Halekulani: The Grande Dame of Waikiki

Halekulani is the grande dame of Waikiki, an oceanfront hotel on Kalia Road whose name means 'house befitting heaven,' set directly on the beach with Diamond Head filling the view. Serene, gracious and quietly glamorous, its orchid-mosaic pool and white-on-white rooms have made it the benchmark of Hawaiian luxury for a century.

The dining is a Honolulu institution. La Mer is Hawai‘i's longest-running AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star restaurant, serving oceanfront French cuisine under chef Alexandre Trancher; Orchids brings coastal Mediterranean flavors; the beloved House Without A Key pairs hula and live music with island cuisine; and Lewers Lounge, L'Aperitif, Earl's and afternoon tea on the Veranda complete the offering.

For an iconic Waikiki beach stay, Halekulani is a benchmark.

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