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 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.
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.