Aqua Waikiki Wave

Could do better

This hotel is in the seedier section. Lots of drunks yelling in the alley late at night. I had to drag my bags up the front steps because they have no ramp and there was no concierge there when I arrived, but they let me check in early at 10AM with no hassle. Room was big.

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Staff

The first night my room was so-so, so I asked to switch rooms. The manager was extremely nice and switched my rooms to a very nice room with an ocean view, at no extra charge. She was committed at taking care of the guests. Just for that, I would recommend this hotel to anyone, as the staff takes care of their guests well.

Waikiki party scene

I chose this hotel because it is next to the International Market, which I discovered has pros and cons. If you are in Waikiki to party, this should work fine. You are on a main drag, as evidenced by the dozens of hookers who stroll back and forth in front of the hotel all evening. For those seeking peaceful relaxation, by far the most negative problem is noise. There are live performers at the Market and there are loud nightclubs nearby; even the car elevator at the parking garage next door can be annoying. To help at least a little, I recommend reserving a room on the highest floor you can get. They also provide free earplugs. There is no breakfast provided but there is a Jack in the Box fast food restaurant across the street and a restaurant/bar next door that serves breakfast. There is also a China Garden restaurant in the hotel, and a short walk to the International Market will offer you food choices such as Filipino, Thai, etc. Despite your ability to reserve a smoking room on the Hotels.com site, this property is completely non-smoking, and that even includes your balcony or lanai. In-room Wi-Fi worked well. As with too many domestic hotels, they had horrible cheap bathroom tissue so you may want to bring your own. Elevators need improvement.

Great Rooms, Great Price

The Aqua Waikiki Wave had beautifully rennovated rooms with comfortable beds and nice linens. The area is very convenient, only a block away from the beach. Be ready for a crowded lobby and small parking garage if you are driving, but overall it was a great deal for the money. I will return!

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a little bit noisey

the hotel was very nice, rooms were spacious, convenient location (right beside the international market place), staff was friendly and helpful. but it was a bit noisey - because of the night club 2 doors down from the hotel. but on the bright side, the hotel does offer complimentary ear plugs.

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Great experience but could be improved

The hotel was in a great location. It was close to everything but not in the middle of the noise and busyness. The hotel staff was very accommodating and friendly. The room service and housekeeping was great too. The only problem we had was the physical condition of the room. Our room had a sliding door that was broken. The towel rack was in an inconvenient and illogical position(e.i. far away from the shower). The door of our room needed to be repaired and made a loud noise each time it opened or closed. Overall, we had a great experience but things could have been improved. The little things do count.

Good hotel for the price.

Not a "boutique hotel" as we understand it in Europe. Renovation is dated 2006 but looks older.

Good room for the price.

It is conveniently located next to the International Market. The beach is about 10 mins. away(walking). The hotel room was pretty clean. The fridge was actually cold. They use 2 flat sheets instead of a comforter cover which I guess is okay. The bed was a little to soft for me and they only provide you with 3 pillows. The room had a/c which is a big plus and the view was spectacular. The downside to this place is that there is no fan in the bathroom and you have to go to the first floor to get ice. Also, their swimming pool looks like it has never been cleaned. You can't even see the bottom of it. Plus it is small and next to a garbage dump. I can see why they don't really advertise it. All in all it was decent for the price I paid. Lots of restaurants within walking distance and an ABC store 2 stores down.

great room, bad parking

The hotel was great, but the parking was not as excellent. There was a fair amount of street party noise, too.

Great room for the money

We booked this hotel because it has 2 queen size beds, frige and microwave. It's also very close to the beach, international market, etc. Front desk stuff is very friendly. As some other people pointed out. The parking is very hard and costly. It's noisy at night on the street, which may cause trouble sleeping. Elevators are slow. There are only 2 for 15 stories building. We lived on the 3rd. I would prefer to walk thru the stairs. But there is none available.

Pleasantly Surprised

We were really surprised at how much we got for so little money. The hotel had been remodeled but it was more plush than we realized for the money.