In Hawaiian, Oahu means “gathering place.” But you’ll find out it could also mean “something for everyone.” Foodies, discover hot new flavors in Kaimuki and Chinatown. Trend spotters, shop till you drop at our eclectic fashion boutiques. History buffs, tour the memorials at Pearl Harbor. Swimmers, surfers, snorkelers and SUP-ers, play in our warm waters.
And everyone, just relax. Head to the beach with a shave ice or acai bowl. Waikiki, Pipeline, and Lanikai are known for their postcard famous white sand beaches. Perfect for sinking your toes into and forgetting everyday worries.
Having stayed in a Four Seasons property the night before I checked in to ESPACIO, my standards were high – and ESPACIO far surpassed them. From the moment I arrived to the time I departed, the entire staff provided a seamless experience that left me impressed over and over again. The hotel’s butler, Wesley, was more thoughtful than I could have imagined, arranging an incredible in-room breakfast that delivered on even the smallest of my preferences. Then there are the rooms – expansive suites that cover an entire floor complete with a roomy private balcony and outdoor Jacuzzi. I woke up to the most incredible view of Waikiki Beach. It’s amazing how you can feel so relaxed and at peace while situated in the middle an incredible, cosmopolitan city. Don’t miss the rooftop infinity pool (there is a spa on the same level) and onsite dining at Mugen – all very worthy of a visit. , I’ve never been to a hotel with more thoughtful, personalized service and amenities. Considering there are only 9 rooms, I feel very lucky to have secured a reservation and can’t wait to come back.
5 Diamond......
brent434
Service above and beyond for every guest. They really do care about every person, and their experience to be special and every detail cared for. We were able to enjoy the private luxury that every discerning traveler deserves.
Amazing location, Amazing property, Amazing service
Y1001OUgregc
Outstanding service - personalised and attentive without being intrusive.
Hugely spacious accommodation - complete relaxation in the heart of the buzz of Waikiki. Complete win, as I get to chill while my wife and kids get the action they're seeking.
Love this place - will absolutely be back!!
The best place to stay on oahu.
Derek D
(Lihue, Hawaii)
There is no place like the espacio. The rooms are amazing...from the ocean view to the detail of the pillows, everything is exquisite. The ohana at the espacio is above and beyond. We celebrated our birthday, and the staff took care of everything. We made a special request for afternoon tea and it was delightful. We are looking forward to our next stay!
A bit like faulty towers
James K
(Auckland Central, New Zealand)
After reading reviews tried to check in here today from Halekulani as have had 10 days there. Really odd set up. Basic apartment building entrance. Lots of people downstairs but nobody could show lobby. Then lobby not open. Pretty sure all the positive reviews are PR bluff. Definitely not high end service so flagged and back to Halekulani, which is ok but not amazing rooms. Note Espacio also has one of those Israeli? moisturiser brand salesmen hawking outside. All together seems a bit low rent.
We were at the ASTON Waikiki Beach Tower during the Hurricane Douglas warning. The staff was great in helping!
teresajc2015
(Lahaina, Hawaii)
The location is ideal. Walk to the beach, restaurants, shopping and parks. Our Penthouse Suite was beautiful looking out the Diamond Head and up and down the beach walk.
We would definitely stay at the ASTON Waikiki Beach Tower again on our next trip to Honolulu.
We traveled for Business, but stayed longer to enjoy Waikiki. *(:O)
Great stay
jodiep769
(Mudgee, Australia)
This hotel has everything needed. We are from Australia and we loved our stay. Room was simple clean and we choose the partial ocean view room it was a great view. And pool was great. Free filtered water whenever you want and great location. Shops on the same street, park across the road and beach across the road. Tour buses stop out front.
Sounds to good to be true.
Staff were lovely.
Can’t say this about many hotels but this was a great stay for us. Our room view.
Waikiki Beach Tower 180 degree view
DaveMacNFam
(La Verne, California)
This is an amazing property, very clean, spacious and with many amenities for guests who desire a one stop easy relaxing venue and the views are spectacular as is the proximity to Waikiki beach and other activities.
Aloha, again
johnnyeh2017
(Calgary, Canada)
We have stayed at the Beach Tower about 25 times in the last 19 years. Looking forward to our 20th anniversary. It's not inexpensive, but it's a great value. 140 ocean facing suites (my estimate) in a 40 story building with 4 elevators, steps from the beach, makes for a great boutique, condo experience. The staff is the best.
Amazing place for a family and couples
972ariky
Clean and big rooms within a short walking distance to the beach.
Great outdoor pool.
Hospitable staff who always have a kind word and a good advice on places to eat and shows to see.
Highly recommended.
Beware of Booking Ilikai Resort through Waikiki Beach Rentals
Norm C
(Penticton, Canada)
We used Waikiki Beach Rentals to book a suite at the Ilikai to attend my nephews wedding in May 2020. Then COVID19 landed and even if we wanted to go to Hawaii, all flights from Canada to the US were grounded. When we contacted Waikiki Beach Rentals we were told there would be no refund of our $400 USD deposit ($700 Cdn), but we would receive a credit. The wedding date was pushed back twice, and with no end in sight for COVID19, they have decided on a Canadian wedding. We advised Waikiki Beach Rentals, and expressed our frustration given the world pandemic situation, and they advised us the owners have incurred many costs and fees for our reservation (we hadn't spent one minute in the suite) and were also told no refund, and we'd only receive a credit for 12 months from the original booking, therefore we'd have to use this credit by May 2021, which is most certain unlikely given the ongoing presence of COVID19.
BEWARE ..... DO NOT use Waikiki Beach Rentals to book any accommodation in Hawaii. They are so unreasonable, and represent owners that are also unreasonable. All other venues associated with this trip offered partial or full refunds, except Waikiki Beach Rentals and the Ilikai condo owners.
