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The Renaissance is the only AAA Four Diamond hotel in our top ten, and it's closer to the ship than anything in Waikiki. AAA lists it Four Diamond for 2026, with a 25-meter lap pool, two whirlpools, the Nami Spa's ofuro baths and cold plunge, and kitchens with in-room laundry in its studios and residences.
It opened in March 2024 on Kapiolani Boulevard, a few blocks from Ala Moana Center — about 1.9 miles from Pier 2 by road, our estimate, roughly half the ride from central Waikiki.
Fifth place comes down to breakfast, which isn't included, and parking is valet only at $59 a day. Pets aren't allowed.
Book a residence if you'll wash clothes on the way home — a washer in the room beats a coin laundry after a week at sea.
Book it if
- Swimmers who want a real lap pool
- Spa people
- Families who want a kitchen
Look elsewhere if
- You travel with a pet.
- You want breakfast included.
- You want the beach the night before.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Renaissance Honolulu publishes.
A 25-meter outdoor lap pool with two whirlpools, the Sway Poolside Bar, SERA, Paris Baguette and in-room dining, and the Nami Spa with ofuro baths, a cold plunge, saunas and steam. Studios and one- and two-bedroom residences have kitchens and in-room laundry.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. Pier 2 is about 1.9 miles away by road — a five-minute cab with no traffic, on our estimate.
No complimentary breakfast is listed; Paris Baguette, the bakery café on site, and SERA serve food.
The Marriott page we read for the Renaissance doesn't mention cruises or the piers. The hotel is on Kapiolani Boulevard, a few blocks from Ala Moana Center, west of the Ala Wai; Marriott puts HNL 7.3 miles away. Allow more than our estimate of 5 minutes from Renaissance Honolulu to Pier 2 — that figure assumes empty roads.
Valet only, $59 a day, per Marriott. It's a rate for your stay, not your sailing — Marriott's page doesn't cover a car left while you're at sea.
Night-Before Score: 34 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
By our road estimate the airport is about 7.5 miles from Renaissance Honolulu and the ship about 1.9 — figures for empty roads, not rush hour. Solid lines are published rides.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott, which puts HNL 7.3 miles away.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. Pier 2 is about 1.9 miles away by road — a five-minute cab with no traffic, on our estimate.
The Marriott page we read for the Renaissance doesn't mention cruises or the piers. The hotel is on Kapiolani Boulevard, a few blocks from Ala Moana Center, west of the Ala Wai; Marriott puts HNL 7.3 miles away.
From HNL without a hotel shuttle
By our road estimate, HNL to Renaissance Honolulu is about 7.5 miles — roughly 16 minutes with no traffic, not counting the wait at the curb. TheBus W Line stops at Ala Moana Center, a few blocks away by the hotel's description, for $3.25 cash. Fares: the airport page.
Valet only, $59 a day, per Marriott. It's a rate for your stay, not your sailing — Marriott's page doesn't cover a car left while you're at sea.
Parking for your stay: Valet only, $59 a day.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. Pier 2 is about 1.9 miles away by road — a five-minute cab with no traffic, on our estimate.
The Marriott page we read for the Renaissance doesn't mention cruises or the piers. The hotel is on Kapiolani Boulevard, a few blocks from Ala Moana Center, west of the Ala Wai; Marriott puts HNL 7.3 miles away.
Landing on sail morning instead? Skip Renaissance Honolulu and ride straight from HNL to the pier — the airport page prices it.
Which terminal
Pier 2 or Pier 11Two piers, two rides from Renaissance Honolulu: about 1.9 miles to Pier 2, the main terminal, and about 2 to Pier 11 by Aloha Tower, our estimates — both piers explained. Your documents name yours.
Source: hidot.hawaii.govDistance
No mileage statedThe Marriott page we read for the Renaissance doesn't mention cruises or the piers. The hotel is on Kapiolani Boulevard, a few blocks from Ala Moana Center, west of the Ala Wai; Marriott puts HNL 7.3 miles away.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleNo ship shuttle at Renaissance Honolulu means no departure board — just a taxi or rideshare of about 5 minutes to Pier 2 on empty roads, by our estimate.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet only, $59 a day, per Marriott. It's a rate for your stay, not your sailing — Marriott's page doesn't cover a car left while you're at sea.
