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Stay at Sheraton Waikiki when you want beach time alongside Honolulu shopping and restaurants, with Royal Hawaiian Center close to the resort.

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Rooms take their design cues from Waikiki's waves and surf breaks, bringing the beach setting indoors when you return from exploring Honolulu.

Room to consider

An extra bed needs advance planning here, as rollaways generally require a king-bed room or suite, so confirm the arrangement before reserving.

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Arrange a lesson with Waikiki Beach Services if surfing interests you, giving your first time on the waves a guided starting point.

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Sheraton Waikiki

Sheraton Waikiki stands directly on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, with the Pacific in front and the city behind it. The hotel rises 31 stories above the sand and places guests close to Diamond Head, Kalakaua Avenue, surf breaks, shops, restaurants, and the long beach walk.

It is a large, energetic resort, built for travelers who want ocean views, easy dining, pool time, and the full pace of Waikiki at the door. The best moments here are simple: coffee on a lanai, a swim before breakfast, sunset over the water, and the city lights coming on along the shore.

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Rooms

  • 1636 1636

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Beach Beach

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Sheraton Waikiki

City View Room
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City View Room

269 sqft
From 571 USD

City views and a private balcony define this room of about 25 m². You can book one king bed or two double beds. Both options...

Partial Ocean View Room
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Partial Ocean View Room

237 sqft
From 594 USD

A partial ocean outlook accompanies this room’s private balcony. At about 22 m², the room comes with either one king bed or two double beds,...

Oceanfront Room
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Oceanfront Room

237 sqft
From 725 USD

Book an Oceanfront Room for an ocean-facing outlook and a private balcony. The room measures approximately 22 m², with one king bed or two double...

City View Family Room
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City View Family Room

280 sqft
From 734 USD

Three twin beds make the City View Family Room distinct from the hotel’s king and double-bed categories. This room measures about 280 sq ft and...

Oceanfront High Floor Room
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Oceanfront High Floor Room

237 sqft
From 770 USD

Floors 10 to 19 place this High Floor Room above the lower oceanfront categories. A private balcony shares its oceanfront outlook. The room is about...

Deluxe Oceanfront Diamond Head View Room
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Deluxe Oceanfront Diamond Head View Room

237 sqft
From 820 USD

Diamond Head and the ocean form the outlook from this Deluxe Oceanfront Room. A private balcony gives you outdoor space to enjoy those views. The...

Infinity Oceanfront Room
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Infinity Oceanfront Room

237 sqft
From 950 USD

An oceanfront position on floors 20 to 27 defines the Infinity Oceanfront Room. Its private balcony faces the water, and the room measures approximately 22...

Penthouse Oceanfront Room
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Penthouse Oceanfront Room

237 sqft
From 960 USD

The Penthouse Oceanfront Room occupies floors 28 to 31, with a private balcony facing the ocean. It measures about 22 m². Your booked arrangement provides...

Large Luxury Oceanfront Corner Room
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Large Luxury Oceanfront Corner Room

624 sqft
From 1’105 USD

An oceanfront corner setting and three double beds distinguish this Large Luxury Room. With about 58 m², it offers a different bed arrangement from the...

Malia Ocean Suite
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Malia Ocean Suite

850 sqft
From 1’283 USD

Two lanais open the Malia Ocean Suite to views of Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach and the ocean. This one-bedroom suite measures about 79 m². A...

Kai Ocean Suite
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Kai Ocean Suite

1,076 sqft
From 1’948 USD

Pacific Ocean views stretch beyond the Kai Ocean Suite’s two lanais. This one-bedroom suite measures about 100 m² and offers a king bed or two...

2 Bedroom Ohana Oceanfront Suite
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2 Bedroom Ohana Oceanfront Suite

1,076 sqft
From 2’143 USD

The two-bedroom Ohana Oceanfront Suite brings a king bed and two double beds together with a sofa bed. Its roughly 100 m² includes a separate...

The location is the hotel's strongest point. Guests can step from the resort into the heart of Waikiki, where surf schools, beach rentals, boutiques, and restaurants sit within a short walk. The sand is close, and the ocean is part of the stay from morning to night. This is a place for guests who want Honolulu to feel immediate rather than distant.

Diamond Head is only a short drive away, and its profile frames many classic Waikiki views. Ala Moana Center, Kapiolani Park, Pearl Harbor routes, and downtown Honolulu are also within reach by car or arranged transport. The hotel works well for first-time Oahu travelers, repeat visitors, families, and anyone who wants a lively beach base with simple access to the island's best-known sights.

Sheraton Waikiki has 1,636 rooms and suites, many with private lanais and wide views of the ocean, Diamond Head, or Honolulu. The scale is large, but the view does much of the work. A room high above Waikiki can turn breakfast, late afternoon, or a quiet nightcap into part of the trip. The sound of the surf and the movement of the beach below keep the setting present.

Rooms are designed for easy resort living, with comfortable beds, practical storage, and space to rest between beach and city plans. Suites add more room for families or guests staying longer on Oahu. The best fit is for travelers who like a full-service hotel with energy, facilities, and a central address rather than a secluded retreat.

