Tahlulah (Auckland, New Zealand) 06/18/2018

Just returned from Hawaii after 8 days. We booked through Waikiki Beach Rentals. There was 28 of us staying in the hotel in various rooms on various floors. It was great that we could view pics of the rooms before we picked which one we wanted. We were on the 16th floor and had awesome views over the marina and beach. The condo was super quiet and there was no noise from down below or the elevators which we were one room away from. Having a keypad to get into the room was another bonus as we didn't have to worry about keys. The condo itself was really nice. Clean and tidy. Because this is a private room it was not serviced but we just washed our towels halfway through the week in the laundry located on our floor. Just a short walk to the beach and we also had the pool downstairs - we swam in both everyday. The bed was super comfortable. Everything is within walking distance and there was a small superette type store in the lobby as well as an ABC convenience store right across the road. And a McDonalds!! There is plenty of places to eat and drink. I can't really say anymore and we will definitely be back.

DineRight4 (Colorado Rockies) 06/18/2018

One room suite right near Marina and around the corner from Waikiki beach. Avoid the street-front rooms if you don't want traffic noise. Good restaurant and shops right there. Valet parking took good care of us too.

KelvinTB (Wellington, New Zealand) 06/18/2018

I chose this Hotel to be close to the Honolulu Triathlon event location, and this was perfect. Had a great view over the Marina to the park area where my race was to start/finish. Hotel looks as tho it needs a bit of a birthday as was a bit dowdy, but I will still go back there again. Great location. Great staff.

Susan T (Bloomington, Illinois) 06/15/2018

We stayed 8 nights on the 25th floor. The convenience is about the only reason I’m giving this a 3/5 rating. Pros: The 2 bedroom suite works well for 5. The walk to the beach isn’t bad The housekeeping staff was friendly Cons: It was difficult to maintain an even temperature throughout the whole suite. There are wall air conditioning units in each of the bedrooms and one in the main living area. Our teenage son slept on the pullout but the temperature never seemed very cool while the bedrooms were chilly. We had a 12”circle where the carpet was somehow worn through even though it seemed the suite wasn’t that outdated. The TV in the master suite wouldn’t work the last 2 days. The kitchen was small for 5. Our sheets and pillowcases sometimes didn’t looked properly washed. Being on the corner of Ala Moana there would be a lot of traffic noise (they can’t really help that) If we come back to Waikīkī we will be finding other accommodations I’m afraid.

Rach S 06/15/2018

We had a 10 night stay in one of the private apartments #1507 Easy keyless access to the unit made check in a breeze. The unit was very clean and the view of the city and mountains was amazing. We loved the convenience of being to cook some of our meals in the kitchen to save some money. The beds were very comfortable. The only feedback to give is that the air conditioner is very noisy but other than that we loved it! The Ilikai is fantastic, with a convenience store in the Lobby and we absolutely loved the coffee from the cafe and the amazing food and cocktails from Cinnamons bar and restaurant. The Illikai is also so close to lots of other great restaurants and cafes and super close to the lagoon, beach and Ala Moana Shopping Center. We will definitely be back to stay, thank you and Mahalo 😄

warrenville111 (Warrenville, IL) 05/27/2018

We used this hotel as a place to stay for less than 24 hours - a place to shower, and sleep a bit before heading out on a 1:45 am flight. The hotel seemed clean, but a bit dated. That being said, our room was clean and the shower had good temperature and water pressure. Mattresses were a bit saggy. The elevators did have air fresheners - I am not a big fan of artificial smells...but the room was not bad. The air conditioner worked well. No view for us. We walked to the Walmart for some miscellaneous items and also walked for dinner. Many Asian-based restaurants in the area. There were a lot of homeless on the street which always is difficult to see. As we had a rental car, the meters on the street stopped at 6:00 pm, so we just paid the meter for 2 hours, and left for the airport at 11:00 pm avoiding the hotel parking fee (thought it was reasonable for Waikiki). The front desk allowed us to waive the resort fee as well because were were only there for 5 hours and did not use the public facilities or internet. Very kind an good customer service. Overall - a more budget based hotel on Oahu. If I were staying for more than a day or two - I would definitely look for something closer to the beach. But, the hotel worked perfectly for our purposes and budget. The laundry area was fairly large - easy to get a washer or dryer. The ice was located in the laundry room on the first floor.

PKahea (Hilo, Hawaii) 05/25/2018

I stay at Pagoda every chance I get to go to Oahu. It is affordable and well worth the price. The location is perfect for those without a rental car or transportation, walking distance to Ross's across the street, Walmart and Sam's club close by and Ala Moana Center just a block away. How Convenient. Also it is next door to LikeLike Diner, Pagoda floating Restaurant with beautiful Koa and 1 huge Ulua in the pond that surrounds the restaurant. Many other restaurants close by such as Thai, Japanese, Chinese foods and many other places to eat nearby. Also there is a small convenient store downstairs if you need toiletries or snacks.

