Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
HRT Guide — Updated May 2026

Airport Lounges at HNL

Every lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport — plotted on the map, with reviews, access details, and three major new lounges coming soon.

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Interactive Guide · Updated May 2026

The HNL Lounge Map.

Every lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, plotted on the actual airport map. Tap any lounge to see exactly where it sits — across Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and three major new lounges coming to HNL over the next two to three years.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport floor 2 map showing terminals, gates, and lobby areas
Floor 2 · Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Tap any marker
15 lounges Click to locate ↓
Scottie's Top Card Picks

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Lounge by Lounge

Every Current Lounge at HNL

Hawaiian Airlines / Atmos Rewards
Plumeria Lounge
★★★½
3.5 / 5
Location
Terminal 1 · 3rd floor
After TSA · near Wiki Wiki
Best for
Transpacific departures · long-haul premium cabin
Atmosphere
Island-inspired · serene · quiet

A serene, island-inspired space with local food and drinks, comfortable seating, and a calm environment before long-haul flights. Better than the Premier Club but not as impressive as the international airline lounges. The most accessible Hawaiian Airlines lounge for local travelers.

Access
Hawaiian/Atmos Business or First Class Pualani Platinum & Gold (now Atmos elite) Atmos Lounge+ members Day pass available
Priority Pass no longer accepted — effective April 1, 2025

The Plumeria Lounge stopped accepting Priority Pass members on April 1, 2025. The replacement options: as of 2025, both the Premier Club (Terminal 1, near Gate A18) and the IASS Hawaii Lounge (Terminal 2, near Gate 14) accept Priority Pass. Neither is on par with Plumeria — both are basic — but they work as fallbacks for Priority Pass cardholders.

Hawaiian Airlines
Premier Club
★★½
2.5 / 5
Location
Terminal 1 · Gate A18
Near inter-island gates
Amenities
Wi-Fi · snacks · POG juice · power outlets
Vibe
Basic · simple · functional

A modest lounge experience — snacks, beverages, Hawaiian coffee, and comfortable seating. Often noted for being simple and sometimes crowded. As of 2025, Priority Pass is now accepted here, making it a more convenient PP option than IASS if you're flying out of Terminal 1. Honest take: neither this lounge nor IASS is great — both are basic. If you have access to the Plumeria or another premium lounge, go there instead.

Access
Priority Pass members First Class on Hawaiian mainland flights Business on Samoa/Tahiti/Cook Islands flights Pualani Platinum & Gold Day pass available
All Nippon Airways (ANA)
ANA Lounge & ANA Suite Lounge
★★★★
4.2 / 5 — Best at HNL
Location
Terminal 2 · above Gate C4
Cuisine
Japanese + Western · full menu
Atmosphere
Elegant · Hawaiian motifs · quiet

Consistently the highest-rated lounge at HNL. Adorned with Hawaiian motifs and Japanese design, the ANA lounges offer both Japanese and Western cuisine, a relaxing atmosphere, and exceptional service. The Suite Lounge is one of the few true premium lounge experiences at HNL.

Access by lounge tier
Suite Lounge: ANA First Class + ANA Diamond ANA Lounge: ANA Business Class ANA Lounge: Premium Economy ANA Lounge: Star Alliance Gold (international)
How to access via points — fly ANA with Amex

Transfer Amex Membership Rewards to ANA Mileage Club (1:1) and book ANA Business Class HNL → NRT — you'll get ANA Lounge access automatically. One of the best redemptions in points travel, and the lounge at HNL is part of the experience.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Business Lounge
★★★★
4.1 / 5
Location
Terminal 2 · near Gate 26
Dining
Full range of food + beverages
Vibe
Stylish · relaxed · attentive

A stylish lounge with a range of dining options, comfortable seating areas, and attentive service. One of the better overall lounge experiences at HNL outside of ANA.

Qantas Business & First Class Qantas Club members Oneworld Sapphire & Emerald
Japan Airlines (JAL)
Sakura Lounge
★★★★
4.0 / 5
Location
Terminal 2 · near Gate 31
Cuisine
Japanese + Western
Vibe
Serene · peaceful · attentive

A serene environment with Japanese and Western cuisine, relaxation spaces, and excellent service. One of the most peaceful lounge experiences at HNL — very popular with Japan-bound travelers.

JAL Business & First Class Oneworld Sapphire & Emerald
How to access via points — book JAL with Bilt or Capital One

Book JAL Business Class using Bilt points (1:1 transfer to JAL Mileage Bank) or Capital One miles (with the 30% transfer bonus active through April 30, 2026). Sakura Lounge access is included automatically.

Delta Air Lines
Delta Sky Club
★★★★
4.0 / 5
Location
Terminal 2 · across from Gate F1
Amenities
Snacks · beverages · Wi-Fi · Hawaiian art
Vibe
Modern · comfortable · cozy

A modern lounge with Hawaiian artwork, snacks, beverages, and comfortable seating. Often praised for its food — frequently called the best food at HNL. Small footprint, though, so it fills up fast on busy Sunday red-eyes.

Delta Sky Club members Delta One (Business Class) SkyTeam Elite Plus on international Eligible premium travel cards (visits vary)
Coming: a much bigger Delta Sky Club at HNL

Delta's lease for a brand new Sky Club at HNL was approved March 27, 2026 — ~12,280 sq ft adjacent to Gate F2 across four rooms in Buildings 341 and 363, with an $8M minimum build-out and a 10-year lease. Estimated opening late 2027–mid 2028. Look for the ✦ marker near F2 on the map above.

