thekennedysnz (New Zealand) 04/22/2019

We booked a two bedroom apartment, and although quite dated it served our needs well. It had a well appointed kitchen (Except no dish cloth or brush to do the dishes) and there was plenty of room for two adults and two teenagers. It had a nice view out to Diamond Head and a decent sized balcony. The staff were all really friendly and welcoming. Although we arrived in the morning and couldn’t check in until 3pm we were given access to the pool,area and a quiet room where we could sit and wait. Don’t stay here if you want modern and trendy, but it’s fine if you want functionality and friendly staff. We ended changing Hotels because for us the Waikiki experience is about being on the beach, but this decision was not a reflection of anything wrong with the hotel itself. This was just a bit too far away from the centre of the action for us, after dark we were just a little nervous about the odd homeless person that was hanging around on the streets between the beach and the hotel. They were probably harmless but we are not used to this so were just a bit wary. If you want to eat out at night you will have to walk a few blocks and there was nothing really close by. Having a shop to purchase snacks, chip pies and breakfast and drinks etc was a bonus. There is an ABC store 5 minutes walk away. We didn’t end up using the pool as this area seemed quite windy, we may have just been unlucky with the weather conditions but it was sheltered on the beach but quite windy at the hotel.

JFLeB325 (Moncton, Canada) 04/17/2019

We stayed here a couple days ago. This hotel is very well located to the beach. We were on the 22nd floor which gave a very good view! The only thing is this location is a little older, but very well maintained. I would recommend this hotel to anyone as staff was friendly to deal with and the rooms were clean.

Nathanie (Pleasanton, California) 04/13/2019

pros: 1) walking distance to waikiki busiest street (3 blocks) 2) daily parking rate is reasonable ($25) 3) balcony with good city view cons: 1) the resort fee: the resort fee was not noted when I booked with agonda, so the $120 turns out to become close to $150 a night 2) the room is a bit dated. the bedroom looked ok, but the sofa bed and the carpet does look quite outdated. 3) we booked a one bedroom for "5" people, but actually there were only 1 queen bed and 1 sofa bed (for 3 persons). it's not realistic to sleep 3 people in a sofa bed.

Saffron1971 (Greater London, United Kingdom) 04/12/2019

Have to say I was shocked when we arrived as the whole place is dated but everyone we dealt with was lovely and everything worked well and was clean and comfortable. It has best views and great location. We had free WiFi and free dvds and ps3 games with dominoes practically next door which was handy on first night. You get full kitchen and communal washing machine and dryer.

lynnew208 (Riverside, Australia) 04/12/2019

Upon Arrival at the Aston Waikiki sunset, I thought I had instead booked into a cheap YMCA hostel. The lobby and entrance was very dowdy and looked like it hadn’t been redecorated since the 60s. The receptionist (who did have a good understanding of Asian languages ) was completely devoid of personality and very unwelcoming. Our room was not available until after three and our arrival time was early morning. We were then informed of, and asked to sign a so called mandatory amenity fee program. This fee of $25 plus tax was supposed to cover Wi-Fi, coffee and tea, daily newspaper, in room safe, local and toll free calls and DVD and PlayStation hire. The hotel advertises free Internet and yet we were charged !!!!!! Our travel agent, upon enquiring about this mandatory tax was told that it was written in very small letters. The rooms were acceptable with well equipped kitchen, the air conditioning was quite noisy and we had a great deal of difficulty accessing the TV channels. The hotel was in an easily accessible area close to a lot of amenities. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone and I will certainly be making people aware of this so called mandatory amenities fee that is now charged throughout the USA.

Sunshine47834352592 (Auckland, New Zealand) 04/24/2019

We (wife, 14yr old daughter and her friend) stayed for 7 nights at the Surfjack on the recommendation of some friends in NZ. We had been to Hawaii previously and stayed at a large resort, which we unfortunately had to move to for the last 2 nights for a family catch up. We just loooved the Surfjack and such a stark contrast to the resort. It just a cool vibe and is very calm and relaxing. Great focus on the environment, community and health. The pool is super clean and never too busy, staff so friendly and the restaurant food is excellent with great healthy options. You look forward to getting back to the Surfjack after a busy day of activities. All the small things count such as free coffee and iced water available etc. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely stay again. Andrew Scott.

andrewandkaryn (Australia) 04/24/2019

I can see the charm of this hotel, but I think it is better suited to young adults. We were wanting a hotel just for one night’s sleep prior to our flight back home. Unfortunately we weren’t able to get to sleep until very late. There was a lot of noise from the central communal area surrounding the pool. They have live music until 9pm and then there is ongoing noise from people after that. Given it is an old hotel done up, we could hear noise from adjacent rooms to the extent you could hear exactly what they were saying and their TV. If something was dropped in the room above there was loud banging on your roof. The kids couldn’t get to sleep until very late because of all this noise. The room set up was good for a family. There were 2 separate bedrooms with large bed in each, so the kids shared a bed. Separate living area with a TV. The bathroom had a shower and toilet. The water in the shower was luke warm at its maximum. Probably perfectly fine for the weather in Honolulu but not for me who likes hot showers!

Go33780537616 04/21/2019

I stayed 4 days part of the time with a fly fishing expedition on our way to Christmas Island. Mahina and Sun served all 12 of us a truly memorable 'family feast' before our departure. It featured too many dishes to describe here and bags of fun. All the staff were caring and thoughtful. It was a great experience. I recommend Surfjack to those of you who enjoy good food and extremely nice people..

Thomas P (La Canada Flintridge) 04/21/2019

the hotel is located near everything you could want in Waikiki. restaurants and shopping are minutes away. the beach is a few blocks away. the hotel staff is great helpful friendly and cheerful. the restaurant downstairs is very good

Dreamer713135 (San Antonio, Texas) 04/17/2019

The location of this hotel is great and close to the best restaurants, shopping malls and beach. The service in the bar and food is very good. Next time we travel to Oahu.... we will come back here for sure!!!!

holidaybound1212 (Nanaimo BC) 04/11/2019

How is it that we feel so at home at Aqua Bamboo? I think the start of a welcome from staff like Kawana, and Aja, sets the pace for a wonderful stay. We had a peek-a-boo view of the ocean, overlooked the pool / hot tub area - and then enjoyed those hotel amenities (whenever we weren't taking the short walk to Waikiki beach). We'd heard that there were renovations happening, but aside from some work being done to pillars out near the pool ... no sign of workers and equipment, no noise at odd hours ... just a perfect, wonderful, memorable stay!

mforkner (Pataskala, Ohio) 04/10/2019

We stayed twice on recent visit pre and post cruise on Pride of America (see separate review). Total stay was for five nights and cost was well under $800. $154 a night (including all fees and taxes) in heart of Waikiki, a short walk to the beach, right on The Bus (see separate review) line . Very friendly, helpful staff - good sized, clean room (showing some age, but remember where you are). Not sure a better deal can be found. I relied on Oahu Revealed and TripAdvisor reviews and we were well pleased with our choice. If you want to take advantage of the free DVD's, brush up on your PlayStation skills (I have none and was frustrated). If you want a luxurious resort. look elsewhere. If you want a friendly, convenient, excellent value this is a great choice. The pool area looked inviting, even though I did not use it. Free coffee and papers in lobby, great cost. Not perfect, but a great value.

