Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel, Honolulu

Advantages: Lots to see
Disadvantages: be careful about the time of day you go to visit.

...I visited Honolulu Zoo in the summer whilst on Honeymoon in Waikiki. The Zoo is situated at the far end of Waikiki on the way towards Diamond Head. We happened across the zoo after finding adverts in one of the many brochures and fliers you can pick up from the hotels. The Zoo is within easy walking distance of Waikiki hotels and is worth the visit if you have nothing better planned. Unfortunately we chose to go around midday on our first day - jet lag hadn't quite hit us yet so we were wide awake and eager to explore Waikiki. It was a scorching hot day and the animals obviously had better things to do than stare at countless faces visiting them in the zoo. Safe to say they were tucked up in the shade having a nap. Still we were there so we headed off around the different areas. Honolulu Zoo is set into different continents depending... Read review

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Advantages: Location, price
Disadvantages: No internet in lobby

...I stayed at this hotel during my third trip to Hawaii in 2006. The big plus point to this hotel is the location combined with the value. The hotel is just a very short walk from Waikiki Beach, the shops, restaurants & the beachfront hotels. It has a central location which takes you right into the heart of Waikiki but being on Kuhio Avenue it has great access to The Bus for anyone wanting to explore the island. The hotel also has a recommended Thai restaurant (Keo's) on the ground floor which also does a breakfast menu. There are other options nearby. The hotel itself does not have a real breakfast area. The hotel facilities are good for people using it as base. It has an Outrigger Activities centre to help organise events, a small shop and helpful hotel staff. The condition of the hotel is good also. Our room was large enough... Read review

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Advantages: year round sushine, plenty to see and do, hospitality, very relaxed
Disadvantages: you will eventually have to leave :(

...to baggage claim though, which was useful if you wanted to buy a drink, however, what I found extremely welcoming (and rejuvenating!) was the group of musicians that were playing in the terminal; two men playing traditional Hawaiian music on ukuleles were accompanied by two dancers performing the traditional hula dance. It certainly gave us a feel for the culture immediately and put a smile on our tired faces. Many hotels and tour operators were welcoming visitors with handmade fresh leis which was lovely to witness. We had arranged our own flight and accommodation so, from that moment, I was determined to receive a lei at some point during our trip! It was easy to get a taxi or shuttle bus to Waikiki from the airport. The buses cost approximately $8-10 USD per person and a taxi cost approximately $30 USD (including tip) per ride. We opted... Read review

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