This four-pearl, 1,230-room mega-resort has a prime location on Kalakaua Avenue, right across from the most famous stretch of Waikiki Beach. Housed in two colossal towers, it has tropical-inspired decor and a family-friendly atmosphere. Air-conditioned rooms are bright and modern, and all include furnished lanais with amazing mountain, city, or ocean views. Suites add separate living areas and kitchenettes. Leisure facilities include a busy freshwater pool with beach views, a hot tub, poolside bar, attractive spa, modern fitness center, kids' club, and 24-hour business center. There's a pricey restaurant serving steak and seafood, as well as a breakfast buffet for a (hefty) fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout. For travelers without kids, the Modern Honolulu is a better choice, adding a sushi restaurant and nightclub with DJs and bottle service.
This four-pearl, 1,230-room mega-resort has a prime location on Kalakaua Avenue, right across from the most famous stretch of Waikiki Beach. Housed in two colossal towers, it has tropical-inspired decor and a family-friendly atmosphere. Air-conditioned rooms are bright and modern, and all include furnished lanais with amazing mountain, city, or ocean views. Suites add separate living areas and kitchenettes. Leisure facilities include a busy freshwater pool with beach views, a hot tub, poolside bar, attractive spa, modern fitness center, kids' club, and 24-hour business center. There's a pricey restaurant serving steak and seafood, as well as a breakfast buffet for a (hefty) fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout. For travelers without kids, the Modern Honolulu is a better choice, adding a sushi restaurant and nightclub with DJs and bottle service.
The 94-room Aqua Oasis is a contemporary, tropical-themed mid-range hotel located down the street from the Luxury Row shopping complex in Waikiki. The hotel has a great location, less than 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and surrounded by restaurants. Formerly the Waikiki Joy Hotel, it reopened in 2014 after renovations, but areas of the hotel are showing some wear. Contemporary rooms are cheerfully decorated, and have coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and balconies, plus kitchens and couches in some. However, some rooms experience late-night noise from the club next door. Standout features include free continental breakfasts and a small pool. The property charges a daily resort fee, and there's no business center, restaurant, or bar. It's worth considering the nearby Shoreline Hotel Waikiki, which has fun colorful decor and a more impressive rooftop pool.
The 94-room Aqua Oasis is a contemporary, tropical-themed mid-range hotel located down the street from the Luxury Row shopping complex in Waikiki. The hotel has a great location, less than 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and surrounded by restaurants. Formerly the Waikiki Joy Hotel, it reopened in 2014 after renovations, but areas of the hotel are showing some wear. Contemporary rooms are cheerfully decorated, and have coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and balconies, plus kitchens and couches in some. However, some rooms experience late-night noise from the club next door. Standout features include free continental breakfasts and a small pool. The property charges a daily resort fee, and there's no business center, restaurant, or bar. It's worth considering the nearby Shoreline Hotel Waikiki, which has fun colorful decor and a more impressive rooftop pool.
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is a four-and-a-half-pearl oceanfront property along Waikiki’s golden beachfront. Its 528 air-conditioned rooms are a mix of modern units with balconies, or historic (and somewhat tired) units with rattan-accented furniture, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. The sandy beach has a private area and stunning Waikiki and Diamond Head views, though you'll pay extra for loungers and it's definitely busy. Travelers rave about Royal Hawaiian's mai tais, but its two restaurants get mixed reviews. Additionally, while the pool has garden views, it's small. Other amenities include a spa, fitness center, and freebies like surf lessons, GoPro cameras, lei making, and hula lessons. As an alternative, check out the bustling Moana Surfrider, which has an altogether fresher, more modern style, while still maintaining some historic touches.
