Royal Hawaiian Center

Wifi is free for two hours. Full of shops, including Asian cuisine. An upscale Chinese restaurant, Japanese Okonomiyaki restaurant, and in an open air food court, they have mostly everything: a J-​style bakery, burgers, pizzas, cheap Chinese, coffee, Vietnamese, Korean… You name it.
Nice ambiance and convenient if you are in a group and everybody has a different taste, but pretty crowded at times. A bit pricy for the quality of food (I call it Waikiki price).

Close to Waikiki beach and The Cheesecake Factory: p, we used to shop and hang out in this super mall.
You will find lots of stores (clothes & shoes, jewelry, accessories & apparels, beauty products & salons, pharmacy, health…), recreation, sporting… And of course restaurants (yum yum ;))
Many events (often free) like typical Hawaiian dancing & musical spectacles are organized.
Inside the mall there are lot of vegetation.
The mall is clean, well-​maintained and well-​decorated.
The service is cool and efficient. Correct !
The place is great: located on Kalakaua Ave (5^th Ave for New Yorkers or Champs Élysées for French) where is full of luxury stores and restaurants :)
Shopping, eating, having a drink… This mall and all around are superb ;)
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Aloha :)

The main reason to come here if you live here is for the boutique brands you cannot find anywhere else on this island, for example:
–Calypso St. Barth
–Tory Burch
–Western Classics (like walking on to the set of a vintage cowboy movie)
–The larger Forever 21 that has a better selection than Ala Moana
–And many other unique beach-​y or tourist-​oriented boutiques
Also the unique brands nearby:
–Urban Outfitters
–Larger H&M than Ala Moana
–Everything at the duty-​free DFS Galleria
What’s that? You’re like me and can’t afford these multi-​dollar signed shopping experiences?
Another reason to visit is to play tourist and check out their FREE cultural activity lessons:
Hula: MTuF 10 am; W 4 pm.
Lomi lomi: MWF 11 am.
Mo’olelo (Hawaiian storytelling): MW 12 pm.
Lei-​making: MFSa 1 pm.
Hawaiian quilting: Tu 9:30 am.
‘Ukulele playing: TuThF 12 pm.
Lauhala weaving: TuWTh 1 pm.
They also have:
–Live Hawaiian entertainment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 6 pm;
–A show by the Polynesian Cultural Center at 11 am on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and
–Hula Kahiko at Helumoa at 6 pm on Saturdays.
Location of the activities vary, and schedule is subject to change. Call Guest Services at (808) 922‑2299 if you have questions.
Say what? You are already a long-​time member of a hula halau and weaving collective, mastered the art of ‘ukulele and mo’olelo as a wee lad, are a lomi-​lomi practitioner, make lei in your backyard, and quilt in your spare time? Can I have some flowers then? Nah, nah, only half joking…
A third reason to visit is to stand on the land once known as «Helumoa Grove» that Hawaiian royalty frequented long before Dillingham laid the foundation for mega development in Waikiki. I really enjoyed reading Lyla D.‘s history of this place:
But seriously, I can have some flowers? I like make lei, too…

I’ve been to Waikiki many times and have enjoyed the shopping and restaurants offered here.
I occasionally have walked by when shows are going on, but never knew about the complimentary activities.
I took advantage, and joined the Ukulele class hosted by Pua. She was very informative, friendly, and a great teacher. Not only did she teach us a song, but we also got to learn a bit about the culture and history of Hawaii.
I really enjoyed my time here, and I’m happy I visited. Thank you

Who doesn’t love a mall with validated parking for the first hour and $ 1 – 2 per hour afterward that’s next to the beach and houses tons of brand names? I like coming here for the Food Court, Apple Store, Honolulu Cookie Company, to browse Tori Burch, Hermes, and L’Occ (lotions)!
The place is a nice, well-​maintained tropical paradise that’s next to Cheesecake Factory, Royal Hawaiian and the Sheraton Waikiki. It’s also going to make you walk so you can see ALL the shops because they built it like that with quite the maze of walkways in some areas.
Restrooms are in the food court on the second floor and fourth too I believe. Overall there are quite a few other dining options at the center like Doraku for sushi and Cheesecake just downstairs.
Coffee and drink options nearby are Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and the Gorilla Café all on Lewers Street or there abouts.
I come here quite often… :)

Beautiful Facility but poor signage and you have to zig zag and find your own way if you have a stroller or a wheelchair. Bathrooms are on floor 2 & 4 but to get to them you have to catch an elevator to another floor and backtrack.
I heard another lady curing the layout and I thought she was being dramatic, then I had to lugging my bags and stoller. Only then I knew exactly what she was talking about!