Richard L (Auckland) 03/11/2019

We returned to the peaceful and serene Aqua Bamboo Waikiki February/March 2019 for a 7 night stay. Having stayed at some of the Waikiki Beach front Hotels in previous years (e.g. Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Outrigger Waikiki, etc), and valuing safety and security 24 x 7, we feel that Aqua Bamboo Waikiki is probably the safest Hotel in Waikiki. There is card only access into the Hotel after say 10.00 pm at night and before say 7.00 am in the morning with a late evening and early morning security guard outside the front doors of the Hotel. We always pay for the previous night's accomodation so that we can check in as soon as our flight lands (early in the morning) and not have to wait until the 2.00 pm normal check-in time. Additionally, if you want more time in your room if you have a night flight from Honolulu, you would be wise to pay for that night because check-out time is 12.00 pm midday. This latter option gives you more hours to rest, bath, pack, have a drink, go out, etc before you leave the room. The comments which we have made in previous reviews remain and, as far as we are concerned, the only Hotel to stay at when you are in Waikiki from a security, safety, serenity, close proximity to Waikiki beach, very helpful and respectful staff, etc is the Aqua Bamboo Waikiki. Happy holidays and we hope that this review is helpful. Mahalo from Janet and Richard

sar_bar_de_mar (Vancouver, Canada) 02/28/2019

I would highly recommend Aqua Bamboo Waikiki - the staff were friendly, our room was nice and had everything we needed. It was centrally locates and I liked the decor. They have a free Americano making machine in the lobby and ice cold water. The pool and hot tub were nice. What more could you ask for? My only advice would be to be a tiny bit more diligent in regards to cleaning hair out of the bathroom.

natcook (Ocean Grove, Australia) 02/25/2019

Back for our 5th visit to the Aqua Bamboo, great to see all the lovely friendly staff still there and Kimari for organising our booking. Our room was spacious and clean housekeeping do a great job. Love the pool area and the bamboozle cocktail night. Utilised the free shuttle to the shopping centre a few times and I love how it is so close to the beach and great places to eat. Looking forward to seeing the renovations on our next trip. Mahalo for making our trip wonderful.

lindap51270 (Canyon Lake, California) 04/23/2019

My 18 year old son and I stayed here for five nights. The hotel staff were so courteous and helpful. Our room had two twin beds that were really comfortable. This hotel is not fancy so if your looking for luxury don’t stay here. But if you’re looking for great value in an excellent location that has absolutely EVERYTHING you need to be comfortable then I highly recommend this place. The room had absolutely everything we could need. The cleaning staff kept it clean and stocked with plenty of towels and toiletries. We had a refrigerator an iron with full sized ironing board a microwave a coffee maker and a big flat screen tv and a safe. Even though we were in Hawaii and come on let’s face it with so much to see and do we weren’t in the room that much but when we were we had everything we needed. We did have the free breakfast option as well. Again not fancy but you could get full on the delicious fluffy pancakes scrambled eggs and toast every day. They also had cakes coffee water and juice daily. There was also an assortment of Chinese options which my son really liked. The location was great too. So close to shopping Main Street to the beach and the bus stop. You do not need more than this for the price we paid it was a fantastic value! Thank you Aqua Aloha Surf! We will be back!!!!!

Lisaag58 (Redcliffe, Australia) 04/13/2019

I stayed here for a shopping holiday with my daughter and we loved the convenience of being centrally located close to the main tourist areas the beach, restaurants and shopping. The hotel is very Hawaii with suf decor. The staff were very friendly and helpful and as two ladies travelling we always felt safe. The amenities at this hotel are not what I call resort like, as the pool area is small and restaurant is limited but it is a very comfortable, clean and practical hotel. I usually go at least four or five star but would happily return as my holiday base for Waikiki.

Lisacunningham01 (Napier, New Zealand) 04/10/2019

I stayed for 8 nights at this hotel and found the whole experience fantastic! Yes the rooms are dated that you cant not deny however they are clean and homey. The beds are so comfortable and they have the best pillows. Another bonus: unlimited internet so no need to buy data packs while travelling overseas. You do have to pay a resort fee of $25 per night which covers your breakfast, towels, internet and a shuttle to Ala Moana shopping mall. I felt this was great value for money. The staff were extremely helpful whenever we needed anything they were happy and accommodating of our needs. They have a cute little coffee shop inside the hotel and they do the best coffee! They also have a little nail/beauty shop onsite. I never used this so cant give feedback. Only negative was the breakfast. We actually only used our voucher for this once as we didnt like the choices. The only thing we ate was the freshly made pancakes. Everything else was not to our liking. Its more tailored to the Asian tourists. They do have toast but no toppings to go on it which is strange. Other than breakfast eveything else was awesome. If you are wanting a safe place to stay with friendly staff and brilliantly located motel (5mins walk to the beach an shopping) and you can look past the dated look then this is the place to staying wouldn't hesitate to stay here again when I come back to Hawaii.

shawnrose808 (Dothan, Alabama) 04/02/2019

I've been staying at this hotel on and off for years, and each and every time I'm a little more disappointed with the stay. For those who do not know how "hotel rooms" work in Hawaii, let me explain. The hotel rooms are considered "condos", and are each owned by someone. They are not owned by the "hotel". They simply maintain them and clean them after each guest leaves. With that being said, I'm very disappointed this time around. First of all I go through a third party to book, as its cheaper. The third party collects the taxes and fees. When I got to the property after paying over $500 for my 4 day stay, I was charged another $133 for a "resort fee". This "hotel" is far from a "resort". The staff are very very nice, I will give them that, however this is not a resort, its barely a hotel at this point. The lobby is okay, but has the same furniture in it that it had when I started staying here in 2010. Very old, worn and outdated. The rooms are no exception. They are suppose to require the owners to keep them up, and great condition and not to look like a dump. When I first checked in I was sent to 204, which was the size of a bathroom. Smells horrible and could barely turn around in the room and had no patio. They moved me to 609 with a fee of $10 per day "upgrade fee", however the only upgrade was a larger room and a patio. The condition of the room however was nowhere near an upgrade. With a king size bed that the mattress is broken down on the side and the foot, sagging and in horrible condition. The carpet is filthy, the walls have wallpaper that is peeling and ripped. The baseboards are water damaged. The lamp shades are gross with stains and dust. The sofa I wouldn't let a dog lay on it was so dirty. The tile in the bathroom shower looks like it was put in when the place was built. The furniture is chipped, broken and looks like its from the 80's. This is the last time I will stay at Aqua Surf Waikiki. I love the area because it is so close to everything, but I think it is time to start staying at the large corporate owned hotels that have better standards and requirements. Hopefully this building will get bought out and tore down for condos or something. BTW... the WiFi is horrible too! (See Photos)

