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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.

The hotel is really well placed, close to all the interesting locations. You can walk everywhere without trouble. The room itself is incredible and super clean. The staff at the reception is knowledgeable and extremely helpful! We stayed for our honey moon and got a gift 🎁 Concerning the facilities, it's again incredible! The fitness is recent and great, the pool is classy and you also have a guest laundry which is so convenient! Overall an amazing stay and we would stay here again if we'd have the opportunity!

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9
Superb
1,921 reviews
Price from
AR$ 350,469
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.

Unreal staff, unreal location, unreal facilities. An amazing experience!!

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9.3
Superb
718 reviews
Price from
AR$ 646,699
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.

Staff was very friendly, loved the location and the food was great.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,245 reviews
Price from
AR$ 216,957
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.

The room was very big and comfortable. The bed was comfortable. The receptionist was super kind

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8
Very good
2,847 reviews
Price from
AR$ 168,976
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.

Close to beach and had a really wonderful charm to it . Like old Hawaii charm . You could grab towels at the desk or a water flotation device or surf board outside the elevator area . It was close to absolutely everything and the staff were so very friendly and accommodating . Would stay again for sure !

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8.1
Very good
1,015 reviews
Price from
AR$ 215,914
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.

Fantastic location only a block away from the beach, plenty of stores and restaurants in the neighborhood. Airport buses 20/42 stopping just around the corner next to Denny's. The room was clean and comfortable, complimentary water bottles were a great idea, and the housekeepers did an amazing job every day. Beach towels and chairs are offered free of charge at the bell desk. The hotel is stylish and elegant, has a great swimming pool, and delicious cocktails at The Deck on Floor 3. Definitely recommended for a value and yet luxurious stay! Mahalo for everything, I had a great time :)

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8.4
Very good
3,263 reviews
Price from
AR$ 265,795
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.

Amazing location. booked the king ocean front room. stunning view of the ocean right across the street. close to everything.

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8.1
Very good
1,522 reviews
Price from
AR$ 235,367
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.

Beautiful room, wonderful location. Helpful staff.

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8.5
Very good
1,440 reviews
Price from
AR$ 189,838
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.

Aqua Palms is my preferred hotel now in Honolulu. The price is lower than other hotels in the area and it is very clean and comfortable. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance so it's easy to find what you need close by.

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8
Very good
1,118 reviews
Price from
AR$ 176,278
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.

i like view Beach and Service for hotel

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8
Very good
3,418 reviews
Price from
AR$ 397,339
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 335,866.43
    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: AR$ 248,681.79
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 778 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: AR$ 202,354.31
    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: AR$ 195,981.19
    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: AR$ 248,681.79
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 778 reviews
    Beautifully designed. Felt very in keeping with Hawaii.
    Lowri
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 625,149.64
    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: AR$ 248,681.79
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 778 reviews
    Great design and vibe. Really good restaurant and pool
    Rachael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: AR$ 248,681.79
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 778 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
     · 1,171 reviews
    excellent location, great price for money, great design
    Emilie
    Family with young children

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