The Vive hotel is THE place to go for great service, awesome staff, and great location. You go out and you're surrounded by great food options. Go straight down the street and it's the beach. The hotel staff helped us when we realized our rental car was way too big for their parking structure. But they didn't reprimand us or give us a cold shoulder. Instead, they suggested some solutions and in the end, we did take one of the suggestions. Everyone treated us like family and my family of five didn't want to leave. read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - Outside view from our hotel room. Straight to the beach! - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I really wanted to like this place. I always do my research before booking a place and thought I did a decent job. Location, great. Close walking distance to the beach and awesome musubi Cafe and poke spot all across from the hotel. Doors are locked from 6pm to 9am I believe and you need a key to enter which feels safe. Complimentary breakfast was nothing great. Fruits (no banana or apples) some pastries and bread. The choices for warm food changed daily from either a sad omelet, sausage, bacon, and cold hard boiled egg. You only got 2 choices a day. Which I definitely was not a fan of. I stayed previously at the Holiday inn and their breakfast was way better by far unfortunately. They have complimentary beach gear in a room for guests to bring which was very convenient, from chairs, mats, beach umbrellas, sand toys towels and beach bags. The rooms here are very small but that wasn't really a big deal as it was only 2 of us. When we got to our room there was a cute towel arrangement and chocolates and a note from the hotel which was a nice touch. We stayed 6 nights and had an ok time until our 5th night when were got to our room and found not 1, not 2 but 3 roaches alive in our bed. That's where the downfall really began. I would've given more stars if that didn't happen. Let's just say we really inspected the bed and did not sleep well. The staff was nice and I would've given more stars, but roaches in my bed. Nope, sorry. read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - sweet arrangement and note - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

PROS: - friendly staff (no matter what shift, all were so thankful that we chose to stay there) - great communication (if you have an issue/question, you can go to the front desk or text. They are quick to respond) - great location (about 5 minute walk to the beach, central to a lot of places to eat) - hearty & free breakfast (eggs, sausage, bacon, assorted pastries) - LOVED their 2 filtered water & ice machines in the lobby - 24/7 coffee & tea offered in the lobby (flavored creamer too!) - variety of board games & books to borrow - they let you borrow beach chairs, towels, mats, umbrellas, boogie boards, yoga mats & foam rollers for free. CONS - bathroom is small. Could use more hooks inside & shelf space. - mattress was old & lumpy. I could not get a good night's sleep. Maybe it was just me (Princess & the Pea) as the kids & hubby were ok Overall, even with my cons listed, I would stay here again. I just chalked up the cons to like staying at a relative's house because the pros outweighed the cons. read more

Pros : LOVE the customer service. Every person here was super sweet and welcoming. I love that they also give little welcome gifts, it's amazing and shows how much they care! I loved how they let you use free boogie boards, bags, towels, and sunscreen (a lot of guest leave sunscreens there for others to use!) Free breakfast was amazing, hard to find hotels in Waikiki with free breakfast. There was a lot of comfortable seating in the lobby to eat and they also had a lot of card and board games to play! Another plus is how close it was to the beach and bus stop!!!! About a 5 minute walk to Waikiki Beach, 2 minute walk to the bus stop, and amazing food place / food trucks nearby! Cons : Felt SO dirty! I went into the bathroom and I just wish they'd clean these areas. It wasn't rust by the way, we used a towel to wipe and it went on the towel. Don't even know what this stuff was. Felt so disgusted and asked them to switch our room. We got a new room and were still super dirty but didn't even want to keep complaining at that point. There was visible rust on the towel rack and noticeable mold/mildew buildup inside the shower vent. These are areas that should be routinely cleaned and maintained, especially in a hotel bathroom. Room is also very small, but good for max 2 people. Overall it was a good place to do the basics like sleep and shower. If you're not spending much time in your hotel room, going to be outside most of your trip, and looking for something affordable with a lot of amenities this is a good place and totally worth it to book! Might not be the cleanest but everything else makes it worth it! Location, customer service, amenities, it's hard to beat especially in Waikiki! Just wish it was cleaner. read more

