We booked a Diamond Head Room and were upgraded to the Diamond Head Junior Suite when we arrived. Gorgeous view of the mountain as well as a partial view of the ocean. Staff was very friendly (except for one trip advisor downstairs) and the service was impeccable. The room was cleaned every day and the bed turned down every night.... More

The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel is a medium-rise, dated, sleepy, limited-service, unglamorous hotel that is set on a beautiful beach on the quiet, Diamond Head end of the Waikiki strip -- and it is enchanting. Rooms are small, there is no pool, common areas are minimal, and the "gym" is a vendor-operated bare-bones facility, but the service is relaxed... More

We were upgraded to a partial ocean view unit that was actually a corner unit. The blue ocean and wonderful sea breeze lulled me to sleep. The sound of the waves throughout the night was soothing and very relaxing. We joined friends for Sunday brunch at the Hau Tree Lanai restaurant and I enjoyed my Crab Benedict with lots of... More

There is no pool, but you are right on the best swimming beach in Waikiki. However, the hotel itself feels tired and dated. Louvered door to the bathroom was rather embarrassing when sharing a room with a friend. Overall, not worth the money More

We stayed here for four nights in the run-up to Christmas. It has a great location right on the quiet Sans Souci beach, and a history of having had Robert Louis Stephenson to stay. It is on the site of an old family house, although all that seems to remain is the great verandah. The staff are nice, and the... More

This is my favorite hotel to stay at while on Oahu, which I visit at least once a year. The beach in front of the hotel is beautiful, but away from all of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, which is about a 15 minute walk away (a very beautiful stroll along the ocean!). Our room had a spectacular view... More

If you don't mind walking to the "main drag" this is the spot. Since the hotel is away from the main area, the beach seems private. This hotel offers a waterfront hotel, with a inland price. You can literally exit th hotel and step on the beach (and go swimming). We had a dimond head view and were on like... More

I love this charming boutique hotel overlooking the park at the quiet end of Waikiki. My first stay here was in 1975. It's a tad expensive compared to 1975, but you can usually get upgraded when you arrive for a reasonable price. Our room was 817, on the corner with a panoramic view of the ocean, the park, and the... More

And a world away in ambiance. No bachelor parties here. The bar closes around 10 and the Hau Tree Lanai is where longtime Honolulu residents mark special occasions. The rooms are clean if a bit dated, the service is great, and there's a sweet locals beach, with a lovely reef for snorkeling and turtle-seeking. Out front, there's all of Kapiolani... More