Nicknamed 'The Pink Palace of the Pacific,' The Royal Hawaiian is instantly recognizable by its brightly-colored Spanish architecture. Located on the Waikiki beachfront, this iconic resort has been recently refreshed to merge its historic charm with contemporary comfort. Honolulu International Airport is approximately nine miles away.<br><br>The Royal Hawaiian is in a unique location on Waikiki Beach, with its historic coconut grove planted by Hawaiian Monarchs and its panoramic ocean views. The Helumoa Playground features two outdoor pools, water slide, two whirlpool spas with ocean views, and a kids interactive fountain area. The Royal Beach Tower Pool is a quiet pool with ocean views and private cabanas. Activities include a historical tour of the property and Hawaiian cultural activities such as lei making, hula lessons, ukulele lessons, and quilt making. Additional amenities include a full service spa and salon, fitness center, yoga classes, beach and water sport services, business center, nightly Hawaiian entertainment, and a children’s program. Dining options include the upscale beachside restaurant, Surf Lanai, the dinner-only Azure Restaurant, oceanfront Mai Tai bar, 24 hour room service, and the Royal Hawaiian luau on Mondays. <br><br>Guest rooms in the Historic Building offer views of the gardens, coconut grove, or the ocean and are elegantly appointed with dark wood furnishings, one king or two double beds, and LCD TV. Guest rooms in the newly renovated Royal Beach Tower have a contemporary décor and feature a private balcony with ocean view, luxurious bedding, armchair with ottoman, work desk, 37 inch LCD TV, in room coffee/tea, and luxury spa products. <br><br>A nightly resort fee of $35 plus tax will be collected at the property. The resort fee includes high speed Internet access, valet parking for one car, & children 12 & under eat free from Children's Menu in designated dining outlets with paying adult (1 free child per 1 paying adult).