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Wow - this hotel is a vibrant and wonderful place to stay. Let me tell you why: The décor everywhere is bright, modern and definitely Hawaiian. It is two blocks from Waikiki Beach. They have Beach supplies waiting for you - beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards and umbrellas. The breakfast is amazing - hot foods, baked goods, great fresh, hot coffee and two yards of freshly cut fruit. Yum The staff are really friendly and helpful. Everything I here is mellow, comfortable and beautiful. I'm so glad we picked this hotel rather than one of the big box places right in the middle of Waikiki. We're having a wonderful visit. And a bonus: daily room service Who does that anymore? read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great value! Staff is kind and helpful. Great breakfast and 2 blocks to beach! They even have free beach chairs, umbrellas, mats & tiles for your use!! read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - Front of hotel - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I stayed at Vive in 2021 so I was excited to come back this time around. This time was very different from the first. I think the rooms can really use a deep cleaning and an update! The first room I was in was horrible and super tiny! There was dust all over the window and the Bathroom was really bad- stained tub, grimy floor, rusted exposed pipes, mold on vents, dirty old air conditioner! I called and let them know that it would be a late check in because of the nature of my flight and the man noted my account and was like fine; we'll have a nice and cozy room for you. Nice and cozy, it was not! I felt like they gave me the worst room in the place because it literally looked like a run down motel room.. I immediately went and asked to be moved! Second room was better but still looked dated.. Bathroom was better but sink was draining super slow! Queen room was tiny as well! Furniture had stains and visible wear and tear- the chair that was in there was a mess; I couldn't sit nor put my luggage on it! Location is cool, you're a block away from the beach and extremely close to the bus but there's quite a few old looking unkept buildings around you as well! There's also a few homeless and questionable looking people lying around as well. They lock the doors and only allow keyed access from I think 9pm till 9am ( don't quote me because I can have this time wrong) so that makes you feel safe. The fruit and coffee at breakfast was a plus and Vive also supplies you with everything you'd need to use for a cool beach day! They also have plenty of handed and books available to use in the lobby! Other plus was they clean your room and put in new towels daily! Spent about $1100 for 4 days! I didn't spend a lot of time in my room because I had lots of tours and stuff!! Was literally a spot to crash in!! Lobby looked nice tho, but I see where a few places in Hawaii have really cut Instagramable lobbies and old and outdated rooms! read more

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We really loved our stay at Vive Hotel; it's in such a wonderfully walkable spot, the price is comfortable mid-range, and the daily breakfast is simple but appreciated: think toast, pastries, fresh papaya and melon, warm oatmeal, and rotating eggs with bacon or sausage, all self-serve and easy. The welcome pineapple juice was such a sweet touch, and they even checked in on our anniversary stay by text, which felt genuinely thoughtful. We did have a small hiccup with housekeeping one day when our room wasn't cleaned by mid-afternoon and we were trying to nap when they arrived, but they quickly brought us fresh towels so it all worked out. The rooms have window AC, great water pressure, and practical amenities -nothing super fancy, but everything you need. The resort fee covers fun extras like borrowed beach chairs, bags, sunscreen, and a cute little library. Friendly staff, safe atmosphere, and a price that doesn't make your wallet cry... we felt so welcome here and would absolutely recommend it. read more

