Derek D (Lihue, Hawaii) 02/19/2020

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!

James_Kellow (Auckland Central, New Zealand) 01/17/2020

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.

37granty 12/03/2019

First off let me just say that this is beyond 5 star ratings. From the moment we arrived it was nothing but exceptional. The valet and bell staff greeted us at the front and just whisked is away only to only give us a glass of much needed champagne. From there is was basically sitting down relaxing while they got our key cards ready and within minutes showed us to our own private floor. Walked in to just the most beautiful array of design and furniture. From that point we were in heaven. Jumped into our private hot tub on our lanai and just melted! The 4 days went by without a hiccup. Top notch chefs made us a Thanksgiving dinner and served it to our room. Almost can’t have Thanksgiving dinner anywhere else now, ruined in a great way. Lol 😂 Rooftop heated pool was the cream on the top. 260 degree view of Waikiki with a infinity edge to make you feel like your in the ocean. We barbecued with a awesome outdoor kitchen 👍. If you haven’t seen the views in the room then you must definitely do it now. All bathrooms are to die for. Beautiful full kitchen to do any kind of cooking that would probably be sub par to the Mugen chefs (Espacio’s restaurant downstairs). Lol. Anyways I had a wonderful time there and highly highly recommend this hotel. You will not regret. P.S. If your thirsty and need a drink but not sure what to drink, ask for Lee, he killed it on the recommendation of any type of cocktail or wine. Most Happy Guest, Grant Y.

frommima 10/14/2019

I used to reside in Honolulu and have since been visiting for decades so I am familiar with Waikiki hotels. So when planning a vacation with a group of 7 adults (3 couples and a single), we were looking for accommodations that would allow us to have separate rooms, each with their own bathroom, and a common space where we could gather and hang out as a group. The issue was always privacy. The hotels with suites have big lobbies you need to navigate and packed elevators. Luckily I received an email from the Aqua-Aston Group advertising, Espacio The Jewel of Waikiki, and very timely as I was there at the time & was given a tour of the property by none other than the GM! Espacio is brand new, all-suites, ultra luxe & exclusive hotel (opened Sept 15, 2019) on Waikiki’s main strip (Kalakaua Ave) with the beach directly across. Shops, restaurants, cafe’s abound as you leave the hotel doors. Location could not be better. The suite includes an Audi, Mercedes or other high end vehicle that sits five. Suites: Nine floors each floor named after a jewel & opening into a private suite as you exit the elevator doors. They have 2.5 or 3 bedroom suites and all suites have 3 ensuite bathrooms plus a powder room. Note that all suites are the exact same size & layout & decorated beautifully. The details are bar none. They are meticulously designed with Moroccan touches and italian marble throughout. As you walk into the suite you immediately see the end to end balcony (the expanse of each unit) through the floor to ceiling glass sliding doors with your private outdoor hot tub, seating furniture on the balcony & Waikiki Beach beckoning you! There is a large living, dining, kitchen area with an open concept that is decorated in a crisp, light (white,beige, taupe) modern/contemporary design. In the living room there is a big screen TV with a large couch and chaise as well as a full size writing table. The dining room has a large glass/ marble dining table that sits 8 comfortably. The kitchen is fully equipped with glass cabinetry, pantry, Noritake cutlery & crockery, full size stainless steel ref/freezer, stove top, oven, dishwasher, pots & pans, Nespresso coffee maker, electric kettle, Wolf toaster, Wolf bagel toaster, blender, Henckels knife block to name a few. Yes, they thought of everything for you. This place is all about the details. The suite was teched-out. There are various panels throughout to control the music which can be hooked up to your playlist, lighting (with dimmers) and doors. Each bedroom plus the living room has a touch screen tablet (4) to replace booklets/binders/menus you see at other hotels. The suite has USB outlets throughout, Dyson electric fan and centralized A/C. The property has a restaurant which was not yet in full operation during our stay. A full on bar with all the wines (even the very expensive), liquors you crave. One of the bedrooms opens to the balcony and faces the ocean (it is smaller than the other 2 rooms but worth the view), 1 large room was facing the side of the hotel with floor to ceiling windows & partial view of the ocean, 1 room did not have a view but it is a very good size room with an alcove and a pull out bed for a 3rd person. The single pull out had a surprisingly comfortable mattress and same luxe linens as the king bed so it is suitable for an adult. All beds are king size. Also, I have to mention that the view was not an issue in the slightest because the rooms are so beautiful, well appointed and completely stocked with everything you could possibly need. Beddings, towels, pillows (6 per bed) are all organic from Japan. Motorized blinds in bedrooms in place of curtains. Two bedrooms have small mini refrigerators. Each bedroom has a flat screen TV. The bathrooms are spa-like. They have top of the line Toto toilets and the tubs and walk-in showers have rain showers as well as multiple shower heads on the wall. There is a sauna in one of the bathrooms as well as a soaker tub in the other but all have the walk-in rain showers as well as double sinks, except for the smaller room (with a view) just one sink. Two of the 3 bathrooms have an enclosed loo with a Toto, telephone and privacy. Each of the three bathrooms have FHI curling and straightening irons, Dyson hair dryer, Bulgari amenities, ample walk-in closets, safe in each room, wooden & silk lined clothes hangers, 2 organic bathrobes. A one piece ensuite washer/dryer with detergent is located ensuite.. There is a separate service elevator for the cleaning crew that leads right into the suite which you are able to lock from the tablet or control panels located throughout. The only drawback is that the suite was so comfortable we were happy staying in! Service: Outstanding service from the valets, doorman, security, cleaning staff & front desk ....... 24 hrs top notch service via ensuite tablet, picking up the suite phone or calling from my mobile when we were away. We were given their utmost service & personalized attention. This is the beauty about this small property, you don’t get lost in the melee. In the lobby reception lounge you will find a wine vending machine that allows you sample some of their wines. THANK YOU, to all the staff at ESPACIO for showing us the true meaning of OHANA!

kristied12188 09/11/2019

I can sum up my ESPACIO experience with one word: WOW. As someone who travels frequently and has experienced many ultra-luxury properties around the world, ESPACIO exceeds expectations, especially compared to other luxury accommodations in Hawaii. There is truly nothing like this in Waikiki right now, perhaps in Hawaii itself. From five-star service/amenities to high-end design touches to incredible views - especially the rooftop pool area - ESPACIO is made for travelers looking to have every whim catered to. I had the best night's sleep in a bed that felt like a cloud. And the in-room wine amenity was a superb touch. Can't wait to go back, especially to experience the onsite restaurant Mugen.