Dmet208 03/31/2019

Aqua Aloha Surf Gad great amenities. We chose the package with the buffet breakfast, which was prepared well. There options were diverse. Aqua Aloha Surf provided beach towels for us as well. In my opinion the hotel is also in a good location. It is not far from the beach, so walking may not be a problem. It is also close to a bus stop which may take you to the airport. We were also provided with friendly customer service. I recommend Aqua Aloha Surf to individuals, couples, or small families.

colin l 04/23/2019

just back from a 12 night stay at Aqua Palms and i have to say it was a lovely hotel, 5 minutes from the beach, restaurants nearby. the free coffee & water in the lounge was welcome after a day at the beach or the shops. we didn't try the gym, why would you when you're on holiday in such a beautiful place? the room was clean and housekeeping kept us supplied with clean towels and toiletries. it is on a main road so it can be noisy if you are sat on the balcony, but we loved it, always something to look at. we had to check out at 4 a.m and they made sure the taxi was booked for us. highly recommended and would go back if we had the opportunity to re-visit Honolulu

Trevor604 (Vancouver, Canada) 04/10/2019

Spent a week in the hotel. Staff were pleasant and hotel is fine but definitely in need of a renovation. The “gym” is a joke. Consists of 3 machines of which 2 were out of order. Pool is small but nice to refresh in with good size deck for tanning and a Weber BBQ if you want to cook. Rooms have fridge with freezer and microwave. No plates or utensils so either bring your own or ask front desk and they will send up paper plates and plastic cutlery. Our room had a partial view of the ocean. Free DVD and PlayStation games included in your daily amenity charge. Ask front desk for beach chairs and beach towels to take when going to the beach. Good location with expensive IHOP downstairs. Guests get 15% discount. Overall I would recommend this hotel if you are not expecting anything fancy and want a hotel in walking distance to beach

RedAndGreenIsGood4Me (Magdalena, New Mexico) 04/06/2019

I really enjoyed this motel. The staff was friendly and informative. The price was good and the room was clean. The view of the ocean was awesome. The ramp driving into the parking garage was pretty steep.

seattlepro (seattle washington) 04/02/2019

Very good location and helpful staff with the exception of the "engineer" who showed no interest in helping me with the internet connection. We were on the 8th floor and enjoyed taking photos from the deck of the night lights. They have a coffee machine in the lobby but no breakfast or snacks since there is an IHOP next door. Staff attitude and room cleaners were friendly and gave good advice about where to go. rice was reasonable.

557berniea (Rancho Mirage, California) 03/19/2019

Nice property but signs it is being ignored. It isn't very nice to approach a BRAND hotel and see a very small garden area ( and across the street from Hilton Hawaiian Gardens) left ignored. In March, last Christmas's poinsettias are left in their foil as if it's someone's back porch. Why? 30 minutes to clean it up and 5 minutes a day to check? Visited friends. Flower boxes surrounding pool are all empty and not like online photos. Tiki torches remain un lit at night.... desk staff very nice and friendly. Lobby is clean and ok... halls could use some update, but all easy things leave a bad impression when left unfinished... seems a understaff issue? Or lax..... perhaps if a bit rundown is okay, then thus us the place. I did write, and I did get a nice reply, but honestly.... all the issues do not seem like they started yesterday.

wellingtonfamilyof5 (Wellington, New Zealand) 04/24/2019

Hi, Firstly I am trying to keep this review neutral. Our Ilikai private Condo was 1444. It has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, a kitchen, living area. It is a corner Condo with good views. The deco is pleasant and comfortable. The Ilikai caters for families and you notice the numbers that churn out of the lifts. The condo was quiet though. The Ilikai is close to a beach and lagoon. It is a ten minute walk from the beginning of the main strip. Negatives are: curtains are beginning to tear due to sun damage. Chipped tiles on the floor, though they are not sharp. We arrived to find a blocked toilet that was in the process of being fixed. It didn't help our initial impression to find a bad smell and a toilet removed from the wall. When i expressed my disappointment to Bert the maintenance manager, he was borderline rude in response. This didn't help. Where we understand that these things happen, we should have at least been called and advised that our room wouldn't be available for at least an hour or so while they fixed the toilet. Maybe a voucher for a drink and we would have been happy to sit waiting. Instead, we arrived to the smell and a toilet disconnected from a wall. The clean afterwards (which i had to ask for) was adequate, but they did not wash the floors as I would have expected. I went back through the website (Waikiki beach rentals) and they advised to contact the owner. I did and have heard nothing back from him. I tried to contact someone directly at Waikiki beach rentals and have not heard back from them also. It seems that if you have a problem then you are left all on your own! Did this ruin the holiday? No, but it would have been good to have at least had come sort of acknowledgment that this was not the best way to arrive at our Condo! Either that or book through the Ilikai Hotel and get the benefit of having someone deal with problems as they occur. Rating: 7.5/10 (it would have been 9/10 if the arrival was more pleasant).

roaminthaworld (Rapid City, South Dakota) 04/22/2019

We enjoyed this hotel because it had a kitchen area and it made our stay feel like home. We cooked breakfast and lunch there. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel has two pools. One for lounging and the other for swimming. Everything is a short walk from here, including the beach.

TheVetss (Melbourne) 04/21/2019

This was a first family trip to Hawaii and we wanted to stay near the Hilton lagoon bu stay in a comfortable room to cater for a family of 5 so we picked Ilikai! Very impressed with the modern rooms which had a king bed, sofa bed, kitchen and outdoor area overlooking the pool. The location was ideal being in between Ala Moana Centre and Waikiki which was a 15-20 min walk or a $2 ride on the trolley which are at the front. The pool was nothing special but we used the Hilton Pool most times which was open to the public and was a close walk. We were lucky to have 2 Fridays there and seen the fireworks. We hired a car for 2 days and was helped by the lady in car rentals in the hotel. We got to see the whole island over 2 days. Would recommend going to Dole Plantation, Kualoa Ranch to see where some movies were made, Pearl Harbour & Waikele Premium Outlets for shopping. Food is quite expensive in Hawaii but we found the Cheesecake Factory to be well priced and the food was delicious...did go back 3 times :) Had a great family holiday and would do it again!

belwells (Norah Head, Australia) 04/19/2019

First time we have stayed at the Marina end of Waikiki, we stayed in the one bedroom with kitchen. Room was big, clean and comfortable. It had a modern design and great location. It was close to lagoon, beach and shopping center. 5-10 minutes walk at the most. Only criticism was the pools were small and busy. We didn't stay at the hotel pool, went to lagoon and beach instead. Loved staying here- would come back.

gardening100 (Dublin, Ireland) 04/17/2019

Very pleased with the size of our suite and the amenities provided. Even had a slow cooker in the kitchen! View of the marina and sunsets from our balcony was spectacular, but we would have been just as happy with any of the views from other wings of this hotel. Our only concern was that the size of the pool was quite small for so many guests and expect it could get overcrowded during peak school holiday season.

delia v 04/14/2019

my stay in the hotel, was very nice. The hotel room was really clean and the hotel at night was very beautiful. The lady in the front desk, Alice was really, really helpful. Pagoda is a very convinient place to stay. And i will DEFINITELY come back :) mahalo & thank you Alice for making my stay feel like home !

lastangel43 (Island of Hawaii, Hawaii) 04/12/2019

Lynda at the front dest was SOOOOOO helpful! She never made me feel like an inconvenience! Greeted me as soon as she was done with the last guest! You know how so many places dont even greet you?! Or finish up filing something before they call you to their desk?! That was jot the case here! Lynda helped me understand what i needed to pay for, found me a great rate for a room upgrade, helped me figure out the free shuttle, and helped with helping us find parking! The room is very clean and spacious! Lots of great amenities! SOOOOO WORTH THE PRICE! great location! Did i mention that Lynda was the best?! Love coming to places where the service is great! wish there was a Lynda everywhere we went! Great sincere service!

kenlisa1000 (Edmonton, Canada) 04/05/2019

We had an excellent stay in this hotel, the room is very clean, pillows and beds are awesome! Super friendly staff! The location is great, close to shopping centres, restaurants and the beach! I will definitely recommend it to my friends and families!

