Scenic Hotels in Honolulu

"Good value for money, definitely worth staying again. The staff were very kind. The building is old but that wasn't an issue. The bath is fine for one person, but a bit cramped and difficult if you're bathing with a child. Breakfast was delicious. Excellent location."

"We found our stay at the Halepuna to be extremely pleasant. The front desk staff and the bell people were also consistently polite, professional and helpful. We found the room very clean and comfortable and like the extra touch on the recyclable and reusable bottles provided inside our room with filling stations on various levels. It’s also an added perk to have laundry machines available for guest usage at a fee."

"I stayed here with three friends. It's a 10-minute walk to Ala Moana Center and close to Magic Island and Kahanamoku Beach. They offer free daily activities like lei making and yoga, which made our stay very enjoyable. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel."

"The hotel is very quiet, and the sea views are absolutely stunning. From the room, you can see so many yachts. It's lovely to watch them head out to sea in the morning, and in the afternoon, there are lots of people surfing. The hotel's pool is fantastic, and there's a Japanese restaurant downstairs that's incredibly delicious – we really enjoyed it, and it was only a bit over 100 for two, which is quite reasonable. The best part is how clean the hotel is; the hygiene is excellent. I'll definitely stay here again next time!"

"Everything was great except for the low floor allocation – being on the 6th floor near Kuhio Avenue, it was a bit noisy. I've stayed at the Marriott and Hyatt near Waikiki in the past two years, but if your main purpose is to go out and explore, this Waikiki Malia is really good value for money. It's more convenient for dining and shopping, plus the parking garage is integrated with the hotel, which is reassuring. The pool is small, but it's perfect for kids who are just learning to swim, almost like a dedicated children's pool. The front desk staff were very friendly, and the service overall was excellent."

"일단 풍경은 너무 완벽합니다. 호텔 앞에 해변도 좋고, 수영장에서 보이는 풍경도 너무 아름다워요. 아마 기존에 오래된 리조트를 리츠칼튼에서 인수해서 그런거겠지만 아쉬운 점도 많이 보였습니다. 1. 청결도 - 객실 수건 안에서 잔디, 머리카락이 나와서 이용하기가 어려워서 수영장 수건이 오히려 깨끗하다고 느껴졌습니다. 2. 화장실 - 샤워실이 너무 좁고 변기랑 붙어있어서 오갈때 매우 불편합니다. 아마 리모델링 했어도 오래된 객실 특징이지 않을까 싶어요. 3. 직원들 친절도 - 다른 도시 리츠칼튼을 여러곳 가봤는데, 여기처럼 친절하지 않은 곳은 처음이에요. 아마 아시안이라서 그런것일수도 있지만, 체크인할때 시설 설명을 잘해주지도 않고, 체크아웃 시 영수증도 요청하기 전엔 내역 확인도 안시켜줍니다. Beach House 레스토랑에서는 Walk-In Welcome 이라고 하면서도 자리가 없다고 합니다. 정말 없었을수도 있지만, 예약시간 맞춰서 와서도 구석 자리로 안내받았습니다.(디너 시간이 끝나가는 시간이었음에도 예약석이라며 다른 테이블은 없다고 함) 자연광경과 로비는 좋았지만, 가격이나 리츠칼튼 브랜드에 기대하는 바를 생각하면 직원들의 태도와 청결도는 아쉽네요."

"The Rainbow Tower is quite new and the rooms are decent, but the elevators are incredibly slow. With over 1000 rooms sharing just 5 elevators, you're looking at nearly a ten-minute wait every time. I'd advise against booking an ocean view room because you won't really see much ocean; it's mostly lagoon. For a true ocean view, you'd need to book an 'oceanfront view,' and even then, it depends on the front desk's mood – they might give you a low floor where you still can't see anything. My room was on a very low floor with virtually no view, plus there was construction going on downstairs, which was very noisy. The hotel's location is a bit out of the way for Waikiki; it's over a 15-minute walk to the main area. However, it's only a 15-minute walk to Ala Moana Shopping Center. Also, if beach quality is important to you, don't stay here. The beach is full of coral fragments, which hurt your feet, and the water is murky. The towel counter closes at 6 PM, so there's nowhere to return towels after that. Additionally, they don't offer complimentary beach chairs or bodyboards, unlike Marriott where they're free. Overall, it's not really worth the price."

"I stayed three nights in a partial ocean view room and four nights in an ocean view room. If the price difference isn't significant, definitely opt for the ocean view room – the experience is so much better (the partial ocean view room barely has any ocean view to speak of). The room itself was decent, and the cleanliness was okay, but the towels had a strange smell. The hotel's location is super convenient. The second floor connects directly to the Ala Moana shopping center, and there's a Don Quijote next door, making it very easy to shop and eat. It's about a 10-minute taxi ride to Waikiki, or a 30-minute walk. Personally, I prefer the nearby Ala Moana Beach, it's very chill. Car rental parking is also convenient. Parking is charged from 1 PM, costing $41 for 24 hours. [Pictures 1 & 2 show the view from Ocean View Room 1915; Picture 3 shows the view from Partial Ocean View Room 1104]"

"Hygiene: Excellent. The entire place was very clean and tidy, with no trash or dust, and no unpleasant smells – everywhere smelled fresh. The gym was also clean. The only minor issue was the pool, which could get a bit noisy and messy due to the crowd. Ambiance: Fantastic. The rooms themselves were impeccable, all over 50 square meters, with mostly identical layouts, just differing in their specific location. They had everything you could ask for: a bathtub, shower, two sinks, two wardrobes, a dressing table, and a balcony with a view. A special mention for the bathtub – it filled up incredibly fast, less than five minutes, which is the quickest I've ever seen. The decor was very sophisticated, with high-quality materials that gave it a timeless feel, yet it was maintained beautifully, which was very impressive. Service: Excellent. The doormen were highly efficient at opening car doors and handling luggage. The check-in experience at the front desk was great; the staff's attitude was impeccable, they were very professional, didn't strictly adhere to every rule, and were very generous and welcoming. If a room was available, they arranged immediate check-in. Any requests were handled with high efficiency; for example, beach chairs were brought and set up quickly, and anything needed was brought to the room promptly. They even helped close the curtains, making us feel truly at home. Facilities: Outstanding. The decor is very distinctive and rich in character. It has all the amenities expected of a five-star hotel. As one of Hawaii's top three luxury hotel resorts, it boasts a quiet private beach and a golf course, plus its own dolphin lagoon where you can experience close interaction with dolphins. There are four restaurants, a well-equipped gym with fruit and lemon-coconut water, and well-appointed restrooms. There are also many century-old decorations and various shops, all selling co-branded hotel merchandise, which is quite rare and unique. Overall, this hotel is absolutely worth a special trip. All aspects were flawless. What truly stands out is its century-old heritage and expansive space, yet it shows no signs of age and is meticulously maintained. I personally love this feeling of historical charm. Highly recommended."