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Sharon T.

Overall had a great stay at Wayfinder Waikiki! Check-in was super smooth, and the staff throughout our stay was great! They offer valet parking only which was $55 / night at the time of our stay. If you want to try to avoid paying for parking, there is street parking on Ala Wai Blvd which is adjacent to the hotel, so the walk is not far at all. This is a very busy street though and parking can be hard to find, so I would only try to do this if you're willing to be patient and think it's worth trying to find free parking. Also be aware of the street sweeping schedule! The hotel has a small cafe that serves coffee, tea and pastries during the day and a restaurant, Redfish, which has breakfast/brunch and dinner services. They're both very convenient. They also have a pool with a jacuzzi, and a pool-side bar. We had a welcome drink at check-in so we were able to try one of their drinks and have a keepsake cup from the trip! The room itself was quite nice - it felt clean and overall well-maintained. I believe these rooms were renovated recently, so that could be why. The only slight downside is the noise from outside does come through the windows pretty easily - if you're a light sleeper that might be a bit bothersome. The other issue that we experienced during our stay was related to the elevators. There was only one working elevator and it was extremely slow. At some point we just started taking the stairs exclusively because waiting for the elevator was rather frustrating. I also appreciated that they offered different amenities for rental! We were able to rent out beach chairs, towels, boogie boards, and a GoPro during our stay! The GoPro was great to use, but of course you will need to transfer your footage and clear out the memory card before you return it, so if you plan on using this, bring a device for transferring footage! Location-wise, the hotel is just down the street from Waikiki Beach, so it's a very close walk! This made it super convenient to get to all the shops and food spots in the area!

Gorgeous uncrowded pool area
Laurie V.

The room was small and stuffy for four people, but for one our two it would be just fine. I found it to be conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki and the grounds were well-kept. The pool was beautiful. They provided sunscreen and aloe there which was a nice touch. It wasn't crowded and the lounge chairs were in the shade. The restaurant there was really good and everyone who works at this hotel is very friendly. It's a nice small boutique hotel amidst corporate giants. It was reasonably priced and I would stay here again!

Love sitting at the pool.
AmberAyame T.

We stayed here about 2-4 nights a year since they renovated. We always get the basic 2 bed room and they are very cute! The balconies are big enough to enjoy coffee or for the kids to have a snack. The lobby, gym and pool are all really nice and the pool hours are longer than most places. The staff is really friendly. I do wish the coffee shop wasn't so pricy lol. But the service is friendly and the coffees really good. The restaurant has delicious vegetarian options as well. It's a straight shot to the beach and our family lives on kuhio so we love that it's so close to them and the international market. We booked the pool room for our upcoming visit and are really excited to try a new room there. The bartenders are always very friendly and bar foods really affordable and tasty! I'll take better pictures next time.

Carol Y.

Loved our recent stay at the Wayfinder Waikīkī! We were looking for a hotel in Waikiki near the beach - one that wouldn't break the budget, but was also safe & clean. Honestly, we weren't expecting much when we first booked this hotel because there had been some reviews about construction noise, and the photos of the room decor looked like it would either be a cute tropical vibe or possibly tacky. So glad it turned out to be the former! The exterior of the hotel seemed unassuming from the road, but the open lobby area (cozy seating, warm lighting, wood ceiling, stone accents) and entering our room made such a great first impression. While there was some nearby construction, we didn't notice much (if any) noise during the early morning or evening. In fact, it seemed quieter than the hotels on the main roads (Ala Moana Blvd). Our stay included a free welcome drink (alcoholic & non-alcoholic options) from the poolside bar, a small discount for a meal at the hotel's restaurant (which by the way, has fantastic poké!), and complimentary GoPro camera, beach chair, & boogie board rentals. While the saltwater pool is on the smaller side, there was a decent amount of poolside loungers and tables, and it's big enough to get a few laps in. I wish I could have stayed a bit longer to enjoy the pool & room more! Would happily return upon my next visit to Waikiki.

Redeemed our complimentary drinks ! Cheers !
Ari T.

