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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.

Friendly and helpful staff. Room was clean and comfortable would definitely recommend

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9
Superb
1,844 reviews
Price from
£318
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.

Great laid back pool with awesome staff. No fighting for chairs like the other hotels!!

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9.3
Superb
704 reviews
Price from
£588
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.

location and staff. offering beach chairs, mats and umbrellas

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8.7
Fabulous
1,220 reviews
Price from
£188
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.

Fantastic location, very helpful staff

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8
Very good
2,809 reviews
Price from
£154
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.

view from the balcony; king suite

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8.4
Very good
3,250 reviews
Price from
£230
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.

Great location for a more chilled stay at Waikiki. The picture says it all - next to the green of the park and a few steps away from the beach. Excellent staff were very helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable and the ‘partial view’ was directly to the beach. Had such a good stay we’re going back again ( a few days later)

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8.1
Very good
1,480 reviews
Price from
£224
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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8.6
Fabulous
1,396 reviews
Price from
£182
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.

Localization, very nice service crew, clean and comfortable room. Despite having room with balcony to the city side, an urban view was also very nice. Sitting there after all day was relaxing. Great time spent there. Close to the craft beer bar and food trucks, 7 Eleven and classic grocery store. Bus stop just beside the hotel.

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8
Very good
1,095 reviews
Price from
£151
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.

A very nicely decorated and beautiful resort located in the perfect spot of Waikiki.

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8
Very good
3,345 reviews
Price from
£356
per night

Offering an outdoor pool with a sun deck and BBQ facilities, Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites, an Aqua Boutique Hotel is 10 minutes’ walk to Waikiki Beach.

A flat-screen TV is included in each air-conditioned guest room at Luana Waikiki, an Aqua Boutique Hotel. Select rooms offer a balcony, kitchenette or full kitchen.

Hotel very close to everything, shopping, restaurant and beach. if we go back again to Waikiki i will definitely booked again in this hotel. staff are friendly too.

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8.4
Very good
779 reviews
Price from
£156
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £155.54
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,477 reviews
    The Asian style of architecture and interior design is highly appreciated 🙏 Second, each breakfast with a coupon providing a variety of choices only for $5.25 is worthwhile. Third, the hotel is located in the city centre, so it is very convenient for conference, travelling & shopping.
    Sham
    Solo traveller
  • 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: £153.57
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 842 reviews
    Lovely boutique hotel, it had the feel of a classic hotel looks a little dated but I think that only adds to its charm.
    Rebecca-leigh
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £215.15
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 749 reviews
    Quiet, intimate boutique hotel with a lovely pool and friendly staff
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £225.97
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 746 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
  • Avg. price/night: £169.46
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,056 reviews
    Very cool and chill hotel central to everything. Beds were so comfy and the interior design of the hotel was funky as.
    Shaun
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £169.46
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,056 reviews
    The hotel was very nicely put together. The interior design was fantastic with lots of details that really made it feel like a 5 star experience. The pool, loungers and bar were a great outdoor space with the bar seat swings bringing a lot of joy to many!
    Mairi
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £169.46
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,056 reviews
    nice pool area, quite, top located near Waikiki beach and all shopping possibilities, nice restaurants, bars, shops and supermarkets nearby lovely interior design, big rooms
    Sonja
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £356.32
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,344 reviews
    Stunning interior design/decor in the lobby and shared areas. Very stylish pool and Swell bar with live music each night. Great vibe, love the lighting and projection of images onto the adjoining building. Loved the Hawaiian cultural immersion with James teaching history and lei making.
    Zenobia
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £198.09
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 924 reviews
    The Hotel is fantastic Great design every details are impeccable The staff are extremely friendly, super cool extremely clean. They give you a 5 star hotel service ! The best ever! I LOVE it
    anna
    Solo traveller

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