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort is a four-and-a-half-pearl oceanfront property along Waikiki’s golden beachfront. Its 528 air-conditioned rooms are a mix of modern units with balconies, or historic (and somewhat tired) units with rattan-accented furniture, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges. The sandy beach has a private area and stunning Waikiki and Diamond Head views, though you'll pay extra for loungers and it's definitely busy. Travelers rave about Royal Hawaiian's mai tais, but its two restaurants get mixed reviews. Additionally, while the pool has garden views, it's small. Other amenities include a spa, fitness center, and freebies like surf lessons, GoPro cameras, lei making, and hula lessons. As an alternative, check out the bustling Moana Surfrider, which has an altogether fresher, more modern style, while still maintaining some historic touches.
Part of the Aqua Resorts chain, the 217-room Luana Waikiki is a low-key condo hotel located a few minutes' walk from the center of Waikiki. The property borders Fort DeRussy Beach Park, which has one of the finest white sand beaches on the south side of Oahu. Because it’s not right in the city center, the Luana Waikiki offers the best of both worlds: peace and accessibility. Nightlife fans who want easy access to dancing and vacationers who want to relax on the sand will both be happy.
Part of the Aqua Resorts chain, the 217-room Luana Waikiki is a low-key condo hotel located a few minutes' walk from the center of Waikiki. The property borders Fort DeRussy Beach Park, which has one of the finest white sand beaches on the south side of Oahu. Because it’s not right in the city center, the Luana Waikiki offers the best of both worlds: peace and accessibility. Nightlife fans who want easy access to dancing and vacationers who want to relax on the sand will both be happy.
Waikiki Resort Hotel is a two-and-a-half-pearl property that's just a two-minute walk from Waikiki’s Kuhio Beach. It’s 275 air-conditioned rooms have tropical, earth-toned interiors with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, mini-fridges, and balconies (some featuring partial ocean views). Overall, they’re a bit tired and features are slim at the hotel, though it's hard to argue with its location. Two restaurants get mostly positive reviews and include an especially good Korean eatery and an American restaurant serving a breakfast buffet. While the small pool gets the job done, it can be cold. Other amenities include a bar and spa, though the resort fee seems excessive given the lack of entertainment. Travelers preferring a hotel with direct ocean views might opt for the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel instead, where rates are often similar.
Waikiki Resort Hotel is a two-and-a-half-pearl property that's just a two-minute walk from Waikiki’s Kuhio Beach. It’s 275 air-conditioned rooms have tropical, earth-toned interiors with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, mini-fridges, and balconies (some featuring partial ocean views). Overall, they’re a bit tired and features are slim at the hotel, though it's hard to argue with its location. Two restaurants get mostly positive reviews and include an especially good Korean eatery and an American restaurant serving a breakfast buffet. While the small pool gets the job done, it can be cold. Other amenities include a bar and spa, though the resort fee seems excessive given the lack of entertainment. Travelers preferring a hotel with direct ocean views might opt for the Park Shore Waikiki Hotel instead, where rates are often similar.
The 119-room Vive Hotel Waikiki is a mid-range chain located a five-minute walk from Waikiki Beach. Guests rave about the friendly staff at this modern hotel with its large, open lobby -- home to a daily breakfast buffet with fruit, pastries, and coffee. Modern and minimal rooms (some with ocean views) start on the seventh floor; they have flat-screen TVs and updated bathrooms. There’s no pool or fitness center here. Guests may want to compare it to the Shoreline Hotel Waikiki, which is similarly priced and has a small rooftop pool.
The 119-room Vive Hotel Waikiki is a mid-range chain located a five-minute walk from Waikiki Beach. Guests rave about the friendly staff at this modern hotel with its large, open lobby -- home to a daily breakfast buffet with fruit, pastries, and coffee. Modern and minimal rooms (some with ocean views) start on the seventh floor; they have flat-screen TVs and updated bathrooms. There’s no pool or fitness center here. Guests may want to compare it to the Shoreline Hotel Waikiki, which is similarly priced and has a small rooftop pool.
