Alohilani Resort
One of my favorite lobbies in all of Waikiki is at the Alohilani Resort!
With it’s grand fish tank, wide open seating, white chairs, simple coral decor, and mellow atmosphere, sometimes filled with live music and the smell of coffee, this is a spot I have often retreated to in Waikiki.
I love hotels and haven’t stayed at this resort for several years so decided to take advantage of their recent Kama`aina rate of about $205 which included parking and my favorite thing…guaranteed early check in (11am) and late check out (3pm)! For someone craving a full 24 hour staycation, this means everything!
I took the kids for the first half of the 24 hours for some play time and the second half of my 24 hours, was work time. And here’s what I loved:
Opposite of the relaxing lobby, is the party vibe by the pool. If you love live DJ’s, bumping music, light art shows on the side of the building, cafe lights, smiling servers, and lots of laughs and noise, this pool is lit! The kids liked the infinity edge, but more so, loved the long stairs that spanned the length of the pool as a shallow area to practice safely swimming. And the food poolside is ono! Their garlic fries was winner, winner!
The rooms are simple and nice and the bed is high.
But what I love is how convenient this resort is to head out and get food. But right on property is some really, really good pasta. Freshly made hand cut pasta truck that honestly, deserves it’s own food blog post coming soon!
A restaurant was also recently opened in the resort called ___ which had a breakfast buffet that satisfied my palate to get a little of everything I was craving! It is clean and new and overlooks the lobby fish tank as well!
If you love playing tennis, this resort also has a tennis court, a very nice gym, work out room, and Spa Uilani in house!
If that Kama`aina rate is still being offered, I’d take advantage of the very reasonable rate for a quick getaway!
erin’s tip
Go for the luxurious and calming lobby, or the fun party vibe at the pool with cabanas. You can get some work time and play time done all in one place!