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White Sands Hotel

2.5 of 5
431 Nohonani St., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Formerly Celebrity Resorts Waikiki) (Waikiki)
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White Sands Hotel
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Portland, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Very average place that's a little run down. Good staff who are very helpful. Had been told that there was a hot tub here, but its been closed because of federal regulations. Is this a Hawaii thing as other hotels I've stayed at have hot tubs. The internet fee makes this place not that cheap. Noisy hotel or at least... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Hotel was clean and tidy, well located to shops, tourist activities and the beach, staff were exceptionally friendly thanks Crytina and Christieann for all of your help and making our stay so easy and wonderful

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Chicago, Illinois
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The staff was incredibly accommodating. They gave us advice on the shuttle instead of a cab. The hotel is certainly centrally located but it really needs a complete makeover. We were given one of the so called "updated rooms" and all we noticed was new carpet. All the furnishings, kitchenette and washroom were old, tired and slightly dirty. The shower... More

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Hobart, Australia
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23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I have stayed here before when it was called Celebrity Resorts and preferred it back then to the Hilton, so I decided to book 2 nights here when passing through Honolulu. The hotel isn't going to please the fussy. It is old and a bit shabby and reminds me a bit of a hospital ward. There are no elevators so... More

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Edmonton, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Stayed at this hotel for 6 days in January. Not a 5 star hotel but very comfortable and clean. We had a kitchenette which was great so we didn't have to eat out at every meal. Everything including beach was within walking distance. Really nice pool and hot tub. Service was best we've experienced anywhere! Christianne at the front desk... More

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Myself and my family have stayed here previously. It is a clean older hotel with no frills. It is centrally located close to buses, shops, restaurants and the beach. They have a lovely pool and I had room with a kitchenette on the mail floor. The landscaping is wonderful, the hotel staff front desk Christian can't be beat for the... More

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Warminster, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Awesome service from front desk clerk, Christicann. Stayed at this hotel for 8 nights, with only reserving 4 nights to start. Due to a change of plans I needed to stay an additional 4 nights. Unfortunately the White Sands was completely booked for 1 of those nights but Christicann went above and beyond to help me find other accommodations for... More

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St. George, Utah
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18 reviews 18 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Considering the price of this hotel vs. other hotels in Waikiki, this was a pretty good deal. Basic accommodations, option for kitchentte. Even regular rooms have fridge, microwave and table. Sure, the rooms are a little dated, but clean and comfortable. Not sure who really wants to spend much time in the room in Hawaii anyway... The pool was nice,... More

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Albuquerque
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

If you are planning to stay in Honolulu, not to stay in the hotel, then pick this place....what I mean is that this is a place to crash 'n wash place, nothing spectacular, stay out late, sleep, get up, wash up then go out to explore the island. The staff was great. Location great. We got the best outta this... More

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London
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115 reviews 115 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We stayed here as part of our package and were not disappointed. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the receptionist who was super cool and laid back (Hawaiian style). Our room was on the 2nd floor and there were no lifts and after travelling for 24hours, dragging our bags up was not ideal but we were grateful for the room... More

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Also Known As:
White Sands Hotel Hawaii/Honolulu
Address: 431 Nohonani St., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Formerly Celebrity Resorts Waikiki)
Region: United States > Hawaii > Oahu > Honolulu > Waikiki
Amenities:
Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#33 Family Hotels in Honolulu
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This quaint low-rise hotel is your home away from home located just 1½ blocks to Waikiki Beach, less than a block to the International Marketplace, near shopping, dining and activities. The lovely central courtyard features a swimming pool with sundeck and barbeque grill. All rooms offer lanai/balconies open to city or pool views and most rooms include kitchenette facilities with stove-top, microwave and refrigerator. ... more   less 
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