This is a rentable venue for a wide variety of events: graduation parties, concerts, etc…read more Located across from HCC so parking is tight, maybe 30 cars or less are squeezed in here. I would say to use a ride share as the area is still not safe to be walking around at night. Most of the staff here were hired and did not automatically come with the booking of the venue. Security outside for lines, proof of vaccination or a negative test needed to get in, BUT there are two entrances and only one is being monitored (?) like that doesnt make sense. Venue is small and tough to fit large crowds, especially if theres sit down dining space, but lots of stand up tables available both inside and outside, projector used to display the stage. Bathrooms are GHETTO! No toilet seat covers, running out of toilet paper and paper towels, plus the floors are wet. No staff available to restock so thats an out-of-pocket expense. Bar is huge with lots of counter space so thats where your food shall go. No A/C just fans so night events really are weather-dependent. Upstairs and downstairs available to see the stage but the two flight of stairs - Really... Biggest flaw is the music set-up. Equipment malfunctions or staff miscommunications makes what should be hour set ups turn to three hours or more. Musicians or MCs are left stranded and waiting. Waste of time. Spent majority of the event mic checking or borrowing gear.

This was by far the worst venue I've ever been to. I paid for VIP and have no clue what I even paid…read morefor. Nothing was explained, everything was ran like shit, and was sloppy, whatever stripper/ go-go dancers you had going on for the G- Eazy event... at least hire some girls that don't fall and eat shit. ANDDD you fucked over poor G-Eazy with your sound system. I could leave a long list of complaints. About the bathroom set up and ect. But you get the point. You guys were unorganized as fuck. It simply was a shit show. I just don't understand what the difference between paying GA and VIP were.

100% recommend and would return without a doubt if we ever find our way back to Hawaii. This was by…read morefar the best part of our trip. We stayed in Waikiki for part of our trip but then came here for our last part to celebrate our daughters birthday. Best choice of the whole trip. This area was a completely different look and feel to the island. It was so much more calming and relaxing. The hotel staff were phenomenal, the check in process was amazing and went so smoothly. We were told our room wouldn't be ready until 4PM, but Disney magic it was ready at 12pm. Which was amazing with toddlers. The attractions, there are so many pools to choose from, the lazy river is amazing, the slides were so fun! The attention to detail everywhere is so Disney but with a Hawaiian feel. It was great to be able to get towel service anywhere, there are beach toys, life vests available all free. We didn't have a hard time finding chairs. Theres some good quick food service options near the pool. We ordered a bit of everything and it was all good for pool service food. The kids loved the Disney Mickey ears shaved ice. We did a paddle board rental and the bay was so calm, clear and amazing, it was beautiful to see the bay from the kind of view and experience. We did the Character breakfast dining and that was so fun for the kids to see all the Characters come through, the food was plenty. They have photos with Mickey before and you can buy all the photos and a print out for a packaged price. The characters came by and visited with the kids it was so adorable. The servers were so sweet and amazing like a true Auntie. The kids had so much fun at all the meet and greets with the Characters. Moana and Stitch were of course the island favorite and highlight. We took advantage and took lots of photos with the photo passes and had to buy the packages because what sweet memories. Self parking was very close and in a garage so it was great for us with the car rental that we had. The valet/car staff were amazing as well, they were accommodating and helped with all the bags. Bell hop was exceptional here as well, so helpful and friendly. The room itself was cute, there was a kitchenette but we didn't take advantage of it. The bathroom was a good size and had everything you needed including liquid hand soap. The room was a decent size, but the bed was a bit smaller than we are used to, it was a full rather than a queen or king. The kids pull out sofa was much bigger, but we didn't spend much time in the room. The attention to detail was great, there was room to store your bags under the bed. We had a wonderful view of the garden/pool. Great for pictures. Mickey and friends called to tell my daughter happy birthday. Overall the experience was so memorable for our family. I was tempted to sign up to be a DVC member but we don't go to Hawaii often enough to make it worth it. But by far the most beautiful Disney resort we have been too. We love DisneyWorld but this was a different Island feel. Of course we went to the gift shop too because it was a must and had special Disney Aulani items only! The lounge they had for guest use on the day of check out was amazing feature on our last day when we were flying home. We were able to use the pool and all the amenities and then shower and refresh before out 8 hour flight home.

