The Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort has been a fixture on Kalakaua Avenue for decades and remains one of the most central places to stay. Its position right on the sand puts you within steps of surf lessons, outrigger canoe rides, restaurants and shopping. The hotel is home to Duke's Waikiki, a beachfront bar and restaurant named for surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku, where live music and sunset cocktails are a ritual. It is ideal for travelers who want to be in the middle of everything.
Few hotels sit as close to the action as this one. The beach outside is Waikiki's classic stretch, where beach boys have taught visitors to surf for generations and the water stays gentle enough for beginners. The resort's rooms are compact but bright, with island decor and balconies in many categories; ocean-view and oceanfront options cost more but reward you with a front-row seat on the surf.
Higher floors tend to be quieter, which matters in such a busy location.\n\nDuke's Waikiki is the social anchor. The open-air restaurant and its beachfront Barefoot Bar draw locals and visitors for fresh fish, mai tais and live Hawaiian music, and the setting beside the sand is hard to beat.
The hotel also has a pool, a fitness center and a handful of on-site shops and services. Because it is in the center of Waikiki, other dining and shopping options are easy walks away, and the trolley stops are close.\n\nExpect energy rather than seclusion. Noise from the street and the beach can carry, and the resort can feel busy in high season, so request a quiet room away from the lobby if you are a light sleeper.
Resort fees and parking apply, as at most Waikiki hotels. This is a strong choice for first-timers, surfers and groups who want to walk everywhere and prefer to spend money on experiences instead of luxury extras.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront location
- ✓Duke's Waikiki restaurant and bar
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Surf lesson access nearby
- ✓Shops on property
- ✓Concierge and tour desk
- ✓Parking available
Good questions
Where is Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort?+
On Kalakaua Avenue directly on Waikiki Beach, in the center of the strip.
Is Duke's Waikiki on site?+
Yes. Duke's Waikiki, a beachfront restaurant and bar, is part of the property.
Is it noisy?+
It is in a busy location, so request a higher floor or a quieter room if you are sensitive to noise.
