Romer House Waikiki – Adults Only

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard “adults only” for Romer House Waikiki, I figured it was going to be one of those stuffy, overly formal places where you whisper in the lobby. Turns out I was completely wrong. This place actually gets what grown-ups want: peace without pretension, and a chance to enjoy Waikiki without dodging pool noodles every five minutes.

The thing about this hotel is that it sits in this sweet spot where you’re close enough to hear the energy of Waikiki – you know, that constant hum of street performers and late-night beach walks – but you’re not drowning in it. I mean, you can still walk to the main strip in like ten minutes, but when you come back to your room, there’s this immediate sense of calm that’s honestly pretty rare in this part of Honolulu. The 4-star rating feels right; it’s not trying to be the fanciest place on the island, but everything works well and feels thoughtfully put together. The staff actually remembers your name after day two, which sounds small but makes a huge difference when you’re trying to unwind.

What really sold me was the vibe in the evenings. You’ll find people having actual conversations by the pool instead of parents frantically chasing toddlers around (nothing against families, but sometimes you just want to read your book in peace, you know?). The common areas have this relaxed energy where couples are playing cards or planning their next day’s adventure without having to coordinate nap schedules. I noticed the crowd tends to be a mix – some honeymooners, sure, but also friends in their thirties and forties who want to experience Hawaii without the chaos, and older couples who’ve clearly figured out how to travel smart. The 8.2 rating makes sense because while it delivers on what it promises, it’s not perfect – the rooms could use slightly better soundproofing, and check-in can get a bit slow during peak season. But honestly? Those are minor things when you’re waking up knowing you can grab coffee and actually enjoy it without someone’s kid having a meltdown at the next table. If you’re looking for that balance between being in the heart of Waikiki but still being able to hear yourself think, this place nails it.

Rooms

• Standard One Queen with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Standard One King with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Neighborhood Two Queens Mobility Accessible with Transfer Shower with 2 large double beds for 4 adults
• Luxe Connecting Suite with 2 × 1 sofa bed, 2 large double beds and 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 8 adults
• Neighborhood One King with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Neighborhood One Queen with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Neighborhood One King Mobility Accessible with Transfer Shower with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Neighborhood One Queen Mobility Accessible with Transfer Shower with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Neighborhood Two Queens Mobility Accessible with Roll-In Shower with 2 large double beds for 4 adults
• Luxe One King with Sofa with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Luxe Two Queens with Sleeper Sofa with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds for 6 adults

Reviews

• Marco from Italy (9/10)

  Extremely new and clean.
  Professional staff made perfect our stay.

• Gareth from United States (7/10)

  Good location and price, no children, nice restaurant, friendly staff.

• Linda from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Hotel location was comfortable walking distance to the main places we wanted to visit in Waikiki and convenient for tour pick-up places for the excursions which we had planned

• Lyn from Australia (7/10)

  The hotel was nice and the rooms were large. Great location.

• Alex from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Good location for Waikiki, provide beach towels, water refiller, clean, friendly staff

• Albert from United States (8/10)

  Location, value

• Theresa from Canada (8/10)

  Location is very convenient. Lots of restaurants nearby.

• Rhonda from Australia (8/10)

• Susan from Australia (8/10)

  Close and very “ handy “ to everything

• Anne from United States (8/10)

  Great location to shopping and beach. Beds were comfortable. Upgraded Japanese style toilet. Nice to have a balcony to enjoy morning coffee.

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