A couple weeks ago I visited Hawaii for the first time in many years. I had planned a trip for my parents and I on Oahu and Maui and needed hotels that could accommodate 3 people comfortably. This is how I found The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach – the perfect solution for a luxury family vacation.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
Luxury Suites Perfect for Families
The Suite and the View
Planning the perfect family vacation isn’t easy when it comes to my parents. They require a lot of space and have very high standards for the quality of the accommodation. They also prefer to cook on their own and be able to wash their dirty clothes during their travels. So when I found The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach I was overjoyed! Their one and two bedroom residences met all of our needs! We booked an One Bedroom Grand Ocean View Suite, and were very happy with how large the suite was. The suite came with a fully equipped kitchen as well as both a washer and a dryer! We were able to cook several meals at the hotel during our 4-day stay.
In addition to all the high quality amenities, the views from our balcony were stunning to say the least. Imagine sitting on the balcony reading your favorite book with gentle ocean breezes. The suite and balcony were so amazing we didn’t feel like leaving most the time! (it’s true!) Another thing I loved about The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach was the fact that I could connect to my Netflix and Youtube accounts to watch from their large screen. I watched two Netflix movies during our stay and caught up with all the newest Youtube videos from my favorite Youtubers.
5 Star Standards
It goes without saying that The Ritz-Carlton’s 5 star standards are unparalleled. I cannot express enough how amazing their service was. Upon arrival, we were greeted with friendly faces and fresh leis for each one us. The entire check-in process went very smoothly. Whenever we had any issues during our stay, there were staff to help us out and answer all of our questions.
I also heard that one of the best sushi restaurants can be found in The Ritz-Carlton Residences – Sushi Sho. We didn’t get the chance to make a reservation there but the restaurant was recommended to me by a fellow foodie friend who eats at the best sushi restaurants around the globe. Instead, we enjoyed some in-room breakfast and it was, of course, amazingly delicious!
Infinity Pool with a View
How could I say no to a gorgeous infinity pool with a view? During our stay at The Ritz-Carlton Residences I made sure to take advantage of this beautiful infinity pool. This is the perfect spot for sunbathing during the day and at night you can actually have this pool to yourself! If you prefer to sunbathe on the beach instead, the staff will also give you a handy “beach bag” complete with towels and water bottles for you to take to the beach.
Location
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach is not a beach front property, but is within a short walk to Waikiki Beach and all of the stores. This meant that it was quieter and we had more privacy going in and out of our hotel. We loved that it was a mere 10 minute walk from our favorite Japanese supermarket – Mitsuwa. We walked there everyday to stock up on groceries so that we could cook in the comforts of our suite. I also loved that it was super close to a DELICIOUS udon store called Murakame Udon.
Overall
If you love spacious suites, top notch kitchen amenities and want to stay at a hotel that feels like home, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach is your ideal choice. From the convenient location to the amazing service, every aspect of the hotel exceeded our expectations! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to stay here again whenever we come back to Oahu, Hawaii.
How relaxing is this view of the ocean?
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