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    3.7 (188 reviews)
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    Front view
    Melissa S.

    Good- location. Literally across the street from the beach and walking distance to international marketplace, AC works, coffee pot, fridge. Amazing views from our room 14th floor, offers filtered water in lobby, gives you beach towels, brunch restaurant at base of hotel Bad-VERY small space, thin walls, no microwave in room, shower head doesn't work well, must get ice at front desk only, tiny bathroom, no pool, no gym, tiny stand up shower, minimal sink. Zero frills, front desk staff are short and rude with customers, not very welcoming men up front, $45/night/car

    Sunrise
    Lourdes P.

    Naomi was the sweetest ever! She made our experience super special. I needed handicap accommodations and she was able to help with what we needed. We would definitely come back and bring our kids! The view to the ocean is beautiful! Highly recommend for everyone to upgrade your room experience.

    paint chipping on the walls
    Christopher K.

    Cock a doodle doo! You ever wanted a rooster every morning to wake you up? Well heres your chance. Theres a nearby rooster down on the street that makes noise all morning. theres - no hotel lobby - no business work space area - no gym - no pool - and the elevator broke (great for walking up/down 7 floors with a baby stroller) What else... - door seeps in light from hallways at night - door is about 2 feet from elevator so you always hear people - hotel shares space with 'EGGs and Things' restaurant so its super crowded every morning. - wall paint is chipping and old - flashing white light at ceiling from the fire alarm (terrible for sleeping) - carpet is damp - AC unit is super loud and nasally. it also drips water - beds are rock hard and pillows are ultra flat - pee stain on bedsheet - shower water is strangely super cold or super hot - lots of street noise (but this is okay because its in the heart of Waikiki and at a great central location) - rooms are very small, so its hard to get thru door with strollers, luggage and other things - probably also suffers from the oval design of the rooms due to the circular shape of the building At this price point, its all for the location but we were so dreading the nights because the beds were so uncomfortable. Instead of relaxation, we came home with aching pain in our back, neck and shoulders. This place is in dire needs of updated beds, paint, carpeting and plumbing.

    A very good experience for my friend and I! Front desk was kind and welcoming. Room is perfect for a place to stay for a weekend. Will come back for our next staycation!!! Thank you Ashton!

    Had to hang my own curtain since it seemed the one in room was broken. Light was beaming so bright inside.
    Kalena C.

    I booked this hotel president weekend. When i first arrived i was told my room was upgraded to a ocean view, no charge. So i was stoked! Parking was $45 a night. When i first entered the room, it was tiny. Especially for the price i paid. My room was about $300+. My bathroom had used hand soap in the holder. That was already red flag. I noticed my sliding door had no curtain as seen in pic. I had to hand the blanket. There was absolutely no privacy. I was on the 3rd floor which is right above the eggs and things restaurant And closer to the road. The outside noise was so loud and there was some drunk man screaming for a good 1-2 hours. I am very annoyed and wonder what you could do to fix this situation....

    From the beach
    Dana M.

    This location can't be beat. The rooms are small, but for the easy access to the beach and the fun amenities they provide for the price I think it's definitely worth it. There's free filtered water in the lobby along with free movie rentals that's perfect for nights when kids are just too tired. They have paddle boards, floaties and sand toys you can borrow on beach days too. We stayed in an ocean view which was quite beautiful to sit and people watch from. Big plus is eggs n things is downstairs so you can grab breakfast and enjoy up in your room. Definitely would stay again.

    Better than a Stanley!
    Jane D.

