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.

sfmattyb (Los Angeles, California) 10/24/2019

This is another of the old-and-tired Waikiki hotels in desperate need of renovation and TLC. The price was right but you basically get what you pay for. Good location, on the quiet side of Waikiki and close to the beach, but definitely no frills and no amenities. The room and property overall are tired. The front desk staff all seemed less than excited to be there.

Misheel C 08/30/2019

I booked this hotel last minute, 5 days prior to stay via Hotels.com, then tried to cancel 4 days prior because of an emergency. They were "happy to cancel" but no refunds were allowed. On hotels.com, I could cancel but Ewa hotel would charge a penalty that was the same amount as my stay. I think that's a great business model, to then make the room available to "other guests who may need a place" so they can sell the room again. But I am not ever going to stay here for the unsympathetic and inflexible approach they have to making money.

Wandererz808 (Honolulu, Hawaii) 07/25/2019

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

Mitchhawaii (Kealakekua, Hawaii) 07/25/2019

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

Amy E. F 11/12/2019

The Pagoda holds a sweet memory for me, but it needs renovation. The staff was wonderful! The rooms need new towels...they were a bit stained. The koi are beautiful!!! I enjoyed spending time sitting and watching

Slick_ADR 11/03/2019

From the start, staff was very friendly, especially Mr. Carlos Acob! Shout out to this front deskman! 👏👏 The room was kept tidy and clean by housekeeping and we didn’t find anything like hair left in the sink from previous guests as some of the locals commented when i told them where i was staying. Locking myself out of my room was not intimidating or anything since the security was willing to help and understanding. The movie rental kiosk is pretty good since it has some recent movies and even a very sparse selection of video games. It was definitely a pleasant stay and a good cheap place to have if you’re just looking for a place to sleep and stay. Only thing is the towels weren’t always replaced for everyone since it was a 3 person rental. But everything else was great!

Excursion49800859473 10/27/2019

Pagoda is a good and clean hotel, with a an ideal location. It is within walking distance to WalMart, Don Quijote, Ross, and Ala Moana Center. Its restaurant is excellent. For a smoker, it is a real hassle.

Eduardod4099 10/08/2019

My house had to be fumigated so we looked for a hotel that allows dogs (she is a family member too!). I was told the Pagoda allows dogs (25 lbs and under). The Pagoda was a nice surprise. The staff were pure ALOHA. The price was great. The hotel is a bit dated, but our room with a kitchenette was very clean. Walmart is half a block away which was a good thing. For those who want a cheap room in Honolulu, this is the place.

K5823FBkathyb 10/02/2019

Staff were amazing. Room was great, a little old but good place to stay. Had a great swimming pool and the restaurant had all these Koi swimming in it. Clean friendly and comfortable. We were near the lift but you couldn't hear it opening and closing.

Carol G 11/12/2019

I spent 5 nights in Maui beach hotel. Very poor standards I hi E it a two star. there is nothing to do in this hotel .they have a pool ..that's it. The beach is rocky and unsuitable for swimming. The food is not that good either No lunch available. Bar is open at 5.30pm..unacceptable for tourists. I find the staff rather slack at times and unprofessional There is no tourist desk for any assistance . There is a courtesy car only takes you two klms. Don't bother staying here . There is nothing to do on this side of maui Best staying near lahania

markbG8615GK (Colorado Springs, Colorado) 10/30/2019

Not much positive to say about this hotel apart from its central position on the island meaning you are at a good starting point for daily adventures. We arrived believing we had booked a room with a balcony (based on information on the hotel group, Aqua-Aston, website) however this was not so and we were fairly disappointed because our plan had been to sit out in the evening while our daughter slept inside. I raised this with reception and they could not help and didn’t even know the name of the group who owns the hotel. I contacted the group directly and am still awaiting a response (10 days and counting). So the actual room was large however not the cleanest I have seen, carpets needed a good vacuum for sure. This lack of cleaning was especially disappointing as it was sold as an ‘ocean view’, tricky to view when the windows are dirty inside and out. And to be honest I wouldn’t say it was an ocean view, more like a bay that had cruise liners and cargo ships coming in and out. The small beach at the end of the gardens is dirty and needs some attention to clean it up. Housekeeping was hit and miss, they seemed to clean and replace some items but miss others randomly, just little things like the coffee one day and the soaps another, but it added to our overall impression. The staff weren’t friendly, when we went out each day we would always say good morning but were ignored. When I checked out there was no asking if I had enjoyed my stay or wishing us safe travels. Customer service was poor. Oh and breakfast was available but I wouldn’t bother, over priced for what you get. Try Tante’s next door or head down to Paia and go to Charley’s. I will not be going back and I would not recommend this hotel.

dannygoya2012 (Honolulu, Hawaii) 10/12/2019

Convenient location in the heart of Maui about two miles from the airport and the central hub of any direction one would need to go to navigate Maui. It is across of it a shopping mall with food options and about three long blocks from Whole Foods. Check-in was easy, staff was helpful I got a room upgrade. The room was pretty basic, old but clean. There was a little mold on the shower head, but honestly rooms in Maui are incredibly expensive. You get your value here. So why the two-stars? I was not feeling well so I went to bed early. I get a call from the front desk at 10:30 asking if I was part of an insurance group that had a number of rooms at the hotel. I say no and go back to bed. That’s somewhat forgivable I guess. What is not is that I get a call five minutes later and asked the same question. I also want to add that I scheduled a wake up call and did not get it. Fortunately I woke up on my own and wasn’t late for my business appointment. You get what you pay for- but the hotel needs to address personnel issues.