This is for the guest services. I planned my day around coming to their ‘complimentary classes’ and had done my research online, scoured their website for all the information I could possibly need! Only to get their twenty minutes early to their ukulele class and be told that I had to make a reservation at 9 AM this morning! I told them their website didn’t say this and she said «we just started it.» To which I replied, «you’re telling me I have to show up here at 9, make a reservation and then wait around around for another three hours twiddling my thumbs?» She said yes. That is complete crap, if you’re going to have a reservation system, say that online so I can be prepared! Thank you. I’ve now wasted my time.
Oh but I could go to another class I just have to show up an hour early to guarantee my spot! Who has time for that on vacation. Very disappointed to say the least.

This center reminds me of the Fashion Show Mall back home (except the food court is much better here); it’s a good hi-​lo mix of stores– LeSportsac (the flagship store), Forever 21, ABC store, Honolulu Cookie Company, Island Slipper, Island Vintage Coffee, Furla, Kate Spade, Ferrari, and many other boutique stores and restaurants– PF Changs one one end, lower level and Cheesecake Factory on the other end, lower level, plus food court favorites include: Phở Factory, Champions (mmm), Maloha Burger. (When we first visited the islands in 2005, it was very ugly and drab. There used to be bronze statues of hula dancers in the front.) So after the massive remodeling project, it’s a beautiful swan, metaphorically speaking.)
There are three elevators, except the one near PF Changs is broken. All of them don’t go to the roof (spacious), either (the largest bathroom is located there). There is a bathroom on the second level, in the food court, but that one is super busy and small– can’t be a coincidence. There is also stairs access as well as escalators on each end. As for parking, I think there is a parking garage and there is free validation for the first hour or so. (We are always walking everywhere except on our driving day.)
The grounds are beautiful, partially open-​air, so you’ll see birds, especially in the food court. The food court is undergoing an expansion to gain more seating, which is a good thing (busiest dinner hours– 6 pm to 7 pm). In the middle of the shopping center, there is a small stage, and I believe some free shows are performed here at certain day/​times.

Your typical shopping. A number of high end shops, food court, some local boutiques, standard stores you would see at Ala Moana, and of course some other restaurants in the area worth visiting (Doraku, Wolfgangs).
Throughout the day there are performances and some interactive events for passers-​bys. Great to get some excercise and shopping between the sand and sun.
Upstairs they also have a gun range and I believe a club as well.
Don’t recommend parking here as you’ll pay an arm and a leg if you’re staying for extended period. Park across the street at the old theaters/​Ross parking lot for all day prices instead so you can enjoy shopping, food and beaches.

Whether you are newlywed or nearly dead, the Royal Hawaiian Center is surely going to lure you into either retail therapy, or window-​shopping.
— In the heart of Waikiki.
— More than 100 shops including an OMEGA Boutique, Valentino, L’Occitane, Cartier, Crazy Shirts, Apple store, ABC Store and more.
— Fine and causal dining, there is something for everyone. From Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, Okonomiyaki Chibo, and of course Starbucks.
— Free cultural programs and Iive entertainment such as:
1/​Saturday: Hula Kahiki performance.
2/​Monday: Learn to string a flower lei.
3/​Wednesday: Polynesian Cultural Center Show.
4/​Thursday: Hula lesson with Kumu Hula.
As thousands of tourists and local you will have lots of fun here.
For that, and more it’s
Five Unilocal