Ann P 03/25/2019

We waited in line 30 minutes while two groups were attempting to register. We had preregistered and prepaid, however they scanned our credit card again for a deposit of another $170. No breakfast, rough crowd, and when we got to room only two outlets worked, garbage hadn’t been dumped from previous tenant...and they had parking garage but we drove around block two times trying to find parking, ended up paying $13 for overnight parking. Our room didn’t look like picture they advertised, beware! Plan was to lay out by pool until leaving for airport, pool didn’t open until 10am and we couldn’t wait to get out of there. Not a good experience!

Vacationer427423 03/23/2019

The customer service provided by Kelly R. Bokin is just great! In such a location as Honolulu, where great hotels compete with each other, it's really the quality of its customer service that make a hotel stand out. Mr. Bokin provides great customer service just by his overall friendliness, his courteous professionalism, and taking proactive initiative in solving customer's issues. Besides Mr. Bokin, the hotel has such a fantastic location! It's prices is very affordable despite its prime location!

DayTrip34227322944 (Honolulu, Hawaii) 04/17/2019

This place was great if you have a pet, specifically a larger dog. Only one of two hotels in Honolulu I know of that accepts larger dogs, and this place was fantastic compared to the other while I was waiting on my personal belongings to arrive when I moved here. This is the place I’d stay again if I had to do it again.

karinsingbeil 04/15/2019

My husband and I needed a place to hangout for a day while waiting for our flight home, after it got changed to a red eye. We couldn’t get late checkout at our vacation rental, so were pleased at the price at the Aqua Ohia. The staff were friendly and helpful with arranging an early check in. The room was comfortable enough and had everything we needed (hot shower, sunny lanai, fridge, and a comfy king size bed to stretch out on for a pre flight nap). The “Lava Tube” bar and restaurant has a very funky decor and a great breakfast, and $4.99 Mai Tais! We also appreciated the handy location for quick access to Dukes Lane for those last minute gifts.

Explorer49331220135 04/15/2019

We arrived early to leave our bags, prior to heading to our business meeting. Rooms were ready, and we we're allowed to check in early. The front desk was quick, courteous, and professional. They even let us leave our luggage after checking out so we didnt have to drag them all over Oahu, As we had a late night flight back home

Lynn B 04/14/2019

Came from Kaua'i for two-day convention. Location of hotel was very handy to bus line. I used public transport to and from airport, and to attend my convention. Staff was super friendly, helpful, and made me feel comfortable. My room was simple, not too fancy, but very clean and comfortable. The street noise at night was a bit troublesome, but after all, it's the middle of Waikiki! If you shut the windows and turn on the AC you might not notice the street noise. I will certainly return when I have business in Honolulu.

Deborah K 04/10/2019

Excellent location to Waikiki shops and restaurants. We only stayed one night, could do with some refurbishing. Has a pool. Shuttle to shopping centre available, cost included in amenity fee. Good for budget.

wellingtonfamilyof5 (Wellington, New Zealand) 04/24/2019

Hi, Firstly I am trying to keep this review neutral. Our Ilikai private Condo was 1444. It has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed, a kitchen, living area. It is a corner Condo with good views. The deco is pleasant and comfortable. The Ilikai caters for families and you notice the numbers that churn out of the lifts. The condo was quiet though. The Ilikai is close to a beach and lagoon. It is a ten minute walk from the beginning of the main strip. Negatives are: curtains are beginning to tear due to sun damage. Chipped tiles on the floor, though they are not sharp. We arrived to find a blocked toilet that was in the process of being fixed. It didn't help our initial impression to find a bad smell and a toilet removed from the wall. When i expressed my disappointment to Bert the maintenance manager, he was borderline rude in response. This didn't help. Where we understand that these things happen, we should have at least been called and advised that our room wouldn't be available for at least an hour or so while they fixed the toilet. Maybe a voucher for a drink and we would have been happy to sit waiting. Instead, we arrived to the smell and a toilet disconnected from a wall. The clean afterwards (which i had to ask for) was adequate, but they did not wash the floors as I would have expected. I went back through the website (Waikiki beach rentals) and they advised to contact the owner. I did and have heard nothing back from him. I tried to contact someone directly at Waikiki beach rentals and have not heard back from them also. It seems that if you have a problem then you are left all on your own! Did this ruin the holiday? No, but it would have been good to have at least had come sort of acknowledgment that this was not the best way to arrive at our Condo! Either that or book through the Ilikai Hotel and get the benefit of having someone deal with problems as they occur. Rating: 7.5/10 (it would have been 9/10 if the arrival was more pleasant).

roaminthaworld (Rapid City, South Dakota) 04/22/2019

We enjoyed this hotel because it had a kitchen area and it made our stay feel like home. We cooked breakfast and lunch there. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The hotel has two pools. One for lounging and the other for swimming. Everything is a short walk from here, including the beach.

TheVetss (Melbourne) 04/21/2019

This was a first family trip to Hawaii and we wanted to stay near the Hilton lagoon bu stay in a comfortable room to cater for a family of 5 so we picked Ilikai! Very impressed with the modern rooms which had a king bed, sofa bed, kitchen and outdoor area overlooking the pool. The location was ideal being in between Ala Moana Centre and Waikiki which was a 15-20 min walk or a $2 ride on the trolley which are at the front. The pool was nothing special but we used the Hilton Pool most times which was open to the public and was a close walk. We were lucky to have 2 Fridays there and seen the fireworks. We hired a car for 2 days and was helped by the lady in car rentals in the hotel. We got to see the whole island over 2 days. Would recommend going to Dole Plantation, Kualoa Ranch to see where some movies were made, Pearl Harbour & Waikele Premium Outlets for shopping. Food is quite expensive in Hawaii but we found the Cheesecake Factory to be well priced and the food was delicious...did go back 3 times :) Had a great family holiday and would do it again!

belwells (Norah Head, Australia) 04/19/2019

First time we have stayed at the Marina end of Waikiki, we stayed in the one bedroom with kitchen. Room was big, clean and comfortable. It had a modern design and great location. It was close to lagoon, beach and shopping center. 5-10 minutes walk at the most. Only criticism was the pools were small and busy. We didn't stay at the hotel pool, went to lagoon and beach instead. Loved staying here- would come back.