We have always loved Aulani. We are DVC members for 11 years…read more Property is great. Employees are great. The 3 bedroom villa was great. And huge balcony view of the Ocean. The not so great, our villa smelled like food due to the restaurant hood exhausts. But the worst part was a cockroach crawled across my son's bed cover at night. We video and photo's it. And then killed it. Found a second one. Reported to front desk. Was told a manager would contact me. No manager ever contacted me. I've written 2 emails and sent a chat form on DVC website. Still no reply. Not very stoked. And pretty grossed out. Stuff happens. But when it does, someone needs to address. Had I received a response I probably wouldn't be giving a 1star review.

Have always loved this hotel…read more There are a lot of renovations going on right now (May 2026) but I did understand it is to better the property for the future. Honestly, it didn't bother us... especially since the hours were between 9-4pm. There is a slightly heavy resort fee - so be sure to take advantage of all that is included: Pool, daily activities (yoga, crafts, ukulele lessons, beach chair rental, etc) Parking is ridiculously priced - we actually ended up not renting a car and used the public bus ... that worked GREAT! Saved over $500 (rental + parking + gas) for a 4 day trip by using the bus! The beach is across the street from the hotel ... and there are PLENTY of restaurants in the surrounding area. The hotel is and the end of the strip.... but it is still a great location. Our room was beautifully updated... good job Marriott! Would I stay there again? Yes! for sure

Horrible service. You have to rent the launge chairs and…read moreunderlies at 6:30 am . By 7 it's food out They ran out of towels for 4 hours the second day we were here. Horrible management and most stuff are rude

Food & Drink The…read morebetter half of the world food tour duo had other plans, so I invited my sister-in-law to see Stanley Jordan. We chose a table on the upper level on the right side of the center section. This gave us good views of the stage and no one in front of us blocked our views. We ordered double Hendricks gin & tonics, a Caesar Salad, Portobello Arrabbiata, and the Jidori Coconut Basil Chicken. Interestingly, the pasta dish didn't have any portobello mushrooms; it featured pieces of Maitake mushrooms. Like before, the pasta was somewhat overcooked, but the spicy marinara sauce was fine. The chicken half came with what tasted like plain rice sitting in a coconut cream sauce. The rice was described as crispy cilantro lime rice ... I don't think so. Our biggest complaint about the chicken was that it was slightly overdone ... My leg was fine, but the breast meat was dry. We passed on dessert and I had a cup of black coffee. Food rating: 3+. The Concert I've followed Stanley Jordan for a long time and have many of his albums, starting with Magic Touch in 1985. That CD opened my ears to a different style of guitar playing. I thought I was a guitarist .... No, I'm a hack. Stanley, now 66, played his Vigier (a French guitar), another one whose name I couldn't see, and a grand piano during his 1.5-hour set. I wasn't able to check out his pedal setup. If you haven't heard him play, you are missing out on a virtuoso of improvisational jazz. Trained as a pianist, he plays with both hands, on one guitar or two. He played two songs seated at the piano and switched hands during each ... All while singing. His set included Yesterday, Eleanor Rigby, My Funny Valentine, and a couple of songs from his forthcoming album, Feather in the Wind. The Blue Note is perfectly suited for small scale / solo performances by artists like Stanley Jordan. Highly recommended! Concert rating: 5+.

July 18, 2026 - attended the KPop dance event. The Blue Note…read morevenue, event, and wait service was great however the food was sub-par and over priced!. Sodas were flat, food took long (granted all orders were going in at once but it did almost an hour which included waiting to place to arrival of food). Ordered a kids meal and this pork shrimp, basically shumai. It seemed like it was costco products throughout but was over priced. Guess it was a donation. Staff was great and friendly. Hotel was under renovation so it wasnt super conformable regarding temperature. Meow.

This was our first time visiting Hawaii, and we stayed at the Hilton for one week. We had an…read moreamazing experience from start to finish. Our room was clean, comfortable, and had a breathtaking ocean view. Waking up to such a beautiful view every day was truly unforgettable. The location of the hotel is also excellent, with the beach only about a 5-minute walk away. It was very convenient to enjoy the ocean, explore the area, and spend quality time with our family. The hotel offers a great atmosphere, with a bar and breakfast area located downstairs. You can choose from the menu or enjoy the buffet option, and we were very satisfied with the quality and variety of the food. The staff was professional, friendly, and always welcoming. Everyone we met made us feel valued and well taken care of. The service, cleanliness, location, and overall experience exceeded our expectations. We had a fantastic stay and would highly recommend this Hilton to anyone visiting Hawaii. We would definitely come back again!

