Waikiki Circle Hotel by Castle

Hotels
Aqua-Aston Hospitality
8.2 (2241 reviews)
2464 Kalakaua Avenue , Honolulu , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great Location
Friendly Staff
Nice View
Good Restaurant
Cons:
Small Rooms
Infrequent Cleaning
Limited Amenities
Parking Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.84
Multiple mentions of infrequent cleaning and unhelpful service related to cleanliness.
Service
8.81
Service was described as friendly and accommodating, although there were issues with responsiveness.
Location
9.35
Repeatedly highlighted as great, with proximity to the beach and shops.
Room Quality
7.3
Rooms described as small and outdated, not meeting expectations for space.
Amenities
7.33
Limited amenities noted, such as no pool or lobby area, and parking issues.
Value for Money
7.79
Many reviews indicated that the value wasn't aligned with the room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.84
Breakfast and on-site restaurant received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
8.31
Generally positive experience but marred by some service and room quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 17:21

Property Description

Unique Shape and Prime Location
Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel stands out with its uniquely-shaped building, a landmark along Waikiki’s Kalakaua Avenue, just across from the famous Waikiki Beach.

Comfortable Rooms and Modern Amenities
The guest rooms, decorated in calming shades of green and aqua blue, offer balconies with ocean or city views. Enjoy modern amenities such as air conditioning, a mini-refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, and a 40-inch LCD TV with CastNow streaming.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site “Eggs 'n Things” restaurant and catch a free hula show on select days. Children are treated with complimentary beach toys.

Ready to experience the charm of Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel? Book your stay now for a memorable Waikiki getaway!

Important information:

Resort fee includes the following amenities:

- CastNow streaming service.
- Coffee and tea daily
- Daily newspaper
- Daily in-room safe
- High-speed Internet access and WiFi
- Local and Toll-Free calls.
- Bishop Museum admission for one adult and children under 17.
- Honolulu Museum of Art admission for one adult and children under 18.
- Shell lei greeting upon arrival
- Free local calls
- DVD Movie Rentals

The hotel collects the Resort fee of USD 26 + taxes per night.

Housekeeping service is offered every 3rd day of stay.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HNL

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 43 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2241 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.84
Service: 8.81
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 7.33
Value for Money: 7.79
Food and Beverage: 8.84
Overall Experience: 8.31
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DougWorldT Solo travel Denver, Colorado
10
Good value, amenities and location
Pros:

It was good value when I booked it although circling (no pun intended) back the rates look higher.

I had an ocean view even though I was a bit sideways, the room is a bit small but well laid out. I love the RO (reverse osmosis) cold water fountain downstairs and the free DVD rentals are a nice touch. I didn't make use of them but they could be nice if you got a little too much sun or got injured or were under the weather.

Staff were friendly and helpful, beds were comfy, and the WiFi was decent.

Great beginner surfing right across the street with ample surf instructors and rentals and plenty of great places to eat and drink. I will however give the adjacent breakfast place a pass in the future because despite being across the street from the beach they are afraid of bare feet.

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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Nancy couple us
9
Great!
Pros:

Right across from Waikiki beach was a perfect location. The service by hotel personnel was excellent, as well!

Cons:

No pool, but hey the ocean is right across the street!

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Lori solo_traveller us
7
Great location & value right on beach.
Pros:

Amazing location next door to a McDonald’s & ABC

Cons:

Been staying here for years and has always been my favorite property in wiakiki. Now have new management company and has lost that warm family feel. Familiar faces and excellent customer service is gone ☹️. Have also done away with the affordable late check out for night flights. While still a good value for location, feels like a regular holiday hotel now.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Crystal extended_group us
7
It was a great hotel to stay at, just needed more space
Pros:

The location and neatness

Cons:

Small shower space and small room

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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newyork135 Friends getaway Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
10
Great location!
Pros:

Stayed here for 5 nights in January and it was lovely. It' s not right on the beach, but just across the road from it. Paid a bit extra for an ocean view room, and that's exactly what I got. The rooms are small, but definitely enough room for everything you need. Showers are small, but manageable.
The staff are really nice, and ready to help at any time. Loved that they also had a water station to enable refills.
Waikiki Circle is also close to lots of shops and eateries, and close to the Big Kahuna statue. It can be a bit noisy - street noise, AC noise (very loud), but was tolerable.
Would probably stay here again.

