View from inside a room at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, looking out through floor-to-ceiling windows at the blue ocean of Waikiki Beach. The balcony is furnished with two chairs and a small round table, while the interior features a round lamp and a table.

Hyatt RegencyHonolulu, United StatesMay 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa Review

Name: Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
Address: 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA, Honolulu, US

By the Globalist Notes coupleStayed, photographed, and reviewed in person

A practical resort for families and couples, highlighted by its prime location across from Waikiki Beach and panoramic ocean views from high-floor rooms.

RomanticFamilyBeach

Key Points from This Stay

Suite UpgradeOne Bedroom Ocean Front Suiteupgrade byGlobalist BenefitResort Fee$55waived byGlobalist Benefit

Lounge Experienceaccess byGlobalist BenefitBreakfast BenefitLounge · Buffetprovided byGlobalist Benefit

ParkingCovered, Valet · $65waived byGlobalist BenefitValet parking fee$80waived byGlobalist Benefit

Outdoor PoolHot Tub / Spa

Service notesAdequate · Fast issue recovery

This Stay at a Glance

Hyatt Regency Waikiki is a large-scale resort boasting exceptional accessibility and views, situated directly across from Waikiki Beach. Comprised of the Diamond Head and Ewa towers, the hotel is well-positioned for those looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant energy of central Waikiki. While the property shows its age in certain areas and can become quite crowded during peak holiday periods—often resulting in long elevator waits—the panoramic views of Waikiki Beach from high-floor rooms more than compensate for these inconveniences. The breakfast service at the Regency Club lounge and the signature Coco Mango amenities add to the overall experience. It remains a practical choice for travelers who want to be steps away from the natural beauty of Waikiki.

Exterior of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii. The hotel entrance and signage are visible under a clear sky, with a guest carrying a blue surfboard walking into the ABC Store located on the ground floor. — A guest carrying a blue surfboard heading into the ABC Store on the ground floor by the hotel entrance. The beach is just across the street, so boards were a common sight, and having an ABC Store in the building made water and snack runs easy.

Exterior view of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii. The two high-rise towers stand side-by-side, featuring balconies on every floor, with the ground-level hotel entrance and street traffic visible under a blue sky. — The twin towers of the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, with balconies on every floor. Right in the middle of Waikiki, both the beach and the shopping streets were an easy walk.

Long escalator leading to the lobby at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. A sign for the check-in counters is visible at the top, and the center of the escalator features a directory of the hotel's restaurants and facilities as guests ride up. — The long escalator up to the lobby level where the check-in counter is. Restaurant and facility names are listed by floor down the middle, so you pick up the layout of the hotel on the way up.

A large mural of tropical plants and a forest on the wall facing the escalator leading to the lobby of Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, with mirrors on both sides creating an illusion of a larger space. A sign with safety warnings is attached at the top of the escalator. — A large mural of a tropical forest faces the escalator up to the lobby, with mirrors on both sides making the space feel wider. Passing it every time I came and went kept the resort mood going.

Room Upgrade Experience

Room on this stayOne Bedroom Ocean Front Suite

If this is your first trip to Hawaii, the Ocean Front Suite is worth considering. As a World of Hyatt Globalist, I was assigned a One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite on the 31st floor, which offered a stunning view of Waikiki Beach. Through the balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows, I could fully enjoy Hawaii's scenery, from the early morning sunrise and surfers paddling out to the rainbows that appeared after the rain. The spacious living room and dining area were perfect for enjoying takeout from nearby food trucks while looking at the ocean, and the separate guest powder room was convenient for shared occupancy. While there was no bathtub, the shower area was generous, and the Na Ho'ola Spa's Coco Mango-scented amenities added to the resort's distinct Hawaiian atmosphere.

View of the blue Waikiki Beach and a vivid, large rainbow stretching across the sky, seen from the window of a One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. — A huge rainbow arched over the Waikiki sea outside the One-Bedroom Ocean Front Suite window. I had not expected a scene like this from inside the room and stayed at the window for a long while.

Sunset view of Waikiki Beach from the balcony of a One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. The scene captures the illuminated hotel buildings against the darkening ocean and the lingering red glow of the horizon. — Waikiki Beach from the balcony at dusk. The darkening sea, the hotels along the shore starting to light up and the last red glow on the horizon all fit in one frame, and I found myself waiting for this hour every evening.

