In-Room Washer/Dryer vs. Full Kitchen + Floor Laundry: Know Before You Book
- True In-Unit Washer/Dryer + Gourmet Full Kitchen: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach (in 100% of studios & suites, with a $0 resort fee!) and Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach LXR (in 1-to-3 bedroom suites; $40 + tax resort fee).
- Washer/Dryer in Every Suite, Across From Kuhio Beach: Aston Waikiki Beach Tower (1- and 2-bedroom suites; valet for one car included in the $65 + tax amenity fee).
- True In-Unit Washer/Dryer + Full Kitchen in Ko Olina: Aulani Disney Resort (1-to-3 Bedroom Villas).
- Best Mid-Range Full Kitchens (With On-Site Self-Service Laundry): Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites, Aston at the Waikiki Banyan, and Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites.
Compare Live Waikiki Hotel Rates & Availability
When you are spending 7 to 14+ nights in Hawaii—especially if you are island-hopping or traveling with kids—two amenities transform your trip: a real full kitchen (full-size refrigerator, stovetop burners, oven, microwave, and cookware) so you can stock up on poke, tropical fruit, and breakfast supplies at Foodland Farms or Whole Foods, and a washer and dryer so you can pack carry-on-only.
Kitchen & Laundry Specification Table by Property
| Hotel / Condotel | Kitchen Equipment | Washer & Dryer Setup | Resort Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki | Miele appliances; gourmet kitchens in the 1- to 4-bedroom suites, kitchenettes in the smaller units | In-Room Washer/Dryer in 100% of studios & suites | $0 (None) |
| Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach LXR | Sub-Zero refrigerator and Wolf cooking appliances in the suites | In-Room Washer/Dryer in all 1BR, 2BR & 3BR suites | $40 ($47.48 w/ tax) |
| Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites | 4-burner stovetop, full-size fridge, microwave, toaster (no oven listed in the hotel FAQ) | Card-operated guest laundry run by a third-party company | $45 + tax |
| Aston at the Waikiki Banyan | Fully equipped kitchen in every suite (stove, microwave and refrigerator in the renovated units) | Self-service on-site laundry (paid) | $32 + tax |
| Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites | 2-burner kitchenette in Studios; full kitchens with 4-burner stovetop, oven and dishwasher in 1-bedroom suites | On-site guest laundry; in-unit laundry in two specialty suites | $37 + tax |
| Aulani Disney Resort (1–3BR Villas) | Full kitchen in 1BR, 2BR & 3BR Villas (Kitchenette in Deluxe Studios) | In-Room Washer/Dryer in all 1BR, 2BR & 3BR Villas | $0 (None) |
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
- NO Resort Fee ($0/night)
- 100% ocean-facing studios & 1-to-4 bedroom suites
- Miele kitchens + in-room washer/dryer in every unit
Twin all-ocean-view luxury residential towers where every studio and multi-bedroom suite includes a gourmet kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer and zero resort fees.
Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Formerly Trump Waikiki (now Hilton LXR)
- $100M renovation completed July 2026
- Full kitchens & washer/dryer in suites
Formerly Trump International Hotel Waikiki, now Hilton's LXR hotel after a $100M 2026 renovation: residential suites with full kitchens and in-suite laundry, a short walk from the beach.
Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites
- Full kitchens with 4-burner stove, full-size fridge, microwave & toaster
- 500 sq ft junior suites to 1,240 sq ft two-bedroom corners, all with private lanais
- Beside Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon & Friday fireworks
Immortalized in Hawaii Five-0, the Ilikai offers 500-square-foot condo-style suites with full kitchens, huge lanais and direct lagoon access.
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
- 100% true 1-bedroom suites with separate living room
- Full kitchen in every unit
- 6th-floor rec deck with pool, 2 hot tubs, playground & gas BBQs
Waikiki’s best-value family condotel where every unit is a true one-bedroom suite with a full kitchen, large lanai and access to a massive 6th-floor recreation deck.
Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites
- Unobstructed views over 28-acre Fort DeRussy Park
- Studios with kitchenettes & suites with full kitchens
- Poolside BBQ grills for guests
Boutique condo-style hotel overlooking lush Fort DeRussy Park with kitchenettes, one- and two-bedroom full-kitchen suites, and poolside barbecue grills.
Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa
- NO Resort Fee ($0/night)
- 7-acre water park with lazy river & volcanic slides
- Private Rainbow Reef saltwater snorkel lagoon
Disney’s Hawaiian masterpiece on Ko Olina Lagoon 1, boasting Oahu’s best lazy river and waterslide complex, a private snorkel reef and zero resort fees.
In-Unit Washer/Dryer or Shared Laundry Room? Where Each Hotel Puts the Machines
“Laundry” on a hotel listing can mean anything from a stacked washer/dryer in your hallway closet to a coin room two floors down that the whole tower shares. The difference matters on a long stay: with machines in the unit you can run a load of swimsuits and beach towels after dinner, while a shared room means carrying a basket past the pool and waiting for a free dryer. This is where each property says its machines are, as of November 2026.
| Property | Where the washer/dryer is | Cost and practical notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Waikiki Beach Tower | In-suite washer/dryer in every 1- and 2-bedroom suite | No shared laundry trips; daily housekeeping is also listed |
| The Ritz-Carlton Residences | Washer/dryer listed among the residence features | The hotel also has on-site laundry and same-day dry cleaning for anything delicate |
| Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach LXR | Washer/dryer in the 1- to 3-bedroom suites | Book a suite, not a studio, if laundry is the point |
| Aulani (Ko Olina) | Washer/dryer in the 1- to 3-bedroom villas | Deluxe Studios have a kitchenette only |
| Luana Waikiki | In-unit laundry only in the Oversized Park View Studio Parlor Suite and the Luxury Park View Condo | Everyone else uses the on-site guest laundry facilities |
| Aston Waikiki Sunset | In-suite washer/dryer only in the two-bedroom, two-bath penthouse suites | Other suites use the paid self-service laundry on site |
| The Imperial Hawaii Resort | 2nd-floor self-serve laundry room | $3.25 per wash and $2.75 per dry, with change and soap vending machines |
| Ilikai Hotel | Card-operated machines managed by a third-party company | The $45 amenity fee includes a laundry detergent starter pack |
| Aston at the Waikiki Banyan | Self-service laundry on site | Paid; prices are not published |
How much should you pay for in-unit machines? On a stay of a week or less, a shared laundry room works fine: one mid-trip load at the Imperial costs $6 for a wash and a dry. From ten nights up, or with small children who go through two outfits a day, the in-suite machines at the Aston Waikiki Beach Tower, Ka Laʻi or the Ritz-Carlton Residences start to earn their keep. Our Waikiki hotel laundry guide covers the guest laundry rooms at hotels without kitchens.
Full Kitchen, Kitchenette or Micro Kitchen? An Appliance Checklist
Booking sites apply the word “kitchen” to everything from a Wolf range to a microwave on top of a bar fridge. Before you plan a week of home-cooked dinners, check which of these four tiers your unit actually falls into:
- Full kitchen (cook a real dinner for six): a stovetop, an oven and a full-size refrigerator, usually with a dishwasher. The Imperial Hawaii Resort’s Palm and Hala Suites list exactly that, plus a coffee maker, an electric kettle, a toaster, dishes and glassware. Luana’s Ocean View One Bedroom Suite with a queen bed lists a four-burner stovetop, an oven and a dishwasher.
- Cooktop kitchen with no oven listed: the Ilikai’s suites have a four-burner stovetop, a full-size fridge, a microwave and a toaster. That covers pasta, stir-fries and pancakes; it does not cover a roast or a birthday cake.