The Royal Hawaiian Center located on Kalakaua Avenue and it consists of two blocks. One end of the shopping center has Cheesecake Factory Restaurant near the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach Hotel. While the other end has PF Chang’s Restaurant across of the Waikiki Beach Walk.
There are many choices of food establishments to choose from… whether you want to dine in at a restaurant or order from the food court establishments. When I do visit The Royal Hawaiian Center I’ve always ended up going to the food court and get a won ton ramen from Ezogiku. Back when the Five-​O Bar was open I would get a few drinks from that establishment… sadly the bar is no longer around.
The few times that I have shopped at The Royal Hawaiian Center was when Borders had a store located on the second floor walking distance to the food court. I would always browse the store and look for a book from one of my favorite authors… most times I would end up purchasing two or three books before leaving the store. I’ve also purchased a long sleeve sweater for my mom from Zumies which is located on the first floor.
Since there’s an Apple store located on the first floor walking distance to Cheesecake Factory… I would normally venture into the store and find a available MacBook Pro to log onto my FB account to play some games before leaving. Back then I was into playing FarmVille and Sorority Life. LOL.
There are times that I do manage to watch the live music performances of Hawaiian musicians and watch the dancers from the Polynesian Cultural Center perform for the tourist and locals alike. I believe there are individuals who also offer lei making or ukulele lessons at the Royal Hawaiian Center.
The Sheraton Waikiki and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel are within walking distance to the shopping center.
My most recent visit to the Royal Hawaiian Center was on Friday night September 4, 2015 with two other friends of mines. We were on a mission of completing certain check — in badges. I received the HIGH ROLLER badge for checking into Fendi and Hermes from the Royal Hawaiian Center and the Luxury Row from across the street.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this shopping plaza. 3 buildings. Many retail stores on ground floor. Food court on second floor. Fine dining on third floor.
Also, they offer cultural classes through out the week! And they are all FREE!
Some classes have limited seating like lei and weaving classes… first come first server. We arrive 30 minutes earlier, only a few seats available. So come early!

A wife’s dream and a husbands nightmare. This is what this place has been known to be called. There are so many shops and restaurants here that any female would feel like they are in heaven. It’s a very nice shopping center in the heart of Waikiki. They also sell alcohol here for all the guys to ease the pain in shopping.
Parking here can get very expensive depending on how long you decide to stay. Make sure to get validation when you shop or dine here or you’ll break the bank with Waikiki parking rates. There are pay stations that you need to pay at before leaving the parking garage. It takes credit if you don’t have any cash.
We enjoy coming here not only to shop but to walk around in the evenings because there are sometimes shows and events on Kalakaua. It’s also cooler to come when the sun is setting or has already set. It’s located close enough to the beach that you can walk over to watch the sunset. This is the one of the best shopping centers in Waikiki.

This is an oldie bit goodie mall that has a few high end shops and a decent food court. It walking distance from most hotels in Waikiki and is well worth the visit.
Several stores and restaurants have deals available if you check in on Unilocal so be sure to do so.
There’s ample seating in the dining area and on the multiple levels throughout the mall but keep in mind the stairways are closed due to construction.
The property is well maintained and the restrooms are squeaky clean! I enjoy the open air layout of the mall as it lets you take in the sun and ocean breeze.

Great outdoor mall, you get to enjoy the fresh air. Parking is a little on the expensive side but make sure you get your ticket validated. Spend $ 10 at Zumiez and they’ll give you a validation ticket.
Take a look around, you’re in Hawaii.

Staying in Waikiki, it was hard to miss the Royal Hawaiian Center.
This outdoor mall has a nice variety of stores. I was super impressed by their food court. So many options. There are also a bunch of restaurants here as well. You can purchase everything from designer apparel to fun-​in-​the-​sun apparel, fine jewelry to costume jewelry and Hawaiian treasures. There are boutiques, sporting-​good stores, Hawaii’s top surf shops, jewelry stores, craft shops, etc. There is an ABC store and Honolulu Cookie Company at this mall too.
Royal Hawaiian Center is at the very center of Waikiki. It’s situated along Kalakaua Avenue, just minutes from Waikiki Beach. The mall is within walking distance from all the main hotels and activities in Waikiki. We stayed at Hilton Waikiki Beach and it was just a 5 min walk to this mall. Royal Hawaiian Center has the largest garage in the heart of Waikiki. Their parking validation program offers FREE validated parking for the first hour and $ 2 per each hour for the next two hours. A minimum purchase of $ 10 is required for validation.

