Penthouse Hoku Terrace Direct Ocean View
450 sq. ft. / Ocean View / 2 Guests / 1 King Bed
Set high above Waikiki, the Penthouse Hoku Terrace Direct Ocean View at Hotel La Croix offers 450 sq. ft. of non-smoking space for 2 guests. A private lanai frames the ocean view, creating an easy place to pause between beach days, pool time and evenings in Honolulu. Inside, climate-controlled air conditioning, free WiFi, an in-room safe and a refrigerator with freezer add practical comfort to the penthouse setting. The room is arranged as a bedroom with 1 king bed, bedsheets provided and the option to request fresh bed sheets or a change of towels during your stay. Entertainment is covered by a 55-inch LED TV with cable channels and streaming services, while wireless internet access keeps your own devices connected. The private bathroom has a soaking tub and a glass-enclosed shower, along with towels, free toiletries, shampoo, soap, toilet paper and a hair dryer. Cribs or infant beds are available for a surcharge on request, and connecting or adjoining rooms may be requested, subject to availability. Your stay is not all-inclusive, so the experience is designed around flexible hotel comforts rather than packaged meals and drinks. Room service is available during limited hours, housekeeping is on request, and Hotel La Croix also offers complimentary lobby coffee and tea in the morning. Guests can make use of free WiFi in the room, and the hotel’s published amenities include an outdoor saltwater infinity pool, poolside bar, fitness center, sauna, beach gear and complimentary cultural activities, giving you simple ways to shape each day at your own pace.
What's included in this room?
- Private lanai framing direct ocean views above Waikiki
- 450 sq. ft. penthouse-level room arranged as a single bedroom
- One king bed, sleeping up to two guests comfortably
- Private bathroom with a shower, hair dryer and free toiletries
- Bedroom finished with walnut flooring, blackout drapes and calm penthouse styling
- In-room refrigerator and freezer keep drinks and snacks close at hand
- 55-inch LED TV, free WiFi, in-room safe and limited-hours room service
- Guests enjoy the saltwater pool, beach gear and complimentary lobby coffee
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Penthouse Hoku Terrace Direct Ocean View FAQs
What does the Penthouse Hoku Terrace Direct Ocean View room look out on, and is the view worth the upgrade?
The room’s private lanai frames a direct ocean view over Waikiki, well above street level, so sunrise and evening light hit the water without buildings breaking the sightline. For guests who want to start the day with coffee facing the ocean rather than a courtyard or partial view, the penthouse placement makes the upgrade worthwhile.
How are the beds set up, and who does this room suit best?
The room has 1 King Bed and sleeps 2 guests, making it best suited to couples or solo travelers wanting a quiet, self-contained retreat rather than a room built for a family group.
Does this room have a balcony, terrace or plunge pool, and how is it typically used?
Yes, it has a private lanai rather than a plunge pool or swim-out, and guests generally use it as a quiet spot for morning coffee, sunset drinks, or simply taking in the ocean air before heading down to the pool or beach.
What is the bathroom like in this room category?
The private bathroom pairs a soaking tub with a glass-enclosed shower, along with a hair dryer, free toiletries, shampoo, soap and fresh towels available on request.
How does this room compare with the categories below and above it?
Standard ocean-view rooms at Hotel La Croix typically don’t include a private lanai at this elevated penthouse level, while higher categories such as the Palms Beach House or Platinum-tier rooms add access to the Monkeypod Club Lounge with its morning fruit and coffee and evening drinks — an inclusion this category does not carry.
What's included for guests booking this room category?
Guests get complimentary lobby coffee and tea each morning, use of the outdoor saltwater infinity pool and poolside bar, complimentary beach gear like chairs, snorkels and boogie boards, and access to the hotel’s cultural activities such as lei making, hula and sunrise yoga, plus in-room WiFi and a safe.
Is this room a good fit for couples, families or longer stays?
It’s designed with couples in mind given the single king bed and 450 sq. ft. footprint; families with an infant can request a crib for a surcharge, but the room isn’t set up for older children or extended family stays since no rollaway beds are offered.
How far is this room from the beach, pool and restaurants?
The hotel sits near Waikiki’s beach walk area, with Fort DeRussy Beach Park within about a 10-minute walk and Waikiki Beach itself roughly half a mile away, while the Beach Haus Pool and its poolside bar are on site for guests who’d rather stay close to the room.
Is the penthouse level a quiet part of the hotel?
Being set high above Waikiki’s street level, this penthouse category tends to feel more removed from the ground-floor bustle, giving guests a calmer, elevated base while still being close to the pool, lobby and nearby Kalākaua Avenue energy.
What should guests know about this room that isn't obvious at first glance?
Room service runs on limited hours rather than 24/7, and connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested but are subject to availability, which matters for anyone hoping to link rooms with a nearby party.