westsear (Seattle, Washington) 02/10/2020

We were not sure about going to Waikiki. The Aston Waikiki Beach Tower completely changed our feelings and we want to go back! Check-in was amazing, with a staff member personally escorting us to our condo and explaining how everything worked. On the way up, she casually mentioned that she saw we were having a special celebration so, if it was okay with us, she had upgraded our accommodation. Was it ever! We stayed on the 38th floor. The condo was large, beautiful, great amenities and had the most amazing view. We did have a couple of questions concerning the internet and tv. Maintenance came up immediately. (There was nothing wrong, we were just not sure how to work some things.) It was also very quiet. We heard no noise from other condos or from the beach. The A/C worked great.

prdutcher (Delmar, New York) 02/03/2020

Great location along the beach front in Waikiki. Rooms were simple but comfortable. Nice view from our terrace to the beach and when we walked out the hotel room door, we had a great view of Diamond Head. Tiki Lounge Bar and Restaurant is on site at the hotel with some decent drink specials and good food. The elevator was different- you punch the floor in before the elevator arrives and there are no floor numbers inside the elevator. That was new for me. We walked to Rainbow Drive In from the hotel, a spot featured on Diners, Drive In’s and Dives. We also had dinner at the restaurant above Duke’s called Hula Grill. It was not as crowded and the food was delicious! Also try Honolulu Cookie Company- the cutest cookie tins and they are delicious! Aloha and Mahalo Hawaii!

Mercfire (Yallingup, Australia) 02/03/2020

We had a Most amazing stay at this Property , from the start to the finish the staff were excellent and exceeded my expectations. The room 2304 was awesome , everything you could Want and the views mesmerising Loved it and will be back as soon as we can

jeaners21 (Incheon, South Korea) 02/02/2020

Had a wonderful time and experience at this hotel. We had a beautiful view of the beach from our suite. Staff was very nice and helpful. One of the best places we have stayed at. Location was perfect which was across the street from Waikiki beach. Every time we were at the pool the staff would give out otter pops and fruit snacks. You could even bbq at the pool if you wanted to. Only complaint would be that it’s a little noisy at night but that can’t be helped since it’s off of the strip.

Dianne H 02/02/2020

Excellent location on Waikiki beach. Recently refurbished apartment was as depicted in photos and was located on the 19th floor with Ocean & Mountain views. The apartment was serviced daily and the staff were exceptional. Would highly recommend and be very happy to stay again.

rusty2010 (rusty007) 02/18/2020

So we went through a rental company with this place. Facilities were good and location being smack bang in the middle between the mall and Waikiki was a bonus. The room was spacious and beds comfortable that was pretty much about it. For the wee bit of tv we wanted to watch it was difficult to figure out. Kitchen wasn’t very well equipped. Could have had a few more towels, beach towels, laundry basket and a simple broom to clean up during our long stay. The room and balcony could have been a bit cleaner too. Would I stay again? Definitely but in the hopes of a cleaner well equipped room for next time would be nice?

SueK167 (Laguna Woods, California) 02/16/2020

Nicely located property at Ala Moana end of Waikiki. Convenient bus stop just out lobby. Recommend diamond head wing facing the ocean, 6th floor or higher. Tons of shops and restaurants to walk to. Walking distance to two sandy beaches. The building is dated but has ac and is a terrific value. Recommend you book thru vrbo or other service whereby you can select the exact unit you want before you arrive

sirine_au (Brisbane, Australia) 02/07/2020

Nice hotel which is a combination of hotel and privately rented condos. Has everything we need including restaraunt and convenience store located in the lobby. Bus and trolley stop on the doorstep, walk to the worlds biggest outdoor shopping centre. Close to the beach and friday night fireworks

tissie63 (Ryde, Australia) 02/06/2020

Stayed in the apartment section of the hotel. The rooms are a bit dated but some of the hotel is under renovations. The pool area is ok. Great location. There is an abc shop across the road so you can pick up your food essentials close by. The downstairs foyer has a great coffee shop and sell great coffee that Australian travellers will appreciate. The ice cream shop has $2.00 ice cream on Tuesday. Would stay here again. Close to the big shopping centre. Can walk to it. Same road.

D1824Zbekind (Los Angeles, California) 02/02/2020

We were staying here because my daughter is being treated at the hospital. We live on an outer island. Anytime I approach any place to stay or write any review I always try to be open minded and not base my review on 1 or 3 problems as things are going to happen, inevitably, but there was a lot of issues encountered while staying here. Let me begin. The staff is rude. Likely because they deal with entitled tourists with bossy attitudes all day so as a local we always tip big and always apply a very gracious attitude to any staff. Our first incident was the night we checked in. My daughter, a cancer patient who is in a wheelchair loves to put the key in the door and open our hotel room. Well the guy bringing the bags intercepted the card as I am handing it to my daughter and says “ let me do it, I only have 2 mins left of my shift” stunned by his attitude I didnt say much and we even gave him a gracious tip as thought oh hell I’ll extend grace as the guy has probably had a long day. Further issues include housekeeping not showing up 6 out of the 12-13 days we were here. I would just call the first few times and ask for towels and our trash taken but by the 4th time I asked for a manager. No apology just asked if they could send someone right away. Great I said! That was 3:00pm and about 6:00 pm I guy comes with towels and gathers the trash. 3 hrs means right away. This happened a few more times. Valet, 3 times brought up the wrong car. Which was an added bummer as we were late to the hospital a few times. They are so adamant that we show our tag yet they bring you the wrong car. My favorite thing was the maintenace repair drilling into the wall with a power drill at 8:00am in the morning about 10 ft from our door. I was shocked that no one notified us to loud maintenance at 8:00am. I went out and asked the guy how long he would be until done with the sound. I did the online chat with guest services only to find out that this is normal repair times and that we should have been notified in advance if maintenance. Ummm no no notification and turns out we were not the only ones upset as several couples in the hallway asked if we heard the noise. I am just suprised by the customer service. I would not recommend this place. I wanted to like it but just can’t recommend it. pros: kamaiana rate, kitchen in room, several elevators, good location. Probably cheapest parking valet around cons: in addition to the above only one out of 5 dvd’s worked. We even had maintenance come check the dvd/playstation 3 which needed an update. He told us to let the front desk know the dvd didn’t work. As my husband turned it in and as he went to the bathroom I saw the front desk guy that he talked to go return a dvd to the machine rental. Same one who knows! We returned 4 movies for not working. Sleeper sofa has a lot of stains and the mattress is SUPER thin and uncomfortable. Also found crayons and a food covered paper towel the first night we went to use the sleeper sofa

Janelle T (Saskatchewan, Canada) 02/18/2020

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 .

glennhJ9125OA 02/13/2020

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.

pleado1969 (Ballarat, Australia) 01/30/2020

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.

jetsetter369 (Chandler, Arizona) 01/13/2020

The accommodations were actually better than I thought and I'm glad I changed my reservation to this property. They were reasonably priced and offered a nice military discount. The room was quite sizeable for 3 people. It was clean and that's something I'm very particular about. They have an excursion desk, in addition to luggage storage and a waiting area once you check out. They allow you to use the showers and accommodations as well but need more ventilation in the changing room. We almost suffocated because there was no air, no windows open or anything and when I asked maintenance to provide, he shunned me off with a bad attitude. That was my only negative experience. The front desk girl was extremely nice and helpful but I can't remember her name. We looked for her everyday because we knew she would be helpful...she was the only African American I saw on the property. We enjoyed our Christmas vacation.