I enjoyed my recent staycation here at the Wayfinder! My man had booked us a staycation for NYE/New years and what better way to ring in a new year than a hotel stay?! The hotel was pleasantly nice and had quite the aesthetic. It had scenic views and I liked that the Wayfinder was conveniently located on a busy street. And in a good area of Waikiki considering Waikiki can be difficult to navigate due to the never ending chaos 24/7. We honestly didn't expect much since there were mixed reviews of this place when we had originally looked for hotels in the past. But overall I am happy we took the chance and stayed here. Our stay consisted of bottled water and candy waiting for us as we arrived to the room. Along with complimentary tokens to redeem (alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages), which I thought was very generous and cool of the hotel to offer and we redeemed right after our night swim at their pool! They also gave a 15% off discount for RedFish Poke Bar since it's located in the lobby of the hotel! Many other amenities & services were included in the stay along with gym access & other special perks for us guests. And we had a great view of the city from our room, as well as having a nice cozy cute room. I also thought it was a nice touch for them to include robes in our closet which we ended up using to watch the fireworks at midnight. Their pool was huge (in my opinion), which I appreciated since it was spacious and people like me who don't like to be around many people , I could be in my own space. My man and I were fortunate since the time we swam was in the early evening so thanks to our luck we were really the only ones in the pool. Also , may i add in , I'm glad that the pool is salt water. As a girl who has sensitive skin , salt water is way gentler and calmer on the skin than chlorine. Since many pools tend to have chlorine in it. We didn't get to use the hot tub since there were many people in it , but I'm sure it was lovely. Staff were also very friendly and helpful. When we didn't know where the ice maker machine was , the kind worker at the front desk offered to fill our container up right there for us. And she also directed us to the machine , I think it's nice they put the ice maker in a good spot on the floor where it's accessible to all us guests. Also to add in , my only downsides from the stay were that the bathroom was a bit small and there was a time we needed to reach housekeeping but nobody answered ( but I understand it was a busy holiday season , so I assume it may have been difficult to get ahold of someone due to that fact ) . Overall I enjoyed my stay and as a local , it's always nice to get out of routine to play 'tourist' and enjoy a good staycation with a loved one! 10/10 for me , I'd definitely return in the future!

Free drinks at the pool with check in token
May W.

Nice hotel, but a bit off the main drag downtown and the rooms are small. We squeezed 3 people in the room and it was tight. On the bright side, they have free GoPro rentals for the day and workout classes. We took a morning stretching class and it was great! They also offer free drink tokens at the pool bar when you check in. We had brunch at the restaurant downstairs and it was surprisingly delicious! Nice surprise!

noisy hallway with no soundproof
Vy N.

3-star is the most accurate rating this hotel should have. Yes, they have all the renovation and it looks cute, but they need to do a little more to get to a higher rating. Pro: - cute design - good location - 15% off Red Fish restaurant, 1 free welcome drink at the Pool side bar - spacious enough. I read so many reviews saying the room is small. People need to remember this is a boutique hotel. Go get a room in traditional full-service hotels like Sheraton, Hyatt, Hilton if you want an "American standard" room size. - check-in is quick and staff is friendly Cons: - only 1 elevator works. Average wait-time is 5+ minutes, not including peak hours. - they give you earplugs for free for a reason. The noise level is super high here and soundproof doesn't exist. Hallway noise, footstep noise, nextdoor guest's noise, car honking and traffic noise, car blasting music noise, all kind of noise you can get. - AC maintenance at night??!! They left a note that an AC towel is clean from 10PM to 6AM Thursday night through Friday morning, requesting guests not to turn the AC on since there's no cold air flowing out. They should have sent the notification out when confirming the booking just so guests can plan this in advance. - sticky floor. They need to do better on the cleaning. - super soft bed. My lower back screamed for help after one night because the bed was super soft and sunk down to the frame - no lock on the balcony door - trash smell all over the hallway at 8AM when the trash trucks go around to collect.

View from the 13th floor corner suite
Chavonne J.

Such a cute experience for NYE! Great view for the city fireworks. Valeting my car was easy, check in was a breeze and I booked a Corner Premium View Kind Bed with Lanai (kamaaina price) on the 13th floor. I appreciated the 2 freed drink tokens for the pool area, but unfortunately I didn't get to visit the pool because I did a yoga class at the beach and then some shopping on the strip before the fireworks. I used the 15% off coupon for the Redfish restaurant, the food was amazing and I ordered more to go. The hotel room was so cute and cozy. I wish there was a thicker or cozy throw blanket for the evening, just my personal preference. The soap and hand lotion smelled amazing. Would have loved to see more local art on the walls in the hallways and in the room. Lanai was easy to access and very clean, the sliding doors to both lanai doors could maybe use some WD-40 and new sealing around edges to help keep out noise. The streets can be noisy at night but I appreciate the earplugs that were provide. I played white noise and slept just fine. I was a little bummed about the options for sale at the cafe downstairs. I bought a super cute shirt but definitely wanted some stickers and other small things... they seemed to be sold out of a lot. I went back twice to look and everything was picked over and a little unkept. Overall a 10/10 from me. I live here and will come back again soon with friends.

Ruth M.

