Hilton’s first Hawaiʻi LXR resort debuts after $100 million redesign

Hilton’s Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts debuted in Honolulu on 13 July 2026 following a $100 million transformation, becoming the brand’s first property in Hawaiʻi. The project covers accommodation, public areas, wellness facilities and three new dining concepts.

According to Hilton, the resort includes guest rooms alongside 238 residential-style studios and suites. The investment combines a property-wide redesign with changes to its food and beverage offer, while retaining the building’s original footprint.

For Hilton’s luxury portfolio, the debut establishes an LXR presence in Hawaiʻi through the transformation of an existing property. Dino Michael, Hilton’s senior vice president and category head for luxury brands, described the project as a development for both LXR and the group’s wider luxury business.

Redesign retains the existing footprint

Bryan O’Sullivan Studio led the redesign, supported by Guerin Glass Architects. Work extended across guest rooms, public spaces, amenity floors and outdoor areas, with materials and artwork chosen to reflect Hawaiʻi’s landscape and cultural traditions, Hilton said.

The interiors use wood, lava stone, marble and woven textures, alongside custom lighting and furnishings. The art collection includes pieces by Marco Rountree, Christine Skaggs and Big Island ceramic artist Suzanne Wang, whose installation Kūkulu Ola examines the natural forces linking living things.

The residential accommodation incorporates fully equipped kitchens, private lanais and bathrooms redesigned around a spa aesthetic, with views of the Pacific Ocean or Fort DeRussy Park. Teak, warm wood tones and lava stone feature in the finishes.

Spa Ka Laʻi has also been refreshed, with treatments drawing on traditional Hawaiian wellness practices and locally inspired ingredients. Hilton said the outdoor work incorporated alternative materials and retained original design elements as part of its approach to sustainability.

Three venues reshape the dining offer

Executive Chef Yoshi Ohata leads the new dining concepts, bringing 20 years of experience and a focus on Pacific Rim cooking. The venues cover a signature restaurant, a lobby cocktail lounge and breakfast service.

The Kini Room has 86 seats and a menu combining coastal and Pacific Rim influences. Dishes include Kagoshima A5 Wagyu sushi, lemongrass-braised lamb shank and a pie made with Kona coffee, ube and vanilla ice creams.

Muse Lounge occupies the redesigned lobby, serving cocktails based on Hawaiian recipes alongside sharing dishes, oysters and caviar. Bloom Cafe & Restaurant provides breakfast overlooking Waikīkī, with options including guava cream cheese waffles, mochi pancakes, fish with miso and poke bowls.

Launch offer accompanies the debut

Jason Grosfeld, chairman and CEO of Irongate Group, the real estate firm whose portfolio includes Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach, said the aim was to connect the resort’s service and experiences with the character of its destination. Managing director Scott Ingwers said the changes brought more contemporary spaces while retaining the property’s established approach to personal service.

The resort is taking bookings for a limited-time “Discover Luxury” package to accompany the debut. The offer includes a $1,000 resort credit for guests to use towards the property’s offerings.