2570 Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
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Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about The Twin Fin Hotel? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try too hard to impress you, but somehow ends up doing exactly that. I mean, it’s a solid 4-star spot with a 7.9 rating, which honestly feels about right – not perfect, but definitely the kind of place where you’ll sleep well and wake up happy you chose it.

The whole vibe here is sort of effortlessly coastal, if that makes sense. When you walk into the lobby, there’s this subtle nautical thing going on without being all cheesy anchors-and-rope decor. The staff actually knows what they’re doing too – check-in was smooth, and the front desk guy gave me some genuinely useful tips about the area that weren’t just the usual tourist spots. The rooms are well, they’re comfortable. Nothing revolutionary, but the beds are properly firm (thank god), and there’s enough space to actually unpack without playing luggage Tetris. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night – you’d think with the name “Twin Fin” it might attract a party crowd, but it’s more the type of place where people come to actually relax.

Here’s the thing though – this hotel gets the little details right. The shower pressure is excellent (seriously, why is this so rare?), there’s decent lighting for reading, and they’ve got outlets in all the right places. The cleaning staff clearly cares about their work too; everything felt genuinely clean, not just surface-level tidy. I did notice the WiFi can get a bit sluggish during peak hours, but honestly, that might be a blessing in disguise depending on what kind of trip you’re on. The common areas have this lived-in comfort that makes you want to hang out with a coffee or a drink – there’s usually a good mix of business travelers and couples, creating this nice low-key energy. Breakfast is actually worth getting up for, which isn’t something I say often about hotel food. It’s not fancy, but it’s fresh and they clearly put thought into it rather than just throwing out some sad continental spread. If you’re looking for a place that delivers on the fundamentals without any unnecessary fuss, The Twin Fin really does hit that sweet spot between comfortable and memorable.

Rooms

  • City View Double Room with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Double Room with Partial Ocean View with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Double Room with Ocean View with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Premier Double Room with Oceanfront View with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Junior Suite with Two Double Beds with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Junior Suite with King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 2 children
  • Partial Ocean View Hotel Room – Accessible with 1 large double bed, or and 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Oceanfront King Hotel Room – Accessible with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
  • Oceanfront Two Doubles Hotel Room – Accessible with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • City View King with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
  • Partial Ocean View King with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
  • Ocean View King with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • Premier Oceanfront King with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
  • Partial Ocean View Two Doubles – Club Access with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Partial Ocean View King – Club Access with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
  • Ocean View Two Doubles – Club Access with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Ocean View King – Club Access with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
  • Premier Oceanfront Two Doubles – Club Access with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Quadruple Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 2 children
  • Suite with Partial Ocean View – Club Access with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
  • Junior Suite with King Bed – Club Access with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
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Reviews

  • Kamila from Poland (8/10)

    view from the room, balcon, comfortable bad,

  • Leslie from United States (7/10)

    Came w use of boogie board, beach chair etc. the beach had a swimming area as well as an area for boogie boards. The hotel was ok, righDidn’t use pool but looked fine. Had a fitness room. The roof breakfast place has a great view and the hostesses sewers super nice.

  • Landry from Canada (7/10)

    The staff was great! Loved the live music at Tikis.

  • Arnold from United States (8/10)

    Great location! Right ear the beach and lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance.

  • Rebelita from United States (8/10)

    It was the only hotel with the available sleeping arrangements for my family. Great view, accessibility to beach towels and equipment.

  • Wendy from United States (9/10)

    Location was near the beach, restaurants and downtown, but not too crowded area. View was perfect. Pool area nice restaurant on site a plus

  • Antonio from United States (8/10)

    Everything was good

  • Caroline from New Zealand (8/10)

    Location is brilliant and loved the free boogie board rentals.

  • Elizabeth from United States (8/10)

    The tiki bar vibe is amazing and the drinks and food were good. The pool was nice. The views were beautiful. The location is great. The valet provides such great service.

  • Keith from United States (9/10)

    Location was perfect right across the street from the beach

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Lei Day: 800 m
  • Kuhiobeach: 350 m
  • Fort DeRussy: 1.8 km
  • Honolulu Zoo: 350 m
  • Kapiolani Park: 1.4 km
  • Kuhio Mini Park: 500 m
  • Waikiki Aquarium: 750 m
  • Kapi Olani Bandstand: 500 m
  • US Army Museum of Hawaii: 1.7 km
  • Honolulu Stadium / Old stadium park: 3.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Cafe Glace Hawaii: 20 m
  • Restaurant Tiki’s Grill & Bar: 20 m
  • Restaurant Wolfgang Puck Express: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Shangri La: 4.4 km
  • Magic Island: 3.9 km
  • Iolani Palace: 6 km
  • Honolulu Museum of Art: 4.8 km
  • Foster Botanical Garden: 7 km
  • National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: 7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Kuapa Pond: 14 km
  • Waterfall Manoa Falls: 4.8 km
  • Peak Diamond Head (217m): 3 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Kuhio Beach: 40 m
  • Kaimana Beach: 1.1 km
  • Waikiki Beach: 350 m
  • Fort DeRussy Beach: 1.6 km
  • Queen’s Surf Beach: 100 m

Closest airports:

  • Molokai Airport: 76 km*
  • Kalaupapa Airport: 88 km*
  • Honolulu International Airport: 14 km

Facilities

General:

  • Minimarket on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Kitchen:

  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace

Services:

  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Cycling

Food & Drink:

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.7

Comfort:

8.2

Location:

9.5

Free WiFi:

8.8

Facilities:

7.8

Cleanliness:

8.1

Value for money:

7.6

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