Needed to stay here for 6 days and 5 nights because we are doing some renos at our place. We have an elderly dog that can't walk long distances so need to be close to grass for her to pee. This was great and even better than I expected! It was easy to book on their website and with kamaaina rates is very reasonable! It's pet friendly - $35/night and $49/night valet parking. Kamaaina is half off valet. I like that it has the parking in the building underneath so close by and all the valet guys are nice and friendly! There is a simple open lobby area where you pull up to the entrance and you can just chill whenever. Redfish restaurant, B-side cafe are right out front as well and pool and gym is a little in the back of redfish. Seems like all the employees are friendly and cool with each other which is nice, it's not all separate. When you check in, they give you a 15% coupon to redfish and a free drink token to any of the three places including the pool I guess they have fancy drinks too. Wifi, small mini fridge/cooler - don't expect it to be like a regular fridge but tip put 2-3 small ziplock baggies full of ice and that should keep some stuff like drinks cold. They also said housekeeping comes every 3 days but you can call and request to come whenever to change bedding and I think they come daily to change towels and trash. I called couple times needing help with the tv channels or lights and the front desk and maintenance/housekeeping were helpful and quick to attend to us and I wasn't waiting a long time! The shower and room were pretty clean and I like the lighting where you can dim it. In the shower it's a little dark because the curtains but I wish they put some non slip mat as it got a little slippery so be careful. One thing to note - the beds were a little too soft like it sank in the back area. Wish housekeeping mopped or used the wet sweeper first as some parts of the floor were sticky - bring some house slippers or just wear your regular ones inside. They have ice machine on 8th and 6th floors I believe. I really felt comfortable at this hotel and will def be back if need a place to stay and recommend to others esp locals.

Amanda A.

Great service, atmosphere, clean room. A little small.. but we would def stay here again.

Accessibility room on 4th floor
Susan H.

The property was very nice. We received an accessibility room on the fourth floor. We don't require an accessible room, however, I quite enjoyed the extra bars in the shower to hold on to in case of slippage. I did notice the shower had a moisturizer instead of a conditioner bottle which seemed strange to have in the shower. Otherwise, I was just missing a kettle and the room would have been perfect. The earplugs came in handy to sleep as the glass was single pane. We received a welcome token each for a free Pina colada or beer at the poolside bar. The pool itself has lots of loungers but they do fill up quick in the sunny afternoons. All the staff were very kind and made our stay the best! The food on site was fantastic. We received a 15% off coupon to try out the restaurant. Shoutout to Duane in the restaurant for the excellent service and providing some tips for things to do during our next trip to Hawaii.

Corner room with king bed and lanai
Goku U.

Stayed here for 3 nights in January. We got a corner room facing the golf course and Ala Wait Blvd. The road was very noisy as the hotel doesn't have double paned windows. Thankful for the end corner room as we didn't hear much from the hallway or adjacent doors banging. Pros: -Convenient location to Waikiki downtown without being in downtown. -Great Central location to be in. -Pool and gym available onsite. Some stretch and HIT classes available in the morning. -Beach towels, chairs, and boogey boards can be borrowed daily. -Fridge available in the room. Microwave can be requested. Cons: -Unfriendly staff. No one except for the valet service greeted us as we entered or left the hotel. -Hours for the poolside bar were incorrect, they close early and opened late. -Complimentary drink options: draft beer or Pina colada. The virgin Pina colada was pure sugar and undrinkable. -$50/day valet parking charge + tips.

Parisa H.

Very nice hotel! Super clean with friendly staff! We loved spending time at the pool (where towels were provided) as well as some afternoon cold towels or ice pops. There was also beach equipment available at the front desk free of change! The coffee and restaurant in the lobby were super convenient as well! Would come back!

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Great little hotel Good food, wonderful service. Older hotel. Excellent location. It literally is a short walk to Waikiki.

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The on-site restaurant, Redfish, has some excellent food options and is a lovely place to sit and unwind.

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Waikiki

I will never forget the way the Hawaiian breezes felt in my hair. And I will also never forget the…read moreoutstanding hospitality, accommodations and luxury of this gorgeous hotel. I love that it is in the heart of Waikiki, very walkable to shopping and nightlife should you want to leave the grounds of the resort. The nightly local music with hula under the sky is magical. Reservations for dinner, or grab a first come first serve cocktail table at 5 to watch the sunset! There is also nightly jazz in the bar. La Mer is a one of a kind French experience and Orchids is fantastic for any meal of the day. Just outside the hotel is a delightful oceanfront park where the hotel hosted yoga each day. A highlight for me. Great poolside service. The beach is small, so if you are looking to lounge on the beach, that's not really much of an option. This hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. So you know it has the highest standards. That brand has never steered me wrong. And the fact that it is not under a massive hotel chain umbrella means it can maintain its authentic individuality. Pro tip: if you have a late flight, there is a lounge where you can relax and prepare for your departure, as check out is 11am.