Pool time is a major part of the Sheraton Waikiki experience. The resort has outdoor pools that serve different moods, from family swimming to quieter oceanfront lounging. Water, palms, and views pull guests outside throughout the day. When the beach calls, the sand and surf are only steps away.

Waikiki is one of the world's most familiar beach scenes. Surf lessons, outrigger canoe rides, gentle swims, and long walks all fit naturally into a stay. Guests can start with a morning swim, return for pool time, head out shopping, and still be back for sunset. That easy movement is one of the reasons the hotel works so well.

Dining at the hotel has a social Waikiki feel. RumFire is known for oceanfront drinks, music, and a lively evening setting. It is the kind of place where sunset can turn into dinner without much planning. Other venues give guests choices for breakfast, casual meals, coffee, and relaxed resort dining through the day.

The surrounding neighborhood adds even more options. Kalakaua Avenue and nearby side streets bring Japanese restaurants, seafood spots, cafes, bars, and local favorites within walking distance. Guests can stay close to the hotel or use it as a base for exploring Honolulu's food scene. The resort's size makes dining easy, while the location keeps outside choices close.

The hotel includes Sheraton Fitness for guests who want to keep a routine during the trip. Beach walks and ocean swims add a more natural kind of movement, and Diamond Head gives an easy outdoor plan for a clear morning. The setting encourages an active stay without needing complicated plans.

Spa access adds a slower counterpoint to the busy Waikiki setting. A treatment can fit after travel, sun, shopping, or a day of sightseeing. The contrast is useful. Guests can be in the center of Honolulu's busiest beach district, then return to a quieter room, a spa appointment, or a shaded seat by the water.

Sheraton Waikiki is a strong choice for families because so much is close and easy. The beach, pools, casual dining, shops, and tours are all nearby. Parents do not need to build every day around a car. Children can move between water, food, and rest with less friction than in more remote island settings.

The hotel also works for multigenerational trips. Some guests can sit by the pool while others shop, surf, or explore. Meeting points are simple, and the neighborhood gives enough variety for different travel styles. This flexibility is one of the main advantages of staying in a large resort at the center of Waikiki.

Waikiki is beach, but it is also city. From the hotel, guests can reach museums, shopping centers, historic sites, neighborhoods, and dining areas across Honolulu. Pearl Harbor is a meaningful day trip, while Iolani Palace and downtown bring another side of the island's history. North Shore and windward coast plans can also be added for fuller Oahu days.

The resort works best when guests mix easy beach time with island exploring. A relaxed morning at the pool can lead to an afternoon drive, and a day trip can end with dinner near the hotel. Having Waikiki at the door makes the return simple. The city gives the stay energy, while the ocean keeps it grounded.

Sunset is one of the daily rituals at Sheraton Waikiki. Guests gather on lanais, near the pool, at the bar, or along the beach walk as the light shifts over the Pacific. Diamond Head sits to one side, boats move across the water, and the shoreline begins to glow. Even in a busy resort, the view can slow the day.

Morning has its own appeal. Waikiki wakes early, with surfers in the water and walkers along the beach. A high-floor room can make the whole scene feel cinematic. These views are not just background; they are the reason many guests choose the hotel. Ocean, city, and mountain all meet in one frame.

Sheraton Waikiki is best for travelers who want a full Waikiki experience rather than a quiet hideaway. It brings together a beachfront address, 1,636 rooms and suites, oceanfront pools, dining, fitness, spa access, and immediate Honolulu energy. The hotel is large and lively, but its purpose is clear. It gives guests the beach, the view, and the city all at once, with Diamond Head nearby and the Pacific always in sight.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The Edge Infinity Pool welcomes registered guests 16 and older, giving adults and older teens oceanfront swimming apart from the family pool.

RumFire's open-air beachfront dining lets you keep Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head in view while settling in for a meal or cocktails.

The activity calendar includes lei making, giving you an introduction to Hawaiian crafts without organizing an excursion elsewhere on Oahu.

Location of Sheraton Waikiki

2255 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

Weather at Sheraton Waikiki

Honolulu

What to Know About Sheraton Waikiki

Is Sheraton Waikiki a good beachfront hotel in Honolulu?

Yes. Sheraton Waikiki is a strong Honolulu choice for travelers who want Waikiki Beach, ocean views, pools, dining, and central access. The resort is large, lively, and best for guests who want to be directly in the heart of Waikiki.

Where is Sheraton Waikiki located?

Sheraton Waikiki is at 2255 Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu, directly on Waikiki Beach. The location places guests near Royal Hawaiian Center, International Market Place, beach activities, shopping, dining, and Diamond Head views.

How many rooms and suites does Sheraton Waikiki have?

Sheraton Waikiki has 1,636 rooms and suites. The resort completed a major transformation of its rooms, lobby, event areas, and retail spaces, giving the property a fresh feel.

What are rooms like at Sheraton Waikiki?

Rooms and suites are modern and beach-focused, with many categories offering private lanais and broad ocean views. Renovated rooms include updated bathrooms, smart room features, and layouts suited to couples, families, and friends traveling together.

Do rooms at Sheraton Waikiki have ocean views?

Yes. More than 80 percent of rooms at Sheraton Waikiki offer ocean views. Popular choices include oceanfront rooms, Diamond Head view rooms, high-floor rooms, and suites with larger lanais.

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