OverviewThis hotel features apartment-style accommodations and is a 4-minute walk from the Waikiki Yacht Harbor. With Waikiki Beach within a 5-minute walk, the Marina Tower Waikiki (formerly Waikiki Marina Hotel) is well suited for guests looking for convenient access to the beach.
All 136 rooms include free Wi-Fi, a two-burner stove, a microwave, a mid-size fridge, a toaster, a coffeemaker, a dining table, cutlery and dishes, a safe, a flat screen TV, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Select rooms also feature a balcony. Rooms are furnished with one king bed, one queen bed, or one king bed and two twin beds. All rooms feature either panoramic views or partial views of the ocean.
Parking is available on site for an additional fee of $20 per day. Pets are not permitted. This property offers 40 floors and features glass elevators. There is no on-site restaurant at this hotel, however, there are many restaurants located within a 5-minute walk. For guests preparing their own meals in their provided kitchens, there is a Foodland within a 10-minute walk of the hotel.
Other on-site amenities include free newspapers, a tennis court, an outdoor pool, guest laundry facilities, concierge service and event space.
Ala Moana Mall, largest outdoor shopping and dining centre in the U.S.A, is 6 minutes away on foot, while the Ala Moana State Beach is a 12-minute walk away. Hawaii Convention Center is about 11 minutes away on foot.
The Ward Entertainment Complex, which includes bars, restaurants, theatres and retail outlets, is a 3-minute drive away. Honolulu Zoo is an 8-minute drive away, while Ala Wai Golf Course is 9 minutes away by car. Diamond Head Mountain is a 14-minute drive away, while the Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is about 15 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on June 3, 2013: Parking fees and pet policy.
The GoodMany guests described pleasant experiences at this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis, and several reviewers thought that this property offered good value for the money they spent.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and comfortable, while several reviewers thought that their units were spacious. Many reviewers praised the views of the beach and marina from their rooms, while several other guests appreciated that their rooms included a private balcony.
Several guests found their rooms well equipped with amenities, like fridges and microwaves, while a couple of reviewers found their beds comfortable.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and accommodating service.
Many reviewers found this hotel within walking distance of the Ala Moana Shopping Center, beaches and restaurants.
A couple of guests mentioned that the free Wi-Fi was fast and reliable.
The Bad
There were a couple of concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. Several guests thought their units appeared dated and in need of some maintenance. A few reviewers specifically mentioned that the air conditioning units were noisy and not in good working condition.
A couple of reviewers complained that the elevators were slow and one guest thought that this property did not have enough elevators to accommodate the number of floors.
A few guests thought that the additional fees for parking were expensive ($20 per day).
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.1 out of 5, with 60% of 244 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #29 out of 48 specialty lodging in Honolulu, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 70 reviews.
The author called the hotel on June 3, 2013 to verify some information.