gardening100 (Dublin, Ireland) 04/17/2019

Very pleased with the size of our suite and the amenities provided. Even had a slow cooker in the kitchen! View of the marina and sunsets from our balcony was spectacular, but we would have been just as happy with any of the views from other wings of this hotel. Our only concern was that the size of the pool was quite small for so many guests and expect it could get overcrowded during peak school holiday season.

bnkina (Salem, Oregon) 04/22/2019

After doing our research and reading many reviews, we stayed at the Waikīkī Circle Hotel this month. We booked an Ocean Front room (Not an Ocean VIEW room, know your categories people!) The Ocean Front view is FABULOUS. If you want to be in the heart of Waikiki this place is it. But you should bear in mind that when you are in the middle of all the action, then it will come with NOISE. It gets pretty noisy in your hotel room, between sirens, general traffic, and leaf blowers, so you may want ear plugs, as some guests have previously reviewed. But overall we very much enjoyed our stay. Yes the hotel is in the shape of a circle so your rooms will be uniquely shaped. And YES the bathroom is pretty small BUT is totally doable. Our room was kept very clean. The housekeeping staff are fabulous ladies, and John at the front desk really did all he could to make our stay wonderful, helping us switch to a higher floor once a room became available. The hotel also gives you access to beach towels, beach toys, floaties, and body boards (when available) which we really appreciated. They had two elevators which were very fast. And do your research to know that most every hotel in Waikīkī adds an amenity fee, so no need to get upset at the front desk. All in all we wouldn’t hesitate to return!!

nina c (Rochester, New York) 04/04/2019

This is our second stay at this hotel. We were here in 2017. We love it. The staff is great, the rooms are clean and the location is great! The beach is right across the street. We did not rent a car because everything is within walking distance of the hotel. The park is within walking distance and a great place to relax. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!

Freedom796932 04/01/2019

This hotel is just across from Waikiki Beach which is ideal in location. We were only staying here for 1 night enroute to Maui. The hotel is shaped as a circle which means that each room is pie shaped. It is small and awkward for 1 adult and 2 teens. Otherwise if is clean and there were beach towels available at the concierge. Good for a short stay but too tight for a longer stay. Microwave and bar fridge available.

Dan11132 (Beijing, China) 03/19/2019

The room has a very clean and comfortable environment. Location is superb, right near the beach with various surfing stores nearby. Their elevators are by room key only, so safety is greatly ensured for female travelers. Staffs are also very friendly: offered us discounts relate to the hotel, advised us on traveling, and helped us call a taxi to the airport at midnight. Price is extremely reasonable compared to the service we got, so I greatly recommended!

Sunnydaze105 (Minneapolis, Minnesota) 03/11/2019

Right across the street from Kuhio Beach which is perfect for little kids. We had a beautiful oceanfront room, the beds were really comfortable, and the staff was very friendly. The shower was snug along with the limited parking spaces available, but with all the other positive experiences, I still give it 5 stars. Happy with my stay and will be back!

GirlOutWest (Scottsdale, Arizona) 04/05/2019

I got the best room here in advance, partly because I saw how the rooms vary. This suite was clean. That's the only good thing about the whole thing. Be prepared to pay for parking just to check in. The lobby area is nice. The parking garage is creepy. The elevators opened onto a hallway better suited to a 1980 horror film, narrow, totally unappealing, big padlocks on the doors, a lawyers office. And it smelled. It hit you in the face as soon as you stepped into the hall. Super creepy. The view was terrible, barely ocean. Cheap furnishings, uncomfortable furniture. The good reviews for this place sound like they were on an entirely different property. I would never stay here again. It is managed by Aston and while the staff are nice enough, they're just a managing agent and really don't care.

Damianz666 (Princeton Junction, NJ) 03/28/2019

Executive Center is the only downtown Honolulu location. It is a condominium hotel. If you have baggage can be a challenge as the main lobby is accessable by an escalator or you have to find the single elevator that is not obviously marked and use an intercom for access. The staff is accommodating, friendly and helpful. the location is great if your business is downtown, you are needing a nights accommodation before or after taking a cruise. The rooms are dated and in need of a refresher. Wall paper peeling, carpets frayed, cabinets dated. the linens were good and the soaps and amenitities. The unit had a small frigdge and an old dated electric cook top. TVs are new with cable and internet provided as part of the package. Parking is available for an additonal charge and like many downtown places spaces are tight but at least they are available when you have a car. Being downtown you get all the noise of the city even on the 25th floor. It was great for our use since we had to work at the court house within easy walking distance.

kdooka (Wailuku, Hawaii) 02/28/2019

I love coming to this business hotel because of the easy access to the area in downtown honolulu. i never get the same type of room twice. The room i had was a large corner room with two double beds with a separate living area. The bedroom had lots of space and nice mountain views of diamond head. My plane came in late so unluckily all the eating places i wanted to eat at were closed. It was a quiet and comfortable evening though.

600craigz (Abingdon, Maryland) 02/24/2019

We stayed here with a friend to n a long term assignment. It is very tall with good views of the mountains. There is a nice pool with lane markers but we were so busy outside we didn’t get a chance to use it. The amenities are nice. The staff is friendly. They helped us get the shower fixed timely and gave us directions for the bus schedule. My daughter liked the complimentary Hawaiian Tropic shampoos and conditioners. We were able to cook and do our laundry here as well. It is more of a business hotel than a family resort.

skysan (Seattle) 01/15/2019

This is a great hotel located up the street from the Aloha Tower. Many shops and restaurants in the neighborhood. Mid point between airport and downtown tourists. Clean hotel, easy check in/out and assigned parking spots.

graciebubbles12 (Cambridge, New Zealand) 04/21/2019

Amazing Central hotel within walking distance to everything we needed. 5 min to the beach & shopping and helpful staff at front desk- what they couldn’t help us with they had friends at a nearby hotel who could! Quiet considering how close to town it is! Only wish would be a kettle in the room for a cuppa in the AM

Winderlust (Guelph) 04/18/2019

Excellent value for money, this small, tastefully re-decorated, secluded & friendly 3 storey hotel with balconies, was quiet, comfortable & clean with a great pool, free coffee in the re-located lobby ( due to renovations which weren’t a problem) & steps away from restaurants & 10 mins walk from Waikiki beach. Close to buses, trolleys & free shuttle to the Alo Moana mall. Didn’t need to use the AC as there was often a breeze especially at night & the 28 steps to 3rd floor weren’t a problem ( no elevator & outdoor hallways)- wifi speed excellent too.

