Waikiki Resort Hotel
2460 Koa Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Wifi
Pool
Free breakfast
Snorkelling
Books, DVDs, music for children
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Car park
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Vending machine
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Facial treatments
Full body massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Shops
Sun deck
ATM on site
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Private balcony
Safe
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Mountain view
Ocean view
City view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Business
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Location
2460 Koa Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Getting there
Great for walkers
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3,357 reviews
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The Waikiki Resort Hotel offers an attractive value for visitors, with affordable rates and complimentary breakfast, despite some extra costs. Proximity to the beach and breakfast variety are highlights, although the amenities and breakfast space receive mixed reviews.
While guests commend the cleanliness and friendly service, they report noise disturbances and occasional service hiccups. The prime location is a major draw, yet the ambiance and rooms, although clean, are considered outdated and not well soundproofed, detracting from the overall comfort.
Location
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Atmosphere
Outdated
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Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Mixed
Noise level
Noisy
Service
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Amenities
Satisfactory
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Hotels here are very expensive so this was a good option Great place to stay. Very central. Clean room
Breakfast options very ordinary however lots of cafes etc to choose from nearby.
Staff very helpful
Breakfast options very ordinary however lots of cafes etc to choose from nearby.
Staff very helpful
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Kris White, Guest Services / Front Office at Waikiki Resort Hotel
Responded Sep 5, 2022
Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're so glad you found great value in our offering and we sincerely hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future. Mahalo
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Very nice hotel right near the beach,with lovely terrace to watch the surfers etc.terrific shops, restaurants etc. Service was wonderful and the hotel Lobby is beautiful and open. Nancy at the desk was wonderful and very helpful. They have 2 places to eat in the hotel one is a basic breakfast lunch and a Koren place that was very good, and bar that serves small plates. They also have Massage Spa too! We did the Pearl Harbor Tour of the Arizona and it was great! We loved the tour guide as he was fun and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the history of Hawaii which was cool! However, there are a few things that need to be addressed, There towel system is the pits! You must go down to the basement to get and return towels which is a pain especially if have with knee injuries, as i do. I suggested they put a hamper near the stairs to return towels so you are not going up & down. I forgot to get our towels a few times because it out of sight and had to go all the way back to the hotel to get them. On our last day I took the towel from the room so I did not have to go back and forth. Worked great! The other issue we endured as my husband has back pain now and cannot walk very well. They are not well equipped to cater to the unimpaired or handicapped. There was not one holding bar anywhere in the bathroom and my husband feel in the tub because there was nothing to hold to & he broke a few of the plastic shower curtain hooks and the towel rack because there was nothing to grab. They were very good about as I did report the issue and they fixed those items right away with any hassle. Another thing is the toilet was too low and hard to stand especially with anyone with a disability, & the door was so close to the toilet you could not open the door inward, you can only close it all the way unless you are using it. Poor designing there. The pool are is nice & they have nice loungers, but the water is SO cold you cannot stay in too long and they have no spa tub. The sun does not hit the pool til like noon as the building block it until it comes up. Also beware you must pay to use the chairs & umbrellas on the beach. 2 lounge chairs and umbrella will set you back back $60 bucks! Way too expensive if you ask me. We did it the first day but when I went by myself I asked for one chair only they charged me $25.00. They next time I went it was $20.00......then $15.00 as I only stated 1/2 day only. But they guys there are very professional and nice. Other than that a Lovey place to stay!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Try to get a room with a Partial Ocean view it worth it!
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Response from Kris White, Guest Services / Front Office at Waikiki Resort Hotel
Responded Feb 26, 2020
Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed account of your experience. It sounds like overall you had a fun and memorable vacation here in Waikiki and we are honored to have been a part of that. It was a pleasure having you and I sincerely hope you'll stay with us again in the future. Mahalo
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Stayed here for 4 nights celebrating our anniversary. Can’t say enough about the friendly and helpful staff. Front desk, housekeeping and bell desk were above and beyond. Unfortunately that’s where the good points stop. The location is great; one block from Waikiki beach however we were given a partial ocean view; just a sliver of ocean was available with most the view from the balcony looking onto low-income style apartments; not what I had in mind. Our room overlooked the pool which backed to the same apartments; not any privacy so we didn’t use the pool. The property as a whole looks outdated and tired in much need of a facelift.
We appreciated the fact that they had a water bottle filler in the lobby and arranged for a shuttle to the airport for $15 a person.
For the money we spent; I feel like the property should be better maintained; not sure what can be done about the apartments behind the hotel but if I had expected a real Ocean view I would have been greatly disappointed.
We appreciated the fact that they had a water bottle filler in the lobby and arranged for a shuttle to the airport for $15 a person.
