Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki

Hotels
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Aqua-Aston Hospitality
444 Kanekapolei Street , Honolulu , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly Staff
Accommodating Service
Convenient Amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness Issues
Outdated Room Conditions
Pest Problems

Categories

Cleanliness
3.88
Numerous reviews mentioned dirty carpets, bugs, and filth in the rooms.
Service
8.85
Staff was described as friendly and accommodating, except for one negative mention.
Location
9.39
The hotel is conveniently located close to the beach and main attractions.
Room Quality
6.84
Mixed reviews on the room condition, with mentions of outdated rooms and minor issues.
Amenities
8.87
Provided useful amenities like a microwave, refrigerator, and convenient water dispensers.
Value for Money
7.83
Considered a good choice for budget travelers, despite some cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Mention of a bar on site, though food services are not explicitly reviewed.
Overall Experience
8.35
A blend of good and bad experiences, overall satisfactory but with significant concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:47

Property Description

Central Location in Honolulu
Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki is conveniently situated in the heart of Honolulu, just 9 miles from Honolulu International Airport.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
The guestrooms at Surf Waikiki Aqua Aloha are designed for comfort, offering flat-screen TVs, DVD rentals, and private balconies in Deluxe and Superior rooms. Enjoy the convenience of in-room microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and Hawaiian coffee makers.

Relaxing Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Guests can unwind with a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool or take advantage of the outdoor barbecue facilities. Explore nearby attractions like Kings Village Shopping Centre, the Royal Hawaiian Centre, and the Hawaii Convention Centre, all within walking distance.

Book your stay at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki for a memorable Hawaiian getaway!

Important information:

Self-parking is available for a daily charge. Oversized vehicles will not fit in the hotel parking garage. If you have an oversized vehicle, please call the hotel in advance to confirm whether the garage can accommodate the vehicle.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 3.88
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 6.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Michal • couple • pl
7
In general the stary was ok, the location was perfect, the quality to price ratio was good as well. The quality of the r
Pros:

Location is definitely an asset, also price quality ratio is satisfactory

Cons:

Our room had a peeling wallpaper which was a bit disturbing. Additionally, an AC machine was quite loud and pointed directly at one of the bed’s site. The room is also quite small, but I guess it’s normal given the price

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Isidora • couple • rs
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Didier • family_with_children • fr
6
Prix correct et bon emplacement
Pros:

L.emplacement parfait mais le parking trop chère et dur pour ce garer

Cons:

Le parking est le personnel pas sympathique

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael T • family_with_children • nz
10
Aqua Aloha Surf is still worth it!
Pros:

Good room with excellent view. Looks like new lifts installed & don't think I waited more than 2 min. Good friendly Reception. I had great bed, A/C & yes room still a little dated but it is an older hotel & cannot beat location & price. Cozy! Would stay again without hesitation. I appreciated the late check out made available (there was a cost but lower than I expected for half a day & made all the difference). Great stay.

Cons:

N/A... Some past reviews have been quite negative about this property but you need to consider price range, location & age of hotel & it appears they have & are still making improvements. When I am at the beach all day, a few rough edges in the decor don't really matter.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • nl
7
AlohaHawaii
Pros:

Ligging van de strand

Cons:

Een mannelijke receptie medewerker had last can attitude

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • mx
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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LUIS • solo_traveller • us
8
Good
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sara • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Anand • couple • us
7
Rooms a bit dated, great service by staff
Pros:

When a facilities mishap happened in the bathroom of my original room, the front desk clerk was able to upgrade me to another room, so great service on his part.

