While the vibe might be free-spirited, some serious thought has gone into this 228-room hotel, opened in 2023 by hospitality group Dovetail + Co. Within close walking distance to the beach, and overlooking the Ala Wai canal, the property champions local talent throughout, from the sunny, retro-chic interiors by Honolulu’s Vanguard Theory to Friday poolside vinyl sets by homegrown record label Aloha Got Soul. There’s the B-Side Coffee Bar for a caffeine fix, Redfish restaurant for next-level poke and the speakeasy-style Lost + Found for sundowners — all between dips in the gorgeous saltwater pool and activities spanning circuit classes to volunteering sessions at a nearby community farm.
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