Stay Away!!!
5 Year Anniversary Vacation
shaunab90
We stayed here for 8 days in October 2019 via a HomeAway (now VRBO) rental. The grounds were nice and lobby area was clean. We didn't have to check-in at the front desk, so we just went up to our room and used the lock pad provided. The view from our room on the 16th floor was nothing below stunning. We could see the ocean and lagoon. We also felt we had front row seats to the fireworks display put on by the Hilton Hawaiian. We didn't get a chance to use the facilities offered by the Ilikai, but we wouldn't mind staying here again in future.
Nightmare management. Old smelly building
HatesIlikai123
Terrible experience so far. The hotel is super old and run down in parts from being built in the 60’s. There is an odd smell in the hallways, and a toxic chemical smell in the stairwells. You also have to deal with jerks and hot-heads like Rob for management. I suffer from PTSD and travel with my service dog for the last 10 years. I have all the proper paperwork, and I submitted it to the state of Hawaii and everything before my arrival. An old man complained about my dog, and I got a call from management (Rob), who yelled at me saying my service dog is not allowed in the building unless I am blind or he opens doors for me. This is quite the claim! We have literally seen 3 other dogs here, one of which being a 5 pound little fluffy white dog. It definitey doesn’t open doors! For him to decide which level of service he think qualifies is unethical, and against the law. Rob also told me he had his attorneys looking into the situation as if to scare me.
Rob came pounding on my door and asked for my driver’s license to “put me in the system”. 15 minutes later the cops came to my room! One of the most bizarre, frustrating, angering situations I have been apart of in a hotel.
We are paying $3200/month to be here! Do yourself a favor and find a different location where you don’t have to deal with nasty people like Rob
Regret Booking Ilikai Resort with Waikiki Beach Rentals
nicenurse
(melbourne)
We were booked to stay at Ilikai Hotel and luxury suites in early May but then coronavirus hit. Suddenly international travel was stopped and we could no longer travel from Australia to Hawaii. We were able to get refunds for our cruise, tours, and flights but sadly Ilikai Resort has repeatedly refused to refund our substantial full payment for 2 rooms, only offering a credit for future use, even though experts are saying that international travel won’t be likely until 2024. Of course my credits will have expired by then.
Lesson learned - never pay up front for accommodation. You got me this time Ilikai, but you won’t get me again.
Beautiful!
CurlySue800
(Vancouver Island, Canada)
Stayed here in February, absolutely loved it! Our rooms were great, restaurants had good food, lots of shops to choose from and very close to all the benefits of Waikiki. The courtyards and gardens are gorgeous.
Be careful with booking though, there are multiple management styles in the property. Some are regular hotel (what we did), there are private condos, apart-hotel and travel club levels. I can say the hotel side is wonderful!
My daughter and I stayed at Aqua Oasis in July 2020 to enjoy our 1st staycation of this year. Due to The global pandemic, I couldn’t take my daughter to Japan during summer so we decided to get away from our ordinary life in Kailua, Oahu for 2 nights and 3 days.
As my daughter loves taking a bath, I specially looked for a hotel with a big tub and this hotel really delivered! My daughter was so excited that she took a bath 3 times on the 1st day, twice on the 2nd day, and once at the last day!
The hotel interior may not be the most modern, but for the price we paid, it was so spacious that it gave us ample room to do yoga and my daughter to play on the floor spreading all her toys we brought.
The hotel location is also perfect that it was close enough to all the shops we wanted to go such as the International Market Place and Sephora.
Lastly, the staffs we encountered were so helpful and thoughtful that they let us “super early check-in” at 9:30am or so that we could fully enjoy the hotel amenities!
We’ll definitely stay here again in the future!
Best Hotel Staff in the Universe
Viper1actual
(Fort Knox, Kentucky)
We stayed 11 days at Aqua Oasis. This was an outbound PCS Military move. The staff was amazing. Mike, one of the valet members was amazing. He learned my kids names, treated my daughter like she was royalty whenever he would pull the van around and alway had great conversation with us. My kids after just two were calling him Uncle Mike.
Olivia and Rachel, both with the front desk. Both of these individuals were amazing. Always smiling and talking to my kids. My little ones had millions of questions and they always took the time to answer them and just be all around amazing people. Again, cannot stress this enough that these folks become your family. Olivia and Rachel are by far some of the greatest folks we have ever worked with during a PCS or even hotel stay. They always checked on us and asked if there was anything we needed. By the second day they knew all our names and the kids names.
Last but not least, Evelyn, the manager. When our hotel at another location didn’t reopen as planned due to Covid, I scrambled to find a new place to stay as I was about to be temporarily homeless. I spoke to about 15 locations and none of them wanted to work with the size of my family or were even friendly on the phone. When I got to Evelyn at the Aqua Oasis she could tell I was stressed by the tone in my voice. She asked what I needed and to if she could help. I explain our situation. She put me on a very brief hold and then told me she could fix it all. She gave us two amazing rooms at an amazing rate. If you are military in a PCS move, call her first. She will make miracles happen. She resolved all our lodging issues and basically let me dump all the stress on her. I have never had a team at a hotel or resort treat us in such an amazing way. I stay at hotels about 200 days a year in general for work. This is by far the best place and most accommodating place I have ever stayed at in 18 years. I would compare the service to the service you receive at Disney World. Everyone is happy you are there and they want you to relax.
The maid service / rooming cleaning service needs a special shoutout. We had a kitchenette room and it comes stocked with everything you need from plates and silverware to pots, pans and a rice maker. We did our own dishes daily but one morning we ran out and left the sink full for later. The cleaning team washed and put away all the dishes. Not their job at all as we are all adults but it was such a nice surprise to come back to the hotel and find it all done.
If you are traveling with a large family, ours was a party of six, this is the place to stay. The rooms are huge and plenty of space for the little kids to run around the room.