Tiffaney K (Vancouver, BC) 04/13/2019

Excellent location, newly renovated rooms with a pool and daily service to the rooms. We stayed 3 nights but would choose to stay more if time allowed. They are a no-frills hotel who help you out and leave you to it at the same time! Great check out with Christie-Ann - she’s so lovely and friendly we had a huge laugh as we were leaving! Definitely recommend even in the middle of their external renovations!

lordanfield (Melbourne) 04/13/2019

Ok so they are renovating and you have to pick your rooms, but we spent 21 days there, left for a week then returned for another five nights. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Room itself was ground floor (basically there are three two storey blocks surrounding garden and pool) and if you are old like me you need a ground floor room and preferably a pool view room. The staff were great. The manager couldn’t have been more helpful and the lady we booked the room called Christianne , was so friendly we would not mind getting to know her better. She gave us a really good rate and better than the agencies. When renovations are complete it will be a smashing hotel. I just hope the price does not go up much (god Waikiki is expensive) The position is terrific. Just off Kuhio it’s about 100 metres to the international marketplace shopping centre (beautiful but pricey) and if you travel around by bus as we did then you can pretty well get around anywhere. The stops are about 150 metres away going in either direction. Also the hotel is part of a group that runs a free shuttle to the beautiful Ala Moana shopping mall. The hotel pool is definitely swimmable but not huge. We used it frequently.

P423BUkarls (Oahu, Hawaii) 03/18/2019

Hotel is awesome. People are great. Location is 4 minutes to Waikiki beach on walk. Go here, save money and be happy. Housekeepers are nice. Ok. If you've got any needs to be pampered by stupid things like a marble front desk. Yes they have it. Don't need it. Are under remodel. But people hold it down. Go there.

gpfisher (Auckland, New Zealand) 04/01/2019

Family of 5 stayed here 6 nights. Great kitchen to prepare meals, saves money on eating out which can be expensive. A supermarket is a 10 minute walk from hotel only, super easy, and lots of buses pass by every 15 mins. Hotel is a little dated but who cares, rooms kept clean and pool area serviced daily. Pool can get busy during daytime so pick your times wisely! Friendly hotel staff and the little shop on site is great for everyday items. Would I stay again & recommend, definitely!!!

jenaleigh3 (Twin Falls, Idaho) 03/22/2019

We stayed here twice in one week. The first 2 nights, the room we had was fine, a little dated but adequate..except for the mattresses, they needed replaced. The 2nd 2 nights we stayed, we paid for a slightly upgraded room and the mattress was better and the room looked more modern, but not really worth the extra $. Nice place but beware of the $25/night 'amenities' fee and $30/day to use their parking garage (not really another option). Also, a TV in the bedroom would have been nice, there's only 1 fixed-to-the-wall TV in the living/kitchen area.

Dolphinxxxxxxx 03/19/2019

I chose the Banyan because of its central location at Waikiki and low price but was pleasantly suprised how good this hotel was for me. All the necessities in the room for business and pleasure. A spectacular view, tea, coffee, toiletries and comfortable furnishing. This room had a fully equip kitchen should you feel like cooking a meal and sitting with a glass of wine watching the scenic view. More like a 4 star than a budget. Highly recommended for business, families and adventurers.

Dominic L (Allen, Texas, United States) 02/28/2019

When you go to paradise, it is not necessarily to spend a lot of time in your room but this hotel banks heavily on the fact that you will not care about the condition of your room...because they do not. I have attached several pictures that show damaged furniture, stains/burn marks/holes in multiple places that have not been repaired, and even some sort of fluid on the walls. If they show so little attention to basic maintenance, I certain shudder to think what I would have seen with a black light. There are no staff elevators so every time I got in the elevator I had to stop on the staff floors and often they would go 1-2 floors (without a cart). The hotel is 10 years past due for a renovation but assumes that just because they are in Waikiki that they can continue to operate on the cheap and fill up due to their location. This was a motel 6 at a luxury hotel price. A dirty Motel 6.

GingerTravels2913 (Salem, Oregon) 02/21/2019

Overall this was a good place to stay for 5 nights. Not luxury,but comfortable. We had an ocean front room on the 36th floor - great views! Pros: Location - we were able to walk to most places or a quick/cheap Lyft ride to places that were a wee far away for walking. Clean - The Room was outdated - but it was clean Staff - Always helpful and nice Amenities - Room was stocked with everything we needed. Daily cleaning service was good. Pool/Hot tub - Nice WARM pool. 2 Hot Tubs. Area was kept clean CONS: It's a bit run down. Our room was outdated (I think probably depends on unit). The sofa bed needs to be replaced. It was actually pretty gross and was terrible for sleeping. Waiting for elevators at times was a BIG PAIN. We ended using the stairs a few times. This may seem trivial, but almost every time we were in the elevator - construction workers or staff were always trying to squeeze in with us with a lot of their stuff - was hard for guests to get in a lot of times. Would have been nice to have a decent restaurant/coffee shop on property. Again.. not a huge complaint - just what makes it a decent place not a luxury resort. Would I come back? Yes.. It was a decent price for a condo and the location was good.

camperbear (South San Francisco, California) 04/22/2019

This hotel needs a lot of upgrades it’s old and dated, the carpets need to be replaced and a good paint job. There is no hotel owned parking you pay extra and it’s next door The pool is small but adequate but there should be some umbrellas for shade. There is only one very small ac unit in the rooms it’s not enough and our room never got below 80 degrees even with the ac running 100% all the time. Who builds a hotel in Hawaii with out central air conditioning???? On the plus side the location is very good and the staff is great very helpful and informative. The rooms are small but efficient and for three of us it was ok The view of the ocean was very good ask for an upper room on ocean side Over all we recommend but hopefully you enjoy hot rooms

sapphiregirlkaren (Johnstone, United Kingdom) 04/16/2019

This hotel is in need of much modernisation throughout. The rooms are old fashioned, dated and tired even by taking into account the traditional Hawaiian theme that many of the hotels in Waikiki seem to aspire to. That being said, my husband and I thoroughly loved our stay here. The room was well equipped with kitchen area and balcony which was great as we could sit on the couch with the patio doors wide open enjoying the tropical breeze and the heat. The pool area was very small but great for sunbathing. The hotel staff were mainly friendly and attentive to our requirements. There are self laundry facilities on site which is handy however the parking garage isn’t owned by the hotel and is expensive and not secure if you chose to have a car while there. The location of the hotel is excellent as it is within about 2 minutes walking distance to the beach and the main shopping street of Kalākaua Avenue. If you’re looking for plush this isn’t the hotel for you but if you’re looking for a reasonable priced clean base to stay then I’d recommend.

chathamgirl (Hawkesbury, Canada) 04/13/2019

The Pacific Monarch is in a busy and safe area of Waikiki. It is close to Waikiki Beach, International Market Place, Pharmacies,Food stores,and restaurants. It is on the regular bus route which can take you just about anywhere on the Island of Oahu. The pool on the top of the hotel is quite large with a great view. There are studios where you can prepare some of your own meals if you are watching your pocketbook.I think the hotel is a little tired but clean and great employees who make your day. There was nowhere for me to put the date of Nov 2017 when I stayed there so had to click on Nov 2018.I definitely would stay there again.