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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DDMMM Family Fullerton, California
10
Waikiki Gem!
Pros:

Stayed here on a recent family trip and had a wonderful time. Only found this hotel through local friends who knew this to be one of the best locations in Waikiki. The property is old but clean and well maintained, and the staff is full of aloha. We knew the parking garage was limited so we opted to go carless on our 3 day stay. Good choice as Waikiki was fun to explore on foot, and a few short Uber rides got us to nearby shopping and tourist spots.

Best part though was just relaxing at the beach and in our room. We were in 2 rooms on the 8th floor and both had wonderful panoramic ocean and beach views. We had perfect weather, so we spent a lot of time just sitting and relaxing on the balcony.

Don't think we could have made a better choice for our Waikiki stay. Highly recommend!

2026-02-02 via Tripadvisor
7
706AndrewP Family Melbourne, Victoria
6
Great location but fairly basic.
Pros:

Waikiki Circle Hotel is exactly as described - the curved rooms circle the central lift and stairs. The rooms are very small, especially for three people, but this is a relatively cheaper hotel than many in the heart of Waikiki. Excellent location if you want to be close to the action day and night, but it is showing its age. If you get an ocean view room, the views are wonderful. It is not a resort in any way that I could see - no pool (although there is a rather famous beach across the road!) no spas, restaurants, etc, but it’s a good simple base from which to explore Waikiki. If you are a fan of retro design, you'll love it. The staff are really helpful and friendly. There’s a cafe on the street downstairs and surfboards can be hired.

2026-01-30 via Tripadvisor
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Wayne extended_group us
8
This was a very good and inexpensive hotel that had the location everyone wants. The staff was great. Very friendly an
Pros:

Location, location, location. Right across from the beach with beautiful views of the ocean.

Cons:

Rooms were small, but that was expected with it being an older hotel and it was in the description. With the bi-fold door to the patio, it made the room feel much bigger though.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Nathan solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Location of the building.

Cons:

There is no actual main lobby

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Asami couple us
10
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Sebastian family_with_children ar
7
Pros:

La ubicación es muy buena, frente a Waikiki, además es muy cómodo para pasear por el centro y hacer compras. Tiene estacionamiento. El personal es agradable. Desde las habitaciones con vista al mar se puede apreciar el atardecer. Tienen alquiler de tablas de surf y guardería.

Cons:

La limpieza de la habitación es sólo cada tres días. No nos entregaron collar lei al alojarnos, como decía la publicación.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Nick family_with_children au
10
Pros:

Great location. Great for families. Free beach towel service. Staff at the front desk are very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
一郎 family_with_children jp
7
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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James family_with_children us
8
Location, location, location.
Pros:

Location is amazing. Rooms are small but well appointed and clean. While the hotel is historic, the interior is modern.

Cons:

Parking is very limited. Street noise can be disruptive at night.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Nicole family_with_children us
10
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Nicole family_with_children us
10
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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martin family_with_children nz
6
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Maureen couple nz
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Gomez couple us
5
Decent but not satisfactory
Pros:

The price was the most affordable but I would have paid more for a nicer place. Would not come back

Cons:

The shower smelled and was very small no tub. My room overlooked the trash cans. The homeless seemed to camp out side of that corner location and at the beach across the street. The pictures were deceiving

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Irina couple kz
5
Нужен ремонт.
Pros:

Рядом с морем.

Cons:

Очень старый требует ремонта.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee