'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, hotel in Honolulu, United States
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is a hotel and resort on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, Honolulu, positioned directly across from Kuhio Beach. Rooms are decorated in white and soft beige tones, many with ocean-facing balconies, and the ground floor holds a large saltwater aquarium with native reef fish alongside two outdoor pools.
The building opened in the late 1980s and was fully renovated in the 2010s, with interiors and facilities rebuilt from the ground up. Waikiki itself shifted over centuries from a traditional Hawaiian fishing area into one of the most visited beach districts in the Pacific.
The resort takes its name from Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaii, and displays a traditional Hawaiian feathered cloak in the lobby. These cloaks, called ahu'ula, were worn only by chiefs and royalty, making the display a rare reminder of the old Hawaiian social order.
The hotel sits near the far end of Waikiki's main shopping strip, making the beach easy to reach on foot from the front entrance. A room key gives two guests complimentary access to the Honolulu Museum of Art, which is a short walk away.
The hotel runs a program that plants native trees across the Hawaiian islands, and guests can join tree-planting events or contribute a small fee during their stay. Each tree receives a tracking chip, so visitors can follow its growth long after they have left the island.
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