Stay Waikiki
Hilton Hawaiian Village
A place to stay in Waikiki, pricey ($$$). Best time to go: Dec 30 – Jan 2.
Why go
Large resort on the beach at the west end of Waikiki, right in front of the fireworks barge.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Waikiki, alongside 3 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Waikiki Beach fireworks and House Without a Key.
- Type
- Stay · Beaches
- Neighborhood
- Waikiki
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Dec 30 – Jan 2
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Waikiki. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Waikiki Beach fireworks
Midnight fireworks launched from a barge off Waikiki, free to watch from the sand along Duke Kahanamoku Beach.
Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2House Without a Key
Open-air bar at the Halekulani under a kiawe tree, with Hawaiian music and hula at sunset.
Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line - 3Waikiki Beach
Calm, sandy swim and beginner surf with Diamond Head as the backdrop.
Outdoors · Oahu · 0.6 mi straight-line - 4Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Pink 1927 Spanish-Moorish hotel on Waikiki Beach, with gardens and a beachfront bar open to visitors.
Sight · 0.7 mi straight-line - 5Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian
Beachfront bar at the pink 1927 Royal Hawaiian for a sunset mai tai.
Drinks · Oahu · 0.7 mi straight-line - 6Rainbow Drive-In
Plate-lunch drive-in near Kapiolani Park open since 1961, serving loco moco and mixed plates.
Food · 1.5 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Hilton Hawaiian Village is a stop on our Honolulu New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Waikiki
Hilton Hawaiian Village is our only stay pick in Waikiki; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Waikiki guide.
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Helena's Hawaiian Food
Family-run Hawaiian lunch spot open since 1946, known for pipikaula short ribs and kalua pig.
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Leonard's Bakery
Kapahulu bakery open since 1952 that made the Portuguese malasada a Honolulu staple.
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Diamond Head State Monument
Volcanic crater above Waikiki with a steep 0.8-mile trail to old military bunkers on the rim.
When to go
Average daily highs in Waikiki run from 76°F in February to 83°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Hilton Hawaiian Village itself, we suggest: Dec 30 – Jan 2.
Modelled monthly averages for Waikiki from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Waikiki weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Hilton Hawaiian Village, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 21.28266, -157.83739
- Destination
- Waikiki, Hawaii
Hilton Hawaiian Village: quick answers
When is the best time to visit Hilton Hawaiian Village?
Our pick: Dec 30 – Jan 2. Insider tip: Book an ocean-view room in the Rainbow or Tapa tower to see the fireworks from your lanai.
Which TripsCircle routes include Hilton Hawaiian Village?
Hilton Hawaiian Village appears on Honolulu New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Hilton Hawaiian Village to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Waikiki.
Plan Waikiki
- Waikiki travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Waikiki weather by month
- Waikiki to Kailua & Lanikai 11 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Waikiki
- Helena's Hawaiian Food Food
- Diamond Head State Monument Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.