The Twin Fin Hotel

Hotels
8 (3614 reviews)
2570 Kalakaua Avenue , Honolulu , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.83
Issues were noted regarding the room's cleanliness and the need for replacement of dingy items.
Service
8.8
Most reviews noted helpful staff and good responsiveness, particularly for families.
Location
9.34
Reviews consistently praised the hotel's prime location near the beach.
Room Quality
7.29
While some rooms were comfortable, there were complaints about outdated amenities and noise.
Amenities
7.32
Amenities were found lacking at times, but some facilities like the pool received positive feedback.
Value for Money
7.78
Mixed feelings about value; some guests felt it was a good budget option while others expected more.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Breakfasts were highlighted as fantastic, but some suggested improvements.
Overall Experience
8.3
The overall experience was seen as positive, especially for families, despite some complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 21:28

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Twin Fin Hotel offers spacious guest rooms with private balconies, most of which provide stunning ocean views. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, compact refrigerator, and air conditioning for utmost comfort during your stay.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in island-inspired cuisine at the open-air Tiki's Bar and Grill, where you can savor dishes like coconut shrimp and kalua pig quesadillas. Treat yourself to 32 flavors of gelato at Cafe Glace and refreshing Shave Ice at Kai Coconuts. The poolside bar adds a touch of relaxation with a variety of drinks to enjoy.

Prime Location
Located steps from Waikiki Beach and next to the Honolulu Zoo, The Twin Fin Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions like the Ala Wai Golf Course and Waikiki Aquarium. Book now for an unforgettable stay in paradise.

Important information:

All guests are subject to an additional daily resort charge, which includes:
- Two logo water pouches refillable at our filtered water stations on the pool deck
- In-room internet (includes WiFi and wired, up to 4 devices)
- Discounts at Restaurants & Retailers in the hotel
- Fitness center
- Keurig Coffee Maker in room (coffee replenished daily)
- Toll-Free and Local Calls
- Up to 60 minutes of domestic and international calls
- Pool Towels and Beach Chairs
- Reef-friendly sunscreen and aftersun lotions
- Two logo water bottles to use at our filtered water stationsGuests 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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 54.45 per day.

  • 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.
    People no matter the age stay for US$45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 3614 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.83
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.29
Amenities: 7.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Jeremy couple gb
10
Relaxing with exceptional service
Pros:

Superb location, really friendly staff, superbly comfortable

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
内海 couple jp
9
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Toni couple es
8
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
G
Greg family_with_children nz
7
Pros:

Views and location were incredible

Cons:

Very dated decor

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
K
Kevin couple hk
9
Good view good location
Pros:

I got the Ocean front view, which is a little bit expensive but it’s the best. The room are well updated even the building is old, the lobby needs some upgrade. Restaurant is good. Location is good.

Cons:

Lobby too simple

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
9
901kamaram Couples Province of Granada, Andalucia
10
Spacious and Scenic
Pros:

We love the Twin Fin! It is our second time staying there and definitely not our last. The location cannot be beat: walking distance to 3 excellent beaches, innumerable shops and restaurants. The rooms are spacious and clean, and the staff makes you feel welcome and cared for. It's low key and cool with enough open space around to breath. Thank you!

2026-02-11 via Tripadvisor
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FATOS couple us
1
Do not book this hotel! It is very old building. Do not trust photos.Room was smelling like a shit. Waste of money!
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Very old and smelling building, worst management

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Renáta family_with_children cz
7
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
M
Marcus solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

The location is great

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Julie couple nz
9
Loved our stay! We will be back!
Pros:

Third time staying here- love the location right across the road from the beach. Can also sit on the balcony and watch the sunsets, just beautiful.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
C
Christy couple nz
7
Pros:

The view was Amazing

Cons:

The rooms definitely need doing up!! Carpet was horrible very warn out

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
A
Azusa couple jp
5
Pros:

清潔

Cons:

歯ブラシやガウンなどない

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
F
Fetterman family_with_children us
8
Loved it, highly recommend
Pros:

Location is excellent,

Cons:

Elevators are busy so there is a wait

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
M
Mayumi couple jp
9
宿泊するならオーシャンフロントがおすすめ
Pros:

オーシャンフロントのお部屋を予約。
ラナイに出たら目の前はワイキキビーチ、そしてダイヤモンドヘッドが見える最高のお部屋。ワイキキビーチが一望できるロケーションで大満足でした!

