Top 9 Luxury Condos in Honolulu

You may have noticed that this is not a more rounded ‘Top 10’ list. That is because, of all the condos in Honolulu, the properties covered here had to meet the standards of being truly luxury or even ultra-luxury.

There are many condominiums on Oahu that bring something very special to the lives of their residents, most famously in the new Kakaako buildings and the oceanfront Gold Coast properties.

However, these 9 take the residential experience to another, even higher level. Not just in their prime locations, but in their architecture and design, the depth of their personal services and their cutting-edge amenities.

See if you agree with my choices – then, at the end, read about what’s next in Honolulu luxury properties in the profiles of the projects that are in-process right now.

Park Lane Ala Moana

• Address: 1388 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
• Built: 2017 (3 Phases), 219 1 – 4BR Units in 7 8-Story Buildings on 7.3 Acres
• Amenities: Pool, Hot Tub, Steam Room, Sauna, Fitness Studio, Club Lounge, Wine Bar, Private Wine Lockers, Private Dining Areas & Dining Lounge, Movie Theater, Playground, Dog Park & More

Living at Park Lane is like having a secret escape right on top of Ala Moana Center.

Step inside the community and it feels like you’ve entered a peaceful retreat far from where you actually are, the biggest shopping mall in the State.

The lush, landscaped grounds are designed to buffer the buzz of Ala Moana, creating an oasis of calm and surprising quiet that includes both those green spaces as well as the residences.

If some shopping, dining or social time is needed, residents have a private elevator straight to the mall, with countless options waiting right there.

Residences here range from 846 Sq Ft to an incredible 6,000 Sq Ft penthouse, with most homes taking in ocean views over Ala Moana Beach Park.

Outside, your lanais start at approx. 67 Sq Ft, stretching up to 1,188 Sq Ft, giving you the room needed to host your friends. Since it is equipped with a built-in BBQ, grilling is a given.

Amenities are aimed at more sophisticated tastes, like the wine bar and cellar with private lockers for your prized bottles.

Park Lane also shines with its Residential Services team, who can handle everything from concierge requests to grocery delivery. They’ll even get the umbrellas and chairs ready for you right on the beach. All you have to do is show up.

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Waiea

• Address: 1118 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
• Built: 2016, 171, 1 – 3BR Units in 36-Story Building on 1.3 Acres
• Amenities: Pool, Sauna, Fitness Center, Golf Simulator, Concierge Services, Guest Suites, Catered Dining Rooms, Bar & Lounge, Theater Room, Dog Park, BBQs, Valet Parking

Waiea makes an unforgettable impression, from its east-facing “cast fishing net” façade, a work of art in itself, to the condos inside that fulfill the needs of a higher lifestyle.

The tower residences (floors 31 and below) offer generous layouts – one bedrooms start at 1,100 Sq Ft, the two bedrooms at 1,468 Sq Ft and the three bedrooms give you no less than an interior of 1,991 Sq Ft.

Move up into the penthouse levels (32nd floor and above), and everything gets even grander—larger interiors, unmatched views, and yes, even private pools with sweeping outlooks from them on select homes.

While most naturally focus on the prominent tower, the Waiea also has 10 exclusive Villas in the low-rise wing.

These two-story townhomes feature the same high-end finishes, but in a quieter setting. Ground-floor Villas include their own private pools, while upper levels come with private sky decks.

Across Waiea, lanais are found on every residence except the 02 stack. They begin at 69 sq. ft. and scale all the way up to the Grand Penthouse’s jaw-dropping 3,600 sq. ft. of outdoor space, most having ocean views that are often completely unobstucted.

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Victoria Place

• Address: 1100 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
• Built: 2024, 350 1 to 3BR Units in 40-Story Building
• Amenities: 3 Pools, Hot Tub, Fitness Center, Spa, Wellness Room, Wine Room with Private Lockers, Theater, Multimedia Room, Chef’s Kitchen, Private Dining, 3 Guest Suites, BBQ Cabanas

Victoria Place would be a sought after residence just from its site on Ala Moana Blvd, granting it forever unobstructed views to the ocean.

