Inside Hawaiʻi’s Newest Luxury Icon: Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels and Resorts Enters a New Era

Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, the brand’s first property in Hawaiʻi, debuts following a thoughtful $100 million reimagining, marking a new chapter for this landmark destination along the Honolulu coastline.

Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach
- Reopened in July 2026 after a $100 million transformation, marking Hilton’s first LXR property in Hawaiʻi.
- Features 238 residential-style studios and suites with kitchens, spa-inspired bathrooms, and lanais overlooking Waikīkī Beach or Fort DeRussy Park.
- Design led by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio with Guerin Glass Architects, blending natural materials (lava stone, teak, marble) and curated Hawaiian artwork.

New Culinary Concepts
- The Kini Room: Signature restaurant with Pacific Rim influences (e.g., Kagoshima A5 Wagyu sushi, lemongrass lamb shank).
- Muse Lounge: Cocktail bar with Hawaiian-inspired drinks like Ilikea’s Maitai and Ka Laʻi Old Fashioned.
- Bloom Cafe & Restaurant: Breakfast venue featuring local specialties (Guava Cream Cheese Waffles, Mochi Pancakes, poke bowls).

Wellness & Experiences
- Refreshed Spa Ka Laʻi with treatments rooted in Hawaiian wellness traditions.
- Infinity pool overlooking Waikīkī’s palm-fringed beaches.
- Art installations, including Suzanne Wang’s Kūkulu Ola, celebrating elemental Hawaiian forces.

Opening Offer
- Limited-time “Discover Luxury” package includes a $1,000 resort credit.

Location
223 Saratoga Road, Honolulu — perched above Fort DeRussy Park with sweeping views of Waikīkī Beach and Diamond Head.

This property represents Hilton’s push to redefine luxury in Hawaiʻi, weaving authentic cultural elements with modern sophistication.