HILTON GARDEN INN WAIKIKI BEACH
2330 Kuhio Avenue, Waikik
OUR Thoughts on Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach
Formerly known as the Ohana Waikiki West Hotel and completely renovated and upgraded in 2016, Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is very centrally located diagonally across Kuhio Avenue from the all-new International Market Place. Walk out the front of the hotel on to Kuhio Avenue and you are surrounded by all the facilities you could possibly need - shops, restaurants, a supermarket, lounge bars, bus stop for “TheBus” and the Waikiki Trolley. Staying here, you are just one block from Kalakaua Avenue either walking through the International Market Place, down Dukes Lane with all its market stalls or via Kaiulani Avenue past Kings Village. Of course, Waikiki Beach is right on the other side of Kalakaua Avenue. It’s easy walking distance to the Zoo and the Aquarium from here.
Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is a big hotel comprising 623 rooms spread over 18 floors and bounded by Kuhio Avenue, Walina Street and Nahua Street. Its main claims to fame apart from its location and recent refurbishment is that, like all Hilton Garden Inn-branded hotels, every room has a microwave oven, under-counter fridge, Keurig® (capsule) coffee/teamaker, 48-inch LCD TV and an iron and ironing board. The microwave is a good facility to have to warm up food you might have purchased from the grab and go café on the ground floor or food from The Food Pantry supermarket which is almost next door on Kuhio Avenue and opens until 1:00am. The Food Pantry is a real American-style supermarket although the prices tend to reflect its Waikiki location.
The rooms at this hotel (especially the Standard Rooms) had always been compact and the bathrooms quite cramped with little vanity space. Hilton Garden Inn’s designers have done a great job with the renovation moving the bathroom vanity into the space previously occupied by a kitchenette; this has done wonders – now there’s a decent-sized shower too.
This hotel has a nice little sunny pool, is handy to everything and offers free wifi throughout. The Pink (Shopping) Line on the Waikiki Trolley and TheBus stops are almost outside the hotel on Kuhio Avenue. Sometimes the Trolley can be heavily patronised especially from Ala Moana back to the hotel and if you ever find you can’t get a seat, TheBus is a very good alternative (it only costs US$2.50 one way). TheBus is also a great way to get to Pearl Harbour, The Aloha Tower and pretty well everywhere else around the island of Oahu.
What Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach Say About Themselves
"All-New Waikiki Beach Hotel
Fresh off a multi-million dollar redevelopment, Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is just a five-minute stroll away from the sparkling sandy beaches that made Waikiki famous. Walk along Kalakaua Avenue, just a block away, or shop at the new International Market Place, just across the street from our hotel.
As Oahu’s main resort area, Waikiki offers world-class shopping, dining and outdoor activities perfect for the whole family. Take a surfing lesson from a pro, go for a scenic hike up to Diamond Head or Waimea Falls or rent some fins and a mask to go snorkeling. From stand up paddle boarding, golfing at the nearby Ala Wai Golf Course, kayaking, horseback riding, swimming with sharks, diving, biking, fishing, sunbathing and sightseeing, Oahu offers endless adventures.
Our meeting room accommodates up to 30 people with large windows allowing natural light to stream in. Darkening shades provide the lighting flexibility for presentations and high-tech connectivity makes plug-and-play meetings a snap.
A light and airy lobby welcomes you to this modern, beautifully appointed Hawaiian getaway. Enjoy our brand new rooms and suites each with free WiFi, refrigerator, microwave, 48-inch HDTV, and Keurig coffeemaker. Most accommodations include a step-out balcony with seating, and higher floor rooms feature partial views of the ocean or cityscape. Perfect for families, our suites include a separate living room and private bedroom. Connecting rooms are also available accommodating up to eight guests.
