The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Residential luxury. Feels more like a very well-staffed private apartment than a hotel. Sleek, contemporary interiors. Calm energy. No resort-lobby chaos.
Sushi Sho has 16 seats and is booked via Tock — reserve weeks or months in advance, not the night before
Why It Matters
Voted #1 Hotel in Hawaii in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards 2025. Oahu's first Ritz-Carlton, and the island's largest collection of luxury suites (246 of them). Home to Sushi Sho — a 16-seat omakase counter led by the legendary Keiji Nakazawa, one of the most coveted sushi reservations in all of Hawaii. Also the first hotel in Hawaii with under-sink water purification in every room. No resort fee.
Two towers planted at the quieter gateway end of Waikiki — the lobby, pools, and restaurants all sit on the 8th floor, which means no sidewalk foot traffic, no crowded hotel bars spilling onto the street, and a calm that's genuinely rare for this neighborhood. All 552 units are individually owned residences, so even the most basic king room comes with a full kitchen or kitchenette, washer/dryer, and real living space. The beach is a 5-10 minute walk, which some guests consider a downside and others treat as a feature.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
1-Bedroom Ocean View Suite
Separate bedroom with king bed, living room with pull-out sofa, private lanai for indoor/outdoor living. Limestone bathroom with soaking tub. Full gourmet kitchen. Available in Grand Level (floors 23-32) and standard configurations.
King2-Bedroom Ocean View Suite
Available in Deluxe, Grand, and Premier Ocean View configurations. Full kitchen with dishwasher, separate dining area, living room with pull-out sofa, dual vanities in bathroom. Expansive balcony. Good option for families or two couples traveling together.
King + King3-Bedroom Sky Signature Ocean View Suite
Upper-floor suite with three bedrooms, each with a king bed, full kitchen, and expansive Pacific Ocean views. Part of the Sky Suite Collection — designed for multi-family or large group stays at the very top of the tower.
3 King Beds4-Bedroom Sky Residential Suite
The top of the house. A two-story duplex with floor-to-ceiling windows, wine fridge, wet bar, private den, dining table for 10, and five bathrooms. Four king bedrooms. This is the property's most extraordinary accommodation and genuinely functions as a private residence.
4 King Beds
Diamond Head Studio
Spacious studio in the Diamond Head Tower with sweeping views of Waikiki and the Pacific. Two double beds plus a full-size pull-out sofa bed. Miele four-burner cooktop, convection oven, dishwasher, and full-height refrigerator — proper kitchen, not a kitchenette. Located on floors 10-25.
2 Double Beds · 69 sqmGrand Ocean View Room
Spacious studio in the Ewa Tower with views of Waikiki, the Ko'olau Mountains, and the Pacific. King bed with pull-out sofa in the living area, dining area for 4, kitchenette. Corner location captures both cityscape and ocean.
King · 47 sqmOcean View Room
The entry-level room here is still a residential studio with a kitchenette (two-burner cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker), in-unit washer/dryer, king bed, balcony, and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Pacific. Marble bathroom with deep soaking tub and Washlet toilet. Smart TV, Asprey London toiletries. Not a hotel room in the conventional sense.
KingPremier Ocean View Studio
The most premium studio in the Deluxe category. Located in the Ewa Tower with Waikiki and Pacific Ocean views. Dining area for 4, full kitchenette, oversized bathroom with deep soaker tub, walk-in shower, and Washlet toilet.
King · 59 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
1,100 sq ft infinity pool exclusively for guests 18 and over, located in the Ewa Tower on the 8th floor. Two hot tubs, 22 pool chairs with umbrellas, lounge seating with a fire pit. Seven private cabanas with SMART TVs, refrigerators, and personal safes. Open 6am-10pm, pool service 9am-7pm.
1,600 sq ft heated infinity pool on the 8th floor of the Diamond Head Tower — the highest pool in Waikiki. All ages welcome. Expansive deck with 40 pool chairs and umbrellas, 10 water loungers, sunning platform, pool shower, and a rock slide. Four private cabanas available (SMART TVs, refrigerators). Daily Low Tide ritual at 2pm with locally-made island treats.
Complimentary 90-minute class held every Tuesday. Focuses on restoring clarity, adaptability, and cognitive edge.
The concierge team can arrange: glass bottom boat tours, Waikiki snorkel-and-sail tours, Oahu circle island tours, Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium visits, Koko Crater Trail hikes, private luaus, and golf tee times at nearby courses including Ala Wai and Hawaii Kai.
Daily at 2pm at the resort pool. The hotel delivers locally-made island treats poolside as a signature ritual.
Nightly at 6pm in the Diamond Head Tower lobby. Students of Hawaiian language and hula share stories of Oahu through the art of oli (chant). A quiet, genuinely moving 15-20 minutes that gives some grounding to the trip.
Fully renewed 24/7 fitness center with newly installed equipment. Cardio machines (treadmills, ellipticals, stair climbers, exercise bikes), free weights, strength equipment, weight machines, yoga mats, foam boxes, and exercise balls. Complimentary access for hotel guests.
Private guided excursion to Manoa Valley exploring the legends of Kahalaopuna (Rainbow), Kahaukani (Wind), and Kauakuahine (Rain). A real rainforest hike with genuine Hawaiian storytelling rather than a tourist trail walk.
Explore Oahu in a stylish open-air MOKE electric vehicle. Self-guided culinary adventures or scenic beach drives arranged by the concierge.
Private cabanas available at both pools for half-day or full-day rental. Includes SMART TV, refrigerator, chaise lounges. Adult Pool cabanas also include a personal safe. Non-hotel guests can access the adult pool when booking a Spa & Cabana Day of Wellness package.
The first and only Fifth Avenue Club in Hawaii, located at the resort. By-appointment personal styling, shopping, and luxury fashion services in partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Business center available daily for hotel guests.
In-room Wi-Fi available. Marriott Bonvoy members receive complimentary access when booking direct.
On-site children's recreation room for younger guests.
Unlike most Waikiki luxury hotels, this property does not charge a mandatory resort fee. Confirm at time of booking.
Same-day dry cleaning service available. In-unit washer/dryer in all rooms.
Studios have a kitchenette (cooktop, microwave, fridge, coffee maker). Suites have full gourmet kitchens with Miele appliances, convection oven, dishwasher, and full-height refrigerator. All include cookware and utensils.
Every room and suite has an in-unit washer and dryer — a genuine residential feature that sets this apart from conventional hotel rooms.
First hotel in Hawaii to install under-sink water purification in every guest room and suite. Complimentary aluminum water bottle provided as welcome amenity. Eliminates over 300,000 single-use plastic bottles annually.
More than 3,000 sq ft of indoor meeting space with ocean views.
Pets are welcome. Additional charges may apply.
On-site yoga room and movie theater available for guests.
Electric vehicle charging stations available on-site, subject to availability.
Valet parking available on-site for a fee.
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