Swell Restaurant and Pool Bar

Amazing ! Food was great !! The club turkey sandwich with fries was soo good!! Cut into 4 pieces enough for two people to share.

Poolside restaurant and bar in the Alohilani Resort in Waikiki. We've only been here three times but found the staff and kitchen to be efficient and consistent. The food and drinks are fresh and yummy. Especially a good choice if you are in the mood for a good salad or club sandwich.

Server was amazing - I think her name was Denise. March 2024We had a table and couch to enjoy the evening DJ. We shared a pitcher of longboard beer, French fries, coconut shrimp,, and a burger with a side of gravy. Food was good, service was better. I wish I could have done a pitcher of margaritas but that's not available. We moved on later to the pool and then one of the servers were handing out cookies. We had a great experience at the Swell Pool Bar.

I absolutely love Swell! It was my favorite place at the Alohilani Resort when we stayed. The perfect place to spend the day! Pool, drinks, and food - it cannot get better. If you are hoping for a pool day, then I suggest you get up early, get a towel and claim your lounger. Otherwise, you may not get the lounger you want or any seat by the pool. You can also reserve cabanas but these are not by the pool. Other seating throughout that includes the bar, tables, along with comfy seats and couches. The staff are amazing! Servers walk around frequently and are quick to take your order. However, after 4p/5p, the servers are not around as much. Or you can place your drink/food menu at the bar. Be sure to take advantage of their happy hour menu which is called Earth to Cup from 4p-6p. The happy hour is not much of a discounted rate but offers different food than the regular menu, but the drinks are a lower price. Food and drink wise you cannot go wrong. We have tried the mahi-mahi quesadillas, meatballs, mai tai, garlic parm fries, and açaí bowl to name a few. Everything was fresh, delicious, and a decent portion! Staff also walk around and treat guests to complimentary banana bread or cookies. Nighttime offers live music and more of a swanky vibe. Take the 5th floor to Swell and you will not be disappointed.

NO HAPPY HOUR Not as described on the website & in the hotel!!! Not the same items as advertised. No discounts. False advertisement with mediocre drinks. Our bartender seemed clueless.

Swell Poolside Restaurant & Bar - such a great way to spend and afternoon or evening. Delicious food, great cocktails, wine...and greatlive music. Currently enjoying my Aloha 'Aina Vegan Bowl with a glass of refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and great live music by DJ Kenny Tekneek. Nothing better than enjoying great music and great food in this wonderful Hawaii weather. The Aloha 'Aina Vegan Bowl is one of my favorite menu items. So healthy and so delicious, so colorful. It has mixed greens, okinawan sweet potatoes, roasted beets, watermelon, edamame, cucumber, sea asparagus, and avocados with a ginger dressing. Don't knock it until you try it...watermelon and beets may sound like they don't go together, but trust me, they do. You can also add a protein to their bowls and salads...of course then it's not vegan, but just passing on this info for those who might want that option. Servers and staff are always so nice and friendly here. The bartenders are great too...they make some really good cocktails. I also love that you can come here in bathing suits and beach attire or dressed up, Some people come to read or sunbathe, others come for events or date night, or just to hang out, chat, eat, drink and enjoy the vibe. You can also rent a cabana for groups or events. You can enjoy this place and the views whether you're a hotel guest or a local. They validate parking with a purchase. Just ask your server. Tip- take the elevator to the 5th floor of the Alohilani Resort.

Ambiance- This rooftop restaurant is very cozy. Throughout my evening here, people were comfortable enough to put their feet in the sofas and cushioned wooden chairs. Service-Slow at first....met with quite a few smiles! The waiter finally got to us and handed the menu over. Once our drink and food orders were taken, it only took 10 minutes for it to be prepared. Food- I ordered the Burger which came with AMERICAN cheese, Bacon, lettuce, tomato slice, onions and secret sauce. I enjoyed this $28 burger. Yessssss, $28 and French fries can be added for an additional $3. Hmm, this burger got so messy. The sauce and Greece was sliding off the sandwich. I literally broke my own rule to place the sandwich down and digest one bite at a time. Because i didn't want the sauce to be on the outside of the bun. So, i literally held the burger the entire time . However, the burger was not only flavorful but messy. The best part was the bun and the thickness of the burger.

Fattest oysters Ive ever had.. and waited 1 hr+ for them to be shucked. They were so briny we couldn't finish them. They had a live DJ which was some girl who basically hung out at the cabana with her friends and barely paid attention to her set.

A nocturnal fundraising event brought us to Swell, which is the name of the pool bar at the Alohilani Resort.ATMOSPHERE:Intimate, modern and chic best describes the vibe, with a mix of seating arrangements including sofas, low tops and swanky cabanas.EXPERIENCE:While we stuck to the included wine-tasting at the event, my spouse was in the mood for a martini, so we headed to the bar. Because it was a fundraiser, scrips had to be purchased first, then redeemed at the bar. The worker selling scrips didn't know how much a martini was so she asked one of the female bartenders. Instead of politely offering a similar cocktail, the bartender made a face as if we asked her to strip off her clothes, frowned and disgustingly said "We don't make martinis". Wow, Ms. Unhappy, I guess you didn't want to make $45 for your hotel and more tip money. Let me get this, you stock vodka but can't shake it with ice? Your loss, clown.OVERALL:It always takes that one, "special" employee to ruin your business. One star because it's required, a second star for the facilities.

Great drinks, food and service. Nice pool and lounge area to have a quick bite. Mahalo Matt and Ramone.