Waikiki Grand Hotel

Hotel · Honolulu Waikiki

The Waikiki Grand is a simple hotel at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, opposite Kapiolani Park. On the second floor is Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, Hawaii’s best-known gay bar.

• ★ 3.9 on Google (1,076)
• Budget
• Gay bar in the building
• near the beach

Address

134 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

Location

Diamond Head end of Waikiki; Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand in the same building, Queen’s Surf Beach one block away

Price range

Budget, from approx. US$140 per night

Rooms

privately owned rooms of varying standard, some with balcony

Crowd

mixed, lots of queer guests thanks to the bar

What makes the hotel special

GayOut describes the Waikiki Grand as the home of Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand, the long-standing gay bar with an open lanai and views of Diamond Head. Staying here, you have Waikiki’s most important queer address right in the building and the beach outside the door.

Rooms and amenities

Many rooms belong to private owners, so furnishings and condition vary. There is a pool, a terrace, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and paid parking. Guests praise the location, balconies and staff; criticism focuses on noise from the bar until late at night, inconsistent cleaning and occasionally broken lifts.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (incl. Google reviews: 3.9 stars, 1,076 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.