    I absolutely loved this hotel. Low key and less expensive compared to bigger names in the area, but didn't take away at all from the basics I need-- a balcony, ocean view and fresh air. The view from our room was perfect and the staff were all so nice. As a book lover, I liked that they have a mini library in the lobby. I was already reading a book on Kindle and I finished it one lazy afternoon at the beach, and then didn't have time for more. However, I love the concept. They also give you one plastic water bottle per person, with the name of the hotel on it. To me, that's way better than the famous Stanley because it comes with memories and adventure. They have water-filling station in the lobby, next to the library. There was only one time I was less than happy when a guy in the reception in the morning told me there is a limit of sugar I can have per day, when I asked for extra sugar for my coffee. It hit me the wrong way because a hotel that's charging over $300 a night can afford the sugar. What did he think I was going to do with the sugar, sell it for profit? Lol. My dude, I actually consume that much sugar per coffee. Luckily the good experiences greatly overshadowed this small bad moment. John and Steve were always great and they never said anything when I asked for extra sugar.

    Aloha "beaches"
    Reggie S.

    Not the fanciest hotel in Waikiki..but this establishment is one of the best bang for you buck and has one of the best ocean views of the beach. It's right smack in the middle of the city so everything is walking distance. Across the street from Duke's statue. ABC store just downstairs off the building, and an Egg n Things breakfast place (that's always packed) just off the front desk. The rooms are small, but clean, updated, and adequate...it has a fridge, coffee maker, but no microwave. We didn't really mind because we spend our time outside enjoying Oahu anyway. What this hotel makes up for and definitely makes it worth it is the perfect ocean view you'll get (if you get the ocean front rooms). Parking can be troublesome if you have a rental car because it is very limited, although they have additional parking that's about 2 blocks away from a sister company. We lucked out and got parking in the building. The host, Shawn, is one of the nicest you'll meet. Very hospitable and very helpful. The staff are all very nice as well. They have a wall with pictures and history of the hotel by the front desk...I recommend you read (or at least browse through it). It gives you an appreciation of the hotel and its owner. Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel.

    We stayed here for a staycation for my birthday last weekend. You cannot beat the location and friendly (but not bothersome staff). Something that is overlooked for locals is the amazing access to the surfboard locker! My husband and sons were able to keep their boards downstairs in a safe area and go for a surf anytime (check in with front desk to grab the key). We had to park off-property at a nearby hotel which was a little bit of a trek, but we didn't leave once we got to hotel. If parking lot is full they do have a loading zone they let us use to haul our things to and from our room at checkout. Rooms are small but the large balconies more than make up for it..people watching at its finest :). There was even a 1/2 marathon happening out front on one of the mornings of our stay (complete with loudspeakers and music etc) and we had the balcony door closed and you couldn't hear anything! Overall, we cannot wait to plan another staycation to Waikiki, and looking forward to staying at this fun hotel again!

    Balcony view of Waikiki
    Peter L.

    This was the 2nd of our two hotels in Waikiki during our 1 week stay. Hotel #1 (outrigger beachcomber) for its convenience to food & shopping; hotel #2 (Waikiki Circle) strictly for its beach front location. Its an older hotel that offers little in luxuries & comforts but more than made up for it by its prime locale. We pre-booked the most expensive ocean front room 2 months in advance, but at the check in the gentleman wanted to put us on 4th floor which will only have a tree top view of Waikiki. He offered to put us on upper floor if we pony up extra $25 per night. Why am I always the victim of unscrupulous practices? sigh.... Anyways we decided to pay and was upgrade to 12th floor. There was also a resort fee ($25 + 1.18 + 2.56, daily). For a small hotel without any gym, pool or other facilities I don't think that was justified. The moment we entered the room we knew it was prob worth the $25/night ransom. From the entrance alone we already had an unobstructed view of the blue Pacific. Perched from the balcony the view was even more stunning: to the south stood the imposing Diamond Head, to the north the iconic Moana Surfrider hotel, Kalakaua ave (Waikiki main strip) was right beneath us. Right in-front of our hotel is the Waikiki beach & Duke's statue, literally a Brady to Gronk TD throw away. Everyday we sat on the balcony and listened to the sounds of the sea, watching surfers riding the waves Sunset was magnificent as we faced almost directly toward the West, even in the morning and during the day the sight and sounds were fabulous. Even if they charged us $50 extra per day we would have gladly oblige, will even throw in our pet dwarf hamster Sophia on top. The room was dated and had that 1970's vibe: old decor, small bathroom, tiny shower with lukewarm water & anemic pressure. On the positive side it has a Keurig maker and most importantly a safety box. The queen beds were comfy, pillow were not overly fluffy but adequate . They were low profiles so more ideal for my bad back. Daily newspaper was delivered to the door, beach towels are avail upon request, ice machine down stairs but no water station. There is no lobby, 1 gentleman in the booth next to the elevators handles all transactions & interactions. They are probably the descendants of Mrs Kwock the original founder. Next door there is McDonald , egg & things is affiliated with hotel but guests enjoy 10% discount by showing hotel card. If you venture 1 block to the east you will find a hidden gem called "Mac", it has no line & far superior food. We ate most of the time in places further up North near our hotel #1, around Inter Market & Royal Hawaiian Center. Overall we had a pleasant stay & would def consider returning for its prime beach front location.