5 stars isn’t enough for this team, they definitely are the top of the spectrum when it comes to Hotel Staff. They are family.
Wonderful gem! Olivia is awesome!
Daltongs
Great gem of a hotel, booked the 1 bedroom suite and had a full fridge/freezer, stove, microwave. Quiet cold air conditioning. Awesome bathtub and living room setup. Will come back again. Olivia at the front seat was professional courteous and the essence of Aloha.
Great Service
FindingWaldo27
We were looking for a place to stay for 10 days during the Pandemic as we prepared to move to from Texas to Hawaii. During our stay their were a plethora of dining options and the hotel practices were very safe. The highlight of our stay was the service. At no point did any of the staff say no to any of our requests, and they were very accommodating during what could have been a tumultuous period. While we were here Olivia the Hotel Manager took care of us going above and beyond all our expectations. Thank you so much for making my families health your number one priority.
Excellent as always
kellybokin
Everything was excellent from checking in until I checked out. Room was very nice and clean with good amenities,friendly front desk staff, valet, housekeeping even the people taking care of the continental breakfast in the morning. Will definitely come back again
This is actually our second time staying at the Aston Waikki Sunset. The first time was great and the location is awesome so we thought we would book here again. We found the staff at the front desk to not be very friendly from the minute we checked in. We asked about the hospitality shuttle that the hotel provides and the staff member just acted like he knew nothing about it. There was another guest who overheard our conversation and she mentioned that she had been there for a few days and had been paying for cabs because no one told her about the shuttle service. Clients should be made aware of the services that they are paying for in the resort fee. Housekeeping was also not up to standard. The hotel as a whole needs a facelift starting with the Lobby. I definitely would not be staying at the Aston Sunset again nor would I recommend it. It's sad because the location is perfect.
WARNING :BLACK STUFF COMING OUT OF AC.
Odyssey617496
Black particles over everything floor, rugs, walls, drapes, toilet seat, walls. Would not recommend at all for the elderly or young children. Or a service animals.Building is aware of this situation slowly switching out air conditioners over the next years. Read other reviews. This is more a public service than anything else. The rugs in the halls are filthy. I WOULDNT The men this property or to people with children elderly. Definitely nobody with respiratory issues at all. Location is great. Front desk staff is great! Building management terrible they should be ashamed to expose the public to this!
Great condo in a great location
Janelle T
(Saskatchewan, Canada)
We stayed here in January 2020. Our room was on the 19th floor with Diamond Head and ocean views. We picked this condo because of the kitchenette and its price. I loved having the ability to cook our meals in the condo, BBQ, or walk to a restaurant. I also like the fact that each floor had its own coin operated laundry. It is convenient that we can don't have to pack lots for our 10 day holiday. Our room was located right beside the elevators however there was no excess noise from them. I was pleasantly surprised. The front desk staff were cheerful and helpful when we had questions. A special shout out to Sandi,she loves her job and you can tell .
Not Worth the $$$$
glennhJ9125OA
Carpeting was not very clean. Sheets on Bed had holes in them. Housekeeping forgot to clean on scheduled day. Very outdated furnishings. Don't trust the pictures. No where near what You actually receive. Very disappointed in property. Property at Aston Banyan is in great shape. Use the VRBO for that property. Stay away from this 1980's place and no one seems to care . Also heard is was 40 % occupied at the time we were there. Wonder Why ????? We stayed here for 2 weeks and I couldn't wait to leave this place.
Nice!
pleado1969
(Ballarat, Australia)
Really happy with the room and location. Great convenience to the beach and shops without being right on top of them. Staff a little icey at times and could be more friendly. Probably lacks a decent restaurant but is central enough that you can go to the many that surround the place. All up, we would stay there again.
The palm trees fit the look of the hotel. But the inside could be better. I would maybe recommend staying here again but based on other reviews it would be less likely. And one more thing. I saw blood stains behind the hotel. What's going on back there??
Four nights here was enough
OutdoorAdventures_70
(Christchurch, New Zealand)
Dated basic hotel in need of a facelift. Expensive as well for a moderate room, everything is relatively close in Waikiki so location was ok. Staff were very helpful with all my requests. It was booked through a travel agent and was staying solo so I also had to pay a single supplement which made the price expensive considering the facilities. Breakfast was included i tried it one didn't bother the other three mornings you can read into that.
Great location
debbie5131
(Edmonton, Canada)
We enjoyed our 3 night stay. The breakfast that was included was enjoyable. I actually enjoyed eating noodles for breakfast 🙂The pancakes were very good as well. Parking is expensive but we found free parking on the street by the canal . The hotel is close to the beach, the international market and many restaurants. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We didn’t use the pool, it is very small.
Lacks Aloha
MDTyKe
(Island of Hawaii, Hawaii)
Check in staff (and check-out) were very, very rude and unwelcoming. You'd expect when welcoming fellow Kama'aina there'd be a bit more Aloha, but nothing. They didn't want to be there. They also tried to tell me my rate wasn't Kama'aina and wouldn't remove the Resort Fee despite my confirmation stating it was. It really was a terrible first impression, and as they say, first impressions last. Also, their website states they offer Kama'aina a free upgrade if available - no mention of this either.
Secondly, elevators were very slow - there are only 2, and one was broken. You need to plan a LOT of time; sometimes as much as 10 minutes, to get up and down.
Carpet in the room was dirty. Rooms were NOT serviced (no towels replaced, no cleaning) as my stay was only 2 nights (3 days). When I inquired at reception I was told "... We only do that for stays over 3 nights". This was NOT clear anywhere, nor was I told this at check-in. If I was, I would have been OK, and would have realized I could have just asked for new towels.. but the lack of communication was poor.
