patoot69 (Sidney, Canada) 08/06/2019

We recently stayed at the Aqua Bamboo for 4 nights in suite 807. We loved the fact that there was a kitchen (eat in if you like) a beautiful pool and the location can't be beat. It is about 1 1/2 blocks from the beach, near Honolulu Zoo, the bus route and lots of great restaurants. The hotel also offers beach towels and chairs. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Extraordinary827904 07/20/2019

We stayed for 8 days. The rooms were neat. Our first room was good size but opened up to the broncs neighbours. Moved up to high floor on opposite side of building which was smaller room but heaps better view and less racket. Rooms are quite when doors closed but the air conditioner was old and very noisy. Noisy with street traffic if doors open. Location was okay.

premkala16 (Medford, Oregon) 07/13/2019

We booked this hotel through an Air BnB because the pictures of the pool were so inviting and the location to Waikiki Beach. Unfortunately the pool was closed for refurbishing when we went but we did sneak a peek and it is a beautiful setting. The rooms and the hotel interior is very dated, like many of the hotels in Waikiki. The rooms, elevator and lobby are small. Many of the rooms look out onto the busy street or an alley with a brick wall. Ask for a pool view. Location is fantastic for quick and easy access to the bus ( right outside the door) or the beach ( a very easy 5 minute walk). You are about a block and 1/2 from the international market which is pricey but a nice place to walk around. There is a car rental agency within a 3 minute walk of the hotel but no parking on site. We realized that parking for rental cars is almost more than the daily rental. Often 20 to 30 dollars for over night. close Restaurants are mostly local Hawaiian plate or asian food. Burger King and McDonalds are a few minutes walk away for those who want a quick cheap meal. This hotel is for the budget minded who want a nice pool retreat when not at the beach.

C3495ZTmarias 07/09/2019

Priced well, great location. The parking filled up and we had to park next door. Not super inconvenient but a bit of a drag with luggage. Stayed for 4 nights and only had room cleaned once. They didnt give us fresh towels or replenish toiletries. Just made the bed and took out trash. No breakfast, the pool was under construction while I was there, not enough washers and dryers, also the washers and dryers are old and coin operated ones and I'm not sure how "clean" they really made my clothes. All in all it's a great spot for the price in the center of Waikiki/Honolulu. I was comfortable in my room and enjoyed my stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Keeping in mind this is by no means a 5 star hotel I would still recommend it as a place to stay if you want to be close to Waikiki beach. A few suggestions I have are updating the air conditioning to central air or something, the overall smell of the building was musty and they try off setting it with ALOT of what smells like off brand fabreez but that's just in the lobby area and elevators not I the actual rooms.

anul644 (Kangasala, Finland) 07/02/2019

Place is nice, but the staff never smiled. Few times I got smile from younger boy. The man who took care of the yard was very nice and polite. Even if you did not need any cleaning in your room, they make sure that you pay anyway the cleaning.

shazza_lc (Salisbury, Australia) 08/16/2019

We stayed at the Ilikai for 10 nights and booked direct. We arrived early and dropped our bags off while we walked down to Ala Moana Shopping Centre. We got back around 1.00 pm and had access to our apartment. The apartment was spacious and had views of the marina. It was a great location and we used the complimentary shuttle a couple of times. Staff could have been friendlier. We went to Cinnamons for dinner and didn’t rate it. It was easy getting the shuttle to the outlets from the guy out the front of the hotel under the umbrella. Definitely would stay here again

USASUN (Zurich, Switzerland) 08/15/2019

We rented this Unit through Waikiki Beach Rental. Booking process was easy. Ilikai 1942 - Great location, really central, comfortable, clean and just like the pictures, the check-in was easy. Loved the view, beach access and the amenities of the Ilikai building. For 4 people the bathroom was a bit small, there were not enough towels and towel holder for drying. We had a perfect stay in this appartment. We would definitely stay here again!

Janine45 (Wellington) 08/12/2019

This is our third stay at the Illikai. We love everything about it. the location and its proximity to restaurants and Ala Moana Shopping Mall and the beach and the public lagoon, and the views from the balconies..The list could go on. It is a bit dated and an old establishment but many of the rooms are uodated and its clean. We will always choose this hotel/condominium establishment.

kruuza (Auckland, New Zealand) 08/11/2019

Our accommodation was cancelled last minute due to the new private home letting rules. We wanted a full kitchen and view This was a great find on the 25 floor nice big rooms bigger than most with a small kitchen and good views. It was quiet and clean Yes this on old hotel struggling but we no problem with any of the staff and the service was great It was also great to be away from the downtown Waikiki

GeorgeD622 (Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia) 08/09/2019

We had a family of 7 and trying to find hotels without hiring 2 rooms was impossible until I came across this gem. The hotel rooms are dated but sufficient and room 1543 was a double apartment with ocean views and so spacious, we couldnt have asked for more. It was clean, modernised and while the nothing special of the facilities, the pool was adequate, even though one of the pool attendants took her job too seriously, it was good. Close to everything except the hustle and bustle of waikiki tourist strip. We loved it being at the start of the tourist strip and felt very comfortable. Staff were mostly good and courteous. Room was great as we were self sufficient. Really no bad points other than it being a dated hotel but that did not worry us at all.

quisanorheyann (Ewa Beach, Hawaii) 08/13/2019

I’m disappointed in this hotel. I’ve stayed at multiple aquas and this one is the most embarrassing hotel ever. I was given attitude and constant eye rolling from the front desk. The manager hid in her office and didn’t even explain the situation to me. I was irritated and frustrated since I just got off of work. Not worth it! I informed the hotel 3 days before my stay that I couldn’t get off work early. The pictures are misrepresenting. Some Outlets didn’t work. Oh and the curtain rod in the shower fell on my head. I would suggest you stay at another hotel rather than this one. THIS IS AN EMBARRASSMENT!

Carrie S 08/12/2019

I selected this hotel primarily because it fit my budget and was in my desired location - downtown, close to the beach. Overall, it was decent. Not fancy, but it served its purpose. The AC was a major letdown (didn't work at all), and there were some minor maintenance issues in our room (squeaky doors, wear & tear, stains, etc.). Also, there were no blackout curtains, and the walls were super thin, so it was pretty noisy. However, we didn't spend a lot of time in the room other than to sleep, so it was ok for what we needed. I liked that it was so central to all the shopping/restaurants, and that it was a short walk to the beach. Don't go expecting something super swanky, because that's not this hotel. If you just want a place to sleep, shower, etc., this is a decent option for the price. Bring a sleep mask to shut out the light (I ended up buying one on the second day we were there), and earplugs if you can't sleep through noise.

Pale1983 08/12/2019

Great Property. Reservations very helpful. We had a great time. The property was just perfect for what we needed. The whole trip didn't start off so great but it ended up being good after we got to stay in this property and close to everything.

