Outrigger Hospitality Group has opened the newly rebranded Outrigger Waikīkī Paradise Hotel, a conversion of the former Ohana Waikīkī East and the brand’s second craft hotel following the Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel.
Built on the historic land that was once part of Princess Ka‘iulani’s Waikīkī estate, ‘Āinahau—meaning “cool land”—the Outrigger Waikiki Paradise Hotel draws its name and inspiration from the estate’s former title, “Paradise Garden.” Greenery, lakes and Hawai‘i’s first banyan tree all are reflected in the hotel’s design.
Located steps from the beach and adjacent to International Market Place, the Outrigger Waikīkī Paradise Hotel has 443 newly-renovated guestrooms and suites.
Local artists and influencers—collectively known as “The Paradise Originals”—have curated the hotel. This group includes visual artists like Jack Soren, a wave-surfing, mural-painting native Hawaiian from the North Shore of O‘ahu; and Lauren Roth, whose art has been in galleries and collaborations with brands like Hermès and Nordstrom. Other contributing artists include Leslie Cariaga, creative director at Refinery Creative, who designed the fun “Come Be Here” mural at the pool; and JT Ojerio of Aloha de Mele, who created the life-size surfboard lobby mural. Lobby artwork includes pieces from large-scale muralist Kamea Hadar and contemporary visual artist Marques Hanalei Marzan. Guestrooms have custom wallpaper designed by Hawaiian tattoo scholar Kalehua Krug.
“The Paradise Originals” also include culinary crafters: Alison “Bo” Tanaka, EVP and chief financial officer of Tanaka of Tokyo and Jonathan Rotmensch, CEO and founder of Hawaiian Aroma Caffé alongside The Gallery Waikiki, are behind Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar and Teppanyaki at Tanaka of Tokyo.
The hotel also has two conference rooms, a remodeled pool and a fitness center with Peloton and Technogym equipment.