These rooms are terrible for the price and it's far from the beach. I was pretty disappointed with…read morethis hotel. For over $380 a night, I expected much more. The room was very small and outdated, and overall the property felt more like a motel than a resort or hotel in this price range. One of the biggest disappointments was the beach access. It wasn't nearly as convenient as I expected and required a longer walk than advertised, which was frustrating when we specifically chose this location for the beach. The staff was pleasant, but that alone doesn't justify the price. There are much better options in the area that offer nicer rooms, a more upscale atmosphere, and easier beach access for the same or even less money. I wouldn't stay here again.

Though I did not stay here, I went to their bar, pickleball court, and shopette with my military…read morestatus. The drinks at their outdoor bar were cheaper than other bars in the area with a less appealing atmosphere. There was live music that was just the right sound level and it boosted the mood. The drink quality was great and Amber the bartender was the BEST! We had some fun banter throughout the evening and she was so helpful and kind. The pickleball courts are free to reserve and are an amazing amenity to enjoy and have some outdoor movement. Other patrons were kind and respectful, and the bell desk attendants were polite and fun when I dropped off and picked up the key. Reservations can be made by guest or active duty military online, which is super easy! Note: for court access day-of you must change your ID for the key into the courts. The shopette is a great place to get mass produced and local souvenirs for a great price (better than ABCs). My friend also sought out RIMPAC merch, which they sold at an extremely reasonable price! I had such a great experience with Hale Koa that I would absolutely stay here next time! Its convenient location near the Hawaiian mall, bars, restaurants, and the beach are truly the cherry on top for this establishment!

It's a military hotel, but don't let that fool you. They are well positioned on the beach to give…read moreyou amazing access to two beautiful and calm beaches. The beaches don't get that crowded, but they also have a great "kids" area with a pool and hot tub. They also have a separate adults only pool and hot tub. We ate in the on-site restaurant several times. Great food, but a little pricey. I recommend their NY stripe steak special, when available. There's a nice little Cafe with grab and go hot and cold foods. I would get breakfast there every morning. Two eggs with bacon for $5. Also nice coffee cart open daily until 11 AM. Coffee was good and they have several prep methods. Definitely do souvenir shopping in the exchange. 50-75% less than the rest of the island on the same products. Rooms are nice and clean and the staff are very attentive. Not at all what you would expect from a military resort. We also did the Friday night Prime Rib buffet. Food is definitely delicious and there's plenty of it. The dessert bar is ok, but could be better. Finally, the luau. Definitely worth the price for the activities and show. The food it ehh. It's good but the portions are small and the fish was really fishy for me. They only have one dessert and no substitution policy unless it's a food allergy. They handled my food allergy well, but no options for diabetics or gluten free, which surprised me. Still, this is definitely a five star experience!

I was staying at the Doubletree Alana Waikiki for work for a week…read more The Hiking Hawaii Cafe is located on the lower level of the hotel with an entrance from the outside and from inside the hotel. I had breakfast here 5 times before heading out to work! Highly recommend the Summit açaí Bowl! Probably the best açaí bowl I have had! The portion is large with lots of açaí, granola, fresh fruit and drizzle of honey! I ended up getting it 4 times! Highly recommend it! Skip the breakfast burrito tho. It was nothing special. Not on the same level as the açaí bowl! The breakfast sandwich was also very good! If you are staying at the hotel, you can get the food to take back to your room- they pack it up very nicely and charge an extra 50 cents for "to go" orders.

Solid place to go, especially if you're staying in the Doubletree. Lots of options and affordable…read moreprices. You get 10% off if you're staying at the hotel too. I had the street corn burrito (interesting, not my favorite), the green bowl twice (quite tasty, saved the rest of the green bowl as a smoothie for later), and had a mexican chocolate latte and a regular latte (liked the regular better). Ample seating, dog friendly, divey casual vibes, and wifi. I had breakfast down here most days - was better than hotel offerings.