MA GRACIA F 08/12/2019

We did have a great time staying at the hotel. Location is perfect, everything is within your reach. Love the beverages too while waiting to check in. Having a lunch at the pool side is cool while waiting for our check in, the smiles of the employees every time we meet makes it a plus, very convenient location. We love it.

jilltompsett (Katikati, New Zealand) 08/11/2019

Aqua Ohia Waikiki has super friendly and helpful staff, it's location is great, walking distance to most places. The free shuttle to Ala Moana is great too. Although not flash & fancy it is great value for money and very comfortable

Samir L (Sydney, Australia) 08/13/2019

I stayed at this cozy hotel in the heart of Waikiki from 6 August to 13 August 2019 with my wife and two daughters. Upon our arrival we were greeted by Olivia who ensured our holiday began in good spirit. Being in great location everything is at footsteps. The free shuttle to and from Ala Mouna through out the day is an extra bonus. They have a nice little pool, concierge, breakfast area by the pool where the continental breakfast is served everyday. All the staff members including house keeping, reception specially Olivia and Rachel were really amazing. Wouldn't mind staying here again if I happen to visit Hawaii again in the future.

Lloyd G 08/08/2019

I stayed at the Aqua Oasis for 42 days while I looked for a house. Not only are the military friendly...they are friendly in general. For anyone moving to the island on TLA take advantage of this gem. The location is great, continental breakfast is free every am and parking is free. If you get a room with burners you still receive full per diem. I want to give a S/O to Maria, Olivia, Mike, Mark, Stephen, Josh, Yuta, Rachael and anyone else that I missed. You guys helped make my stay in Waikiki a memorable one. Room 801

hayleyep (Sydney, Australia) 08/05/2019

While there seem to be some other negative reviews on this place, I have to say having stayed there for a week, this place was excellent for a stay in Waikiki. Not only is it loacted in the perfect place for city transport, shopping, restaurants plus walking distance to the beach, the service here was outstanding! Maria (?), Rachel and front door man Mike were genuinely lovely, and helped us with any issues we had. They had free breakfast, a concierge service with Diana (who was fantastic) and the rooms were spacious and comfortable. The only one suggestion I would have is to provide a kettle instead of a drip coffee machine and tea for those Australians who like tea as an alternative to drip coffee. I would recommend and would stay here again on a trip to Waikiki. Thanks!

ErikandSandya (Colombo, Sri Lanka) 08/02/2019

Location is decent, 10 mins walk from Waikiki beach and in the midst of malls and food courts. Building is dated, but bathrooms etc. are renovated just enough to make it manageable. Cannot judge about the normal rooms. Can judge about the facilities downstairs, really dismal for this price. A stamp size pool surrounded by concrete walls hence hardly sunlight. And a 'continental' breakfast where even a motel would feel ashamed of: cereals, milk, bread/bagel, some fruits and juices. Nothing for the bread except butter and jelly (no meats/cheese etc), no yoghurt. Only served 7-9 AM, and apparently one of the reasons why they dare to charge a Resort Fee of USD 25/room/night on top of the room prices! However for us the price/value of the junior suite was good enough to book, and an on the spot free upgrade to a full suite of 700 square feet made it a lot better. All praise for the room and huge balcony, floor 11 is called the Penthouse floor for a reason. But might not have done even this had we known better about the pool and breakfast...

Maps583125 07/25/2019

My family and I stayed here for 10 days while moving. This was one of the only hotels in Waikiki that would allow our family of 5 to stay in one room. It was comfortable and clean. Having access to a full sized refrigerator was extremely helpful. It was centrally located and easily accessible. All staff we came in contact with were courteous, professional, and helpful. Olivia at the front desk was especially amazing. From talking with her over the phone while making the reservation to the day we checked out she made me feel at ease and answered every question I had. I would definitely stay here again, especially for an extended stay.

chee2s (Los Angeles, California) 08/02/2019

This place is located near the beach. Walking distance from the city bus. It has 4 elevators some reviews said that elevators were always packed and took a long time, but I didn’t have no problem with that. The AC worked fine The kitchenette is fully stocked if you plan to cook. The pullout bed on the living room was a bit to squeaky the bed was comfy I was at the 11th floor

fred1140 07/28/2019

We stayed at the Aston Waikiki Sunset twice, the latest in April 2019, the first in September 2016. Both stays were pleasant, rooms were clean and quiet. The location for us was convenient, as I have family in Upper Manoa Valley. We stayed in the upper floor rooms, which all have great views. The 2016 room gave us an ocean view, and the 2019 stay a mountain view. I enjoyed the mountain/valley view as much as the ocean view. We learned from a maintenance worker that the entire facility was condos, with quite a few occupied with permanent residents. The only downside was the surprise "amenity" fee of $25 plus $1.18 tax per day. We reserved through Costco Travel, and I failed to read the fine print about additional fees. Parking of $25 a day was expected. If you drive, the traffic in Honolulu has gotten a lot worse. All in all, a nice experience at the Aston Waikiki Sunset, especially if you like to have a kitchen in your room.

tonywV5794YR 07/27/2019

We stayed for 6 nights just been with our 2 year old. We stayed in a deluxe ocean view room which had an amazing view and were on the 36th floor. Positives: -Location close to the family part of the beach as well as the zoo -Kitchen was great to use -Staff were very lovely and really helpful -Mini Mart on site was super handy Negatives: -Only a few lifts so during the busy periods it can take a good wee while to get to the top - A bit dated - Loud air conditioning unit All in all it was a great pleasant stay. We knew it was going to be a bit dated so were prepared. Great location with only a 3 min walk to the beach and the Waikiki trolley stop just down the road. Also we used Aloha sitters for baby sitting and they were amazing, great for us to head out as parents and leave the boy with the sitters.

614barryf (Tauranga, New Zealand) 07/27/2019

Positives are location, good sized room, excellent kitchen, comfortable bed, nice pool, DVD player, minimart and helpful staff. Negatives are loud air condition Unit, poor internet and the property is a bit dated. The resort fee was annoying. If it isn't optional, just put it in the price. Overall we had a good stay.

waltonmar (Hamilton, New Zealand) 07/12/2019

We booked here for a week as a family of 6 adults and a wee baby. As a family of 3 we had a nice room on the 31st floor, dated but appeared to have all we needed. We realised the air conditioning was broken, a maintenance person was sent to clear the build up of water. It then malfunctioned again and it was realised it needed a new part. We asked for a new room and was given one on the same floor. All seemed well again until the 5th night of our stay when there was a fire alarm early in the morning. However we only knew there was a fire alarm after my father climbed the fire stairs up to our floor to get us out of bed and get us downstairs. The fire alarm on our floor didn’t work! The rest of the family was downstairs and said there was very little instruction from staff on what was going on or what to do - why was there no specified fire warden ensuring everyone was out and safe and giving instructions to guests? I then got a message from mum to stay put as they said there’s no fire. Eventually (40mins after the alarm went off) a staff member came up to our floor to tell us to get out but by then my family downstairs had been told all was clear - very confusing! It was noticed that the other end of our floor was flooded from sprinklers (in our old room with broken air con) and the power was now off. We had no hot water, no way to heat the baby bottles or charge our phones so went out to find food and hot water for the baby bottle. We returned later on to still no power. Still no power at 4pm in the afternoon. We felt unsafe by the broken fire alarm, lack of support from staff and poor communication. We found accommodation elsewhere and packed our bags. On check out staff expected us to pay for that night we weren’t staying and didn’t want to refund the two nights including amenity fees we had now booked elsewhere. In the end they agreed but it was a battle to get to that agreement. Staff were still checking in other guests and they were being given flashlights!!! All guests should have been moved to another hotel at no cost to them, there was no power and fire alarms on some floors weren’t working! The hotel is in a great location, close to walk to the beach and international marketplace. A bus stop to Ala Moana is right around the corner too. The rooms are dated but roomy with a kitchen to cook at home. Unfortunately we felt unsafe there and until proper fire safety improvements are made, I wouldn’t recommend anyone stay there.

tiffanybriggs1025 (Wahiawa, Hawaii) 08/16/2019

The Surfjack is extremely cute and we'll maintained. It is clean and all the staff is friendly and go over and beyond for the guests. It is within walking distance to the beach, several restaurants and the zoo/aquarium. Couldn't recommend this hotel enough.

Gardenio_NZ (Whangarei, New Zealand) 08/12/2019

We stayed at Surfjack for 2 nights. We were lucky enough to have our room upgraded which was fantastic. The social area on the ground floor is excellent - the restaurant is excellent for brunch and dinner and the pool is great. The staff were friendly and the valet parking was quick and easy. Would absolutely stay there again.

Blair G (Boyd, Texas) 08/12/2019

I have stayed at the Surfjack multiple times. I enjoy the location being within walking distance of everything in Waikiki. I just take a Roberts Transport shuttle from HNL airport, and then walk around Waiiki, or take Uber to Honolulu if desired. It is more of a boutique hotel, and the rooms are always clean, and the staff has always been so polite and helpful. I judge hotels based on bed comfort, and the Surfjack has very comfortable beds.

Drewskee808 (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii) 08/11/2019

If you don’t enjoy your stay, you’re probably too old. Staff is friendly helpful and happy. Accommodation and location are on point just of Waikiki away from the chaos, but within stumbling distance. Eco and ocean friendly, hut all the little details. If you don’t enjoy your stay; YOU are a bad person.

Mariette N (Tel Aviv, Israel) 08/10/2019

With our family we had an excellent at The Surfjack Hotel! Nice swimming pool and chill atmosphere. And also great service from the 3 brothers Tiki, Ken & Darian and their colleagues. Mahalo! See you next week 😉

KyleeSunshineCoast (Sunshine Coast, Australia) 07/30/2019

The Hotel was good and close to everything awesome little coffee shop in the lobby which we loved! But the staff in the hotel (There was one nice lady) were so grumpy especially the older man in the restaurant he was terrible, it was so unbelievably we nearly laughed, it’s ashame the staff bring down this place

Ben N 07/29/2019

Sometimes something is so bad that it makes it comically good, thats almost the case here and then you realise that you did actually pay money to stay here so its not that funny. On the positives - it is relatively cheap for the area, it is located close to the beach and the room did have a bed in it. Thats about when the good parts of the experience end - I cant speak for all the check in staff (so there might be some good ones), the one we had was just particularly surly (always a top trait for someone that works in hospitality), there is the $25 a day resort /amentie fee which is of course a joke as you have no option to pay it (just include it in the room price ffs) but this is a standard gouging across Hawaii so I wont blame this hotel specifically for that, however where it does get amazing is when you do look at the amenities - the gym aka "Exercise Area" which is a single broken wieder multi gym sitting outside the lobby, Im not sure if you could legally describe it as something safe to exercise on, Ive added a photo as I found it particularly amusing - note the fact that if you did roll the dice and actualy use that machine it is located almost in the lobby and next to the vending machines adding to the special ambiance they have created. The rooms have a bed, TV and bathroom in them, we were concerned the bathroom door was going to fall to pieces in our hands every time we touched it but it did manage to survive our stay (win!), the use of PS3s as inroom DVD players is an interesting one I guess you could look at that as a positive. The air conditioner definitely worked you had a choice of either OFF or MEAT LOCKER COLD, we chose to dance between the two settings throughout the evening to keep things interesting. A few reviews have mentioned the breakfast and they are reasonably spot on, the angry greeting by the woman cooking pancakes is a bit of a low light but then the pancakes themselves are somewhat of a highlight of the whole hotel experience so its a real roller coaster of emotions throughout breakfast. It is served in an Asian buffet restaurant complete with large fishtank and ornate oval tables which does make for an interesting touch. If you are looking for a cheap hotel close to the beach and can overlook getting any sort of pleasure out of the hotel you are staying at on holiday then this is a fabulous choice, if not perhaps spend a few more dollars and keep hunting around

Chale14197 (Menifee) 05/07/2019

We stayed here through VRBO and the Ali'i beach rentals. The property is a bit dated, but pretty nice overall. The staff, however, is what I'd call apathetic and unfriendly. They are often also unavailable. They have a hotel where they have regular guests, Airbnb, and VRBO all staying under one roof. They freely admit they treat their guests differently than the VRBO or Airbnb. Understand you only need staff for onsite issues like parking and use of facilities. Seems easy right? These guys sold our parking space while we were still parked in it! They couldn't tell my wife where the swap meet is? You live here, right? They refused us pool towels causing a trip all the way back to the 16th floor? Like we wouldn't bring them back. Worse than all of that, they are flat out rude. Their apathy is obvious and they are unapologetic about it saying we are here staying with their competitors? Just wow. If they had treated us equal they may have gotten good reviews. Heck, I may have considered them as an option next time I come here, but after this experience I never would. Ali'I beach rentals are thoughtful and listen to their guests. I'd use them again just never to stay here!

LTibbs3 (Auburn, Washington) 05/06/2019

We stayed at the Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki on our recent vacation in Honolulu. It wasn’t a pleasant experience. During our first night our air conditioner put out a horrible moldy smell all night. We complained and were moved to another room. All the rooms are very cramped and old looking. The breakfast buffet provided isn’t very good. The person running the buffet each morning is grouchy with guests and rude. My wife complained to the hotel of the way she was treated by this person. She was told that it was t run “officially” by the hotel, but was contracted. No excuse! I wouldn’t recommend this hotel.

159charlottem (Reading, United Kingdom) 05/05/2019

The hotel was clean with free breakfast buffet every day. Good laundry facilities and we loved the hire towel system. Spa on site but pricey, mind you, so is everywhere in Waikiki. This hotel was in a fantastic location- which did mean we could hear a lot of traffic from our room. There was a car park in the basement (very tight considering everyone has enormous trucks here) which is expensive at $30 a day. Remember they chuck a resort fee at you too- $25 a day to include everything you could ever want... NOT (free water in lobby, a newspaper, tea and coffee in room- ours didn’t have any) The staff weren’t quite up to scratch. Seeing as I work in hospitality, I do always expect a nice welcome- ours was far from it. I detest when they take your credit card as a ‘bond’ and automatically charge it when you check out, despite making it clear that I actually wanted to use another card. This caused big and unnecessary issues for us!! They also don’t explain anything about resort fees or parking when you arrive. I did hear a colleague say to the woman who checked us in ‘Don’t be so down about it, you can always try again’ so she was clearly having a bad day- which turned into a bad week for the whole time we were there. I did feel bad for her, however ...her bad attitude shouldn’t have been put onto me & her customer service.

