OverviewThis hotel is situated on the beach in Waikiki and is a 12-minute walk from
Kahanamoku Beach, Lagoon and Marina. Offering an on-site pool, free fitness classes and a spa, this property is well suited for guests looking for more resort-style accommodations.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a flat screen TV, a separate shower and tub, bathrobes, an MP3 docking station, a safe, a welcome bowl of fruit and air conditioning. Select rooms offer views of the pool or ocean. Accessible rooms are also available.
Suites at this property provide more space and upgraded amenities, including a wet bar, a walk-in closet and an entertainment centre.
Self-parking and valet parking are both available on site for $22 per day. Pets are not permitted.
This hotel offers multiple on-site dining options, including fine dining, casual dining, a jazz lounge, a cafe and 24-hour room service.
Other on-site amenities include a private beach area, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, free fitness classes, a spa, a business centre, concierge service, gift shops, dry cleaning and shoe shine service and safe deposit boxes.
The Ala Moana Shopping Center and the Waikiki Aquarium are both 5 minutes away by car, while Pearl Harbour is about an 8-minute drive away. Both the Royal Palace and the Diamond Head State Monument are 10 minutes away by car, while the Botanical Gardens are a 15-minute drive away.
The Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is 20 to 25 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on September 26, 2013: Parking fees and on-site dining details.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed impressed with their stay at this hotel. Many reviewers agreed that the property was peaceful and fostered a relaxing atmosphere.
Many guests experienced friendly and attentive service throughout the hotel. One reviewer said that, "everybody went out of their way to make us feel welcome, and all requests were dealt with great respect and courtesy."
Many reviewers described their rooms as well appointed and luxurious, while several guests praised the views of the water and Diamond Head Mountain from their rooms. A few guests added that the rooms were spacious and quiet.
The food at the on-site restaurants and from room service was frequently praised by guests. However, there were a couple of complaints about restaurant prices (as noted below).
The pool area was described as clean and spacious by many guests, while a couple of reviewers said that they were offered free snacks, like pineapple and ice cream, at the pool in the afternoons.
Many reviewers found the location convenient for accessing shopping and restaurants in Waikiki on foot, while a couple of guests thought that this hotel offered good value for the money they spent. However, a few other guests thought that the room rates were high (as noted below).
The Bad
There were few concerns or complaints found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, several guests thought that the private beach area was too small.
While many guests praised the food at the on-site restaurants, a couple of reviewers thought that the prices were expensive.
While a couple of guests thought that this hotel offered good value, a few reviewers thought that the room rates were too expensive.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.6 out of 5, with 93% of 134 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #2 out of 83 hotels in Honolulu, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5, from 1,329 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 26, 2013 to verify some information.
