marystephen2016 (Melbourne, Australia) 06/17/2018

We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite, bedrooms looked out to the ocean living area looked out to Diamond Head woke up to monkeys and the occasional lion from the zoo. Accommodation was excellent, staff very friendly and accommodating to our requests. Very close to everything including buses, beaches and main drag. I have read about People complaining about the lifts, yes they are not fast as some high expensive hotels but your on holidays so chill. Would highly recommend and definitely will stay again

Nicandco01 (Brisbane, Australia) 06/10/2018

A great location close to Diamond Head which made it a day to dive in and out of Waikiki. Accommodation is dated but clean. It is very expensive for what you get. Important to note you have to pay extra for parking and it’s not cheap.

kawena96740 (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii) 06/02/2018

Thank you, Aston Waikiki Sunset! Our trip was short, fast and rushed. The aloha we experienced at the hotel gave us one less thing to stress over. We are especially thankful to Brandon at the front desk and Veronica our room cleaner for their professionalism in making our stay comfortable. I wish we got the name of the parking garage attendant who was so understanding of our inept use of the parking ticket process😜 So the hotel is not the Embassy Suites in Kapolei (which we had stayed at 3 weeks prior) but what it lacked in grandeur and newness was made up for in smiling staff and even happy guests in the elevators. The panoramic view was beautiful despite the layer of volcanic haze. Clean, crisp sheets- no bed bugs we checked! Enough in room coffee for a whole pot, not just a cup, The fridge door was not easily shut tight so one morning we woke up with a condensation puddle. When I wiped the floor with the dish towel the towel came up white indicating a clean floor. The walk to find food and shopping was very enjoyable. Yes, the amenities fees and parking fees were icky additions but add it to the low booking price and it’s still as affordable as similar places nearby and was worth having parking easily available! Staying again, for sure!

georgettek2016 (Sherwood Park, Canada) 05/28/2018

We were staying here for three nights for our sons wedding. We had our 18 month old grandson. All in all It was a good stay. As others have noted the place is dated, the elevators are busy at times. Location is great, staff is friendly and for the price I don’t think you could find better value in Waikiki.

tamid0del (Lihue, Hawaii) 05/23/2018

I was very disappointed, the bathroom was bad, the hallways need painting along with all the doors. I prepaid for my room and after 5 days, I still have a $100 hold on my local bank account. Sorry will not recommend this hotel.

DarbynJoan (Sydney, Australia) 06/16/2018

We recently spent 6 nights in a three bedroom suite at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club with our 2 adult children and their partners. We had an absolutely lovely experience here and would come back to stay in a heart-beat. All the staff at this establishment are friendly, helpful and happy - they make the place!! A big congratulations to management for obviously doing the right thing by their staff. This made such a huge positive impact on our stay. The 3 bedroom suite is actually a 2 bedroom suite with a 1 bedroom room (and bathroom). This meant that the 2nd bedroom was a bit of a thoroughfare but that wasn't a deal breaker. The rooms were quite spacious and had good sound-proofing. We had 3 lanais so it was nice. If we ever go back to Oahu, we will definitely stay here again. Thanks Surfjack for helping us have such a great holiday.

prncez22 (Honolulu, Hawaii) 06/16/2018

We had breakfast at the restaurant. It was delicious. We tried the adobo fried rice, which was a winning recipe submitted by one of their housekeepers. The service was excellent; staff courteous and friendly.