- Kitchenette: Luana’s studio suites have a two-burner stovetop, a microwave and a mini fridge, and the Imperial’s Banyan and Ohia Suites are sold with a “mini-kitchenette.” Good for eggs and noodles; tight for a family dinner.
- Micro kitchen: a mini fridge, a microwave and a coffeemaker, as at Coconut Waikiki’s rooms or Embassy Suites’ city-view suites. Fine for breakfast and leftovers, but you will still eat dinner out.
Because many condo-hotel units are individually owned, equipment can differ from one apartment to the next, so ask the hotel to confirm the oven or dishwasher in writing if your plans depend on it. For shopping, our Waikiki grocery guide compares the ABC Stores with the larger supermarkets near Waikiki.
Mandatory Fees on a 10-Night Self-Catering Stay
Long stays are where daily fees hurt, because they apply every night and are taxed at Oahu’s 18.712% rate. The table totals ten nights of mandatory fees (no room rate included) and lists the fee items that actually matter to someone who cooks and does laundry, using each property’s published fee page.
| Property | Daily fee | With 18.712% tax | 10 nights | Fee items useful to self-caterers | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton Residences | $0 | $0 | $0 | No fee charged | Valet only, $60 + tax |
| Aulani (Ko Olina) | $0 | $0 | $0 | No fee charged | $40 self or valet |
| Aston at the Waikiki Banyan | $32 | $37.99 | $379.88 | In-room coffee and tea packets, pool and beach towels, Wi-Fi, Bishop Museum and Honolulu Museum of Art admission | Self-parking $43 a day, limited, no vehicles over 6 ft |
| Aston Waikiki Sunset | $35 | $41.55 | $415.49 | In-room coffee and tea, towels, Wi-Fi, the same museum admissions | Free parking with a $150 refundable card deposit |
| Luana Waikiki | $37 | $43.92 | $439.23 | Barbecue grill use, heated saltwater pool, Wi-Fi, beach and pool towels | Valet $50 + tax |
| Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach LXR | $40 | $47.48 | $474.85 | Not itemized on the pages we could access | Valet only, $55 |
| Ilikai Hotel | $45 | $53.42 | $534.20 | Laundry detergent starter pack, in-room coffee, bottled water voucher, kids’ ice cream voucher, beach towels | Valet only, $45 + tax |
| Aston Waikiki Beach Tower | $65 | $77.16 | $771.63 | Valet for one car, in-suite arrival refreshments, reusable water bottles, children’s beach toys | Included for one car |
The Aston Waikiki Beach Tower looks expensive until you remember that its fee replaces a parking bill, and the Aston Waikiki Sunset’s free parking does the same at a lower fee. If you will not rent a car, the Ritz-Carlton Residences and Aulani charge nothing at all on top of the room. Every other Waikiki fee is in our resort fees list.
Run Laundry Like a Resident, Not a Tourist
Plan one load at the midpoint of the trip and one the night before you fly out, so you pack clean clothes and do not pay hotel valet-laundry prices. At the Imperial that is $12 for two full cycles; at the Ilikai, start with the detergent pack included in the amenity fee. Rinse sandy swimsuits in the shower before they go in a shared machine, and pack a few detergent pods from home so a load never waits on the vending machine.
