Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

“An instant tradition is born!”

The BEST choice we could have made for our first family trip to Hawaii. Everything about our experience was best in class. There is a quiet location off the main lobby for Elite member check-in. After a very long day of traveling with kids, this was a refreshing surprise that made me grateful for b… more

The BEST choice we could have made for our first family trip to Hawaii. Everything about our experience was best in class. There is a quiet location off the main lobby for Elite member check-in. After a very long day of traveling with kids, this was a refreshing surprise that made me grateful for being a loyalty member. There is a cultural center within the hotel, lots of activities included within the resort fee, and everything you need to make the most of your stay is conveniently at your fingertips. Waikiki beach is just outside the back door. All you need to to is cross the street! There's a local woman-owned business who will set you up with beach chairs or anything you need to enjoy your time. The ABC stores had great souvenirs and snacks we could grab and go. There's an Enterprise rental car right on property. So many tour companies will pick you up right from the lobby. There's even a laundry facility to help get the sand out before returning home. Every single person we encountered on the staff was extraordinarily kind. If you're looking for a property that makes it easy to navigate around a lot of experiences, this is your gem! We couldn't do everything we wanted on this trip. We've already decided our next visit will be to Maui and we'll stop back at Waikiki for a day or two. We can't wait to come back!

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“Great location and amenities”

Great location across the street from beach. Service was excellent and the amenities/activities were great, especially the gym. Love having the adult only pool with outdoor bar close by. Loved this was a little more quiet part of the main drag, but only a short walk away from all the action. … more

Great location across the street from beach. Service was excellent and the amenities/activities were great, especially the gym. Love having the adult only pool with outdoor bar close by. Loved this was a little more quiet part of the main drag, but only a short walk away from all the action. Would definitely stay here again

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“Pleasantly surprised”

We stayed two nights in early October. We found the room to be very comfortable and provided us with a good view of the ocean. The pool area appeared small and busy although we didn’t intend on using the pools. One night there was a lot of noise from the spa area, it didn’t really bother us though.… more

We stayed two nights in early October. We found the room to be very comfortable and provided us with a good view of the ocean. The pool area appeared small and busy although we didn’t intend on using the pools. One night there was a lot of noise from the spa area, it didn’t really bother us though. We had lunch at the bar overlooking the beach and we enjoyed it. Good view as well. The beach across the road is a good way to relax and we did a few times while sitting at Kai coffee. If you are Australian take note, as nothing else comes close.

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“Disappointing Stay at Marriott Waikiki – Resort Fee is Daylight Robbery”

I recently stayed at the Marriott Waikiki Resort and Spa in Honolulu, and I have to say, the experience left a lot to be desired—especially the outrageous $50 daily resort fee. You expect this kind of charge to come with perks, but all you get is basic Wi-Fi access. No complimentary water bottles, … more

I recently stayed at the Marriott Waikiki Resort and Spa in Honolulu, and I have to say, the experience left a lot to be desired—especially the outrageous $50 daily resort fee. You expect this kind of charge to come with perks, but all you get is basic Wi-Fi access. No complimentary water bottles, no extra amenities—just a fee for the sake of charging one. The excuse they give for not providing bottled water? They claim it’s part of their sustainability efforts. However, it’s hard to believe that’s the reason when the coffee in your room comes with individually wrapped paper cups in plastic. The hypocrisy is frustrating. If Marriott truly cared about sustainability, they could easily provide refillable water bottles or other eco-friendly options, but clearly, this is more about cutting costs than saving the planet. Calling this a “resort fee” is a joke—it’s just a sneaky way to squeeze more money out of guests. Shame on you, Marriott Waikiki. Be upfront and transparent with your guests, because this feels more like a scam than a service.

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