Don't Want to Cross the Pacific to Hawaii? The "Hawaii of the East" Is a Great Alternative

Halekulani Okinawa, known as the "Hawaii of the East," offers azure waters and white sand beaches that rival top Southeast Asian islands, one of Asia's best whale watching areas, and snorkeling environments comparable to the Maldives... If you don't want to travel far to Hawaii, then Halekulani Okinawa is a choice you can't go wrong with. Established in Hawaii in 1917, this hotel brand is renowned for its unique locations, vacation atmosphere, and signature service. Following a boutique approach, there are currently only two properties worldwide, located in Waikiki, Hawaii and Okinawa, Japan, living up to their brand meaning: "a house befitting heaven"! This is the second Halekulani property globally, situated within Okinawa Kaigan National Park, surrounded by crystal-clear blue waters and lush green forests. It features a 1.7 km coastline and beach exclusively for hotel guests. The hotel boasts five indoor and outdoor pools with different styles, with the main pool crafted from 1.5 million mosaic tiles forming the hotel's signature orchid design! The hotel offers 360 rooms and suites, all with scenic balconies overlooking the emerald sea and white sand beaches of Okinawa Kaigan National Park. Rooms in the Sunset Wing provide stunning sunset views. Worth mentioning are the Orchid Suites and five villas that come with private swimming pools and jacuzzis. The hotel provides comprehensive dining experiences! These include a creative restaurant helmed by Hiroyasu Kawate, one of Asia's most popular Michelin-starred chefs, the authentic Japanese restaurant AOMI, and a bar with breathtaking sunset views... There's even a live band performance around 6 PM!