Love the RHC in Waikiki. This is a great place to find a dining option as well browse the many shops they have. Most are high end but it is definitely fun to window shop. Some of the more popular restaurants at this center is Cheesecake factory, PF Chang’s, Starbucks and a whole slew of food court favorites.

I walk through this center on Monday, Wednesday and Friday weekly. It’s about a .4 of a mile to Bank of Hawaii from my work place.
It’s clean and quiet and has many shops on all three floors. I have to warn you, some of the shops are super expensive! MOST are designer shops, but they do have a Forever 21, and upstairs I saw a few cheap t-​shirt store; the kind that is marked 5 for $ 15 but falls apart before you wear it, kind.
They also have lovely restaurants and even a food court — both low end and high end picks. It has almost everything you need, even the famous ABC store. Only one thing I can never find is a restroom.
I love the little stage area where they hold hula shows and often decorate based on certain holidays. Their Christmas display was cute and so was their Chinese New Year 2015 display.
Tip: if you want to avoid stop lights, walk along the center of the mall instead of the sidewalk lining Kalakaua Avenue OR you can walk on the pathway closest to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel & Sheraton, it’ll dump you out onto Lewers St… where there are EVEN more shops & restaurants.

I have been coming to this center ever since I was a kid. It was mostly with my late grandma though there were moments when I came here with my mother as well because of a restaurant with a great buffet called Spaghetti Spaghetti.
This mall has changed a lot over the years. There used to be a McDonald’s restaurant in here. Lots of renovations and new opening and closures have changed the mall dramatically. When I was just starting college I saw Legends in Concert here for a research project. It was so neat being allowed to interview the cast that imitated well-​known pop stars at the time.
Nowadays I stop by for yummy bites at Suntory Restaurant, Wolfgang’s, and Doraku. I enjoy all these places because the food is delicious! There is also Cheesecake Factory and an Apple Store here too!
Parking is conveniently located attached near the center of the mall. You have to go up a ramp that is located at the end of Royal Hawaiian Avenue. A lot of businesses validate here, so don’t forget your validation! You may still need to pay a little bit for parking, but it’s reasonable for Waikiki. After staying for a couple of hours I only had to pay $ 4.

The Royal Hawaiian Center is located near the center of Waikiki. It is an 4-​level open-​air commercial retail complex that extends about 3 city blocks along Kalakaua Avenue. Shops extend from Lewers Street to the Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach hotel. Walking through this complex, you’ll note that there is a high concentration of flagship stores that includes the likes of Fendi, Cartier, Bvlgari, Hermes, Salvatore Ferragamo, a permanent theater venue, casual dining food court, several anchor restaurants and local specialty retail stores.
In the center of the shopping center, Royal Hawaiian Center pays homage to its Hawaiian roots as it was built on the parcel (30,000 sq ft) of land called «Helumoa Grove». Helumoa was once known as the King’s Park and Grove. Hawaiian Royalty (Kings Kamehameha I, III and V) periodically lived on this site. Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop wrote her final codicil of her will bequeathing her lands to the Bishop Estate for the establishment of the Kamehameha Schools. During the twentieth century, the Kamehameha Schools devoted resources to restore Helumoa to its original character. Coconut palm trees and native Hawaiian flora were planted in an ethno-​botanical garden creating «The Royal Grove».
The face of Waikiki changed to introduce new and upscale tenants on the property during the last quarter of the 20^th Century. Again, Helumoa became a centerpiece to the Hawaiian culture. This time, Royal Hawaiian Center opened views to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and kept an area to reflect Hawaiian culture and the Royal Grove. The architecture of this center incorporates a dynamic interaction between man-​made construction and the organic cultivated elements.
Through the years, renovation of this center has made it more appealing to both visitors and locals.