OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Paradise Hotel – it’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be the fanciest spot on the strip, but honestly? That’s exactly why it works. When I first walked into the lobby, I was expecting something pretty standard for a 3-star place, but there’s this laid-back vibe that immediately tells you they get what Waikiki is actually about. You’re literally steps from the beach (and I mean you can hear the waves from some rooms), but you’re not paying those crazy beachfront premiums that’ll wreck your vacation budget before you even order your first mai tai.

The thing about this place is it sits in that sweet spot where you’re close enough to all the action on Kalakaua Avenue – you know, the main drag where all the street performers set up at night – but far enough back that you can actually sleep without hearing every drunk tourist stumbling back to their hotel at 2 AM. I mean, the rooms aren’t going to blow your mind or anything, but they’re clean and comfortable, and honestly, when you’re spending most of your time on the beach or exploring the island, do you really need marble countertops? The staff seems to actually live here (not just work here, if you know what I mean), so they’ll give you real recommendations instead of just pointing you toward the tourist traps. One guy at the front desk told me about this local plate lunch spot that I never would’ve found otherwise – sometimes those little conversations make the whole trip.

What really got me was how they handle the practical stuff without making a big deal about it. Check-in was smooth, they didn’t nickel and dime me for every little thing, and the whole place just feels… reliable, I guess? It’s not trying to be something it’s not. You’ll see families with kids running around the pool area during the day, couples having coffee on their lanais in the morning, and solo travelers like me just doing their thing without anyone bothering them. The location means you can walk to Duke’s for sunset drinks, hit up the International Market Place when you inevitably forget to pack something important, or just wander down to the beach when that Waikiki magic hits you. Sure, it’s got a 7.8 rating and not higher, but sometimes those slightly-under-the-radar places end up being exactly what you needed without all the pretense.

Hotels in Hawaii offer guests the perfect blend of tropical luxury and modern comfort, with many featuring surfing concierge services and traditional Hawaiian spa treatments to enhance the authentic island experience.

Rooms

• One Bedroom Suite with Partial Ocean View with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• One Bedroom Suite with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Waikiki View with Two Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Accessible Waikiki View with Two Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Waikiki View with One King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Accessible Waikiki View with One King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Waikiki View with One Queen Bed with 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Studio Kitchenette with One King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Studio Kitchenette with One Queen Bed with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One Queen Bed with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Queen Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• 2 Doubles with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• 1 Bedroom Suite Partial Ocean View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Suite with 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Suite Partial Ocean View with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Suite Partial Ocean View with 2 double beds and 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• Studio Kitchenette with Two Double Beds with 2 double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• 1 Bedroom Suite Partial Ocean View with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children

Reviews

• Victor from El Salvador (8/10)

  Great value for location and amenities.

• Angela from Australia (8/10)

  Great location and close to the beach. Only a 10 to 15 minute walk to the main shopping mall. The staff were very helpful and organised a taxi for the airport

• Laure from Germany (7/10)

  The cleanness, the modernity of the lobby, the view, the nice smell in the hotel, the nice Polynesian ambiance, the nice staff, the perfect location very near Waikiki, the comfort of the bed, the big space in the room.

• Cyd from United States (8/10)

  Location and clues to the beach.

• Sandra from New Zealand (8/10)

  Location and staff

• Nicole from Australia (7/10)

  The rooms were very clean and staff did their best to be helpful despite the renovations and disruptions

• Janine from New Zealand (9/10)

  Location was excellent! Easy walk to the beach and the supermarket across the road was a bonus 🙂

• Emily from United States (7/10)

  Location was great! Staff was friendly and helpful.

• Michelle from Australia (7/10)

  The pool area is lovely and it’s in a great location. The beds and pillows were very comfortable

• Rachel from United States (9/10)

  It was great location even though going through renovations it was quiet and clean

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