Christel B (Velbert, Germany) 04/13/2019

We stayed fro 8 nights in an appartment with ocean view on the 31st fooor. It had a living room with a sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen, a separate bedroom, a bathroom and a very spacious balcony. The bed was very comfortable, and also the sofabed was good according to our kids (ages 21 and 24). There was a rather old table with four comfortable chairs on the balcony, so enjoyed our breakfast there, which we brought from a nearby supermarket. The view from our balcony was breathtaking: e.g., the sunset, the fading ligh (blue hour), the lights of the hotels at Waikiki Beach, Waikiki at night, the sunrise over the mountains, a rainbow. The noise from traffic etc. was much less than we had expected, so we could leave the doors to the balcony open. We did noit use the air condition. On top level there is a pool with lounge chairs and a great view. We only used the pool once in the evening, as we preferred the beaches. The beach was close by, as well as many restaurants, bars, shopping centers, shpos and supermarkets. A shuttle to the Ala Moana Shopping Center is for free and parts right across the street. Hula shows are for free at the beach and at the International Shopping Center nearby. Many public busses, which take you to almost every place on Oahu, depart just across the street form the hotel.

9rob61 (Brisbane, Australia) 03/31/2019

The reception and cleaning staff were wonderful. The room dated but immaculate. The cleaners do a absolutely brilliant job. There are food trucks a short 5 mins walk away and the meals we got there were delicious. Only 1 lift was working for 3 days then the second lift was fixed and made things a heck of a lot better, but still had to wait in boiling hot corridors for lifts to come. Very old aircon in lounge and only a fan in the bedroom. Need to have another fan for the lounge, if they can't afford to put in decent airconditioning.

AnnetteW-SV (Sunnyvale, California) 04/18/2019

Our group of 5 ranging from my 96 year old mom to my 20 year old son enjoyed our stay and truly felt at home. The maintenance guys quickly help us set up senior friendly bath options and helped us lower the height of the bed for my now less than 5' tall mom. Very convenient location in the heart of Waikiki and free valet parking too! We had many lovely sunsets from our ocean view balcony. Paradise!

Geelong_LC (Geelong, Australia) 04/17/2019

My family and I stayed at The Residences at Waikiki Beach Tower (Aston Waikiki Beach Tower) and had a fantastic time. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment which included 2 bathrooms, a living/dining area, balcony overlooking Waikiki Beach and a kitchen. The location of this apartment was excellent, across the road from the beach and near a lot of great restaurants. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The valet was really quick to get your car. The cleanliness of the room was fantastic. I would highly recommend staying here.

Lew_Speshel_B (Wailuku, Hawaii) 04/17/2019

Aloha Spirit with everyone, front desk, valet, bell service, housekeeping. Beautiful room with breath taking views!!! I loved it. I wish we were able to stay longer and bring our family. It is also the PERFECT location on the Waikiki Strip.

alvssa (Waipahu, Hawaii) 04/16/2019

Had the most amazing time here. I got the two bedroom ocean view, but since I’m a resident in Hawaii they gave me a complimentary room upgrade that I really appreciated! Service is amazing ! They provided us with a whole bunch of free items and tons of free Godiva chocolate!!! The cleanliness of the room was amazing and the rooms are HUGE 11/10 would definitely come again.

901mareeb (Tauranga, New Zealand) 04/13/2019

Home away from home. Upgraded to premium ocean view, the views are amazing. High end appliances, everything you need, even ice maker and plumbed cold water in fridge. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Our gym junky daughter used the gym every day, the gym had everything she needed.

Goldstar76 04/22/2019

We had the best time with the best view! Hotel is close to the military hotel in the beginning of Waikiki. The girl at the counter, Jessica was A++++! The valet boys were also exceptional Thank you folks for a wonderful experience, especially you, Jessica.

NIicoleinOntario (London, Canada) 04/21/2019

Bring lots of money! Hawaii is outrageously expensive. Whether you have a short or long stay, the rooms are very nice and have a fridge. Here is the good stuff: fridge in room - rooms are spacious and clean,- pool is well kept they have laundry machines. The service was good and friendly. Valet parking a reasonable price and there is a resort fee ( there is no escape) The fee includes food voucher of 10 for ea day Stay here! It is good value

Joe G (Oceanside, California) 04/16/2019

Hello I want to commend a couple of Customer Service Representatives at this Hotel for their excellent service. Alexis and Martha have both conveyed an outstanding, friendly, helpful and professional attitude each and every time I have asked for assistance. These young ladies should be recognized for their outstanding performance. Best Regards, Joe Gonzales 7608460991

RLH101 (Calgary, Canada) 04/15/2019

Great boutique hotel with very friendly staff and very clean rooms. Beautiful walk through the park to the beach and close to all amenities in Waikiki. Complimentary yoga classes and wine and cheese most nights.

Kfed007 04/09/2019

Been staying here for 6 months for work and no matter what Martha will always take care of us. Always helpful on where to go all over the island of Oahu for anything you want to do like surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving etc. Ask her for any advice if you stay here!

dm_everitt (Malaga, Spain) 04/19/2019

My husband and I stayed here from 16/4 - 19/4 prior to catching our Carnival Cruise. Our room number was 3110 on the 31sr floor. Amazing views from the balcony. You can see the mountains to the left of you and the sea to the right. When booking ask for a room as high up as you can get. We arrived late after a delay at Los Angeles airport. The check in was very smooth and easy, the guy on reception was very friendly and helpful, even though it was 1 am. First impressions was, the room was a little tired from wear and tear, so could do with a little refurb. However it was very clean, we had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. The towels were really white and fluffy which is always a plus. Main lounge was very comfortable. The hotel is in a excellent location, 5 mins walk to Waikiki Beach, has ample shops, cheap and high end stores. Plenty of ABC stores where your can get all your souvenirs and practically anything you need. We visited the Cheesecake Factory which is a few mins walk from Waikiki beach. The meals were amazing, huge portions so we actually didn’t have enough room to have a cheesecake as a desert.😂😂 I would definitely recommend this hotel. It is a fair 3 stars rating which is reflected in the price. We hope to return some day.

899aussie (Adelaide, Australia) 04/18/2019

We loved staying is our studio apartment. It was clean, kitchen had everything we needed and well priced. The onsite management is very good and the place is secure. The pool area was spacious, the BBQs looked after and the gym and laundry were a good size. So close to everything you could possibly need.

LarryE335 04/09/2019

We were on the 46th floor and had an amazing view of the city. The hotel is older, but well kept. Our room was clean and spacious and had a coffee maker, stove-top, microwave oven and refrigerator for our convenience. Hotel amenities included a hot tub, swimming pool on the 6th floor, open to the outdoors and a great place to lay out ant get some sun. Parking was a tad expensive as the hotel does not have private parking, you are forced to find parking elsewhere. The closest garage is right next to the hotel and is $25 per day for hotel guests, who are getting a $5 discount from the regular price of $30. All in all, we had a good time visiting Honolulu and the Aqua Skyline was fairly priced.

Ali21_10 (Brisbane, Australia) 04/04/2019

Stayed in an AirBnB on level 41. Check-in was smooth, the staff very helpful. The lady in the coffee shop very friendly, and nice coffee. The pool deck is huge and the pool well kept, never had a problem finding a lounge to lay on. We didn’t use the bbq facilities but they looked good. Having a laundry and general store on 6th floor was very handy. The shop is open until midnight! We had amazing views and managed to see the Friday fireworks from our large lanai. Location is very good, walking distance to most places in Waikiki. Would definitely stay here again.