Source: marriott.comParking by the piers
No cruise parking at the piersRenaissance Honolulu prints no cruise parking, and neither do the piers. Harbor Court’s garage, about 2 miles away by road on our estimate, lists $21 at most on weekdays, per Parkopedia, against $59 valet at the hotel — and no multi-day rate.
Where the car goes while you sail · Honolulu cruise parking, compared · Renting a car in Honolulu.
Source: ncl.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on site · KitchenA 25-meter outdoor lap pool with two whirlpools, the Sway Poolside Bar, SERA, Paris Baguette and in-room dining, and the Nami Spa with ofuro baths, a cold plunge, saunas and steam. Studios and one- and two-bedroom residences have kitchens and in-room laundry.
Breakfast
Not freeNo complimentary breakfast is listed; Paris Baguette, the bakery café on site, and SERA serve food.
Address
Kapiolani Boulevard, by Ala Moana1390 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Renaissance Honolulu publishes it. The gaps here are the destination fee amount and whether you can park while you cruise — a call to Renaissance Honolulu settles both.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
No amount printed on Marriott’s overview page, but an offer there advertises a “waived destination fee”, so ask
Wi-Fi
Complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct
Parking for your stay
Valet only, $59 a day
Breakfast
Not complimentary; Paris Baguette and SERA on site
Pool
Outdoor 25-meter lap pool and two whirlpools
Pets
Pets aren't allowed, per Marriott.
Food and drink on site
- SERARestaurant
- Sway Poolside BarPool bar
- Paris BaguetteBakery café
- In-room diningAvailable
Rooms
Rooms, suites, studios and one- and two-bedroom residences; the studios and residences have kitchens and in-room laundry.
Accessibility
Accessible pool entry, mobility rooms, roll-in showers.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Ala Moana Center"just a few blocks"
Distances as Renaissance Honolulu or its brand lists them, on a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond on AAA’s 2026 list
- Nami Spa: ofuro baths, a cold plunge, saunas and steam
- Pets not allowed
- Opened March 2024
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM. Minimum check-in age 18.
- Valet only, $59 a day.
- No destination fee amount on Marriott's overview page, though its Kama'aina Weekend Escape offer advertises one waived — ask whether yours applies.
- No shuttle; Marriott puts HNL 7.3 miles away.
- AAA Four Diamond on AAA's 2026 list.
- EV charging and an on-site laundry. Accessible pool entry, mobility rooms and roll-in showers.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The distance to the terminal
- The destination fee amount
- Whether you can park while you cruise
Every hotel fact here comes from Renaissance Honolulu’s own pages, read October 2, 2026, unless we name another source — so before you book, confirm the $59 valet rate.
Worth a look alongside it
Around Renaissance Honolulu: the Hawaii cruise guide, the splurge list, Honolulu rental cars and a car after the cruise.
Wake up by Ala Moana, with a lap pool before the ship.
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Renaissance Honolulu FAQ
Is the Renaissance Honolulu AAA Four Diamond?
Yes, on AAA's 2026 Four Diamond list. It's one of two in our twenty, with the Prince Waikiki.
Do rooms at the Renaissance Honolulu have kitchens?
The studios and the one- and two-bedroom residences do, with in-room laundry, per Marriott. Standard rooms and suites aren't listed with kitchens.
How much is parking at the Renaissance Honolulu?
Valet only, $59 a day, per Marriott. There's no self-park, and Marriott doesn't say whether the valet will keep a car while you're at sea.
How far is the Renaissance Honolulu from Pier 2?
About 1.9 miles by road, roughly 5 minutes with no traffic, by our estimate — closer than any Waikiki hotel. HNL is about 7.5 miles. Marriott doesn't mention cruises, and "This hotel does not provide shuttle service."
Are pets allowed at the Renaissance Honolulu?
No. Marriott lists "Pets Not Allowed".
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