Has anyone stayed in at this hotel recently? Thinking of staying here in the summer for a wedding. Last time on Oahu we stayed at the Royal Hawaiian and the Sheraton looks nicer since the renovation and I like that it has an adults only pool.

More specifically- does anyone know if the Diamond Head Rooms are on a high floor? I see infinity oceanfront rooms floors 20-27 and then penthouse ones 28-31 but the Diamond Head ones don’t specify floor number.

Hi! My partner and I will be visiting our local friend come April, and I am planning on proposing to him while I am there, and our best friend is there. I am trying to find a locally owned restaurant that has somewhat of a dining experience. In the past, we did a dining in the dark thing and he loved it, or just been to weird or quirky restaurants. Its important to me that its a fun thing/fancy and that it is owned by local Hawaiians. Anyone have any suggestions?

Traveling to Waikiki soon and would love suggestions for the best spots for non seafood/pork options. Thanks!

Hello I am visiting Waikiki in May and was trying to plan things out ahead. I wanted to schedule a day with an activity (snorkeling) in the noon and then something relaxing like watching a show during the evening. I didn’t want to book a Luau because I’m planning to attend one the day after but the only other “show” that was not a Luau I could find on Google was the magic show at Hilton? Are there any other fun shows you would recommend that doesn’t require much activity as I hope to spend the evening just relaxing and watching. Thank you

23M here looking for friends in the Waikiki area. I don't know if this is allowed but worth a shot. I posted some earlier but I don't know how to work Reddit lol so I can't see if it posted or not. Anyways about me I like to indoor rock climb, hoop (sprained my ankle couple months ago so going slow), lift weights, hike, pickleball and love dogs. My girlfriend and my dog are coming to the island in a month or so and I'm here in our new apartment alone lol. I game on ps5 pretty heavy into marvel rivals rn so always down to play with people. Also most importantly if anyone goes to Christian church on Sunday I'd love to tag along. Big on my journey with God and the community. Yea if anyone can show me around that'd be cool too. Let me know!

This May will be the second time second time my husband and I are visiting Oahu and Waikiki. Last time we combined some vacation days with a conference, so with the savings of what my work covered, we decided to splurge on hotels for our vacation days. We stayed at Halepuna in Waikiki, and Turtle Bay Villas on the North Shore, two nights each. Great places, no complaints, but we're staying for 7 days and I'm not trying to spend that kind of money.

I went into this vacation thinking we'd do it on a tight budget for lodging. We barely spent time in the room except at night, so it seemed like a waste to spend a lot on a place to sleep and shower and maybe relax a little between activities. After way too much time researching, I realized we'll probably end up dissapointed if we don't be a little more flexible with the budget.

My 13 year old daughter is coming too and we all want some space and privacy, so a one bedroom is non negotiable. We recently took a 5 day trip staying in a small hotel room with a sofa bed and we were all sick of being that close to each other by the end.

After looking at many, I decided against a condo, for several reasons. I don't want to contribute to the vacation rental problem. I don't want to not know who I'm dealing what or what I might run into. And we'd prefer a hotel with some restaurants and amenities right there.

That puts us at $2,800 for 7 days minimum, probably closer to $3k.

I'm leaning strongly towards Kaimana Beach Hotel. We almost stayed there last time and it seems nice. I'm drawn to that end of Waikiki, and the proximity to the beach. There's a current rate for a one bedroom that's $2,800.

Second choices are Mariott Vacation Club or Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach. Both have suites around $2,800 maybe a little less and seem pretty central, but further off from the beach. I'm still leaning towards Kaimana, then Mariott (points), then Hilton. Unless there are strong opinions on any one of these over the others.

My fourth option is the Renaissance Honolulu Hotel and Spa. This wouldn't be in the running if it weren't for a deal through Luxury Escapes (which has very mixed reviews, and I'm going to do some further vetting first and also contact the hotel directly about this deal). It's over budget significantly (under $3k is kind of an arbitrary number I set in my kind based on prices I'm seeing and what I feel is a good value). I don't really want to be on that end of Waikiki, it just seems so removed from the action. I don't want to be right in the busy areas, but easy wakking distance. But they do have a free shuttle that runs throughout the day. The package is $3,500 for a one bedroom suite with breakfast and $150 in daily credits. My husband and daughter tend to eat A LOT on vacation and we spend so much on food. The package comes out to be a good value in terms of savings and prepaying some food costs. I figure we'll do lunches out at food trucks and use that for breakfast and dinner most nights.

A nice pool is top of my daughter's list. It doesn't seem like Kaimana has one, but I think she'd compromise for the beach right there.

Please help me break out of my decision paralysis! I would prefer you stick to opinions on the options I've shared, unless I've totally overlooked somewhere you really think I should consider. Thank you!

Not much more info. to share. Hope you creative types come create.

Are there any overnight parking options within a short walk of the Moana Surfrider that would be cheaper than the $65/day the resort charges for valet parking? Thanks in advance …

Can you recommend beach front hotels in central Waikiki ? Can pay up to $280 per night

Hello! I am from California and I am getting married in March in Oahu at Nalo Gardens. Our ceremony is already planned. We just found out today that our venue for the reception dinner cancelled on us. We rented a lounge at the Kaimana Beach Hotel for dinner for 30 guests for 4 hours that included a small bar, preset dinner menu, and a beautiful balcony overlooking the ocean on the second floor. This lounge cancelled on us tonight due to construction. I am now panicking since I am a little more than 2 months out and have already printed the invitations with the lounge name on it :(

I was wondering if anybody knew an event planner who could help me plan this reception dinner (not the ceremony).

Or if anybody knew of a similar lounge in Waikiki/Honolulu to the Kapua Lounge at the Kaimana hotel? I do not want it at a restaurant but would rather have it in an intimate space like a lounge where we could put on our own music.

Thank you so much :(

I know someone in Waikiki going through a rough time and they need a place to stay after they got kicked out of their old place (they didn't have a lease). Is there a place somewhere they could stay short term?

I want to go swimming but what's my best option if I'm solo on the beach. I have a mobile waterproof case but also thinking of my bag ect. 😕

I hate to be this guy, but my dinner has been interrupted twice by ridiculously loud bass from cars. Should I bother reporting this? Do the police give two fucks?

If the answer is yes and I’m not wasting everyone’s time, where do I call?

Can you recommend a good spa for my birthday in Waikiki. Massage and facial. We will be staying at the Marriott to celebrate my 40th. Thanks in advance.

Her name is Amy Davis, she says she’s famous which apparently gives her an excuse to be rude to people.

She’s 50+, thin, big hair, and typically wears a white short romper. I have seen her 3 times in the span of a few days. She tries to interact with random strangers and displays narcissistic tendencies.

Today, I observed her being rude to workers at Matcha Cafe Maiko. Then, she proceeded to be mean to a customer who she cut off in line. When he called her out, she started telling him how she’s famous. I didn’t hear the whole conversation but she then ran out, calling for security, going into Kono’s where a worker called someone to come help her. My husband was there when it all went down and stuck around to chat with the couple and be there in case things escalate. The security came and she began chasing the poor man and his GF.

She seems unhinged, rude, and trying to grab on to any attention anyone will give.