The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

The pink palace in the middle of Waikiki Beach

Hours: Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 11:00
Address: 2259 Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815

A pink Spanish-Moorish tower shows up between the palms. Opened in 1927, it is the oldest big name in Waikiki and still holds the middle of the beach. The courtyard gardens have tall palms and fountains, and the ocean-side lounge fills with sunset cocktails. A resort fee of about USD 52 a night comes on top.