United Airlines
United Club
★★★½
3.8 / 5
Location
Terminal 2 · above Gate G3
Highlight
Large tarmac-view windows
Vibe
Comfortable · spacious · bright

A comfortable lounge with ample seating, tarmac views through large windows, complimentary snacks, and business amenities. A solid option for United flyers or Star Alliance Gold members.

United Club members United Polaris Business Class Star Alliance Gold (international) Eligible premium travel cards (limited visits) Day pass available
American Airlines
Admirals Club
★★★½
3.7 / 5
Location
Terminal 2 · 3rd level
Above The Local @HNL
Amenities
Snacks · beverages · Wi-Fi · business services
Vibe
Quiet · friendly staff

A comfortable lounge with complimentary snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and business services. A quiet atmosphere and friendly staff make it a solid choice for American Airlines flyers from HNL.

Admirals Club members AA First & Business Class Day pass available
Independent
IASS Hawaii Lounge
★★½
2.5 / 5
Location
Terminal 2 · near Gate 14
Ground level via Garden Court
Best use
Priority Pass fallback at HNL
Vibe
Basic · light snacks · quiet

A Priority Pass-accepting lounge at HNL — one of two PP options now (the Premier Club in Terminal 1 also accepts PP as of 2025). It is basic — light snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and reading materials. Convenient if you're flying out of Terminal 2. Honest take: neither IASS nor the Premier Club is impressive. Treat them as functional fallbacks, not destinations.

Priority Pass members Eligible premium travel cards
Korean Air
Korean Air Lounge
No public rating
Location
Terminal 2 · near Gate 31
Amenities
Snacks · beverages · Wi-Fi
Vibe
Comfortable · pleasant

A comfortable lounge providing snacks, beverages, Wi-Fi, and reading materials. Primarily serves Korean Air passengers traveling through HNL on transpacific routes.

Korean Air First & Business Class SkyTeam Elite Plus
Four Seasons Resort Lanai
Four Seasons Lanai Lounge
★★★★
4.0 / 5
Location
Terminal 2 · near Gates D1-D2
Tucked into main concourse
Best for
Four Seasons Lanai guests · pre-flight luxury
Vibe
Hidden · luxurious · attentive

A small, hidden gem of a lounge tucked into Terminal 2 — exclusive to guests staying at Four Seasons Resort Lanai or Sensei Lanai. Comfortable seating in oversized chairs and intimate alcoves, complimentary cocktails, juices, and light snacks, Wi-Fi, and a quiet, polished atmosphere. The lounge staff can complete your resort room registration and book island activities — spa, dining, ATV tours — while you wait for your flight to Lanai. One of the most polished lounge experiences at HNL.

Access
Four Seasons Resort Lanai guests Sensei Lanai guests
New (April 2026): Lanai Air Lounge for private charters

Four Seasons recently launched a separate Lanai Air Lounge at 100 Kaulele Place for guests using their new private charter service between HNL and Lanai. Pilatus PC-12 and Cessna SkyCourier aircraft, complimentary with select resort stays. Note: that facility is off-airport — guests are met at baggage claim and transported there. The in-terminal lounge above is what most Four Seasons guests use for commercial-flight connections.

Ko Olina Resorts
Ko Olina Lounge
★★★
3.0 / 5
Location
Terminal 2 · Cultural Garden
Ground level
Best for
Resort guests · pre-flight quiet space
Vibe
Small · peaceful · garden views

A small, serene resort-operated lounge overlooking the airport's Japanese Cultural Garden. Quiet, calm, and a genuinely nice pre-flight reset — but the amenities are limited to water, coffee, restrooms, and seating. No food, no alcohol. Access is exclusive to guests staying at four Ko Olina resorts, and advance reservations are required.

Access
Aulani — A Disney Resort & Spa Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club Beach Villas at Ko Olina
Resort guests only — advance reservation required

You must be a confirmed guest at one of the four Ko Olina partner resorts to access this lounge, and a reservation through the lounge's website is required before arrival. No walk-ins, no day-passes, no credit card workaround.

Scottie's Take

HNL is about to get a serious upgrade.

Right now, the honest truth: ANA and JAL are excellent, Qantas and Delta are solid, and everything else ranges from adequate to disappointing. The Plumeria dropping Priority Pass was a real setback for casual travelers — though as of 2025, both the Premier Club and IASS now accept PP. Two basic options instead of one. Neither is great, but at least you have a choice based on which terminal you're flying out of.

But three new lounges — Delta, Alaska, and Southwest — are now under approved leases, all bigger than what is here today. Southwest opening its first-ever lounge anywhere in the world at HNL says a lot about how much they value the Hawaii market. And the new Alaska Premium Lounge will be five times larger than the current Plumeria when it opens in 2027–2028.

For now: if you are flying ANA or JAL to Japan in Business Class, the lounges at HNL are genuinely part of the experience worth looking forward to. If you are on a domestic flight, your Priority Pass card now gets you into either Premier Club (T1) or IASS (T2). Pick by gate. Both are fine for a snack and a quiet seat, but neither replaces what Plumeria used to offer. The real upgrade comes when the new Alaska/Hawaiian Premium Lounge opens in 2027–2028.