Also, CONSTRUCTION. Lots of drilling beginning at 7am. I was not informed of this during check-in either. Go back to your room at 4pm for a rest? Forget about it - DRILLING. Loud. In reality, I think they give Kama'aina the *worst* rooms.
Admittedly, hotels in HNL are only for you to sleep in. They are cheap, good location, but that is it. I would rather spend more $ to get some Aloha. Will NOT recommend, or stay here again, sorry.
OK for a Night
LVardy
(Grand Falls Windsor, Canada)
If you want to be in the busy city, then the location of this hotel is decent; near the beach, many restaurants and shops. There is a parking garage where you pay I think $30 USD per night, however it was full when we arrived so we had to find another parking garage, about a 5 minute walk from the hotel.
The room was large and the bed was comfortable but everything else was sub par. The couch had large stains and the room looked old. There is also construction next to the hotel, which we could hear in the morning. The free breakfast buffet was just OK. They had toast, scrambled eggs, fruit, pancakes, noodles, some meat and coffee and warm water to drink. I would not stay here again.
booked the partial ocean view which they said it was with pull out couch bed but they arrive they decided to upgrade us to the penthouse which I was excited however when we got to the room it wasn't much of an ungrade than I thought. Only on the bathroom was the upgrade since two since but no extra room and no pull out couch. smaller than I thought it would be. looked bigger in the pictures even in the penthouse suite. coffee pot was dirty so we requested for a new one. took us 30 mins to get a new one and I had to call twice since maybe they forgot. no numbers were provided to us to call for any service. not even a TV guide. the remote had no cover they used a tape just to cover it, clear tape may I add and can see the batteries. hardboard right? felt the dust in the air. elevator wasn't good the third one wasn't even cleared and kind of dirty. as I booked this they said it would be great and just went under new renovations but major disappointed the condition of the hotel. hotel bed was very comfortable thou. the bathroom door maybe had a whole or scratch but they just put paint over it which you can definitely tell but they didn't even try to match the paint with the same color just another color it. hallway was dirty when we went in our room. the location was great and parking was what I expected from Waikiki. Just expected it more to be better to be honest. Out of all the hotelsI ever stayed at to be honest this was the worse sad to say.
my review
luckydcr
(New York City, New York)
lovely stylish hotel. have been coming here since 2012. The exercise room needs an update. Everything, other than that is fine. friendly staff and within walking distance to the shopping center, hilton hawaiian village and many restaurants. great stay.
You pay too much for what you get...
Flora B
The hotel is being remodelled, we got a good room, however the bathroom smelled like rotten eggs. The elevator was really slow, we took the stairs most of the time (10th floor). The hotel is at a very good location, near Waikiki and there are many restaurants and shops around. Staff is kind and helpful. We felt scammed with our bill because it didn't match the price stated in our booking... They charge you one extra night, but don't worry it's just 160 dollars! We were not told we had to pay to use the parking either. However, we did know we had to pay a daily ammenity fee, I still wonder what ammenities we paid for... I hope it wasn't for the use of the swimming pool which was really small and we didn't use. We had other options to stay at and if we had known all these aspects we wouldn't have chosen Aqua Palms.
First Class Customer Service
Adrienne M
(New York City, New York)
I had a non-refundable booking with this hotel for April 2020 and unfortunately will not get to stay due to the quarantine.
I just want to give them high praise for relaxing that policy to allow a cancellation with no penalty and no hassle. Considering the financial hit they are about to take, they could have adhered to their policy or simply provided a future travel credit.
When I am able to visit, I will definitely book with them again. If they are this accommodating towards someone canceling, imagine how they must treat their guests.
Our stay in paradise
DavidBerthaL L
(Yass, Australia)
Good place to stay in Waikiki and while it is a little removed from the hustle and bustle of the beach area, it has a good location on or near important bus routes, with nearby restaurants and minutes from all the action.
Ok, but bedding wasn’t clean. Kind of noisy in the morning with garbage trucks and traffic.
tevesg
(Molokai, Hawaii)
Good location close to everything. Can get noisy when full and also noise in the morning with garbage trucks and traffic. One of the more affordable places for locals outside of Waikiki. Restaurant was closed due to COVID but they have a good buffet.
Full of Cockroaches
Gudel38
Staffs are unprofessional. The rooms infested with cockroaches. They're racist and ignorant. I was to be there for 7days but I had to leave in 2 because they threatened me. Unsafe environment! Don't recommend
Corona Virus stay
salfapada
To tune everything that was going on did a great job I personal distancing! I definitely will be staying again! The workers were friending! And there's plenty of parking! We wish we could have had dinner there though!
Very good except sending video files through internet
sansanpeace
(Honolulu, Hawaii)
Everything very very good, except couldn't do work requires internet. Great staff, very friendly, patient, helpful front desk staff. Room is clean, bright, bathroom is clean, everything is stocked well and nicely.
Except I needed to do urgent work, sending some video through internet, it was very very slow.
What happened to my Hotels!
delvon2020
(Honolulu, Hawaii)
Room was selected online although there wasn't an online tour that could of assured what the room looked like before reserving . The room smelled like corn chips and some funky tangy spoiled dip. Had to freshen it up with some febreze and Giovanni Versace cologne oh yes yes! The playstation was an nice upgrade it needs an new controller left an good movie in there hopefully someone will enjoy it. The room and the entire hotel is overdue for renovations all over as well as updated amenities. Almost slipped and fell out of the tub, there is no made in rough surface mat that is needed to assure guests won't injure themselves trying to clean them selves up. The was alot of dust and debree everywhere as well as broken or disabled hangers that can cause major health problems and insurable risks to guests and employees. The windows where needing cleaning and didn't provide an good outlook or view to the ocean or city area. The carpet smelled very musty and a few stains where in there and it seemed contagious as well as an few insects flying around mating on anything they wanted to mate on. The bed was comfy although the sheets and covers smelled like tobacco products felt like I was dumped into an astray next to an filthy trash can. The microwave worked although it was handicapped in remembering how many seconds to heat up my eatable items and it smelled like melting plastic so I threw away my hot food and was forced to buy an tuna sandwich from the convenience store right under my room. The convenience store looked okay from the outside although inside it smelled like there was an power outage, the floors need sweeping and mopping and products properly placed on the shelves instead of the floor that was kinda unsanitary to the fullest degree. Some of the products was out of date and warm when they should of been cold dripping wet. The elevator seemed okay although it was faulty and felt like an amusement park ride with out the seat belt. The roof needs pro sealing.!