Raelyn922 (Mountain View, Hawaii) 05/01/2018

I stayed here for 2 nights with my 6 year old son. We arrived before check in time and unfortunately our room wasn't ready yet. The lady behind the counter told us she could hold our bags for us, gave us some food to feed the fish and offered some suggestions of where we could go for lunch nearby. When we returned our room was ready. We were greeted by a different person who was as equally helpful as the first. Our room was clean and comfortable. It had a small fridge, cooktop, microwave and dishes as well. The room was pretty large also. Every time we called on the staff they went above and beyond to help us with whatever we needed. They treated my son so sweetly. We accidentally left behind a few small toys and the housekeeping mailed them right away, we received them the very next day. I can't say enough good things about the staff here!! We had a wonderful time here and will be sure to stay here again on our next trip to Honolulu.

Wayne M (Pago Pago, American Samoa) 05/01/2018

My wife and I stayed from April 20th to the 26th to attend a trade show, check our eyes and a bit of business and shopping. We arrived @ the Pagoda around 0700 & was greeted with a big smile by Jo Ann @ the front desk and left our suitcases with her till a room was available, we strolled over to Walmart to buy toiletries, water and snacks we needed. We finally got a room @ noon and despite the long wait, the welcoming smiles during check-in from Debbie and Jo Ann was pleasant and started us in the right mood for the day. I kept seeing these ladies over the week and I felt like coming home each time we passed the front desk and we smiled and joked @ each other! Carlos was also very friendly and helpful. People make or break any business and these people are dedicated and definitely keepers! I plan to return in September and hope they will still be there! Our room was clean and had all the amenities we required, the air-con kept the room nice and cool throughout our week stay. We enjoyed the Sunday Buffet and there was plenty of tasty food to choose from. There is also a convenient shop near the elevators for necessities you may need, a handy Hertz rental car desk is located in the lobby as well as a tour desk should you want to tour Oahu. One of the main things I love about staying here is the location, plenty of various eateries of different ethnicities nearby and within walking distance, including Walmart, Sam's Club, and Ala Moana Shopping Center. There are usually taxi's available in front of the hotel but one can be had quickly if you ask the front desk to call one. We've stayed here for a few years now and it's become my go-to "home" whenever we're in Honolulu & won't stay anywhere else! A lot of Polynesians, locals and others from neighboring islands stay here and the majority are friendly and good to talk to.

RyanAdrian (Ballymoney, United Kingdom) 04/02/2018

Very basic hotel in a good location. It's definitely a little outdated, but it's a good option if you are on a budget. Most of the hotels here are very expensive, so this isn't a bad option if you don't want to spend a fortune.

Sehra H 06/18/2018

I thought the room was clean, and I appreciated having a chaise lounge to watch tv from. But we were freezing at night and there was no way to control the temperature in the room. The food was good so that was a plus. Overall I would say the experience was just ok. Nothing really amazing about the experience here to draw me back, especially for the price which was on the high end.

luruburu (Boise, Idaho) 06/18/2018

Love the Kauai Beach Resort! We spent a week here in December, right before Christmas, and will definitely return!! Extremely friendly staff and front desk. Our room had a gorgeous view of the pool. Breakfast in the downstairs restaurant was good every morning, with quick service. Parking onsite was easy, as was the valet when we used them. It is centrally located to all the sites on the island. Close by to the airport too! I’d recommend their gift shops, and coffee bar. A little disappointed with the beach, it was very dirty, looked like trash from somewhere else had washed ashore, but the beach is public, so the resort doesn’t have responsibilities to clean it. The pool bar was great, as was the pool. It wasn’t crazy busy with lots of kids running around, like the Marriott down the street. Perfect for couples that need a quiet getaway!

lunchlandqueen (Westerville, Ohio) 06/18/2018

We loved this property and were pleasantly surprised upon arrival. Great views of the pool and on to the beach. Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff is pleasant and helpful. You can rent a car at this location, which we did to drive around the island for the day. There isn’t much within walking distance so you need to Uber or rent to get around.

SamJoPoehlein (Winslow, Indiana) 06/18/2018

We had a great time during our stay. The staff greeted us with smiles and Aloha’s almost every time we entered the resort. The pools were awesome, especially for our 6 year old nephew. A couple of them had waterfalls and one had a slide. We especially enjoyed watching the sunrise from the beach. It’s not a swimmable beach but still good for beach combing and fun during low tide. We did see a Man O War but they have signs up telling you they are there. The beach wasn’t a deal breaker for us! Oh, and the breakfast buffet is worth every penny!

mhawks22 (Peoria Arizona) 06/17/2018

The resort is clean, remodeled, and close to the water. The grounds are well kept. The seats at the restaurant are so near the water and the happy hour is good with comfortable seating near the ocean.

