The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Oahu · United States
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Character and identity
Set one block back from Kalakaua Avenue on the western edge of Waikiki, this 552-residence dual-tower property functions less like a conventional resort and more like a high-rise private community. The eighth-floor open-air lobby opens to Pacific views, a leather-wrapped front desk, and two of Waikiki's highest infinity pools. Rooms start at 500 square feet and all come with kitchens or kitchenettes, laundry, and balconies. Sushi Sho, the only US outpost of Keiji Nakazawa's Tokyo omakase, anchors the dining; new Solera handles Hawaiian-inflected dinners above the adults' pool. The four-room spa leans into lomi lomi and Hawaiian botanicals. Service carries the brand's polished register, threaded with cultural touches like a nightly Hawaiian chant.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-minded travellers who want Waikiki access without Waikiki's crowds, plus longer-stay guests and multigenerational groups who value a real kitchen, laundry, and apartment-scale living. Sushi obsessives, spa-goers, and shoppers heading to Luxury Row or Ala Moana will be especially well placed.
Should look elsewhere:
Families chasing a classic beach-resort day with kids' club, dedicated beach service, and toes-in-sand convenience. The hotel sits a five-minute walk from the water, has no formal beach setup, and no children's programming. Anyone wanting a single coherent room product should note that layouts and finishes vary widely between residences.
Bottom line
The defining trade is location and format: you swap beachfront immediacy for a quieter, residential-style stay with full kitchens, two infinity pools, and Sushi Sho downstairs. Book it if you're staying four nights or more, travelling as a couple or small group, and plan to explore Honolulu beyond the sand. Call ahead to pin down a specific bathroom and kitchen configuration, and aim for a Friday at Solera for the fireworks.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Babysitting services
- Bar
- Gym
- House car
- Meeting rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Wi-Fi
