Renovated in 2008, this 93-room Waikiki budget boutique delivers "tropical-urban Zen" via Buddha statues, gurgling fountains, and lush bamboo plants within a former apartment building on scruffy Kuhio Avenue. Five minutes from the beach, with touches like flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. It's a good value and convenient, though the building is a bit worn down.
Renovated in 2008, this 93-room Waikiki budget boutique delivers "tropical-urban Zen" via Buddha statues, gurgling fountains, and lush bamboo plants within a former apartment building on scruffy Kuhio Avenue. Five minutes from the beach, with touches like flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. It's a good value and convenient, though the building is a bit worn down.
This three-pearl, 81-room boutique hotel is located in Waikiki, about a 10-minute walk from the beach. It's a funky little property with retro-inspired decor and a relaxed atmosphere that's different from the massive resorts nearby. Air-conditioned rooms are modern and colorful, and all include efficiency kitchenettes and furnished lanais or terraces with either city or mountain views. The hotel doesn't have a restaurant or bar, but a free breakfast buffet with eggs and a waffle station is served daily. The outdoor heated pool has a wrap-around pool deck, barbecue area, and play area for kids. There's also a small fitness center with modern cardio equipment. Extra perks include free afternoon snacks and beach towels. Park Shore Waikiki is another good value option, adding a beach front location and on-site restaurants.
This three-pearl, 81-room boutique hotel is located in Waikiki, about a 10-minute walk from the beach. It's a funky little property with retro-inspired decor and a relaxed atmosphere that's different from the massive resorts nearby. Air-conditioned rooms are modern and colorful, and all include efficiency kitchenettes and furnished lanais or terraces with either city or mountain views. The hotel doesn't have a restaurant or bar, but a free breakfast buffet with eggs and a waffle station is served daily. The outdoor heated pool has a wrap-around pool deck, barbecue area, and play area for kids. There's also a small fitness center with modern cardio equipment. Extra perks include free afternoon snacks and beach towels. Park Shore Waikiki is another good value option, adding a beach front location and on-site restaurants.
This three-pearl, 317-room hotel is located away from the busy beaches and mega-resorts of Waikiki. It's a 10-minute walk from Kahanamoku Beach, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Simply decorated rooms include coffeemakers and furnished lanais; some with lovely sea views. The hotel is popular with corporate travelers and has a 24-hour business center with several high-tech meeting rooms. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a modern fitness center, but there are no spa facilities. The all-day restaurant serves American cuisine in a casual setting, plus a breakfast buffet with made-to-order eggs. Downsides include the daily resort fee and extra charges for breakfast and parking. Travelers might also like Coconut Waikiki Hotel, a quiet boutique hotel offering fresher rooms plus free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
This three-pearl, 317-room hotel is located away from the busy beaches and mega-resorts of Waikiki. It's a 10-minute walk from Kahanamoku Beach, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Simply decorated rooms include coffeemakers and furnished lanais; some with lovely sea views. The hotel is popular with corporate travelers and has a 24-hour business center with several high-tech meeting rooms. Leisure facilities include an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a modern fitness center, but there are no spa facilities. The all-day restaurant serves American cuisine in a casual setting, plus a breakfast buffet with made-to-order eggs. Downsides include the daily resort fee and extra charges for breakfast and parking. Travelers might also like Coconut Waikiki Hotel, a quiet boutique hotel offering fresher rooms plus free breakfast and Wi-Fi.
The 198-room Ramada Plaza Waikiki is a mid-range chain located across the street from the Hilton Hawaiian Village and near the Hawaii Convention Center. Rooms are basic in decor and furniture could use an update, but there are flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers in all rooms and some have big balconies. Suites have kitchenettes with microwaves and stovetop ranges. There is an outdoor pool and sundeck, but the beach is a 10-minute walk away. A Chinese/breakfast buffet restaurant is connected to the hotel. The stylish Coconut Waikiki Hotel may be a better option for guests looking for a trendier hotel.
The 198-room Ramada Plaza Waikiki is a mid-range chain located across the street from the Hilton Hawaiian Village and near the Hawaii Convention Center. Rooms are basic in decor and furniture could use an update, but there are flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers in all rooms and some have big balconies. Suites have kitchenettes with microwaves and stovetop ranges. There is an outdoor pool and sundeck, but the beach is a 10-minute walk away. A Chinese/breakfast buffet restaurant is connected to the hotel. The stylish Coconut Waikiki Hotel may be a better option for guests looking for a trendier hotel.