BrownShaddow (Temecula, California) 01/10/2020

The rooms we stayed in were dirty and very outdated. We found hair in bath tubs, sofa bed and bedroom bed sheets from previous guests! Holes in sheets and crumbs under sofa cushions. My daughter woke up 1 morning with bed bug bites and we had to re pack all our luggage and Our groceries that we filled up the kitchen with to move to another room and we ended up finding another bed bug in the new room! 😫 We will never go back to this place again! P.S. thanks to Costco travel for offering this wonderful vacation package to their members!

JjaJjaSebastopol_CA (Sebastopol, CA) 02/17/2020

Booked this hotel 7 months in advance rooms facing courtyard. While the courtyard is lovely and features teak furniture and red cushions, the hot tub was hugely dissapointing as was rarely hot. The staff was unable to figure out how to turn it on. Out of seven days only two days was actually hot. bar does not serve alcohol, friendly staff there though and small menu tasty. The hotel is regrettably much more ghetto than I had expected in reading reviews. I thought would be a little tarnished but not prepared for the trashed hallways and elevator. HUGE disparity in rooms, so beware. renovations not nearly done. 7 th floors up are renovated. learned the hard way that you do not want courtyard views, massive construction going on around hotel and on upper floor, courtyard side you will be exposed to loud earthmovers, not a Hawaiin view. Also we were inconvenienced by having water turned off one day, and workers coming in rooms. No coffee cups to use the coffee machine, no cream etc. the thursday reception was a joke, not poolside and the lei making was limited to two persons allowed to do at a time. VEry disappointing and NOT festive.Also the lower floor courtyard sanctuary view rooms are not refurbished and in bad repair. opt for mountain view room if possible. Disappointed in the luxury suite on 9th floor, There is orange construction webbing and green rope holding tiki hut together, trash dump site at back entrance. Embarrased that this is where I brought my family for vacay.

Brian8 (Winnipeg) 02/13/2020

Gets better every year beautiful upgrades around the Pool area and new restaurant with really good food.Staff is very friendly and helpful.I want to thank all the staff and manager Kimari for the wonderful time we had there.Also its about a three minute walk to the beach.Until next year we will be back.

simonmT639RF (Apollo Bay, Australia) 12/28/2019

Stayed 4 nights at Aqua Bamboo in Studio 508. Checked in on Christmas night. Thank you Lisa . Studio is very well equipped, clean, functional and comfortable but a little dated. Ate 2 breakfasts and one dinner at Ok Tiki Terrace. Excellent food and service from Mike, Chef Eddie, Sam, Amber and the team.

Beckysbeenthere (Newcastle, Australia) 12/13/2019

Hotel is a bit old but there were works going on when we were there that suggest renovations may be happening, not noisy at all though. Room was a nice size and clean , house keeping attended everyday. Staff were lovely always willing to help and very much assisted us with getting from A-B and booking tours. Lobby was nice and cosy. The pool was gorgeous and a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle. TV was a bit dated but came with a play station and free access to a dvd rental machine. Location was great very close to the main areas of Waikiki. Room was definitely great for the price and the face it had a kitchen was a bonus. Free wifi was also a great touch. Thank you for the great time Aqua Bamboo

dawntop (Parksville, Canada) 10/23/2019

I looked at the posted photos read most of the reviews and still thought I'd give this place a try. I should have realized this hotel was not up to par when, upon arriving at 11 pm, several locals were working on a car right out front. Then we enter the lobby and hear an employee asking the front desk man what the various room charges are! Huh?! This was probably once a very nice place to stay. Unfortunately, the lack of upkeep shows. The only reason I gave it two stars was because the employees were very nice. Pros: nice employees; centrally located; safe in closet; large room; lemon water in lobby; big fridge and stove in kitchen area of our room. Cons: very loud a/c; bathroom window slats couldn't close so it got very warm in there; no "continental" breakfast; coffee machine out of order with only black coffee being free (cream was $1.00); three other entry doors to our room with cheap push in door locks-did not feel safe and told desk clerk; flimsy sliding door locks; kitchen drain plug broken; pool tiles were slimy and I slipped twice upon entry. The entire place needs upgrading. SEE PHOTOS

LVardy (Grand Falls Windsor, Canada) 02/20/2020

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.

PKMano 01/07/2020

Located within walking distance from the beach. This hotel provides breakfast and it is good. I booked through booking.com and got a small room. Rooms are clean. Hotel staff members are very good and cooperative.

nicoledominiquec (Luzon, Philippines) 01/07/2020

Everything was perfect except for the free buffet breakfast. Its the same everyday. The juice tasted like water. But everything else was good. The room was nice and near the beach and markets. The room was spacious and the people are very nice.

soloflier (Melbourne, Australia) 01/02/2020

Great location, within walking distances of Waikiki Strip, International Market, Hawaiian Royal Centre, central to Honolulu CBD/Waikiki. We got great service from staff at reception and maintenance, whenever needed e.g. I couldn't work out how to work my room card. We also used the car parking facility, you will have a car space allotted. The room was very basic, the photos don't show how dated the rooms are. But we were happy with them because they were spotlessly clean and were serviced every day. We had the best night's sleeps on their beds and pillows each night, air conditioning wasn't noisy for me. And there is a room next to the bathroom for make up etc. It was the best value for money at Christmas time in Waikiki. Would definitely stay here again. If you come here expecting 4 star or to look exactly as the pictures suggest e.g. brand spanking new, this isn't likely to meet your expectations if you are after fancy hotel. But if you're after value for money in Waikiki, a clean room to stay and a budget to stick to, and a laidback chill atmosphere that feels like you are at the beach, this is a great choice. We regretted that we weren't able to stay in this hotel for our entire stay in Honolulu. The one we went to after we left Aqua (Pacific Marina Inn) made us wish we had been able to stay at Aqua.