There’s a lot more here to love, though, starting with the fact that the developers took privacy and thoughtful design seriously.

One prominent highlight of this thinking is the 5th floor recreation deck, which spans over an acre but is split into two distinct areas:

On the Sunrise (Diamond Head) side you are offered the health & fitness choices, such as the lap pool, fitness center, and spa with saunas, cold plunges, and treatment rooms.

Over on the Sunset (Ewa) side are amenities more suited to your leisure time, like the infinity pool, hot tub, BBQ cabanas, and a spacious lawn for lounging.

There’s also a private garden retreat on the ground floor (available by reservation only) complete with its own pool, pool house, and event space that is a truly special setting for your get-togethers.

The building design cleverly put in place two separate pairs of elevators as well, one each dedicated to the mountain-facing and ocean-facing units, keeping traffic and noise to a minimum.

Even though Victoria Place doesn’t include lanais, there are Juliet balconies on the majority of floor plans that bring the outdoors in to you.

Plus, the lot’s extended footprint beyond the tower preserves view corridors for the greatest number of residences possible, ensuring even some of the inland-side units get to enjoy Pacific vistas.

Residences range from one bedrooms of at least 749 Sq Ft to three bedroom floor plans that can span up to 1,846 Sq Ft inside, making it one of the most coveted addresses in Kakaʻako today.

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Hokua

• Address: 1288 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
• Built: 2006, 247 2 – 4BR Units In 40-Story Building on 3.6 Acres
• Amenities: 5 Guest Suites, Concierge, Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness Center, Sauna, Tennis Court, 5 BBQ Cabanas, Playground, 2 Dog Parks, Catering Kitchen, Party Room.

Hokua sits on the most envied part of Kakaako, right on Ala Moana Blvd with its view of the coastline that will always be unobstructed.

While the lanais are small, your home has 9-foot floor-to-ceiling windows so the view is always with you and they slide open at the lanai to bring the Island surroundings inside even more.

The floor plans of these two to four bedroom condos also deserve spotlighting for their larger interior spaces at every level, from a minimum of 1,435 Sq Ft to more than 4,000 Sq Ft.

Bathrooms are wet-room designs that create a spa-like feel with open, expansive spaces for both the showers and your free-standing bathtub.

The designers made certain that your off-hours took advantage of the outlook on the Pacific from the 3rd floor Recreation Deck, too.

From both the infinity pool and the 5,000 Sq Ft fitness center you can take that vista in, which is a great incentive for a workout.

Those particular amenities have even more to enjoy, the pool long enough to get some laps in and a bubble bed that provides soothing hydro-massage benefits.

This fitness center is available 24/7 for those who like late or early sessions..

One big giveaway that this is a property that caters to its residents is the fact that it has not one, but two dog parks. One each for smaller and larger sized dogs to keep the peace.

The concierge services are substantial, providing valet parking, delivery service, car service, bell service and even a notary public if you should need one.

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Anaha

• Address: 1108 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI 96814
• Built: 2016, 311 Studio to 3BR Units in 38-Story Building on 0.76 Acres
• Amenities:  Fitness Room, Golf Simulator, Pool with Ocean View, Tennis Court, Children’s Play Area, Concierge Service & more

Anaha is another building that has the ‘wow’ factor in its design, appearing to have some of its floors rotated out of line from those above and below.

Inside, the residences maintain high standards with 9’ ceilings (10’ in penthouses), walk-in closets, freestanding bathtubs that are made to lay back in after a long day and, in most residences, your own wine refrigerator.

For those who are looking for something a little different, in the building’s podium section two-story townhomes take up the 2nd & 3rd floors, while studio to two bedroom flats take up the 4th to 6th floors.

Another difference in the podium layouts is that they have lanais of about 94 Sq Ft, whereas most units in the tower section above do not have a lanai on them until the penthouses.