Beware of Booking Ilikai Resort through Waikiki Beach Rentals
Norm C
(Penticton, Canada)
We used Waikiki Beach Rentals to book a suite at the Ilikai to attend my nephews wedding in May 2020. Then COVID19 landed and even if we wanted to go to Hawaii, all flights from Canada to the US were grounded. When we contacted Waikiki Beach Rentals we were told there would be no refund of our $400 USD deposit ($700 Cdn), but we would receive a credit. The wedding date was pushed back twice, and with no end in sight for COVID19, they have decided on a Canadian wedding. We advised Waikiki Beach Rentals, and expressed our frustration given the world pandemic situation, and they advised us the owners have incurred many costs and fees for our reservation (we hadn't spent one minute in the suite) and were also told no refund, and we'd only receive a credit for 12 months from the original booking, therefore we'd have to use this credit by May 2021, which is most certain unlikely given the ongoing presence of COVID19.
BEWARE ..... DO NOT use Waikiki Beach Rentals to book any accommodation in Hawaii. They are so unreasonable, and represent owners that are also unreasonable. All other venues associated with this trip offered partial or full refunds, except Waikiki Beach Rentals and the Ilikai condo owners.
Stay Away!!!
5 Year Anniversary Vacation
shaunab90
We stayed here for 8 days in October 2019 via a HomeAway (now VRBO) rental. The grounds were nice and lobby area was clean. We didn't have to check-in at the front desk, so we just went up to our room and used the lock pad provided. The view from our room on the 16th floor was nothing below stunning. We could see the ocean and lagoon. We also felt we had front row seats to the fireworks display put on by the Hilton Hawaiian. We didn't get a chance to use the facilities offered by the Ilikai, but we wouldn't mind staying here again in future.
Nightmare management. Old smelly building
HatesIlikai123
Terrible experience so far. The hotel is super old and run down in parts from being built in the 60’s. There is an odd smell in the hallways, and a toxic chemical smell in the stairwells. You also have to deal with jerks and hot-heads like Rob for management. I suffer from PTSD and travel with my service dog for the last 10 years. I have all the proper paperwork, and I submitted it to the state of Hawaii and everything before my arrival. An old man complained about my dog, and I got a call from management (Rob), who yelled at me saying my service dog is not allowed in the building unless I am blind or he opens doors for me. This is quite the claim! We have literally seen 3 other dogs here, one of which being a 5 pound little fluffy white dog. It definitey doesn’t open doors! For him to decide which level of service he think qualifies is unethical, and against the law. Rob also told me he had his attorneys looking into the situation as if to scare me.
Rob came pounding on my door and asked for my driver’s license to “put me in the system”. 15 minutes later the cops came to my room! One of the most bizarre, frustrating, angering situations I have been apart of in a hotel.
We are paying $3200/month to be here! Do yourself a favor and find a different location where you don’t have to deal with nasty people like Rob
Regret Booking Ilikai Resort with Waikiki Beach Rentals
nicenurse
(melbourne)
We were booked to stay at Ilikai Hotel and luxury suites in early May but then coronavirus hit. Suddenly international travel was stopped and we could no longer travel from Australia to Hawaii. We were able to get refunds for our cruise, tours, and flights but sadly Ilikai Resort has repeatedly refused to refund our substantial full payment for 2 rooms, only offering a credit for future use, even though experts are saying that international travel won’t be likely until 2024. Of course my credits will have expired by then.
Lesson learned - never pay up front for accommodation. You got me this time Ilikai, but you won’t get me again.
Beautiful!
CurlySue800
(Vancouver Island, Canada)
Stayed here in February, absolutely loved it! Our rooms were great, restaurants had good food, lots of shops to choose from and very close to all the benefits of Waikiki. The courtyards and gardens are gorgeous.
Be careful with booking though, there are multiple management styles in the property. Some are regular hotel (what we did), there are private condos, apart-hotel and travel club levels. I can say the hotel side is wonderful!
Not a nice hotel but it was what we needed it to be for a few days. The parking situation is horrible and they charge a resort fee... I understand charging a resort fee for a resort that has an awesome pool and beautifully landscaped grounds but this has nothing and zero amenities and zero grounds. It’s honestly ridiculous that they charge for parking with what the parking situation is. There aren’t enough spots for cars and the lot is often blocked. If you are dead set on coming to Waikiki it isn’t a bad place to stay but if you’ve never been to Hawaii I’d recommend staying as far away from Waikiki as possible.
Exciting views of beach, ocean and peoples
ShinjiTota
(Tokyo, Japan)
Room is a small but makes up for that with amazing views. had partial ocean view , on the side of the building. Central location being directly across from the beach and grocery shop ABC next door. Friendlies staff, can arrange trips, taxis etc. Some street noise but gets quiter around 10pm ....Nice beach, surfing lessons and swim area is close across raod
Amazing time as always at Rm1305
324marilynn
(Perranporth)
There's no place like the OCEANFRONT rooms (1404 & 1305) of this awesome hotel! The panoramic view of the Kuhio and Waikiki beaches combined is a picture so perfect! This is the main reason why we kept on coming back to this hotel. It's like a home away from home. Thanks to all the staffs, you all made our vacation complete. Keep up the good work God bless you all. Aloha!
me n her
staceykrueger
(Ripon)
nice place to stay very well located and easy to get to. parking was a lil iffy if not onsite but not that bad. rooms were nice and clean. balcony had very nice view of beach and nice place to stay. I would stay here again.