Jimmy De G 06/14/2018

My family and I had major issues with our original accomodation that forced us to leave after one day. Being peak season Surfjack Hotel were extremely accommodating and of great assistance to our needs, definitely leads the pack against the competition. If you're looking for excellent facilities that is truly accommodating and feels like home look no where else. A shout out to and a huge thank you to Chris and Sai, true gentleman. Hope to see you guys soon. De Guzman family

oaksusan (Oak Harbor, Washington) 06/12/2018

I just spent a week at Surfjack and couldn’t be more happy with my stay! After one day I was treated like ohana (family). The room was just redone, small, very nice, but all I needed. The pool area was very homey and was a great place to hang out with friends and family. The in-house restaurant, Mahina and sons was quality Honolulu cuisine. If you want cheap go elsewhere. The food was excellent and reasonably priced for Hawaii... I will return here next time I am in Hawaii. Any one who complains about the staff, was way off base!

cflamarr 06/11/2018

We normally don't stay in Waikiki anymore but wanted to take our (adult) kids there for their first time. I was skeptical I guess because this isn't one of the "big name" hotels. We were delightfully surprised at the wonderful atmosphere and well done eclectic design. This place is special because the people and service are just amazing. There's always something fun going on and we really liked the live music every evening! Well done Surfjack you guys rock!!

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.

GaryMillar2018 (Vancouver, Canada) 05/21/2018

5 minutes from the beach, great staff and security. Manager extremely helpful. Nice outdoor salt pool with activities. Nicely priced. I will return every 2 years. Easy to get to with the airport shuttle. Room was perfect.

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.

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.

SpnGrl670 (Saipan, Mariana Islands) 05/31/2018

This hotel was recommended to me by my husband, who travels more than I do and always stays here. It's a nice, cozy place on Waikiki close to restaurants and the ala moana mall. There are many restaurants and little shops around the hotel. I recommend staying on the 9th floor, opposite of the main traffic street. Staff was all friendly and Mike at the Bell desk was great! I'll stay here again on my next trip to Hawaii.

VJ M 05/25/2018

Aqua palms is a nice hotel to stay in. The room is decent and you pay for what you get. However, the only downfall was that the cleaning gets done around 2-3pm every day and the rooms are quite small. Would recommend it!

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 😄

travelnat78 (Auckland, New Zealand) 06/15/2018

We loved our stay at the Ilikai. There are so many great things to say about this place. Retro laid back vibes at quieter end of beach Amazing views across Hilton Waikiki lagoon to beach 2 pools, both amazing 10 min easy walk to Ala Moana for multiple shopping trips! 15 min walk to Wholefoods market (amazing!) Bus stop right out front to take you to central Waikiki for as low as $2 (0r you can walk 15 min) Alamo car hire just across the road Great coffee shop downstairs serving Quality flat whites The only negatives I would say is that there is a hum of noise from cars, luau nights etc but this is everywhere. You aren’t right in the middle of the action but after a few days we preferred it more laid back. The beach is a bit rockier our front, suggest walking further down to avoid this. Would definately stay again as it’s such good value for money with this location & view.

scott92 (Scottsdale, Arizona) 06/14/2018

I had a convention at the Hilton next door but had my kids with me so we wanted a condo. I had stayed at the Ilikai hotel before years ago. I went on the website and found they had remodeled. We booked a deluxe remodeled ocean Front two bed room suite. Wow, it was great. Very large, kitchen and appliances, two bed, two full bath, two HUGE ocean front balconies. They even placed plastic netting so the two year old could not get crazy on the balcony!!! the staff were really friendly and accomodating. Great location and there is a Alamo car rental across the street that is way cheaper than the Hertz in the hotel! Also, if you have a car, you can park across the street in the parking structure for $15/night!!

julesy239 (Melbourne, Australia) 06/10/2018

We stayed in a bedsitter apartment. Separate to the hotel rooms, this was privately owned, so each room slightly different in quality and furniture. Ours was clean and tidy and had everything we needed except laundry. There is a laundry on the floor but costs a bit. We faced the marina, so no traffic noise. Entertainment most nights downstairs in the restaurant area, finishing by nine o'clock, fireworks just next door at the lagoon. Ala Moana shopping centre is a ten minute walk away, but grocery shopping was better at Don Quixote. Walmart is through the back of Ala Moana and one block away. Beach and swimming just out the back of the apartments past the lagoon. Buses out the front will take you everywhere. Don't worry about the spruiker ones, the public bus will take you much cheaper to the aquarium, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbour. Look up "TheBus" for details. Would come back again.

