Hilton Grand Vacation Club The Grand Islander Waikiki Honolulu

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest with you – when I first heard the name “Hilton Grand Vacation Club The Grand Islander,” I was expecting some massive resort complex that would make me feel like just another tourist. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked right in the heart of Waikiki, and while it’s technically a 3-star property, it punches way above its weight class with that solid 8.6 rating (which, trust me, is pretty impressive for this area).

What I love about The Grand Islander is that it feels like you’re staying somewhere locals might actually recommend to their relatives. You know what I mean? It’s not trying too hard to be fancy, but everything just works. The rooms have this comfortable, lived-in vibe – think modern Hawaiian without all the over-the-top tiki stuff that makes you roll your eyes. And here’s the thing about the location that most people don’t realize until they’re there: you’re close enough to walk to all the main Waikiki action, but far enough back that you’re not dealing with the street noise and crowds right outside your window at 2 AM. The staff genuinely seems to know the area too, which is refreshing – they’ll point you toward the good poke spots that aren’t tourist traps and tell you the best times to hit the beach before it gets packed.

Honestly, this is one of those places where the experience just feels authentic. Sure, it’s not going to blow your mind with some Instagram-worthy infinity pool or over-the-top spa, but that’s kind of the point. You’ll spend your days exploring Honolulu anyway, and when you come back, you want a place that feels like a comfortable home base rather than another attraction you have to navigate. The Grand Islander gets that balance right – it’s nice enough that you’re happy to hang out there, but not so fancy that you feel guilty about tracking in a little beach sand. Plus, and this matters more than people think, the check-in process is actually smooth and the parking situation isn’t a nightmare, which in Waikiki is basically a minor miracle. If you’re looking for somewhere that delivers exactly what it promises without any weird surprises, this place should definitely be on your list.

Early hotels booking in Hawaii is essential during major events like the Ironman World Championship, as accommodations fill up quickly with visitors eager to experience the islands’ renowned surfing culture and tropical beauty.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Luxury Suite with Two Double Beds and Ocean View with 2 × 1 double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds and Resort View with 2 × 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds and Mountain View with 2 × 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds and Partial Ocean View with 2 × 1 double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds and Ocean View with double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom Luxury King Suite with Sofa Bed with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Luxury Suite with Sofa Bed with 2 × 2 extra-large double beds and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed with 2 × 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with Mountain View with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with Partial Ocean View with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Suite with Partial Ocean View with 2 × 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed and Ocean View with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View with 2 × 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite with Mountain View with 2 × 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite with Resort View with 2 × 2 extra-large double beds and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite with Ocean View with 2 × 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Three-Bedroom Penthouse Suite with Ocean View with 2 × 2 double beds, 1 extra-large double bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 8 adults, 4 children

Reviews

• Cindy from United States (9/10)

  Lawrence at check in was amazing.

• Russell from United States (9/10)

  Location, private beach, multiple pools, food options and close to shopping.

• Glenn from Australia (9/10)

  our room was clean, spacious, and modern, couldnt fault it

• Jane from United States (9/10)

  Perfect location

• Mary from Australia (8/10)

  Access to the beach. We were a family of 15, spread over 4 suites. Ideal to have 2 bedroom suites for the larger families.

• Filipino from Philippines (9/10)

  Best location, personalized service of staff (Special mention to Bryan) very clean rooms and perfect room layout for my Family.

• Keith from United States (9/10)

  Staff was really welcoming, units were very clean.

• Trista from United States (9/10)

  The pool was not crowded and easily accessible.

• Julie from Australia (9/10)

  the location was sensational – close to the beach and walking distance into Waikiki

• Chohye from New Zealand (9/10)

  good facility, centre of Waikiki and next to the beach

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