Rooms: Could be a lot better.Food & drinks: Food is way overpriced.
February 2024
The reason we picked this hotel was the location! Right in the heart of the Waikiki Beach strip and amazing views! The hotel itself is also nice with a very open feel. I am not sure if it was the specific room that we had but although very spacious, it felt old and musty. However, the customer service and pool area were... read full comment
February 2024
Great place to stay, just across from the beach. I'll take a star off because the parking is way too cramped making it a challenge to enter and exit, especially for the high price.
Every afternoon about 5:30 PM, islanders and connoisseurs of sunsets arrange themselves at their favorite beach side vantage point on the west and south shores of Oahu for a chance to see the legendary ?green flash?. In all of my years of living in Hawaii, I have only seen it twice, but sometimes I think it was a result of a very strong Mai Tai and staring at the sun too long. If you'd like to try for a glimpse of this phenomenon, you might as well be sitting in a comfortable spot with a great drink in hand. SWIM is a poolside bar with views over the statue of Duke Kahanamoku out to Waikiki beach. On an upper deck of The Hyatt Regency Waikiki, you are above street level so nice treetop and beach views are yours. I recommend the Lychee Martini ( pictured). The pupus are really good here too and if you plan it right, might serve as dinner. If not, hop over to SHOR American Seafood Grill. Visible across the pool with indoor or outdoor seating, start with amazing Baby Kona Abalone with garlic herbed butter, the tremendous seafood tower or the catch of the day you pair with a sauce you select from the list like Pineapple Shiso Relish, Hamakua Mushroom, Soy Radish etc. Insider Tip: Valet your car gratis with purchase ? so get your ticket stamped and tip your valet.
