Hotel review · Waikiki
The Laylow: Waikiki’s Mid-Century Hideaway
A mid-century Kuhio Avenue hotel in Marriott’s Autograph Collection, with 251 all-king rooms, a lanai on every one, and a pool deck that turns into a live-music bar every night.
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The Laylow’s patio, February 2020. Photo: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
The 30-second verdict
Book the Laylow for a stylish, central Marriott with a lanai on every room, Hideout downstairs and a fee that buys bikes, towels and daily classes. Skip it if you want quiet at night, a hot tub, or a cheaper way to park: valet is the only option.
The Laylow at a Glance
- Area
- Central Waikiki, Kuhio Avenue side
- Address
- 2299 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
- Beach
- 5 to 7 minutes on foot, by the hotel’s count
- Price tier
- Upscale
- Destination fee
- $50 a day (Marriott, May 2026)
- Parking
- Valet only, $65 overnight plus tax
- Check-in / out
- 3 PM / 11 AM; age 21+ (Marriott)
- Rooms
- 251, all kings, every one with a lanai
- Pets
- One dog up to 50 lb
Parking, times and pet rules from the hotel’s own FAQ, checked Sep 27, 2026. The fee amount is from Marriott’s page for the hotel as captured May 14, 2026.
Best for
- CouplesGreatA king and a lanai in every room, fire pits and cocktails downstairs.
- FamiliesGoodTwo-king rooms and a suite for five, but no kids club and a loud pool deck.
- FriendsGreatA guest-only pool happy hour from 11 AM and DJs on weekends.
- SoloGreatA 24-hour gym, free bikes, daily classes and a bar with music every night.
- GroupsGoodGroup offers and lanai events, but no meeting rooms.
Pros
- Every room has a king bed and a private lanai.
- Marriott Bonvoy points and status apply.
- Hideout on site, from coffee at 5:30 AM to dinner until 10.
- The fee covers cruiser bikes, towels, daily cultural classes and poolside shave ice.
- International Market Place next door, the beach 5 to 7 minutes away.
Cons
- Not on the beach; about a block and a half inland.
- Valet is the only parking, at $65 a night plus tax.
- No hot tub, the pool is not heated, and there is no spa.
- Live music on the pool lanai every night, DJs on weekends.
Known for
Hideout
The open-air restaurant and bar on the pool lanai: modern Hawaiian food, fire pits and live music every night. The hotel leads its home page with it and gives it its own website.
Rooms
The Laylow is a Kuhio Avenue tower done in mid-century style, with monstera wallpaper, smart TVs, a fridge and a walk-in shower. All 251 rooms have king beds (the family room has two kings, not two queens) and a private lanai. The Cabana Room sits on the pool deck, and the Deluxe adds a twin daybed. Room service runs by QR code, and there is no guest laundry.
Suites
The Junior Suite adds a lounge with a daybed and two balconies. Both Corner Suite types have panoramic views, and one sleeps five with a queen daybed, a dining nook and two lanais. Sizes are not published. Accessible versions of the Cabana Room, Deluxe and Corner Suite have roll-in showers.
The Pool and Lanai
The saltwater pool is ringed by greenery and loungers. The hotel calls it tempered, not heated, and there is no hot tub. Guests get their own happy hour at the pool from 11 AM, two hours before Hideout’s public one, plus fruit, infused water and shave ice. Towels are free at the front desk. After dark the lanai becomes the bar: live music from 6 to 9 PM and DJs from 8:30 to 11:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
What the Destination Fee Covers
Marriott’s page puts the fee at $50 a day. It covers Wi-Fi, a welcome basket, beach cruiser bikes, pool and beach towels, the 24-hour gym, poolside treats and a 10 AM class most days: orchid lei making, arts and crafts or a ti leaf kupeʻe workshop. There is no spa and no kids club. Some direct-booking packages include the fee; see Waikiki resort fees, hotel by hotel to compare.
Getting to the Beach
Walk through or around International Market Place, cross Kalakaua, and you are at the Moana Surfrider end of the beach, by city lifeguard tower 2A, in 5 to 7 minutes. Just east is the walled Kuhio Beach basin, usually calm and shallow; the state plans sand work there starting in fall 2026. The hotel lends towels but no chairs or umbrellas, so rent those on the sand. A surf school checks in a few blocks west (see our surf lessons guide), and Waikiki’s beaches, section by section covers the rest.
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Hideout
Hideout serves breakfast from 6 AM, lunch, and dinner until 10 PM (10:45 on Fridays and Saturdays), with a public happy hour from 1 to 5 PM. Hideout Coffee opens at 5:30 AM with Big Island Coffee Roasters espresso, early enough for a Diamond Head sunrise. The bar’s signature is a Hawaiian-style mai tai; compare it with the best mai tais on Oahu.
Around the Laylow
International Market Place is next door, the Royal Hawaiian Center about 5 minutes, and the free Kuhio Beach hula show about 7. Valet is the only parking, and anything over 6 feet 6 inches tall pays more, so check our Waikiki parking guide before you rent. Comparing? The Hyatt Centric is the next building over, the Surfjack skips the fee, and our boutique hotels guide and the best Waikiki hotels at every budget line up the rest.
Could be better
The pool deck is also the nightlife. Hideout’s open-air lanai has live music every night and DJs until 11:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and the Cabana Rooms are sold on being steps from the pool. Light sleepers, and anyone putting small children to bed early, should ask for a high floor away from the pool and skip the Cabana Room.
Consider Instead
- Halepuna Waikiki is the quiet pick: no resort fee, an eighth-floor infinity lap pool with a hot tub, and SpaHalekulani treatments, a block back from the sand.
- Moana Surfrider keeps the Marriott Bonvoy points and puts you on a lifeguarded stretch of Waikiki Beach, with an oceanfront spa, for a $54 resort fee and $65 valet.
- Romer House suits travelers who want the same mid-century style for lower charges: a $48 amenity fee against the Laylow’s $50, daily beach gear credits, free cruiser bikes, and valet at $55 instead of $65.
Tips Before You Book The Laylow
- Check the packages. Some direct-booking packages include the destination fee or waive valet.
- Leave the car for day trips. Valet is the only option; the lobby tour desk and Avis next door rent cars.
- Measure the rental. Vehicles over 6 feet 6 inches pay the oversized rate; call ahead.
- Start happy hour early. Guests get pool happy hour from 11 AM, two hours before the public one.
- Take the bikes. The free cruisers make Kapiolani Park and the Diamond Head end an easy ride.
- Confirm the dog fee. The hotel’s pet page and FAQ list different amounts.
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The Laylow: Questions
Does The Laylow charge a resort fee?
Yes, a destination fee that Marriott’s page for the hotel put at $50 a day in May 2026. It covers Wi-Fi, cruiser bikes, towels, daily cultural classes, poolside treats and a welcome basket.
Is The Laylow on the beach?
No. It is on Kuhio Avenue next to International Market Place, and the hotel puts the walk to the sand at five to seven minutes.
How much is parking at The Laylow?
Valet is the only option, $65 a night plus tax. Oversized vehicles pay $80 plus tax, space permitting. Hideout diners pay $10 for up to 4 hours with validation.
Is The Laylow good for families?
It works for small families, with two-king rooms and a corner suite that sleeps five. There is no kids club or hot tub, the pool is not heated, and the minimum check-in age is 21.
Sources, checked Sep 26, 2026
Researched from the sources above, checked Sep 26, 2026. We never claim a visit we did not make; first-hand notes are marked as Stew’s. How we research and review.
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