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My husband and I stayed here for a delayed honeymoon during the beginning-mid October of this year. We originally booked a different hotel, but after seeing a handful of terrible reviews for the other hotel, we decided to switch and stay with VIVE instead. We went back and forth between finding a place with an ocean front view or not, and decided that it was okay not having an ocean front view, as we could probably find somewhere within walking distance of the beach - which VIVE hotel is (it is also within walking distance of the main shopping strip, tons of other really good food places, 20 min from the airport by car, 10 min from Diamond Head by car, and 10 min by walking from the Honolulu Zoo). Upon arriving, we first dropped our rental car off with the valet who was cordial and helpful. Check-in went smoothly - we paid for the rest of our trip (since the reservation was only the first night's deposit) and we also were given these yummy pineapple drinks right at the front desk ! The guy at the front desk also told us about the free usage of beach towels, umbrellas, boogie boards, cooler bags, and the like, and also gave us a sheet of the best food and activity recommendations around Waikiki and the island. When we got to our room, it was as expected as we saw on the website when reserving it - we had booked the ocean view suite (note: something important about booking in Hawaii is that ocean front is different from ocean view!). My husband appreciated the large shower area, and we both appreciated how many channels were available via cable (I think?) on the television (we wish it would have been easier to live cast our phones onto the TV though. I think there was an option to do so but it was not as easy to figure out as for example a Roku device). Some other room related things to praise - neighbors were quiet and room service always respected our 'do not disturb' sign. Another huge perk about VIVE hotel that was a win point for us was the complimentary breakfast ! It wasn't anything fancy and it was really just a continental-style breakfast, but it was a lot ! There were always eggs, some kind of meat (usually sausage or bacon), fruits, sweet pastries, savory pastries, toast, and oatmeal. They also had orange juice, coffee, and tea. As someone who is generally pescatarian, I still got by, but I wish they would have had some kind of non-meat savory pastry at least ! Oh also, throughout the day, they left the coffee and tea out. Another thing to note is that the kitchen and lobby area always have a microwave, hot water, and cold water for all the guests. It was always nice getting our rental car from the valets, too ! We never had to wait long and they were so friendly. Quick note also about valet - parking when we went cost an additional $40 per night. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here ! Some small cons: The bedding was not entirely clean on our first night, same with some of the bath towels. I saw some dirt marks and stains on them. However, for the rest of our time there, these were always replaced with clean ones. Continuing on the topic of cleanliness, the breakfast/lounging area had these fabric chairs with a lot of stains/crumbs on them that did not seem to be cleaned. Also I know some people did not prefer the limited seating there during breakfast, but somehow my husband and I always managed to grab a seat somewhere, since we did not mind sitting with other people. The elevators are also hard to catch in the mornings - as I think people are heading down and up for breakfast and checking out. There was one day where my husband and I ended up just taking the stairs from the eighth floor because we were waiting so long. Regardless of these points, we still enjoyed staying at VIVE and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for hotels in Waikiki ! read more

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We had an amazing stay here! There was a problem with our booking and the staff quickly accommodated us and resolved the issue. The included hotel breakfast was amazing with plenty of fresh fruits, pastries, oatmeal, eggs, and rotating sausage/bacon. Location was amazing - just a few minutes from the beach, the International Marketplace and many restaurants. Free beach gear rentals was the cherry on top! read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pros: - STAFF IS AMAZING. Everyone was so helpful and welcoming. Half of our amazing experiences were due to recommendations from the front desk and parking staff. - Communal equipment (chairs, towels, sunscreen, umbrellas, etc.) is such a smart idea and saved us so much money - Location is amazing, not far away from the beach but not in the middle of a busy area to make it harder to drive to - Continental breakfast was good not amazing. Cons: - Fan in room was a bit loud, not great for light sleepers. - Walls are a bit thin, also not great for light sleepers. - Seating and general layout for breakfast isn't the greatest Overall: - We stayed here for a week and absolutely loved it. Would definitely recommend. read more

I stayed here last September for Aloha festival, I've stayed at many hotels , but this is my favorite.I like it because all the employees are so friendly.I love the convenience of all the reasturant so close to the location.I just was here for Spam Jam everything was excellent once again.I was sad to see Bill wasn't here no more, he was awesome!!.Will be back in September for Aloha Festival 2026. read more

Beyond amazing experience at the vive. We stayed for a week. Upon arrival we were greeted by ernal at the valet, he was amazing and positive and very quick to get our car when we came and went multiple times each day. We then went in and checked in with princess and had fresh pineapple juice! It was very refreshing after a long flight. Princess was so sweet as well as Richard. We had an amazing stay, and definitely would stay at the vive Waikiki again! read more

Pretty disappointed with this hotel as it was highly reviewed on Yelp and on booking websites. We stayed here for the first 3 days of our trip and we did not have a pleasant stay. We booked an ocean view queen room. You can barely see the ocean as it was blocked by a taller hotel right across. The walls are pretty thin and you can hear everything happening out on the streets. It was dirty and felt really small for 2 people. The walls were dirty. The AC had mold on the inside, was really loud, and cooled down the room really slow. There were stains on the carpet, sheets, and towels. Bathroom felt very cramped as well. The toilet didn't flush well. On the day we requested room cleaning, we came back to a nice tray of snacks on our bed, thinking this was their small gift to us since we mentioned we were on our honeymoon. We flipped the card over only to find out it wasn't addressed to us. They gave us another guests' card....wonder if they got ours instead. On a more positive note, they had complimentary breakfast, water refill stations, and beach equipment for you to borrow. It is located within walking distance to several places downtown. We were able to check in early as we arrived prior to our check in time. Front desk was very friendly and provided us complimentary pineapple juice upon arrival. read more

