Aqua Palms Waikiki Hotel was newly renovated in 2020, and is located a short walk from Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, Duke Kahanamoku Beach, Ala Moana Center and the Hawaii Convention Center.
In 2023, the hotel was awarded Travelers’ Choice Award by TripAdvisor, Best Boutique Hotel by Hawaii Magazine Readers’ Choice Award and it was AAA Approved, making it a great place for a romantic vacation, family or group stay or a short layover.
The hotel offers a variety of accommodations including the City View Room, Diamond Head View Room and Deluxe Junior Suite. The Luxury 1 Bedroom Suite comes with a full kitchen. Some rooms feature private balconies, and all have WiFi access.
For a spot of retail therapy, head for Ala Moana Center, 15 minutes’ walk away. It’s home to Macy’s, Nordstrom and dozens of local specialty stores and restaurants.
For dining, Aqua Palms Waikiki has its own restaurant – IHOP, serving everything from world-famous pancakes to burgers and milkshakes – hotel guests also receive a 15% discount.
Resort activities include a plunge pool and deck with a BBQ grill for outdoor entertaining. Don’t miss the free fireworks display every Friday night at 7:45pm (Sep-May) and 8pm (Jun-Aug) at Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. There’s also a bus stop across the street to access some of Hawaii’s top attractions.
Guests who enjoy sampling regional cuisine and visiting local attractions will find no less than 69 restaurants and 29 attractions within 0.3 miles of this hotel.
Remember to factor in the daily Resort Fee of US$30 + tax per day. Parking is also chargeable starting at US$30 per car per night.
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