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.

Susan M 06/14/2018

The rooms are clean, very dated, need to be refurbished The foyer and pool area are very clean compared to the last time we stayed in Oct 17 Over all it is a good place to stay for the location and price

(Bregenz, Austria) 06/14/2018

Fee charges are exhorbitant. We did not get much for the fee charges of USD 52.36 for two nights. The Hotel management should review this fee and justify their expense. During our visit this was not the case.

Maris Z 06/11/2018

Very helpful staff. Great, big, clean, comfortable room with a fantastic bed. And its all for a reasonable price. Fantastic balcony overlooking the city. Very close to shops and entertainment venues. The beach is also not far away.

HeaMJ (McMahons Point, Australia) 06/09/2018

I went to Waikiki last minute for a cheap quick break and most hotels were either fully booked or very expensive, so I ended up staying at Aqua Ohia. Very happy with my decision!!! Not five star rooms and facilities but clean and mine had a mini kitchen. The beds and linen are better in real life than what it looks like in hotel photos. The location was fantastic for what I needed - just a short stroll to the beach and restaurants as I didn’t want to spend my precious few days ubering or walking to get to places. It is located on the non beach side of the newly upgraded International Marketplace (just across the road from restaurants and shopping!!!), so you just walk straight through the marketplace and pop out on the other side in the main street (Kalakaua Ave) for more shopping, restaurants and the beach! Great service and there is a separate desk in the lobby where I noted what seemed to be a very experienced travel agent helping guests arranging various activities and trips around the islands. Great value for money!

davidhugo2 (Newcastle, Australia) 06/06/2018

This hotel was in a great location and the staff were so helpful and friendly but it was so dirty. On our first day we were told our room wasn't ready until 3pm because it was being cleaned. We left and returned after 3pm told room was finished so went up. We had to call the front desk straight up as there was chips on the floor and coffee drips dried on the cups which were in the cupboard for us to use, the knives and forks had to be washed as well as these were so dirty. The doors on the wardrobes wouldn't work properly. We had a room that had its own kitchen facilities BUT we had to go and buy a Kettle, sharp knife, oven foil trays (nothing to use in the oven) and we had to use trays to use to put food into them (no plastic bowls). There was one chair so one of us had to sit on the bed to eat, sit or watch tv. You couldn't walk out onto the balcony without shoes on because your feet became black. Like I said the location and Staff were great but the dirtiness of this hotel Unit 1185 really lets it down. We had a conversation with other people who were changing rooms because they were so unhappy with their room. I do have photos but I'm going to email the manager and bring this matter to their attention.

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 😄

travelnat78 (Auckland, New Zealand) 06/15/2018

We loved our stay at the Ilikai. There are so many great things to say about this place. Retro laid back vibes at quieter end of beach Amazing views across Hilton Waikiki lagoon to beach 2 pools, both amazing 10 min easy walk to Ala Moana for multiple shopping trips! 15 min walk to Wholefoods market (amazing!) Bus stop right out front to take you to central Waikiki for as low as $2 (0r you can walk 15 min) Alamo car hire just across the road Great coffee shop downstairs serving Quality flat whites The only negatives I would say is that there is a hum of noise from cars, luau nights etc but this is everywhere. You aren’t right in the middle of the action but after a few days we preferred it more laid back. The beach is a bit rockier our front, suggest walking further down to avoid this. Would definately stay again as it’s such good value for money with this location & view.

scott92 (Scottsdale, Arizona) 06/14/2018

I had a convention at the Hilton next door but had my kids with me so we wanted a condo. I had stayed at the Ilikai hotel before years ago. I went on the website and found they had remodeled. We booked a deluxe remodeled ocean Front two bed room suite. Wow, it was great. Very large, kitchen and appliances, two bed, two full bath, two HUGE ocean front balconies. They even placed plastic netting so the two year old could not get crazy on the balcony!!! the staff were really friendly and accomodating. Great location and there is a Alamo car rental across the street that is way cheaper than the Hertz in the hotel! Also, if you have a car, you can park across the street in the parking structure for $15/night!!

