Resort Details

OffSite Dining
  • Various Lounges/Bars
  • Various Restaurants
Room Type
  • Moderate

    This is the perfect room to hang your hat after a long day of exploring Waikiki’s shops, restaurants, and stunning beachfront.

    Bedding: 1 Queen or 2 Twin beds

    (Bedding requests are not guaranteed)

    Occupancy limit - 2 adults, 1 child, 2 total
    Maximum of 1 child through age 17 stays free in existing beds with 1 adult.

    1 ROLLAWAY BED AVAILABLE 

  • Superior

    Relax on your private lanai while taking in views of Waikiki from this casually appointed and comfortable room.

    Bedding- 1 Queen or 1 Kind bed

    Bedding requests are strongly recommended, however are not guaranteed.

    Occupancy limits - 2 adults, 1 children, 2 total.

    Maximum of 1 child through age 17 stay free in existing beds with at least 1 adult

    1 ROLLAWAY BED AVAILABLE 

  • Deluxe

    Sprawl out in this large room with partial city and mountain views, which you can gaze at from your very own private balcony.

    Bedding- 1 Double bed and 1 Twin bed with sofa sleeper or 1 King/Queen bed with sofa sleeper.

    Bedding requests are strongly recommended, however are not guaranteed.

    Occupancy limits - 4 adults, 2 children, 4 total.

    Maximum of 2 children through age 17 stay free in existing beds with at least 1 adult

    1 ROLLAWAY BED AVAILABLE 

On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/Cash machine*
  • Baggage hold
  • Barbeque grills*
  • Bell staff/porter*
  • Children welcome
  • DVD/video rental*
  • Exercise gym*
  • Golf,Offsite*
  • High speed internet access*
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/Cash machine*
  • Baggage hold
  • Barbeque grills*
  • Bell staff/porter*
  • Children welcome
  • DVD/video rental*
  • Exercise gym*
  • Golf, Offsite*
  • High speed internet access*
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Ice machine*
  • Laundry/Valet service*
  • Luggage service*
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • On-Site parking*
  • Pool
  • Spa*
  • Wakeup service

* Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Fitness center on-site *
  • Hot tub *
  • Pool

    There is 1 pool on site. Small, relaxing pool with sundeck, cabanas, and barbeque grill lit by tiki torches every evening.

    Please note that the pool at Aqua Aloha Surf will be closed for renovations Oct 9, 2012 - Oct 23, 2012 due to interior resurfacing (dates subject to change without prior notice).

  • Spa *

    Spa Binoyakata

     

Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf *
    Golf Course located within a Mile of Property.
Off-Site Attraction
  • Honolulu Zoo
  • International Market Place
  • Kapiolani Park
  • USS Arizona Memorial
  • Waikiki Beach

* Fees may apply

Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki, one of the city's most popular boutique hotels, is located in a quiet, peaceful location off Kuhio Avenue, just two blocks to the beach and steps from world-class dining and shopping.

The surfing lifestyle meets urban excitement at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki. The resort embraces guests the moment they arrive in the large, open-air lobby with vintage art-deco ambiance. Freshly brewed Hawaiian coffee and tea is ready to enjoy. The lobby connects to a fitness area and internet cafe, as well as a relaxing pool with cabanas and a barbeque grill. The pool is lit by Tiki torches every evening.

Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki rooms feature stunning view of the Koolau Mountains and the Ala Wai Golf Course, complimentary internet access, and modern boutique amenities.

Property Information

Year Built: 1968
Last Renovation: 2000
Floors: 16
Nonsmoking rooms: 202
Total rooms: 202
444 Kanekapolei Street, Waikiki Beach, HI, 96815, United States Of America

Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers

Guest Reviews from Our Customers

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_3.5 1989 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A big Aloha farewell to the Aqua Aloha Surf hotel.

    Great location for everything! Room itself was a real disappointment. Room was the smallest ever, very old and outdated, shabby, worn out and felt dirty. Noisy, wind noise from windows that would not fully close. Has great potential, with some paint and elbow grease! Disappointed and only positive was the location.

    Sep 01, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Don't book here!