loktay (Playa del Carmen, Mexico) 01/01/2020

We booked a last minute trip to Oahu over Xmas week and then realized that everything was full and expensive. We were able to get a room at Aqua Aloha Surf. It is a good hotel- they have a hearty breakfast with Asian lunch food as well as good pancakes (we got tired of it after a few days). It is a great location and the service was mostly very good. They have laundry facilities in the basement, cold water in the lobby, and free movie rentals. The deluxe room was big enough for a family of four if you don’t mind a double size bed. We got the deluxe room that has a double, twin, and sofa bed. We didn’t try pulling out the sofa but it worked as a single bed. One issue was the noise outside of the hotel. For the first couple of nights we left the glass door open (prefer no a/c) but it was terribly noisy with a bar across the street as well as construction. For the rest of the time we slept with the glass door closed, and a/c on and the noise was no longer an issue. There is a nice place to walk on a canal right next to the hotel, and plenty of rental bikes nearby. Excellent, cheap food everywhere. Overall, a great stay! Room has a microwave and mini fridge.

happyman0969 (West Valley City, Utah) 02/19/2020

Upon checking into the aqua palms Waikiki we were told the elevator was being used for construction for upgrades and it would be back in use within 20 minutes of our check-in we were there for three nights the elevators it was actually faster to take the stairs up and down before the elevator even got there they never put the third elevator back into service the refrigerator wasn't working properly the carpet and they was cockroaches TV was hung on the wall crooked and there resolution to our complaints was just too give us discounts on are parts of our stay at one point we called down to ask for another roll of toilet paper and after about 45 minutes I actually went down and asked them why they never brought up the toilet paper they didn't have any kind of response or was unable answer my question probably will never stay at this location againas well as they have a free DVD machine in their lobby and their solution to a Blu-ray or DVD player is a PlayStation game sitting on the counter that did not work properly the movies kept stopping if I can get them to work PlayStation games are not intended to be a Blu-ray or DVD players on a continuous basis like that especially in some kind of resort or resort hotel all in all it was not a good experience and for the price that we paid was not a very good value. Respectfully,

yaselw (North Las Vegas, Nevada) 02/18/2020

It’s hard to say that this hotel were not what my family and myself were expecting . I don’t like to write negative reviews when things were not that bad but at the same time I have to bring this to management attention . I stayed here for 5 nights and everyday my room was cleaned , but the day before leaving I left a note to the guest room attendant with tip asking her ( please ) to have all my linen changed cause it was stained with coffee that accidentally I spilled on my bed . At night after taking a shower I went to bed and noticed that my sheets were not changed ! I’m disappointed because I was expecting to find fresh and clean Cheets that’s what I’m paying for !! I understand that begin a maid is not an easy job but they need to be on guest shoes all the time knowing that we pay a high rate per night plus resort fee Dayli . Elevators always late ! Waiting more than 5 minutes all the time . Would I recommend this place ? I don’t know to be honest.

AlexWitt88 (San Leandro, California) 02/18/2020

Overall, not a bad place to stay when on business. The staff was friendly and very welcoming. The location is great and the rates are very inexpensive, especially for Hawaii. The rooms were clean, although they were a bit outdated. Also, if you have a room facing Ala Moana street (Like I did), be prepared to experience a lot of noise.

ilovesaopaulo (San Francisco, California) 02/16/2020

I travel to Honolulu on business almost every week. The hotel location is excellent. The refurbished rooms are a real treat and I hope that I continue to get one and that the the refurb is completed of all rooms asap. One of the elevators wasn't working so let's hope that gets fixed asap. Excellent staff, they are very kind and genuine. I used to stay at a hotel close by and paid almost 80% more, not any more. I've found my new home in Honolulu.

Don M (Aurora, Colorado) 02/10/2020

Just returned from a weeks stay at the Aqua Palms in Honolulu, HI. The hotel is nice. Rooms are a nice size. They offer free water/coffee in the lobby and there is a coffee maker in your room with a refrigerator also. Free hotel shuttle to the mall, Wal-Mart/Sams Club and dinners. Only down side during the week was construction to the 9th floor and one elevator broken. They locked down a second elevator for construction, so there was only one elevator in use during the day making for long wait times, going to the lobby or heading back to your room. There are places to eat within walking distance and in the Hilton Hawaii Village across the street. Not a bad place to stay.

excessbaggage808 (Island of Hawaii, Hawaii) 01/18/2020

Pagoda Hotel is located on the island of O’ahu. Check-in was very fast. All employees at the Pagoda are very nice and accommodating. Especially Ron. Look out for him at the front desk. There is a $200 security deposit. You have an option of paying cash or charging it to your credit/ debit card. Cash security deposits are returned to you upon checkout after the staff checks to make sure that the room is not trashed. It takes several days for security deposits placed on your card to be returned. WiFi is free. There is a small pool, a laundry room and a mini convenience store located on the ground floor. There is also a free DVD dispenser on the ground floor. DVDs are loaned out one at a time. Free daily local newspapers are located right next to the DVD dispenser. Free sunscreen is also available from the front desk. There is also a free, air conditioned shuttle that stops at all other Aqua properties. The drivers are very nice and are more than happy to give you advice on what to do and where to eat. Since there are numerous Aqua hotels, the stops will vary. You can check the shuttle’s route progression on the screen that is in the hotel’s lobby. The shuttle usually stops at the Pagoda every 15-20 minutes. Consider using the shuttle if you want to check out Waikīkī and other areas of Honolulu. There is also a Pagoda restaurant that “floats” on a koi pond. Buffet and ala carte is available. Prices are reasonable and be sure to ask for the restaurant coupons upon check-in. Parking is located across the street right next to Ross Dress For Less. Our room was located next to the elevator and there was no problem with noise. Our room was clean and included a microwave and mini fridge. Housekeeping and maintenance is very quick and friendly. The Pagoda is in walking distance of numerous restaurants, stores, nail salons, Don Quixote, Wal-Mart, Ala Moana shopping center, Walgreens, and Target. Choose the Pagoda if you would like affordable accommodations and a very welcoming staff.

John J (Hilo) 01/10/2020

Hotel is old but nice. They wrap blankets in sheets, but carpet looked dirty. In room microwave oven and frige. Free parking and great location. If you're kamaaina, they have special rates usu. lower than anything on internet. each room has 2nd sink and small counter OUTSIDE the bathroom. Makes getting ready to go out quicker for families. Microwave oven and frige make eating leftovers easy. Grocery store 5 minute walk away. Walmart, Samsclub, Ross all across the street. Not as nice as big name hotels.

