While Honolulu is famous for its crescent beach backed by palms, sometimes you need to elevate your leisure above the sea, and instead dip your toes with panoramic vistas over the ocean.
To help you find the best spots to swim with a view, we have gathered the very best Honolulu rooftop pools. Usually found at luxurious high-rise hotels, these spots are perfect to get a both exclusive and refreshing Honolulu experience.
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The 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Waikiki, which is never more evident than at the elevated SWELL Restaurant & Pool Bar.
Surrounded by amazing ocean views of Waikiki Beach, the stylish, urban and natural terrace blends modern design with celebrated Hawaii spirit, and it comes with an Instagram-worthy saltwater infinity pool.
Here, hotel guests can take dips with a view and enjoy relaxing sunny hours, but there is also cabanas and aqua loungers rentals available to all.
Seamlessly transforming from relaxing daytime leisure to vibrant evenings, with memorable live music from local musicians and DJs, SWELL invites you to sip cocktails by the pool, grab a table for the whole family, or watch the sunset from a fire pit.
Address: 2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815
Availability: Hotel guests / Cabana rentals
The exceptional ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki is an Omotenashi-inspired ultra-luxury hotel on Waikiki Beach, with nine suites on nine floors.
While you can take in expansive ocean views as you unwind in your private balcony jacuzzi, there is also a rooftop infinity swimming pool, whirlpool, and sundeck, offering an extra elevated setting.
Found minutes from the beautiful Ala Moana Beach and the world-famous Waikiki Beach, Prince Waikiki is Waikiki’s only oceanfront hotel offering all ocean view and oceanfront rooms and suites.
With all of the ocean within arms reach, there are several other refreshing waters to experience at the hotel.
There is a saltwater pool, a hot tub, and the iconic adults-only infinity pool, that merges with the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy colorful cocktails and casual fare while you swim in total relaxation.
Address: 100 Holomoana Street, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815
Availability: Hotel guests / Cabana rentals
Located within 10 minutes walk of Waikiki Beach, the superb Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu comes with a sky-high and luxurious rooftop.
Not only offering panoramic views over the Koolau mountain range, Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean, the terrace also features a heated rooftop pool, large day beds, a lounge area and private cabanas with flat screen TV, beverage refrigerator and comfortable seating.
Open from morning to late evening, Hilton Grand Vacations Club is always a great spot for elevated hours in the Honolulu sun.
Address: 2181 Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815
Availability: Hotel guests / Rooftop bar open to the public
Romer Waikīkī at The Ambassador is a neighborhood hotel, centered around Waikīkī’s creative culture.
At the hotel you find the 3rd floor Waikīkī Swim & Social Club, one of the neighborhood’s only full-sun pool decks.
A gathering place and a reprieve in Waikiki for visitors and locals, the rooftop offers a dynamic and friendly daytime atmosphere, filled with fresh bites and poolside drinks. Late afternoons and early evenings, a laid-back and social energy surrounds the terrace.
Daybed and cabana rentals are available here
Address: 2040 Kuhio Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815
Availability: Hotel guests / Day bed & Cabana rentals
Located a short walk from Waikiki Beach and International Market Place, Holiday Inn Express Waikiki comes with an impressive 5th floor skydeck, featuring a 9-hole mini-golf course, shuffleboard, giant chess game, ping pong and foosball.
Even better, the rooftop terrace also holds a refreshing rooftop pool, surrounded with sun loungers, private cabanas, and cool views over the Honolulu skyline.
Bright, colorful and modern, the Holiday Inn Express Waikiki rooftop offers fun and leisure for all ages.
Tucked in the center of Waikiki, the superb Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani is a sanctuary of serenity and refined simplicity.
Featuring a natural garden and a spa, the prime spot for exclusive relaxation is the Vitality Pool & Sun Deck.
Here you find an infinity pool with an extraordinary view, catering for both long distance swimmers and those looking for a tranquil dip. The adjacent Sun Deck features private cabanas.
Address: 2233 Helumoa Road, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815
Availability: Hotel guests
Info: Complimentary sunscreen and cooling gel is available
On the 10th floor of Hilton Waikiki Beach you find the spacious and happening Recreation Deck, featuring a large rooftop pool, a spa, a 9-hole mini golf course and The Hang-10 Bar.
Mix swims and fun in the sun, or lounge in one of the private cabanas, including two lounge chairs, a mini-refrigerator, a television, and a safe.
The hotel also offers a 'Quiet Pool' on lobby level. The heated pool comes with reclining sun loungers for those who would like to relax and enjoy the sun.
Offering self-catering guest rooms, Pacific Monarch Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy all the comforts of home, with resort amenities and services.
This includes a fantastic rooftop, where you can go for a swim in the rooftop pool, watch the sunset, and relax in the jet spa or sauna. All to stunning 360° views of Waikiki Beach and the city.
After a day of exploring or adventuring, the Pacific Monarch Hotel rooftop has everything you need to wind down.
Located on Ala Moana Boulevard, the lively boutique hotel Aqua Palms Waikiki is found just a single block from the beach, and a short stroll from Ala Moana Center and the Hawaii Convention Center.
At the hotel you'll find a charming rooftop plunge pool and sun deck, with great views over the Honolulu skyline.
The rooftop also features a barbecue grill.
Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.
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