OverviewThe Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki, situated in Honolulu, HI, is located 6 minutes away by foot from Waikiki Beach.
On this property, both smoking and pets are forbidden. There are 16 floors with 202 rooms.
Each room features free wired/wireless internet access, air conditioning, available rollaway beds and cribs, a coffeemaker, toiletries, a desk, an ironing board with an iron, available massages, a phone with free local calls, an LCD TV, a hair dryer, blackout drapes, a clock radio, a safe, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Also featured is either 2 single beds, a double bed, a sofa bed, a queen bed, or a king bed depending on the room.
At the Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki, guests are able to park and eat breakfast at the hotel, but both are not free. Other amenities available at the hotel, include gift shops, a restaurant, an outdoor pool, a free reception, and fitness facilities.
For the needs of the guest, there is a 24 hour front desk, a business center, luggage storage, a staff capable of speaking multiple languages, a bellhop, tour assistance, an ATM, a laundry service with dry cleaning available, concierge services, a conference room, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Some sites where a guest who is staying at the Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki may plan on visiting include the International Marketplace, which is 6 minutes away by foot, the Aqua Waikiki Wave, which is 5 minutes away by foot, the Royal Hawaiian Center, which is 9 minutes away by foot, and the Honolulu International Airport (HNL), which is 18 minutes away by car. (All transportation time estimates sourced from Google Maps)
The GoodThe Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki features both negative and positive aspects, but it seems that the pros outweigh the cons according to guests.
A large amount of reviewers thought that the staff was excellent, with guests reporting that the staff was capable of satisfying demands while still keeping a smile.
Numerous reviewers found their room to be spotless, with very few guests finding any issues with their room, other than the size.
Many guests felt that the hotel's value surpassed its price, as guests saw the price as low, while the hotel still manages to offer a decent quality.
A sizable number of reviewers enjoyed the food that was served during the continental breakfast. These guests said that the food was both hot and varied.
The vast majority of guests found the location to be the best aspect of the hotel. The reviewers made it clear that any points of interest or eateries that interested them was either in walking distance, or available through public transportation.
The Bad
Despite the many desirable qualities that the Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki offers, there are still some reoccurring complaints that reviewers have made apparent.
A significant amount of reviewers felt that their room was small, and found that their room was significantly less comfortable.
A decent number of guests found the hotel to be noisy at times. This is a result of both the area and the hotel to be somewhat busy during the day.
Some guests mentioned that they thought the hotel had a somewhat cheap atmosphere, a few of these guests speculated that this may be a result of dated decor.
Expedia.com guests rated this hotel 3.9 out of 5 and 85% of guests recommended it based on 929 reviews.
Hotels.com guests rated this hotel 3.7 out of 5 based on 381 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #48 of 83 Honolulu hotels, with an average rating of 4 out of 5 based on 999 reviews.
