Halekulani

General Information

What to expect: Two feather-helmeted, granite sculptures guard the entryway to a central courtyard with comfortable wicker chairs and splashing waterfall. Upon arrival, guests are escorted to their rooms for private registration and introduction to the hotel's amenities. Celebrating couples, vacationers, and business travelers enjoy the calm, almost-residential atmosphere of this five-acre oceanfront resort that dates from 1917.

Amenity highlights: The bottom of the heated oceanside pool is covered with an orchid mosaic composed of about a million glass tiles, and surrounded by a terrazzo deck; attendants supply cold towels, cooling spritzers, and CD players with headsets. In the spa, treatments focus on South Pacific healing methods and are offered in suites opening onto private courtyard patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Insider tip: In front of the resort, a freshwater channel passes through the reefs into the ocean. Guides can lead guests to spots in the ocean where the cold mountain water can be felt, places considered by ancient Hawaiians to have healing properties.

Awards and Affiliations

The hotel received the Condé Nast Gold List award in 2005 and the Travel + Leisure 500 award in 2004 and 2005 and is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Property Amenities

Set on five oceanfront acres on the Honolulu end of Waikiki Beach and within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and entertainment, this tranquil, 455-room resort has a 3,772-square-foot oval pool overlooking the beach; surrounded by a terrazzo deck, the pool has a signature orchid design on its floor, comprising 1.125 million glass mosaic tiles. The resort’s spa offers treatments with a South Pacific emphasis: guests can try traditional Thai, Hawaiian, and Polynesian massage, and the body wraps, facials, and nail and hair care incorporate ingredients such as orchid, papaya, pineapple, and coconut. The spa’s seven private suites include two tandem treatment rooms. A fitness center contains programmable treadmills, recumbent exercise bikes, cross-trainer, multi-station gym, and leg press; fitness consultants offer training sessions and regularly scheduled exercise classes. Guests also receive complimentary tickets to three museums, Iolani Palace, and the Honolulu Symphony. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel, including the business center, which also has computers, photocopiers, and fax machines; secretarial services can be arranged. The resort offers catering and banquet services, and meeting spaces include two terraces and a ballroom.

Valet parking:
$18 per 24-hour period in a secure garage across the street from the hotel; gratuities are discretionary.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification.
Self parking:
$18 per 24-hour period in a secure garage across the street from the hotel.
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification.

Swimming pool - outdoor

Full-service health spa

Concierge desk

Fitness equipment

Restaurant(s) in hotel

Bar/lounge

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Room service (24 hours)

Self parking

Limo or Town Car service available

Parking (secure)

Parking (surcharge)

Parking (valet)

Conference room(s)

Event catering

Ballroom(s)

Banquet facilities

Business center

Exhibit space

Internet access in public areas - complimentary

Internet access - wireless

Audio-visual equipment

Secretarial services

Business services

Computer rental

Number of rooms: 455

Express check- in

Multilingual staff

Porter/bellhop

Express check-out

Doorman/doorwoman

Security guard

24-hour front desk

Number of floors: 15 to 17

Currency exchange

Hair salon

Shopping on site

Medical assistance available

Beauty services

Dry cleaning service

Laundry facilities

Patio

Coffee in lobby

Shoe shine

Elevator/lift

Wedding services

Rooms

Located in four terraced towers grouped around courtyards, the 455 rooms in this resort open onto furnished lanais with views. Guests register in the privacy of their rooms and are welcomed with signature chocolates and fruit. Guestrooms have duvet and pillow covers with Menac designs from France, 300-thread Egyptian-cotton bed linens, and white-on-white decor. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, soaking tubs and marble vanities, 27-inch flat-screen TVs, DVD/CD players, and in-room safes. Complimentary toiletries include sunscreen and mineral salts. A $40-a-day charge is applied to each rollaway bed used (fee subject to change without notice).

Internet access - wireless	Premium TV channel(s)
Cable/satellite TV	Pay movies
DVD player	CD player
Hypo-allergenic bedding available	Premium bedding
Separate sitting area	Balcony
Lanai	Complimentary newspaper
Air conditioning	Blackout drapes
Climate control	Voice mail
Internet access - complimentary	Free local calls
Refrigerator	Remote lighting/drapery control
Bottled water in room (complimentary)	Wake-up calls
Housekeeping (daily)	Turndown service
Designer toiletries	Bathroom telephone
Bathrobes	Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination	Bathroom scale
Makeup mirror	Massage - available in room
Sewing kit	Slippers
Extra towels/bedding in room	Handheld shower
Child care (in room, surcharge)	Electronic check-out
Electronic/magnetic keys	Television
In-room safe	Window opens
Iron/ironing board (on request)	Welcome amenities
Desk	Clock radio
Rollaway beds	Cribs (infant beds) available

Garden/Courtyard View

One king or two twin beds. Duvet and pillow covers with Menac (French) design, 300-thread count Egyptian-cotton bed linens. Private furnished lanai with garden or courtyard view. Ewa Tower. 519 square feet. White-on-white island decor, cherry-wood furnishings, local art. Marble vanity, separate glass-enclosed shower, deep soaking tub, cotton-weave bathrobes. Complimentary wireless Internet access, remote control system for lights, temperature, and services. Standard and cordless phones, five-disk DVD/CD player, 27-inch flat-screen TV. Refrigerator, in-room safe, welcome amenities.

