Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Hotel Description

You know what hits you first at the Sheraton Waikiki? It’s not the lobby or the check-in desk – it’s that you’re literally right there on the beach. I mean, you walk out the back and your feet are in sand within maybe thirty seconds. The hotel sits smack in the middle of Waikiki Beach, which honestly can be a blessing and a curse depending on what you’re after.

The property itself is one of those classic Waikiki towers – you’ve probably seen it in movies without realizing it. It’s big, and I mean really big, so don’t expect some boutique experience where the staff knows your name by day two. But here’s the thing: they’ve kept it up really well for a place that probably sees thousands of guests cycling through every week. The rooms on the ocean side are where you want to be if you can swing it, because that view of Diamond Head in the morning? Yeah, it’s worth the extra cost. The mountain-side rooms aren’t terrible either – you get these glimpses of the city and the Ko’olau mountains that most people miss because they’re so focused on the water.

What I actually love about staying here is how it puts you right in the thick of everything without feeling too chaotic. You’re a quick walk to Duke’s (get the hula pie, seriously), and if you head toward the Royal Hawaiian Center, there’s this little side street – Lewers Street – where you can duck into some decent local spots that aren’t completely overrun with tour groups. The hotel’s pool area gets absolutely packed during peak hours, like 11 to 3, but if you’re an early riser or don’t mind hanging out there after 4, it’s actually pretty pleasant. There’s something nice about having a drink poolside while you can still hear the waves just beyond the palm trees.

The staff here knows their stuff – they’ve seen every type of traveler and pretty much every situation you can imagine. Check-in can be a bit of a wait during the weekend rushes, but they usually have someone offering you water or a cold towel, which honestly makes standing around more tolerable. One thing to keep in mind: this is Waikiki, so yeah, it gets busy and it gets loud, especially on weekend nights when people are walking back from the bars along Kalakaua Avenue. If you’re a light sleeper, pack earplugs or request a higher floor.

Is it perfect? Well, no – the elevators can be slow when everyone’s heading down to the beach at the same time, and room service is pretty expensive even by Hawaii standards. But there’s something about this place that just works. Maybe it’s because it doesn’t try to be something it’s not. It’s a solid, well-located hotel that delivers on the main promise: you want to be on Waikiki Beach, and boom, you’re on Waikiki Beach. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

Rooms

• *Newly Renovated* City View King, Guest room, 1 King, City view with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• *Newly Renovated* City View Doubles, Guest room, 2 Double, City view with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• *Newly Renovated* Premium High Oceanfront King with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• *Newly Renovated* Premium High Oceanfront Doubles with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• *Newly Renovated* Partial Ocean Doubles, Guest room, 2 Double with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• *Newly Renovated* Guest room, 1 King or 2 Double, Ocean view with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• *Newly Renovated* Oceanfront King, Guest room, 1 King, Oceanfront with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• *Newly Renovated* Oceanfront Doubles, Guest room, 2 Double, Oceanfront with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• *Newly Renovated* High Oceanfront King, Guest room, 1 King, Oceanfront with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• *Newly Renovated* High Oceanfront Doubles, Guest room, 2 Double, Oceanfront with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• *Newly Renovated* Diamond Head Oceanfront King, Guest room, 1 King, Oceanfront with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• *Newly Renovated* Diamond Head Oceanfront Doubles, Guest room, 2 Double, Oceanfront with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• *Newly Renovated* Large Luxury, Larger Guest room, 3 Double, Oceanfront with 3 double beds for 5 adults, 4 children
• *Newly Renovated* Malia Ocean Suite, Oceanfront with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• *Newly Renovated* Kai Ocean Suite 1 King, 1 Bedroom Larger Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• *Newly Renovated* Ohana Suite, 2 Bedroom Larger Suite with 2 double beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• *Newly Renovated* Partial Ocean King, Guest room, 1 King, Partial ocean view with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• *Newly Renovated* Oceanfront King with Adapted Tub – Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• *Newly Renovated* Kai Ocean Suite 2 Doubles, 1 Bedroom Larger Suite with 2 × 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Family Twin Room with City View with 3 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Traditional King Room with Tub – Mobility and Hearing Accessible with 2 double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Traditional Double Room with Two Double Beds and Tub – Mobility & Hearing Accessible for 2 adults, 1 child
• Traditional Double Room with Roll-in Shower – Mobility and Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Traditional King Room with Roll-in Shower – Mobility and Hearing Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Studio with Sofa Bed – Hearing Accessible with 2 double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Studio with Sofa Bed and Adapted Tub – Mobility and Hearing Accessible for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with City View and Tub – Mobility Accessible with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with One King Bed/City View/Tub – Mobility Accessible for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Infinity Oceanfront with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Double Room with Infinity Oceanfront with 2 double beds for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Sabha from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The location, views, pools and room are all amazing. We booked the diamond head oceanfront view and it was worth every moment. The view as truly something special. I would book this hotel again in a heartbeat. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at.

• Cathy from Australia (9/10)

  Location, facilities, cleanliness

• Melissa from United States (9/10)

  Location and the amount of facilities

• Skye from New Zealand (9/10)

  We have stayed here twice before with a bunch of friends and enjoy it every time. The infinity pool is great to cool off at the end of the day.
  it’s so close to everything.

• Cecily from United States (9/10)

  Location and beautiful room.

• Natalia from Poland (8/10)

  Localization pool live music

• Ioana from New Zealand (9/10)

  Very clean and modern rooms, easy check in, friendly staff. Location was amazing as it was surrounded with shops and food places. We loved the pool and the beach right outside. Games for the kids, we also stayed in the partial ocean view room and was great, beautiful view of the ocean and the city, we also watched the Friday night fireworks from our balcony. Everything was amazing, definitely the best resort vibe.

• Muriel from United States (9/10)

  The property was in a very convenient location

• Darroch from United States (8/10)

  Pool, 2 bedroom suite, Lobby.

• Nerijus from United States (9/10)

  The view into the ocean from the balcony was amazing.
  The staff were friendly and helpful and great many useful stores on the bottom floor.
  The whole Waikiki area is gorgeous.

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