This 119-room budget hotel is tucked away
on an urban block near Honolulu International Airport. Guest units are small
This 119-room budget hotel is tucked away
on an urban block near Honolulu International Airport. Guest units are small
Aston Waikiki Circle is a simple three-pearl property across the street from Waikiki Beach. It’s 104 air-conditioned rooms have bright, tropically colored interiors with two double beds, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs with video game systems. Private balconies (many with ocean views) are a definite plus, but bathrooms are small. The hotel’s fabulous location is definitely a top draw, but amenities limited. While the beach is close and beach towels are free, there is no pool. The few extras available include discounts at the often-busy, independently owned diner downstairs, and an activity desk. Unfortunately, resort fees are charged despite the almost total lack of features, and parking costs extra. Travelers wanting amenities like a fitness center, playground, and pool should consider the similarly priced Coconut Waikiki Hotel instead, though it's farther from the beach.
Aston Waikiki Circle is a simple three-pearl property across the street from Waikiki Beach. It’s 104 air-conditioned rooms have bright, tropically colored interiors with two double beds, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs with video game systems. Private balconies (many with ocean views) are a definite plus, but bathrooms are small. The hotel’s fabulous location is definitely a top draw, but amenities limited. While the beach is close and beach towels are free, there is no pool. The few extras available include discounts at the often-busy, independently owned diner downstairs, and an activity desk. Unfortunately, resort fees are charged despite the almost total lack of features, and parking costs extra. Travelers wanting amenities like a fitness center, playground, and pool should consider the similarly priced Coconut Waikiki Hotel instead, though it's farther from the beach.
This four-pearl, 453-room resort has a prime location on Waikiki Beach plus a refined atmosphere. Just a short walk from the busy main strip, this property offers stunning ocean views and direct access to the beach. Air-conditioned rooms are bright and modern, equipped furnished lanais and bathrooms with deep-soaking tubs. Formal and casual restaurants feature alfresco dining and nightly entertainment, and there's a chic cocktail bar and live jazz lounge. Leisure facilities include an outdoor heated pool with sun loungers and shady umbrellas, plus a modern fitness center and tranquil spa. Corporate clients are well-catered for with a stylish business center, but kid-friendly facilities are noticeably lacking. Alternatively, the Sheraton Waikiki has more to offer families, including a kids' club and two outdoor freshwater pools with a 70-foot water slide.
This four-pearl, 453-room resort has a prime location on Waikiki Beach plus a refined atmosphere. Just a short walk from the busy main strip, this property offers stunning ocean views and direct access to the beach. Air-conditioned rooms are bright and modern, equipped furnished lanais and bathrooms with deep-soaking tubs. Formal and casual restaurants feature alfresco dining and nightly entertainment, and there's a chic cocktail bar and live jazz lounge. Leisure facilities include an outdoor heated pool with sun loungers and shady umbrellas, plus a modern fitness center and tranquil spa. Corporate clients are well-catered for with a stylish business center, but kid-friendly facilities are noticeably lacking. Alternatively, the Sheraton Waikiki has more to offer families, including a kids' club and two outdoor freshwater pools with a 70-foot water slide.
Budget travelers who don’t mind a short walk to attractions can find a good deal here. Higher floors have views of the ocean over the tops of other buildings. The decor is basic as are the amenities, but the bare essentials are there, including a small pool. Those looking for a few more amenities while keeping to a similar price point might consider checking hotels down the street, such as the Ohana Waikiki West or the Aqua Waikiki Pearl.
Budget travelers who don’t mind a short walk to attractions can find a good deal here. Higher floors have views of the ocean over the tops of other buildings. The decor is basic as are the amenities, but the bare essentials are there, including a small pool. Those looking for a few more amenities while keeping to a similar price point might consider checking hotels down the street, such as the Ohana Waikiki West or the Aqua Waikiki Pearl.
This property, a 30-story high rise at the southern end of Waikiki, is a five-minute walk from the waterfront and offers a combination of hotel-managed suites and privately owned and rented condominiums. Because of the mixed ownership, there is less centralized regulation over construction happening in the building, which some guests have complained can be intermittently loud. It is popular with guests seeking longer stays, including families and large groups, because of the option to rent suites with kitchens. The property itself has seen better days since its cameo in the opening credits of "Hawaii Five-0", but guests have fairly consistently commented on the cleanliness of rooms, and the renovated rooms are sleek and modern.
This property, a 30-story high rise at the southern end of Waikiki, is a five-minute walk from the waterfront and offers a combination of hotel-managed suites and privately owned and rented condominiums. Because of the mixed ownership, there is less centralized regulation over construction happening in the building, which some guests have complained can be intermittently loud. It is popular with guests seeking longer stays, including families and large groups, because of the option to rent suites with kitchens. The property itself has seen better days since its cameo in the opening credits of "Hawaii Five-0", but guests have fairly consistently commented on the cleanliness of rooms, and the renovated rooms are sleek and modern.
The huge condos at this 40-story tower located across from the beach come with stellar views, full kitchens, and highly personalized service. But for the price, the dated décor and so-so amenities aren't on par with newer condos like the Grand Waikikian.
The huge condos at this 40-story tower located across from the beach come with stellar views, full kitchens, and highly personalized service. But for the price, the dated décor and so-so amenities aren't on par with newer condos like the Grand Waikikian.