Kaka'ako Travel Guide
Honolulu
Popular places to visit
Ward Village Shops
During your visit to Honolulu, you can do some window-shopping at Ward Village Shops. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
Kaka'ako Waterfront Park
After visiting Kaka'ako Waterfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Honolulu. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Waikiki Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Waikiki Beach, a popular beach in Honolulu. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the surfing spots.
Pearl Harbor
Explore the great outdoors at Pearl Harbor, a popular spot to commune with nature in Western Honolulu. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Ala Moana Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.
Honolulu Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Top hotels in Kaka'ako
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hotel is dated. Check in process was not great, staff member who assisted us failed to give any information regarding the hotel, our stay, amenities. Pools and lagoon are not private, anyone can come in and hangout.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
We loved the resort. The service and staff were amazing. The only thing we didn’t like was after all the money you spend to stay there they still want an addl $65 a night for parking and they don’t feed you. All the other all inclusive resorts we’ve stayed in feed you also, they want you to pay for ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
I regret not getting ocean view. They put me on the 3rd floor and the view was a big tree in the way to at least view a bit of the ocean. Oh well, it’s not the trees fault lol. The hotel is clean and the pool is excellent. The bathroom in my room was a bit small. The bathrooms do not have ventilation ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Good
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Best place to stay in Waikiki!!!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Prince Waikiki
Very clean rooms with a great view of the marina.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kaka'ako
Downtown Honolulu
Unique features of Downtown Honolulu include the shopping and beaches. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or King Kamehameha Statue while you're exploring the area.
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
Koreatown
Koreatown might not have many top sights, but Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Waikiki
Waikiki Beach and Waikiki Beach Walk are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Waikiki. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, island views and popular shops.
Chinatown
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Chinatown. You might want to make time for a stop at Honolulu Harbor or TAG - The Actors' Group.
McCully - Moiliʻili
Though McCully - Moiliʻili may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk.