BernieMat (Cohasset, Minnesota) 01/06/2020

This is a 12 story hotel within walking distance of the Ala Moana mall and Waikiki beaches. This is not a new and modern resort, but the rooms are comfortable and the price is nice. Each room is cooled by a through the wall AC unit. Service from the staff is great. For added security, you need to use your room key to operate the elevators in the late afternoon and evening. You pay for parking which is in a convenient garage across the street. The only thing keeping this from a 5 star rating is the age of the facility. I would gladly stay here again.

centralcoastagal 12/02/2019

MOLD EXPOSURE VERY HIGH! We came to the Pagoda Hotel for a 2 day conference. It was suggested we stay at the Pagoda and were offered a special rate for our stay which added up to $179 per night. We were given a "deluxe" room. On the 12 th floor, we found our room and entered to immediately notice a moldy smell. The carpet at the end of the bed was in a small depression, and the carpet itself was wet and spongy. On the interior of the A/C window unit you could see it was covered with black mold, and there was actually a huge - 1/4 inch mold spore hanging on the edge of the window frame, just above the a/c unit. There was mold coming through the paint on the ceilings, walls, and in the shower the mat was circled with mold. It looked as if a recent paint job had been intended to cover the mold seeping through. Attending our conference in the room above the Koi pond was no better - mold smell blowing all day through the a/c, with many of the attendees complaining about trouble breathing, raspy throats, and hoarse voices by day 2. By the end of our stay I was so sick that I was unable to speak directly with the hotel staff, altho they did a great job of ignoring us as we checked out and waited for our ride to the airport. Now that I am home and beginning to feel better, I am following up so no one else has to experience this dangerous place. MY ADVICE IS DO NOT STAY HERE. MOLD EXPOSURE IS EXTREMELY HIGH. I have attempted to contact the health department, and have yet to speak with an actual person. I have today called corporate office for Aston Aqua, the owners of the Pagoda Property and await a return call.

sia g (Devonport, Australia) 11/20/2019

We flew in from Australia at 6:30am and even though our room would not be ready till 3pm, Carlos looked after us and we were able to get a room at 10am. After a 9 hour flight with 2 kids, this small gesture was AMAZING! He made the check in experience quick and easy. My daughter had a virus and vomited on the bed... the cleaning staff fixed our bedsheets straight away and we are so grateful! The staff are friendly and we come here all the time because of our experience. 100% recommend this place if you have small children!

kathykuhnau (Port Orchard, Washington) 02/19/2020

Only thing good about this hotel was the location. Website photos very deceiving. Very old hotel, paint and tile peeling. Musty moldy smell from the AC combined with the the street noise 8 floors up made sleeping difficult. And with only 1 working elevator we spent a lot of time waiting for the elevator.

josephm353 02/19/2020

The hotel is stuck in the 1980s and could really use the help of an interior designer. The king size bed is not that big. The kitchen appliances, doors and other features of the hotel are outdated. The location of the hotel is excellent. Some of the best restaurants in Waikiki are practically located across the street. Unless you absolutely have to, do not rent a car. The price of a rental car, parking at the hotel, and parking other locations far exceeds to cost of taking a taxi or calling an uber. There is a bus stop less than a block away along with a bike rental stand. The beach is also a short walk away.

Perri1157 02/19/2020

The hotel is in a great location, close to trolley car stop, restaurants and convenience stores. The staff are very friendly. The rooms are desperately in need of an upgrade. The kitchen equipment need to be replaced. Staff are friendly and helpful.

missjackyo (Los Angeles, California) 02/19/2020

I visited with my grandmother. She had stayed previously in this hotel. this visit we had a room with 2 fridge, but no microwave. there were only 2 lamps in the room so there wasnt enough light at nighttime. There was no second curtain so the sun was beaming in the room very early in the morning. the bathrooms should be updated as there were moldy areas throughout. the carpeting needs to be replaced ASAP. the beds were great, we were exhausted with the tours and shopping so we slept comfortably.

DebbieT11_11 (Monterey, California) 02/17/2020

The Ohia was chosen because of its ideal location. Just about every place in the Waikiki area is extra expensive. This place shows its age, but our room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The view out our window looked like a slum area. However, if you are okay with just closing the drapes, and being happy with everything being within walking distance, the place is fine. There is an added non-optional resort fee, as most hotels in the area have. The well staffed reception desk and the small elevator are always very busy. The hotel is located within minutes of Waikiki Beach, International Marketplace and many of the fancy shops and restaurants.

rusty2010 (rusty007) 02/18/2020

So we went through a rental company with this place. Facilities were good and location being smack bang in the middle between the mall and Waikiki was a bonus. The room was spacious and beds comfortable that was pretty much about it. For the wee bit of tv we wanted to watch it was difficult to figure out. Kitchen wasn’t very well equipped. Could have had a few more towels, beach towels, laundry basket and a simple broom to clean up during our long stay. The room and balcony could have been a bit cleaner too. Would I stay again? Definitely but in the hopes of a cleaner well equipped room for next time would be nice?

SueK167 (Laguna Woods, California) 02/16/2020

Nicely located property at Ala Moana end of Waikiki. Convenient bus stop just out lobby. Recommend diamond head wing facing the ocean, 6th floor or higher. Tons of shops and restaurants to walk to. Walking distance to two sandy beaches. The building is dated but has ac and is a terrific value. Recommend you book thru vrbo or other service whereby you can select the exact unit you want before you arrive

sirine_au (Brisbane, Australia) 02/07/2020

Nice hotel which is a combination of hotel and privately rented condos. Has everything we need including restaraunt and convenience store located in the lobby. Bus and trolley stop on the doorstep, walk to the worlds biggest outdoor shopping centre. Close to the beach and friday night fireworks

tissie63 (Ryde, Australia) 02/06/2020

Stayed in the apartment section of the hotel. The rooms are a bit dated but some of the hotel is under renovations. The pool area is ok. Great location. There is an abc shop across the road so you can pick up your food essentials close by. The downstairs foyer has a great coffee shop and sell great coffee that Australian travellers will appreciate. The ice cream shop has $2.00 ice cream on Tuesday. Would stay here again. Close to the big shopping centre. Can walk to it. Same road.

