Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (243 reviews)
2131 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815 , Honolulu , US

Facilities

Free WiFi
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Elevator
Golfing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable room
Good value
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities
Noise from the street

Categories

Cleanliness
7.45
Some reviews mentioned dirty bathrooms and maintenance issues, impacting overall sentiment.
Service
8.65
Multiple reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.45
Location is frequently noted as excellent, with proximity to beach and local amenities.
Room Quality
7.95
Room quality received mixed feedback, with some comments about cleanliness and mustiness.
Amenities
7.95
While some amenities are appreciated, a lack of more extensive facilities is noted.
Value for Money
8.25
Generally perceived as good value for location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
8.45
Not explicitly mentioned, so assigned 'Standard quality for this hotel tier'.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall positive sentiment with recurring mention of likelihood to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:02

Property Description

Escape to Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach, your ideal retreat nestled in the heart of vibrant Honolulu.

Relaxation at Its Finest
Unwind in our outdoor pool or soak up breathtaking views from your own private balcony. Our 59 air-conditioned rooms are designed to provide comfort and tranquility during your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy a 24-hour front desk ready to assist you, along with complimentary luggage storage and laundry facilities to keep your belongings fresh and organized.

Entertainment and Connectivity
Stay connected with free wireless internet and indulge in your favorite shows on Smart televisions equipped with cable programming. Each accommodation features a private bathroom complete with complimentary toiletries for your convenience.

Don't miss your chance to experience the ultimate Hawaiian getaway; book your stay at Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach today!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HNL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Covid

    Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 243 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.45
Service: 8.65
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.45
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Wincell partner
8
Pros:

Excellent location, across ABC store. Waikiki trolley main terminal is only 2blocks walk.
The hotel is along the strip, 5min walk from the beach.
The hotel is carpeted. Didn’t expect that on a hot weather. There’s a pool but a bit small. Theres No gym,
We stayed in a kitchenette room but didn’t use it there’s so much restaurants to choose from outside.
We had to check out late and got charged extra $50.
Aso there’s a resort fee of $20/night
Otherwise, overall stay is good. AC is blasting and our room is facing the strip so even if u got tired from walking around and just want to chill at the hotel, just go on the balcony and ur not going to get bored

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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CHRISTOPHER Anthony family
10
Pros:

The stay here was absolutely fantastic would definitely recommend it

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Karen family
6
Pros:

Room was dated and smelled musty. Overall decent for the price. Location was excellent. Parking was very inconvenient as road was closwd and had to drive 10 minutes out of the way to gwt to parking lot and then 7-8 minutes walk to hotel.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Corey Lee
8
Pros:

The staff were great to work with. The rooms are a bit beat up but overall clean and great if you aren't looking for a 5 star place. Area around hotel is great. Access to the beach within walking distance, every high end shop you could think of, great food options.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Hung
10
Pros:

Excellent service staff

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Stephanie partner
2
Pros:

The only thing that was good about this hotel was the location.
Photos on the net are not what you get. Very tired and needs a makeover

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Simon
10
Nice Hotel close to beach and restaurant's
Pros:

Enjoyed the Japanese Toilet feature don't often see that. Location was great close to the beach and restaurants etc. Overall a very good hotel.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Catherine
8
Pros:

I love the location. Close to Lewers, Beachwalk and Saratoga. Transportation in this area is not very convenient. The staff are very nice. I will stay at this hotel again.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Kristy family
8
Pros:

It was perfect for what we needed

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Liam partner
10
Pros:

One of the good hotel in Waikiki

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Jamie Lance
10
Pros:

Definitely will be back again thank you for your professionalism

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Soledad
6
Pros:

Bathroom dirty and shower do not have holder/s for shampoo/conditioner and soap.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Bouasai family
6
Pros:

It’s a good hotel to just sleep at. Not many amenities though. It’s in a great area within walking distance to many restaurants and shops. Parking is rather far and not convenient.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Edward partner
8
Pros:

Nothing to add on

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Raquel family_with_children
10
Pros:

Convenient full kitchen microwave clean great for family

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
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Susanne friends
8
Pros:

Beachfront was gorgeous

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
D
Darryl
10
Pros:

Great great location

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Mary partner
6
Pros:

Small and quaint. Needs some TLC. It may have been cleaner than it looked because of some maintenance that needs to be done, especially in the bathroom. There was a bad odor when you enter the room. You got used to it. But noticed there were plug-in air fresheners all down the hallway. So it smelled good in the hall, which probably made the room smell worse.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Elaine partner
10
Pros:

Overall highly recommended!

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Karen
8
Good location / good value
Pros:

Love staying at the hotel. Convenient and comfortable. Staff are friendly and helpful. While it's an older style hotel its is clean and the services are all we needed for this stay. Plan to stay here again on our next trip to Hawaii.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee