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ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States · ESPACIO · Grand Luxury
Japanese-owned by the Kobayashi Group, ESPACIO converted the former Waikiki Beachside Hotel tower into just nine full-floor suites of about 2,250 square feet each, opening September 7, 2019 with private elevators and butler service. Forbes Five-Star rated, it is positioned as one of Hawaii's first all-inclusive ultra-luxury hotels, home to the tasting-menu restaurant MUGEN.
- 9 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Waikiki
About ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki
- Each suite occupies an entire floor of roughly 2,250 square feet with three bedrooms, private elevator access, and butler service.
- Japanese-owned by the Kobayashi Group and managed by Aqua-Aston Hospitality, it is positioned as one of Hawaii's first all-inclusive ultra-luxury hotels.
- The Forbes Five-Star property is home to the award-winning tasting-menu restaurant MUGEN.
History
ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki was created by converting the former Waikiki Beachside Hotel tower into an ultra-luxury address of just nine full-floor suites. Japanese-owned by the Kobayashi Group and managed by Aqua-Aston Hospitality, it opened on 7 September 2019.
Each of the nine suites occupies an entire floor of around 2,250 square feet with three bedrooms and baths, private elevator access and butler service. The Forbes Five-Star hotel is home to the award-winning tasting-menu restaurant MUGEN and a rooftop infinity pool, and is positioned as one of Hawaii's first all-inclusive ultra-luxury properties.
The setting
ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki sits toward the southeast of Waikīkī in Honolulu. Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach is about 3 minutes on foot. Duke's Waikiki is roughly 5 minutes' walk, and Honolulu Zoo is roughly 7 minutes' walk. Waikiki is the American beach night that still works: Diamond Head as the end wall, a public-park beach, and hotels that open onto sand and a Kalakaua parade of lights. 11 miles from Daniel K.
Restaurants and bars
- Mugen — Restaurant
Experiences
- Mugen dining — Mugen, the Forbes Five-Star restaurant, serves seasonal, low-impact ingredients from local farmers and fishers, downstairs or in-suite.
- Complimentary access to Bishop Museum — Guests are offered complimentary access to cultural institutions such as the Bishop Museum.
- Biki bikes — Guests can explore Waikiki on Biki bikes.
- Private car service — Guests can reserve one of the hotel's private cars for exploring Oʻahu.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
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