Waikiki, Hawaii—Ka Laʻi Waikiki Seaside, a part of LXR Motels & Resorts, introduced that it’s going to start a multi-million-dollar renovation on June 2, 2025. Led by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio (BOS), this in depth transformation coincides with the property’s fifteenth anniversary and displays developer Irongate Group’s dedication to redefining luxurious hospitality in Waikiki.
The phased renovation will embrace upgrades to the visitor rooms and suites, public areas such because the pool, and signature eating places, together with the spa, health heart, and landscaping. The foyer may even be reimagined with a brand new bar as its centerpiece. The 38-story resort will stay absolutely operational all through the method, with completion anticipated in Q2 2026.
“This renovation marks a brand new chapter for Ka La’i Waikiki Seaside,” stated Jason Grosfeld, chairman and CEO of Irongate Group. “Our reinvestment displays our deep dedication to Waikiki and elevates the usual for luxurious hospitality on this iconic vacation spot. By mixing timeless design with modern class, we’re creating an unparalleled expertise that can outline bespoke luxurious within the coronary heart of Waikīkī.”
The redesign will mix heritage and modernity below BOS Studio’s imaginative and prescient, with help from Brooklyn-based Guerin Glass Architects. Honoring the constructing’s historical past whereas using a globally impressed aesthetic, the challenge will embrace custom-designed furnishings and Hawaiian-inspired design parts all through. Strategic updates will curate a design that displays Waikiki pure magnificence and cultural richness.
The transformation introduces a refined luxurious expertise; areas such because the lobbies, Wai’olu Ocean Delicacies, pool chairs and cabanas, guestrooms, and suites will showcase soothing impartial tones, wealthy wooden finishes, and artisanal particulars. Guestrooms will embrace creamy hues, plush textures, handcrafted furnishings, and colourful ceramics. Mild oak paneling, Tajimi tiles, and marble counter tops will add texture to residing areas whereas bespoke furnishings might be added to the bedrooms.
“Since welcoming our first friends in 2009, the resort has been a house away from dwelling for vacationers from around the globe,” stated Scott Ingwers, managing director of Ka Laʻi Waikiki Seaside. “As we embark on this thrilling transformation, our dedication to the Waikiki group, our native ʻohana, and our valued friends stays unwavering.”
Ka Laʻi Waikiki Seaside is located above Fort DeRussy Park with views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head. Steps from Waikiki Seaside and surrounded by eating places and leisure choices, the resort contains residential-style visitor rooms and suites, a wellness facility, a 24-hour health heart, an infinity pool with an in depth solar deck, indoor and outside occasion area, two signature eating places providing modern delicacies, seashore companies, and a 24-hour enterprise heart.