Cons:

リノベーションされていていますが、若干古さを感じました。

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
J
JThomasRN1080 Couples Battle Ground, Washington
6
Not worth the few pennies saved
Pros:

This is not your typical polished beachfront Hawaiian hotel like many of the others along Kalākaua Avenue. The location is fantastic, but the property itself feels dated and the rooms are quite small — consistent with what many other reviewers have mentioned. This was our 3rd time to Honolulu and our 3rd hotel (previously stayed at Hyatt Regency and Hilton Waikiki)

The good:
The breakfast was genuinely good, and the staff working at the Coconut Club were consistently friendly and welcoming. The views from the breakfast area — and from our oceanfront room — were beautiful and easily the highlight of the stay.
The included beach equipment rentals through Beach Candy were a great perk and very convenient.
The bed and pillows were extremely comfortable.

The not-so-good:
The rooms feel tired and overdue for renovation.
You can also hear every time a neighboring door closes as they slam shut loudly.
Beach towels were never stocked on the racks — we had to ask the front desk every time, and it felt like an inconvenience to them.
The elevators were a major frustration. They use a system where you scan your key and are assigned an elevator, which sounds efficient in theory. In reality, they were frequently slow and even out of service during our five-day stay. At times it tried to cram 15–20 people into one elevator, and other times we waited close to 10 minutes.

One night in the middle of the night, the intercom ordered everyone to evacuate using the stairs. It turned out someone had been smoking in their room, but it created a chaotic and stressful situation.

I booked through Costco, which meant I did not have to pay the mandatory $46 daily resort fee and breakfast was included. Without those perks, this stay would have felt like a significant letdown for the price.

Overall, it was a very average stay. The views and location are great, but the dated rooms and operational issues outweigh that for me. I would choose to stay elsewhere next time.

2026-02-07 via Tripadvisor
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rubym758 Couples Los Angeles, California
2
Unreliable and Unhelpful Customer Service
Pros:

I had a very frustrating experience with this hotel due to poor communication and lack of professionalism.
I booked my stay through Expedia and accidentally canceled my reservation. When I contacted Expedia to see if anything could be done, they told me I would need to speak directly with the hotel. I did so and explained the situation, and the hotel told me that my reservation was still active However, on Expedia’s end, it continued to show as canceled.
Because of the conflicting information, I wanted to double‑check to avoid showing up and having issues at check‑in. I spent the entire day trying to contact someone at the hotel, dealing with numerous dropped calls and unanswered attempts. I repeatedly asked to speak to a manager to explain what was going on, but they refused to transfer me.
Expedia was very kind and even tried to contact the hotel manager themselves to help resolve the issue, but the hotel was unresponsive. Overall, the way this was handled felt careless and unprofessional, and honestly a bit sketchy since they already received a full payment.
In the end, I had no choice but to book another hotel to avoid any further issues. I would strongly recommend booking elsewhere.

2026-02-02 via Tripadvisor
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Ana Trante family_with_children ro
10
Pros:

The room, the location

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
鈴木 family_with_children jp
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Rafał family_with_children pl
9
Pros:

Amazing breakfast, room service and location

Cons:

-

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Voyager13512283564 Family
2
Not a 4 star hotel
Pros:

Horrible experience, unsanitary rooms and hotel. Slapping a layer of paint on rusted metal and detoriated wood, doesn't make this a 4 star hotel. The bathroom was not cleaned on arrival and items from a previous guest were still in the room and toilet. The front desk was often unattended and phones went unanswered. A night fire alarm caused an evacuation with little communication and long delays returning to rooms. Despite leaving early because of the room condition, I was still charged for the night, and the credit card hold remained for over seven days after checkout. Additional unclear fees were added during the stay, and I was told that even using a small rice cooker in the room to prepare food for my child could trigger a $500+ “vaping” fee. I recommend reading recent reviews carefully before booking!

2026-01-30 via Tripadvisor