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Vive hotel in Waikiki is great. A few blocks from Waikiki beach, it's situated well in main city area of Oahu. The welcome included pineapple juice! Also the lobby is clean and has a water filter to fill up for water on your trip. I chose this hotel because of the free breakfast. Good choice since this had fresh fruit all day, coffee, hot water, bread and pastries. My family and I just enjoyed the fresh fruit all morning! They also provide beach rentals- towels, mats, chairs, etc. as other hotels. We also picked valet to park rental car, for peace of mind. Service staff is really good and the hotel has board games and books downstairs to use during downtime. Housekeeping is good. Room was clean and did have a slight ocean view. Only downside was there was only one working elevator out of two, so we had to wait for long during daytime, but otherwise all good. Highly recommend for your Oahu stay! read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - Lobby - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We were researching hotels in the Waikiki area and found that this one had positive reviews at a good price so we decided on Vive Hotel. It is in a central location and is walking distance from most attractions. They have a parking lot which is nice if you rent a car, and check-in and check-out times are 3pm and 11am respectively. When we arrived to check in, we were offered complimentary pineapple juice which was a nice touch with a Hawaiian feel. They have a comfortable and relaxing lounge area with board games for guests to borrow. They have complimentary breakfast everyday from 7-9:30am which was actually pretty tasty and featured a variety of fruit. Our room was on the smaller side but was quaint and nice. It had a desk, mini-fridge, and TV on the wall. The staff was very accommodating and getting towels and other items were easy; a quick call and they brought them up pretty quickly. One downside was that the AC unit was quite loud and clanky, which made it difficult to sleep at times. Also, being next to a bus stop meant that it could be noisy in the morning. One nice perk is that they offer beach chairs, mats, towels, boogie boards, and beach umbrellas for guests to borrow. Another perk is that they allow guests to store luggage with them after check-out in case you want to explore the area some more. We had a really nice stay here and it was really clean! read more

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This hotel was definitely a 10/10! I would definitely recommend anyone staying here. The customer service, the room, and breakfast were all just amazing! My family and I had the best time in Hawaii and this hotel had a lot to do with it. A huge shout out to Arnel that works in the Valet parking! Ohhhhhhh Arnel was just the BEST! Everyone should stay here just to chat with this man! His recommendations were very helpful! read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - Arnel - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We love coming here to this charming boutique hotel! The front desk staff is always so welcoming. The service staff is efficient and attentive. But most of all we love the valets! Arnel and Richard are now adopted uncles to us :) My husband's family has been here for over 100 years, so we have plenty of places to stay. But the Vive is our home away from home. read more

LOCATION Waikiki is the place to stay if you prefer the convenience of big city life over the rustic, sleepy parts of Oahu that are less than an hour away. Vive is a five minute walk to the beach and anything else you will need (food, drink, bike rental). SERVICE Everyone is super friendly and attentive, from check-in to valet to food servers to maids. LOBBY Attractive lobby with rec room feel, with board games, small library, a pair of swinging chairs. After my wife sat in one, I asked her if she wanted to swing. She pointed out a tall Australian which was awkward. To keep out the riff-raff (there isn't much), doors close 9pm-9am to anyone without a key. Warning: the elevator voice whispers "one" when you get to the lobby, and it sounds like a ghost. It's creepy. It's doubly creepy if your name is Juan. AMENITIES Either from the front desk or the valet, beach gear (boogie boards, towels, mats) is available without any paperwork, deposits, waiting, thumbprints, etc. VALET You pay at the end ($35 each day, as of 2/23), and you get in and out priviliges. Valet is not my favorite, I don't know why. It could be security, pressure to load or unload quickly, tipping or tip guilt, or stranger farts (best show on Netflix), but it was super convenient. BREAKFAST Open for two hours (7-9am), it gets packed, but the food is always being replenished and the food area is clean. Each day was bread (regular or sweet, plus three different muffins, croissant, with jellies, butter squares, and peanut butter), hot oatmeal (w/ choc chip and coconut for toppings), 4-5 fruits, pineapple juice, coffee (not strong, but available all day), water and ice, cheese sometimes (my fave Cure song), plus rotating meat (diced ham or sausage links or bacon) and eggs (hard-boiled or scrambled). The main traffic is at the two four-slice toasters and a pair of unintuitive toaster ovens. Every day we saw foreigners complain that they didn't have milk. Tables are limited, so you may need to use a coffee table and eat living-room style. Bonus: hotel breakfast likely saved us $30 or more a day, plus it made us get out of bed by 8:30 and start our daye ROOM Nice enough. Clean. Comfortable. Wifi worked. Water pressure sucked, but the water was instantly hot. Fridge. No heater. One downside is noise. Even from the 17th floor and the a/c on, you could hear the cars and people from the street. However, I did not hear my neighbors, which is more important to me. And vice versa. Especially when my neighbors look at us after hearing us fight all night from the "swinging" mix-up, and I have to tell them we were watching Ozark. read more

