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Reviews of Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States of America

#42 of 300 hotels in Honolulu

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 451 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    It was a very good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Waikiki City View, Guest room, 1 Queen, City view
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Given that the hotel was located on the beach they could have provided beach umbrellas. We had to rent one from a private company.

    Location was great and the rooms were very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Front
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Chain Smoker in room next to us and couldn't use the balcony all week. Hotel only credited us 120.00 because they said we didn’t report it until 2 days before we left. We paid a lot of money to get the view and balcony and thought we should be credited more. Unfortunately Merritt didn’t see it the same way.

    Loved the view

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    9.0
    Amazing Hotel Great Location Ocean View Room Is A Must!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Ocean View, Guest room, 2 Double, Paoakalani Tower, Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Elevator key card access is too much and not needed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    7.0
    Great location but all costs should be up front. Never going back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Booked through Booking.com and paid the advertised price. Upon checking out we had to pay an extra US$50 per day plus taxes for the resort fee. WHY as we have already paid?

    Great location by the beach and staff were great. Food was very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Ocean View, Guest room, 2 Double, Kealohilani Twr
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Being told at check in that I had to pay a $300 incidental deposit. I didn't see that anywhere on the website during booking. Even though the funds are released upon checkout, I wasn't prepared for it.

    The location was awesome. View was nice, and amenities were great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean Front
    • Stayed 5 nights

    No room service... Not directly on beach.. across the street...... Thouht I have rented a Jr Suite

    No room service... Not directly on beach.. across the street

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Waikiki City View, Guest room, 2 Double, City view, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    close to water

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2024

    9.0
    love it ,Marriot always is my choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    really good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View, Guest room, 2 Double, Paoakalani Tower, Balcony
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no friendliness from the staff We arrived at the hotel Not the welcome that we expected in Hawai’i Got our room pass and that was The last interaction The day before our departure I went to the reception To settle our bill Even that was disappointing We weren’t asked ? How was your stay ! Thank you for staying with us Hope you enjoyed your stay We hope to see you again I think we didn’t ask for much But thank you .we loved Hawaii 😍we will definitely come again but We won’t be staying at The Marriott .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    7.0
    Massive hotel structure, a little worn, but good service and friendly staff all round.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to pay a compulsory Resort Fee, plus its taxes, on top of the room fee. For services that we are not interested in and thus did not use. The advertised rate is de facto the rate for the room. Only at the end of a booking process can one see there are additional taxes, and the resort fee. We find this very misleading.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 30th floor was to high for me

    Clean and comfortable and close to the beach and shops

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    Absolutely stunning location beautiful pool area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price

    Beach front , comfy bed

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    8.0
    Great location and clean room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You could see that the furniture is a bit used.

    You have the beach, retail stores, cafes and restaurants right in front and inside of the hotel. Everything on Waikiki is in walking distance and it’s very vibrant at night. We loved the view of the beach from our balcony! Our room was very clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    9.0
    Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would have liked a late check out as our 10 hour flight was at midnight with a 6 hour time change

    Too expensive so did not use

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Waikiki City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - a few employees at Bell & front desk lacked hospitality & friendliness.

    - clean facilities - kid & adult friendly - great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    9.0
    Was short notice so lucky to get it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sofa Bed and City View - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was very nice .

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    9.0
    Great property, perfect location, Pools need an upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The only drawback for us was really the pool facilities. The hotel had 2 outdoor pools. While it was great that one was adult-only (so no kids running and splashing around or yelling), the pool itself was a major disappointment in terms of size. I would have expected a much larger pool from a 4-star hotel. I have stayed at other Marriott resort hotels and similar hotels from other brand chains and they managed to at least provide a large pool (twice the size of this one). Because of its size, this one would get crowded very quickly even with only 8-10 people in it at a time. While we still had a great time staying here, we'll definitely try a different property next time as we always use the Pool when we stay at a hotel.

    The location of this hotel was simply perfect! The beach access was right across the street from the hotel (we could see the ocean from our balcony). It was also in a quieter area of Waikiki while still being central and within walking distance of all the major attractions, shopping, and dining. Marriott never disappoints when it comes to amenities and rooms. Our room was on a high floor, with 2 balconies and a partial view of the ocean. I am a Marriott Bonvoy member so we were also upgraded to a deluxe king suite which offered a separate sitting area making the room even bigger and roomier. The hotel and rooms were very clean and modern, as expected from Marriott properties. A major bonus was beach chairs and towels were included as part of the resort fee. We could check out a set every day to take to the beach and return at the end of the day. There was also a Starbucks and a 24/7 convenience store located inside the hotel lobby, which made it a breeze to purchase coffee and supplies whenever needed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    8.0
    Great location with close to Diamond head, the sea and the shops
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little too loud night and day

    Location was awesome

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Ocean View, Guest room, 2 Double, Paoakalani Tower, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location and view from two of the rooms

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2023

    9.0
    Aloha
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Waikiki City View, Guest room, 1 Queen, City view
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price

    The staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Waikiki City View, Guest room, 2 Double, City view, Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location….

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    8.0
    Rates, taxes and amenities fees bumped costs, we werent told about when booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Diamond Head Ocean View, Guest room, 2 Double, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Too close to elevator, not enough coffee tea making provisions, exorbitant amenities fees

    Spacious room, adults only pool,ABC shop on ground floor, being on 21st floor, fabulous view

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    8.0
    I had a wonderful time otherwise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Waikiki City View, Guest room, 1 Queen, City view
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot tub and adult pool Construction of getting in and out or not We're not thought out as to how to enter an exit period the adult pool you answer on the deep end which is usually the other way around period and the hot tub you have to climb into period which is not accessible to everyone who might want to enjoy the hot tub

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2023

    7.0
    Clean, spacious and renovated rooms in a nice part of Waikiki
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Lifts can be busy with long queues but they move quickly. The pool area is adequate but nothing special and the poolside bar and restaurant has great service but the food and drinks themselves are very average.

    The rooms are clean and modern. They are spacious rooms and appear to be recently renovated which is much better compared to a lot of hotel rooms in Waikiki which are dated. The Marriott is well located on the quieter end of Waikiki so you don't get all the noise and get a decent night's sleep. Having a hire car place within the complex is incredibly handy and because you're at the edge of Waikiki you can skip the traffic and head straight out to visit other parts of the island.

    Stayed in August 2023

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