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    “Right in-front of our hotel is the Waikiki beach & Duke's statue, literally a Brady to Gronk TD throw away.”

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    The Kahala Hotel & Resort - Poolside Dining

    The Kahala Hotel & Resort

    4.3(756 reviews)
    3.3 mi•Aina Haina
    •$$$$

    We are celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary. We got married here when we're 24 and 22. We love…read morethis hotel. We spoiled and pampered ourselves extra this year. The staff were very well trained and extra friendly compared to last year. We enjoyed the spa services ( massages and pedicure) and soho New York haircut and lashes extension services. The staff at both locations were professional and pampered us. We want to say an extra mahalo to Megan Ibara and Eian Tsosie for the early check in and late check out accommodations and meticulous housekeeping services. They made our stay extra magical and memorable. Also want to shout out to Tre at the seaside grill. Everytime we stopped by and grabbed a bite to eat he was so kind to recommend special dishes and drinks and made us feel so welcome. He is such a friendly cheerful guy. We want to come back every year to celebrate our anniversary. Here's to another 33 years !! Cheers, Jay and JoAnn Stone

    Review 51 (2026)…read more Stayed from 8/18-8/23/2026. We booked/reserved last March, Golf course view with Lanai. This was the third time staying at Kahala hotel. We stayed in 2024 60th anniversary/birthday, (Kahala hotel was built in 1964), and in 2025. When checked in, Front desk Ms. Lingling Yu assisted us, she offered upgraded with free charge, to Dolphins room. Our room was located in Dolphins Lagoon, when we opened the lanai door, we could see the huge lagoon, Dolphins were swimming right in front, also we could see ocean. Fantastic!!! Everyday we enjoyed breakfast at Plumeria Beach House, looking at the ocean and garden. Our choices were, Thin pancakes, Vegetable omelette, Açai bowl, and Classic Egg Benedicts, everyday different menu. Servers were so nice, some staffs remembered us. The last day checked out day, server brought birthday cake for me. On 8/21, we ordered "Grand Kahala Breakfast ($100)" Room in service at 10am. Room service came at around 10am, server brought big table into our room, set up for us. Food and coffee were just made, cold menu as fresh and cold, hot menu as fresh and hot. We spent the most of the time in the hotel, just lying down at pool area, reading the books, taking a walk along the beach. For shopping or a little trip, hotel provided free shuttle buses to Kahala Mall, Waikīkī and Ala Moana. We loved "Kahala burger "at Seaside Grills. For dinner, we went to Arancino at the Kahala 2 times, Alan Wong inside property, a few times we went outside the property. Everyday Ms. Lingling Yu texted me, " How are you doing? If you need anything please let me know". How sincere and thoughtful. Daily housekeeper cleaned up our room, always gave us amenities. When we needed something we called, housekeeper came and brought right away. Over all, I will give 10+++ stars. Facilities : Lobby 10 Staffs especially Ms. Lingling Yu 10 Room : Dolphins room 10 Restaurants : Plumeria Beach House, Arancino at the Kahala, Alan Wong 10 Room service : Grand Kahala Breakfast 10 Pool and beach 10 Shuffle buses drivers 10 Bell staffs 10 Housekeepers 10 Everything was so wonderful. Thank you so much for everything. We had such wonderful and relaxed staying here at Kahala hotel. We are looking forward to staying next year in August again to celebrate my birthday.

