by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
Many O’ahu hotels can feel very impersonal in Waikiki, but Waikiki Resort Hotel is an exception. Staff here on every visit we have made have always been very welcoming and warm. They clearly care about your comfort. Units are fairly roomy compared to their competitors...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
Come here to sleep a short walk away from the beach in a very central Waikiki location. Do not come here to enjoy fresh, hotel-starched sheets or lounge by the oasis that is a Hawai‘i poolside. This place offers affordably priced convenience and doesn’t pretend...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This hotel sits on the site of the summer home of Princess Ka‘iulani, crown princess of Hawai‘i, who died in 1899. Historic information and pictures of her are scattered around the hotel. The resort consists of three very different buildings, and the tallest building...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
One block from the beach (and on the same block as a few other hostels), this place radiates aloha — both from the staff and the guests. The dorms sleep from four up to 10 people. There is a common area with tables, hammocks and a projector (it’s not on all the...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This boutique hotel has a very tranquil atmosphere, despite its location in the middle of Waikiki. A nice pool, fresh bamboo and Buddhas sprinkled about add to its appeal, which has sort of a contemporary Asian feel. Their saltwater pool is nice with the sound of a...