The Beach Waikiki Boutique Hostel is a two-pearl budget property that's two blocks from Waikiki's gorgeous Kuhio Beach. The 37 air-conditioned rooms are a mix of dorms, semi-private, and private rooms with king, queen, and twin beds. All units also include en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and refrigerators. The style isn't exactly as boutique as the hotel's name claims, but there's a pleasantly laid-back vibe here. The fabulous rooftop deck has an open-air kitchen and free pizza on Fridays. Free continental breakfasts and excursions are also included with all stays (though tips for the driver are strongly encouraged). Other amenities include bicycle and surf rentals, parking, and free Wi-Fi. Alternatively, the bustling Waikiki Beachside Hostel has cheaper rates plus free surfboards, though it's a bit more tired.
The Beach Waikiki Boutique Hostel is a two-pearl budget property that's two blocks from Waikiki's gorgeous Kuhio Beach. The 37 air-conditioned rooms are a mix of dorms, semi-private, and private rooms with king, queen, and twin beds. All units also include en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and refrigerators. The style isn't exactly as boutique as the hotel's name claims, but there's a pleasantly laid-back vibe here. The fabulous rooftop deck has an open-air kitchen and free pizza on Fridays. Free continental breakfasts and excursions are also included with all stays (though tips for the driver are strongly encouraged). Other amenities include bicycle and surf rentals, parking, and free Wi-Fi. Alternatively, the bustling Waikiki Beachside Hostel has cheaper rates plus free surfboards, though it's a bit more tired.
The rooms at this 176-room budget hotel, located five minutes from the beach, are fairly spacious -- but also noisy, tired looking, and a bit grimy. The free breakfast is a nice feature, as is the small pool, but the free Internet barely works. A better all-around, comparably priced hotel is the Aston Waikiki Beach.
The rooms at this 176-room budget hotel, located five minutes from the beach, are fairly spacious -- but also noisy, tired looking, and a bit grimy. The free breakfast is a nice feature, as is the small pool, but the free Internet barely works. A better all-around, comparably priced hotel is the Aston Waikiki Beach.
The spacious one-bedroom condos at the Waikiki Banyan have full kitchens and balconies, but some haven't been renovated since 1997. And even with a pool, Jacuzzis, and tennis court, the amenities fall short. For a similar price (or less), you can find an immaculate room and countless features at the beachfront Marriott Waikiki a block away.
The spacious one-bedroom condos at the Waikiki Banyan have full kitchens and balconies, but some haven't been renovated since 1997. And even with a pool, Jacuzzis, and tennis court, the amenities fall short. For a similar price (or less), you can find an immaculate room and countless features at the beachfront Marriott Waikiki a block away.
Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is a three-pearl hotel in central Waikiki. It's a five-minute walk from the beach. The hotel’s 623 rooms are fresh and modern, with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and balconies (some featuring partial ocean views). Overall, rooms are tad compact and sometimes noisy. The small pool is framed by tightly arranged loungers and overlooks traffic-filled Kuhio Avenue. TR Fire Grill serves American cuisine and has a reasonably-priced breakfast buffet. Its happy hour specials are a nice plus. There are no resort fees and amenities include a fitness center, business center, mini-mart, and free Wi-Fi. For something closer to the beach with bright and modern rooms, it’s worth checking out the Park Shore Waikiki as well. Rates there can often be lower.
Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is a three-pearl hotel in central Waikiki. It's a five-minute walk from the beach. The hotel’s 623 rooms are fresh and modern, with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and balconies (some featuring partial ocean views). Overall, rooms are tad compact and sometimes noisy. The small pool is framed by tightly arranged loungers and overlooks traffic-filled Kuhio Avenue. TR Fire Grill serves American cuisine and has a reasonably-priced breakfast buffet. Its happy hour specials are a nice plus. There are no resort fees and amenities include a fitness center, business center, mini-mart, and free Wi-Fi. For something closer to the beach with bright and modern rooms, it’s worth checking out the Park Shore Waikiki as well. Rates there can often be lower.