julesy239 (Melbourne, Australia) 06/10/2018

We stayed in a bedsitter apartment. Separate to the hotel rooms, this was privately owned, so each room slightly different in quality and furniture. Ours was clean and tidy and had everything we needed except laundry. There is a laundry on the floor but costs a bit. We faced the marina, so no traffic noise. Entertainment most nights downstairs in the restaurant area, finishing by nine o'clock, fireworks just next door at the lagoon. Ala Moana shopping centre is a ten minute walk away, but grocery shopping was better at Don Quixote. Walmart is through the back of Ala Moana and one block away. Beach and swimming just out the back of the apartments past the lagoon. Buses out the front will take you everywhere. Don't worry about the spruiker ones, the public bus will take you much cheaper to the aquarium, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbour. Look up "TheBus" for details. Would come back again.

Jo H (Burleigh Waters, QLD) 06/11/2018

We had a 8th floor ocean view apartment, it was perfect for us. It’s centrally located to everything. Eggs and Things restaurant below. No pool but we swim at the beach anyway so that didn’t worry us. It was very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Couldn’t ask for more!

Tracie M 06/06/2018

Yes walk out of the lift and see Waikiki in all its all it’s glory. The motels decor and facilities may be a bit dated but perhaps that is the character of this motel. All rooms have a balcony (only small) view of the beach and ocean with only a short stroll to all that Waikiki offers.

BC_Travellers123 (British Columbia) 05/17/2018

So happy we booked the Aston Waikiki Circle. The hotel is older but clean and well kept (and it’s in the shape of a circle so if you have young kids they will certainly love that fact!). The location is the selling feature as it is right across the street in the midst of Waikiki beachfront, many shops and restaurants nearby. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful - we took a $30 upgrade to an “ocean view” which gave us a partial view (don’t be confused with “ocean front”) but we were even able to take a look inside the three rooms available to pick our favourite view. The beds were firm but comfortable and the room was roomy. The bathroom was quite small and could have used a few more hooks or a shower clothesline to hang up our wet beach stuff everyday but otherwise we were very happy with our stay.

Aussiegroup7 (Stroud, Australia) 05/13/2018

This hotel was very convenient, close to restaurants and fast food outlets and within walking distance to shops. Best of all it is straight across the road from Waikiki beach, we would definitely stay there again, there is a tour booking area at the entry which means you can book a tour without having to leave the hotel complex.

Mark F 04/27/2018

We recently visited the Aston Circle in Waikiki located directly opposite the beach. Although a little tired compared to the high rise accommodation surrounding us we found this quaint hotel clean, compact but all we needed. The price was a lot cheaper as well. A coffee machine was provided as well as beach towels, and free DVD,s. Staff were friendly and very helpful. The attached tour desk helped out with transfers, tours and local recommendations. Highly recommend for people looking for a cost effective stay in Waikiki. Susan and Mark Australia

Lady_Katie_Kate (Australia) 05/21/2018

This hotel is very overpriced for what you get. It needs some serious updating. I'm a little confused as to why it rates so highly on TripAdvisor. The corridor leading to our room had a very strong smell of smoke, which was not nice. The room itself was quite run down and the aircon was not good, it was freezing the whole time we were there. The bathroom was falling apart. The staff were not very welcoming when we were checking in, but the check out staff were lovely. Overall it was ok but not worth the price they charge and I won't stay here again. The location is ok, as this was our last night we wanted somewhere closer to the airport, however I would have rathered stay in Waikiki and just gone the extra distance.