Separate elevator banks serve the podium and tower residences so waiting times and traffic levels are alleviated for both areas.

Interiors across the entire building span from 430 Sq Ft to 2,906 Sq Ft in these studio to four bedroom condos.

The two exceptions are the pair of five-bedroom grand penthouse units that are 5,819 and 6,737 Sq Ft respectively, each with its own 900+ Sq Ft rooftop terrace where you have your own private infinity pool.

The 7th floor recreation deck, over an acre in size, has everything for the active person – a fitness center with sauna and treatment rooms, a tennis court, putting green & golf simulator and a kid’s play area.

Your infinity pool complements the eye-catching building design perfectly with its cantilevered section that floats 80 feet over the street below.

From the recreation deck you look out at a wide-angle view of the ocean and, even better, many residents have that same privilege right from their home here.

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Koula

• Address: 1000 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI 96814
• Built: 2022, 565 Studio – 3BR Units (475 Tower units, 90 Podium units) in 41-Story Building
• Amenities: Pool, 2 Hot Tubs, Outdoor Showers, Poolside Cabanas, Fitness Center, BBQ Pavilions, Chef’s Kitchen, Great Room, Fitness Center, Treatment Room, Locker Room, Dry Sauna, Steam Room, Kids Play Area, Dog Park, 4 Guest Suites & more.

Koula is actually set back from Ala Moana Blvd’s ‘front row’, which famously enjoys unobstructed ocean views. But that’s not a problem.

Most of Koula’s ‘second row’ position actually lines up with the Victoria Ward Park Makai and the pedestrian bridge over Ala Moana Blvd, securing an open window for much of the west side of the building. This opening extends through the ‘front row’, eliminating any possible obstruction on that land for some time to come, if not perpetually.

Next door to the west is another open, public space, the Victoria Ward Park Mauka, a large grass covered park that is a community hub, hosting events and cultural performances.

You overlook this setting from your lobby, located on the 2nd floor, that can be made fully open-air due to its retractable glass walls.

Floor plans are studio to three bedrooms that afford 300 to 1,500 Sq Ft inside and lanais of 71 to 145 Sq Ft, which a majority have a view of the ocean from to enjoy.

While the residences aren’t the largest of the nine condos covered here, there is plenty of space allotted elsewhere.

The Great Room, for example, is an impressively grand space that can hold as many as 300 people for your next big event.

Over 1.25 acres is given to the amenity deck that holds, among other things, a 25-meter pool, two oversized hot tubs, a great lawn, a fitness center (with sauna & steam room) as well as a separate fitness pavilion, a dog park and more.

The deck is positioned to take in views of the ocean and the marina as well, including from its Sunset Lounge and the event/private dining spaces to add something special to your meal or social time.

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Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki

• Address: 383 Kalaimoku St (Ewa Tower / Tower 1) & 2139 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Diamond Head Tower / Tower 2)
• Built: Built 2016 (Tower 1) & 2018 (Tower 2),  552 Studio – 3BR Units in 2 38-Story Buildings
• Amenities: 2 Pools, Hot Tub, Fitness Center, Yoga Room, Spa, Business Center, Media Room, Concierge Services, Kids Lounge & More

Owners here enjoy the best of both the resort and residence worlds with the elite surroundings and service that Ritz-Carlton is known for worldwide.

Amenities have something for the whole family, most prominently in the two infinity pools, one family-friendly and the other a lap pool, and the Ritz Kids program that provides recreation and enrichment activities for the younger ones.

The fitness center is a cut above, too, designed by A-Lister trainer Harley Pastenak with state-of-the art equipment.

You also get the first-class concierge services that typifies the Ritz-Carlton experience, as well as valet parking and in-residence dining that’s available 24/7.

Dining out is top-notch also, with celebrated Sushi Sho conveniently found right on the 7th floor recreation deck.

