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Our final hotel on our Oahu adventure was in Diamond Head.
We had heard amazing things about this boutique hotel and we were so excited to spend a couple days here. It is on the far end of Waikiki at the base of Diamond Head, clustered among other hotels. As we were making our way to it, we drove right past it on the first try. The front is what I would call understated elegance. From the street, it looks like a typical hotel. There is a small sign on the front and you are directed to pull into the driveway.
That is where anything typical stops. This hotel is pure magic!
The more we stay at boutique hotels, the more we realize just how special they are.
We were greeted by the valet, who really is more of an ambassador to the hotel and area. He helped us out of our car and directed us to the lobby to check in, which took maybe 3 minutes, and then we were on our way to our suite.
The lobby features fresh citrus water during the day, and for an hour or so a night, there is wine available to sip and enjoy. You can also borrow beach chairs, towels, and bikes to use during your stay. It was more like staying at a friends house than a hotel because the level of guest care was out of this world amazing!
We were guided up to our Penthouse Panoramic Ocean View suite on the top floor of the hotel and welcomed with this beautiful view.
The suite takes up the entire top floor and has a wrap around balcony that has nearly 360-degree views from every angle.
Inside was a Hawaiian escape like no other…
The master bedroom was light, bright, and my favorite place in the whole suite. The view was straight to Diamond Head. I had no idea that this view was even possible, but the position of the hotel made it possible.
Attached to the master bedroom were a luxurious bathroom, sitting area, and study. There was also a walk-in closet, and two desks to work at, each with their own unique views.
The girls’ room was equally wonderful…
The decor is best described as Hawaiian. I loved that it brought the outdoors inside and was luxurious while still being uber-comfortable.
Emmy and Ashley spent most of their time in the room on this couch watching movies (there is a complimentary movie kiosk in the business center). We also had dinner one night at the dining room table.
Maddie and I loved the Nespresso maker in the full kitchen and having a refrigerator made snacking so easy.
Most days Pete and I worked outside on the tables on the balcony. The breeze was relaxing and I can’t imagine a better place to get some work done.
One of the days we were staying at Diamond Head, we spent some time at the beach. The walk from the front of the hotel to the beach was less than 2 minutes. It’s maybe 100 feet and they have a little walkway to it. The beach here was quieter with just a few other people enjoying it. We went right before sunset and the colors of the sky were breathtaking!
Here is a video of this beautiful suite:
We would highly recommend staying here. We loved every moment of it and we hope to return real soon!
Wow, that looks like an amazing hotel to stay at. Now you have me dying to go to Hawaii!
Gorgeous rooms, gorgeous views, wonderful atmosphere. What else could you ask for in a hotel? I’d certainly stay there!
I would LOVE to go to this hotel! What a beautiful hotel! What a beautiful place to visit all together! Thank you for sharing your time there I feel like we were all there with you!
Wow! That suite is SWEET! I love the view of Diamond Head – I could wake up to that anytime!
It’s so gorgeous, isn’t it?!?! I could definitely see myself waking up to those views.
This hotel looks amazing!! Beautiful views and beautiful pictures!!
I look for free breakfast that’s included. If there is no breakfast, I won’t stay there!
What an amazing place! This sounds like the kind of hotel we’d love to stay at. The room is so modern and open!
What a gorgeous hotel! Of course, I can’t think of too many places that WOULDN’T be gorgeous on Diamond Head. You guys have taken the vacation of a lifetime!
I always appreciate hotels that truly offer it all, especially the little things. All of those windows and the natural light in your suite looks especially amazing!
What an AMAZING place! It looks like the kids have just as much fun as adults can!
The room is so gorgeous and the view is amazing. I will keep this in mind when I get the chance to visit.
What a gorgeous place to stay in Hawaii! It really does look magical and relaxing!
This looks so beautiful! It looks like such a magical family vacation! I would love to go to Hawaii!
I’ve never been to Oahu before, but it sounds like you had an amazing time! We took our 3 boys to Maui and they loved it!
It looks so luxurious & charming. I’ve never been to Dismond Head, but I’d love to head there in my next Hawaiian vacation.
Wow! This is so amazing. I would love to come over there with my family and bod and enjoy the overwhelming view and place. This is so perfect!
I would love to stay at such a beautiful place. The view is so amazing. I have always wanted to go to Hawaii.
This looks like such an amazing place to stay. It is so luxurious and has a beautiful view.
That place looks amazing! Great view too! Thanks for sharing!
It looks like you and your family had a fabulous time in Hawaii. That balcony is amazing!
Sounds like paradise to me, id love going there at least once in my life =D
What an awesome hotel. This room is huge and beautiful.
I love that the hotels you stayed at are very spacious, definitely perfect for families. One of the most important things in hotels is customer service and I’m glad that this hotel has a very good staff to back them up! That’s really amazing!
Oh my gosh! Wow! Those views alone would make me want to come back for sure!
I love this post. Your family looks really happy in the photos. I’m glad that you guys had a grand time. It’s really different when our families get to enjoy.
What a luxurious place to stay! Sounds like you had an amazing trip!
My kids and I went to Hawaii last year. We had a great time and can’t wait to go back
What an amazing place to stay with the whole family and the room and the beach was look relaxing
Wow! That view looks amazing!! I would love to see it in person sometime.
Looks like a wonderful resort to stay in. I know my family would love it. Just our style!
The view is amazing. My kind of view 😉 . A water front accommodation is always the best place to stay while on vacation.
I haven’t been to Hawaii for years. It is one of my favorite spots. Lotus looks beautiful I will def have to check it out.
The hotel looks lovely. Just my style. I can’t wait till we can visit Hawaii.
What a lovely and relaxing setting. Boutique hotels looks amazing!
What a gorgeous hotel. Boutique hotels are so nice and I am glad the idea is catching on.
I love Diamond Head. Hawaii has to be one of my favorite vacation spots of all time.
I think this property looks totally amazing! I would love to visit soon with my family too!
What a lovely hotel and the views are to die for. I hope we get to visit Hawaii someday. For sure I’ll feel at home there. 🙂
It looks like your family had a lovely time.
I am a fan of your pictures!
I want a hotel close to Diamond Head when we go. It’s a place I really want to see and I know noone will if it’s not close. 😉
I have no words for that view, it is mind blowing how beautiful it is
The lobby! The room! The windows! Oh my! That is a gorgeous hotel. I’d LOVE to stay there!!
Seems like a very nice hotel, I could see myself relaxing there…
What a lovely hotel with breathtaking views, I want to go to Hawaii
What a gorgeous hotel. I really want to go to Hawai’i now!
Hi,
Your posts make me miss Hawaii and want to go back. I’d love to see some pictures of your site seeing while you were there.
Hi PJ! Thanks for stopping by. I already want to go back too! Here is a link to all of our posts on Oahu, where we shared what we did each day live while we were there: https://itsalovelylife.com/tag/oahu/
This looks like such a great hotel to stay in! Hawaii is on my travel list for sure.
Omg that hotel!!! Everything about it, just fabulous!!! We go to Hawaii every few years, I will have to keep this hotel in mind next trip!
Now that’s what I called luxury! Looks like you guys had a blast. I would love to take my family to Hawaii someday.
Ooh, how fun! I want to take my girls to Hawaii.