"Excellent Stay in Waikiki – Worth the Money!
We had a fantastic seven-night stay at Halepuna by Halekulani. The hotel genuinely feels luxurious, with beautiful, spacious and spotless communal areas, excellent amenities and a lovely pool with jacuzzi.
The staff were always friendly and helpful, particularly at reception, the pool and bell desk. Housekeeping was efficient, and the lifts were excellent, with virtually no waiting.
Our room on the 21st floor had a beautiful mountain view. It wasn't particularly large but had plenty of storage. The bathroom was on the smaller side, although the large bathtub was a nice touch. We occasionally heard music and noise from neighbouring hotels at night.
There were plenty of thoughtful extras, including complimentary beach bags with towels, refillable water bottles and water stations. The laundry room was also very convenient ($5 per wash and $5 per drying cycle, plus $2.50 for detergent). The hotel has a large car park with self-parking and valet options, and there's a lovely coffee and pastry shop right next door.
The only minor downsides were the extremely cold lobby and the limited toiletries, with additional items available only upon request.
Overall, we were very happy with our stay. Although it's on the pricey side, I genuinely think it was worth the money. A beautiful hotel with excellent facilities and wonderful staff. I would happily return!"