The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki

Hotel · Waikiki

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7 Great Hotels in Hawai'i for Ocean Lovers - AFAR

"Once a week on the shores of Honolulu’s Waikīkī Beach, a cultural guide at the Royal Hawaiian leads a Hi‘uwai, a traditional Hawaiian sunrise ritual intended for cleansing and purification. As the guide begins a blessing, the group steps into the ocean, then returns to shore, faces east toward Diamond Head crater, and chants “E ala e,” a call for the sun to rise and to mark a new beginning." - Jennifer Flowers

https://www.afar.com/magazine/hotels-in-hawaii-where-you-can-feel-connected-with-the-ocean

2259 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815 Get directions

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