TEE19 (Naples, Italy) 04/30/2018

I loved every moment spent in my Ocean View suite. All members of the staff were very patient, helpful and friendly. The hotel had all the amenities both in the room and outside. A little study/den, a kitchenette, a living room, a nice bathroom with a Jacuzzi and 2 TV sets situated in the bedroom as well as in the living room . The hotel also has a swimming pool which I did not get a chance to use, unfortunately, due to my schedule and is situated in a central area full of shops (Walmart, Ross etc.) and restaurants; Chinatown, the Iolani Palace, the waterfront with the Aloha tower and more attractions are all within walking distance, the bus stop and the rental bicycles are right there too. I loved that it was away from the Waikiki caos but still just 15 mins from it by bus. Great place! 😍

LIndyLee52 (Los Angeles, California) 04/29/2018

So If you want a hotel really close to Holland American this is it. There is a Starbucks next door and walking distance to the ship. Two blocks. But with luggage I would still get a car. It’s not in what I would call a great area. Lots of homeless. There are a few good restaurants close and a real china town nearby. The bus stop is right out the door to the beach. But, if you want beach book near the beach. The room was nice, bed good, kitchen and frig. Good for the day.

Muadib84 (Waikoloa, Hawaii) 04/13/2018

First off, the location is great if you have downtown business. And it is very close... walking distance to the Queens Hospital. Parking is a bit of a pain...up 7 floors, and then very tight parking spots. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. I understand all units are privately held, and it can be hit or miss. Ours was a miss. The room was classic early 70's... black leather and stainless steel. Queen size bed.. with 3 pillows and absolutely no extra bedding. For business needs, this was a loser. There were no convenient charging areas for electronics.. especially near the desk,and virtually all available wall sockets were occupied. We had to plug phones into wall socket and leave on floor. Somehow, in a 38th floor unit , we had to kill 2 mosquitos. It was quiet there, but this particular unit needs to be updated to at least the 90's.

PageSeven 03/27/2018

So this hotel is hit or miss. For business travel it's very convenient for the location, right across the street from my firm's office and there really isn't other hotel options. The staff are very pleasant but the hotel is very old (decor and feel are late 80s/early 90s) and the rooms look it. However, they are renovating/updating the rooms with better furniture, beds and carpet. See if you can request one as there is a comfort difference between the two. The suites have nice TVs and every room has its own wifi which is a plus for fast connections.

judiclark (Newcastle, Australia) 06/17/2018

Arrived 10am was informed offical checkin time is 3.30pm but then offered a room if we pay $90. No explanation of where we could change or freshen up. Front desk staff were actually quite rude. We went away for a few hours came back at 2pm room still not ready then sat and watched others checkin. Positives about this hotel us the location. Waking distance to shops and restaurants. Across the road from the beach, and down the quiet end of Waikiki. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Not kettle in room but if you ask for one it will be provided.

annabanana77 (Toronto) 06/17/2018

As a former Island resident, I was aware of it's terrific location, close to beach activities, and zoo, and free shuttle to Ala Moana center. Also the free internet was used as well. would recommend it to all people looking for a great deal.

briggsz725 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) 06/17/2018

Last hotel on strip of hotels on Waikiki beach next to the park. Small quiet partial ocean view room with balcony. Nice big TV. Fridge no microwave. AC blew ice cold directly on to bed. Walk to aquarium ,shops, restaurants. Be prepared to add $50 a day plus tax and tip for resort fee and valet only parking. Not bad for the money for the location.