View of Waikiki Beach from a One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, featuring palm trees along the coastline, the road, and the Pacific Ocean at sunset. — Waikiki Beach from the room balcony as the sunset began. The coastal road, the palms and the Pacific beyond all fit in one view, so I could watch the sky change color as the sun went down.

View of the balcony from inside the One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. The balcony is furnished with a small table and two chairs, overlooking the Waikiki Beach horizon and the sunset sky. — The balcony seen from inside, with the Waikiki sea and sunset beyond. Sitting at the small table and chairs out there, watching the sun drop below the horizon, became the end of each day.

Night view of Waikiki Beach from the One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. The balcony offers a clear view of the Honolulu skyline along the coastline and the illuminated hotel buildings contrasting with the dark ocean. — Waikiki Beach at night from the balcony. The lights of Honolulu run along the shoreline against the dark sea, and with only the sound of the waves I stood out there for a long time.

Living room of the One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. The space features a light blue sofa, an ottoman, and a black floor lamp, with access to a private balcony overlooking Waikiki Beach, furnished with outdoor seating. — The One-Bedroom Ocean Front Suite living room with a sky-blue sofa, an ottoman and a black floor lamp. The glass wall opens straight onto the balcony and the Waikiki sea, so I enjoyed the view from the sofa without even stepping out.

Dining area inside the One Bedroom Ocean Front Suite at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. A round glass-top table with four chairs is placed in the center, with a TV and storage unit on the wall and a spherical light fixture on the ceiling. — The dining area of the One-Bedroom Ocean Front Suite, with a glass-topped round table and four chairs. There is a TV and a cabinet on the wall, and this table is where I ate takeout and sorted out plans in the room.

Na Ho'ola Spa pump-bottle body lotion and amenities arranged on the bathroom vanity at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, with a Hyatt Regency-branded box and folded towels placed in front. — Na Ho'ola Spa pump-bottle body lotion and amenities lined up on the bathroom counter, with a Hyatt Regency-logo box and a folded towel in front. The coco mango scent of the lotion was a small reminder of Hawaii every time I used it.

Lounge Experience

AvailableAll-day snacksLight bites, FruitNo complimentary alcoholHappy hourLight bites, Hot dishes, Desserts, Fruit, PastriesChildren allowed

The Regency Club lounge, accessed via Globalist benefits, was well-suited for relaxing or planning the next day's itinerary after time at Waikiki Beach, thanks to its calm lighting and comfortable seating. Breakfast, light refreshments during the day, and cakes and desserts in the evening were provided. Note that there is a policy requiring food to be consumed only inside the lounge.

No alcoholic beverages are provided during happy hour, but it was a pleasant environment to relax in the cool indoors after outdoor activities.

Interior view of the lounge at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, featuring light wood flooring, square tables, and chairs. The walls are decorated with blue sofas, mirrors, and potted plants. Large floor-to-ceiling windows are on the right, with recessed lighting and chandeliers on the ceiling. — The lounge, with square tables spaced generously across a light wood floor. With its soft lighting it was a good place to sit quietly after the beach and plan the next day.

Apples and bananas in wooden bowls inside the Aloha Club Lounge at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, with a sign on the wall stating that food cannot be taken out. — Apples and bananas in a wooden bowl at the Aloha Club lounge, with a sign on the wall saying food may not be taken out. Good to know in advance that fruit is for eating inside the lounge only.

Entrance to the Regency Club lounge at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. The Regency Club sign is mounted above the frosted glass automatic doors, with an information stand in front and a wooden desk to the right. — The frosted-glass automatic doors under the REGENCY CLUB sign, with an information stand and a wooden desk in front. I got in as a Globalist, and after a room-key check at the door I could head inside where breakfast and snacks were laid out.

Breakfast Experience

The lounge breakfast is a buffet featuring popular items such as egg dishes, fruit, salads, bakery items, and cereals. The bakery section was particularly well-prepared, with daily baked muffins, croissants, coconut danishes, and blueberry cream cheese scones. Warm rice, soup, and oatmeal are also available, making it suitable for guests who prefer Asian-style meals or families traveling with children.

Roast beef, cubed cheese, brie, pickles and mustard with serving tongs on the marble breakfast buffet table. They go well with the bread, and I had some every single morning.

The three-tier tray at the breakfast buffet: muffins on top, croissants and coconut danishes in the middle, blueberry cream cheese scones below. It was restocked every morning, and the blueberry scones were the ones I kept reaching for.

