349 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | (251) 219-4428
Situated in the heart of Waikiki, a short walk from the beach, Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach is a modern, upscale property with 230 rooms. All rooms feature contemporary, soothing decor, solid amenities, and great bathrooms with separate showers and tubs. Balconies, though, are not available in any room category. Property highlights include a small pool area that, while pleasant, doesn't have much room for lap swimming, plus a 24-hour fitness center with a few cardio and strength-training machines. The alfresco breakfast buffet is varied and tasty, and light snacks are available in the lobby bar during the afternoon, but the hotel lacks a full restaurant. Travelers shopping around may want to consider the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, which is right on the beach and offers a huge array of on-site amenities and dining options.
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What are the Design and Scene Like at Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach?
Upscale business and leisure hotel that has a casual vibe and homey, oceanic design.
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach is an upscale business/leisure hotel with a low-key, casual vibe typical of Hawaii. The lobby here feels more like a living room, with ample use of wicker chairs, tables, and sofas, lots of light-wood furniture and paneling, and colorful artwork and potted plants -- a nod to the island location. A hanging round swing bench is a lovely touch that adds to the relaxing atmosphere. Other common areas, such as the restaurant and the pool deck, have a more stylish, contemporary feel, with sleeker wooden furniture, bright white accents, and cleaner lines. The hotel attracts many tourists, as well as business travelers, and it's equally suited to couples and families. However, although there is a resort fee tacked on to room rates (common for Hawaii), the property lacks the gardens and feel of a proper resort, which may be disappointing to some.
Where is the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach Located?
Central location in the heart of Waikiki, a short walk from the beach.
Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach sits in the heart of Waikiki in Honolulu, just a couple of blocks inland from the beach. The area is busy day and night, with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants, and bars, many of which stay open well into the night -- but this part of town is a tad less hectic than the beachfront area. The striking Iolani Palace can be reached in less than 20 minutes by public transport, but travelers wanting to explore attractions farther afield may find it more convenient to drive. Diamond Head and the Shangri La are each about a 13-minute drive away, while it’s just about 25 minutes to Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, Manoa Falls, and Koko Head Crater Trail. Getting to the North Shore of the island takes about an hour by car. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
What are Rooms Like at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach?
Lovely rooms have huge windows and nautical-inspired contemporary decor, plus marble bathrooms with separate tubs.
This property offers a wide range of room types, from 340-square-foot One King Bed Deluxe units to stylish suites, which range in size from 450 to 640 square feet. Interestingly, rooms and suites with ocean views are significantly smaller than their mountain- and city-view counterparts. All units feature a similar decor scheme consisting of off-white walls, soft lighting from clay lamps, white beds with dark-gay padded headboards, and minimalistic artwork that's evocative of the sea, including wave-shaped wall pieces and matching round mirrors. Pale-turquoise accents add to the oceanic vibe, and the color is found in bedside tables, on throw cushions, and in impressionist coastal scene paintings. Large round or floor-to-ceiling windows let in lots of natural light, while two-toned wooden hutches add a homey, classic feel to the otherwise modern spaces.
What Other Features are Available at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach?
Highlights include a lovely pool deck with submerged loungers, 24-hour fitness center, extensive breakfast, and meeting space.
Despite not being a proper resort, the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach offers a good range of on-site amenities. The star here is arguably the Splash Lounge, a small but sunny pool terrace with a mix of lounge chairs (some submerged) and shaded papasan-style seats, plus cabanas, a fire pit, and a hot tub. It's great for lounging and poolside drink service is available, but the pools are small and shallow, and some might find the space cramped. The 24-hour fitness center is also compact but features a decent array of Life Fitness cardio machines and free weights. The hotel lacks a spa.