No frills budget hotel
tiffany000
(San Francisco, California)
This is a basic, no frills budget hotel. I usually stay at the larger resorts when in HNL, but since this was a short 3 night trip we decided to stay here to save some money. I probably wouldn’t stay here again because it lacked amenities, but overall it was a nice stay for the price.
What I liked:
- Great location (right across the street from the Duke’s statue).
- Staff was very friendly and accommodating when we asked for a late checkout.
- Beds were comfortable
- Balcony with ocean front view was amazing!
- Concierge service (although they didn’t help very much)
What I didn’t like:
- Bathroom and shower were REALLY small!
- lots of outside noise - garbage trucks, leaf blowers in the morning (sliding glass door is old and not double paned). We were in the 5th floor
- No real lobby area
If you are working in the downtown area it is greatly located. The lobby area is nice along with nice views from the upper floors. There is also a good number of shopping and eating options in the area, and even within a very easy walk to McD's and Walmart.
Parking is available but is a bit of a pain to access as you have to change elevators to access floors 3-9 which is the parking areas. It is also can get quite costly at about $20 a day.
Now the bad, the Apt we stayed in was decently clean, had a decent bed, but the rest of the furniture and accommodations were cheap. Even the kitchen utensils, silverware, and cookware were pathetic. Since I have now found out these are condo units and owned by individuals, I guess it makes sense that some are better than others. This room wasn't terrible but it could definitely use some upgrades.
This is downtown, so after about 6 pm all the business people are gone and all that is left is the homeless and they are EVERYWHERE. Not the fault of the hotel but Oahu has a serious homeless problem and it shows, in this area, at night.
Staff member NIZ is awesome
mosesf2015
I checked in on Friday 6 March around 2pm. My room wasn't ready but front desk found 3608 available so I assigned this one. When I walked in it smelled like cigarettes had been smoked in it but more importantly, I was amazed at the size of this room. I was greeted with a fully kitted out kitchen (except an oven) that could fit three people easily. After this was a huge lounge, great carpet, leather lounge suite, decent size HD 40" or more TV with cable, and seating for at least five people. Probably more given the space it commanded. A slide door separates it from the master bedroom (that's how I would describe it), including another TV screen, office desk and this room was also huge. It also has a washer and dryer and ample wardrobe space. I think the ensuite needs an upgrade especially the bathtub, the tv in the master room doesn't work, and the internet too.
I called front desk and spoke with Niz. We both tried trouble shooting looking at the equipment but that wasn't the problem. Niz called the internet provider and they couldn't find what the problem was. I couldn't log in to internet and I had two university guest lectures to give in: 12-3pm and 6-8pm. It wasn't until 1am in the morning when Niz rescued me and put me in 3805 so I can get an internet connection. Wow! This room was awesome. It was certainly an upgrade. It was immaculate and a step up from 3608.
Niz has been at the Aston for a decade or more and an able supervisor. She went all out to make sure my stay was comfortable so I would like to commend Niz.
Couple vacation
I3109UAjoem
Very very dissapointed with the hotel, it is not as advertised! The room smelled and the furniture was outdated and old. Turns out it is a Time-share room which I was not informed of at any stage, thus the lived in smell!! We were moved the following day to another room,better view but still SMELLED! Bed(s) were old and uncormfortable. All in all, a very poor start to our vacation. The restaurnat in the lobby doesnt even belong to the hotel either. Overall, not as advertised, expensive for what is on offer, and no contact with management either during or subsequent to the fiasco. The front staff were very nice and tied to help in a situation that obvioulsy they have no control over.
Location is everything
DBKuper
(Green Cove Springs, Florida)
We need to stay in Chinatown for business. This was a very good option as it was centrally located and the price was right and we knew people who had stayed here and the reviews were pretty good. Edit appears to be a bunch of condos or such that are rented out nightly as hotel rooms. So I think that the furnishings might be a little different. The rooms are outside and in some respects but our room on the 31st floor facing east toward the mountains was very very spacious with a mini kitchen dining table and chairs and a desk and a large fridge The bathroom was adequate and the bedroom side was quite large. My only complaint about the bedroom side was no chair or sofa or any place to sit. Service was very good and the best thing about the place is the pool the pool is a little oasis in the concrete jungle on the 11th floor and just perfect
Do not stay at this Hotel, Stay on Waikiki Beach or nearby
davidgQ339XP
First of all, this hotel use to be dorm rooms that were then converted to a hotel. Narrow hallways, low ceilings, smelled, no quality to the rooms. The location was not good. The Waikiki Beach area is amazing, great shopping, restaurants, night life, landscape, etc. Stay anywhere near Waikiki Beach.
use door dash and instacart for food and groceries. Safeway's direct service does not work. whole foods version does seem to work though.
the trash chute is at the end of the corridor, and so is laundry. no detergent, but the machines can be run with an app - no quarters needed.
