The ‘Alohilani Story

Our resort is proudly named in honor of Queen Lili’uokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Beloved by her people, she was a music composer, an author and an ardent supporter of her culture. Her spirit is infused into the resort, which shares the same privileged location as her beachside home Ke’alohilani, meaning the royal brightness. She came here to relax, be inspired and welcome her guests. We strive to continue her legacy today.

Legacy of hospitality

Here, the Queen would have welcomed her guests with warmth, comfort and generosity of spirit. At that time, she would have provided the finest hospitality in Hawai’i. Today, our team has the privilege and honor of perpetuating this legacy of hospitality for our guests at ‘Alohilani.

Legacy of culture

The Queen was a poet, musician and reveled in the culture of the Hawaiian people. At ‘Alohilani, we are a portal to this culture. We curate select experiences, to share the vibrancy and distinctiveness of the islands with our guests.

Legacy of wellness

The Queen would come to her summer cottage to relax and refresh. We continue to offer this legacy of rejuvenation to our guests today. With the wealth of amenities and activities at ‘Alohilani, visitors have the opportunity to connect with wellness and relaxation.

Legacy of location

We have the honor and privilege of continuing the story of this already-storied place. We express this honor through our commitment to sustainability and community.

As the only carbon-neutral property on Oahu, we make choices that reflect our awareness that we are stewards of this land for the generations who follow. To this end, we are proud recipients of the green key certification.

We are committed to replanting native trees on Oahu and welcome visitors and new team members to participate in the activity. This action reflects our commitment to a positive impact that will outlast us all.

We also welcome those who already call Oahu home. We work with not-for-profits and other community-based organizations to support their events, fundraisers, galas and more.

This is The Place

In honor of her legacy and a deep commitment to preserving Hawaii’s forests, ‘Alohilani has partnered with Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI), a non-profit organization committed to returning the indigenous koa, milo and sandalwood trees back to the Hawaiian Islands. By staying at ‘Alohilani, guests can contribute to these efforts.

Guests are encouraged to visit HLRI’s Gunstock Ranch on Oahu’s beautiful north shore and plant their own tree. Scenic tree planting tours include horseback riding, helicopter and UTV tours. Each tree planted through HLRI is tagged with an individual radio- frequency identification chip that records everything from genetic makeup and health to the circumstances of the planting. Guests can track their tree throughout its lifetime.

On the Big Island, HLRI has already planted 400,000 trees on 1,200 acres. It was designated by the World Wildlife Fund as the first Gold Standard Certified Forest Carbon Credit in North America and remains the only koa carbon credit in the world. The forest is pumping clean oxygen into the atmosphere at an astonishing rate: one koa tree alone can offset a vacation for a family of four. ‘Alohilani, with the help of their guests, has pledged to plant 100,000 trees with HLRI, helping to revive Hawaii’s endangered hardwood species and rehabilitate a native ecosystem.