Extremely rude and unprofessional service coming from one of the male bartenders…read more I was accosted while coming out of the restroom , with him frantically asking if I paid the tab, treating me like some sort of criminal. The restroom is in the restaurant area. I never once left the restaurant throughout the entire evening. I was simply on my way to pick up my drink from the seating area and then head to the bar to pay. He told me I was "going the wrong way" when the way I was going would have led to me to the bar... The way this team handles tabs in this bar is abysmal. Right when I sat down, I was attempting to give my bartender my credit card to start a tab. They refused to accept my card and said don't worry about it, and that they'll take it after I'm done. I explicitly told the bartender that I was going over to the lawn right next to the bar (still in the restaurant area) to get a better view of the musical performance, drink in hand. They said go ahead. Nobody should be treated like this

Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts - Guest room

Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

(36 reviews)

$$$

Waikiki

This hotel deserves more than 5 stars!…read more We've never been so impressed with a resort on the islands that we would think about going again in the same year! Great location, very accessible to stores and the beach, and also secluded in a sense you're not in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. We came as a family of three. Not only did they gave us a warm welcome, but they provided plenty of accommodations for our baby. A baby robe which was the cutest, but also a diaper genie baby bath tub and toiletries. We were so impressed! The room views were amazing and our room was upgraded which was a super plus! Breakfast was amazing! Our favorites were their mochi pancakes. They did have construction during our stay, but nothing to really get in our way. The service and accommodation were amazing! Thank you for our great stay Ka La'i! See you hopefully soon!

Recently remodeled and one of the best locations to enjoy the Hilton Hawai'i Village fireworks on…read moreFridays, especially if you stay on the Ewa side. The service is warm and genuinely friendly. One area that still needs improvement is the elevator--it could be much quieter, and the system would benefit from modernization, particularly allowing floor selection at the entrance. Renovations are still ongoing, so access to the pool is limited. That said, the pool itself is small. If a large or resort-style pool is a priority, this may not be the best choice, and you may want to look elsewhere. What I truly love about this place is the "calm." It's ideal if you want a quiet stay and plan to spend most of your time relaxing in your room from the lanai.

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

(1.2k reviews)

$$$

Waikiki

Aloha Yelpstars, I'm a little confused by some of the Sheraton Waikiki ratings…read more Let's get into this... For my wife's bday celebration she chose to return to the Sheraton Waikiki. She last visited 5 years ago with some girlfriends and always spoke highly of the property and hotel. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon for our 9 day stay. Immediately I noticed that every employee I contacted went above and beyond to greet me and make sure if I needed help they would handle my situation. Staff here from valet, pool staff, housekeeping, bell desk, hotel check in, and even landscaping are well trained and operating on a higher than 90% of hotels out there. This level of service continued from our first to last day folks. Wendy our housekeeper was awesome and remember to tip appropriately! I want to talk about a common complaint I see in the reviews. Cost. I hate to slap you in the face with this but prices aren't what they used to be. Yes, this is a very expensive property. For us, it was worth the splurge that maybe will only be done every 5 years, but there's a reason for the high price. This hotel is roughly 2,500 miles away from the continental US and in my opinion one of the best ocean front properties in the world and you have to pay for that. If you are going to complain about cost then please stay home. Everything on an island that isn't naturally there has to be shipped there. So cost is obviously higher. I was last in Waikiki in 1995 as a child. I remember it then and seeing it again now was amazing. The food, city, and the ability to rent a car and leave the city in a flash is something unique in this paradise. The Sheraton adults only pool and the views that the ocean side hotel rooms provide are unparalleled. The kids pool is also above and beyond for the under 16-year-old age group. God speed Sheraton Waikīkī, I will return.

I recently stayed at this hotel, and while many aspects were excellent--like the fantastic service,…read moredelicious food at the restaurant, and a beautiful pool area .( 5 star ) No water at the room and store is not open 24 hour , if you come back hotel late night you have to go to the room take a bottle and come back outside fill the bottle. we had a very disappointing experience with the restaurant staff. They refused to serve us food at the pool, saying it was "dinner time" even though it was just 5 p.m. When we went inside and asked to be seated at the restaurant- they refused again, saying we didn't meet the dress code--even though it was still early evening. This was the only restaurant/dining option at the hotel, I have to take a shower change and and then I can eat something at the hotel .. where I The worst part was the extremely rude behavior from both the restaurant manager, Cassidy and another staff member, John. I told then if I change I can go outside of the hotel with lots of options and the guy (John say 2 time back to back we don't need you to come back hear , Both had an incredibly rude tone and displayed a lack of respect that should never be seen in customer service, especially from managers. After this, we left, and we couldn't enjoy the beach or pool for the rest of the day. Essentially, our entire day was ruined. A hotel should offer at least one casual dining option for guests, or they can have a section at same restaurant at least till same time as pool are open this was a huge disappointment. (0 star ) Hotel guests should be allowed to have food and beverages at anytime.

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