Completely redesigned from the inside out, our resort hotel in Oahu offers an authentic Hawaiian experience with many comforts of home. Stay fit in our modern fitness center, stay connected at the hi-tech business center, or splash around in our heated outdoor rooftop pool with sundeck and poolside bar. Dine at TR Fire Grill, our unique American bistro offering fresh artisanal dishes, or pop into Holoholo Café & Market for a large selection of grab ‘n’ go food items, plus gifts and souvenirs.
Explore everything that Oahu has to offer and create unforgettable memories at our hotel near Waikiki Beach.”
Note re Highgate Charitable Foundation
Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach is a member of Highgate Hotels. Highgate continually strives to make an impact on hospitality as well as the greater global community. Philanthropy is at the core of company culture and they endeavour to instil a sense of giving back into everything they do. Highgate established the Highgate Foundation to continue to be a positive force in the lives of people near and far. This philanthropic vehicle is an integral part of Highgate’s business and incorporates associates, guests, vendors, and business partners.
In support of the Highgate Charitable Foundation, Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach applies a one-time $5.00 fee to all guest folios on the day of arrival. All reservations are opted in unless the guest opts out at registration prior to checkout.
Note Regarding Resort Fees
In recent times, in high tourist areas of USA like Las Vegas and Hawaii, many hotels/resorts, have introduced compulsory additional charges which are payable over and above their room charges. Such fees can be known as “Resort Fees”, “Activity Fees”, “Amenity Fees” “Hospitality Fees” “Connection Fees” etc. These fees are a compulsory additional charge per room per day and are not included in the accommodation tariff but payable direct by the guest to the hotel. Different hotels have different policies as to whether they collect the fees at check-in or check-out. Fees can range from as little as US$5.00 per night up to US$45.00 or more per night.
Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach Resort Fee.
A Resort Fee of US$29.00 (plus 4.712% state tax plus Transient Accommodation Tax of 10.25% per room per day). is charged per day, added to guest accounts and payable direct to the resort.
The Resort Fee cost includes:
- Exclusive access to the HiFIT program (7 days a week
instructor-led fitness activities on Waikiki Beach)
- High-speed Wifi access in guestroom and hotel
- Unlimited Local, 1-800, and long distance calls.
- Morning yoga class each day
- Beach/pool toys & floats at pool
- In Room Hawaiian Kona Coffee
- In Room tea kettle with speciality teas
- Sunscreen & after-sun lotion at pool
- Buy one, get one free for Magic of Polynesia show
Also provided within the provisions of the Resort Charge:
Promotions provided by the Hotel Concierge
Travel Desk
● Sea Life Park:
Buy 1, get 1 free admission
Admission without transportation.
(With purchase of 1 full price adult ticket)
● Majestic Dinner Cruise
Standard buffet upgrade to Friday Fireworks Buffet
(1 upgrade per room visit)
● Pearl Harbor Partial Day
– upgrade to Deluxe package
(With purchase of 1 full price adult ticket)
● Wet 'n Wild
Buy 1 get 1 free admission
● Magic of Polynesia
Buy 1 get 1 free admission
● Parasailing
Upgrade to delux parasail.
(With purchase of 1 full price adult ticket)
● Coral Centre
– Upgrade to Deluxe package $20.00
● Enterprise Rental car
– Upgrade to full-size car or mid-size SUV
Our Specials
Stay 5/Pay 4
Stay 10/Pay 8
Stay a minimum 5 nights in a City View Room or Partial Ocean View Room and every 5th night is free.
Conditions:
- Valid for stays all year except any stay which includes any
days falling within 23 December to 02 January
- Valid for stays in:
● City View Rooms
● Partial Ocean View Rooms
- Subject to a minimum 5 nights stay.
Your Accommodation Options
The accommodation at Hilton Garden Village Waikiki Beach are all modern and tastefully decorated with a pleasing combination of contemporary and Hawaiian themes. Standard Rooms are normally located on lower floors. City View Rooms attract more light from their positions on middle to higher floors and Partial Ocean View Rooms provide guests with a view out to the ocean filtered through the taller buildings along Kuhio and Kalakaua Avenues.
