The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach

Glass walls retract at the eighth-floor infinity pool to open the water and deck to the Pacific horizon and the Fort DeRussy trees below. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach occupies two towers on Kalaimoku Street, a block from the shore in Waikiki. The 1,600 m² family pool in the Diamond Head Tower includes a rock slide, 40 lounge chairs, and ten water loungers; the 1,100 m² adult pool in the Ewa Tower is paired with two hot tubs and reserved for guests eighteen and over. Both pools are the highest in Waikiki. Six private cabanas at each pool hold chaise lounges, televisions, and refrigerators.

Rooms and suites are residential in layout, with kitchenettes or full kitchens, living areas, and in-room laundry. Premium suites span multiple bedrooms. The four-bedroom residence runs over two storeys. Marble tile lines the en-suite bathrooms. Four restaurants operate on site: Sushi Sho seats sixteen for edomae-style omakase courses paired with sake, Solera serves Hawaii regional cuisine with Japanese technique, Quiora offers Mediterranean dishes on an open-air terrace, and Dean & DeLuca supplies a marketplace deli and bakery. A fitness centre is open round the clock. The spa runs treatments and wellness sessions. Concierge staff arrange itineraries to the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, Iolani Palace, and Diamond Head Crater, and book dinner reservations or guided hikes into Manoa Valley. Valet parking is available. Wireless internet and laundry service are complimentary.