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The one with a luau, and the night out is the point, not the room. The Royal Hawaiian is AAA Four Diamond on Kalakaua Avenue, with the Mai Tai Bar, Azure, Surf Lanai and the 'Aha'aina Luau on the grounds — the evening is the reason to book it.
Getting in is easy to price: Marriott lists an airport shuttle at $20 one way, by reservation, and puts HNL 9 miles off.
The extras are where the splurge grows — a $52 nightly resort fee plus tax, then $55 to self-park or $65 for valet, before tax. The Malulani Pool closes at 6 PM, so a late-afternoon arrival gets a short swim, not a long one.
Book the luau for the night before and the cab for the morning; Pier 2 is about 3.9 miles away by our no-traffic estimate.
Book it if
- The luau, the night before you sail
- Kids who'll use the Helumoa Playground waterslide
- Flyers who want the airport ride priced at $20
Look elsewhere if
- You'd rather not pay a $52 resort fee on top of the rate.
- You're traveling with a pet — they aren't allowed.
- You want a swim after dinner; the pool closes at 6 PM.
What The Royal Hawaiian charges for, and what it leaves out
What a night here buys and what it adds: green is on offer, gold costs extra or carries a catch, grey isn't stated.
Your night before, from here
From the luau to the gangway, using only Marriott's pages for the resort.
The Mai Tai Bar, Azure, Surf Lanai, the Royal Hawaiian Bakery and the 'Aha'aina Luau, with the Malulani Pool, 8 AM to 6 PM, the Helumoa Playground's waterslide and the Abhasa Spa.
The resort's shuttle is airport-only, so book a cab or rideshare for the pier.
Not stated.
About 3.9 miles to Pier 2, our estimate with no traffic. Your cruise line names the pier — Pier 2 or Pier 11.
$55 plus tax to self-park, $65 for valet; nothing on parking through a cruise.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you're coming from. Solid lines are rides the Royal Hawaiian sells; a question mark is a leg you'll book — the ship, in this case.
An airport shuttle at $20 one way, reservation required, on +1 808-260-8950; Marriott puts HNL 9.0 miles away.
Airport shuttle, by reservation · +1 808-260-8950
The shuttle the resort sells runs to the airport for $20 one way, not to the ship, so for Pier 2 you book a cab or rideshare.
About 3.9 mi to Pier 2 — our road estimate, no traffic.
Self-parking is $55 plus tax a day ($7.50 an hour) and valet $65 plus tax. The resort says nothing about a car staying while you sail.
Parking for your stay: $55 plus tax a day ($7.50 an hour); valet $65 plus tax.
The shuttle the resort sells runs to the airport for $20 one way, not to the ship, so for Pier 2 you book a cab or rideshare.
About 3.9 mi to Pier 2 — our road estimate, no traffic.
Flying in on sail day? Check your landing time first.
Distance
No distance statedThe resort doesn't mention cruises. Marriott puts HNL 9.0 miles away; our road estimate to Pier 2 is about 3.9 miles, 11 minutes with no traffic.
Source: royal-hawaiian.comCruise shuttle
No shuttle statedThe shuttle the resort sells runs to the airport for $20 one way, not to the ship, so for Pier 2 you book a cab or rideshare.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking is $55 plus tax a day ($7.50 an hour) and valet $65 plus tax. The resort says nothing about a car staying while you sail.
Source: marriott.comParking for the cruise
No cruise parking at the piersAt the piers there's nowhere to leave a car for the cruise, and the lot beside Pier 11 bars overnight parking. Our parking guide has the garage that does take cars overnight.
Source: ncl.comWant the North Shore before the luau? Honolulu cruise rental cars compares the desks, and a one-day Waikiki rental saves paying $55 a night to park. The ship and the islands are in the Hawaii cruise guide.
The night you’re paying for
The evening
Pool · Food or drinks on siteThe Mai Tai Bar, Azure, Surf Lanai, the Royal Hawaiian Bakery and the 'Aha'aina Luau, with the Malulani Pool, 8 AM to 6 PM, the Helumoa Playground's waterslide and the Abhasa Spa.
Breakfast
Not statedNot stated.
Address
Kalakaua Avenue, central Waikiki2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Four DiamondAAA rates it Four Diamond. Forbes Travel Guide's Oahu page doesn't rate it.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, fees and policies, as Marriott lists them for the resort. Where it's blank, they don't say.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
$52 a night, plus tax: lei greetings, yoga, cultural events, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
In the resort fee
Parking for your stay
$55 plus tax a day ($7.50 an hour); valet $65 plus tax
For the cruise itself, see Parking.
Breakfast
Not stated
Pool
Malulani Pool, 8 AM–6 PM; Helumoa Playground with a waterslide; cabanas
Pets
Pets aren't allowed.
Food and drink on site
- Azure RestaurantRestaurant
- Mai Tai BarBar
- Surf LanaiRestaurant
- Royal Hawaiian BakeryBakery
- 'Aha'aina LuauLuau
Rooms
Marriott's pages we read for the Royal Hawaiian don't break down its room types, so ask before you pick one.
Accessibility
The Royal Hawaiian’s pages we read say nothing on accessible rooms — ask before you book.
On site
- EV chargingYes
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerNot stated
- Pets allowedNo
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond on AAA’s 2026 list
- Abhasa Spa
- Pets not allowed
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon. Minimum check-in age 18.
- A resort fee of $52 a night, plus tax: lei greetings, yoga, cultural events and Wi-Fi.
- Self-parking $55 plus tax a day; valet $65 plus tax.
- Airport shuttle $20 one way, reservation required, +1 808-260-8950.
- AAA Four Diamond on AAA's 2026 list; not on Forbes's Oahu page as we read it.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Breakfast
- The distance to the terminal
- Whether you can park while you cruise
The Royal Hawaiian's fees and times as Marriott listed them on October 2, 2026 — check the resort fee and parking again before you book.
The other splurges near the ship
Mai tais tonight, the ship tomorrow.
Tell us your sail date and we'll price the Royal Hawaiian for the night before, luau and all. No payment on the form.
The Royal Hawaiian FAQ
How much is the resort fee at the Royal Hawaiian?
$52 a night, plus tax, per Marriott — charged every night, not once per stay, for lei greetings, yoga, cultural events and Wi-Fi.
Does the Royal Hawaiian have an airport shuttle?
Yes, at $20 one way, reservation required, on +1 808-260-8950. Marriott puts HNL 9.0 miles from the resort.
How much does it cost to park at the Royal Hawaiian?
$55 plus tax a day to self-park, or $7.50 an hour, and $65 plus tax for valet. Nothing we read covers leaving the car for a cruise.
When does the Royal Hawaiian pool close?
The Malulani Pool is open 8 AM to 6 PM. The Helumoa Playground, with its waterslide, and bookable cabanas are alongside.
How far is the Royal Hawaiian from the Honolulu cruise port?
About 3.9 miles to Pier 2 by our estimate, roughly 11 minutes with no traffic. The resort doesn't give a figure of its own.
Booking the cruise too?
Sailing from Honolulu? Send your dates and we'll pair The Royal Hawaiian with the cruise and the ride to the pier. No obligation.
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