Globalvoyagergirl 06/05/2018

We really enjoyed staying at Aqua Aloha. From the moment we walked we were welcomed by Hawaiian hospitality. The hotel is in a great location. The room was comfortable & had a great view. The breakfast was delicious.

Vini Vidi V 05/31/2018

We stayed here for 5 nights, the staff were very friendly and attentive..the best feature of this hotel. The pool n cabana were closed most days yellow tape across gate. The dining room for breakfast was insufficient we had to sit outside in reception area . The breakfast itself was disappointing not much choice only 2 cereals cut up oranges and apples and bread and pancakes however there was plenty of asian cuisine. Only are here once. Our room was tiny 5m x 3m had to keep moving cases to get around bed. No balcony only shutter Windows but only 2 opened. Air con is partially blocked by cupboard that TV sits on. Pot coffee in room we used on day 1 and its been sitting there ever since.Rooms are extremely noisy shutters don't block any noise sirens, doors banging ,neighbors if your a light sleeper bring ear plugs. Bathroom is old and tiny and although very clean there is no ventalation after toilet use. Positives Location is good close to beach and plenty of shopping Front desk Staff are very friendly .

Domarchie (Melbourne, Australia) 05/23/2018

Got to the hotel at 6 or 7am and check in was 3pm. I had to leave my bags there at the counter which they accepted till checkin. I paid for my booking from home which included a breakfast amungst other things. There is a tax that you need to pay at check in. I asked that as i was checking that day and paying tax for that day could i have breakfast for that day...they said no as checkin was at 3pm. Very dissatisfied as Im paying tax for that day! In regard to check-in i was asked for $25 a night tax but remembered my paperwork stated $20 so check your paper work. The room was an ok size for 3 star but there were some issues. There is a sliding door to the balcony that doesnt lock with no fly screen. The aircon works but is a little noisy. I had troubles with my electric key and the light's at times. The one thing i really didnt like was the neighboring car park. Waikiki i found very safe but i didn't like people loitering around the car park at night. There is a pool but its small and not functioning for this period. The staff were on the main ok. There is a free shuttle to Ala Moana but you need to walk to another hotel my hotel forgot to mention or give me a ticket for the shuttle. Its 3 star and generally ok. If your on a budget and prices are cheap its ok.

Anna_Maria_Estera (Den Bosch, The Netherlands) 05/21/2018

OK if you just want to stay overnight and get out often. Breakfast was just horrible, no cheese, ham, tuna, salmon, whatever a Western country citizen would like to see on a sandwich. Instead there was a lot of Asian cuisine, which I don't like. Continental breakfast? Yes, Asia is a continent, too. In my room the air conditioning was placed right at my bedside - ridiculous, I couldn't do anything not to feel the cold breeze while sleeping, short of turning it off. I had a street-side apartment - it was very noisy up until 3 o'clock AM.

jsreed1089 (Honolulu, Hawaii) 05/09/2018

Hotel was not what we expected. The website does not match what you are making reservations for. Walls in rooms were dirty, main doors were dirty, bathtubs had major rust and other unknown substances on the faucet, one of our rooms smelled like cigarette smoke and there was a burn mark in one of the blankets. Also had a very bad experience with customer service during breakfast. Definitely not worth the money you spend on this hotel.

Sheryl R (San Antonio, Texas) 06/18/2018

Aqua Bamboo is a nice little hotel. The rooms do need remodeling and we did have some troubles with our bath tub stopping up while there. However, the staff were VERY ACCOMODATING. The front desk sent maintenance up to our room right away and when he could not fix the problem they moved us upstairs to a suite. It was a "bumpy" start, but the customer service went above and beyond. The free movies, water, and coffee in the lobby are a plus as well! We would recommend this hotel to our friends and family anytime.

Thetravellersbug (Sydney, Australia) 06/18/2018

We stayed at Aqua Bamboo twice over the last few weeks after my parents recommend this hotel. Friendly staff & best location in Waikiki for the price. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay on a budget. Special mention to Aja at the Front Desk, great personality and enthusiastic approach to her work.

Aileen D (Morinville) 06/01/2018

Filthy noisy room. Very dated and worn out. Curtains were torn and dirty, bathtub was stained with dirt and filthy behind the toilet. The room smelled old and stale. One of two elevators was not running and hadn't been in a while. We cut our stay short and got a new hotel. The only nice thing about the hotel was the pool area. Do not stay here.

AustraliaEinstein (Australia) 05/21/2018

We had a really lovely holiday here ! The room was clean, beds comfortable, fluffy towels and endless hot water, friendly, personable staff, close to our favourite swimming spot and restaurants, spa and pool easy to access (great spa after a flight from Sydney!)and , because we were celebrating a special birthday, we were presented with bubbly and chocolates !! Happy to reccommend and will definately return. Thank you !

Jill S (Melbourne, Australia) 05/21/2018

Fantastic location very central. Staff excellent. Rooms somewhat outdated & in need of some work. Court yard & pool area very nice to relax in. Close to beach & all shopping. Otherwise overall good. Had a lovely holiday.

madielise 06/18/2018

A friend and I stayed here and the room size was massive compared to what you normally get. The location was perfect and the breakfast whilst not extensive was delicious and you don't really need much more - fresh fruit and bakery items, perfect! The staff at Aqua Oasis are so wonderful, friendly and helpful. They always have a smile on their faces and are happy to help out with anything! Would 1000% stay here again :) Thanks so much Aqua Oasis!

jessicamcewan (Honolulu, Hawaii) 06/15/2018

We stayed here with our 3 young kids for 2 weeks before an international military PCS & from the moment we arrived the wonderful staff looked after us in every way possible!!! We had a tight schedule with all the last minute move stuff & had 2 vehicles to valet at one point. Mike, Mark & Steven made everything smooth & seamless with respect to our huge number of bags, taxis, rentals, timings etc & did so with a grin & a kind word- all the while keeping everything & everyone else on time too. The rooms were beautifully presented & well taken care of each day & the kiddos loved the couple of opportunities they got to enjoy the pool. We would absolutely stay here again in a second & fully recommend it to anyone for business, vacation or prior to a move from Hawaii. Thank you Niki, Mike, Mark, Steven & Analyn for everything you did & do!!! We’ll be back!!! The Dunn’s.

anakelakamoku (Mililani, Hawaii) 06/07/2018

Came here for a weekend getaway with my bf. This place was close to night life and shopping areas in Waikiki. We really enjoyed it here and loved the lobby and breakfast. They have a koi pond which was very relaxing and the staff was very responsive to us and the rooms were clean and comfortable. We will definitely come back to this hotel.

David R (Gold Coast, Australia) 06/06/2018

Stayed here for 5 nights and was a bit disappointed. The rooms were quite good but the breakfast was the pits. I have checked on the cost of this hotel and it is over $400 per night, you would think that a couple of choices of cereal, two choices of fruit, toast, two types of pastries and coffee for breakfast is a bit lousy. On checking in, we were told that there would be a surcharge of USD 25 per day. I enquired about this but they could not tell me what it was for. Apparently this was bought in by the council but it was never enacted into law, so don,t pay it. They can not force you. This applies to all hotels. Someone is making big bucks for nothing. The staff were all very good and willing to help.It is quite a good hotel. Pity about the breakfadst.

Snickers58 (Midlothian, Virginia) 06/06/2018

Hotel is old and has musty, mildew smell. Wish we hadn't booked it. Fortunately only 1 night. Don't understand how it can have good reviews. Never again. Also room was too cold, front desk rep literally told me we couldn't turn the air down because mildew would grow!

shortyholiday (Sydney, Australia) 06/18/2018

Very helpful staff, rooms were excellent, clean, so close to Waikiki beach. Free shuttle service to shops and other points of interest. Near bus stops. Great views, great swimming pool. Have no hesitation in recommending this hotel.

KiwiTraveller04 (Auckland, New Zealand) 06/14/2018

We stayed in a partial ocean-view room from May 30-June 4. We thought the room was nice. Hey its nothing fancy but its comfortable. Full kitchen was great, really handy to have. Couch was big and the pull out sofa bed wasn't too bad. The bed was nice and comfy. Great view and so close to the beach (approx 2 blocks back) At the end of the street you come out at the beach by the Duke statue so a great location. Worth the upgrade to the partial oceanview due to the view (otherwise you are looking at other buildings/ the road!) and the balcony which is a great size. The lead in rooms have tiny balconies. The air con is noisy but we only used it when we went out to make the room cold. The pool is nice. They have a spa too. View from the pool deck is lovely. Bathroom is an ok size. We were only on the 9th floor but didnt find road noise too excessive. Sure theres a bit as you are in the city so its to be expected. Pretty much its not 5 star fancy but you wouldnt expect it for the price. I think its the pick of the bunch in that price range. Front desk were helpful for us.

Businessmanfw (Fort Wayne, Indiana) 06/06/2018

This hotel has a parking garage. Be very careful they have a towing company they contract with that literally has people walking around looking for cars to tow. We were 10 minutes over our time and it cost $300. Mind you we had paid $40 for parking. Our car was towed to a very bad section of town. The managers said sorry not my fault.

garyrU7172XN (Melbourne, Australia) 06/04/2018

Situated in the heart of Waikiki makes for a short walking access to the beach, shopping, restaurants, supermarket and buses. Our room had the convenience a fully equipped kitchenette and there is laundry facilities for $3 a wash. There is a terrific view over the ocean, beach, city and mountains from the rooftop where there is also a pool and spa. Staff are friendly and helpful, we wouldn't hesitate in returning to this hotel.

Emily W (Wanaka, New Zealand) 06/01/2018

This hotel was so bad we can almost laugh about it now we’ve been home a week. Obviously we weren’t expecting the Ritz but the very minimum you expect from a hotel is to be able to sleep. We didn’t, because there was a high pitched alarm type sound in our room all night. The type that penetrates your dreams, wakes you up, stops.... and then just as you manage to drift off it starts up again (rinse, repeat, all night long). At about 4am the delivery trucks on the street outside start working and despite being on the 17th floor it sounded as if we were right down on the street with them. The air conditioner is about 20 years old and also noisy. So no, we didn’t get any sleep AT ALL. When we checked in we were told that we were there on their ‘cocktail reception’ night. So we headed up to the ‘hospitality room’ and found a run-down looking room with guests sat around a boom box. ‘Appetisers’ were a bowl of chips, some unpeeled carrots and some grapes. The ‘cocktail’ was a plastic cup of sprite with a slice of orange. The rooms are dated, filthy and noisey. The lifts stop at every single floor (30 something). The front desk staff are rude and unhelpful. The only positive is that we didn’t see any cockroaches.

jjrkeenan (Boulder, Colorado) 06/07/2018

This hotel was perfect for me, non-glitzy, reasonably priced, very clean, a bit dated but well maintained, good shower stall with a line to dry things on, convenient location in Waikiki, quiet. Staff all friendly and helpful, both the front desk and housekeeping. Bedding was good, a bit firm for me personally (sleep # 30). It's basically a U-shape with a courtyard in the middle with a pool, hot tub, koi pond, and beautiful landscaping. Surrounded by a solid wall so the only entry is the walkway by the front desk. 3 floors, no elevator, but multiple times, staff members offered to carry stuff up the stairs for me. Parking on site at standard Waikiki rates. (Spaces, also like many Waikiki places, are tiny!) Room 302 had a lanai looking onto the courtyard - I loved it!. I was even with tops of some trees which provided partial privacy from other lanais. Looking up, I saw high rises partly blocked by higher trees. Rooms on the outside of the U seem to face the privacy wall or, on upper floors, a parking garage. This room had a kitchenette with small fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and electric range. It was basically but decently stocked with dishes, flatware, a good knife, corkscrew, can opener, dish soap and drainer, and a few other basic utensils - everything I needed. I had to move the coffee maker to find a plug (or unplug the microwave) - not a problem for me. Coffee and fixings replenished every day. This room had a connecting door to the next with absolutely no soundproofing. When I mentioned that at the desk, they immediately offered to move me to a non-connecting room. I found that keeping my air conditioner running (set it to fan) was enough white noise to drown out most of the noise from the connecting room.

63oliverb 06/03/2018

It was ok value and an ok ambiance cause we are a young hip family but I wouldn’t recommend for older couples looking for tranquillity.... no internet in the rooms so forced to sit in the lobby on your device when needed.... social experiment possibly?? Has a pool and rooms ok.

Redguy29 (Atlanta, Georgia) 05/31/2018

Good location is all, that is good in this hotel. Hotel is very outdated and dirty. AC was not working in the first room we got. In second room it was very loud and barely cooling. After looking into it I found out, that air filler was not cleaned for years, probably. Washing filter helped a little with cooling, but noise remain terrible. Mattress was OK, but because of AC noise sleep quality was not good at all. Parking space is very limited, but you can use parking at nearby hotel. They do clean rooms, but carpet is so old, that it does not help much. Stay somewhere else, if you can.

Daniel R 05/26/2018

The room itself was nicer than I expected given the price for this location. I was very happy with my stay. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. White Sands is a 5 Star 3-Star-hotel, if that makes sense. Easy walk to the beach, which you can see from google maps.

Bruce M (Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand) 05/22/2018

Bit of a disappoint. We were first placed on the 3rd floor and when there is no elevator is quite a mission, not sure what happens when it rains as lack of cover as the stairs are external. Our room 330 was not very pleasant, the vent in the bathroom looked like it have never been cleaned, the cupboard doors in the kitchenette were either nearly falling off or were in a sad state of disrepair. The dining tabletop was a disgrace with various bits roughly hand painted.It did have a nice balcony I managed to negotiate a move to the bottom floor for the last 4 days but no electric jug was available and we got a toaster after some pleading. This room was a least cleaner although the cockroaches may have differed. You couldnt open the curtains as a lack of filter curtains meant no privacy at all in the room. On the good side the location was handy to lots of facilities and the eating places were near bye . The pink line trolley bus was just around the corner. Also David behind the counter was very pleasant and helpful

Trollatc (Kwajalein Island, Marshall Islands) 06/18/2018

I have stayed here many times before. Always Clean and the front desk is always great. I have had a few problems with the showers in the rooms before, low pressure or not draining. But never anything that will cause major problems with my trip. Each room has a small refrigerator and bathroom come with toiletries you need other that a razor. Parking was $25 day the last time I stayed there (about the same as every other hotel in the area). They clean everyday, and the cleaning ladies do a great job.

Meri P (Linden, Alabama) 06/18/2018

close to everything - employees were very helpful - love that they loan chairs and towels for beaching! Room was clean - only bad thing was the tiny bathtub - like camper sized - would rather have just a shower than a mini tub...would recommend anyway

rnovakwvu (Anacortes, Washington) 06/10/2018

Great location and friendly staff. Easily walkable to the beach and many different restaurants. For a small boutique hotel my wife and I were very happy with our stay. The hotel is a little old so some improvements with renovations could make it excellent!

MrTallDave (Tempe, Arizona) 06/07/2018

I just love this place! I have been to Oahu 8 times and 4 of those times, I stayed at the Aqua Palms Waikiki. For us, this hotel has everything we need and is in one of the best areas in Waikiki. You are a 6 minute walk away from the beach, a 10 minute walk from the Ala Moana Mall and Ala Moana Park and literally, right across the street from the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort. The rooms are comfortable and clean and reminds me of a Holiday Inn Express. Everyone is always very friendly and helpful. They do charge $25 a day for parking and $25 a day for resort fees, which covers towels, beach chairs, free shuttle, newspaper, dvd's, etc. They also have a Sway party every Wednesday with free drinks and appetizers to welcome all their guests. The shower pressure, wi-fi, cable TV and A/C also worked well. Housekeeping did come at different times every day but we really didn't care too much about that. The elevators are a little slow sometimes but not too bad. If I could, I would stay here on every trip to Oahu. I like it that much! They also offer a very nice discount to returning guests and they get you discounts of 10-15% off your bill at the IHOP and the local coffee shop next door.

Mizuhouse (Chattanooga, Tennessee) 06/01/2018

Location is great. Very convenient to hop on buses and trollies. Reception staffs are very friendly. But the house keeping is not good at all. They didn't change the bath mat after 3days until I left a note. Instead of changing towels, they just folded and put them back on the rack. No cleaning of the bathroom floor. Very bad.

Becky S (Birmingham, England, United Kingdom) 06/19/2018

Stayed for four nights in January, booked through travel agents so wasn't sure what to expect. Its lovely, very clean and tidy, nothing is to much trouble for the staff. Its right by Diamond head, opposite the beach. Staff were only to happy to sort transport out and give advise. Definitely recommend

gregtracey (Victor Harbor, Australia) 06/18/2018

The Park Shore is located 3-4 mins walk from the beach and very central to some great Waikiki spots. We really enjoyed the casual atmosphere as we walked along the beach, frequenting bars and shops along the way. Reasonably priced hotel and would recommend staying there at the right price.

Lynne G (Beaumont, Texas) 06/18/2018

1st thought was the Lobby was nice so the room had to be nice, well it wasn’t the best but it wasn’t bad, rooms was small and not roomy I was traveling with husband and daughter. Bathroom didn’t have vents but seemed to be upgraded but still small . We was given a upgrade which wasn’t on then 3rd floor which opened to the pool area which was ok pool was average sized with a good view and the 2nd floor was linked to a restaurant which was nice also (overpriced). I was disappointed that no laundry service was available. Hotel is in good location and across the street from beach Starbucks and other shops and park and zoo. Oh yea no microwave and very small fridge and the vending machine wasn’t filled. Overall I would stay again for the location and view. Oh yea I received fresh towels and a clean bed every day which was plus for me

David G (Gold Coast, Australia) 06/18/2018

I thought this hotel was great, until I got home and found they’d charged my credit card a second time for the accomodation some days after I checked out. After the hotel insisting at check-in on a hold on my card for far in excess of the entire cost, lying by saying the credit card company makes them do it, then charging my card again later, I would never trust them again.

Tweetynicky 06/18/2018

Nice place to stay, clean and close to beach and zoo. Lots of places near by to eat. Swimming pool beautiful and always clean. Buses close by so up can use public transportation. Friendly staff and great room service

Denise P 06/19/2018

We were joining a family group and went with the booking already chosen. This was clean and comfortable however a walk to the beach and when in Hawaii you need to be able to see the sea! The breakfast was included in our room rate so we did eat in a few times, however it was basic and better choices were available not too far away.

Emma W (Manchester, United Kingdom) 06/15/2018

Good location, not right in the centre of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, but only a 10 min walk away, and 10 min walk to the beach, so close to what you need. Also local tour companies pick up over the road at neighbouring hotels which is handy for those early morning pick ups! Apartment nice and functional, you don't get a "Wow" moment when you open the door, but kitchen was functional (no oven, but electric hob and microwave, along with toaster, kettle etc). Probably could do with some decorative updates/modernisation, but I would recommend and I would stay here again. Whilst some of the other bigger hotels in Waikiki look appealing from the outside, they are much larger, busier and more expensive, so the Luana I believe provides good value for money. Aloha!

winnie2078 (melbourne) 06/13/2018

Great location. Not right in the middle of it all but close enough. We walked everywhere, The staff were all super lovely. We got a one bed suite with a partial ocean view and it was great. It had 2 balconies, a little living area and separate bedroom. You can hear the road noise a little and some of the other guests but overall it was a quiet hotel. I would stay here again

simBv (bv) 06/04/2018

The location is awesome very close to the main street with all the shops and restaurants, the experience is this hotel was very good, the suite was so big that it has a canoe hanging from the ceiling and much more, the lanai was really nice but to close to the gas station below.

PSfazz (Ballina, Australia) 05/23/2018

Luana could be described as a "old fashion hawaiian" hotel. But it is this that attracted my wife and I to the place on our recent trip to Hawaii. The decor is hawaiian. With some great pieces of hawaiin furniture on the mezzanine floor and also in our room. Our room overlooked Fort DeRussy Park to Waikiki Beach through which was a short walk to the ocean. Another good factor of the Luana is that it is almost on the bus stop of the "Beach Bus" stop. This bus takes you to all the beach stops beyond Diamond Head. However I must add that the person on the desk did not know this. But it was all sorted. All of the staff were helpful and friendly and went out their way to help. We had $10 US vouchers for breakfast. That you could spend at the in-house breakfast area or at the 'Fish Hook" cafe at the foyer of the hotel. We chose the Cafe due the variety of breakfast on offer and friendly staff were excellent. I would recommend the Luana. But get a room with an ocean view. They are quieter. Finally for you Aussies looking for a good flat white, check out the 'Coffe Bean Tealeaf" just over the road. .

Africa075 (Dakar, Senegal) 06/03/2018

Travelled for +20 hours. Staff not helpful with early check-in options. I'm in business attire (not like the other shirtless beach bums walking around), and closed my eyes in the chair in the lobby. Got woke up and asked to leave the lobby if I couldn't stay awake while waiting for my room. Looking for some other place to spend my money where I won't inconvenience the staff! Not impressed at all with this place ($25 per day parking also).

grandmaman (mid eastern Alabama) 06/02/2018

We arrived on a tuesday in time to enjoy mai tai tuesday on the rooftop. Our 42nd floor room and balcony provided splendid views. Hotel parking and security made us feel comfortable. Amenities were just as described. Room service was reliable. Concierge was most helpful.With grocery stores, beach, restaurants, first class shopping all within walking distance, we explored the area in a different direction each day. Though we didnt take advantage, local bicycle rental stop was nearby. Hotel was convenient for pickups to polenesian cultural center as well as novictor helicopter tour of island. Even found St. Augustine by the Sea church, home of St. Damien museum, a doable walk away.

Stefan L (Stockholm, Sweden) 05/29/2018

Located next to the canal with nice view over the golf course in one direction and the ocean the other way. Helpful staff in the reception. Pool, jacuzzi, laundry machines and an on-site convenience store. Balconies for enjoying breakfast or an evening drink. Our one bedroom apartment was clean and fresh. Daily cleaning was included in the rent. Walking distance to everything in Waikiki. Good wifi. Good value for money.

Angielette F (Clinton) 04/24/2018

We were expecting a King Bed and an Ocean Front View, we ended up with 2 Queens and a Panoramic View, which we did have somewhat of an Ocean view and then a side view... It was not what we were looking for, but then again, it was not all that bad, considering we were not there to live in the room, but have a place to sleep and shower.. So we still had a somewhat nice view.

Terry E (Saskatoon, Canada) 04/23/2018

This is not a luxury place so if you are expecting high end service you will not like it. However if you want good value in a central location you should be happy. We enjoy having a kitchen and the added space of the one bedroom units, but the studios are quite adequate if you do not cook much. The lanais ( balconies) are very large in the majority of rooms, a few have extended the interior at the loss of the balcony. We spend a lot of time sitting on the balcony and enjoy our meals while looking at the view. The pool is large by hotel standards and there is also a hot tub, although of course it could do to be hotter. Lots of lounges and some cabanas to hide in the shade if you like. There are very good barbecues and some picnic tables for your use. Two ice machines supply plenty of ice. The laundry is on the same floor as the pool so you can relax by the pool while the washer and then dryer are going. Also a small convenience store on pool level. The lobby has a nice snack bar for light lunch items., newspaper is supplied daily and there are books in the lobby, help yourself. Enterprise rent a car is on site. located on ala wai and seaside corner you are two blocks from the main street (kalakau). Also one block from kuhio for catching the bus. All around this is a good place to stay.

travelocityknome (melbourne) 03/31/2018

The Ewa Hotel was just what I wanted. It's a budget conscious hotel near the beach, waikiki strip, the local bus and an awesome food truck (Mami's Empanadas). It is a good hotel (decor is of the 80's) with friendly staff. It's maybe not as fancy as those on the strip, however it is clean, friendly and recommended for its price point. The rooms have enough space for you to spread out, bathroom is good and beds are comfy and on site laundry at an affordable price. We opted for a kitchenette to save $$ on meals and opted to do breakfast ourselves most days using the facilities and getting supplies from ABC Store or Food Pantry. Good location at the Honolulu Zoo end of the strip.

