Hotels in Waikiki, HI
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Known for its popular beach in view of the famed Diamond Head volcanic cone, the Honolulu neighborhood of Waikiki on Oahu is one of Hawaii's most famous tourist resort areas. Several dozen hotels are packed into this area to shelter the many thousands of vacationers who flock to Waikiki each year. Although the luxury properties are possibly the best-known hotels, a variety of hotels is available to accommodate most budgets. - Situated a couple of blocks from the beach, this luxury hotel provides 24-hour casual dining at its MAC 24-7 restaurant, which Honolulu Magazine listed in its Top 5 Hotel Restaurants in January 2009. The hotel also offers two bar areas, a snack and coffee bar, a swimming pool, fitness center and free wireless Internet service. Each of the hotel's 601 guest rooms and suites features tropical decor, a private lanai (balcony), marble bathroom, comfortable beds with down bedding, an in-room refrigerator and laptop safe. The Prince Kuhio also offers a special feature called GuestLink in its rooms, which allows guests to connect virtually any electronic gadget to the room's flat-screen television.
Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio
2500 Kuhio Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-922-0811
hilton.com - For those seeking a more homelike experience, this moderately priced all-suite property offers condominium-style accommodations with separate bedrooms, private lanais and fully equipped kitchens. A key feature of the property is its massive recreation deck on the sixth floor, which includes a playground for the kids, a heated swimming pool and whirlpools, basketball and tennis courts, and a putting green. Children receive a special sand pail filled with goodies upon arrival. Wireless Internet service is available, and you can even arrange for grocery delivery to your suite. The beach is about a block away.
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan
201 Ohua Avenue, #406-2
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-922-0555
astonhotels.com - This hotel is moderately priced, and provides an outdoor pool with a sundeck, an exercise room, free wireless Internet service and a business center. Every guest room has a safe, mini-refrigerator and coffeemaker, and some rooms have microwaves. Waikiki Beach is a short drive from this location, and the Ramada Plaza is convenient to other attractions including the Kahanamoku Lagoon and the Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Numerous restaurants and shopping areas are also within walking distance.
Ramada Plaza Waikiki
1830 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-955-1111
ramadaplazawaikiki.com - This property on Waikiki Beach offers a beachside experience with plenty of amenities for a surprisingly economical rate. Hotel guests can choose a basic budget interior room or one of the larger beachfront rooms with private lanai for a slight increase in the rate. All rooms feature Asian-style decor and have mini-refrigerators, safes and free wireless Internet. Guests also receive access to the AquaSpa facilities in three locations around Waikiki Beach.
Aqua Waikiki Beachside Hotel
Corporate Office
1850 Ala Moana Boulevard
Waikiki Beach, HI 96815
808-943-9291
aquaresorts.com