NeoChaser (Vancouver, Canada) 04/01/2019

Here is everything you need to know about our stay @ Aqua Skyline. First off, why 3-in-1? That's because our group consisted of 3 families all with small children and we stayed at 3 different floors/rooms. Therefore, I will include the experiences of what I've seen and heard from the 2 other rooms plus our own. The building/rooms: The building went up in 1979 and depending on which room you get, you might feel like you walked into the era when it's built. The furnishing, decor, bathroom fixtures all seemed like the original. The wife wasn't happy when first walked in however, the view won me over pretty quickly and her the next day. There are 2 types of rooms, studios with kitchenette or 1-bedroom with full kitchen, our party opted for the full kitchen. Full-size fridge, oven/range and microwave was present along with full supplies of dishware and utensils. All the rooms that end in 20 & 21 and in 00 & 01, are in my opinion, are the BEST. They are 1-bedrooms with the best views especially 21's as they face Waikiki in the living room and Diamond Head in the bedroom. Our room was 3621 and you can check out the photos below. The building has a mix residence, other than unit owners, the front desk also help manage short-term, long-term as well as AirBnB, therefore you will see people with different keyfobs/access cards. Rooms ending in 00 and 01 faces Ala Wai canal in the living room however 01's can see Downtown in the bedroom. Our friends stayed in 2801 and 2501 and their units were upgraded to more modern furnishing with new kitchen, floors, bathrooms etc. 2501 found 1 cockroach on day one and that was the only our entire group saw for 10 nights. You need a keycard to get access to the building, elevators as well as the pool and gym. Enterprise is located within the same building around the back which was super convenient as they share the same car park. Parking was $25/night for hotel guest. The resort fee was also $25 a night (yikes). There is a convenient store ran by some friendly Korean ladies on the 6th floor and bottled water is cheap there. Grab beach towels and chairs from the lobby before you head out and return it at the end of the day as they do track who and how many. Our unit 3621 had drainage issue upon check-in and their maintenance guy had already gone home for the night. However, they made the effort to send someone at a specific time the next day and the issue was resolved. Housekeeping did a good job every time we needed them and lady stocked lots of towels at least 10 pieces of mix sizes. However they knock early, like 9 AM early, I guess we were used to the afternoon ones like in Mexico. The location: Although it located at the "back" of Waikiki alongside Ala Wai Bvd, it only a 5-7 min walk to Kalakaua Ave, and it's located in central Waikiki via Seaside Ave so you are right in the middle to food/shopping and away from East Waikiki where things can get more sketchy. At no time did we ever felt unsafe around the hotel. Biki Bike rentals were located across the street along Ala Wai. The staff: WOW is what I have to say, prob one of the friendliest team of staff I've ever seen and they take ownership of your problems and questions. Special shoutout: Dan, Michael and Steve (I think that's what Steven Aoki will look like when he's older). In conclusion: I rate this hotel 3.5/5 because our suite was old, however, the view really made up for the shortcomings. Had our unit been fixed up like 25/2801 then I would bump up the score to 4.5/5. The price itself isn't "cheap" for what you get, but that's the price you pay to stay in paradise unless you want to fork out 400-600 for upscale hotels. The staff really is what made this place special!

mraloha67 04/02/2019

Mold was growing on the inside of the bathroom door. This makes me wonder if the have cleaned their Air Conditioning system ever. The room had an unpleasant odor. They make you pay an additional fee to use their WiFi and facilities when you check in.

John W (Saskatoon) 03/28/2019

We enjoyed staying at the Ewa Hotel because of their rates and the distance to Waikiki Beach. We arrived before our room was ready, and had no problems leaving our bags there till our room was ready. The hotel is 2 blocks from the beach, which made it close enough to easily walk there, but far enough to avoid some of the noise. The hotel also offers a sun deck on the 8th floor, which is a great place to enjoy a cool drink and take in the rays.

happyrus17 (Bear Creek, Wisconsin) 03/16/2019

Nothing fancy, but clean and reasonable. Location close to things, within walking distance. If you cannot walk, make sure you get on the 7th floor or lower, the 8th floor can only be reached by walking the stairs.

Martha B 02/21/2019

Not a luxury hotel but it includes many small touches that made our stay very comfortable. Toaster Microwave 2 burners Real cups and glasses Very quiet air conditioning On a quiet street Compassionate staff Clean Comfortable beds

324joy (Renton, Washington) 01/29/2019

I know its a 3 star hotel but I draw the line when there are roaches in the room. I will not come back in this place. I have never killed so may roaches in my life. Cleanliness was a so-so.The only good thing is the location.

ElleKay47 (Ottawa, Canada) 04/14/2019

Loved staying at Aqua Oasis! The view, location, and service were great! The beach chairs were a nice added bonus. Close walking distance to the beach, shops, and great restaurants. Basic continental breakfast was delicious and a great help.

nads075 (Sydney, Australia) 04/14/2019

I have to say Location Location Location!! It was a close walk to everything, so the kids didn’t complain. (Bonus) . Rooms were very clean and spacious, breakfast was available every morning, it has all the breakfast essentials! The staff were lovely and helpful.. great Laundry especially when your with families. Definitely would stay here again 😊

545debbiem (Lake haven) 04/12/2019

Decor is dated but extremely clean. Staff are friendly, informative and accommodating. Stayed in Junior Suite, has ample room for two. A couple of blocks back from beach so not much in the way of views but only a short walk from beach and shops. Continental breakfast included, basic but more than enough and staff constantly monitor to top up supply. Small pool but deep enough for a cooling off paddle and deck chairs for a comfortable laze in the sun. Beautiful koi fish and turtle ponds in garden area for guest use. Suite has small sink and fridge, microwave and coffee percolator which can be used with just water if cup of tea is required. Housekeeping done on daily basis. Washing machines and dryers on site. Good value for money and would stay here again.

ericah493 (Heathrow, Florida) 04/12/2019

Hotel seems highly overpriced. Breakfast is extremely minimal- some fruit, bagels, and bread. Hallway smelled and looked like an old strip club. Room itself was decent. However, can’t get over the fact that I was charged for a resort fee by the site I booked, and charged for a resort fee by them. When I showed the breakdown of what I paid online that showed the resort fee was paid for upon checkout, I was told they had to charge me and I needed to work it out with the site I booked through. Even though I had the same discussion with the person when I checked in, and she said we were good to go.

rrtweten (Calgary, Canada) 03/30/2019

Once again we returned for a three week vacation and, once again this hotel did NOT disappoint.😀 Our room was always very clean, everything worked as it should we were very comfortable. The area is quiet at night, and the location is great for several nearby (5minute walk) restaurants. Our preferred Beach is in front of the Royal Hawaiin Hotel, this is a 10 minute walk. The laundry facilities on sight are so convenient. There is a real nice area, a tropical garden type with a stream with tropical fish for relaxing and reading. It is also a smoking area, but not used much for that purpose. In closing, all of the staff go out of their way to help and are very friendly.. Ralph and Richael Tweten