The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

Few red flags — 4.4★ guest rating; service 20% negative

5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 4,750 reviews · ~$468/night

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Peace of Mind Score

high confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.4★ guest rating; service 20% negative

Location & access

4.5★ location/transit/airport access; 11 km from the city centre

Trust & class

4,750 reviews, 5-star, 14 amenities

Price fairness

priced above peers of similar quality

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Bar74% positive · 16% negative

Breakfast64% positive · 27% negative

Nature80% positive · 11% negative

Property76% positive · 16% negative

Service74% positive · 21% negative

Dining77% positive · 14% negative

BarRestaurant

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiParking ($)Outdoor poolHot tubAir conditioningFitness centerSpaBeach accessFull‑service laundryAccessibleKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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Typically ~$468/night. Check your dates for a live rate.

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