For my 4th visit to Hawaii I stayed for 2 weeks Aug. 7-21 as a solo traveller and paid $85 a night through www.vrbo.com. so it was booked as a private room as some are owned like condos. Had a view to ocean and then to Diamond Head. Lobby is clean welcoming with free daily newspaper and at one stage... more

All hotels are just bldgs, it's the people that make or brake the success of your stay. Aqua Palms has Mark, Stella, Berna, Sergio, Eric and all the employees that make it a 5 star location. I tried to keep the costs down because my daughter was getting married at the Halle Koa but I didn't want to sacrifice comfort.... more

The main reason why we chose the Aqua Palms was because I noticed that the hotel manager, Mrs. Doss, was actually reading and responding to reviews posted here. Additionally, the hotel ranked pretty good with most reviewers, I proceeded to contact Mrs. Doss directly to address what I thought might be potential issues for us. Mrs. Doss answered our questions... more

My family stayed for 5 nights in a one bedroom suite with a full kitchen on the top floor. We decided on the aqua after researching condo rentals in waikiki. This was much more affordable. Having the kitchen was so helpful, since we have two children and could make our own breakfasts and lunches. The lanai was large and the... more

This is our first trip to Hawaii for me and my husband. I must say that this hotel made our stay a dream come true. Great personnel and the front desk staff will always be there to greet you with a smile. The room was always neat, clean and cozy. Thank you so much for the complimentary bathrobes-came in handy.... more

This was the second time I've stayed at the Aqua Palms, the only Waikiki hotel I've repeated at (except the Hale Koa- Military only) in 14 trips Hawaii. Rooms are fine, clean (watch for ants), staff is friendly. Free internet is a real plus - why don't the more expensive hotels get this???? Lourdes, our chambermaid was great. We spent... more

The perfect atmosphere when you are traveling. Every employee of the hotel treats the guest like they are their only. Clean and big are the rooms. All amenities and necessities are provided and Aqua does not nickel and dime you to death. more

We stayed at the Aqua palms and spa for 7 days to celebrate our honeymoon and we enjoyed every single moment of our vacation. The staff at the hotel were pleasant, helpful and polite all the time. The activities planner was exceptional and made suggestions that made our trip even more enjoyable. The rooms are clean and the hotel comes... more

What can you say about the Aqua Palms that has'nt already been said? It really is the best place to stay in waikiki.Since we travel from australia we choose to stay in a privately owned unit.That way when we get there we avoid the lines at check in and go straight up to our room(the key has been sent a... more