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We are just headed to the airport after our second stay in the past few years at Vive. This place is amazing--first off, the breakfast is always great (we love fresh fruit and croissants, so it's perfect for us). More importantly, the staff is great and accommodating--everyone, from the front desk staff who checked us in (I cannot remember her name, but she is an avid hiker and we had a nice conversation about that), and the valet staff (Arnel and Richard are fantastic--parking is the first and last thing you see at any hotel and they truly represent the brand well), along with Cory, Bill, Roger, and Princess, was incredible. They truly made our return to Vive feel like a reunion. I would recommend staying here to anyone. We look forward to staying again soon! read more

The little things: great staff, better than average FREE breakfast, location and use of beach chairs, umbrellas, sunscreen, books, coolers.... read more

Absolute amazing experience with them. Everyone there is so nice and helpful. They would send text messages and always check in. Provided beach chairs and umbrellas and towels. Rooms were so cute! Definitely will be back! Shout out to Rachel, sweetest person ever and the valet are amazing. Spent our anniversary here and it was the best. Right in the heart of Waikiki and next to all the good food spots. read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had a wonderful experience staying at Vive Waikiki hotel. The room was decent and we had an ocean front room with beautiful view. Cleanliness and customer service was excellent. From front desk to valet parking representatives were professional and very helpful. Five star to Arcel. Would recommend this hotel and would definitely stay again. read more

Love the VIVE. Found this lovely place a year ago. Love the included breakfast. So convenient to be able to eat on site without waiting for breakfast in a restaurant. The staff here is incredibly nice. They found out we were returning guests and brought us some Hawaiian snacks and a bottle of Sparkling Cider. It was so nice. While the rooms are on the smaller side (think cruise cabin) from other hotels we have stayed at in the past, you're really only sleeping there, cleaning up, and resting. They have beach towels, chairs, umbrellas for sun and rain, bags to carry your stuff to the beach in and suntan locion (in case you run out and don't want to buy a whole bottle). This is now my absolutely "go to" place for Waikiki. The only reason for the 4 stars is that there's no pool. While I love the beach (easy walking distance), sometimes I want to just lay by the pool. Sad that there isn't one. read more

Absolutely wonderful stay this past summer! Princess and Arnel were outstanding and truly made our visit complete. Thank you both for showing us so much Aloha spirit during our time at your hotel. Princess gave us wonderful tips on happy hour spots as well as places to visit on the island. We have been to Oahu several times but it was nice getting feedback from a local. Arnel was awesome as well and assisted us with checking out and our luggage. Both were super friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a great stay...we look forward to staying with them again next Spring. Our room was a bit on the small side but was decorated in fun vibrant colors and had everything we needed. It was very clean and the beds were comfy. The hotel also offers a free breakfast buffet daily that includes fresh pineapple juice, fruit, pastries, bread, eggs and breakfast meat. It saved us quite a bit on costs during our vacation and is one of the few hotels in the vicinity that offer this. The also offer beach chairs, boogie boards and beach umbrellas that you can borrow rather than buying at one of the many ABC stores. Unfortunately, there is no pool at this boutique hotel, however, you can still use other hotel's pools with really no issue. So it wasn't a dealbreaker for us since we prefer the beach anyway. Vive is located on Kuhio and is just a few blocks away from the beach. It's also in close proximity to Maragume Udon and EbiNomi which we frequented alot due to their reasonable prices and delicious food. You're also close the International Marketplace as well as Duke's Market plus a ton of other shops. Definitely our new hotel go-to spot when we vacation in Honolulu. Thank you Vive! read more

