Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me about the Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach? It actually feels like a real neighborhood spot rather than just another tourist trap. I mean, sure, it’s a 4-star chain hotel, but there’s something refreshingly unpretentious about the whole place that I wasn’t expecting when I first walked into that bright, airy lobby.

The location is honestly pretty solid – you’re close enough to hear the ocean (which, let me tell you, beats traffic noise any day), but you’re not paying those crazy beachfront premiums. The walk to the actual beach takes maybe five minutes, and you’ll pass some decent local coffee spots along the way that most tourists completely miss. The rooms themselves are what I’d call “smart comfortable” – nothing fancy, but they’ve got those big windows that actually open, which is rarer than you’d think in Waikiki. The beds are legitimately good, and the bathroom setup is way more functional than most places in this price range. I particularly liked that they give you actual counter space to spread your stuff out.

What really won me over, though, was how the staff seemed to actually know the area. When I asked about avoiding the cruise ship crowds at Diamond Head, the front desk guy gave me specific timing advice that was spot-on, not just some generic brochure response. The pool area gets pretty lively during pau hana hours (that’s happy hour for you mainland folks), but it dies down by 9 PM if you’re looking for some quiet time. Parking is… well, it’s Waikiki, so it’s expensive, but at least they’re upfront about the daily rate and the garage is actually attached to the building. One small thing that bugged me – the elevators are kind of slow when everyone’s trying to get down to the beach in the morning, but honestly, that’s pretty minor in the grand scheme of things. The 7.8 rating makes sense to me – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers on what it promises without any nasty surprises. If you’re the type who wants to experience Waikiki without feeling like you’re staying in a resort bubble, this place hits that sweet spot between comfort and authenticity.

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Rooms

• King Room with Sofa Bed and City View with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Room with Sofa Bed and Mountain View with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Room with Sofa Bed and Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Sofa Bed and Ocean View with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Specialty King Room with Sofa Bed and City View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Specialty King Room with Sofa Bed and Ocean View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Specialty Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Sofa Bed and City View with 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds for 5 adults, 4 children
• King Room with Sofa Bed, Roll-In Shower and City View – Disability Access with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, City View and Roll-In Shower – Disability Access with 2 large double beds for 5 adults, 4 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Sofa Bed, City View and Tub – Disability Access with 2 large double beds for 5 adults, 4 children
• Specialty King Room with Sofa Bed and Mountain View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Specialty Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Sofa Bed and Mountain View with 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds for 5 adults, 4 children
• Specialty Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Sofa Bed and Ocean View with 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds for 5 adults, 4 children
• King Room with Bathtub, sofa bed and city view – Disability Access with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children

Reviews

• Kumar from United States (8/10)

  Location and friendly staff willing to help at every stage of our stay.

• Gerardo from United States (9/10)

  Loved it

• Sheelagh from Canada (7/10)

  Good location. Great cleaning lady.

• Sanjay from United States (9/10)

  Great location, decent size of the room, friendly staff who understood our needs (helped us with check out time).

• Navaravi from United States (9/10)

  Ideal location for shopping and beaches

• Og from United States (8/10)

  Location was good! My stay was smooth. Big rooms.

• Reddy from United States (9/10)

  Neat

• Nixon from United States (7/10)

  It’s ok, is better more selection locations is good. I suggest different food daily.

• Cecilia from United States (8/10)

  The location is great! A few blocks walk to Waikiki beach and all the shopping and restaurants. Turn left and on the very first street when you come out of the hotel and there’s some food trucks lined up at night if you’re not on the mood to walk to the strip for food. Past that street is an ABC store that’s really convenient when you realize you bought too much stuff and need some extra bags and more souvenirs! Our room overlooks the mountain ( thanks for the upgrade Booking.com! ) it’s clean, the queen beds plus the pull out was comfortable and it’s spacious enough for 5 women. 5 suitcases opened at the same time and there’s still plenty of room! Each of us found our own corner to get ready without bumping into each other . The most important and special thing about this hotel is the customer service. The staff are all genuinely friendly, kind and eager to help. We felt the good vibe coming off of them as soon as we stepped out of our car! Speaking of car, Valet service is on point!! We never had to wait too long to get our car when we need it, thank you Maynard! Check in was a breeze ( thank you Joy!) with some freebies: two water bottles in a reusable bag that we appreciate once we’re out and about, the thoughtful detail of the hotel anticipating the guests’ comfort is an A+ for me. Lastly, a BIG shout out and Thank You to Duncan and his brother from the Tita’s of Manila ( that’s what they called us after a few days staying there! lol ) , they made our stay a joy!! They’re both very friendly and helpful we felt spoiled specially by Duncan who went out of his way ( after helping us with our bags ) to come back and surprise us with bubblies after he learned that we were in our “girl’s trip”!! Hyatt together with its excellent staff made our trip special and memorable!!

• Winifred from United States (8/10)

  Room was large, and the bed was very comfortable. The location was also perfect for us. We like to stay on the east end of Waikiki— Close to family we have living there, but also less crowded
  It’s a block off the main strip, which is good.

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