Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Honolulu, Oahu

Virgin rating

Ocean View Rainbow Tower Room
Rainbow Tower Ocean View Double Room
Ocean Front Rainbow Tower Room
Tropics
Ali'i Tower Partial Ocean View Room
Resort View King Room
Ocean View Rainbow Tower Room
Rainbow Tower Ocean View Double Room
Ocean Front Rainbow Tower Room
Tropics
Ali'i Tower Partial Ocean View Room
Resort View King Room

The hotel

Picture a white sand beach surrounded by acres of tropical grounds, with water sports galore and five different pools to cool off in. This is the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Amble over to the huge beachfront Super Pool or if you have kids in tow perhaps the family activity pool will tempt you. With more than 18 restaurants, cafés and bars, you can dine somewhere different every night too. And we recommend finding a good spot to watch the weekly Friday night fireworks show on the beach, you'll get some great snaps for the holiday album!

Amenities

  • Sailing
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located on 22 acres on the widest stretch of Waikiki Beach surrounded by tropical gardens. 13 mins walk to downtown Honolulu.

Hotel information

2,860 rooms on up to 35 floors across 5 towers with 29 lifts. The Ali'i Tower rooms feature private check-in and exclusive benefits, The Rainbow Tower is located right on the Honolulu coastline, and the Tapa Collection are recently renovated rooms. All rooms feature air-conditioning, 55-inch HDTV, complimentary WiFi access, telephone, safe, coffee maker, mini fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and bathroom amenities. Most rooms have balconies.

Resort View Rooms are located across the Diamond Head Tower, Tapa Tower, or Kalia Tower and have views of the resort, gardens, or city. Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Tapa Collection (recently renovated guest rooms located in Tapa Tower)

Resort View, Coastal View and Ocean View rooms, all with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Rainbow Tower

Rainbow Tower Marina/Ocean View rooms have views of the Pacific Ocean and coastline, with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Rainbow Tower Ocean Front rooms are located on floors 14 and below, with views of the Pacific Ocean and coastline, and 1 king bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

The Ali'i (featuring a private check-in lobby and exclusive benefits)

Ali'i Resort View rooms have views of the resort and gardens, with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Ali'i Coastal View rooms have partial views of the Pacific Ocean and Waikiki Beach, with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Ali'i Ocean View rooms have views of the Pacific Ocean and Waikiki Beach, with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Ali'i Ocean Front rooms enjoy views straight out towards the Pacific Ocean and Waikiki Beach, with 1 king bed sleeping maximum 2 adults.

19 restaurants and bars including: Aoki Teppanyaki (open for dinner), Tapa Bar (serving casual food and drinks, with live music every evening), Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood (Hawaiian fusion restaurant), Bali Oceanfront (oceanfront dining, open for breakfast and dinner), CJ's New York Style Deli (open for all day dining), Hau Tree Bar (located poolside, for drinks throughout the day and food from 10:30am-5:00pm), Fresco Italian (open for breakfast and dinner daily), Tropics Bar & Grill (authentic Hawaiian beach cuisine, open for all day dining and drinks), Round Table Pizza (family-friendly sports bar), Lagoon Grill (serving burgers, sandwiches, and drinks poolside), Wiki Wiki Market (grab and go items available throughout the day), Hatsuhana (Japanese restaurant with sushi menu), ABC Stores (grab and go deli), Lappert's Hawaii (gourmet ice cream, shakes, and baked goods), Aloha Bowls & Tea (open daily serving fresh bowls and drinks), and Starbucks.

Nightly entertainment including the Waikiki Starlight Luau, live music and outdoor movie nights. Daily activity schedule for all ages, including Lei making, movie nights, games, and Hawaiian hula lessons. Fireworks show every Friday night. 

5 swimming pools including an adults-only pool, kids' pool, and paradise pool with water slides. Saltwater lagoon for water activities*, snorkelling*, and surfing lessons*. Fitness centre. Mandara Spa & Salon*.

Complimentary WiFi access (included in resort fee). Range of shops. Self-parking $68, valet parking $78, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change). Concierge. Room service*.