For the money we spent; I feel like the property should be better maintained; not sure what can be done about the apartments behind the hotel but if I had expected a real Ocean view I would have been greatly disappointed.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Kris White, Guest Services / Front Office at Waikiki Resort Hotel
Responded Aug 16, 2021
Thank you for staying with us and sharing your feedback with the TripAdvisor community. We're so glad you enjoyed interacting with our friendly and personable staff. We also appreciate your constructive criticism and will use it to improve the guest experience moving forward. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon. Mahalo
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I thought I scored a great deal on Hotwire at Waikiki Resort for 5 days. At first I was super excited- had booked a king size bed with what seem like a whole other room with a pull out bed. Two decent size TVs in each room. And the free dvd service is an interesting touch. I even had 2 lanais.
What they absolutely lost me was their bathroom. It does not match up with the feel of the “resort”. The sink is the cheapest and smallest sink you can buy that is only meant for washing your hands. The mirrors are awkward and faces each other but not you. There is virtually no counter space! What kind of bathroom is this? They could have easily taken some space from the extra room to make a bigger bathroom.
Oh and so the hotel room also has a kitchenette with a sink. Brilliant me thought to myself, let me use the sink there instead (because I felt like I was going to bash my head on the sink whenever I wash my face or brush my teeth). The kitchenette’s sink doesn’t even turn on the correct way! I took a video to demonstrate the awkward way to turn the faucet on.
After 3 days I couldn’t stand the sink situations and asked the front desk on a Thursday if I could change my room. The woman responded that they are fully booked (ok I can understand that) but also “all the bathrooms are the same. I can try to get you another room but the sink is the same”. I told her I saw the website, that is not true. But she insisted and said she will look into it but I highly doubt it.
I can’t wait to get the hell out of here. All the amazing reviews here may be true but was not my experience. There are pros and cons but the bathroom is too big of a con for me. Stay away from room 901 and possibly from Waikiki resort.
What they absolutely lost me was their bathroom. It does not match up with the feel of the “resort”. The sink is the cheapest and smallest sink you can buy that is only meant for washing your hands. The mirrors are awkward and faces each other but not you. There is virtually no counter space! What kind of bathroom is this? They could have easily taken some space from the extra room to make a bigger bathroom.
Oh and so the hotel room also has a kitchenette with a sink. Brilliant me thought to myself, let me use the sink there instead (because I felt like I was going to bash my head on the sink whenever I wash my face or brush my teeth). The kitchenette’s sink doesn’t even turn on the correct way! I took a video to demonstrate the awkward way to turn the faucet on.
After 3 days I couldn’t stand the sink situations and asked the front desk on a Thursday if I could change my room. The woman responded that they are fully booked (ok I can understand that) but also “all the bathrooms are the same. I can try to get you another room but the sink is the same”. I told her I saw the website, that is not true. But she insisted and said she will look into it but I highly doubt it.
I can’t wait to get the hell out of here. All the amazing reviews here may be true but was not my experience. There are pros and cons but the bathroom is too big of a con for me. Stay away from room 901 and possibly from Waikiki resort.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Kris White, Guest Services / Front Office at Waikiki Resort Hotel
Responded Apr 1, 2020
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to share your experience. I'm glad you enjoyed our spacious accommodations and complimentary DVD rental service. I do apologize, however, for the inconvenience with the bathroom sink. We have a variety of room layouts to choose from and I am confident we can comfortably accommodate you next time. Please feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss this further. Thank you once again.
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Stayed here with our tour group, arriving a day early on our own. Price seemed reasonable for 2nd row from the ocean and we booked a high floor with partial view. Even on the higher floor there is a lot of street noise but it is a city and that is what you often get. (single pane glass seems to be the norm in Hawaii) Room had a balcony with 2 chairs and we could watch the surfers all day! Bed and pillows were acceptable and there was coffee and teabags. Bathroom was typical motel set-up with sink outside of shower/toilet area. Main suggestion is they need to do a deep cleaning asap in the rooms and some of the public areas. With so many choices you might find something a bit better for similar price.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip: Upper floor with partial view was worth it, to us.
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Response from Kris White, Guest Services / Front Office at Waikiki Resort Hotel
Responded Apr 1, 2020
Aloha and mahalo for staying with us during your recent visit to Waikiki. We appreciate your compliments regarding our great location and price. Your suggestions have been noted and we'll certainly take them into account as we seek to improve the hotel moving forward. We hope to see you again sometime. Aloha
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Tours department are not helpful at all and are not willing to give you any other information unless it's related to their tours, which they were sold out.
Room Service would only change your sheets but wouldn't clean anything else unless you ask them and were not very nice about it.
Restaurant- Breakfast is included but it's only a grab bag with same food every day. Food cannot be eaten in the restaurant unless you buy something else.
Room Service would only change your sheets but wouldn't clean anything else unless you ask them and were not very nice about it.