A large Rice Master rice cooker on the breakfast room's marble table, with black soup bowls lined in red stacked beside it. Hot rice and soup were available, which was welcome on mornings when I wanted something closer to a Korean breakfast.

A black warming pot with a stainless ladle and a small 'OATMEAL' sign at the breakfast buffet. You can scoop as much hot oatmeal as you like, and I picked it often on mornings when I wanted something light.

Pools & Facilities Experience

Outdoor poolHot tub / spaWashing machineDryerMicrowave

The outdoor pool faces Waikiki Beach. Since most guests prefer the beach, the pool is relatively quiet and is a good option when you want to enjoy the seaside atmosphere while avoiding salt water.

Unlike typical Regency properties, this hotel features a laundry room with washers and dryers available for guest use, which is a practical amenity given its proximity to the beach.

There is a shared microwave on the same floor as the laundry room, which was convenient for heating up simple meals.

FloWater water refill stations are installed throughout the resort, making it convenient to fill personal tumblers with drinking water. Additionally, a large mural depicting Hawaii's nature on the wall by the escalator leading to the lobby adds to the resort's atmosphere.

Outdoor pool view at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii. Bright blue sun loungers are arranged around the pool lined with palm trees under a clear sky, with guests swimming and relaxing. — Guests swimming and sunbathing at the outdoor pool lined with palm trees. A sliver of ocean shows beyond the bright blue sunbeds, so the Waikiki mood was there without even going down to the beach.

Outdoor pool view at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, featuring blue sun loungers lined up beside the pool with the hotel's high-rise guest room towers in the background. — The guest tower rises behind the pool and its rows of blue sunbeds. It is an urban pool hemmed in by tall buildings, but plenty good for a quick midday dip.

Outdoor pool view at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, featuring a tiled pool, rows of shaded cabanas, and a backdrop of palm trees and Waikiki Beach. — Shaded cabanas line the far side of the tiled pool, with palms and Waikiki Beach beyond. Standing at the pool's edge, I liked how the ocean showed between the cabanas.

Guests participating in a yoga class on yoga mats on the outdoor terrace at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, with a beige pergola overhead and views of palm trees and Waikiki Beach in the background. — A yoga class under way on the outdoor terrace beneath a beige pergola, mats spread out. Stretching in the morning with the sea breeze, palms and Waikiki Beach right in front.

Two stainless steel FloWater refill stations placed side-by-side at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. They are set on black floor mats, with digital displays and dispensing areas visible at the top. — Two stainless steel FloWater refill stations side by side on a black mat. They are placed around the resort, so filling my own tumbler was easy and I bought far less bottled water.

Two 24-hour pool towel rental and return kiosks side-by-side at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. The kiosk on the left is stocked with towels, while the one on the right features a return slot and usage instructions. — Two self-service pool towel kiosks that run 24 hours. The left one is stocked with towels and the right has a return slot and instructions, so I could borrow and return towels anytime without finding staff.

Service Impressions

Service notesAdequateWhat stood out about serviceFast issue recovery

The hotel has a lively atmosphere, thanks to its location right in front of Waikiki Beach. However, during peak periods like graduation season or Memorial Day, the hotel can get crowded, leading to longer elevator wait times, and the facility shows some signs of age throughout.

Resort Fee & Parking Check

Parking typeCovered parking, Valet parkingParking fee$65Valet parking fee$80Resort fee$55Other fees

I used valet parking for free as a Globalist benefit on an award stay. Given the hotel's layout, it operates primarily on valet rather than self-parking; it is best to request your vehicle in advance, as wait times for retrieval can be long during meal times or check-in/out hours.

Other fees: I had the resort fee waived as a Globalist benefit.

Before You Book

Hyatt Regency Waikiki is divided into two towers: the Diamond Head Tower and the Ewa Tower. High-floor rooms in the Diamond Head Tower are a strong choice for direct, front-facing oceanfront views of Waikiki Beach, while the Ewa Tower is known for its western sunset views. I recommend requesting a high-floor room in the Diamond Head Tower if possible.

Location & Getting Around

2424 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

Waikiki

Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

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Waikiki Beach is Hawaii's most iconic beach. Hyatt Regency Waikiki sits right behind the stage for the free hula show on Waikiki Beach, so you just cross the two-lane road in front of the hotel and you're on the sand. You can enjoy the ocean anytime, from a morning walk to sunset.