Sharmila P (Wellington) 08/12/2019

Loved our stay in Hawaii. It was so central to big malls, beach, shops, eateries, cultural centre, activities. Hospitality comes to mind; like one big family. Fresh fruit available at reception, with water and hot drinks. We took a few trips in our short stay. The Chiefs Luau was spectacular. Buffet with island specialty in its true island style outdoors in the evening. This was held at Wet n Wild location. We were bused to this location; great way to see the rest of Oahu with commentaries all the way. On arrival, we received cocktail and got to try out making headbands from coconut frond, fresh coconut tasting and other activities.We were greeted with Hawaiian leis which we were able to take away as souvenirs. The performances followed the buffet. So amasing with all the different islands doing their traditional performances and relating their ancestral stories. The world champion fire dancers lining up the waterfall was truly spectacular. So memorable. We also took a sunset cruise. Another great evening with amasing buffet, cocktails and the amasing performances; truly hawaiian hula! Wow; unforgettable time in Hawaii......

toshijuki (Tokyo Prefecture, Japan) 07/26/2019

I stayed here 3 nights and liked front staffs and complimentary coffee. Moreover there is a famous restaurant IHOP next to Aqua Palms. I could go to Ala Moana Center on foot. Totally it’s a convenient hotel. If you can’t stay at Hilton Waikiki Beach, please choose here. You’ll get a comfortable stay:)

mechanic1987 (Anniston, Alabama) 07/18/2019

The property was very clean and the room was good size our had the Partial view of the ocean which was good for our first time to Hawaii. the shuttle service leaves alittle to be desired. we took and UBER and it was very reasonble compared to the Shuttle to Pearl Harbor. They charge per person for the shuttle. the free shutlle only goes to a few places. But the Hotel was great and the staff.

kaykaystar (Braintree, Massachusetts) 07/10/2019

We stayed a night after our cruise. Was cheaper compared to other places. The rooms were average. We found hair in our shower and a big stain on the floor near the bed. Smelled musty. The parking was reasonable. Not great but not horrible.

Getyamoneysworth 07/02/2019

Stayed here while vacationing on Oahu. Staff was super helpful and on site parking was a huge plus! Ryan at the front desk checked us in and was very informative and gave us great tips on the areas surrounding the hotel's location.

michaelmD744RU (Lihue) 08/14/2019

The Pagoda hotel, ball room, restaurant and "carp", is a part of our island history. For many locals, it represented a special night when staying there or attending a family or social event. Today, it still draws many neighbor islanders and travelers who are looking for a reasonable priced not "Waikiki" hotel without high material expectations. What wins you over is the staff who goes out of their way to greet, assist, make you feel appreciated and a part of their family. Debbie Arakaki is one of those special down to earth and positive people who always greets you with a smile and acts in your best interest. The Pagoda Hotel should be very proud to have Debbie on their team!

DanaLosAngeles (Los Angeles, California) 07/17/2019

Locals do favor this budget hotel as the prices are low and the location is central. The rooms and service leave much to be desired. Deferred maintenance can be seen in the rooms and bathroom, and the front desk service was perhaps the worst I have experienced in a long time, Friendly, but one person for many people resulted in an hour long wait for a key.

RJandjt 05/12/2019

We stayed three weeks and it was a real home away from home. The staff were very friendly and helpful. the whole experience made us feel very comfortable. Combined with great food and excellent service at the restaurant made for a perfect holiday.

Highadventurer (Singapore, Singapore) 05/09/2019

No complaints about staff and reception, helpful indeed. However the hotel rooms are in need retrofitting starting with carpets. Carpets are not suitable for asian pacific weather. Having tiles or faux timber is easier to maintain. If you are catering for tourists from temperate countries n need to have carpet then at least refurbish. next you have obsolete box aircon with thermostat which keep switching on and off when a certain temp is achieved. Well the periodic auto re start is a nuisance Next you have a basin in the room on the dresser table, and a basin in the washroom .. care to explain why? Above said , many positives such as the convenience store, free dvd rentals (no body has time to watch), lots of eateries nearby, short walk to Moana Loa(also in need of retrofitting as with airport!) If the major retrofittings were done, obviously we have to pay a much higher room rate

BarbarasSilva (Leesburg, Virginia) 05/08/2019

The local is very clean and I felt safe in the neighborhood, close to an Walmart and McDonalds. My room had a microwave and refrigerator, what was really helpful for a long trip (7 nights) but I'm not sure if this is available in all the rooms. Pool has a good size and it was pretty clean, just like the bathroons, the pool area in general was really enjoyable. I was just disappointed about not having breakfast included.

shazza_lc (Salisbury, Australia) 08/16/2019

We stayed at the Ilikai for 10 nights and booked direct. We arrived early and dropped our bags off while we walked down to Ala Moana Shopping Centre. We got back around 1.00 pm and had access to our apartment. The apartment was spacious and had views of the marina. It was a great location and we used the complimentary shuttle a couple of times. Staff could have been friendlier. We went to Cinnamons for dinner and didn’t rate it. It was easy getting the shuttle to the outlets from the guy out the front of the hotel under the umbrella. Definitely would stay here again

USASUN (Zurich, Switzerland) 08/15/2019

We rented this Unit through Waikiki Beach Rental. Booking process was easy. Ilikai 1942 - Great location, really central, comfortable, clean and just like the pictures, the check-in was easy. Loved the view, beach access and the amenities of the Ilikai building. For 4 people the bathroom was a bit small, there were not enough towels and towel holder for drying. We had a perfect stay in this appartment. We would definitely stay here again!

Janine45 (Wellington) 08/12/2019

This is our third stay at the Illikai. We love everything about it. the location and its proximity to restaurants and Ala Moana Shopping Mall and the beach and the public lagoon, and the views from the balconies..The list could go on. It is a bit dated and an old establishment but many of the rooms are uodated and its clean. We will always choose this hotel/condominium establishment.

kruuza (Auckland, New Zealand) 08/11/2019

Our accommodation was cancelled last minute due to the new private home letting rules. We wanted a full kitchen and view This was a great find on the 25 floor nice big rooms bigger than most with a small kitchen and good views. It was quiet and clean Yes this on old hotel struggling but we no problem with any of the staff and the service was great It was also great to be away from the downtown Waikiki

GeorgeD622 (Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia) 08/09/2019

We had a family of 7 and trying to find hotels without hiring 2 rooms was impossible until I came across this gem. The hotel rooms are dated but sufficient and room 1543 was a double apartment with ocean views and so spacious, we couldnt have asked for more. It was clean, modernised and while the nothing special of the facilities, the pool was adequate, even though one of the pool attendants took her job too seriously, it was good. Close to everything except the hustle and bustle of waikiki tourist strip. We loved it being at the start of the tourist strip and felt very comfortable. Staff were mostly good and courteous. Room was great as we were self sufficient. Really no bad points other than it being a dated hotel but that did not worry us at all.

HunterN24 08/16/2019

Being one of the first hotels on Waikiki Beach it is showing its age, but still a nice place to stay, you are only in there for a short time, to sleep. Very handy , right on Waikiki Beach, walk across the street and there is the famous beach.

Kandles (Gawler, Australia) 08/06/2019

Pleasantly surprised with this resort. The location is literally just opposite the beach. It’s not a huge resort. It has no pool but you don’t need one with the ocean being so close. Beach toys and mats are help yourself. The rooms are compact but well positioned, may be a bit squishy for a family of four. Had a nice modern feel. We arrived at 10.30 in the morning and was given a room straight away. Which was really nice of them considering check in was at 3pm. Very, very clean and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Restaurants and abc stores are abundant. Eggs n things is right at the bottom of the resort. We didn’t eat here but the lines for it were constantly long. Very popular. Lovely place to stay.

