Experience the most inviting hotel pools in Waikīkī with a Resort Pass — your ticket to poolside relaxation, no room key required.
Waikīkī hotels take poolside lounging to the next level, think rooftop infinity pools, serene garden escapes, uniquely curated spaces and epic poolside bars and restaurants.
One of our top Waikīkī travel hacks is ResortPass — it allows you to enjoy the pool deck and amenities of Waikīkī’s most luxurious resorts without the hefty room rate.
In this post, we share our local recommendations for the best hotel pool experiences in Waikīkī.
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1. ʻAlohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
The most Vegas-style pool deck you’ll find in Waikīkī.
📍 2490 Kalākaua Ave, Waikīkī
🏊♀️ Pools: Family Infinity Pool
🍽️ Poolside Dining: SWELL Waikiki
🎪 Cabanas: Up to 8 guests
💦 Resort Pass: Available
ʻAlohilani Resort’s Day Pass offers access to the 5th Floor SWELL Pool Deck, complete with a saltwater infinity pool, hot tub and lounge chairs, plus food and drinks from SWELL Bar. Reserve Water Loungers or Cabanas for an elevated experience.
Ranked among the “10 Most Instagram-Worthy Pools in America,” ʻAlohilani Resort’s pool is a chic swimming hole with views over Waikīkī Beach. With a stylish, well-designed pool deck, great menu and buzzing atmosphere, it’s a top spot to see and be seen — plus DJs every Sunday!
INSIDE TIP: Experience the Light Monument at the SWELL Pool Deck nightly from 7-9pm. This stunning video art projection illuminates the building wall with Oʻahu’s breathtaking landscapes, set to a smooth soundtrack. The on-site SWELL Bar is open to the public — grab a cocktail, relax and enjoy the show.
2. Prince Waikiki
A picturesque poolside retreat overlooking the Ala Wai Boat Harbor.
📍 100 Holomoana St, Waikīkī
🍽️ Poolside Dining: Hinana Bar
🏊♀️ Pools: Adult Infinity Pool & Family Pool
🎪 Cabanas: Up to 8 guests
💦 Resort Pass: Available
Prince Waikiki’s Day Pass grants entry to the 5th Floor Muliwai Deck, featuring an adults-only infinity pool, saltwater pool, hot tub and lounge chairs, with food and drinks from Hinana Bar. For a more exclusive experience, reserve an Ocean View Daybed or Cabana.
Prince Waikiki offers two pools — a sleek adults-only infinity pool that appears to drift over the Ala Wai Boat Harbor and a keyhole-shaped, family-friendly saltwater pool. The spacious deck is effortlessly chill, serving up creative cocktails, stunning Pacific views and unforgettable sunsets.
INSIDE TIP: Hinana Bar at Prince Waikiki is open to all for drinks and live music in a poolside setting. Every Saturday and Sunday, a DJ sets the vibe from 1-4pm, followed by evening entertainment from 5-7pm. On Fridays, the music runs 6-8pm.
3. Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Honolulu’s largest recreational pool deck, packed with amenities.
📍 2552 Kalākaua Ave, Waikīkī
🍽️ Poolside Dining: Queensbreak
🏊♀️ Pools: Adult Pool & Family Pool
🎪 Cabanas: Up to 4 guests
💦 Resort Pass: Available
Waikiki Beach Marriott’s Day Pass allows use of the 3rd Floor Queensbreak Rooftop Pool Deck, including the adults-only Paoakalani Pool, family Kealohailani Pool, kids’ splash pad, hot tub and lawn games, with food and drinks from Queensbreak. Daybeds and Cabanas available.
At one-acre, this is Honolulu’s largest outdoor recreation deck. It overlooks Queens surf break and is divided into three sections: a main pool area with cabanas and daybeds; an adults-only hub with a pool, bar, daybeds, cabanas and an oversized hot tub; and a large open-air eatery.
4. Hilton Hawaiian Village
Gain access to four pools and Waikīkī’s longest waterslide.
📍 2005 Kālia Rd, Waikīkī
🍽️ Poolside Dining: 18 eateries at the resort
🏊♀️ Pools: 3 Family Pools & Adult Pool
🎪 Cabanas: Up to 4 guests
💦 Resort Pass: Available
Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Day Pass unlocks four pools, transforming the resort into your aquatic playground. The Paradise Pool brings a waterpark vibe with two heated spas, three waterfalls and four waterslides, including Waikīkī’s longest at 77ft (23m) and a tube slide through a “volcano.”