D1824Zbekind (Los Angeles, California) 02/02/2020

We were staying here because my daughter is being treated at the hospital. We live on an outer island. Anytime I approach any place to stay or write any review I always try to be open minded and not base my review on 1 or 3 problems as things are going to happen, inevitably, but there was a lot of issues encountered while staying here. Let me begin. The staff is rude. Likely because they deal with entitled tourists with bossy attitudes all day so as a local we always tip big and always apply a very gracious attitude to any staff. Our first incident was the night we checked in. My daughter, a cancer patient who is in a wheelchair loves to put the key in the door and open our hotel room. Well the guy bringing the bags intercepted the card as I am handing it to my daughter and says “ let me do it, I only have 2 mins left of my shift” stunned by his attitude I didnt say much and we even gave him a gracious tip as thought oh hell I’ll extend grace as the guy has probably had a long day. Further issues include housekeeping not showing up 6 out of the 12-13 days we were here. I would just call the first few times and ask for towels and our trash taken but by the 4th time I asked for a manager. No apology just asked if they could send someone right away. Great I said! That was 3:00pm and about 6:00 pm I guy comes with towels and gathers the trash. 3 hrs means right away. This happened a few more times. Valet, 3 times brought up the wrong car. Which was an added bummer as we were late to the hospital a few times. They are so adamant that we show our tag yet they bring you the wrong car. My favorite thing was the maintenace repair drilling into the wall with a power drill at 8:00am in the morning about 10 ft from our door. I was shocked that no one notified us to loud maintenance at 8:00am. I went out and asked the guy how long he would be until done with the sound. I did the online chat with guest services only to find out that this is normal repair times and that we should have been notified in advance if maintenance. Ummm no no notification and turns out we were not the only ones upset as several couples in the hallway asked if we heard the noise. I am just suprised by the customer service. I would not recommend this place. I wanted to like it but just can’t recommend it. pros: kamaiana rate, kitchen in room, several elevators, good location. Probably cheapest parking valet around cons: in addition to the above only one out of 5 dvd’s worked. We even had maintenance come check the dvd/playstation 3 which needed an update. He told us to let the front desk know the dvd didn’t work. As my husband turned it in and as he went to the bathroom I saw the front desk guy that he talked to go return a dvd to the machine rental. Same one who knows! We returned 4 movies for not working. Sleeper sofa has a lot of stains and the mattress is SUPER thin and uncomfortable. Also found crayons and a food covered paper towel the first night we went to use the sleeper sofa

letsgoseestuff (Washington, District of Columbia, United States) 02/16/2020

The most impressive thing about this hotel is how friendly the staff were. They'd say hello in a happy and friendly way every time we saw them in the hallways. Otherwise, this hotel isn't particularly impressive. The beds were comfortable, but the rooms small. Our room (partial ocean) overlooked a parking lot and a very nice looking hot tub and pool of the place next store. This is across from the beach, in a super loud and busy area. We could hear street noises even with the doors closed. The elevators are open to the outside but require a key to use. It was the lower cost and convenient option for what we were in town for -- a friend's wedding.

Ade R (Woodbridge, Virginia) 02/05/2020

I am originally from Hawaii, so when I do come "home" I usually stay at Ashton Waikiki Beach. However, I got a descent package deal by staying at Ashton Waikiki Circle. The hotel is small and one of the older ones in Waikiki, which it definitely shows in the hall ways, etc. The rooms are small and the bathroom even smaller. It's good enough for up to two adults, but anything more you will be bumping hips. Every room has a refrigerator but no microwave. There are no iron or ironing boards in the room. You can request one and they will bring it to your room. The plus side, every room has a beach view. Even a partial view is nice, as seen in my pic. Yes, the rooms are small, but the location is great! Waikiki beach is directly across the street, Mcdonalds is next door, famous eggs and things is downstairs. So many shopping and eating options all within walking distance. On a side note, if you plan on renting a car, the hotel only has 22 parking spaces available which is on a first come first serve basis. They assign you a remote that lets you in their garage. If you are lucky to get one of the 22 remotes, then you hold it during your whole stay, which means you have a parking stop your whole visit. Parking is $29 a day which they charge you upon check out. However, if you are not lucky enough to claim one of those 22 spots on your visit, they told me that they have an overflow parking lot 3 blocks away, and the price each day is $10 less. The hotel also charges a resort fee each night. I think it is $25 a night. This fee is ridiculous. The hotel has no exercise room, no pool, no free breakfast,no laundry service, no valet, etc. They will talk it up, that the resort fee includes wi fi, towels to use for the beach, and free dvd movie rentals. Oh, it can be very noisy. I stayed at the top floor (level 14 which is the highest) and the noise level can be high from the street noise. Cars, emergency vehicles, people talking, yelling. There are other bigger hotels as your neighbors, so depending on what side you are on hotel, you can literally yell out to them or see in their rooms. Visa versa. The hotel really doesnt have a lobby either. You kind of walk up to a person behind glass windows to check in/out. Overall it is not bad. Can't beat the location and convenience of everything. Yes, rooms are small, but you're in Hawaii...you should only be in your room to sleep. Enjoy Hawaii!

Fred B (Saratoga Springs, New York) 02/03/2020

This was my fortieth stay at the Waikiki Circle Hotel. The property is directly across the street from the ocean. You can experience the surf directly breaking on the sandy beach or relax in a part of the beach protected from the surf. The hotel is a colorful facility with friendly and helpful staff. Rooms can have an ocean front view or a city view depending on where in the circular structure you are located. The hotel is within easy walking distance of restaurants of all types of cuisines and attractions such as the zoo and aquarium. Definitely a walking friendly environment. Highly recommended.

Olytravelers (Portland, Oregon) 01/29/2020

This hotel was a little run down and the rooms were pretty small. But it was an excellent location and the staff was nice. It is across the street from a swimming beach. It is definitely not a luxury hotel.

amandar692 (Melbourne, Australia) 01/08/2020

Over 20 years we have been visiting Hawai’i and try to stay at The Circle for part of our holiday. All about position position right on the beach , easy walking distance to all main parts of town. Friendly staff, clean , safe, affordable, we love the little circle on the beach .

I3109UAjoem 02/19/2020

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.

DBKuper (Green Cove Springs, Florida) 02/14/2020

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

davidgQ339XP 01/08/2020

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.

VillageGypsy (The Villages, Florida) 12/19/2019

We selected the Aston for the night after our Pride of America cruise based on convenience to airport and Pearl Harbor (15-20 minute drive), and the lap lanes in the pool. Obviously oriented toward business travelers, there was little activity on Saturday night. Our suite was on 31st floor with nice view of the mountains. Separate bedroom with TV had glass walls and sliding glass door to living room (possible safety hazard). Living room had no couch or TV. But did have dining table and full kitchen. The parking garage was tight, with 10 levels. We were charged $25.00 for the night - reasonable compared to Waikiki hotels. The ambiance around the pool (open air on 11th floor of connecting building) was excellent with 3 palm trees and other plantings, and rock mini-wall as outside shower. The quality of everything was very high, and we were glad to have chosen it rather than something less well maintained but slightly closer to the airport.

