Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Island Breakfast Favorites and Evening Cocktails Steps From the Beach
Start the morning at Ilima Café with Hawaiian and American breakfast favorites, including Loco Moco, buttermilk pancakes, sweet bread French toast, and papaya boats. Guests booking direct receive a signature breakfast perk, and hotel guests enjoy 15% off food. In the evening, head to the lobby-level Surf Bar Waikiki for hand-crafted island cocktails, premium spirits, light bites, live music, and a 15% guest discount on cocktails and food.
Ilima Café
A welcoming American/Hawaiian restaurant at Waikiki Resort Hotel serving breakfast favorites including Loco Moco, buttermilk pancakes, sweet bread French toast and papaya boats. Ilima Café suits guests starting the day with familiar island flavors, with a comfortable, easygoing feel.
- Serves: Breakfast
- Hours vary — see concierge
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DINE & DRINKS FAQs
What dining options are available at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Waikiki Resort Hotel is home to Ilima Café, the property’s on-site restaurant, as well as Surf Bar Waikiki, a lobby-level cocktail lounge. Together they give guests of Waikiki Resort Hotel a place for breakfast, cocktails, and light bites without leaving the hotel.
What kind of food does Ilima Café serve at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Ilima Café at Waikiki Resort Hotel serves Hawaiian and American breakfast favorites, including Loco Moco, buttermilk pancakes, sweet bread French toast, and papaya boats, making it a popular first stop for guests starting their day at Waikiki Resort Hotel.
Do kids eat free at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Yes. Waikiki Resort Hotel welcomes families and offers a Kids Eat Free program at Ilima Café, where children 17 and under can choose one item from the Kid’s Breakfast Menu with juice or milk included, at no charge.
What are the hours for Ilima Café at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Ilima Café, located inside Waikiki Resort Hotel, is generally open for breakfast service starting at 6:00 AM. Guests are encouraged to confirm current hours directly with Waikiki Resort Hotel, as café hours can vary by season.
Is there a bar or lounge at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Yes, Waikiki Resort Hotel features Surf Bar Waikiki, a cocktail lounge on the lobby level offering hand-crafted island cocktails, premium spirits, and light bites, along with live music from 6 PM to 2 AM.
What can I order at Surf Bar Waikiki?
Surf Bar Waikiki at Waikiki Resort Hotel offers a curated light-bites menu featuring items such as The Salmon Board, the Tandem charcuterie board, and the Petite Charcuterie Bite, paired with hand-crafted cocktails.
Is Surf Bar Waikiki open to all ages?
Surf Bar Waikiki at Waikiki Resort Hotel welcomes guests earlier in the evening, but becomes 21+ after 9:30 PM, when valid ID is required and DJ sets begin. Waikiki Resort Hotel itself remains a family-friendly property, with dining at Ilima Café suited to guests of all ages.
Do guests get discounts on dining at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Yes. Guests staying at Waikiki Resort Hotel who book directly receive a complimentary or discounted signature breakfast at Ilima Café, plus a 15% discount on food at Ilima Café, and 15% off cocktails and food at Surf Bar Waikiki.
Does Waikiki Resort Hotel use locally sourced or organic food?
Waikiki Resort Hotel emphasizes sustainable dining, with 80% or more of its on-site food locally sourced and organic food options available, reflecting the hotel’s broader commitment to eco-friendly practices.
Is Ilima Café wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Ilima Café at Waikiki Resort Hotel is a wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant, part of the hotel’s overall accessible design, which also includes a front entrance ramp and wheelchair-accessible parking.