Tistru (Melbourne) 06/16/2018

This hotel has what I would consider the best views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. The minute we walked through the door into our ocean front room it was evident that this was a place you could sit and watch sunrises and sunsets, and with great views of the beach and views across the gardens to Diamond Head (not distant views like other hotels). It was my husband’s 60th birthday and they had a bottle of champagne and chocolates in the room when we checked in; very kind and thoughtful of the hotel staff. The concierge staff were very attentive, along with the Bell Boys/Girls. On the seventh floor we only had to walk past a few rooms to get to the ice machine. The bed was comfortable, the balcony was a great place to watch people on the beach and the streets and the bath was a great way to relax after a day of touring/swimming/shopping. The room was cleaned daily. I can’t comment on the programs on the TV as we never put it on, except on arrival which had a welcome message for us. Having a shuttle to the Ala Moana Shopping Centre was a plus – no taxi fees and a phone ap that will show you where the shuttle is so that you can estimate what time it will be at the bus stop. All hotels have amenity rates, taxes ect (that you don’t normally pay for in Australia as a separate cost), which you have to expect, although when searching for a hotel I found their fees to be one of the cheapest. People comment that the pool is small but very few people use it and it does get a lot of sun (although we preferred to be on the beach as opposed to the pool). Whilst the rooms are a little ‘tired’ (need to be ‘refreshed’ a little and the pool needs a little attention); if you are going for ‘price, location, views and service’ I am not sure any other hotels could beat it which is why I have given it a 5-star rating. Would I come back here again – absolutely – it is away from the other end of town which is very busy and noisy but still any easy walk to many restaurants, shops and hotels and with a view like this you can’t go past it. Also an ABC shop is next to the hotel where you can buy a wide variety of food and drink and put in the fridge in the room (there is no mini bar in the room) , as well as purchase souvenirs and clothes. Definitely worth staying here as opposed to the more expensive hotels that cannot give you the same views.

Marina R (Sydney, Australia) 06/16/2018

We had 4 days in Waikiki at the end of our Hawaiian holiday. we chose Park Shore because it wasn't right in the middle of Waikiki. Park Shore is at the end of the main strip, opposite 2 great beaches. One is surrounded by a sea wall which makes it perfect if you have children &/or you are not confident in the surf. Short walk to the shops etc. We stayed in 1807 top floor corner room. Views directly to the ocean from one window & from the balcony 180 degree views from the ocean, diamond head & the mountains. It is opposite the zoo & we could watch the pink flamingoes around the pond & hear the animals. Overall we enjoyed our stay & will stay again.

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

bunsy64 (Greater Melbourne, Australia) 06/16/2018

Every aspect was wonderful the bed great the room large one with diamond head and some Seaview views plus balcony. The staff wonderful and helpful highly recommended.Hau tree restaurant next door also fantastic.Only a short 10 min walk to Waikiki.Also nice and quiet.

Vickie S (Brunswick, Georgia) 06/15/2018

This hotel turned out to be great find. It was clean and well kept by always friendly staff. My room had a spectacular view of Diamond Head and the ocean. The balcony was large enough to be comfortable. Each day I made excellent Illy coffee in my room and enjoyed the daily paper which was delivered to the door. I was given a lively reusable water bottle and fresh, healthy water was always available in the lobby. In the evening there was a wine and snack offering too. While this hotel is near Waikiki it is far enough toward Diamond Head that the is no tourist crush. It’s a quiet, lovely hotel with really great staff.

Baz76 (Brisbane) 06/12/2018

The Lotus at Diamond Head is a gem of a hotel (see what I did there). They have great staff, so helpful and so friendly. The rooms are really lovely that are nicely fitted out and the views of Diamond Head are out of this world. It does not have a pool, thus if that’s a tick box you have don’t stay here. However the beach is a one minute walk. The resort fee covers your parking, towels for the beach, great internet, as well as the happy hour daily. The happy hour: the Argentinean White they serve so easy to drink and I’d recommend take your glass upstairs get on your balcony and sit looking at Diamond Head. The beds are comfy as are the pillows. Nicely fitted out bathroom as well. I think this is a hotel you stay in and use as a base to go out and explore the island. You are a five minute drive from the highway giving you access to north east and west and its an easy drive to the outlets from or if you want to go up to the beaches at Northshore or the east coast. If you want a place where you can sup Mai Tai’s at the pol this is not the place for you. I would recommend paying a little bit more to be up on the higher levels to get the ocean view as there is a car park in front.