My fiancé and I recently stayed here in October. And we have a wonderful experience. we booked directly with the hotel and were able to get a discount because we were staying for at least 7 days. when we first arrived, we were greated by Richard, the very friendly Valet driver. We often chatted with him in the garage. The front desk staff was always friendly and helpful, assisting us with anything that we need. An extra bonus with this hotel is that they provide umbrella's, coolers, beach chairs, boogie boards, and any other thing that you need to head to the beach. They also allow you to rent out Go pros for water activities and to use during the duration of your stay. You do put down a deposit and require your own SD card. We already had waterproof phone cases so we did not take advantage of this. But I thought it was an awesome feature of the hotel. The beach is literally so close. I would say maybe a 3 or 4 minute walk from the hotel. It's a great location and also right next to maguro spot (poke place) and the really popular masubi iyasube Cafe! It is also close to the international marketplace, Marugame udon, and a lot of great stores. We got a standard clean room which was more than enough space for us. AC was working well. You can connect netflix and other streaming services to your TV, which is nice. Breakfast was nice and included meat, eggs, pastries and fruit. Also something that we thought was really nice was that if you need to leave early, they can pack your lunch before breakfast time starts. Note: There is no gym on the premise. You can request to borrow a fitness kit which we ended up using just to stretch and exercise in your room. You have the option to buy a day pass if you'd like to go to the gym. Also, there is no pool. I don't think either of those are necessary as you are so close to the beach so you might as well swim at the beach. Also, the location is close to multiple hiking routes, you should just go on a hike if you want to exercise. Overall five out of five I would definitely recommend as it has a great location, extremely friendly staff, and is an affordable hotel. read more

We came in August 2024, we had three rooms and 10 people and everyone loved the staff and the accommodations. So I am now getting ready to book again! read more

After spending a week at a large resort with the family on another part of the island, my wife and I headed to Waikiki and stayed at the boutique Vive Hotel for couple time. The Vive has valet parking for a fee ($40.00 per day for autos) like most hotels in the area, but they also have discounts from time to time if you join their rewards program, which we did prior to arrival. Upon arrival at the valet, we were greeted by the attendant, ARNEL. He was very friendly and helpful. We had several things in common like being Journey fans. Based on this interaction, I knew this would be a great stay. We also interacted with another attendant on another day, who was also friendly. The check in was a breeze, and the staff members were friendly and welcoming. The lobby and breakfast area was extremely well-decorated, open, clean, and fresh. Regarding the included breakfast, it was very good. It was a nice spread of continental style offerings. We booked an ocean view queen, and it was very clean. These rooms are classic Waikiki small but functional. The Vive also has body boards, chairs, towels, and umbrellas for the nearby beach. It was very easy to carry the umbrella and chairs. The beach was a couple of blocks away. Speaking of location, the Vive is in walking distance to several restaurants and points of interest. Lastly, we were celebrating our anniversary, and ROGER at the desk arranged for a gift to be delivered to our room, which was unexpected. Overall, if you're looking for a boutique experience and plan to be out more than your in, the Vive is a great home base where you can chill after a day of adventure. read more

I really enjoyed staying here while in Oahu! Parking is valet only, but you get unlimited in and out privileges, and it's 24/7. The valet attendants were all great and friendly! Arnel especially was excellent. He called the front desk to let them know that we were checking in, and Roger had our pineapple drinks ready to go :) The front desk clerks were all friendly and greeted us every time we went out the door. Our room was on the small side, but it had everything we needed. We had a nice ocean view, and I really appreciated the AC. The bed was very comfortable, and housekeeping was very prompt. There is also an included breakfast buffet every morning, and it was a good spread! I really enjoyed the morning buns, and the Portuguese sausage was my favorite. I would definitely recommend staying here. The service was top notch, and it's such a great location! You can walk to so many great restaurants and shopping areas, not to mention Waikiki! read more

My husband and I visit HI at least once or twice a year. This year we went back to Oahu and opted for a boutique hotel that is fun, welcoming and walking distance from Duke's statue. For the first 4 days, we stayed in a studio air bnb but the last 4 days we stayed at Vive where we celebrated my birthday. Complimentary juice, water from that cool dispenser, board games, breakfast, chairs, umbrellas but the best part of Vive were the people - especially the valet attendants. I fell in love with all of them because they were so sweet, efficient and kind. Despite the loud construction, I didn't have a care in the world because the staff was the best. Helpful, efficient and nice. The hotel layout was efficiently designed - not a lot of wasted space. The furniture and brightly painted walls simply perfect for the vibrant atmosphere. We are heading to BI next year but look forward to staying at Vive again. read more