Partial Ocean View

One king or two twin beds. Duvet and pillow covers with Menac (French) design, 300-thread count Egyptian-cotton bed linens. Private furnished lanai with angled ocean view. Ewa and Makai Towers. 519 square feet. White-on-white island decor, cherry-wood furnishings, local art. Marble vanity, separate glass-enclosed shower, deep soaking tub, cotton-weave bathrobes. Complimentary wireless Internet access, remote control system for lights, temperature, and services. Standard and cordless phones, five-disk DVD/CD player, 27-inch flat-screen TV. Refrigerator, in-room safe, welcome amenities.

Ocean View

One king or two twin beds. Duvet and pillow covers with Menac (French) design, 300-thread count Egyptian-cotton bed linens. Private furnished lanai with ocean view. Ewa, Makai, and Diamond Head Towers. 519 square feet. White-on-white island decor, cherry-wood furnishings, local art. Marble vanity, separate glass-enclosed shower, deep soaking tub, cotton-weave bathrobes. Complimentary wireless Internet access, remote control system for lights, temperature, and services. Standard and cordless phones, five-disk DVD/CD player, 27-inch flat-screen TV. Refrigerator, in-room safe, welcome amenities.

Diamond Head Ocean Front

One king or two twin beds. Duvet and pillow covers with Menac (French) design, 300-thread count Egyptian-cotton bed linens. Private furnished lanai with oceanfront view of Diamond Head. Ewa and Diamond Head Towers. 519 square feet. White-on-white island decor, cherry-wood furnishings, local art. Marble vanity, separate glass-enclosed shower, deep soaking tub, cotton-weave bathrobes. Complimentary wireless Internet access, remote control system for lights, temperature, and services. Standard and cordless phones, five-disk DVD/CD player, 27-inch flat-screen TV. Refrigerator, in-room safe, welcome amenities.

Pool View Suite

One king bed or two twin beds. Lanai with pool and ocean view. 1,046–1,098 square feet. White-on-white, island decor. Cherry-wood furnishings, and local art. Living room and dining room. Entertainment center. Five-disc DVD/CD player and 27-inch, flat-screen TV. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Remote-control lighting, temperature, and services system. Standard and cordless phone. Wet bar and refrigerator. One and a half bathrooms. Marble vanity, separate, glass-enclosed shower, deep soaking tub, and cotton-weave bathrobes. In-room safe. Welcome amenities.

Dining

La Mer - Neoclassic French cuisine featuring local ingredients; second-floor, romantic atmosphere with teak furnishings, gold-leaf ceilings, and ocean views at sunset. Dinner only; reservations recommended. Long-sleeved collared shirt or jacket required for men. House Without a Key - Indoor-outdoor poolside restaurant in the shade of a century-old kiawe tree. Open for buffet breakfast, lunch, light pupus (appetizers), and dinner. Sunset cocktails, hula, and Hawaiian music. Casual resort attire.

Orchids - Tiered oceanside restaurant with eucalyptus-wood floors and full ocean views; filled with orchids. Contemporary cuisine with emphasis on fresh seafood and local ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations recommended; resort attire required.

Lewers Lounge - Old-fashioned, intimate, club-style lounge with deep-purple decor and live music. Libations, light pupus (appetizers), and desserts. Open from late afternoon to late evening. Resort attire required.

Afternoon Tea at The Veranda - Fine teas, French pastries, afternoon cocktails, and espresso. Open daily. Casual resort attire.

Recreation

The 3,772-square-foot, heated oval pool with surrounding terrazzo deck is a focal point for this resort; cold towels and CD players with headsets are available on request. The spa, whose seven private treatment suites include two tandem rooms, emphasizes South Pacific ingredients and techniques in its treatments, which include massage, facials, body wraps, and hair and nail care. The fitness center has programmable treadmills, recumbent exercise bikes, cross-trainer, multi-station gym, and leg press; fitness consultants offer training sessions and regularly scheduled exercise classes. Various water sports, including snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, boating, and surfing, are readily available. Guests have reduced-fee access to four private golf courses in Oahu, and a public golf course is less than one mile away.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Golf - driving range nearby	Golfing nearby
Snorkeling nearby	Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
Swimming on site	Rowing or canoeing nearby
Sailing nearby	Motor boating nearby
Boat launch nearby	Pilates classes/instruction nearby
Yoga classes/instruction on site	Running track/path nearby
Volleyball nearby	Aerobics on site
Tennis nearby	Bicycle rentals nearby
Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby	Parasailing nearby
Fishing nearby

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Pets not allowed