WeHeartHawaii (Honolulu, Hawaii) 08/05/2019

I had the room at the top on the 14th floor. The view was mesmerizing. My girlfriend and I sat on the lanai for what seemed like hours enjoying the view. For what you pay and the value you get at this beachfront hotel, it was well worth it. The rooms were clean with a cool beach boutique vibe. There's no pool or fitness center but who needs it when you have the beach across the street. There's also Eggs N Things downstairs if you get hungry. The location of this property is a winner.

traveller262 (Australia) 08/01/2019

Stayed for a few days here on a journey to the US. Clean, convenient to the beach. Shops nearby. Staff are helpful. Easy to walk from the room to the beach, which was lovely to swim in. There are airport coaches who pick up from the hotel.

allenslama (Toronto, Canada) 07/22/2019

Great location, across from the beautiful beach. And there is a balcony where I spent a great deal of my time just looking at the ocean and the sunrise, enjoying my morning coffee. Friendly, helpful staff, and price is reasonable. Give them a prize!

andrew_branham (Boise, Idaho) 08/15/2019

This place has a lot of potential. It’s in a decent location and the building has common areas that show its former class. But the hotel needs a complete remodel. When I saw the bathroom tub - I immediately thought of the Brady Bunch. The place is clean and comfortable. The beds and linens are nice and the views are great. But a small investment in updating this place would make a world of difference. It feels like a 1980s hotel inside and its 2019. Time for a much needed remodel for the price. I won’t return without a remodel.

kdooka (Wailuku, Hawaii) 08/09/2019

After staying here numerous times, i am so happy to say this was my best stay. I requested a room with double beds and happily the request was fulfilled. Upon arrival i was greeted with the reception knowing my name.. that was impressive. The room was beautifully decorated and updated to the nines! I hope i can get that room again! Thank you Aston Executive Center!

MV-Luv (Marion, CT) 07/13/2019

We stayed here due to its proximity to NCL Cruise pier. It is an urban hotel that is really a set of condos. Arriving at 9 pm there were already numerous homeless people on the street in close proximity to front entrance, which is an escalator. Our Uber driver told us not to walk around after dark. The woman at the front desk told us, yes, there were numerous homeless out there, but “if you leave them alone, they won’t bother you.” Not the Aloha welcome we were expecting. So the location, other than being close to pier, is really bad and should be avoided. To make bad matters even worse, the hotel is just a set of condos managed by a management company and is not managed well. I agree with other reviews that their employees don’t care because it’s not their property, a common issue with like properties. They know nothing of the rooms. We upgraded to a water view and I posted a photo of the view. Hardly any water and lots of industrial equipment. The rooms are suites, but there is no curtain on the French doors dividing the bedroom from the living space. So it cannot be used as a suite, as someone cannot sleep while your partner is watching TV or even reading in the living area. The room was sparse with nothing to sit on except a low quality pull out couch that slid when you sat on it. No rugs or carpet, our room looked more like a dressing room in Macy’s than a hotel room. The air travel above hotel is very loud and disturbing, and our room had a steady set of loud thumps that came on a regular basis, also very disturbing. As a added bonus, if you stay on the weekend, the restaurant is closed. Not even a coffee bar in the lobby with muffins. Nothing! Instead they give you a map to venture among the homeless outside to find a nearby Seven Eleven or Starbucks. The TV operation is also incomprehensible to operate with a explanatory card providing numerous sets of codes to just turn it on. It didn’t work the first five times we tried to turn it on. The simple on/off switch on the remote does not work normally. In short, I would avoid this “hotel” as it is not a hotel at all and is not safe at night. Need to take Uber to dock anyway do I would recommend staying at a real hotel in a safe area that has basic amenities that this place lacks.

guy d (Hamilton, NZ) 07/08/2019

We stayed here as it is closer to the airport than most hotels in Honolulu. Unfortunately we found that the rooms are run down. The walls in the rooms are in poor condition and the bathrooms are extremely dated. Our suite was very clean and the carpet had been shampoo'ed recently. A large bed as advertised. There are some good restaurants in the neighborhood (10 minute walk). The pool is very basic.

T4127SMjohnc (Sydney, Australia) 06/17/2019

Paid for a corner suite with a king bed, get in the room, has two singles. When we raised it with the staff we were told not there fault, they don’t know what are in the rooms.... got moved to a room which was half the size with half the features and no compensation... told we would be called if a room matching our reservation came up (we were staying 4 nights) guess what no calls... I would of let it go if the staff could of admitted the fault and apologized, instead all I got was it’s not their fault and they don’t know what’s in the room... clearly not true! Would not recommend booking here... no guarantees you will get what you paid for! At least our friends on the same booking did... half right!

949hardys (Sankt Margrethen, Sankt Gallen, Switzerland) 08/18/2019

The staff was very friendly and the room was clean. Good location - just a few minutes to the main spots at Waikiki beach. The pool was under renovation but the pool of the nearby sister hotel could be used.

470kristoffern 07/18/2019

We got a room last minute at this hotel after missing a connection. Upon arrival, we did have to use a secondary entry around the back due to renovations but, but the night porter made up for that quickly. We were offered a great room at a good rate. The bed was king size and very comfy. It had a good quiet air con and I slept like a clubbed baby seal. The next morning checkout was without fuzz and the bus to the airport is only minutes away by foot. Unfortunately we missed our flight as it was overbooked, but we returned to the hotel and we were greeted in a similar fashion. We even got our same room back! I’m an airline pilot so my hotel experience is great and varied, and I would 10/10 recommend this place for the budget conscious traveler with an affinity for proper rest!

Mandy T (Anglesea, Australia) 07/14/2019

This is a fantastic hotel. They are undergoing renovations at the moment, but most of the rooms are renovated and are beautiful. We were not affected by the renovation at all, and reception has been relocated, but it didn’t make any difference to our stay. Very good rates for a lovely hotel in the centre of Waikiki. Stay here for sure. Thanks to lovely Christianne (spelling?) who was wonderful and helpful during our stay.

Allywoodf 07/10/2019

Stayed here for 5 nights and the location was by far the best asset. Room was nicely decorated and the beds were very comfy! However the room was lacking minor luxury’s like a kettle and phone... as well as the shower was tiny and barely functional, took around 10 minutes for the water to heat up and even then the water pressure was very weak, got wetter outside from the humidity.. as well as the air conditioner caused the room to have a funny smell... the staff were lovely and more than happy to accommodate and assist us in anyway they could. This hotel was renovating during our stay so everything was a bit of a mess with construction everywhere, however it was very well managed, everything was still clean and there was no noise! Worthwhile staying for a cheaper alternative close to all the action.

nirmitha_AU (Melbourne, Australia) 06/30/2019

As per title. Communication seems to go through their ‘sister (parent?) hotel’ Aqua Sands (which is a short walk away). Pretty unprofessional. I was promised the deposit will be returned in 2 weeks. Since I live outside of the US, my means of chasing them to get this done is also limited. STAY AWAY. I would highly discourage going here. On top of all that, the hotel was a construction site while we were there.

voyagers51 (Ballarat, Australia) 08/12/2019

We were booked into this accommodation for 10 days by a very reputable travel company only to discover upon our arrival that there wasn’t any condominiums available! We weren’t given any explanation for this other than the front desk person telling us that they had “lost” some inventory. Asking why they didn’t contact me the reply was that they didn’t have our details. Why wouldn’t they have contacted the travel company to inform them of the conundrum? Very unsettling and disappointing to find out that you have to scramble to find accommodation elsewhere even though you have paid for it months in advance! After several phone calls to our travel consultant in Australia to inform her of our situation, we were eventually directed to a property for our stay some 3 hours later. No real concern was shown by the Manager but we were thankful that we had a great consultant back home that came to our aid.