pool closure
tomwR6873ZB
(Melfort, Canada)
0880611
They are advertising staycations, but the pool is closed due to the Coronavirus , how dumb are they, chlorine is the only thing that will kill the virus. They should make everyone go in the pool
I think we are going to far as to cancel everything, yes you have to take precaution, wash you hands and don’t touch your face, but to close down the one place where there is no virus is just plain stupid
24 days at this condo
Jimmcfadyen
(Hamilton, Canada)
We spent 24 nights at this condo some of the great things about this condo front desk is amazing whatever you need they will look into it and you end up getting it before I got there I asked for a higher room and we ended up getting the 27th floor overlooking the ocean the condo is about one block away from Waikiki Beach it's a good 4 to 7 minute walk depending on how fast you go it's in the centre of all the locations and eating areas that you'd like to do my wife and I like walking a lot so we could actually walk from there to 90% of the places that we ate a lot of food trucks probably have a block away Diamond Head the aquarium the zoo shopping and some of the famous restaurants that are in that location and when we did go to Waikiki Beach we stayed where the wall was in the ocean to prevent the wave so it was a lot calmer and also the saint was a lot better it wasn't on a slope it was flat highly recommend going in that area you're right the fish to snorkel to see in that area and cross the street tons of places for a family to eat we did rent a convertible Mustang for 3 days highly recommend doing this the vehicle was great on gas which we only filled up half a tank in 3 days getting back to the condo Big Daddy's on the 5th floor have a pool hot tub BBQs cook food if you want been with the family there before family of 6 at the time and it still felt okay huge fridge stove eating area we hit Costco for a bunch of food that worked for us if you have any questions just send them to me I'll try to answer them for you
Excellent!
karik258
(Saskatchewan, Canada)
I am completely happy with my recent stay at the Aston! Not only were the rooms great, but the customer service was exceptional. Both the front desk agent and bellman went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The rooms were great (we needed two for the six of us) and the pool area was really nice. The kids also liked the little play structure by the pool too. To add to it, the location was great and we were able to walk everywhere we wanted. Can’t say enough great things! Would definitely recommend.
Great location
Anglez15
(Charmhaven, Australia)
The Aston banyan has been our go to place every time we have been to Hawaii, the units are very clean and comfortable with great amenities.
The location to everything is great and local transportation is just around the corner.
We have stayed 4 times and each tome they look after us due to loyalty.
The staff are awesome and happy to accommodate your needs if possible.
Stayed here while waiting for a house after doing a PCS military move to Hawaii. Pros: great location in Waikiki, you can walk to the beach. Also a pretty good view from high up. The PS3 in the room and the assortment of free games and movies was awesome for my wife. Cons: tiny bathroom. I’m 6’4” and the shower was at my chest. Also you can’t open the door if someone is sitting on the toilet. Also the refrigerator is small and the freezer section wouldn’t get cold, so if you’re not wanting to eat out a lot I wouldn’t recommend getting anything frozen. Overall it was a pretty decent value.
CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK
BeachDreamR
(OKLAHOMA)
We spent 3 days in Waikiki just after they lifted the inter-island quarantine and the Luana Waikiki was AMAZING. From the moment we arrived to the time we checked out, the staff was super healpful and freindly. The location is the best with only a short walk across the park to the beach. Easy walking distance to great shopping and eats at Ala Moana Mall. Ten - twenty minute stroll to great dinner spots and other beaches.
Our Partial Ocean View room was clean and spacious with a wide open view of the park and ocean (not just a sliver of blue between buildings). That's one of the best things about the Luana's location-being on the edge of the park means there are no other high rises right next door blocking your view or looking right into your room. We could tell our room had been recently updated, but it still maintianed that traditional Hawaiian charm. There was a fridge for our snacks and leftovers and an abundance of storage and countertop space.
We spent most of our time at the beach, but the POOL sure looked inviting.
Can't say enough about how much we loved our stay at Luana. A big shout out to all the staff-especially Kanani- for making our stay soooo enjoyable.
CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK,
David and Malialani
Big Island, Hawaii
Charming, Good Location
GlobalBizStrategy
(Honolulu, Hawaii)
I had stayed here on a stop back through in August (staycation) between an Australia trip and San Diego to Canada. So, when it came time to share it with the man in my life, he too said he found it to have an authentic Hawaiian feel. He also liked the view of the park from our lanai. It was his first time on Oahu, and it made the right impression (thank you). We were glad to get this in right before the shutdowns began!
Revisiting Hawaii and making new friends
marybravard
(Pasco, Washington)
I revisited Hawaii after many years and found the island to be as friendly and welcoming as before.
The staff treated me as a friend. All of my questions were answered. I received excellent tips on sights to see and treated royally.
Management sadly unprepared to step up
Petlov3r514
(Vancouver, Canada)
Luana used to be a decent hotel but the cracks turned to creators. Terrible crisis response from hotel upper management. Historically unexpected virus crisis, yes... but do not coldly strip away guest amenities without replacing it with kindness and aloha. This is not “sharing our concern.” Zero communication to guests. We calmly reported all matters to professional front desk staff and Aqua Aston reservations phone number yet no response or notice from on-site Luana manager. In time of need, hotels should step up hospitality not coldly rip it away from guests. Hand sanitizer (as mentioned by other review) not visible at lobby water station or anywhere near any elevators. One bottle behind front desk and 1 wet wipe can. Water stations missing from pool and lobby; at least put out free bottled water, the hotel is 90% vacant, it’s a crisis and guests are in need of supplies, support & resources. Cleaning staff drastically reduced, at least keep the cleaning staff onboard during a virus pandemic. No updates on the many local Waikiki closures or shelter-in-place declarations. Free shuttle hours 10:30am posted by management erroneously it’s still 8:30am. And no guest help from the hotel manager to get to supplies or food during this crisis. Free wine and cheese event can be substituted with room delivery to those that enjoy the hospitality. Just a nice Luana care package with practical emergency supplies would have been awesome. Basically if something goes down, you’re on your own folks. Glad to be home in the mainland, felt like a contestant on Survivor. Luana in the early 2000’s was top notch hospitality, I’ve stayed 3 times previous, but since new manager stepped in it hasn’t stepped up.
I love the Hospitality this hotel always brings. The staff is amazing and the views are spectacular. With the updated pool and luxury amenities this is a hotel to check out. Definitely a 5-star rating
Friendly staff and great value
jonnytupua
We ended checking in quite late and Jaime unexpectedly gave me a courtesy call which was super nice of him.
