Overview
The Holiday Inn Express Waikiki is located at the gateway to Waikiki. This 44-story hotel with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Koolau mountains and Waikiki skyline is just three blocks to Waikiki Beach and four blocks to the Hawaii Convention Center. Conveniently located near shopping, dining and activities.
Minimum check-in age: 21
- Daily buffet breakfast included.
Resort fees include
- 9-hole mini golf course
- Kids’ game room access with TVs and Wii consoles
- Ping pong table
- Unlimited filtered water in lobby
- Special offer on selected popular tours and attractions (see concierge for full details)
- Special offer on car rentals (see concierge for full details)
Check in
3 p.m.
Check out
12 p.m.
Rooms
596
Inclusions
Rooms
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds, or 2 queen beds
- City view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds, or 2 queen beds
- City view
- Located on floors 6 to 44
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Bathroom with shower only
- Microwave
- Mini fridge
- Smoke-free
- Renovated in: 2017
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Complimentary coffee/tea
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Laptop safe
- Phone
- TV
Amenities
Exterior
Cabanas
Pool
Ping pong
Mini golf
Fitness centre
Games room
Front desk
Breakfast buffet
Dining hall
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Wonderful Stay and A Beautiful View!
Chenzg (Boston, Massachusetts) on May 01, 2025
We had a fantastic stay at this hotel in April 2025. I want to start by commending the front desk team for their exceptional hospitality, attentiveness, and thoughtfulness. I called around 9 a.m. to ask ...if an early check-in might be possible, as we were transferring from another hotel. The lady (I believe her name is Gladys) at the front desk promptly checked availability and said she would call me back. Honestly, I didn’t expect a follow-up since it was a bit of an extra step, but to my surprise, she did. She explained that the hotel was quite full due to the April vacation, but she was able to offer me a room immediately. The only catch was that it required walking up a few stairs. As I was weighing my options, she noticed from my reservation that we were traveling with kids and thoughtfully suggested that, if I was comfortable leaving our luggage at the hotel for a bit, she could offer us a more suitable room as soon as one became available. I appreciated her thoughtfulness and agreed to wait. A few hours later, she called me back to let us know that our room was ready—and it was well worth the wait. The view from our room was absolutely stunning! The lady who checked us in kindly surprised my kids with pineapple drinks and pineapple gummies, which was such a thoughtful and fun touch. The hotel was clean, and the housekeeping team did a fantastic job throughout our stay. One day, as we were returning from the pool, a housekeeper was just about to start cleaning our room. She immediately handed us extra towels and kindly offered to return later so as not to disturb us. Despite us having a lot of luggage, the housekeeping staff managed to keep our room spotless and well-organized throughout our stay. The pool deck was lovely and offered plenty of fun activities for everyone to enjoy. The jacuzzi was a pleasant surprise—perfect for unwinding after a busy day. Our family visited the pool area daily, and it was never crowded. Fresh beach towels were always readily available, which we really appreciated. The breakfast offered a great selection and variety. Although I had read reviews mentioning that it can get crowded, we found the lines moved quickly, and the food was consistently well-stocked. The staff in the breakfast area were incredibly attentive, always ensuring the tables and surrounding areas were kept clean. My only suggestion would be to consider putting up a sign asking guests not to place their water bottles touching the water nozzle while filling them, and instead to use a cup. I noticed a few people doing this, and when I politely mentioned it, their response was, "You don’t work here." The room and bathroom were a bit on the smaller side, but since we spent most of our time out and about, it really wasn’t an issue for us. The AC unit was a bit noisy, especially since it was positioned right next to one of the beds. Some reviews mentioned a lack of parking, so we were a bit concerned. However, we parked here for four days in a row, returning at different times of the day, and always found plenty of available spots. The main shopping street is just a 2-minute walk away, and the beach is only a 10-minute stroll. Overall, this is a fantastic hotel with amazing staff!
Very comfortable thankyou
Odyssey410538 on Apr 27, 2025
Beautiful mattress, rooms are quite small, air cons are clunkers. Please can something be done about the concrete pool surrounds. It is so dangerous. Each day people slip. A rubber mat with holes wou...ld fix it. Be careful people. Staff are very nice and location is very central.
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