Breakfast free and definitely adequate. Garage guys were awesome! Always friendly and high energy. Arnel is the man and Richard bless him days after surgery back at it with a smile and equal high energy and smile. And this garage, tiny these guys make it work. Rooms small but exactly what I needed. Clean, and central Waikiki. Hip atmosphere, clean, quiet, friendly staff all around and definitely for Waikiki a hidden gem at the price. I'll never recommend another spot. read more

We have stayed in multiple Oahu hotels and this is by far above and beyond! This will be our new choice to stay!! Roger was amazing!!' We got a box of chocolate's for our anniversary !! The only complaint was the bed was terrible.. but the view made up for it! read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - Floor 18 - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Another great stay at Vive hotel. Has everything I personally need. Upon check in was greeted by the tasty pineapple juice which is always refreshing. I can also appreciate the water filling stations located by the parking garage and 1st floor. Breakfast is also filling with pastries, fresh fruit, protein (rotated bacon and sausages) egg, oatmeal, toasts, coffees and teas. They have beach gear included which is awesome.. we stayed at a Westin and they provided 2 towels per day no other gear unless you wanted to pay extra. Staff are always so nice and check in on us if we need anything. A less than 5 min walk to the beach and strip. We find ourselves staying at this hotel but not really exploring Waikiki much but the location is very convenient. Vive feels like family! read more

This hotel has saved us so much money. They go above and beyond in their services and hospitality. Free beach chairs, umbrella, beach towels, and boogie boards has you living luxurious while on the beach. The service across the board was so kind and welcoming. Their parking is valet and is very competitively priced for the area. Free coffee all day long. If I were to return to Waikiki I would definitely stay here again. 5 stars!!! read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - View from lobby facing Kuhio - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were guests at the Vive Hotel for 6 nights. Here are my notes (spoiler: all positive!) The hotel does not have a swimming pool, however you are literally 3 (short) blocks away from Waikiki beach. Also, as guests, the hotel provides beach towels, beach chairs, beach mats, and more at no extra added cost/fee. Hotel staff: The valet crew were exceptional and very accommodating. They were quick to retrieve our car and super friendly to us! Whether we needed something from our car, extra towels, pillows, etc, they were quick to respond and we appreciated that very much! Breakfast: The breakfast is your standard one with eggs, sausage, various fruits, coffee, juice, oatmeal, and pastries. The fruits are all fresh. You might be tempted to explore nearby restaurants for breakfast, but as soon as you see the long lines you'll be thankful for the breakfast at the hotel. Also, if needed, you can also request them to make you a to-go box in case you are not able to make it to breakfast. Just have to call the front desk and put in a request day/night before. The room: So imagine a standard hotel room, but it's split in half with a wall in between. On each side is a bathroom and bed (duh). This was most welcome to us because we have toddler and don't share her bedtime schedule. While she sleeps in one room, we can stay up in the other without bothering her. Overall Vive Hotel had everything we needed: Friendly and responsive staff, clean rooms, and much needed breakfast meal in the morning! read more

Stayed here again recently. Got a larger, more comfortable room than the last time and it had an ocean view. The rates are still reasonable for the area, and there's valet parking for $30 a day. Still, no on site laundry which is a bummer. Didn't know housekeeping was by request only, so there's that as well. Complimentary breakfast served daily, which is better than some other hotels (some days they have sausages and omelette style eggs). Coffee always available. Still a good deal and would come again. read more

Vive Hotel Waikiki - 20th floor view - Hotels Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great staff who were so kind and friendly! Very Hawaiian. The location is walkable to the beach but on the quieter end which is great for me so it's not as crowded! There were some delicious eateries across the street that included spam musubi and poke that had lines out the door! I picked this hotel for the breakfast which was simple and did not disappoint. Every day had different protein or pastries but there was fresh fruit everyday. I loved the breakfast because I don't like heavy ones. When checking in, I told them we were in town for our 2nd anniversary and they left a very sweet note and box of chocolate for us on our door! They are the best!!! +They also have a delicious filtered water machine! +They have a lot of toiletry items in case you forget anything. We asked for slippers! +Can also borrow a lot of beach items :) +Very clean read more

