Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE

We stayed here for 7 days - would happily have made it 14! A well located hotel, just a short block behind the beach but retains ocean views from the ocean side. Hotel was quiet as it did not have lots of people passing through it as some of those right on the beach did. We had a deluxe ocean view room which had a great view out to sea and a little to the west. Great to wake up to each morning. Small but nice balcony was a good place for a glass of wine afternoon or evening. Bathrooms modern and good size. The pool area was good, quiet with not many children. Staff at front desk were very helpful as were cleaning staff. Easy access to beach through a small laneway between Sheraton and Halekulani. Some nice daily/ weekly activities offered each day (eg wine one day, and ice cream sample the next) Halepuna bakery next door is excellent. Would definitely stay here again.

Location is absolutely top-notch - right in the heart of Waikiki. It is hard to beat this location - next door to Halekulani, Royal Hawaiian and Sheraton. Initially, we were given a room with a unpleasant view on the Waikiki side looking straight out to a car park, which was also a little noisy. However, after speaking to the manager (Ryan was superb on this front), we were moved to the ocean side - one room at no extra cost and the second for US$25 per night I think. These were stunning by comparison and really made the trip. Nice touches were the complimentary daily activities - one was a wine night between 5-7pm and the other we attended was shave ice between 3-4pm. Also brilliant location to the beach - probably 1 minute walk.

The conjoined rooms was great with the kids. We had some privacy and they thought it was great having their own 'room' yet we were still all together.

Everything was absolutely perfect. The hotel itself was spotless, the rooms were beautiful with amazing floor to ceiling windows with good black out curtains too! The staff went above and beyond for us including going to such lengths to return a lost item to my possession after I checked out, so grateful for their help. There is also an amazing pool area which felt peaceful as well! All the staff are such a credit to this lovely hotel.

I know this hotel has great reviews but I thought it was only OK. Nice, minimalist decor but it also feels a little generic and lacked atmosphere. Had a slightly upscale feel to it which was nice.