329rebekahr (Sydney, Australia) 08/06/2019

I recently stayed at the Banyan in May 2019, we had a 1 bedroom condo with an ocean view on the 7th floor, the room was clean and comfortable with all the amenities including a washer dryer on each floor. Cant wait to get back in November 2019. Its close to everything Waikiki has to offer.

Michael K (Brisbane, Australia) 08/04/2019

We showed up at 9PM after a long day of travel with a small child, with a reservation that had been in place for months and a deposit paid, and were told there was no room for us! Due to an 'overbooking' our reservation had been switched, without any notice or consultation, to another hotel on the far other side of Waikiki. We had been in touch with the hotel as recently as five days before our arrival, and there had been no mention any problems. The staff people had no information about the alternate hotel or what kind of room we had. With no time to research alternatives, we had to schlep our stuff back outside and wait for another cab. The Banyan said they would pay for the cab (how generous!), but they underpaid the route, leaving us with an ugly situation with the driver on the other end. Now we're spending our vacation in a hotel we had no input in selecting, on the end of Waikiki we didn't want. (We had chosen the Banyan in part for its location near the zoo and its tennis court.) We've stayed at Aston properties literally a dozen or more times. Never again.

Freedom816789 (Idaho Falls, Idaho) 07/26/2019

Our room was old, outdated and uncomfortable! Nothing like the photos show. The only things they have going for them is location, price and the pool deck. We arrived at 2:56 and were told we had to wait until 3 to check in because our room wasn't ready, it took more than 4 minutes for the actual check in but whatever. Upon check out they tried to charge me for a roll away bed and when I said we didn't use one they made me wait for someone to physically check my room like I was lying! No ice machine but there is a bucket, the rental kiosk wouldn't let return my movies so here's hoping they don't charge me for those later because I had to return them at the desk and so far they proved to be pretty incompetent!

collo75 (Brisbane, Australia) 07/24/2019

We stayed here 4 years ago in an ocean view room and decided to change it up to a Diamond Head view ( which still gets ocean views anyway) It meant the afternoon sun wasn't belting in on the room and you could enjoy a drink on the balcony later in the day. We were on the 34th floor and traffic noise was minimal, besides the never ending emergency vehicles that frequent Waikiki. Theres a coffee shop and a convenience store on site, and all other shops are within walking distance. The lifts can be damn slow though in Tower 1, often waiting well over 5 minutes to get a lift up or down.Not sure why, there are 4 lifts in operation. Our kids loved the beach being so close, and they are already looking forward to our next stay. Car park on site which helps.

AgnesB---NataliaB 08/17/2019

My daughter and I stay in a hotel 7 nights,the rooms was clean,the hotel staff tried very hard.Only inconvienience-early morning 7.30am constructions,the noise from the jard,I understand Waikiki geting new look,everything else perfect and worth the money.Best Regards from Vancouver,thank you Pacific Monarch,Agnes&Natalia

637nancyc 08/16/2019

This place is fantastic everything you need at a reasonable price and close to everything from buses, shops, restaurants and beach. The service and help from amazing staff at the desk is outstanding especially from Cherly and Keiko. They always greet you with a smile and go over and beyond to help in whatever you need. Definitely recommend

Charles S (Canberra, Australia) 08/10/2019

This hotel met our budget requirements when staying on Honolulu for 10 days. We spent most of our time touring around the sites of Hawaii and a basic clean room was all we needed. It is only a block or two back from the beach and walking around was a breeze. If you're coming in on a red-eye flight from Australia, pay for the extra night's accommodation, give them a call and let them know you'll be checking in mid morning when your flight lands. They had baggage check in but no real lounge area where you could spend a few hours waiting for check in time. There is parking on site at about $30USD per day. I would stay here again when visiting Honolulu. It is about a 15 min taxi ride from the airport and about $50USD in fare. You can walk to Alamo for rental cars in Honolulu easily if you wanted to get a car locally instead of jumping behind the wheel at the airport after a red-eye flight.

fiziorach 08/08/2019

Excellent value for money if you’re travelling with younger school age kids. Friendly, helpful staff. Awesome location, so central, we got away without hiring a car for our entire two week stay. The kitchen has a large refrigerator and oven and a good supply of cooking utensils. Very clean. We will definitely stay again next trip!!! Thank you for having us. PS there is currently a lot of road work outside the hotel. It didn’t bother us at all because we were out all day, but if you’re a complainer, stay elsewhere.

Suzanne G (lafayette, United States) 08/06/2019

This hotel is in a great location, easily walkable to Waikiki Beach. The condo was quite small for 4 people but fine for 2. It was well equipped with beautiful views and very little noise. We enjoyed the rooftop pool as well. The lobby is minimal but the staff was quite helpful.

vmartinez_sf (san francisco) 08/09/2019

This is a wonderful location and selection for families. They provide everything to enjoy your stay. I would stay here again. The staff is warm and friendly. Free valet parking. Free towels for beach across the street (of course you must return) Excellent location on the Waikiki part of the Beach. It is totally worth staying here. if you are on the lower floors and on the beach view side, you will hear some noise, but overall it's not bad.

kkdeacon (Copenhagen, Denmark) 07/30/2019

Nice spacious flat with great views. Nice gym but small pool and not a very cost atmosphere around it. The room wasn’t ready when we were there for check-in but the staff was very apologetic wasn’t really a problem. However, when we eventually got into the room the cleaning had obviously not been down very well - there were very clearly Cheerios on the floor next in one of the bedrooms. Wouldn’t call it a 5 star hotel but a good solid 4 star.

tlc2312 (Kew East, Australia) 07/20/2019

· Location is perfect. 2 Bedroom apartment was very spacious and it was great to have a very well stocked kitchen with all appliances you could need and washing machine and dryer. Housekeeping staff were fantastic. View from the 29th floor over the beach was super, definitely worth the extra for an oven front apartment. Beach right across the road was easy to access and have a supply of free towels at the hotel was a bonus · We arrived early from a long overnight flight from Australia. We had requested an early check in prior to our arrival. Although I was aware that it is never guaranteed I have always found most hotels are accommodating and do there utmost to get you into your room earlier than normal checkin. On arrival at Aston Waikiki we were greeted by a man call Kuhlani was very unsympathetic at the fact we had been up for 24hrs and our 3 children were extremely tired. He told us that checkin time was 3pm and we would have to wait unless we wanted to upgrade to another room. Having already paid $10,000 AU we weren't happy to do that. We went off for a few hours and had some lunch and came back at about 1pm as we were hopefully he may have found us a room. Again we were greeted with a 'check in time is 3pm '. So through exhaustion we sat in the hotel foyer to wait for our room. At approximately 2pm this same man asked my husband 'by the way are you over 50 years old". When he said yes we were told that we were eligible for a room upgrade and therefore a room actually was available. We were then taken to our room which was on a higher floor than we had booked which was great. Unfortunately at this point we were thinking our stay at the hotel was going to be disappointing. Thankfully the rest of the staff at the hotel were lovely always greeting you when you went out or returned. Even the men and ladies at the car parking desk were extremely welcoming. Again the only person that never engaged with you was the same man that had checked us in. We were lucky that we didn't have to have much interaction with this person again, but he definitely didn't seem to follow the same philosophy of the rest of the hotel staff.

