Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head

Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head

A hotel separated from the ocean by other buildings. Most of the 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...
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Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach

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...
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Ramada Plaza Waikiki

Ramada Plaza Waikiki

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. The hotel is owned by China...
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The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

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...
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Waikiki Grand Hotel

Waikiki Grand Hotel

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...
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