There are also thoughtful little touches that make life here special. One favorite: ‘High Tide’—a complimentary afternoon ice cream and sorbet service by the family pool at 2PM, with flavors changing day to day.

Residences themselves blend deco and modern design, with lanais ranging from 90 to 543 Sq Ft—and every single one offers an ocean view.

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Ka Lai (Formerly Trump Tower)

• Address: 223 Saratoga Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
• Built: 2009, 469 Studio – 3BR Units in 38-Story Building on 0.327 Acres
• Amenities: Pool, Gym, Spa, Business Center.

This property has not just a new name, but a new look as it undergoes major renovations of the common areas that are expected to be completed sometime in 2026.

The remodel integrates elements of Hawaiian heritage with modern style, featuring fine wood finishes and furniture that is custom designed.

You reside here in a five-star vacation property with the accompanying amenities, including room service, housekeeping, valet, beach and concierge services.

Even numbered units face toward Diamond Head, taking in the ocean as well on the higher floors.

The odd numbers get the advantages of looking out to the Pacific over the wide-open Fort DeRussy Park property, giving them wide-angle perspectives of the waves.

The interiors truly stand out for their larger dimensions for a Waikiki resort property, where space is usually very limited.

The floor plans run from 353 Sq Ft to the top end of 2,156 Sq Ft.

Lanais will vary, the range extending from 50 Sq Ft to 240 Sq Ft on the exterior.

The amenities are all first-rate from the fitness center to the pool and the two signature restaurants, all of which are being further improved & updated during the renovation.

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One Ala Moana

• Address: 1555 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
• Built: 2014, 206 1 – 3BR Units in 23-Story Building
• Amenities: Infinity Pool, Hot Tub, Theater, Guest Suites, Massage Room, Yoga/Pilates Room, Putting Green, Golf Simulator, Private Dining Rooms, Dog Park, BBQs and more

If you’re concerned about the perspective from One Ala Moana due to being on the shopping complex’s inland side, no need to worry.

You live on an elevated base so your building’s residences begin on the 8th floor of the structure, high above the mall’s highest levels, leaving the views out to the ocean open to units on that side.

A very nice touch is the fact that this building is divided into two distinct halves (Diamond Head & Ewa) by an interior wall on the residential levels, with each half served by its own elevator bank located on separate sides of the main lobby area.

This division creates a more private atmosphere, so you’re now just one of seven condos on your floor, instead of fourteen. On the higher floors that goes down to four units on each side.

Interiors of the one to three bedrooms span from 761 to 2,651 Sq Ft with 9-foot ceilings. The greater headroom also creates even more expansive views through the floor-to-ceiling windows you enjoy here.

An amenity deck surrounds the tower on what is the sixth floor, on top of the parking structure below. The footprint is wide enough that it has a walking path to take you through the green spaces beautifully laid out here around the building.

An infinity pool is on the mall side of the deck, along with a hot tub and a kids pool. The amenities continue inside, with a fitness center that includes a sauna & massage room, private dining rooms & entertaining spaces and a movie theater.

This building is especially good for those who want to improve their game, offering both a putting green and a golf simulator.

It also needs to be noted that, although built on, and in, the biggest shopping mall in Hawaii, it maintains a quiet atmosphere somehow.

If you want to, you can relax in your home or down by the pool, far from all the activity and noise outside.

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Honolulu Luxury Condo Projects Happening Right Now

At the time of writing, there are some exciting new projects under construction, or shortly will be, that could very well join, or maybe even displace, some of the above entries.

Ilima AKA Block E (Sales Ongoing, No Construction Yet)

• Address: 1200 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
• Built: 2030 (Projected), 148 2 – 6BR Units in 35-Story Building
• Amenities: Lap & Resort Pools, Hot Tub, Private Dining Room, Fitness Center, Sauna, Steam Room, Pool Bar, Juice Bars, Golf Simulator, Concierge Services & More

1st of two ultra-luxury towers on Ala Moana Blvd that will be built on the former Ward Centre property. Architecture will echo local icons such as the Halekulani and Honolulu Museum of Art. Residences will have 11’ ceilings and, for a large percentage, unobstructed ocean views. Likely to be the new ‘most expensive address in Honolulu’, possibly only matched by the forthcoming Park Lane Resort & Villas.