Cons:

The room seemed a bit dated. The bathroom light fixture started leaking water from the room above me which caused me to have to move to another room.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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YASUKO • couple • jp
7
安さよりも快適を求めてしまう
Pros:

急な予定変更にも関わらず素早く対応して頂きありがとうございました

Cons:

思っていたよりもお部屋が狭くシャワーの水圧も弱くヘッドが動かないのでとても使いづらかった

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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LaJuana • couple • us
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Rhys • couple • au
8
A great place to stay in a great part of this world.
Pros:

Well located

Cons:

The bed was a little too ‘soft’ for my preference

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jelena • couple • br
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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K5794BXac • Couples
8
Nice little hotel tucked away in a quiet corner of Waikiki
Pros:

Decent hotel for one of the cheaper options in Waikiki. The room feels more like a studio apartment, as it comes with a sofa, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker and kitchen sink. (Yes, everything AND the kitchen sink!)

Room service is only every 3 days, and the room itself is a little bit dirty-ish and a bit behind the times, but if you've stayed at older places near beaches before, you know the vibe. It's fine, perfectly livable and comfortable. Only thing I wish is that they had a bathtub.

It's tucked away in a very quiet corner, but a 2 minute walk gets you to a busy street, and a 7 minute walk gets you to the beach. It's actually kind of nice to be able to get away from all the action at the end of the day.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay here and would do so again.

2026-07-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Stay34757494962 • Friends getaway
4
Good location, abhorrent room, stains everywhere.
Pros:

I was surprised to find a hotel in this location for a fair price, only to be met by the extra $35/night charge upon checking in which was annoying. The lady at the service desk, had lots of attitude although it was late so maybe she was just tired. It’s okay, I get it. Upon exiting the elevator, floors were incredibly dirty and halls were dimly lit, i genuinely felt creeped out walking to the room. After entering my suite, at first glance I liked what i saw, until I saw stains on just about everything in my room. The curtains next to my headboard had snot or boogers or something just spread all over it. My pillows had a few strands of hairs so i’m not sure they cleaned the casings. I wanted to sit on the couch but there was massive stains just riddled all over the couch, I was genuinely disgusted. The curtains looks like it was ripped and taped back together. Bathroom looks okay, and there is shampoo, conditioner, and soap, although at this price, that’s expected. Location is convenient, but it literally looks like they tried to give me the most disgusting room available. Was told there is no refund. Will not be staying here again.

2026-06-29 • via Tripadvisor
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SLWL • NONE
8
Quiet area, cold pool, 24/7 front desk
Pros:

I have stayed here several times. As a solo female traveler, I appreciate the front desk open even when I arrive late in the evening. I could stay somewhere that costs a little less, but I like to swim in the pool. Unfortunately, it was closed my entire 4 day stay this visit. It's the only amenity I use, except the newspaper, so I asked for a partial refuned of the amenities fee, but the manager refused. Rooms are a bit small, but adequate for me.

2026-06-19 • via Tripadvisor
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J5744MRkarenm • Family • Brisbane, Brisbane Region, Queensland
2
Traveller beware
Pros:

TRAVELLER BEWARE Very disappointed to have to pay a resort fee, $35 per night. For 11 nights in Australian dollars was nearly another $600.00for what IS only a very small pool, use of beach towels and a Hawaiian newspaper. I was not told of it by Agotels, where I booked it through and then to find out about the additional charges prior. This was an additional $600.00 The receptionist said that it wasn’t called a resort fee, however on booking.com it stipulated a resort fee. This really wrecked my holiday as I had to figure out how I was going to fund it.

2026-06-09 • via Tripadvisor
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lisapT5792SL • NONE
10
Relaxing
Pros:

The room was cozy and very comfortable, had the things we need such as soap, shampoo conditioner, clean towels and best of all coffee. The place was quiet, so had a good night's rest

2026-06-08 • via Tripadvisor
4
446rickyn • NONE
10
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Overall it was a great experience. The location was right on the beach and there was plenty of restaurants. There's a cafe across the street for a coffee run. They provided free tickets to the Bishop Museum and HoMA, and a beach towel. The AC was comfortable too. The elevator was slow and I took the stairs.

2026-05-21 • via Tripadvisor