S2778BVmikep (Honolulu, Hawaii) 12/05/2019

The apartment was as advertised. I am very pleased with the amenities, the cleanliness and the views. Centrally located and within a walking distance to Ala Moana or Waikiki. Friendly and helpful staff. I strongly recommend it!

snowbirdever (Somers, New York) 02/05/2020

We have stayed at Aston Waikiki Banyon many times in units managed by Koko Resorts. This year it seems they no longer supply BEACH CHAIRS. Instead they offer heavy metal Camp chairs which are too heavy to lug to Waikiki Beach. Baffling. And it is not much fun sitting in a high Camp chair at the beach. Too weird for words. The prices here have increased significantly in the past 3 years and now no beach chairs.... unacceptable.... We spend weeks here, retired snowbirders, so besides the usual tourist activities, we enjoy R&R in a beach chair.

T6XTjeffj 01/21/2020

Room/Hotel is well located in the Southern end of Waikiki. 1 block from zoo, beach, restaurants, coffee, etc... Room itself left a less impressive imprint with very dated kitchen, broken drawers (at least the ones you could open), Broken cable on TV so neither TV worked, mold in shower corners, broken slider on bedroom divider, and hotel hallways never cleaned by staff (ie, vaccumed) the entire 7 days we were there. (dirt, food debris, small pieces of glass, etc.. all on floor the entire time we were there without ever being cleaned up). Beds were hard and creaky - felt more like cheap Motel beds. Room basically needs a full update. Pool was busy, with only 1 out of the 2 hot tubs open for use without explanation. And if you are in a rush, even with 4 elevators, you will need to be very patient. Can be waiting more than 10 minutes at times mid-day. Still gave it a 3 out of 5 simply due to the location, and the minimal time spent in the unit.

Talzie (Wellington, New Zealand) 01/19/2020

We stayed here for 11 nights in January 2020. For the price of the room, location and amenities, it fit the bill for us. The room was large, had a full kitchen, and the bed very comfortable. The decor was tidy, if not a bit tired. The wall above bathroom rail looked as though the rail had been ripped off the wall and hastily re-patched. The pool and spa area was simple and appeared well used by all guests. Unfortunately for 3 days during our stay the pool/spa area was cordoned off without notice. Noise from the road was incredibly noisy in our room on the 21st floor. I think this is just a Honolulu thing - the streets were busy almost around the clock. The soundproofing between rooms was great, we didn't hear any guests during our stay. Location of the hotel is good - one block from the beach & Waikiki strip. Great restaurants nearby - check out Lulu's for dinner and happy hour.

nikolek2015 01/02/2020

Condo style accommodation very bright and spacious. Has a living room, full bedroom, kitchen with oven, dishwasher, full size fridge utensils, coffee maker and lots of storage space.  Washroom is a bit older in terms of features the water pressure was just ok. TV, wifi, safe, iron and ironing board all in the room. Location is very convenient only 2 blocks from Waikiki beach and 2 blocks to all types of shopping: Nordstrom’s Rack, Macys, Ross and even upscale shops such as LV & Omega within 10 minutes walking distance. Many good restaurants close by as well as ABC stores. There is a convenience store and coffee shop located right in the facility. There is a pool, tennis court and laundry facility right on site.

Bondies (Brisbane Region, Australia) 12/25/2019

We stayed as a family having booked the apartments many months in advance. Having seen mixed reviews we did have some concerns, but found the staff friendly, the location great and our apartment being very roomy, clean, good quality fittings with a great outlook. Housekeeping staff were always prompt, friendly. We opted for the King & sofa bed option. Sofa bed was good quality queen which was very comfortable. We were on the 23rd floor, overlooking the pool etc. Just a few minutes walk to the beach, also many food outlets in immediate vicinity by including Burger King, McDonalds, Denny's, Domino's and a very nice 24 hour restaurant across the road at the Hilton Waikiki. In house coffee shop and convenience store. Waikiki Trolley stop around the corner. Laundry located on each floor $2 per load. We loved our stay, would highly recommend and would stay here again.

LeviTheGlobetrotter 02/15/2020

This review is way overdue but as a frequent traveler who constantly relies on reviews to book my hotels, I'm compelled to write this review. I moved to Oahu last Fall and stayed at Luana Waikiki over 2 months before I moved to my new house. I had plenty of hotel options in Waikiki and around the island but Luana won me. It is conveniently located in Waikiki and close to the beach, Ala Moana, and lots of restaurants. And most importantly the rates were reasonable and affordable. The rooms are individually owned but they do a great job maintaining them. There's Hook Cafe that offers some quality food...if you go there you must try the egg shooter..so yummy! The front desk staff was friendly and always willing to help. Martha at the reception always had a smile while greeting guests, and made you feel welcomed and acknowledged. If I had a hospitality or customer service business, I'd want people like Martha to be the face of my business. Very professional, gives one full attention, and always took the time to make sure my questions were answered. The hotel does a wine Wednesday where hotel guests get to drink wine and socialize. They have bbq grills and they offer fresh lime/cucumber water every morning. Overall I enjoyed my stay here and I've already recommended a few people to the hotel. I'd stay here again.

who_we_talkin_about (Topeka) 02/08/2020

We spent 4 nights at the Luana at Christmas and could not have been more impressed. The location is perfect, about a five minute walk to Waikiki Beach but without the crushing prices of staying on the beach. The room was quiet and beautiful. We will definitely stay here in the future.

Frank M (Morrisville, North Carolina) 02/03/2020

Decent location... Ten minute walk to the beach also the shopping district in Waikiki. Very friendly staff. Responded right away to room issues. Small pool but very nice. The units are actually individually owned condos. Stayed in two different rooms, one nice and one that smelled old and moldy. Overall it was ok. I probably would look elsewhere next time in Waikiki but would stay here again if convenient.

jackieggrafe (Pickering, Canada) 01/24/2020

Hotel had a good reception area. No problems checking in. The room was clean and had a kitchenette so we were able to make a meal in the room. This saves a little on cost. The concierge was amazing and so helpful. We were able to get to a few tourist attractions. Only problem was that we didn't realize it was a no smoking building. But they had a designated area outside. The pool was small and not a lot of chairs available.

W7902DEcarolb (Long Island, New York) 12/11/2019

Great experience here! Extremely clean spacious rooms, friendly staff and possible upgrades! A walk to the beach and Luana supplies the beach towels! Very convenient for shuttles right outside the hotel. A walk to shops too....already booked again for next year!

