Jul 26, 2010

Where to stay in Waikiki ~ Waikiki Resort Hotel

Where to stay in Waikiki ~ Waikiki Resort Hotel 

Waikiki Resort Hotel General description:

• Like most hotels on this island, the Waikiki Resort Hotel was built in the early 70′s. It sits barely a third of a block away (about 40 yards away) from the beach in one of the most central areas of Waikiki. The Waikiki Resort Hotel underwent an extensive renovation that ended on December 2008. It has 19 floors and almost 300 rooms, most of which are in the hotel room category with a few 1 and 2 bedroom suites. The common areas are open and ample and include a large lobby and front desk, Port Cochere, restaurant coffee shop, bar, ballroom and swimming pool. 

What we like about the Waikiki Resort Hotel:

• The central location of the Waikiki Resort Hotel and proximity to the ocean are two items highly sought after by visitors and locals alike.
• After the renovation of the Waikiki Resort Hotel the rooms look fresh and new.
• Due to the fact that is off Kalakaua Avenue, the rates are more moderate but is so close to the beach that it feels no different than the properties on Kalakaua with the added advantage of the reduced noise level.
• The Waikiki Resort Hotel has two parking areas, one covered and the other open, this might be especially suited for high clearance vehicles such as pick up trucks and large vans. Please keep in mind that all Waikiki hotels charge for parking and the Waikiki Resort is no exception.
• The Waikiki Resort Hotel is 2 blocks away from the International Market place but only 3 blocks away from Kapiolani Park, so it is walking distance to both, talk about perfect location.

What you may not like about the Waikiki Resort Hotel:

• At the Waikiki Resort Hotel the swimming pool is adequate but not very big, but then again, that is a common problem for hotels in the Waikiki area.
• There may be some residual work on the outside of the building that may be conducted off and on during 2010. We went to check on the work they are doing and it is really minor but we thought that you should know.