    I have never left a 1 star review before because I know how important it is for businesses to have good reviews. As we entered our room, it didn't smell clean as we are used to at other places. There wasn't any smell but we could see all of the dirt everywhere: drawers, accumulation of dirt on shower handle, shower head and the tiles and little to no space to put our stuff in the bathroom. The sink is so small, as well as rhe bathroom. The worst part being we found roaches, dead and alive, as we were unpacking to leave to start our first day in Oahu. Sadly, we had to stop our plans, got it on video and went immediately to the front desk. We went straight to ask for a refund as we thought this could also happen even if we changed rooms. Our bed had stains, the air conditioner was leaking, as can be seen in the video. The man that listened to our complaints at the counter wasn't even fazed. Of course, this led us to conclude this isn't the first time this has happened and mostlikely won't be the last. He didn't even ask questions and immediately printed our papers so we couls start our refund process with Expedia. Sometimes paying a little more at another hotel is the way to go. We had to walk with all of our luggage to our new hotel. You really don't feel welcomed here and it shows quickly.

    Aug 23, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Surprised by service charge, don’t use the hide a bed!!!

    Surprised to be hit with a daily $45 service charge on top of the room rate when we checked in after being told by phone there were no additional charges. DO NOT book here if you need the hide a bed! You could feel every steel spring in the very old mattress with a light touch of the hand. It sagged badly as well, so the cross bars were felt as well. Homeless people sleep more comfortably! Other than those two issues, we were very happy with our stay. It is in a nice location and was clean.

    Aug 21, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Nice little hotel tucked away in a quiet corner of Waikiki

    Decent hotel for one of the cheaper options in Waikiki. The room feels more like a studio apartment, as it comes with a sofa, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker and kitchen sink. (Yes, everything AND the kitchen sink!) Room service is only every 3 days, and the room itself is a little bit dirty-ish and a bit behind the times, but if you've stayed at older places near beaches before, you know the vibe. It's fine, perfectly livable and comfortable. Only thing I wish is that they had a bathtub. It's tucked away in a very quiet corner, but a 2 minute walk gets you to a busy street, and a 7 minute walk gets you to the beach. It's actually kind of nice to be able to get away from all the action at the end of the day. Overall, we enjoyed our stay here and would do so again.

    Jul 01, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Good location, abhorrent room, stains everywhere.

    I was surprised to find a hotel in this location for a fair price, only to be met by the extra $35/night charge upon checking in which was annoying. The lady at the service desk, had lots of attitude although it was late so maybe she was just tired. It’s okay, I get it. Upon exiting the elevator, floors were incredibly dirty and halls were dimly lit, i genuinely felt creeped out walking to the room. After entering my suite, at first glance I liked what i saw, until I saw stains on just about everything in my room. The curtains next to my headboard had snot or boogers or something just spread all over it. My pillows had a few strands of hairs so i’m not sure they cleaned the casings. I wanted to sit on the couch but there was massive stains just riddled all over the couch, I was genuinely disgusted. The curtains looks like it was ripped and taped back together. Bathroom looks okay, and there is shampoo, conditioner, and soap, although at this price, that’s expected. Location is convenient, but it literally looks like they tried to give me the most disgusting room available. Was told there is no refund. Will not be staying here again.

    Jun 29, 2026
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Cleaning fee: $125 + taxes, Moderate / Superior / Deluxe  $125 + taxes, Deluxe Junior Suite  $150 + taxes, 1-Bedrooms  This mandatory fee is subject to change.
  • AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Daily Service Fee: $35 + tax Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.
  • AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Rollaway fee: $25 per room, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
  • AdvisoryPrices are based on single or double occupancy. You will incur additional charges at the time of check-in for additional room occupants. The Front Desk will verify the age of the guest to determine whether the extra fee would apply.
  • AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort Fee: $35 (Plus Taxes) per room, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
  • AdvisoryA minimum Parking fee of $37.00 (plus tax) per room, per day, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies: Check-in Policy:
    Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

    Convention Policy:
    Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

    Hotel Spring Break Policy:
    This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.

    General Information:
    Room taxes are included in vacation price.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

    Resort Fee: A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.

    Mandatory hotel-imposed Service fee inclusions:

    • CastNow streaming service

    • Chilled water in lobby

    • Daily local newspaper (in lobby)

    • Discount on parking fee

    • DVD movie rentals

    • In-room coffee and tea packets replenished on request

    • In-room safe

    • Local and toll-free calls

    • Use of beach chairs

    • Use of pool and beach towels

    • WiFi access throughout the property

    • Bishop Museum admission (1 adult and children under 17)

    • Honolulu Museum of Art admission (1 adult and children under 18)"*DEPARTURE CLEANING FEE, DAMAGE WAIVER

    FEE and RESERVATIONS PROCESS FEE NO 

    LONGER APPLIES.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed

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