Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach? It’s actually got this energy that feels distinctly Waikiki without trying too hard – if that makes sense. I mean, you’re literally steps from the beach, and I’m talking like a two-minute walk where you can still hear the waves from some of the upper floors. The whole vibe hits that sweet spot between tourist-friendly and locally aware, which honestly isn’t easy to pull off in this part of Honolulu.

The thing about staying here is you’re right in the thick of everything, but the hotel itself doesn’t feel chaotic. Check-in was smooth (I got there around 2 PM on a Tuesday, so maybe I just got lucky), and the lobby has this open, airy feel that actually makes you want to hang out there for a bit. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star property – clean, modern, good shower pressure (always important after a day at the beach). I stayed on the 12th floor and could catch glimpses of the ocean if I craned my neck just right, though honestly, you’re so close to everything that you won’t be spending much time staring out the window anyway.

What really won me over was how the staff seemed to actually know the area. When I asked about good local breakfast spots, the front desk guy didn’t just hand me a generic tourist map – he told me about this little place on Seaside Avenue that locals hit up, and he was absolutely right. The hotel’s location puts you within walking distance of basically everything you’d want to do in Waikiki, from the main beach stretch to the shopping along Kalakaua Avenue. I could grab coffee, hit the beach, do some shopping, and be back at the hotel without ever needing to figure out parking (which, let’s be real, is a nightmare in this area). The pool area gets pretty busy during peak hours – think 11 AM to 3 PM – but early morning or late afternoon it’s actually quite peaceful. One small thing that bugged me was the elevator wait times during busy periods, but I mean, that’s kind of par for the course with any popular hotel in Waikiki. Overall, with that 8.6 rating, they’re definitely doing something right – it’s the kind of place where you can tell they’re paying attention to the details without making a big show of it.

Rooms

• King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Double Room with Two Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Deluxe King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Room with Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room – High Floor with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Suite with City View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and City View with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds for 6 adults, 4 children
• King Suite with Mountain View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 3 children
• King Suite with Ocean View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room with Accessible Shower – Disability Access with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Accessible Shower – Disability Access with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Double Room with Two Double Beds and Ocean View with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• Michel from Switzerland (9/10)

  -location good but not "first row"
  -early check in was a life saver
  -modern, new room
  -in-building starbucks
  
  great overall ecperience, would come back for sure

• Susan from United States (9/10)

• Lakshan from Australia (9/10)

  close to all the bars and restaurants

• Stephanie from United States (9/10)

  Location, cleanliness, staff

• Ralph from United States (9/10)

  Everything

• Taniguchi from United States (8/10)

  Central location with parking (paid)

• D from United States (9/10)

  It was such a clean and pretty hotel. The room had so much space and they were so helpful with early check in and late check out. They also provide supplies for the beach and there are plenty of options for food close by.

• Rena from United States (9/10)

  N/A

• Miwa from Japan (9/10)

  Everything was good. The front desk staff was great, we stayed for 3 nights and they cleaned up nicely every day.
  
  The location was also convenient for dining and shopping since it was in the center of Waikiki.

• Rene from Guam (8/10)

  Spacious double queen bed room with a full sofa

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