Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki

This 16-floor building has clean, simple, modern rooms that were scheduled for upgrades at press time. The pool’s pretty small. Only corner rooms have bathtubs—the rest have showers. It’s two long blocks to the beach. Self-parking is $25. There is a mandatory $18 “hospitality” fee, that pays for Internet, daily coffee in room, local and toll-free calls, daily continental breakfast, room safe, DVD rental and some other items. Room sizes vary considerably from 220 to 360 sq. ft. for $190–$220. Suites (385–625 sq. ft.) are $275–$325.