Kaimana Beach Hotel

One of the best places...

Liked: The view from the sea view rooms looking over Waikiki was spectacular. You have your own beach out the back door with exceptional snorkeling around the reef
Disliked: Resort fee was high as was overnight parking when it is only $4 per half day over the road

We wish we'd found a...

Liked: Location was pretty good but not any better than other hotels along the beach in Honolulu.
Disliked: Where do I start? The $40 (USD) Resort Fee per day which we were told was compulsory but NONE of our paperwork mentioned this fee. Management wouldn't even discuss our concerns regarding this. When booking in the staff gave us no assistance with our questions regarding local attractions and simply said it's all on-line. We've stayed in hotels all around the World and we've always received courteous and helpful advice at the front desk. No mention of the Half Marathon that occurred in our first couple of days which certainly interrupted our plans. No mention of Diamond Head park being closed which was a major disappointment as we could have visited this site before the closure. No mention of the bikes, etc which were part of the compulsory resort fee. Plus being charged twice, at $50 (USD) for valet parking when we only used it once and getting the extra day refunded was a major exercise. The Kaimana Beach Hotel doesn't rate in our list of hotels where the customer is well treated.

Good but not great

Liked: location, restaurant
Disliked: no elevator for our room, separate building.

Beautiful and peaceful paradise family...

Liked: What a beautiful property! The lobby and restaurant are so tranquil. Our room was very comfortable and the balcony was generous in size. We loved the quieter location and gorgeous beach access. The staff were all friendly and attentive.
Disliked: We would have preferred a coffee maker in our room. The restaurant is beautiful but quite expensive - not the best value for money as a hotel guest. Finally, all requests, even beach towels, go through the reception desk so sometimes they get backed up.

I didn't like the breakfast.

Liked: The location and the room.
Disliked: I'm so upset because I paid for my reservation with breakfast included, and when I got there, I found the place where breakfast was supposed to be. To my surprise, it was the same restaurant with the same menu they have all day. The worst part was that I had to make a reservation and wait 30 minutes. Then they gave me the menu, and there were only three options I could order, and it was more like lunch than breakfast. I hated that they did that. What I like most about hotels that offer breakfast is that you wake up and they already have a buffet ready. And something else. They also told me it only included one drink, meaning if you order coffee and juice, you have to pay for one of them. I'm so sorry, but as long as they don't offer a buffet for breakfast, you'll never see me again.

Good

Liked: The lobby, beach and restaurant were great but the room barely fit the double bed. Carpet was worn, tiny very clean bathroom.

Very good

Perfect location

Liked: Perfect location away from the craziness of Waikiki. Resort fee pricey for not having pool. Lovely beach in front of hotel. One of the only actual beach side restaurants in Waikiki. Great food! Loved when they had music.

Good

Liked: Nice location
Disliked: Rooms a bit cramped