One of O’ahu’s most iconic properties, Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort, will undergo a USD$100 million (around AUD$140 million) transformation, shaped by Hawaiian surf culture and grounded in the brand’s signature barefoot luxury.
Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort is the hospitality group’s flagship property and the design-led makeover will include updates to guestrooms, due by late 2026, with the full transformation to follow.
The resort, which is popular with Aussies, will remain open and fully operational throughout the refurbishment, which will retain existing sites as well as reimagined and new elements.
Cultural stewardship flows through the redesign with every material and motif drawn from the water, land and living history of Waikīkī.
These include a staircase and patterns inspired by the ʻĀpuakēhau Stream, reflecting the ancient waterway that carried water from the Koʻolau Mountains to Waikīkī and shaped the landscape.
The Voyager 47 Club Lounge will be three times its size with floor-to-ceiling-window views of Waikīkī Beach and Diamond Head, while the famous beachfront bar, Duke’s Waikīkī, along with Hula Grill and Blue Note Hawaiʻi, will continue to define the Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort experience.
Outrigger Hospitality Group President & CEO Jeff Wagoner said: “This stretch of Waikīkī is both culturally significant and foundational to Outrigger’s identity. Our role is to steward this iconic resort with care while thoughtfully evolving the experience to meet the expectations of today’s traveller.”
“This investment reflects a clear direction for the company — advancing our position in barefoot luxury, grounded in place, culture and connection, while continuing to lead the market and inspire lasting guest loyalty.”
The announcement follows the recent introduction of the new Premier Suite Collection brand at Outrigger island properties, including penthouse suites at Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort.
KARRYON UNPACKS: The Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort makeover reinforces Waikīkī’s enduring pull, giving advisors a refreshed flagship option that blends beachfront nostalgia, cultural storytelling and barefoot luxury for Hawai’i-bound clients.