MrThrill (Adelaide) 03/29/2018

Considering it's in Waikiki and only 5 minutes from the beach, this is a good choice for the budget conscious traveller. Yes, it's a bit dated but our room was huge and the beds comfy. The 3pm check-in time is a bit late, if like us, you had a long overnight flight.

Jacqueline D 03/13/2018

Run down budget hotel. Would be amazing if they put some repairs into it, and cleaned it up. I don't think I would stay here again. Our room was large, but unwelcoming.. We got one of the bigger suites on the roof and it had so much potential. Very quiet.. Almost too quiet...

Nicole1958 (Ottawa, Canada) 02/20/2018

Great location. Clean and quiet. One of the cheaper hotels in the area. A few minutes walk to the beach. Microwave and fridge in room. Coffee machine in room. No breakfast included. Slow and small elevator. Receptionist very friendly and answered all my questions about Diamond Head.

Jonny N 02/14/2018

I stayed at the Ewa Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii in October of 2017 while I was playing lacrosse in the 2017 Hawaii Lacrosse Invitational! This hotel is within walking distance to Kapiolani Park, the beach, Lulus Bar and Grill, Tikis Bar, Eggs N’ Things, Cheese Burgers in Paradise, and much more!

Tahlulah (Auckland, New Zealand) 06/18/2018

Just returned from Hawaii after 8 days. We booked through Waikiki Beach Rentals. There was 28 of us staying in the hotel in various rooms on various floors. It was great that we could view pics of the rooms before we picked which one we wanted. We were on the 16th floor and had awesome views over the marina and beach. The condo was super quiet and there was no noise from down below or the elevators which we were one room away from. Having a keypad to get into the room was another bonus as we didn't have to worry about keys. The condo itself was really nice. Clean and tidy. Because this is a private room it was not serviced but we just washed our towels halfway through the week in the laundry located on our floor. Just a short walk to the beach and we also had the pool downstairs - we swam in both everyday. The bed was super comfortable. Everything is within walking distance and there was a small superette type store in the lobby as well as an ABC convenience store right across the road. And a McDonalds!! There is plenty of places to eat and drink. I can't really say anymore and we will definitely be back.

DineRight4 (Colorado Rockies) 06/18/2018

One room suite right near Marina and around the corner from Waikiki beach. Avoid the street-front rooms if you don't want traffic noise. Good restaurant and shops right there. Valet parking took good care of us too.

KelvinTB (Wellington, New Zealand) 06/18/2018

I chose this Hotel to be close to the Honolulu Triathlon event location, and this was perfect. Had a great view over the Marina to the park area where my race was to start/finish. Hotel looks as tho it needs a bit of a birthday as was a bit dowdy, but I will still go back there again. Great location. Great staff.

Susan T (Bloomington, Illinois) 06/15/2018

We stayed 8 nights on the 25th floor. The convenience is about the only reason I’m giving this a 3/5 rating. Pros: The 2 bedroom suite works well for 5. The walk to the beach isn’t bad The housekeeping staff was friendly Cons: It was difficult to maintain an even temperature throughout the whole suite. There are wall air conditioning units in each of the bedrooms and one in the main living area. Our teenage son slept on the pullout but the temperature never seemed very cool while the bedrooms were chilly. We had a 12”circle where the carpet was somehow worn through even though it seemed the suite wasn’t that outdated. The TV in the master suite wouldn’t work the last 2 days. The kitchen was small for 5. Our sheets and pillowcases sometimes didn’t looked properly washed. Being on the corner of Ala Moana there would be a lot of traffic noise (they can’t really help that) If we come back to Waikīkī we will be finding other accommodations I’m afraid.

Rach S 06/15/2018

We had a 10 night stay in one of the private apartments #1507 Easy keyless access to the unit made check in a breeze. The unit was very clean and the view of the city and mountains was amazing. We loved the convenience of being to cook some of our meals in the kitchen to save some money. The beds were very comfortable. The only feedback to give is that the air conditioner is very noisy but other than that we loved it! The Ilikai is fantastic, with a convenience store in the Lobby and we absolutely loved the coffee from the cafe and the amazing food and cocktails from Cinnamons bar and restaurant. The Illikai is also so close to lots of other great restaurants and cafes and super close to the lagoon, beach and Ala Moana Shopping Center. We will definitely be back to stay, thank you and Mahalo 😄