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Aqua Waikiki Beachside Hotel

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3 of 5 stars 85 reviews
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# 68 of 85 hotels in Honolulu
Description: European-style Elegant Boutique Hotel (reopened in 1991) with Oriental theme overlooking Wakiki Beach.
  • Address
    2452 Kalakaua Avenue
    (formerly ResortQuest Waikiki Beachside Hotel)
    Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 85 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 2.5 based on 51 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 52 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 51 reviews Value
    • 3 based on 52 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 10 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 58 reviews Young singles
    • 30% based on 58 reviews Older travelers
    • 20% based on 58 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 20% based on 58 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 10% based on 58 reviews Budget travelers

Reviews of Aqua Waikiki Beachside Hotel

( 1-10 of 85 )
5 of 5 stars
West Memphis, Arkansas
Jun 11, 2008

I must admit I was scared to death to stay here after reading some of the reviews. The hotel manager was kind enough to respond to my emails and calm my fears. Nothing really worked until we walked in our room and looked out the sliding glass doors to the lanai!!! It was a gorgeous view! Although we were on... more

4 of 5 stars
Phoenix, AZ
Jun 9, 2008

We felt a little duped last week when we arrived in Hawaii last week and checked into the Aqua Honolu Prince Hotel. The bones of the place are pretty gross and I can only imagine we selected that hotel based on the wrong review or something. Fortunately they were kind enough to allow us to transfer over to Beachside. For... more

May 14, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Ok, so here is the deal, if you are look for a luxury expierence......this is not the place for you! However if you are looking for a clean room, KILLER views (floors 6 and up are best) and within walking distance to all waikiki activities.....this is your place. We knew starting off that we would not be spending much time... more

Apr 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Literally across the road from Waikik beach, easy walk to all Waikik has to offer. Understand hotel has recently been bought by Aqua chain and looks as if it will be undergoing renovation in the near future - scaffolding all around hotel during my stay with workmen there friom 9 - 5. Interior does need updating and is rather worn... more

Management response from
aquaalohasurf, area general manager

Aloha Deggy, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your assessment is correct in that the value received at the Aqua Waikiki Beachside for the location is something that cannot be found in the near vacinity. Work to the building is moving along ahead of schedule. The balcony construciton work has been completed and the exterior painters...

4 of 5 stars
Howell, Michigan
Mar 28, 2008

My adult daughters and I stayed here for 4 nights and found it totally charming. It is an older hotel that has been remodeled and updated. If you look close, you can tell it's been around awhile, but everything is clean, fresh and updated. The room is amazing. It comes with three queen beds! The bathroom was adequate, but the... more

Mar 26, 2008

This is the dumpiest room I have ever stayed in. The room was tiny and the quirky oriental furniture very worn. But nothing could out do the horrible dirty worn carpet. It was supposed to be pink but it was grey in path areas. The bathroom had been redone and was great. Other than the worn icky conditions, the linens,... more

Management response from
aquaalohasurf, area general manager

Aloha Januscal in Arizona, We sincerely apologize for the conditions you encountered while staying at the Waikiki Beachside. We agree with you that the rooms are in need of attention and unfortunately we recently inherited the current physical situation as such. Aqua Hotels assumed management of the Waikiki Beachside in mid-February under short notice. Our plan since assuming management has...

3 of 5 stars
York, United Kingdom
Mar 7, 2008

We booked this Hotel via their web site with a package including parking at $10 per night. On arrival we were placed in a room with a stunning view of a concrete wall which blocked out everything including the daylight! i asked for another room only to be told that ours was the only one available. The room was shabby... more

Mar 7, 2008

position is everything with this hotel so expect to pay for it.!!!! My husband and I stayed here Easter 2007 and hope to return one day soon. I found the staff very willing to serve when approached with respect.? I drink lots of tea and it was never a problem when I fronted up at reception with my mug and... more

Feb 25, 2008

I never added my comments before but I was so disappointed with this experience I just had to let others know. The day we arrived the hotel was in in their first day of new ownership by the Aqua group. When we were checking in I had requested a room with a view, although the reception person didn't answer me,... more

Nov 14, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel in October of 2005 for 7 days. The hotel was small but we knew that when we made our reservations. We found that the stafff was extremely helpful and gave us advice on the various activities that we should participate in and would help us to sign up for them. If your looking for full... more

Reviews of Aqua Waikiki Beachside Hotel

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Aqua Waikiki Beachside Hotel Address

2452 Kalakaua Avenue, (formerly ResortQuest Waikiki Beachside Hotel), Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815