Which Kitchen-and-Laundry Hotel Fits Your Trip
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
- NO Resort Fee ($0/night)
- 100% ocean-facing studios & 1-to-4 bedroom suites
- Miele kitchens + in-room washer/dryer in every unit
- Two 8th-floor infinity pools + Dean & DeLuca
Choose it when you want a washer/dryer and a gourmet kitchen without paying a resort fee. The hotel lists furnished kitchens and kitchenettes with premium-brand appliances and a washer/dryer, and adds on-site laundry and same-day dry cleaning for anything you would rather not wash yourself. Valet is the only parking option at $60 a night. Our Ritz-Carlton Residences review compares suite sizes and views.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- Formerly Trump Waikiki (now Hilton LXR)
- $100M renovation completed July 2026
- Full kitchens & washer/dryer in suites
- Earns Hilton Honors points
The former Trump International Hotel Waikiki is now Hilton’s LXR property, and its suites pair Sub-Zero and Wolf kitchens with a washer/dryer. The $40 resort fee comes to $47.48 a night with tax, and valet costs $55. Book it if you want residential-style suite space while earning Hilton Honors points; details in our Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach review.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites
- Full kitchens with 4-burner stove, full-size fridge, microwave & toaster
- 500 sq ft junior suites to 1,240 sq ft two-bedroom corners, all with private lanais
- Beside Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon & Friday fireworks
- About a 10-minute walk to Ala Moana Center; Pink Line trolley stop
Every Ilikai suite has a four-burner stovetop, a full-size fridge, a microwave and a toaster, from the 500-sq-ft Luxury Junior Suites to the 650-sq-ft one-bedrooms. Laundry is card-operated, and the $45 amenity fee includes a detergent starter pack. Book it for mid-range self-catering beside the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, and bring your own baking plans only if the hotel confirms an oven.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
- 100% true 1-bedroom suites with separate living room
- Full kitchen in every unit
- 6th-floor rec deck with pool, 2 hot tubs, playground & gas BBQs
- One block from Kuhio Beach & Honolulu Zoo
Every unit is a 535-sq-ft one-bedroom suite with a fully equipped kitchen, and the 6th-floor recreation deck adds barbecue grills (for a charge) for nights when nobody wants to cook indoors. Laundry is self-service on site. Aston caps each suite at four guests, so this is the budget pick for a family of four that plans to cook most meals; compare it with its neighbor in Waikiki Banyan vs Waikiki Sunset.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites
- Unobstructed views over 28-acre Fort DeRussy Park
- Studios with kitchenettes & suites with full kitchens
- Poolside BBQ grills for guests
- Quiet boutique atmosphere
Pick your unit carefully here. Studios come with two-burner kitchenettes, the full-kitchen one-bedroom suites add an oven and a dishwasher, and only two specialty suites add in-unit laundry. Poolside grills are open from 9 AM to 9 PM and their use is part of the $37 amenity fee. Book it if you want park views and are happy to read the room description line by line.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Waikiki hotels have a washer and dryer in the room?
The Aston Waikiki Beach Tower has one in every suite, and the Ritz-Carlton Residences and Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach LXR suites have them too. Luana Waikiki (two specialty suites) and the Aston Waikiki Sunset (two-bedroom penthouse suites) offer them in select units only; outside Waikiki, Aulani’s one- to three-bedroom villas in Ko Olina include one.
What is the difference between a kitchenette and a full kitchen at Waikiki hotels?
A full kitchen adds an oven and a full-size refrigerator to the stovetop, while a kitchenette usually means two burners or none and a mini fridge. At Luana Waikiki, for example, the studios have two-burner kitchenettes and the full-kitchen one-bedroom suites have four burners, an oven and a dishwasher.
Do Ilikai Hotel suites have an oven?
The Ilikai does not list one: its FAQ describes a four-burner stovetop, a full-size refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster. If you plan to bake or roast, ask the hotel to confirm the appliances in your specific suite before booking.
How much does it cost to do laundry at a Waikiki hotel?
At the Imperial Hawaii Resort a wash costs $3.25 and a dry $2.75, so about $6 per load. The Ilikai uses card-operated machines and the Aston condos charge for self-service laundry without publishing prices, while in-suite machines like those at the Aston Waikiki Beach Tower come with the unit.
Do Aulani villas have a washer and dryer?
Yes, Aulani’s one-, two- and three-bedroom villas include a full kitchen and a washer/dryer, while the Deluxe Studios have a kitchenette only. Our Aulani review explains how the villas compare with standard rooms, and families of five should also read our family of 5 or 6 guide before choosing a unit size.