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    Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

    Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

    3.8(1.4k reviews)
    0.2 mi•Waikiki
    •$$$

    This is definitely my second best hotel I've ever been to the first one being hotel one in Kawaii…read more The location of this hotel is just amazing. It is so beautiful love everything about it. Specially the rocking chairs in the front .we're at the pool every day. The only issue is I have to wake up at 5 o'clock in the morning to take my place and they open at seven and before seven most chairs are taken.The only issue I have with this place is the fact that there's not enough chairs around the pool. I wish I could get them at 4 1/2 star, but it's not able to. The location is fantastic is right on the water. If you wanna swim don't swim in that part of the beach go farther when you're looking at the ocean to the left of it because in front of this hotel, there's a lot of rocks that can hurt your feet. The beach restaurant is unbelievable specially if you wanna order food while you're sitting at the pool, everything was incredible. I had the Caesar salad the burger. The pokey was all incredible. I will definitely be back. You're almost a five star.

    After visiting and eating at this resort in years past, we were excited about the opportunity to…read moreactually stay here. So much history as shown throughout the resort especially on the second floor, but also the open Victorian architecture which presents a relaxing atmosphere. Our friends thought we were "rich" for being able to stay here but I don't recall the prices being too different than other hotels in the area. We also got a great offering through the American Express card. We arrived on island early afternoon and attempted to stay up as late as possible. However, we were given a room on the second floor of the historic side of the hotel where they host events on the patio area outside our room. While we were trying to sleep at 8-9pm, a festive wedding was going on with their DJ blasting music, people dancing, yelling, the DJ trying to motivate the audience, etc. It was not a fun night as my wife complained to the hotel staff about the noise interfering with our ability to sleep. It's not the fact the wedding was occuring, but rather the fact the hotel staff didn't let us know they were putting us next to the hotel night club of sorts. Hawaii is typically laid back and quiet, which this was not. The hotel staff sympathisized and mentioned the wedding would be finished by 10pm which it was, and tried to make things better. On day 3 around 4am, the hotel fire alarm sounded and advised everyone to vacate the building. When we vacated, we learned it was a false alarm. This was our last day at the Moana Surfrider which we assumed was a sign the resort wasn't meant to be a relaxing experience for us. The hotel has activities associated with the resort fee such as yoga, that we registered for. It was my first time doing yoga despite mention by my wife over the years to do it. I figured it would be a pleasant surprise for her if I signed us up, and it was a great class out on the same patio area as the wedding. I won't say it was fun for me, but it was an experience that we both enjoyed. The room itself was small which I assume is because it was part of the historic side of the hotel. There wasn't a balcony which we've come to appreciate especially in Hawaii to be able to go outside, view the water, and smell the air. Instead there was a window which we tried to orient ourselves in to get a picture of us with our welcome leis and Waikiki Beach in the background. Very challenging to appreciate a window as well as find space in the room to lay out two large suitcases without having to relocate furniture. The shower leaked water onto the bathroom floor as the cracks in the glass were not sealed so there was a constant wet towel on the floor. The bathroom in general didn't seem very modern considering the hotel had recently undergone years of modernization. Housekeeping was good and treated us well with towels and drinking water. I believe the Tower rooms of the hotel might be more modern and larger, as well as away from the event area of the hotel. I think we would look at other options in the future as we also spent a few days each during this trip at the Sheraton and The Royal Hawaiian which provided a much different experience in comparison.

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    Halekulani Hotel - Halekulani Gatehouse.

