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Located in the heart of Waikiki, 2 minutes' walk to Waikiki Beach, Halepuna Waikiki is a luxury boutique hotel surrounded by shopping and dining. The property was designed by internationally acclaimed interior design firm, Champalimaud and features works of several Hawaiian artists in partnership with The Honolulu Museum of Art public art program.

Very nice rooms, great location, great staff

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9
Superb
1,917 reviews
Price from
SEK 4,302
per night

A fresh fruit bowl and signature chocolates welcome guests in each room at Halekulani. All guest rooms include a luxurious en suite bathroom with plush bathrobes, premium toiletries, marble vanities, deep soaking tub and a separate glassed-in shower. A flat-screen TV is also provided.

Loved the location , the personal service and the valet parking

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9.3
Superb
717 reviews
Price from
SEK 8,322
per night

VIVE Hotel Waikiki is a 100% non-smoking boutique hotel, just 7 minutes’ walk from Waikiki Beach, offers free WiFi and modern guest rooms with mountain, city or ocean views. Diamond Head is 3.2 km away.

*close to beach, shopping areas and eateries; *staff service was the best on the whole state that I came across esp. valet and front desk; *they got me into my room earlier, unlike most places who don't bother until it's dead on the check in time or even late

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8.7
Fabulous
1,243 reviews
Price from
SEK 2,663
per night

Located across from upscale shopping on Luxury Row, Oasis Hotel Waikiki is 2 minutes’ walk to the Royal Hawaiian Center and 5 minutes' walk to Waikiki Beach.

A spacious balcony, 42-inch flat-screen TV, an electronics charging station and urban loft-style décor are included in each air-conditioned guest room. An en suite bathroom with over-sized deep soaking tub, hand-held shower head and hair dryer is also provided. A small refrigerator and a coffee machine are included in each room. Select suites offer a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, a microwave, and a rice cooker.

Breakfast is so delicious,staff is friendly.The hotel is worthy.

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8
Very good
2,847 reviews
Price from
SEK 2,074
per night

Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel, a uniquely-shaped hotel and a landmark along Waikiki’s Kalakaua Avenue, is across from Waikiki Beach. It features rooms with a balcony and a view of the ocean or the city. WiFi is available throughout the property.

Our room had a breathtaking panoramic view of the ocean, beach, and palm-lined boulevard from our bedside and Lanai.

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8.1
Very good
1,014 reviews
Price from
SEK 2,689
per night

Located 1 block from Waikiki Beach, Queen Kapiolani Hotel features panoramic views of Diamond Head from the outdoor pool and sun terrace. Spacious rooms include a 49-inch flat-screen TV and a refrigerator.

Bed was very comfy, clean room, beautiful view of Diamond Head and ocean

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8.4
Very good
3,263 reviews
Price from
SEK 3,263
per night

Across from Waikiki Beach and offering stunning views of Diamond Head and the Pacific Ocean, this 100% non-smoking hotel offers a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace with ocean views.

Yoshitsune offers authentic Japanese breakfasts and fresh Japanese cuisine, sake and cocktails for lunch and dinner. The beachfront LuLu's Waikiki serves Island and Asian-American dishes all day and offers late-night entertainment and dancing. A quick-service restaurant offers casual fare and organic, gourmet picnic fixings.

The view was absolutely amazing, the staff were so friendly and always happy to help, the location was great!

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8.1
Very good
1,522 reviews
Price from
SEK 2,889
per night

Just 1 block from Waikiki Beach, Renew offers a 50-inch flat-screen TV in every modern room.

Featuring a view from rooms with a private balcony (in selected rooms), these rooms include air conditioning, an iron board, a seating area and an en suite bathroom with a bathrobe, a hairdryer, and a shower/tub combination.

The location was ideal, the view from our room was spectacular and the room was nicely decorated. Owen at the concierge was extremely friendly and helpful. Will be back for a third time! Aloha & mahalo

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8.5
Very good
1,440 reviews
Price from
SEK 2,330
per night

Guests of this hotel can explore the Hawaii Convention Center, spend the day at Ala Moana Park or experience stunning views from Diamond Head nearby. A discount on the Bishop Museum admission for one adult and children under 17, Honolulu Museum of Art admission for one adult and children under 18, and the on-site IHOP restaurant are provided.

Great location and pretty quiet considering it was Waikiki.

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8
Very good
1,118 reviews
Price from
SEK 2,164
per night

Featuring a 280,000 gallon, two-story saltwater Oceanarium in the middle of the lobby filled with a large variety of colorful native Hawaiian reef fishes, ‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach offers beach side accommodation in Honolulu and boasts several on-site restaurants and a bar. Many rooms & suites provide unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head.

great location at the beach comfortable room with balcony

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8
Very good
3,416 reviews
Price from
SEK 4,877
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: SEK 4,122.78
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 566 reviews
    The room was huge. Loved the wooden floor. Very stylish with eye for detail. And really different to all the rather standard rooms you will find in most places. The view at the park and diamond was stunning. And total privacy. Loved the morning on the balcony with the birds and tranquility. This place is at the end, or the beginning of the beaches, and far away from the chaos further towards Waikiki. It is a good 10 minutes walk to Waikiki and the big hotels. But you can get a bike (5 minutes ride) from the hotel for free!
    Arno
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 3,052.59
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 777 reviews
    I booked the wrong date and arrived the day after my reservation start. But they still gave us a room and moved my reservation date without charging me. The service is super nice. And one day we asked is there a place we can heat our food, they get us a microwave in room lol. Also their room are very well designed. The room is beautiful and even the room key is pretty.
    Chen
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 2,483.91
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 957 reviews
    Great location, nice design, comfortable and friendly staff
    Gabor
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 2,638.71
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,100 reviews
    Great look and feel of design but appalling service and experience - do not stay here if your under 30 this is a party hotel where they host extreme loud du events without notice on prior to booking and cancel all room service.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews
    The apartment kitchen was very clean, great design, well stocked with every appliance and it made cooking for a family a breeze. The bedroom was roomy and the bed was large and very comfortable. There was also beach chairs, beach umbrella, body boards and mats - excellent thinking by the hosts. The apartment was spacious and comfortable.
    Sally
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 3,052.59
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 777 reviews
    Beautifully designed. Felt very in keeping with Hawaii.
    Lowri
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 7,673.75
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 689 reviews
    Good location, friendly staff, hotel design is nice. Have a Starbucks was nice and ABC store inside was great.
    Helene
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 3,052.59
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 777 reviews
    Great design and vibe. Really good restaurant and pool
    Rachael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: SEK 3,052.59
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 777 reviews
    Great renovation of an obviously daggy old hotel. Interior designers to be credited. Majority of staff were pleasant. Clean and neat. Check in seemed to be unorganised and don’t expect to get in early! Location is a short stroll from all the fun. Everything is a walk or cheap Uber away.
    Cassie
    Family with young children
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,169 reviews
    excellent location, great price for money, great design
    Emilie
    Family with young children

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