Waikiki Sunset Hotel Ocean view

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the Waikiki Sunset Hotel Ocean view – it’s exactly what you’d expect from a solid 3-star spot in one of the world’s busiest beach destinations, but honestly, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. When I first walked into the lobby, I was struck by how… unpretentious it felt? I mean, you’re not getting marble floors or fancy chandeliers, but there’s something refreshingly honest about a place that knows what it is and doesn’t try to oversell itself.

The ocean view rooms – well, you’ll actually get those ocean views they promise, which is more than I can say for some pricier hotels I’ve stayed at in Waikiki. From my room on the seventh floor, I could see past the usual tangle of hotels and catch glimpses of surfers catching waves near the Kapahulu Groin (that’s the little pier area locals use – tourists rarely venture that far down the beach). The rooms themselves are pretty standard – clean, functional, with that slightly tropical-but-not-too-themed decor that works without being cheesy. Air conditioning runs a bit loud, honestly, but you know what? After a day of beach hopping and wandering around the International Market Place, I was tired enough that it didn’t matter.

What I actually appreciated most was the vibe of the guests – you get a good mix of families who’ve done their homework and found a decent deal, some repeat visitors who clearly know Waikiki well enough to skip the flashy resort scene, and the occasional solo traveler like myself. The front desk staff seemed genuinely helpful rather than just going through the motions, and they gave me solid recommendations for local spots (try the poke at Ono Seafood on Kapahulu Avenue – it’s a short walk and way better than anything you’ll find in the tourist corridor). Check-in was smooth, no weird hidden fees or surprise charges, which honestly feels rare these days. The pool area gets pretty busy during peak afternoon hours, but if you hit it early morning or around sunset, it’s actually quite peaceful. Parking runs about $25 a day, which is painful but pretty standard for this part of Waikiki – I ended up walking everywhere anyway since you’re close enough to the beach and main strip. The 7.9 rating feels about right to me; it’s not going to blow your mind, but for the price point and location, it delivers what it promises without the inflated expectations that come with fancier properties.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with double beds, 2 double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults

Reviews

• Maddux from United States (9/10)

  This property was walking distance to almost everything! Free parking was perfect and saved us a lot of money. There was dishes in the kitchen. First aid kit and it had a beautiful view. The laundry room was very convenient.

• Kimberly from United States (7/10)

  This property afforded me a million dollar view. Walk to Waikiki and Diamond Head. There was also free parking.

• Lisa from Australia (8/10)

  The location

• Ria from United States (9/10)

  This room got the best view. The two beds were comfortable even the sofa bed. It has complete kitchen and everything you need is in there. Free parking is a plus.

• Helene from United States (8/10)

  location, spacious condo with comfy beds.

• Trudi from New Zealand (4/10)

  The view was lovely .
  Parking included

• Valerie from Singapore (6/10)

  location is great
  hosts brought some beers and Hawaiian cookies
  view was nice

• Amy from United States (6/10)

  area

• Bety from Australia (8/10)

  location was great not too far from the main strip everything u need is close by

• Yusuf from Germany (8/10)

  UNser Zimmer befand sich in der 32´ten Etage mit Blick aufs Meer. Faszinierende Sonnenaufgänge waren garantiert und vom Balkon aus die Surfern bei Ihren Kunstücken zu beobachten ein Genuss.

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