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Hotel overview

Fronting Waikiki’s best beach, this unique getaway offers a wide selection of shops, nightly entertainment, weekly fireworks, award-winning restaurants, plush lounges and a pampering menu of treatments at the upscale spa. From the sprawling pool to the selection of Hawaiian cultural activities and the year-round children’s program, guests ranging from families to honeymooners are treated to unforgettable stays at this idyllic Hawaiian retreat.

Location

Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, HI, USA - Honolulu International (HNL) : 15 miles

Property information

Year Built: 1957
Last Renovation: 2015
Accessible rooms: 69
All rooms non-smoking: 2860
Floors: 35

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Hotel details

Dining

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Amenities

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Activities

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Hotel advisories

Advisory Please book and confirm the room type you expect to stay in. Upgrades are very limited at our resort due to high occupancy. A debit/credit card will be authorized at check-in for incidental charges (at $116 per room per day). The hold will be released for any unused portion after check-out at your banks discretion. This fee is an estimate and subject to change at any time.
Advisory The Hotel is pleased to advise that now on every Friday evening the Friday Night Fireworks is resumed.
Advisory A minimum mandatory hotel-imposed charge of $50 (plus tax) per room, per day, will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The charge is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional charges they may be responsible for but is not a guarantee of the final amount due. For a detailed description of what is included in the mandatory charge, please see hotel policies.
Advisory A minimum Oversize vehicles parking fee of $110 (plus tax) per room, per night, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. Parking fees are subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for, but not a guarantee of the final amount due. Please note oversized vehicle parking is very limited and based on availability.
Advisory A minimum Self-parking fee of $65 Plus tax per day & A Valet parking of $75 Plus tax per day, per vehicle will be charged & collected by the hotel at check-in/check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but is not a guarantee of the final amount due.

General policies & fine print

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
General Policies:

Check-in Policy: Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

Convention Policy: Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

General Information:

- Room taxes are included in vacation price.
- Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
- Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Room requests are not guaranteed and are based on availability upon check-in.

Resort Fee: A mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee is charged to all guests at hotel check-in or check-out.

Mandatory Resort Charge Inclusions (Subject to Change without notice)

  • WIFI in room and across resort
  • Outdoor Fitness Classes
  • Movie Night
  • Cultural Activities
  • Local, toll-free, and credit card calls
  • Unlimited DVD Movie Rentals
  • 20% off Adventure Sail and elite beach package
  • 10% off beach activities and services
  • 2-day rental car discount or upgrade
  • Waikiki Aquarium Free Junior Admission for ever Adult admission purchase

The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed charges may not include tax and are subject to change at any time. The hotel can provide current charges and inclusions when you check-in.
Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed

Ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

4.0 19798 reviews
  • 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Massive complex, busy but superb staff

    We stayed at HHV for 6 nights during a conference at the convention center. We chose the Ali'i Tower which is a private tower w/ their own gym/pool and supposed to be more luxurious. The tower also has their own separate front desk for check in which is very convenient as the line on the main front desk can get bananas during peak times. The hotel complex is massive so no matter the day of the week the pool/beach/grounds/restaurants are VERY busy. Starbucks line can take avg of 20-25min The room had 2 double beds and ocean view. It was comfortable but I think Hilton could do better and consider doing some room upgrades. For a 4 star hotel I would like to have a bit more modern room. Staff was superb. No issues. Helpful and friendly. We never went to the gym The private pool was packed so we only went to the beach. We could hear music from one of the outdoor bars until about 10:30pm. It was convenient for us given it was a conference HQ but we would have stayed in other smaller hotel less crowded if we return.

    Dec 04, 2023
  • 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great resort with a good location.

    Showing some age but this is a huge compound with everything you would need on the grounds. Believe it’s over 3800 rooms. We were on 12 th floor with beautiful ocean view. Room was very nice and beds were great. Bathroom was small and didn’t always get hot water for shower.

    Dec 03, 2023
  • 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Worst Elevator System Ever - Technology Fail!

    The Hilton Hawaiian Village Rainbow Tower was my go to hotel, but sadly I will never stay here again. They have the worst Elevator System ever! There is no manual control, no buttons inside, you have to select your floor before you get on the elevator. And then only one elevator runs until it is completely overcrowded and overweight, they pack you in like sardines with absolutely no option to take a less crowded elevator. They are so poorly lit too, we all felt so unsafe in these overcrowded elevators! This is a huge technology fail that is turning people off from staying here. No social distancing is allowed here so good luck in staying well on your vacation at the Hilton Rainbow Tower.

    Dec 02, 2023
  • 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Fine hotel, less than fine experience

    Room itself was good. Dated and worn like scuffs on walls and furniture. View was fantastic though - ocean view in rainbow tower is highly recommended. No water for the coffee maker and using tap water tasted kind of fishy. Not sure if it was due to the tap or the coffee itself (or both). Ate breakfast at both Bali and Tropics on site. Food was good and servers were very friendly and helpful. Bali is more “traditional” breakfast menu and Tropics had more options like açaí bowls. Elevator lobby in the rainbow tower was always crowded and the one time it wasn’t, a tour guide wearing a 3rd party name tag (as in not a Hilton employee) used her clipboard to box out my 6 year old so she could get on the elevator first, and nearly hit him in the face. I get that she doesn’t work there but it’s definitely not a good look for the hotel and it certainly impacts this review of the hotel/stay. Finally, we forgot said 6 year old’s electric toothbrush in the room and somehow they aren’t able to find it. Seems like very little effort went into looking for it considering the lightning-fast response we received stating “we don’t have it”. Overall the hotel is fine. We probably won’t return to this one next time as there are dozens of options within walking distance along the beach where I feel like the overall experience would feel more worth the price paid.

    Nov 30, 2023
  • 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    This is NOT a Hawaiian vacation

    Honestly the hotel looks amazing in pictures with a lot to do, but we happened to go during a rainy season and it was terrible. I don’t mind the rain at all, but the problem is NONE of the pools are heated and we’re all FREEZING cold. And because of the rain most of the restaurants were closed! Anytime you ask a question, you get vague responses or pointed in a different direction. And PARKING is outrageously priced!!! $70 a night…. Talk about a scam. We barely got to experience anything. Absolutely terrible. If you’re looking for a nice warm Hawaiian vacation, this isn’t the place. Would not recommend.

    Nov 29, 2023