vmjohnson721 (Benson, North Carolina) 06/11/2018

We did a little island hopping in Hawaii for our honeymoon and stayed here three nights. The hotel was really nice & clean. It is very close to all the shops and restaurants but not right in the middle of everything, about a 1/2 to 3/4 mi walk to the closest, so if you’re wanting a little distance from all that this would be a good place. There is easy beach access from the hotel, it isn’t right on the sand, but definitely plenty of pretty beach right there if you’re just wanting to hang out and soak up some sun.

chrismaynard365 06/08/2018

With the Lotus Hotel situated in the best location in Waikiki, close to Diamond Head it’s certainly easy to get around with first class amenities and extra benefits make it value for the money. I always return to the Lotus with new friends twice a year . The staff are like family very friendly and helpful .

MarianB86 (Mountain View, Hawaii) 06/17/2018

Our group stayed in two different rooms. One on the 15th floor and one on the 12th floor. We rented through KoKo and they were very helpful. Nice condos with everything we needed for our short stay of three nights. A big plus....parking was included in the parking garage. We were able to walk to many restaurants, Waikiki beach, and shops. Convenient location to restaurants and shopping without using the car. And elevators were fast and got you to your floor quickly. Eight of us were here and we all agreed this is a great place.

Samantha H (Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia) 06/15/2018

Arrived early off our flight, headed to hotel arriving at 730am. Handed over all our details to reception where the gave us directions to the bathroom services to freshen up after our long flight and to hold our bags while we went out for an explore until the room was ready. Came back and had a little sleep by the pool then checked in at 3pm. Room was dated, definitely nothing flash but was much bigger than expected. Full kitchen with large fridge. Lounge that folded out to a sofa bed, balcony, dining suite and two double beds in seperate room with bathroom. Daily cleaning. Great location one block back from beach. Was a well priced hotel for what we got. Would stay again.

dotdoctor2002 (Albany, New York) 05/30/2018

nice quite hotel...a little dated....but near the beach(one block)....had to go someplace else to eat....as just little snack bar and a mini mart in hotel....not even a bar...room was ok.. as it was a suite. the beds sucked....too low and pulled you to the middle...looked out on the mountains....be warned it also holds rescidenents ....was an issue w/hot water one day but they allowed us to use other room to shower...lobby is nice....if your 1st class...try some place else....you want place to stay that don't cost much stay here

valley1229 (Calumet, Michigan) 05/29/2018

This hotel is clearly not what is pictured when reserving. Floors were dirty, gaps around all doors, elevators didn't function on multiple occasions. Had an evacuation alarm with no explanation on how to evacuate a handicapped person staying on the 36th floor. On the day of departure they turned the water off for the day so was not able to shower or use the bathroom. Door locks kept jamming but was not addressed. I do not believe the sheets were changed the entire week I was there. Desk staff were not responsive to this. Will not go back.

Fletcher H 05/22/2018

My family and I have traveled to Hawaii on a number of occassions. All of the hotels that we have stayed at have been fantastic until now. Our experience with staying at Waikiki Banyan was a disgrace. Hands down the worst hotel we have stayed at. The service was disgusting, the hotel staff at the front desk were rude, non helpful and made you feel very un welcome. The Hotel is in a great location but that’s the only positive I could find. The Hotel is run down, old and stuck in the 70s and I would not recommended this place to my worst enemy.

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.

yushichat (Auckland, New Zealand) 05/28/2018

I stayed at Aqua Pacific for 9 days in May, with my sister and daughter. We had a kitchenette studio. Large spacious room. The room was clean on arrival, no complaints. Location is great, so close to the beach. Heaps of restaurants close by. Also very short walk up the road is food pantry (supermarket) which is open late. Location is excellent for moderate priced hotel. The views from the roof are amazing. The pool is adequate for a quick swim. The hotel reception staff are friendly. This is a chilled out hotel good if you are staying a long time.

lorita2018 (Brisbane, Australia) 06/16/2018

We stayed in the Premium Oceanfront 2 bedroom 2 bathroom suite on level 33. Spectacular uninterrupted views in both directions from Diamond Head to the left and Waikiki strip to the right. Spacious, clean and well appointed units with a home away from home feel. All staff at all time happy, courteous and helpful. Very central location. We would recommend this accommodation to the most fastidious travellers.

