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PROPERTY PROFILE: 'ALOHILANI RESORT
from HM June 2023
Hawaiian Style
WHEN IT COMES TO THE MOST STYLISH RESORTS ON THE HAWAIIAN ISLAND OF OAHU, ONE OF THE STANDOUTS IS THE ‘ALOHILANI RESORT WAIKIKI BEACH, WHICH FEATURES AN INFINITY POOL, CABANAS, TOP RESTAURANTS AND BARS, SPACIOUS ROOMS, SUITES AND A FANTASTIC CLUB LOUNGE. JAMES WILKINSON REPORTS.
The ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is located across from the golden sands of Hawaii’s most popular seaside attraction and it’s also home to some of the best hospitality in the United States.
The 839-room ‘Alohilani Resort, named in honour of Queen Lili’uokalani, opened in May 2018 after a spectacular, five-year US$125 million reimagination of the former building – and what’s on offer makes it one of the best properties on Oahu.
Headlined by two restaurants by internationally acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, a 17,000-square-foot seascape pool deck, a captivating 280,000-gallon Oceanarium and a rooftop fitness experience, the ‘Alohilani Resort makes for a fantastic stay for both leisure and business travellers alike.
For those that don’t know the property, they are in for a treat, because the resort, also features one of the best executive lounges in all of Hawaii, the Longboard Club, which includes breakfast and evening culinary delights daily alongside local craft beers and a wine ‘cruvinet’ with 16 varietals.
The property impresses with the artworks around the resort and when you arrive, you’ll be welcomed by a custom coral wall sculpture named Makai by famed artist Nina Helms, the signature piece of the reception area that offers a poetic interpretation of the natural coral wonders that lie beneath the ocean’s surface.
After passing by the impressive Oceanarium – expect to pull-up a seat and gaze at the fish with your morning coffee in hand – you’ll head up to your floor to find all guest rooms and suites have private lanais, and offer expansive ocean, Diamond Head and city views.
An airy, guest room experience is inspired by Oahu’s serene landscape and pairs rich natural materials with a soothing palette of whites and taupes peppered with bursts of blues and greens.
The resort also offers stylish one-bedroom suites with elegant living rooms accented with large-scale black and white photography.
Also set to capture your attention is the seascape pool deck, which features cabanas, loungers, a heated saltwater infinity pool and a hot tub. The deck is also home to Swell Bar, which offers food and drinks, including some fantastic happy hour concoctions.
Those that like to stay fit on their holiday will want to check out the Island Club and Spa, a fitness and spa experience that includes a state-of-the-art gym on the third floor with a movement studio for daily classes and Fitness on Demand virtual classes.
Enhancing the recreational offerings are two rooftop full-size clay tennis courts, batting cages and training turf, distinct features for a resort in Waikiki Beach.
There’s also yoga and TRX classes overlooking the ocean and three spa treatment rooms, including a couple’s room for massages, body treatments and facials.
Capping off the ‘Alohilani Resort experience is of course the location, with the sands of Waikiki Beach right across the road and you’re only a short walk away to Diamond Head as well. n