TryingToKeepItReal 10/10/2019

This is one of our most liked hotels Not a lot of gleam and glitter, just a hotel that is open and welcoming. The front staff cheerful and ever so helpful! Rooms are clean and kept so by wonderfully attentive housekeepers. Sheryl Millano in particular became close friends with my wife and showed us the true meaning of Aloha by inviting us to join in her families activities. She has an open sincerity and positive spirit and a pleasure to meet her and her family. Seems like we will be friends for many years to come and if we hadn't purchased a condo we certainly would have booked all our stays at the Maui Beach Hotel. Oh, and there is nice clean pool on the second deck, street side! As pictured!

808_KellyMc (Honolulu, Hawaii) 10/10/2019

Room was clean. The double bed in the room was cramped but comfortable. The rooms were small but staff was polite. Easy location from the OGG airport. The hotel had a lot of youth sports staying there and the kids were a bit loud late and in the week hours of the morning. There are king bed units in the property apparently. Just make sure to ask. I did not eat at the restaurant so i cannot advise. Go to the Food trucks by the airport that are open for lunch and dinner - some really great values and excellent food there.Just google "Thai Mee Up" and it direct you to where the trucks are set up - really good food - i took the recommendation from a hotel guest to try the above named Thai place and $10 Veggie pad thai was an enormous portion!

Maree P (Auckland Central, New Zealand) 11/10/2019

The view was fantastic as we were on a high floor and overlooked the harbour and sea. The room was very spacious however it was tired and the bed was hard. The cleaning was substandard. After the cleaner had been the shower smelled of a dirty cloth. They did not wash the dishes. Our family were staying somewhere else so we used their pool as we did not like the pool at the llikai. There was no complimentary water. The receptionist who checked us in and out, same person, was very efficient and pleasant. Great location and great views but would not stay there again.

HL11111 (San Jose, California) 11/10/2019

The front desk guy "Ron" trying to trick me with the city view room. I clearly said I paid for a partial ocean view room. What's more, he told me since you only stay here for one night and I guess you don't have time to go to the beach, so I don't need to give you a beach towel card. YOU DON'T TELL YOUR GUEST WHAT THEY SHOULD DO. You just offer whatever the guest paid for which all the service included in the resort fee. The furniture and carpet have been worn out and everything is so outdated. Avoid this place by all your means

Meg R (NSW, Australia) 11/05/2019

We had a week to fill in between the Rugby World Cup / visit to family in Japan and a tour of Cuba. Hawaii looked like a good place to do this. Recommended to us by a friend the Ilikai has been that perfect stop-off. Starting with early checkin (for a price) after getting off a long (crossing the dateline) flight...we stayed in a Luxury Sunset Junior Suite with Ocean View and Kitchen. The room is super spacious (luxury after Japan) with all mod cons. Very comfortable bed and beautiful view with verandah overlooking the marina and wonderful sunsets. The kitchen well appointed with very large fridge and good cooking facilities.The small shop on the ground floor has all the essentials and friendly, helpful staff, with super markets in walking distance for anything more substantial. The daily amenities fee covers a free DVD hire. We had trouble with the DVD player which also works as a playstation...but a friendly engineer (actually 3 engineers! one after the other) finally taught us how to use... A day tour of the the island starting with a visit to Pearl Harbour is a MUST. The tour bus picked us up at 7am from outside our hotel and delivered us back at 5.30. We booked the tour through Tripadvisor...Aircon in the room worked really well and is a must if you don't want to experience 30 degrees and high humidity. We didn't use the swimming pool which looked small and a bit murky!

Grantman66 (Portland, Oregon) 11/03/2019

I stayed at the Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites for one night in May. While I'm not a huge fan of Honolulu I found the location to be good and the hotel to be clean and well staffed. We had a suite on a high floor. Great view, spacious lanai. The hotel lobby and grounds feel a bit dated but the rooms are nice. We had a kitchenette and there are plenty of stores close by as is the Ala Moana Beach Park. If an urban beach vacation is on your list then the Ilikai Hotel is worth checking out.

marilynmonrobot (Buena Park, California) 11/01/2019

Honestly what can I say to this wonderful hotel and it’s hospitality besides thank you! Thank you a million times. A little backstory we booked our entire 6 day trip in Oahu at a different hotel and two hours after getting there we ran for hills, it was a total dump. With bed bugs, dirty weird stained carpets and all. That hotel had decent reviews so I was in complete shock when we checked in and saw it’s dismal state. I was panicking about what we’re going to do because I knew we couldn’t stay at that place. My husband and I were on the brink of changing our flights to just go back home. I remembered the Ilikai because I stayed there for a week back in 2016 and had all pleasant memories. We decided to drive to the hotel and ask about pricing instead of going through Expedia and just talk to someone in person to try to salvage our honeymoon. I figured I had stayed here before and it was great so something familiar was very comforting. Mark at the front desk was that guy and boy did he deliver. He first heard our story as I inquired about a room there and he was very genuinely upset for us as well with our whole fiasco. He let us know about a last minute deal on an oceanfront room and we jumped at the chance. He was phenomenal, we got a beautiful room on the 23rd floor and he even had a bottle of champagne sent up to us to celebrate our honeymoon. Mark saved my night and my trip, no more frustrated tears just mimosas! That is literally the reason that from now on every time I’m in Oahu I will only stay at the Ilikai. P.s Also the coffee house downstairs and ice cream shop are delicious!