Check in/out is always quick and the staff always professional and super friendly.
Our room was clean,comfy, and private with spectacular views from the private lanai.
Staff Makes the Difference
travism36
This has been a season of challenges for our family. We relocated from Germany to Hawaii during the COVID-19 pandemic. We were forced to quarantine in our room for 14 days and nights. This was difficult for our children, which made it tough for us. We've stayed in many hotels around the world over the past years, so sometimes a room is just a room, and coming to Hawaii, we didn't want to sit in a room. The staff has made all the difference for our stay. They have always been helpful and informative. They have been courteous with every request we've made while making suggestions that helped us make informed decisions. You can stay at a hotel anywhere, but the service makes all the difference and the service is provided by the staff.
Ohana Time
Zienna006
(Los Angeles, California)
Our stay was pleasant and relaxing. Wanted some time out with the family. Our rooms were great. We had a small kitchenette that included a hot plate, sink, rice cooker, microwave, a pot, pan, cups and utensils. The view of the city was beautiful on our huge lanai. The cost to use the gym for my entire stay was only $5 per person. The pool and jacuzzi was open for a few hours and closed for an hour to thoroughly be cleaned. The use of the BBQ grills was awesome. Thank you Derek in Security for your help and keeping us safe.
Front desk team were very friendly, professional and helpful. Cani, Dan anf Jaime were fantastic. Helped us throughout our entire stay.
Huge SUV’s will not fit in the parking. Parking is $30 a day unless you can find parking in the surrounding area. We had a blast and will definitely stay here again.
Only place i stay when I’m visiting Oahu.
M1354WRchrisc
Jaime always handles my room accommodations and is always the best. Always gives me a room with a million dollar view. Definitely ask for him when making reservations over the phone. Ask to be higher up and get the diamond head view it’s so beautiful in the day and even much more beautiful at night.
It is a hotel that you can find in a roadway in the middle of mainland.
Absolutely overpriced, old furniture, old elevatpr, expansive parking, small TV, walls cracked, the bathroom is disgusting. Keep in your mind you probably paying more than 100USD here and not 40 bocks.
If it costs 40 or 50 USD maybe it could be an option for someone.
It is a rip off the 17USD named resort tax.
Never but never more stay here again. Pay 50 USD and stay in a clean hotel but never here
I don't know what you mean for this line
prairiewind2015
Always very happy to be at the Ewa. It's like home. I missed the nice picture that was hanging on the wall when I first walked into the lobby. Also, you used to have little paper glasses with the water for a quick refreshing drink.
Solid pick at a reasonable price
onbalance
(Northern California)
For its location and price, the Ewa Hotel is a solid choice in the Waikiki area. Sure, the physical condition of the rooms and hallways are not the newest or cleanest. But we got a room for three people that included three single beds, a TV, a two-burner stove, fridge, and microwave at a reasonable rate. Breakfast is not included, but the in-room wi-fi is stable and relatively fast.
If you need a parking space (extra charge), be sure to check-in as early as you can, because there's a limited number of spaces available.
The biggest annoyances were the added fees that are not included in the advertised room rate. That practice is so common among hotels now that it's confusing and almost impossible to compare total price, which is, unfortunately, exactly what hotels want to do.
Scary Elevator Condition
871cruzr
Don't be deceived by the pictures posted online!!! Definitely on the contrary and were taken probably 30 years ago. It needs a complete renovation. Because of the scary condition of their one and only elevator, we used the stairs all the time. The only thing nice about this place is its location.
Total Dump
Z2025TEmichaelt
(Honolulu, Hawaii)
This place is horrible. Filthy. You just feel dirty staying here. Male front desk agent at night was very rude. No deadbolt on door. Toilet made noise all night. NO CLOSET OR HANGERS EVEN!!! No outside guests after 10pm. Very limited parking. Will never stay here again and suggest you don’t either.
Watch big wave surfing on North Shore Oahu at some of Hawaii’s most famous beaches, Waimea Bay and Ehukai (Banzai Pipeline); then grab a tasty cone of chocolate Haupia (coconut) shave ice at Matsumoto’s.
Hike the easy, scenic Lanikai Pillboxes trail in Kailua. The path leads to Lanikai beach, the perfect place to trade your hiking boots for a bathing suit and cool down.
Everyone loves paradise, and that can cause a bit of traffic congestion. Try to avoid the freeway between the hours of 3 - 5 p.m.
We can’t overstate how important it is to pay attention to the signs on the beach about changing weather conditions and strong currents.
Yes, shark sightings do exist. But more than feared, sharks are of important significance in Hawaiian culture, as they are believed to be guardians and family protectors known as aumakua.
Must Do
Culinary
Bite into a sweet, doughy, crispy malasada and savor succulent pork that has been slowroasted for over 8 hours above an Imu - fire pit. Ono! (Delicious!) The local cuisine is a great journey for your palate as well as your soul.
Water-Sports
Learn to surf where the locals do at Hans Hedemann’s surf school in Honolulu, then hit up the calm waves at Laniakea and world class surf at Ehukai beach. If stand-up paddleboarding is more your speed, go to the local favorite, Kailua beach. Want to experience something new? Snuba, a supercool hybrid of scuba and snorkeling, allows you to experience the thrill of scuba diving without any lengthy lessons or certification.
Hiking
Trek to the top of Diamond Head trail to see a panoramic view of the city and ocean. If you are seeking a more challenging trail, hike Kaena Point to view tiny pools of crustaceans and other small fishes.
Hawaiian History and Culture
See Iolani Palace. The last residence of Hawaiian monarchs King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani, until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893. The palace was reopened as a museum in 1978 and features important Hawaiian cultural and historical artifacts.
Kalani S.
“Oahu is a mix of urban life and a tropical paradise. We’ll check out a food festival in town then hit the surf for a sunset session all in the same day”
