A hotel separated from the ocean by other buildings. Most rooms have good Diamond Head views. Ocean views (if you have one) are not as striking. The ambiance is minimalist Asian. The rooms are large and comfortable, most with shower-only bathrooms. They offer...
This 1973 property was formerly the Ohana Waikiki West. Like so many other Waikiki hotel transformations, the $110 million spent on this property was well worth it. Everything was gutted and replaced, even the elevators and the pool. From the moment you walk in, it...
A simple, clean, basic, reliable hotel. If you’re looking for a lanai, you’ll need a room near the end of the hallway from the fifth floor up. Their fitness room is nothing to get excited about, and the pool area feels pretty functional (in fact, the general feel...
On a particularly busy corner in Waikiki, this hotel has gone for an upscale hip vibe that kind of feels like your aunt on spring break. As in: Maybe it isn’t quite pulling it off, but for some reason you don’t mind. The Twin Fin Hotel is a little splashy (in more...
This condo building has individually owned units. All have different furnishings—some interesting, some quirky island style, some dated—but all are clean. They are either hotel-type rooms (with fridge, microwave and coffee maker) or studios with kitchenettes (which...
This is a small hotel that caters to the "lifestyle conscious traveler," meaning that they emphasize wellness in a sexy, urban and chic environment—not typical Waikiki. In this vein they offer free yoga classes, beach equipment and surfboard storage. The color...
This is a bright pink, low-rise building, and not much seems to have changed since it was built back in the 1960s. Housekeeping is daily if you pay the daily rate, every three days for weekly stay, and once a week for monthly stays. It’s cheap, but it’s pretty run...
This hotel is a block from the beach but kind of boxed in, so views are somewhat limited—get a room as high as you can (10 or above). The rooms are modern and spacious in layout, especially the deluxe rooms. Some bathrooms have Washlet toilets. The rooms in the...
Even though the condos are individually owned, the rooms all have the same pleasant décor. Though the units are nice, the colors are feeling dated at this point. However, this is one of the better Aston properties, and the rooms are comfortably sized. Staff is...
​Their 6,000-sq.-ft. Royal Kaila Spa offers bone-melting services, a great waiting room view of the beach and even bridal gown rentals. There are cultural demonstrations all the time in the center of the lobby next to an enormous wood carving telling the story of...