Honolulu & Waikiki Hotels & Hostels (80)

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If you're fine with a 10-minute walk to the beach, the Ohana Maile Sky Court is a gem. Unlike the dingy, retro (and I'm talking bad retro) vibe at many Kuhio Ave hotels, here you'll find an airy …

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Especially popular with Japanese tourists, the Sand Villa is acceptable value for budget travelers. The hotel's decor is woefully lacking, but the aging, motel-style units themselves are clean an…

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Okay, there's a bit of an assembly-line atmosphere at this busy, budget high-rise filled with 450 rooms. The lobby is always jammed with sprawling suitcases from package-tour groups, but if you s…

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If you're seeking a budget hotel room with a kitchenette, the Ohana Waikiki West can be a great deal. It's centrally located and a step or two above the neighborhood's cheapest, oldest apartment-…

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If your idea of comfort is a full-size apartment with kitchen, Ilima Hotel can't be beat. Not only is the hotel well maintained, the condo-sized units are huge! The hotel is two blocks from the b…

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If you're in Honolulu for a convention, downtown business or shopping, the Ala Moana Hotel couldn't be more conveniently located. The Hawaii Convention Center is practically next door, and the fi…

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A throwback to Old Hawaii, the Breakers is a low-rise hotel with rustic decor and a Polynesia-meets-Japan twist. Six buildings surround an inviting pool shaded by a giant tree - the scene is all …

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A top choice for families, this all-suites high-rise hotel is a short walk from tons of kid-friendly attractions, including the Waikiki Aquarium, Honolulu Zoo and naturally, the beach. You'll hav…

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In the heart of Waikiki, the Ohana East is a straightforward choice, especially for families or cost-cutting business travelers. It lacks the historical charm and oceanfront setting of nearby ico…

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If you don't mind a shoebox-sized room or being next to Ala Wai Canal, this lively, youthful hotel can be a real bargain. Although it calls itself a boutique hotel, contemporary accommodations ar…

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At the northwest 'entrance' to Waikiki, this budget-boutique hotel feels more functional than fun, but that's okay because it's a bargain. Near the Ala Moana Center shopping mall and bus terminal…

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Let's face it. The furnishings are dated, the walls need repainting, and the carpet begs to be vacuumed. But if you want a no-frills room for under a hundred bucks, the 178-room Gateway (located …

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The Pagoda is a favorite for Neighbor Island visitors, out of loyalty, habit and the discounted kama'aina rates available to Hawaii residents. For non-locals, it's too far outside the tourist loo…

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In the wide-open lobby of the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, you'll witness a never-ending parade of tourists, from snowbird retirees to Japanese brides and college party fiends. The constant human …

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Formerly called ResortQuest, the Aston hotels scattered throughout Waikiki are hit-or-miss, particularly the budget options. But the conveniently located 93-room Waikiki Joy is a find. While not …

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The Pacific Beach is a solid, though second-tier, high-rise hotel. It's worth considering for three reasons: it's directly across the street from the beach; it's centrally located along Waikiki's…

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The sweeping views of Diamond Head and the ocean from the Kaimana Beach Hotel cannot be done justice in words. They're that awesome. This gem of a hotel is spruce and airy, with an open-air lobby…

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Tired of all those little square boxes? A distinctive cylindrical hotel built in 1963, the Waikiki Circle is an old-time landmark. Surrounded by massive, modern high-rises, it seems quaint and re…

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The small Cabana caters to Waikiki's tightly knit gay community, starting with the lobby travel agency and tour desk to the eight-man hot tub out back. Inhabiting a modest four-story building, th…

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The Ohana Islander Waikiki is above average in all the key factors: it's close to the beach; there are good restaurants and shops nearby; and the rooms are clean and decently furnished. Granted, …

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A solid business-class hotel, the rebranded Hilton is a fine choice for anyone who wants clean and modern rooms without a beachfront location or an adjoining shopping mall. It doesn't have the pe…

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Riding high on Waikiki's new wave of fashion-forward style, this boutique hotel gem hidden on an unlikely-looking backstreet is romantic enough for honeymooners, even though it's not right next t…

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With an ever-bustling oceanfront barbecue restaurant and throngs of bare torsos and bikini tops, the people-watching here (well, tourist-watching) is ever amusing. It's the prime oceanfront locat…

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If you want a party atmosphere geared for Baby Boomers, the Outrigger Waikiki is your ticket. It sits on the most popular stretch of Waikiki Beach, where you can see and be seen, day and night. W…

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Seductively streamlined furnishings in ochre and celadon...Bamboo-slatted pillars, wicker chairs and marble walls...Step into the stylish hotel lobby and you'll feel immediately soothed by aromat…

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Stepping into the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, you might swear you're at a ritzy shopping mall. With gurgling waterfalls and tropical plants amidst shiny glass-and-metal decor, it's a far cry from the …

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Aspire to island lifestyles of the rich and famous in luxurious apartment-style suites, big enough for family reunions. The hotel is enviably located right on Waikiki Beach Walk. Although there's…

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From the moment you arrive at this chic address, the Parc exudes an urbane vibe, enhanced by the enclosed rather than open-air lobby and front-desk staff fashionably dressed in suits. This trendy…

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With 1310 renovated rooms, the gigantic Marriott is an upscale mega-hotel, and you'll know it as soon as you encounter the sprawling lobby and shopping area spanning an entire city block. Furnish…

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The only true mega-resort in Waikiki, the 22-acre Hilton is a self-contained, fantasy island 'village'. Nearly 3000 rooms are spread throughout five high-rise towers surrounded by pools, tropical…

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The Sheraton's lobby resembles a subway station at rush hour. People are constantly coming and going and if you suddenly stop, the crowd might just whisk you away. But many rooms offer ocean view…

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If you want to steer clear of the Waikiki street scene, the Ilikai offers decent, if slightly overpriced, lodging. A plus is the location right between Waikiki and Ala Moana - two excellent optio…

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Built in 1901, this beaux-arts building was O'ahu's first hotel on the beach. The historic Banyan Wing resembles a grand, plantation-style manor. The hotel is so popular for weddings that you're …

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At the distant Diamond Head end of Waikiki, adjacent to Sans Souci Beach, the former 'W' hotel has toned down its hip, cutting-edge design and ended up transformed into a classy, boutique-style d…

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The art-deco 'Pink Palace of the Pacific' is undoubtedly Waikiki's most iconic hotel. Amidst a swath of white skyscrapers, you can't miss this pink Spanish-Moorish landmark, loaded with charm and…

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Elegant and upscale, the Halekulani - 'House Befitting Heaven' - is Waikiki's only true luxury hotel. Service is impeccable, but the staff demeanor is low-key and casual, reflecting the local sty…

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One of the best-value options in Waikiki, this 19-story hotel at the quieter Diamond Head end of Waikiki has a regal theme: chandeliers, high ceilings and faded paintings of Hawaiian royalty. The…

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Best Western Plaza Hotel is a modern hotel with 274 pleasant rooms, each with a king or two double beds, TV and refrigerator. This is the most comfortable option near the airport. The only drawba…

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Pacific Marina Inn is a mile further east in an industrial area, but on the plus side, it has the least traffic noise. This three-decker motel has small, straightforward rooms with air-con and TV…

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Honolulu's only downtown hotel is geared entirely for businesspeople. All accommodations are suites outfitted with the gadgets needed to run mobile empires, including complimentary high-speed int…

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