H346CLdavidb (Oahu, Hawaii) 02/13/2020

Aqua Skyline was a great place to stay close to everything....great food, entertainment the beach and plenty of activities. Room had a kitchenette, nice pool. I would definitely stay here again! Store on the 6th floor was a lifesaver. Staff was helpful and very polite.

ColinAsh (Vancouver, Canada) 02/02/2020

We did not get the room we paid for. Listening that they have kitchenettes is miss leading, there is a hot plate but no pots, or frying pan, just a bar fridge and microwave is usable. The floor we are on does not look like it’s been renovated in 30 years. And forget about getting a large SUV in the parkade, and parking in the area is almost nonexistent. I booked this through WestJet Vacations and will never use them again.

103jerryk (Oahu, Hawaii) 01/28/2020

If we were forced at gunpoint to return to Waikiki we might stay here again. We had no complaints with our room 4304. The view was good. One elevator was out of order when we arrived, they would need more if they had twice as many. The little restaurant look like it was permanently closed. The hot tub was wrapped with yellow crime scene tape and a stupid sign that said under construction, it looked like a just needed cleaned. The parking garage is practically empty for good reason, I have stayed in cheaper motels, the ceiling is so low our pick up antenna scraped the entire time. It cost more a day to park our vehicle than it did to rent it. Overall, if you must vacation in Waikiki this is not a bad choice, everywhere has a resort fee and a parking problem. We are from Nebraska. After four days we left early and went to California and had a better time for half the money. We found out Hawaii is a lot more affordable in March.

versace_com (Las Vegas, Nevada) 01/27/2020

Marlon n the crew at Aston Island Colony were kind easy helpful accommodating with my stay. Place is relaxing quiet safe n island vibe feeling of a short vacay that i got. No pressure no gimmicks no hassle just peaceful stay n thats what u expect when anyone goes away. Loc is perfect block away from kuhio street n easy access to the ala wai road street to get on ur way to other parts of honolulu. I enjoyed my stay n the view amazing of diamond head n partial ocean viewing. I loved sleeping with the sliding door to my lanai bcuz the air is enjoyable. I used the air con at times but to breathe natural breeze air is way better. Hope u get to exp the easiness of this hotel n loc. I did. Mahalo Aqua Island Colony infinity. 5 stars for my stay n hope to b back again soon bcuz Hawaii is intoxicating 😊

guruavtark 01/20/2020

We booked through a third party and had to pay some hidden fees so our cheap rate wasn't so cheap, be careful with this. Otherwise the room was nice, the location was great, and the workers on site were all great. We had a blast and everything went well aside from a few things outside of their control. Pros: Nice pool and hot tub, great BBQ's, nice workers. Cons: Hidden fees, slow elevators during peak hours, and the parking structure not operated by the hotel was awful. They had no idea what they were doing and didn't keep track of anything so they continually tried to overcharge me. Be very careful as they seem like crooks trying to get extra money out of you and frustrating you until you give up.

onbalance (Northern California) 02/05/2020

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.

871cruzr 01/07/2020

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.

Z2025TEmichaelt (Honolulu, Hawaii) 12/23/2019

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.

ellenleffingwell 11/23/2019

Dated hotel, needs some updating. A little less expensive than other hotels in the area. Coffee provided was Excellent. No frills but all we did was sleep there anyway so it was fine. Walking distance to a beach. Long but walkable distance to the shopping. Elevator was clunky but worked. Covered parking area a bit small but was nice to have. Did not like paying the $30 extra a day for parking. And was not expecting an additional $130 cleaning fee, but we had booked through a different site, not Ewa directly.

James L 11/03/2019

The Ewa Hotel reminds me of a cross between some places I've lived. I've lived in cinder-block military barracks, and I've lived in an old building in San Francisco. Like the SF apartment, it's close to natural beauty. One of the reasons I chose the Ewa between the lower-cost hotels is that instead of window air-conditioning units; noise right over the bed, the Ewa has quieter units, and they work well. The other reason is proximity to Waikiki Wall / Queen's Beach. The cleaning staff is excellent and pro-active about removing wet towels to keep humidity down. One disappointment - the roof deck is not handicap accessible - the elevator stops the floor below. During our stay, the other guests were friendly and the staff was excellent. Advice from another review - get a balcony unit! Even though the balcony is small, we were very glad to have it.

RM2012 (South Dakota) 02/20/2020

Hotel is conveniently located near Waikiki Beach. Not the Ritz but budget friendly hotel in the heart of Waikiki. Hotel is clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean and roomy. We would stay here again.

TRIPcj (Portland, Oregon) 02/14/2020

The hotel was great for what my wife and I needed. It’s on a busy street, but sits in the back. It’s hard to explain, but in a good way. We arrived on 2/08/2020 to a warm welcome from the receptionist. The check in area is open air, really nice with a pool and cool pond area. Everything was super clean. We were in a king size suite room 701. The room was huge. It came with a full kitchen and silverware. We never used it, but the option was nice. The AC worked, tv worked, bed was comfortable, but the pillows were really hard. The only downside to the room was the outdoor noise at night. I was able to sleep through it for the most part, but I did wake up each night to some loud screaming. Our last night (2/12) someone was screaming at the top of their lungs around 1:30am for about 20min. I know these issues are not on the hotel, but if you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs.

Craig L (leeds, United Kingdom) 02/14/2020

The hotel is very tired and needs to be refurbished, however you are in Hawaii, so if on a budget the positives are, location, good shower, clean, good bed, good air con and a free continental breakfast (bagels, toast, fruit, cereal, coffee and juices) there is fresh water available all day, the pool area is tiny and is shaded by the buildings later in the day but obviously the beach is the attraction in Hawaii.

871marians (Coral Springs, Florida) 01/28/2020

We stayed here overnight only....from the airport on the start of our vacation. It was great. Check in and check out was very easy with friendly staff. Room was very nice and clean. Did not use the shower because we were only there for probably 12 hours. Breakfast was great as well. So glad it was included. Previous reviews stated that it was limited options. But I found it plentiful ( from coffee, assorted juices, cereals, bagels, toast, fruit, pastries). Definitely recommend this hotel. Loved the Hawaiian Tropic toiletries as well!

IronWillreal (Round Rock, Texas) 01/26/2020

This is probably the most reasonable hotel accommodations that offers fantastic location, convenience, comfort and an amazing customer staff. The CON: PARKING Price is insane but is almost normal in the surrounding community walking distance to Waikiki beach and all the amenities. You might want to figure out another place to overnight park and not to pay for hotel's parking. Also, I am against the resort fees that hotels charge especially when I will not use any of the amenities. It is a sneaky way to hide the room cost and make the room cost look like great value. It is still reasonable value in comparison.