For a traditional resort pool experience, the beachfront Super Pool is the largest on the property, with a shallow Keiki Pool next to it and easy access to Hau Tree Bar for snacks. For a quieter retreat, the Tapa Pool at Tapa Tower’s base offers a relaxed setting with a poolside bar.
5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk
One of Waikīkī’s more social, family-family pool scenes.
📍 201 Beach Walk, Waikīkī
🍽️ Poolside Dining: Pākini Bar
🏊♀️ Pools: Family Pool
🎪 Cabanas: Up to 8 guests
💦 Resort Pass: Available
Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk’s Day Pass gets you into the 4th Floor Grand Lānai — a sundeck with plenty of shade, a heated outdoor pool, children’s pool, hot tub and lounge chairs. Enhance your experience by reserving a Daybed or Cabana (no wait service).
Pre-book a Mimosa Sampler with a bottle of champagne and tropical juices, or hit up the on-site Pākini Bar for Embassy-exclusive cocktails, tropical drinks and cold beers on tap. For poolside dining, its encouraged to grab takeout from nearby Yard House or Giovanni Pastrami.
6. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki
More than a pool: mini-golf, shuffleboard, giant chess and more.
📍 2058 Kūhiō Ave, Waikīkī
🍽️ Poolside Dining: Pool Deck Snack Cart
🏊♀️ Pools: Family Pool
🎪 Cabanas: None
💦 Resort Pass: Available
Holiday Inn Express Waikiki’s Day Pass invites you to experience the 5th Floor SkyDeck at one of Waikīkī’s most kid-friendly hotels. Enjoy a heated outdoor pool, hot tub and plenty of lounge chairs for poolside relaxation. Fuel up with snacks and drinks from the on-site snack cart.
What sets this experience apart are the extra perks — outdoor games like mini golf, giant chess, shuffleboard, ping pong and foosball, plus access to an indoor game room with a TV and Nintendo Switch. You’ll also have access to the Fitness Center to round out your visit.
7. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
A compact pool with beach views and easy access to poolside cocktails.
📍 2424 Kalākaua Ave, Waikīkī
🍽️ Poolside Dining: SWIM Restaurant + Bar
🏊♀️ Pools: Family Pool
🎪 Cabanas: Up to 3 guests
💦 Resort Pass: Available
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort’s Day Pass welcomes you onto the 3rd Floor Pool Deck, where you can swim in a moderate-size heated pool, soak in an undercover hot tub or lounge in poolside chairs with a Waikīkī Beach backdrop. For more privacy, rent a Daybed or Cabana.
This luxury hotel brings resort-style indulgence poolside with SWIM Restaurant + Bar steps away, serving local-style grindz for breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside a curated selection of spirits, wines, and cocktails. It’s the perfect place to soak up the sun and wine, dine and unwind.
8. The Royal Hawaiian
A secluded pink-hued pool setting nestled within a garden oasis.
📍 2259 Kalākaua Ave, Waikīkī
🍽️ Poolside Dining: Mai Tai Bar
🏊♀️ Pools: Family Pool
🎪 Cabanas: Up to 5 guests
💦 Resort Pass: Not available, hotel guests only
The Royal Hawaiian’s pools are reserved exclusively for hotel guests — no day passes here! Make your pool day iconic at Waikīkī’s most famous resort, home to the elegant beachfront Malulani Pool lined with pink lounge chairs, umbrellas on the sands edge of Waikīkī Beach.
Families staying at The Royal Hawaiian can also enjoy the Helumoa Playground Pool located at Sheraton Waikiki. This fun-filled water area features two whirlpools, a 70ft (21m) waterslide and a mini-slide for keiki (kids). Swing by the pool hut for beach day essentials.
9. Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Waikīkī’s top adults-only pool and family-friendly pool in one hotel.
📍 2255 Kalākaua Ave, Waikīkī
🍽️ Poolside Dining: The Edge of Waikiki
🏊♀️ Pools: Adult Pool & Family Pool
🎪 Cabanas: Up to 2 guests
💦 Resort Pass: Not available, hotel guests only
Sheraton Waikiki’s pools are reserved exclusively for hotel guests — no day passes here! Stay to experience the adults-only Edge Infinity Pool, the longest oceanfront infinity pool in North America. It’s prime Waikīkī Beach frontage with views of Diamond Head and spectacular sunset viewing.
Families staying at Sheraton Waikiki can also dive into the on-site Helumoa Playground Pool with a 70ft (21m) waterslide and a mini-slide for kids. Upgrade your pool day with a luxury cabana, sip cocktails at the Edge of Waikiki bar and treat yourself to a Baskin-Robbins ice cream.
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