by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This used to be an Ohana resort, but new owners and a warm and welcoming staff have breathed some new—and refreshing—life into Waikiki Malia. Two towers make up this O’ahu hotel—the Malia Tower and the original nine-story Luana Wing that has the 1/1 units (with...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
An old-time, two-story low-rise from the mid-1950s that has lots of character. It’s pretty inexpensive and has a fairly tranquil, slow-paced feel. Very little has changed over the years, including the staff. This is more like a stay in old-time Hawai‘i, though they do...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
The Hyatt Regency is one of the bigger Waikiki resorts. It consists of two towers surrounding a huge, open atrium with gobs of shops and a three-story, man-made waterfall that makes for an impressive lobby. Their 10,000-sq.-ft. Na Ho‘ola Spa has some breathtaking...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This hotel started life as a place for United Airlines’ staff but reopened in 2013 as a boutique-type hotel. The rooms are on the small side in sort of a 1950s retro-modern design. It’s fun and very colorful, to the point where it can almost feel silly (but...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 17, 2012
This hotel is right on the beach. The décor has a Hawaiian feel with all the modern amenities. The Ocean Tower is worth the extra money here. The pool area can be very busy because some other Outrigger properties have access to it. Rooms facing the Waikiki Shore are...
