Coconut Waikiki Hotel

Coconut Waikiki Hotel is a nice alternative amid the massive, brand-name mega-resorts found across Waikiki. While it's small size plays a role in that, the trendy and bright decor certainly does its part too. The lobby is airy, and features design details like white walls, light floor tiles, and floor-to-ceiling glass block windows that allow plenty of natural light to flood in. The decor is retro-inspired, with monkey-pod coffee tables and plenty of comfy couches where guests can take a quiet break, including a cozy TV lounge with book-filled shelves. There’s an over-sized chalk-board updating guests with daily surf conditions and weather reports written in colorful typography, plus a breakfast area that includes long wooden tables. Patio doors open out onto a terrace with outdoor seating. The outdoor pool is a nice spot to relax during the day, with sun loungers for tanning. Owing to its removed-from-the-beach location, the Coconut Waikiki mostly attracts couples seeking a quiet getaway, though many families stay here for the hotel's family-friendly facilities.

This hotel is located on Lewers Street, in a quieter part of town next to the Ala Wai Canal. It’s a 10-minute walk from Waikiki Beach, and three blocks from Waikiki's main drag, Kalakaua Avenue, a touristy stretch of shops, restaurants, and high-rise hotels. The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center -- with its vast selection of high-end retailers -- is a five-minute walk away, while the International Market Place is 10 minutes away on foot. Honolulu Zoo and the Ala Wai Golf Course are about a five-minute drive from the hotel, while Fort DeRussy U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii is a 10-minute walk. Visitors looking to visit the famous surf spots of the North Shore will need to drive about an hour north. Honolulu International Airport is around a 20-minute drive, depending on traffic.

Coconut Waikiki Hotel has a total of 81 rooms and suites that are all decorated in a similar, modern style with colorful carpets and light wood furniture. Pops of yellow, attractive linens, and vintage lines give the units a bit of personality as well. They're spacious and bright, with sliding glass doors that open out onto small furnished lanais, offering either mountain or city views. Upgraded suites add sofabeds, while the two-bedroom penthouse suite adds a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and a spacious lanai with a dining area. Rooms with disabled access are also available. Standard amenities include sleek black work desks, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, safes, phones, ironing facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Modern efficiency kitchenettes come equipped with microwaves, Keurig coffeemakers, and empty mini-fridges with free bottled water. Bathrooms are simple and clean, with white tiling, shower/tub combos, and free basic toiletries. Guests should note that some traffic can be audible in the rooms owing to the hotel's location.

Coconut Waikiki Hotel doesn't have a restaurant or bar, but a free breakfast buffet is served daily in the bright lobby with optional outdoor seating. It's simple but sufficient, consisting of waffles, eggs, oatmeal, juice, coffee, cereal, fresh fruit, and assorted pastries. The small heated outdoor pool has a wraparound pool deck with sun loungers, plus a BBQ area and play area with games for kids. Guests can work out at the small 24-hour fitness center, equipped with modern cardio machines and a limited selection of free weights. Basic business facilities include fax and copy services. There's also an ATM, ice machines, vending machines, and freebies like beach towels, daily newspapers, tea and coffee, and afternoon snacks (like popcorn). Hotel services include a 24-hour front desk, laundry, luggage storage, and free Wi-Fi. On-site parking is available, but will cost extra.