Room Categories (In ascending order of tariff)
Standard Rooms:
Standard Rooms tend to be located on the back of the building, some facing Nahua Street. These rooms are 24m2 to 26m2 in size and tend to be a little quieter late at night when Kuhio Avenue can sometimes be a little noisy. There are limited views (mostly of surrounding resorts) from this room type. Standard Rooms are usually located on lower floors.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 to 4 guests.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed (some have a fold-out Sofa Bed) or 2 Standard Double Beds.
Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated
City View Rooms:
City View Rooms are generally located on higher floors usually facing away from Kuhio Avenue, some facing Nahua Street. There are wider city views from City View Rooms which cost only a little more than Standard Rooms. City View Rooms are 24m2 to 27m2 in size and many interconnect internally with a Standard Room, making the combined rooms ideal for families.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 to 4 guests.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed (some have a fold-out Sofa Bed) or 2 Standard Double Beds.
Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated
Partial Ocean View Rooms:
Partial Ocean View Rooms are generally located on or near the Kuhio Avenue frontage of the building where guests enjoy a partial ocean view over the International Market Place and between the resorts on Kalakaua Avenue. Rooms are 24m2 to 27m2 in size.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 to 4 guests.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed (some have a fold-out Sofa Bed) or 2 Standard Double Beds.
Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated
One Bedroom Suites:
One Bedroom City View Suites:
One Bedroom Partial Ocean View Suites:
One Bedroom Suites (the size of 2 standard hotel rooms), comprising a separate bedroom and living room are located on the higher floors and have either a nice city view or a partial ocean view. The One Bedroom Suites at Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki are a very good option for longer stays or for guests seeking more space. While suites are more expensive than this hotel’s standard rooms, there is great value to be found when comparing costs with even standard hotel rooms in resorts closer to Waikiki Beach.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 guests.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed (some have a fold-out Sofa Bed) or 2 Standard Double Beds.
Additional Bedding: No additional bedding accommodated.
Getting to and from Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach
We will provide coach or private car arrival/departure transfers between Honolulu International Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach in package arrangements as required/agreed.
This place could be described as “Waikiki Central” – it is central and walking distance from almost everything in Waikiki. Local transport is right at the door; a supermarket is right across the road in one direction and the International Market Place and Dukes Lane market are almost directly across Kuhio Avenue out front. Take a 5 or 6-minute stroll down to Kalakaua Avenue and Waikiki Beach. It’s also an easy walk down to Beach Walk and the Royal Hawaiian Centre for great food outlets and shops.
Kids Policy
Kids Stay Free
Children 17 years of age or younger stay free of charge when sharing a room with parents or guardians and utilising existing bedding:
Conditions:
- Subject to individual room maximum occupancy policy.
Check-in/Check Out
Official check-in and checkout times are:
Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 12:00 Noon
Early check-in and late check out is subject to availability at time of arrival/departure, subject to additional charges payable direct to the hotel.
Resort Cancellation/Alteration Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing
No name changes will be accepted.
Cancellations made within 72 hours prior
to scheduled arrival incur a cancellation fee
equal to the cost of staying 1 night at the
accommodation rate booked plus taxes.
No-shows are treated as cancellations and attract
fees accordingly.
Year-End Cancellation Policy.
For bookings which include any of the dates:
25 December to 02 January each year.
Cancellations made within 30 days of scheduled arrival
incur a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the cost
of the accommodation booked plus applicable taxes.
No-shows are treated as cancellations and attract
fees accordingly.
Alterations made within 30 days of scheduled arrival
which reduce the length of stay are not permitted.
Travel Insurance is recommended
OUR Specialists can advise on all aspects of Travel Insurance
The information on this page is correct as at 19 February 2020 and is based on our supplier contracts which are valid for stays to 31 March 2020. All information shown is subject to change without notice.