Restaurant- Breakfast is included but it's only a grab bag with same food every day. Food cannot be eaten in the restaurant unless you buy something else.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Kris White, Guest Services / Front Office at Waikiki Resort Hotel
Responded Aug 16, 2021
Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve the guest experience moving forward. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future. Mahalo
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Not bad but not worth the price at all. The hotel is outdated and the rooms are small. Also, booking through Expedia you don't get the free breakfast buffets that you would get if the room was booked direct and at the same price. Overall, a solid pretty ok.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Kris White, Guest Services / Front Office at Waikiki Resort Hotel
Responded Apr 14, 2020
Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use this opportunity to improve. Please note that all reservations booked directly on our website receive free breakfast for two as well as the chance to earn 5% cashback. We always encourage guests to book directly on our website and would love to assist you in making a future reservation. Thank you once again!
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My rating is based on the room I stayed in which was the superior studio. originally I booked a regular 2 double bed but we accepted the upgrade when offered. The check in process was great the staff was very friendly and always in a happy mood. The cleanliness was always great make sure to leave your daily tip :) the value for the location is worth it personally, 5 min walk to the beach, beach towels provided daily, lots to do within walking distance. Surf bar in the hotel has great atmosphere friendly bartenders ended our night there pretty much every night after our daytime activities. Breakfast on 2nd floor and vouchers for the ilima located in the hotel lobby. Personally we preferred the 2nd floor breakfast there was more variety. The room has iron, blow dryer, AC the water pressure was great for us no issues there. The only day I had trouble sleeping through the noise was on Friday morning but that was our last day so it wasn't horrible, still I suggest buying ear plugs if you're a light sleeper the buses literally started at 3am that day no clue why. Mahalo for your hospitality:)
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Date of stay: January 2023
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The hotel was booked by my cousin, i typically stay and book marriott hotels but i was actually happy with this hotel. Its clean its meets your lodging needs. It even offers take away breakfast( pick it yo and leave to eat in your room). The staff even allowed us to check in at around 1pm which made it convenient to drop off our luggage in the room. The positive about the bathroom is the shower and toilet is behind a door, allowing others to use the bathroom sink. The negative the shower and toilet rest in a very cramped room, however it still meets your toileting and bathing needs. I give this room 4/5 because location is great, room was clean, open medium size balcony(ours faced other buildings).
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: If you miss the parking you have to go around the whole building again, mainly one way stay...
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Response from Kris White, Guest Services / Front Office at Waikiki Resort Hotel
Responded May 13, 2021
Mahalo for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are so glad you chose to stay with us. We strive to provide exceptional service and convenience at a great price and it sounds like you experienced that firsthand. We appreciate your support and will continue to improve with the hope that you'll consider staying with us again in the future. Aloha
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We had a wonderful time at Waikiki Resort Hotel. The room was clean and bed was very comfortable which we were surprised about because we are quite picky about beds. It is an older hotel but has been well kept and maintained. There was cleaning service daily and you can get beach towels. The location can’t be beat. The Hyatt next door is a main stop for all the tour buses so it’s a few minutes walk away to access everything but by not being a main stop yourself there’s less traffic around the resort. The mini mart in the resort is very reasonably priced and you can get cute souvenirs for cheaper then places around. The complimentary breakfast was also better than we thought it would be and you can also order other food at the same time. My husband enjoyed the french toast for an extra fee. The fridge for the room is in the bathroom which was different and took us awhile to realize. Waikiki beach is like a two minute walk away and the water is so clear you can see the fish swimming around you. The sand is so soft. There’s also tons of places to eat within walking distance.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Response from Kris White, Guest Services / Front Office at Waikiki Resort Hotel
Responded Feb 8, 2022
Thank you for sharing this thoughtful review with the TripAdvisor community. We're so glad you enjoyed our fantastic location and convenient amenities. We take pride in what we do, and it's always a joy to receive positive recognition. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon. Aloha
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Yes you leave your bags with door men in the lobby area until check in…
During covid they gave out boxed breakfast to go. Covid over and there is an included continental breakfast. You CANNOT take food to go here.
There are no in room decaf pods.
Yes. An outdoor and indoor parking spaces
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"Pool not nice well the view and situation aren’t Budget hotel great for base only Don’t expect all that the hotels on the beach front offer"Read full review
"You can't beat the location of this hotel. It's one block off the beach and has a million dollar view if you're on the ocean side. "Read full review
"Waikiki area is expensive. If you can eat in and don’t book right on beach you’ll save $$$"Read full review
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C$316 - C$516 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waikiki Resort Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Nearby attractions include The Magical Mystery Show at Hilton Waikiki Beach (0.2 km), International Market Place (0.5 km), and St. Augustine by the Sea (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include StripSteak by Michael Mina, Maguro Spot, and Deck..
Are there opportunities to exercise at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Waikiki Resort Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Waikiki Resort Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and Korean.
Are there any historical sites close to Waikiki Resort Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Iolani Palace (5.0 km), Shangri La (3.6 km), and US Army Museum of Hawaii (1.1 km).