Resort fee from $50 plus tax, per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - WIFI in room and across resort - outdoor fitness classes - Movie night - Cultural activities - local, toll-free, and credit card calls - Unlimited DVD movie rentals - 20% off Adventure Sail and elite beach package - 10% off beach activities and services - 2-day rental car discount or upgrade - Waikiki Aquarium offer (free junior admission for every adult admission purchase). Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

4 nights at all times.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Massive complex, busy but superb staff

Dec 4, 2023 ski_bum_wannab Portsmouth, New Hampshire

We stayed at HHV for 6 nights during a conference at the convention center. We chose the Ali'i Tower which is a private tower w/ their own gym/pool and supposed to be more luxurious. The tower also has their own separate front desk for check in which is very convenient as the line on the main front desk can get bananas during peak times. The… Read more
We stayed at HHV for 6 nights during a conference at the convention center. We chose the Ali'i Tower which is a private tower w/ their own gym/pool and supposed to be more luxurious. The tower also has their own separate front desk for check in which is very convenient as the line on the main front desk can get bananas during peak times. The hotel complex is massive so no matter the day of the week the pool/beach/grounds/restaurants are VERY busy. Starbucks line can take avg of 20-25min The room had 2 double beds and ocean view. It was comfortable but I think Hilton could do better and consider doing some room upgrades. For a 4 star hotel I would like to have a bit more modern room. Staff was superb. No issues. Helpful and friendly. We never went to the gym The private pool was packed so we only went to the beach. We could hear music from one of the outdoor bars until about 10:30pm. It was convenient for us given it was a conference HQ but we would have stayed in other smaller hotel less crowded if we return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great resort with a good location.

Dec 4, 2023 duffer47 Casa Grande, Arizona

Showing some age but this is a huge compound with everything you would need on the grounds. Believe it’s over 3800 rooms. We were on 12 th floor with beautiful ocean view. Room was very nice and beds were great. Bathroom was small and didn’t always get hot water for shower.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worst Elevator System Ever - Technology Fail!

Dec 2, 2023 collinslaura San Jose, California

The Hilton Hawaiian Village Rainbow Tower was my go to hotel, but sadly I will never stay here again. They have the worst Elevator System ever! There is no manual control, no buttons inside, you have to select your floor before you get on the elevator. And then only one elevator runs until it is completely overcrowded and overweight, they pack you… Read more
The Hilton Hawaiian Village Rainbow Tower was my go to hotel, but sadly I will never stay here again. They have the worst Elevator System ever! There is no manual control, no buttons inside, you have to select your floor before you get on the elevator. And then only one elevator runs until it is completely overcrowded and overweight, they pack you in like sardines with absolutely no option to take a less crowded elevator. They are so poorly lit too, we all felt so unsafe in these overcrowded elevators! This is a huge technology fail that is turning people off from staying here. No social distancing is allowed here so good luck in staying well on your vacation at the Hilton Rainbow Tower. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fine hotel, less than fine experience

Dec 1, 2023 travelgolfhead

Room itself was good. Dated and worn like scuffs on walls and furniture. View was fantastic though - ocean view in rainbow tower is highly recommended. No water for the coffee maker and using tap water tasted kind of fishy. Not sure if it was due to the tap or the coffee itself (or both). Ate breakfast at both Bali and Tropics on site. Food… Read more
Room itself was good. Dated and worn like scuffs on walls and furniture. View was fantastic though - ocean view in rainbow tower is highly recommended. No water for the coffee maker and using tap water tasted kind of fishy. Not sure if it was due to the tap or the coffee itself (or both). Ate breakfast at both Bali and Tropics on site. Food was good and servers were very friendly and helpful. Bali is more “traditional” breakfast menu and Tropics had more options like açaí bowls. Elevator lobby in the rainbow tower was always crowded and the one time it wasn’t, a tour guide wearing a 3rd party name tag (as in not a Hilton employee) used her clipboard to box out my 6 year old so she could get on the elevator first, and nearly hit him in the face. I get that she doesn’t work there but it’s definitely not a good look for the hotel and it certainly impacts this review of the hotel/stay. Finally, we forgot said 6 year old’s electric toothbrush in the room and somehow they aren’t able to find it. Seems like very little effort went into looking for it considering the lightning-fast response we received stating “we don’t have it”. Overall the hotel is fine. We probably won’t return to this one next time as there are dozens of options within walking distance along the beach where I feel like the overall experience would feel more worth the price paid. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This is NOT a Hawaiian vacation

Nov 29, 2023 kelsey221 Los Angeles, California

Honestly the hotel looks amazing in pictures with a lot to do, but we happened to go during a rainy season and it was terrible. I don’t mind the rain at all, but the problem is NONE of the pools are heated and we’re all FREEZING cold. And because of the rain most of the restaurants were closed! Anytime you ask a question, you get vague responses… Read more
Honestly the hotel looks amazing in pictures with a lot to do, but we happened to go during a rainy season and it was terrible. I don’t mind the rain at all, but the problem is NONE of the pools are heated and we’re all FREEZING cold. And because of the rain most of the restaurants were closed! Anytime you ask a question, you get vague responses or pointed in a different direction. And PARKING is outrageously priced!!! $70 a night…. Talk about a scam. We barely got to experience anything. Absolutely terrible. If you’re looking for a nice warm Hawaiian vacation, this isn’t the place. Would not recommend. Read less