    Halekulani Hotel

    4.4(510 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Waikiki
    •$$$

    I will never forget the way the Hawaiian breezes felt in my hair. And I will also never forget the…read moreoutstanding hospitality, accommodations and luxury of this gorgeous hotel. I love that it is in the heart of Waikiki, very walkable to shopping and nightlife should you want to leave the grounds of the resort. The nightly local music with hula under the sky is magical. Reservations for dinner, or grab a first come first serve cocktail table at 5 to watch the sunset! There is also nightly jazz in the bar. La Mer is a one of a kind French experience and Orchids is fantastic for any meal of the day. Just outside the hotel is a delightful oceanfront park where the hotel hosted yoga each day. A highlight for me. Great poolside service. The beach is small, so if you are looking to lounge on the beach, that's not really much of an option. This hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. So you know it has the highest standards. That brand has never steered me wrong. And the fact that it is not under a massive hotel chain umbrella means it can maintain its authentic individuality. Pro tip: if you have a late flight, there is a lounge where you can relax and prepare for your departure, as check out is 11am.

    Review: Beautiful property with lovely touches, but rigid service and poor beach access fell short…read moreWe recently completed our first trip to Honolulu, staying at the Halekulani while nearly seven months pregnant and traveling with our 3.5-year-old. As many mention, the property itself is pristine--calm, spotless rooms, excellent toilets, and comfortably sized showers and tubs. The nightly turndown treats from housekeeping (ranging from chapstick to custom coasters) were a delightful detail we looked forward to each evening. Breakfast was included and decent, though it skews heavily toward traditional Japanese options. As a pregnant guest, I was a bit disappointed by the lack of basics like oatmeal, and the requested toast turned out to be basic white bread. We encountered some exceptional team members. Donna at the front desk was wonderfully warm, remembering my son's name from our second day. A lovely woman at the pool with very long hair and a gentleman who plays in a band were also fantastic--he consistently helped us set up cabanas so I could stay out of the direct sun. Unfortunately, two major issues significantly impacted our stay: * Unprofessional Pool Management: The pool manager (who did not wear a nametag) was surprisingly rude. After another attendant helped us secure a shaded cabana the day prior to ensure I had sun protection while watching my son play, the manager confronted me about "saving" cabanas. Considering the hotel was not full, the aggressive tone taken with a heavily pregnant guest was completely unwarranted and unlike anything I've experienced at a property of this tier. * Misleading Beachfront Experience: The hotel advertises itself as a beachfront resort, but the accessible beach area is extremely minimal with choppy water. Between the lack of loungers or shade and the large Mai Tai catamarans constantly docking right next door, swimming isn't practical, nor is relaxing on the sand if you need sun relief. We truly wanted to love our stay, but given the premium price point, the combination of poor beach access and an unnecessarily hostile interaction at the pool left us thoroughly disappointed.

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    Upgraded room - Diamond Head Ocean View

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    Enjoying a leisurely 4 hour lunch and afternoon at the Halekulani !

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    OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort - Sunrise and diamond head

    OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

    4.0(719 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Waikiki
    •$$

    Ambrose at concierge is the best! I'd come back just to chat with him. That's Kuya right there…read more IYKYK Arrived in Oahu from LA around 9am, and check-in is typically at 3pm so I was expecting to just drop off luggage and wait until then. However, Ambrose said he'd see what he could do and was able to get my boyfriend and I a room early. We've been to Oahu several times but this was our first time staying at Outrigger. Our room was awesome (clean and spacious with a lot of closet and cabinet space) and the balcony came with a pretty good view. It was nice to have some poke and beers on there. You can even cast shows from your phone onto the TV which I appreciated. Location is so convenient and walkable to a lot of restaurants and shopping places and the beach. Yes it is super touristy but that's Waikiki for you. Although we only stayed for one night (on our way to Japan), I appreciated seeing all the activities that Outrigger offers on the schedule that they provide for you at check-in. A restaurant called Monkeypod is conveniently located within the building and they have the best maitais. It's super helpful that an ABC store is also located within the vicinity to grab snacks, drinks, and some souvenirs. Overall the place is really nice and the staff is so welcoming and kind. Would definitely love to stay here again!

