OverviewThis hotel is situated on Kuhio Beach and is within an 8-minute walk of the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Shell (outdoor concert venue) and the Waikiki Aquarium. Offering multiple on-site restaurants and an on-site pool, this hotel is well suited for guests who prefer a more resort-style property.
All rooms are smoke free and include free Wi-Fi, a private balcony, a 42" flat screen TV, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, a safe and air conditioning. Some rooms provide full or partial views of the ocean, while other rooms offer views of the pool area.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations and also include a wet bar, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a toaster and a sofabed. One-bedroom suites are equipped with a kitchenette and a second TV. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.
Valet parking is available on site for an additional fee of $25 per day and pets are not permitted.
The on-site Lulu's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Later in the evening, Lulu's becomes a nightclub and is open until 2 am. Tucker & Bevvy serves light meals and is open from 7 am to 7 pm, while Yoshitsune serves Japanese cuisine and is open daily from 6 am to 10 pm.
The on-site Infinity Fitness & Massage provides yoga, customized fitness plans and in-room massage services. Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a free welcome beverage, free coffee in the lobby, an ATM, bell service, dry cleaning services, free local newspapers, a business centre, an ice machine, luggage storage, gift shops and a 24-hour front desk.
The International Marketplace is a 10-minute walk away. The Royal Hawaiian Centre shopping mall is 13 minutes away on foot, while the Hawaii Army Museum is a 20-minute walk away.
Diamond Head State Park is 5 minutes away by car, while Pearl Harbor/USS Arizona Memorial and the Battleship Missouri Memorial are about a 30-minute drive away. The Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is about 20 to 30 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on January 15, 2014: Pet policy, smoking rooms and accessibility details.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests were happy with their experience at this hotel, particularly the location. Many reviewers thought that the hotel was ideally located for walking to the beach, dining, shopping and several Waikiki attractions.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly, knowledgeable and helpful service. One reviewer thought that, "all members of the staff were excellent to work with, friendly and professional."
Many reviewers praised the views of the ocean from their rooms, while several guests added that their rooms were clean, well appointed and well equipped with modern amenities. A couple of reviewers found their rooms quiet.
Several guests said that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent, while several other reviewers enjoyed meals at the on-site restaurants.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.8 out of 5, with 83% of 1,099 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #6 out of 83 hotels in Honolulu, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5, from 153 reviews.
The author called the hotel on January 15, 2014 to verify some information.
