This place is big with over 700 condos that are either owner occupied or rented out as vacation rentals. About 84 of the rooms are managed by Aqua, which they call the “Aqua Skyline.” The rest are condos that we did not review. The rooms are modern and fresh, so...
Wow, where do we start? This is an awesome and relaxing resort. It started as a private home back the in late 1800s and has been a hotel since 1907 when rooms went for about $6, but it opened in its current form in 1984. Services are unmatched here. For instance,...
These condos are individually owned, but most rooms in the rental pool have a consistent look that is light and appealing. Studios have a kitchenette and a standing-room-only lanai. Lanais on 1/1s are large, and some of the views (especially from the rooftop pool...
A skinny condo building with one end touching Waikiki Beach. Nearly all units face Fort DeRussy Park, which is good because the back of the building is crammed up against the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. The higher up the better. (Fifth floor and above...
This hotel has a modern design theme, but rooms seem to try to blend old and new furnishings with mixed results. The color scheme now matches their sister property across the street Halekulani with pale blues and neutrals. There are no grounds, but the place is...
This timeshare property has some vacation rentals available throughout the year. The rooms could use updating since they have not changed furnishings much in all the years we have visited. The studios have pull-down Murphy beds, making good use of the space. Some...
This resort sits on top of the Waikiki Beach Walk shopping center. The Hula Tower is closest to the water, and the Aloha Tower has most of its ocean views blocked by the resort in front of them. The resort doesn’t feel like a contemporary Hawaiian resort. The lobby...
This two-tower hotel has a surprisingly airy atmosphere. The lobby is a pleasant place to relax with hanging chairs and comfy sofas. The rooms have a contemporary, fresh feel and make good use of the space. One tip—in the standard category, if you opt for a king...
This hotel's location on the beach is fantastic, though the building design means that only a small percentage of rooms are right over the beach. They’re near the center of action in Waikiki, and their restaurants—especially Duke’s Canoe Club—are winners. The last...
Despite the name, it’s a long walk to the beach from this hotel. The common areas are chic and modern, and room room decor is in line with the current modern Waikiki style. This hotel started out life as an Ohana hotel, and they kept Ohana’s trademark tiny showers...