Ko Olina Traveler's Lounge — Local services in Honolulu

This airport lounge is an excellent place to wait for your flight if you are looking for a very clean, calm and quiet place with comfy seating, wifi and AC -- but know there is very limited food (paid snacks only) and no alcoholic drinks. Signage isn't great, so we found it helpful to look up the map beforehand. Like other lounges at HNL, you need to go down to the ground / garden level.

Access was complimentary because we were Aulani guests. We made an online reservation the same day as our lounge visit, and our check in was easy, led by a very warm and professional host.

There are six seating groups with couches and armchairs, with great charging stations in-seat (also eight tables). I'd estimate max capacity of 40. Furniture and carpeting look near-new. Wifi is fast and the air conditioning was a much-appreciated gift on...

The place is virtually impossible to find. There is no signage like the other airline lounges, so you have to wander around trying to find it. I called the lounge and the representative kept giving me directions like “turn right, turn left “without knowing which direction I was facing.

When I finally stumbled onto it, I opened the door and there were a grand total of zero people sitting there. I was in told by the representative “before you can enter the lounge there are several steps you have to go through. “I just turned around and left and went to sit at my gate

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Make sure you make your reservation prior to arriving. Easier to find than we thought it would be. Look for the sign near security checkpoint 3 ( go right after clearing security) and take the elevator or stairs down the stairs and you’ll end up in front of the Japanese garden. The host was welcoming, kind and friendly. Masks are optional. Complimentary wifi and plenty of electrical outlets for your charging pleasure. They also offer complimentary drinks such as coffee, tea, water, hot chocolate. Other snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Clean, but...