Ann L (Santa Barbara, California) 07/14/2019

We were so pleasantly surprised by this stay. Our expectations were pretty low because we stayed in a budget Aston in Maui during our honeymoon 18 years ago. BUT... Everything about our apartment here was amazing - the design, furniture, views!!! But especially the service. Everyone was so nice. And the location is 100% perfect - the best part of the beach is right there, can walk everywhere - beach path is awesome, fabulous shopping and restaurants. I would move in permanently!

Daydream49897086751 07/12/2019

The view is absolutely stunning. The location is right in the heart of Waikiki. The beach is right across the street and there is plenty of restaurants and entertainment nearby. The room is unbelievably spacious with a full kitchen and nicely sized bedrooms. The staff was fantastic. You won't regret spending a few extra bucks for this amazing location.

Arawatbuwan (Los Angeles, California) 08/04/2019

Good location. Short walk to the beach. ABC store across the hotel. Free beach towels just use your towel card. Free cold water at the lobby. Plus is the fish hook cafe which is located right down at the hotel. Booked thru costco travels. Got $100 dining credit plus $10 each person credit from Luana which totalled $150 which we used for Fish Hook Cafe. Stayed in a studio with kitchenette. Basic things needed are there. You may cook simple foods if you want to. Features are old though, faucet in the kitchen is leaking, bathroom handle wobbly, but otherwise everything else worked good. We had one bed and one pull out bed. Would have been better if we had 2 double beds but they said they only have pull out beds. Room was cleaned daily which is really great, new towels everyday, clean room everyday. Kudos to the housekeeping staff who work hard everyday. There is a shuttle going to Ala Moana mall fr the hotel too. Walking distance to the beach, international market, marukame udon, abc stores. We had the street view but still a good view bec we were at the 10th floor. They said you can see the Hilton fireworks fr the pool area but do not watch fr there bec you will only see half of the fireworks, not a good place to see the fireworks if you want to enjoy it. Go somewhere else. Lobby people are friendly. This place is recommended as a good place to be while in Waikiki.

JDondunay 07/29/2019

Check in was quick and easy. Love coming back to my room clean and spotless from an exhausted day at work. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful especially Martha at the front desk, James the bell and valet Jesse, Chet and Jawaiian. They have that Aloha spirit you hear before coming to the islands. My days are coming to an end and I’m glad I chose to stay at the Luana.

Y5494OHheidik (Santa Clarita, California) 07/22/2019

If you want to be in Waikiki, but away from the central hustle & bustle, this is the hotel for you. The lobby and mezzanine have been recently renovated and they are starting on the floors with guest rooms now. There is a lovely wine and cheese reception on the mazzanine floor on certain evenings, free yoga classes, and free beach towels/chairs/boogie boards. The hotel is close to bus stops, is a short to moderate walk to shopping, restaurants and my favorite...the beach. They even have pet Betta fish that you can adopt for the day! The hotel gives you $10 vouchers to use at the Fish Hook Cafe on the 1st floor of the hotel, fantastic! There are comfortable cushioned rocking chairs and benches curbside for you to wait for your excursion shuttle pickup. All the hotel staff are very friendly and helpful. My only 2 complaints are 1) I was in a non-smoking room but the person in the room next door was smoking on their patio. This smoke was being drawn in through our room air conditioner at 2:30 a.m. I complained later that morning and was told that management would place a letter under the smoker's door. I don't know if they ever received it, because the next morning the guest was smoking in the patio again. When I mentioned this to the front desk, I was given an e-mail to correspond to. I submitted an e-mail including photos of the offending cigarette packs. Nobody ever responded to my e-mail or offered to move us to a different room. 2) Although we had a room refrigerator and coffee maker, it would have been nice to have a small, simple microwave.

kryst252 07/20/2019

I booked a studio with kitchenette for a multiple-month business trip. Easy reservation and check in process. The staff here makes it one of the better experiences I've had in an extended-stay situation. I had a rental car shared between my coworkers, and they never gave us a hard time for leaving a key at the front desk in case one of us wasn't in the hotel and needed the car for later. We used the valet for the first two days and then switched to the Hale Koa parking for the long term rates. The workers at the front desk even recommended it, which shows that they care more about folks having a great experience than charging for their valet. They're never too busy to listen to concerns or make recommendations. Most of my interactions have been with the afternoon staff. Martha and Alexis have been particularly excited to hear about what adventures I have planned for the few days off I get. When my trip got extended, the thought of going to a condo crossed my mind, but this workforce has been so great and accomodating, it wasn't worth the risk to have more space, but less service. They really have made this hotel feel like a home away from home. The studio kitchenette had an ocean view facing Diamond Head. You can also see the main road the hotel is on. On the weekends you can get a great view of all the catamarans. It doesn't have a direct view of Friday night fireworks, but I could see them from the stairs on the ocean side of the hotel just fine. July 4th was great! Didn't have to leave the hotel and fight the tourists. I had a two-stove burger and a mini-fridge that made it easy to store leftovers and small frozen desserts (think pint-sized ice cream carton). I asked for a queen sized bed and sofa pull-out. The mattress is definitely on the firmer side of a box spring, but I'm usually exhausted by the end of the day. Some of my coworkers have found them uncomfortable . I remedied any discomfort by bringing my own body pillow and standard pillow. I don't expect everyone to want to do this on their vacation, but since I was staying long-term, it was the easiest for me to just drive to walmart and spend a few dollars. Never had a problem with housekeeping. Even if I didn't want my room cleaned, I could always count on my Auntie to ask if I'd like fresh towels, coffee or tea when she'd spot me in the hallway, even at the end of her shift. Any cleaniless issues were solved within 12 hours. I chose a hotel rate without amenities, but can comment on what my coworkers who were paying for amenities had too. Without amenities, you're still able to get free beach towels that you can return when you're done at the front desk. There's also dvd rental and a PS3 in the room (I didn't use these as I brought my own gaming system with streaming services). Ice machine was on the first floor. The laundry room is on the first floor (coin-operated, but I think it has a drop-off service that I haven't used), along with a gym and pool. As most of the shorter-staying folks are also roomed on that floor, it can get a little crowded, so it's best to try and do laundry when most families are out of the hotel. With the amenities fee, my coworkers received a $10/day coupon for the Fish Hook Cafe, with I opted not to. The hours are from 7a-2p, but I could really only go on Sundays due to my schedule. The hotel also has a shuttle that goes to the other hotels in Aqua Aston chain and to the mall, which is great for those trying to grab food or shop without a vehicle. As mentioned before, if you're bringing a car, the Hale Koa parking garage is the closest public parking to the hotel. You get a better rate if you're a government / DOD employee. Access to the beach is great and walkable in about five minutes or less. The lagoon behind the Hilton and the part of Waikiki Beach are very tourist-friendly. If you're into military history, there's a lot of statues at Fort DeRussey park and also an Army Museum nearby. Since I've been here, the hotel has been promoting that our room key can be used for free admission to the Bishop Museum and discounts at other local attractions. There's also an Expedia agent on site for those who don't want to hassle with the vendors on the street selling excursions. I booked round trip transportation with my one-day adventure tour at Kualoa, and the pickup point was within a 10-minute walk from this hotel. The Waikiki Trolley, The Bus, Biki bikes, and Hui car shares are close by. Uber and UberEats have been great transportation and food delivery options. The Ala Moana mall is about a 20-30 minute walk depending on your pace. The area is very pedestrian friendly. The greatest hazard are tourists with biki bikes riding on the sidewalks and trying to weave in and out of walkers.

trixie1957 (Barrie, Canada) 07/18/2019

What a great trip. We had a kitchenette in our hotel room. We had the choice to make a meal or eat out. Waikiki is a gorgeous place to visit. Beautiful an extremely clean. Nice restaurants. Beaches we clean and well maintained. I give this a 5 stars.

