Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Outstanding all-suite hotel with views of the ocean. The staff were helpful and very friendly. Our room was large and very comfortable. There are two restaurants, one for breakfast and one for lunch and dinner. Both are outdoors with exceptional food. The only downside was the pool. OK for a quick dip and sunbathing, too small for a swim. But the beach is only a five-minute walk and beach towels are provided. The hotel is just one block from the Beach Walk with many shops and dining options. An ABC store is right around the corner with groceries and a deli. I would definitely stay here again.

Really enjoyed our four night stay in this modern, elegant hotel. We had a comfortable room with a large balcony overlooking the sea. The breakfasts were great and we ate one night in the restaurant which has beautiful food and a nice ambiance. Our door wouldn’t open one night. So they took us into reception and offered us a glass of wine while they fixed it. One minor criticism would be that the pool is small and not good for swimming particularly if there are kids playing but overall a great stay.

Absolutely the most outstanding stay in Hawaii. Ka La’i has extraordinary customer focus and superb services. Tiara, a server in The wonderful restaurant with beautiful nighttime views and who also worked in the cafe was top notch, knowledgeable and caring! Gabriel, a host, also went above and beyond as did Sally. Aaron, a bellman, provided terrific help. The entire front desk knew our names and room number. Hiroshi was outstanding as well. The view from our room was extraordinary and the room was beautifully equipped. I have stayed at many hotels — Ka La’i is now at the very top of my list. Thank you for a memorable time in Honolulu at a perfect location as well.

We travelled over Christmas 2024 for 6 nights. I'd unfortunately experienced a leg fracture a couple months ago, well after we booked our hotel, and I'm still on crutches. An accessible room would have been the smart choice of course, but we made our reservation well before I broke my leg and I (incorrectly) thought I'd be more mobile by the time our trip rolled around. This will be important in a minute. Our room was amazing. A king room, with partial ocean view. Loved the double vanity, the soaking tub, and the gorgeous view. The only small bummer was that this particular room, which is the "end unit" of the hallway, faces straight out to the beach and these types of rooms don't have balconies. Usually this would be totally fine with me, but because I was on crutches, it's not like I was going to be able to go frolic at the beach. We inquired about any rooms in the same class that had balconies, but of course since it was high season there was nothing readily available. We were absolutely FINE with that, and we carried on with our holiday. Fast forward three days later, and we were called by reception to let us know that an ocean view room with a balcony had opened up and we were welcome to change rooms. This was actually a deluxe room (larger bathroom and larger living room area) but they knew it would be more suitable for us not just because of the balcony but because there was a walk-in shower that could accommodate a shower chair. The shower chair was set up by the time we moved our bags over. (They offered to move our bags of course, but we managed just fine.) We were just blown away by the accommodations made for us, and the care and attention the staff showed to us. We would especially like to shout-out the Reception staff, the concierge desk for helping with drop-off and return of a rental wheelchair, and the staff at the bell desk for being super attentive. Mahalo nui loa!

If I could give this hotel 6 stars, I would. Staying here was just a fantastic experience all around. The hotel is so elegant, yet modern and relaxed. They are planning renovations in the new year, although I don't see any need for them. Everything was in superb condition. The location one block from the beach is terrific; it's just a 5 minute walk down to the water. Some reviewers have criticized the pool deck at The Ka L'ai; I found it to be a wonderful place to enjoy a sunny day. The views of the water from there are excellent, there are lots of shady places, the hot tub is great, and the pool itself is quite nice. I guess it could be just a bit bigger, but that is quibbling. Breakfast daily was the buffet and it was delicious, fresh, and offered many American and Japanese choices. The fresh fruit was especially plentiful and scrumptious. I had 2 deluxe king, ocean view rooms, one for my partner and me and one for my parents. These were basically large junior suites with a full living area, a balcony with table and chairs, a surprisingly well-equipped kitchenette, and a huge bathroom with a tub and separate shower. Everything was spotless and the bed was quite comfortable. The maids even did the dishes for us! The staff here are exceptionally professional, helpful, and courteous. Truly top-notch. I was traveling with my elderly parents, one of whom has mobility issues. The Ka L'ai staff were very kind and helpful to my mother. As my parents were flying home to a different city on the mainland than we were, I was concerned about departing the hotel before they did; Alex at the front desk did all he could to allay my concerns. He was a standout, even among his stellar colleagues.