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.

shaunl693 (Lihue, Hawaii) 02/25/2020

I really enjoyed my stay at the Pagoda - it is a little bit of an older hotel, but the lobby and rooms are renovated and modern. The room was clean and comfy, the beds very comfortable and koi pond and restaurant/bar are very charming and comfortable to eat in and have drinks. The views are good and shower was great and nice and hot! I didn't have the dinner buffet, but the breakfast buffet is delicious and priced right. All of the staff were very friendly. I only had two issues while there: A minor cleanliness issue in my first room, which when I told the front desk agent (didn't get her name) she immediately moved me to another room with a smile. Also, I could not get the tv off of anything but the menu screen - none of the remote buttons did anything - but did not bother to mention it as I decided to just go to bed. The neighborhood was decent, with several good restaurants nearby as well as some fast food and WalMart for supplies and the hotel also has a shop for supplies and gifts. I will choose this hotel again, since it is much better than other hotels in the affordable price range. I would be great to stay here as a couple.

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.

chimayred (New Durham, New Hampshire) 02/23/2020

I had a lot of anxiety about this based ono the reviews. But it was the least expensive of all the hotels we checked. Downside? Well, there’s a $28 daily resort fee no matter whether you use the amenities. Oh well...Valet parking is also $28 a day. But the valet service is fantastic. Never seen one as friendly and efficient. These folks hustle. Tip well. Tip often. Now, the hotel - historically, this was one of the first on the Waikiki beach, and was initially a bit of a white elephant. Ultimately they creatively carved it into 4 options, condos you could buy and live in, condos you could own but rent to “hotel” guests, straightforward hotel rooms, and hotel rooms you could own and ‘rent” to guests via the hotel. Now, reading some of the negative comments made it clear that some of the wanting experiences were in the condos, which apparently the hotel has little control over. So heating/AC issues, hot water, cleanliness, etc were less predictable. Somehow, we got a basic regular old hotel room, second floor, water view, balcony. The room was huge, clean, pretty modern, hot water and AC worked perfectly, quiet, good sleep. Absolutely no complaints, completely exceeded our expectations. Good shopping in the lobby - ice cream, souvenirs, wood art, coffee place, several hotel eateries.

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.