Glennjacirach 08/11/2019

Had the pleasure of staying at the Aqua Skyline Hotel during a recent conference in Waikiki. Great amenities such as the pool, jacuzzi, and store on the 6th floor. Such great facility staff! Highly recommend if you need a great place to stay!

zachary k 08/04/2019

Mahalo to the staff and management of Aqua Skyline at Island Colony. Took my family for the last weekend of summer. Upon check in, the front desk was very pleasant and helpful, providing us helpful tips and towel service for the use at the pool. We immediately got settled and headed to the pool. How relaxing in the hot tub and how much fun my girls had in the spacious sized pool. We swam till dark. More swimming in the morning and returned to a nice clean room with fresh towels and a tidy room. What a wonderful weekend. We look forward to our next staycation at the Aqua Skyline at Island Colony. Mahalo, Ohana Kaai

K-town74 07/30/2019

Located in the heart of Waikiki. Three minute walk to the International Market Place, ten minute walk to the beach, shopping and food galore, and a great place to stay. Friendly, knowledgeable staff that treat you like family. 5 Stars!!

famvacMontreal (Lachine, Canada) 07/26/2019

Nice 2 queen beds room. Good service. Nice pool, chairs and day beds. Provide beach towels and beach chairs. Near the canal. Close to bus, stores and restaurants. Can walk to go to Waikiki Beach or Honolulu Zoo

traceyw20152015 (Greater Melbourne, Australia) 07/14/2019

We rented a private condo here for 9 days through Kaina Hale Hawaii Realty in June &July 2019. We were very pleased with the location, only 1 block back from Kalakaua Ave. Very quiet and clean. Everything we needed was supplied in this condo. Plenty of room for a family of 4. A Mini-mart on the 6th floor was so handy for everyday purchases such as milk and water, along with bread, laundry detergent and alcohol. Kaina Hale Realty were very good to deal with, so quick and efficient with their communication. Highly recommend renting through them.

Wandererz808 (Honolulu, Hawaii) 07/25/2019

I checked in here as me and a friend were going out for a night of drinks and did the responsible thing and got a room to avoid a DUI. So we checked in and out the door in 5 minutes. This morning when we woke up I found BLOOD ON THE WALL and a chair has a dent on it!! Like someone had a party before I checked in. I better not be charged for this as I reported this things. I was told housekeeping will be up.. No housekeeping ever came. I felt disgusted looking at blood on the wall and no one coming I showered in case there are more blood in the area. With having the feeling that this isn’t important to them I checked out and reported to the gentleman in the front. His excuse was “maybe they were waiting for you to check out” so to tell me you rather wait for someone to have contact with blood that can contain viruses that can survive 1 week outside of the body. Didn’t have the feeling they cared enough with my complaint as I wasn’t yelling and remain calm and respectful. Side note. Hotel runs out of parking quickly so be aware and get parking early. Room was nice and good. Except the main complaint above. Hotel is a bit hidden but value was great. Great place for the price but customer service isn’t their strong ability.

Mitchhawaii (Kealakekua, Hawaii) 07/25/2019

This is one of the better budget hotels. It is also an older property but the amenities, especially for Kamaaina's makes It a great deal. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly, and you bet I'll be staying here again, versus Pagoda or Ambassador Hotel. I stayed her for 6 nights for work, so needed parking. The day I checked in, parking was sold out, so they recommended the zoo which is close by. My room had a comfortable bed, and room was clean. Shower was clean, and water hot. AC cool, no problems at all. My only complaint is one elevator, but it is an older hotel. Kamaaina use their website for specials because it is an Aston Hotel property. The person I interacted with the most is Justin at the front desk, who was very friendly and helpful. I read all of the reviews on another review site, and it's like people pay cheap and expect high class. In this hotels case, you get way more then you pay for.

danatsuchitori (Honolulu, Hawaii) 06/07/2019

This may not be a high-end resort like the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach, but their staff, especially hotel manager, Maryknoll, made sure my requests were followed through. Upon my arrival, I had no complications whatsoever like I had at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach. My room with a king bed was ready on a high floor at the end off the hall, just as I requested with hotel manager, Maryknoll, day before my arrival. Upon my checkout at 12noon, hotel manager, Maryknoll, sincerely apologized for no late checkouts, because of a group arrival, and extended her arm with her business card and said if you need anything else, please don’t hesitate to call me. Overall, this hotel may not be a high-end resort like Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach, but their staff and manager just know how accommodate their guests needs without complications.

Nomadgirl1946 (Batehaven, Australia) 05/31/2019

Staying here beginning and end of May to break the trip between Australia and the US and Canada and return to Australia we found the motel handy to the shops and Waikiki Beach and surrounds. First stay found us in a clean and comfortable room with lanai. Staff friendly. However, lift was broken for 1 day which meant carrying our bags up 4 flights of stairs. Return visit we were placed in a very small room adjacent to lift - part of an adjoining suite I assume as there was a locked door in room and we could hear the voices and TV of next room. Felt very uncomfortable with little walking space and one partner had to get out of bed by climbing to the end of bed as it was against the wall. Tap on bathroom basin faulty and we worried we might be held accountable if it completely failed. Not acceptable. We requested another room and the staff obliged. Our biggest problem was the $15.00 per day service fee which includes US Today (overseas visitors have no topical interest in this paper), water in the foyer (why would you bother sitting in a small foyer to drink water), replenish coffee in room daily (this is normally a part of motel service and the coffee sachets only allow for 2 cups a day), shuttle to Ala Moana shops which one would only use once in a short stay of 3 days and local phone calls which most US motels provide as a part of room costing. This fee also allows for Internet access and in room safe which most motels provide free of charge anyway and additional inclusions (whatever that means). One has to pay this fee but in my opinion it is a form of "made up greed" for more money. An old motel but clean and tidy overall.

m0anikeala (Kihei, Hawaii) 05/07/2019

Location is great, but don't think your getting the best of the best. Front desk desperately needs a new desk, roof, furniture, clean windows, etc. As for the room, I didnt even want to stay here after witnessing nothing but stains, nasty vents, shower was moldy, and room smelt of mold. Stove looked outdated MAJORLY, and the room just smelt out. From what I was told from an employee, they weren't able to get an update on the resorts, cause their sister resort needed to get done BEFORE this one. In my opinion, this resort should have been the TOP one on my list to get replenished and fixed! BEWARE!!