255virginiam (Newcastle, Australia) 06/15/2018

Love staying here- it is so central to everything and the Unit contains everything a family could need for a holiday. The kitchen, laundry and bathrooms were fully equipped and made staying with small children so easy. The entire unit is very spacious - 2 bedrooms =- bathroom and en-suite - all with plenty of room and storage space. Daily room service was just great and nothing was too much trouble for the staff- from reception to bell services to housekeeping. They made you feel so welcome each time you came and went from your apartment. The view was amazing!!!! Not cheap but the ability to have a proper family holiday with young children and cook meals and do laundry as well as access everything available in Waikiki so easily by walking or trolley made this a dream holiday accommodation. It also meant so much less packing was needed for the holiday ( more room to take home the shopping bargains!) Will definitely stay again ( this is our 2nd stay at this location)

Brian C 06/03/2018

We felt welcome from the very beginning. The entire staff made you feel important. The resort rooms have been remodeled. We felt comfortable in this spacious resort. We had the best of both worlds since it is located close to many things but not in the busiest part of Waikiki. The beach is conveniently located across the street.

MalsNZ 05/28/2018

We stayed in the oceanfront 2 bedroom 2 bathroom suite on level 21. What a spectacular view of Waikiki! The suite was spacious and had everything we needed for our stay. The staff are particularly responsive and professional and made our stay very enjoyable. The location was perfect within walking distance to great shopping, eating and of course the beach!

Jespirit2 (Vancouver, Canada) 05/21/2018

Stayed with my family for 2 nights in the first week of May. Good: - Everything was super clean - The parking was free and there was a valet service - Workers were accommodating and very friendly - View of Waikiki Beach was amazing - The suite was modern and was excellent - 1 minute walk from restaurants, beaches, and transportation. - In-suite washer and driers - The entrance outside of the hotel is beautiful Not so good things we found: - The price was quite steep but can be justified for the quality of the hotel - The pool closes a little early for our taste, would have like to go to the hot tub for late night relaxation - Valets can be a little pushy on tips as there were moments they overly expected tips However, I felt this hotel was amazing and something that should be considered when traveling to Hawaii. The price is high but the quality is too, if you can afford this hotel then book it! I would definitely return to this hotel... if I can afford it again.

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. .

uofwamary (Phoenix, Arizona) 05/19/2018

A great hotel in the heart of Waikiki. It is within walking distance to the Ala Moana Mall (about 30 minutes), the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii (free), lots of good restaurants, numerous shopping centers including the International Market Place, within walking distance of several beaches, and St. Augustines’ Catholic Church. The staff is very helpful, out room was spacious and included a queen bed, sofa, table and chairs, wardrobe, cabinets with cutlery and dishes, a sink and refrigerator, and a neat bathroom. The hotel includes a free happy hour on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5-6pm which includes cheeses, crackers, wine and beer. They also have a dancer and singer at the happy hour. Reservations for various activities can be arranged through the front desk. I would highly recommend this hotel.

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!

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!

jeongeunp724 05/20/2018

Stayed 3 nights for honeymoon. I loved the reasonable price of hotel and everything was satisfying. Location is very great for sightseeing city streets and it takes approximately 10 minutes to get to Waikiki beach. But we could enjoy shopping like luxury brands and ABC stores while going to beach. Room conditions was also good. Clean restroom and wide bathtub. They don’t provide toothbrushes set so you need to prepare it by yourself. Staffs are friendly and attentive to assist guests. When we ask for microwave, they were willing to put it to our room for free. We liked the breakfast as well. Menu is very simple with breads, cereals and two fruits and we could enjoy Kona coffee which made us feel better every morning. I highly recommend this hotel! :)