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Melia AKA Block D (Sales Ongoing, No Construction Yet)

• Address: 1218 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
• Built: 2030 (Projected), 242 1 – 4BR Units in 35-Story Building
• Amenities: Lap & Resort Pools, Hot Tub, Private Dining Room, Spa, Fitness Center, Lounge & More

2nd ultra-luxury tower that will stand in the former Ward Centre location and will have a similar design to the Ilima. Beautifully wide-open views of the ocean from the majority of units. The amenity deck is to be 1.3 acres in size.

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Alia (Under Construction)

• Address: 888 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813
• Built: 2027 (Expected), 411 1 – 3BR Units in 38-Story Building
• Amenities: Adult & Family Pools, Sauna, Cold Plunge, Dog Park, Private Dining Room & Kitchen, Salon, Pickleball Court, Bowling Alley, Health Club, Gym with Basketball Court, Playground, Movie Theater, Concierge Services and more.

Located on Ala Moana Blvd, just past the Ward Ave intersection heading west. Interiors measure from 617 to 2,837 Sq Ft, with lanais only on the east facing residences. Along with the 6th floor recreation deck, the extensive amenities will also be on the ground floor.

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Kalae (Under Construction)

• Address: 1000 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
• Built: 2027 (Projected), 330 1 – 3BR Units in 38-Story Building
• Amenities: Resort & Fitness Pools, Spa, Fitness Studio, Personal Training Room, Treatment Room, Movement Studio, Private Dining Rooms, Catering Kitchen, Sauna, 4 x Event Courtyards and more.

This 38-story tower is another ‘front’ row Ala Moana Blvd condo that will be extremely close to the water, Kewalo Basin Harbor across the street. That proximity results in stunning unobstructed ocean views for most condos, which will have 799 to 1,878 Sq Ft interiors.

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Launiu (Under Construction)

• Address: 928 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
• Built: 2028 (Projected), 486 Studio – 3BR Units in 40-Story Building
• Amenities: Resort & Lap Pools, Tide Pool (shallow) with Seating, Hot Tub, 5 Club Rooms with Full Kitchens, BBQ Cabanas, Gym, Dog Run & More

When built it will stand on the western end of Kakaako on Ala Moana Blvd, with Kewalo Basin Harbor across the street diagonally. Residences will primarily have interiors between 440 and 1,677 Sq Ft. East side units will have especially wide-open views of the ocean and Diamond Head.

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Park Lane Resort & Villas AKA Park Lane II (Sales May Start Spring/Early Summer 2026, No Construction Yet)

• Address: Not Set Yet (Will Front the Macy’s Side of Ala Moana Center along Ala Moana Blvd & Atkinson Dr)
• Built: Construction Date TBA, 2 Buildings in Complex
  • Park Villas:  1 – 5BR Units in 15-Story Building
  • Tower Villas:  1 – 2BR Units Plus Larger Penthouse Units in Approx. 30-Story Building
• Amenities: Park Villas – Rooftop Amenity Deck planned to hold Pools, Cabanas & More. Tower Villas – 7th Floor Amenity Deck. Details TBA.

Not a lot of specifics are known yet, but this will be one of the most elite properties in Honolulu. Plans are for two structures. The smaller Park Villas will be all residential with an exclusive rooftop amenity deck that will not be accessible for renters, only owners.

The Tower Villas will have most of its residences on the 7th to 15th floor, with Penthouse units on the 16th. The 17th floor & above will be a luxury hotel. Both residents and hotel guests will have use of the 7th floor amenity deck.

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Interested In A Honolulu Condo Property?

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Tracy Yamato
Certified Residential Specialist
Realtor, RS-51972
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Email: Tracy@HawaiiLiving.com