    It's a nice hotel! Automatic 5 stars because Duke's and Blue Note give amazing service. They are…read moreboth found inside this hotel, respectively. With Blue Note being on the first level and Duke's on the second. Blue Note has a great jazz club, chill, intimate vibe that is great for a night out if you have a favorite artist you want to see perform. Duke's has a great view of the ocean and it's always packed yet the service stays consistent and attentive. Overall a great place to stay, but just as great of a place to visit as well!

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    OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort - Cute swinging bench in the lobby

    Cute swinging bench in the lobby

    OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort - Mai Tai & Passion Punch from their pool side bar.

    Mai Tai & Passion Punch from their pool side bar.

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    The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

    The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

    4.5(281 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Waikiki
    •$$$$

    Truly 5 stars! We stayed here for a night this summer for a…read morestaycation and it was a great experience besides our room being near the elevator. We had requested early check in since we wanted a room for my son to nap in right after we went to the pool that morning and when we went to check in, the room was already ready. At check in, we were welcomed with welcome drinks. We went up to our room where there was a nice view of the ocean. Service was top notch from the valet to housekeeping to the pool people. My kids loved the pool, especially the slide. We definitely will be back again.

    FABULOUS!!! 5.0…read more The Ritz-Carlton Residences' units are owned by individuals who either place their unit in the rental pool full-time or part-time, or reserve them exclusively for their own use. The service here is impeccable. In every area, attentive service appears to be the primary goal. The staff at the valet area (there is no self-parking) are always on the move, either greeting guests or retrieving vehicles. If a guest looks even slightly lost, someone immediately checks on them. The open-air reception area is located on the eighth floor, along with the pools (one for adults only and one for children) and restaurants. The staff are friendly and efficient. After checking in, we went straight to the elevators to head to our room. These elevators are amazing. I especially love the security feature: at the kiosk, you select your floor and tap your room key on the electronic pad. After a very brief wait, you are assigned an elevator number, which then takes you directly to your floor. We booked a two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence, which was absolutely amazing! Since it was just the two of us traveling, we didn't need the second bedroom. However, we wanted a larger living space, a corner unit with floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows, and a more spacious kitchen. One of the perks when we booked was receiving a $200 grocery credit. A representative reached out by email a couple of weeks in advance to ask what items we would like. We ended up ordering steaks, breakfast items, fruit, juices, and my favorite Hawaiian candies... chocolate-covered macadamia nuts. Upon arriving at our room, all of our groceries had been neatly arranged in the refrigerator. It was just another level of being pampered. The rooms and bathrooms were very spacious. Sitting out on the lanai provided great views of the city and the ocean. This property is not oceanfront, but it is just a few blocks from the beach. Its excellent location also places you just steps away from luxury shopping and numerous dining options. The only negative aspect of our room was the stovetop. The convection stovetop could not get hot enough to properly sear our steaks, so my husband had to finish them in the oven to get them nicely browned. The ventilation system was not particularly strong either, so we were concerned about accidentally setting off the smoke or fire alarm. In the end, everything worked out, and we enjoyed a lovely sunset dinner on the lanai. The grounds and pool area are beautiful. There is an adults-only pool and a children's pool. Every day at around 2:00 p.m., complimentary ice cream is served. This is the kind of life I could enjoy every day! It is also nice to know that the residences will always look fresh and up to date, as the brand requires a renovation every ten years or so. This is at the owner's expense, unless the residence has been removed from the rental pool entirely. We absolutely loved staying here and look forward to returning many more times.