Exclusive Private club wife and I were fortunate to be invited as guests. Got to play a round and…read morelunch after. What a treat! Course in great shape. All the staff, carts, snack stand, groundskeepers and pro shop staff were excellent. Attentive, professional, friendly, helpful and courteous. After the round of golf, had a late lunch/early dinner at the restaurant. Restaurant staff were excellent as well. Great views of the course, clean and comfortable. Ordered the boeuf bourguignon, fish and chips and Hawaii plate. For dessert the baked Hawaii. All were prepared perfectly and Absolutely delicious. The baked Hawaii was to die for.So good! Michelin star worthy! Compliments to the chef! Highly recommend.

We actually went to this country club for the first time for a lunch gathering. Checked online for…read morea menu prior to going, but could not find any information on the food, only the country club itself So, being that you have to be a member, or sponsored by a member to come here, it seems like you can't just drive in off the street, any time you want. Inside, it looks like an ordinary golf course restaurant. Comfortable seating and a gorgeous view of Kailua and the Lanikai Pill Box hiking trail. They actually have a good looking menu with a little bit of everything, from appetizers to desserts, and everything in between. Our table had a bunch of appetizers, fried chicken wings, shrimp tempura and coconut shrimp, cold tofu, soy beans, and kalbi. Or entrees varied from, what I could see, Kobe beef sliders, fish tacos, Reuben or corned beef sandwiches, I had the Shrimp Bahn Mi Bao, which came with 3 sweet, Chinese style buns, filled with a fried shrimp, topped with pickled carrot and daikon, and a little Chinese parsley, and a handful of fries. This was really refreshing and tasty! Dessert, there was a variety of watermelon sorbet, bread pudding, and I had a afrogotto, I'm probably spelled it wrong, but it's vanilla ice cream topped with espresso, very good!

Saturday July 19, 2025. I came here to celebrate my friend Larry his son Lawrence's Class of 2025…read moreGraduation Party! I have been here before for my friends wedding and a DLS company party way back when. I forget when though. lol. Anyway, came here for dinner, dessert and celebrate his accomplishment of being Valedictorian of his graduating class of 2025 at Pearl City High School. I knew him from birth till present day. From the main highway I don't remember having to drive on a very long and winding to get there. But, it's worth it. Plenty parking. Food and dessert was good. Service was friendly and fast. Ambiance is really nice the views, dress up more than casual and very comfortable inside here. If someone else has something here in the future. I will definitely come here again. I live Kahala and I will definitely drive to here again.

Had a holiday party here. The food was great, service was…read morefast. Loved the scenery.the space was clean and well taken of.

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding coordinator than Gentry. After speaking with several…read morecoordinators who didn't quite feel like the right fit, I knew immediately after our first conversation that she was the one. She's warm, energetic, and genuinely passionate about what she does--without ever feeling overwhelming or intrusive. Gentry stepped in about two months before our wedding and took so much off our plate. She was incredibly responsive, handled vendor communications seamlessly, and managed last-minute updates with ease. Throughout the entire process, I felt completely taken care of and confident that she would bring our vision to life. What really stood out was her attention to detail and proactive approach. She suggested things we hadn't even considered (like renting microphones), but was never pushy and always respected our decisions. Anytime I had a concern, she had either already handled it or immediately jumped into action--like when I worried about muddy transportation on our rainy wedding day, and she had already coordinated with the vendor. Despite the pouring rain, Gentry showed up with the most positive energy and made everything feel effortless. She truly made our dream wedding possible, and I can't imagine doing it without her. Highly, highly recommend!

Gentry is a total gem! She made the entire planning process so much fun. From our very first…read moremeeting, she brought such warmth, excitement, and genuine care--it felt like we had a built-in cheerleader from day one. She helped us finalize plans, but also reminded us to take a step back and celebrate why we were doing this in the first place! Gentry has a true gift. She turns checklists into celebrations, decisions into delights, and somehow makes even the most overwhelming moments feel magical. Her attention to detail, calm under pressure, and boundless creativity blew us away. Her energy is infectious, and no task or request is ever too much. On the day of the wedding, she didn't let a single detail go unnoticed. We truly felt like we had a best friend looking out for us--not just on the big day, but in the days leading up to it as well. Gentry is simply amazing. She radiates positivity, lifts everyone around her, and genuinely cares about the people she works with. She leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes. I cannot imagine our wedding without her.