Honolulu, Oahu

The Grand Islander, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club, is a 38-story luxury all-suite tower rising about 450 feet at 2023 Kalia Road in Waikiki, Honolulu, integrated into the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort's 22-acre beachfront campus. Opened in phases around 2021-2022, it offers 411 spacious 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom suites with full kitchens, washer/dryers, living/dining areas, spa-like bathrooms with rain showers and soaking tubs, and private balconies capturing ocean, mountain, or city views, perfect for families seeking home-like comforts amid Waikiki's energy.​

Guests access the full Hilton Hawaiian Village amenities including multiple pools, spas, fitness centers, dining (over 20 outlets), water sports, shopping, and Kahanamoku Lagoon beach just steps away, plus on-site perks like a 3rd-floor pool, cabanas, cultural activities, and a daily resort charge covering WiFi and classes. Its prime spot near Ala Moana Center, Convention Center, and Duke Kahanamoku Statue makes it ideal for conventions, shopping, or beach lounging in Oahu's tourist heart.​

From a technical standpoint, the high-rise uses a reinforced concrete core and steel framing for seismic resilience in Honolulu's zone, with high-performance glazing and curtain walls optimizing natural light and views while managing heat gain via efficient HVAC and LEED features. Multi-elevator banks and podium-level parking support high occupancy, with interiors blending modern chic (water-featured lobby, eco-friendly finishes) and Hawaiian motifs for a resort feel on a compact urban beach site.​