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    The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
    The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
    The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

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    Prince Waikiki - Piña colada

    Prince Waikiki

    4.3(472 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Waikiki
    •$$$

    Five stars across the board. Every employee and service we received at this hotel was superb- from…read morethe valet to the front desk & concierge, the restaurant employees, the pool bar employees and the housekeepers. Best service. We booked a stay last minute because of a power outage and then had to book subsequent nights which made explaining and moving rooms a bit messy but front desk was on top of it every single time. Even if I had spoken with a different person, they kept impeccable notes and went above and beyond to help us. I am beyond grateful that even though we had to deal with craziness of the hurricane, this hotel was the bright spot in our day. Cleanliness was also good. Out of the 3 rooms we had, I only called housekeeping once for a minor pillowcase and sheet change which they did immediately and apologized for. I recommend this hotel to all and look forward to staying here for pleasure in the future too.

    We stayed here again since my wife likes it here. For me, it's 3 stars at best. Room was fine, but…read moreshower stall is pretty small. I'm only 210# but there isn't much room in the shower to even turn around. Pool area has too many screaming kids running around. And they offer a kamaaina weekend staycation deal for locals that brings out the crazies who act like they have never been to a nice hotel before. There should be an adults only pool, like that which is offered at other resorts. Lastly, food available was mediocre at best. 100 Sails is probably your best option - decent buffet for dinner and breakfast. We also ate one meal poolside since we were trying to relax there one afternoon. We ordered a cheeseburger deluxe with fries. The burger came with about a 3 oz patty, and the fries were as hard as a rock. For the $24 we paid, we probably got a $6 fast food combo meal. We also ordered a Caesar salad - that was a single romaine heart, split lengthwise, with 4 small shavings of Parmesan cheese and a tablespoon of bottled Caesar dressing; $24 too! Soft drinks were $8 each. I know hotel resort poolside food is expensive but I did expect something a little better. The best thing is the valet parking service; very fast and efficient since they always have about 6 valets working all the time. But be advised that this service is not cheap - $52 per day with a $5 tip each in/out trip!

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    Prince Waikiki - Christmas ornaments

    Christmas ornaments

    Prince Waikiki - Area of fitness center

    Area of fitness center

    Prince Waikiki - Club Premier room with king size bed

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    Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu

    Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu

    4.3(107 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Waikiki
    •$$

    Hilton Grand Vacations Hokulani is our favorite hotel in Waikiki! It's consistently clean,…read morewelcoming, and very kid-friendly, which makes it an easy choice for our family. Room is spacious with a living room area that divides the sleeping room. Bathroom is twice as big compared to other hotels. The location is also excellent right in the center of Waikiki and within easy walking distance of so many great food options, shops, and attractions. The rooftop pool and hot tub are a nice bonus and a relaxing place to unwind after a day out. The gym is well maintained and has weights, a Peloton, one treadmill, an exercise bike, and two ellipticals. My only wish is that the gym was larger and had a wider variety of exercise equipment. Overall, Hokulani is a comfortable, convenient, family-friendly place to stay, and we always look forward to coming back. Pro tip: you can only ask for a later checkout the day of at 6:00AM. I wish I would have known sooner. Checkout is 10:00AM, late checkout is an hour later at 11:00AM. The receptionist told us all the checkout spots were taken, but was nice enough to let us stay till 10:30AM.

    Booked a night here for my BFF Christmas party. Check in was friendly and fast but it's late at…read more4pm. And check out is early at 10am....ehhh. Parking is valet only at $50. Great location! Royal Hawaiian shopping center is right across the street, and so many shops and restaurants are right downstairs from this hotel. You can't beat this location. The room was amazing. I booked the 2 doubles suite. The room has a great galley kitchen with all utensils, glasses, plates, full fridge with ice maker, microwave, etc. The bathroom is so huge and luxurious, separate tub and shower and bidet. My room had NO view, basically looking at another building. I was On the 7th floor. The rooftop pool is spacious and I liked the plunge pool and spa. The bar was closed which was disappointing. For the price and the room details I would definitely stay again.

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    Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu - Suite bathroom

    Suite bathroom

    Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu - Guest room bath

    Guest room bath

    Hilton Grand Vacations Club Hokulani Waikiki Honolulu - Guest room bath

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    Waikiki Circle Hotel - resorts - Updated September 2026

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