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Looking for the best value, modern boutique hotel in Waikiki? Look no further as Vive is it. Our family stayed here twice and both times we loved it. We stayed in the Lifestyle Junior Suite and it was large enough to give our toddler (the first time) ample space to run around. We got the Mauka view the first time but were lucky enough to score the Waikiki Beach view the second time around just below the penthouse floor. Service here is top notch as you're greeted with fresh pineapple juice on arrival and warm hand towels, and they're very kid friendly as our toddler got a welcome balloon. When we mentioned that this was our second time staying, the staff also gifted us a snack pack that had lots of Hawaiian goodies such as cookies, chocolates and pineapple gummies. They went above and beyond what we expected! Shoutout to the valets who were so friendly and genuine and we really looked forward to see them daily. Big fan of the breakfast buffet they offer as well as their coffee. We were able to borrow some beach gear a couple of days. Best part of this place is the location-- you can't beat being only a few blocks from Waikiki Beach as well as a short walking distance to International Market as well as the Royal Hawaiian Center. Tl;dr: great value boutique hotel with top notch service, would stay here again in a heartbeat when in Honolulu read more

I stayed at this hotel in 2017, I thought I left a review but I guess I did not as I couldn't find it here. My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The staff, valet, everyone was so nice to us. We stayed about 10 days, so got to know the hotel and staff quite well, and they were always warm and treated us like family. The rooms are smaller but we don't care as we prefer to spend time outside and around when in Oahu. My son was still drinking his baby bottle of milk, and because the fridge in the room didn't really get cold, the staff were so nice to keep his milk in their kitchen fridge as well as yogurt for him so they wouldn't spoil. They would bring them to us when we called, such nice ppl. The hotel at the time, could improve their bed, ac unit, and modernize the bedroom furniture more, to match the lobby area but for the price and value and kindness from the staff, I don't really care. I chose this hotel because it is affordable, clean and modern looking. Also, the free breakfast is such value. My favorite part of the breakfast is the fruit the hotel provided, there was so much of it too! I have already planned a return trip for this year and bringing my mother, who is obsessed with fresh fruit and it will be her first time in Oahu. We really enjoyed the musubi place across the way, my son is 6 years older now and still remembers it. Also, don't worry about Vive not having a laundry place inside, there's one right across the street that we used last time. Super convenient. The beach is a stone throw away also! read more

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I normally don't review non-restaurants, but we had such a positive experience at VIVE (pronounced so it rhymes like hive). When we arrived, we also got the sweet treatment of chilled pineapple juice. So good. Also the front desk was almost begging us that we ask them questions or ask them for recommendations. We did and we got a nice stapled pair of sheets with eating, hiking, entertainment, etc. recs. The rooms themselves were a little small but suitable for us. We got a queen with a city view. The hot breakfast was bomb. Like everyone else said. Warm Asian bread, eggs, bacon/sausage (how the eggs and meat were cooked rotated), oatmeal, fruit. And can't forget to mention the beloved pineapple juice. Not having to eat out every meal makes a difference. And I'd often wake up early just to grab dinner before it ended at 9:30am. Started at 7 I believe. They had free beach gear to check out. We frequently took towels, beach mats, chairs, boogie boards, and sometimes an umbrella. Also sandcastle stuff if you or your kids are into that. Purified water stations in the lobby and by the valet station. Parking has to be valet which I thought would be more a drag but the valets are so friendly and approachable and considerate. Offering to bring beach gear for us, opening doors. And since you pay for parking ($40 a night without discounts), I did not feel obligated to tip. Location is also great with the Duke statue and Waikiki beach just a 5-7min walk. Restaurants and ABC stores aplenty in walking distance. The only qualms I had were that there was no balcony so we had to dry our swimsuits on the shower curtain rod (one of my few drawbacks) and there were only 2 elevators so sometimes it took a while to go up or down. Maybe because I came in the offseason but we also had new towels and our room serviced every day without me asking which was nice. If you stay 7+ nights like we did, there's also a room discount and 50% off valet but about $1600 for 7 nights. Overall, I'd highly recommend and I'd be hard pressed to consider staying somewhere else if/when we come back. Mahalo! read more

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