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Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber HotelvsSheraton Waikiki
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sheraton Waikiki ranks significantly better than Holiday Inn Resort Waikiki Beachcomber. Sheraton Waikiki comes in at 86 with praise from 10 publications such as Oyster, Star Service and Zagat.
Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot Lonely Planet
2300 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "One of the pluses to this property is the great location... The rooms feature Berber carpets, contemporary furniture, voicemail, and shower-only bathrooms." Full review
Fodor's "Located almost directly across from the upgraded Royal Hawaiian Center... the Holiday Inn is a well-situated family-friendly hotel." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"In 2008, the Beachcomber completed a $21-million overhaul -- so now's the time to go." Full review
Lonely Planet "On Waikiki's main strip, this modern nonsmoking hotel is remarkable for its prime location and subprime rates."
DK Eyewitness "This 17-story high-rise hotel is at the gateway to Waikīkī and is a short two blocks from the beach."
Star Service "Located opposite the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and near the Waikiki Beach Walk, this may just be one of Holiday Inn's best." Full review
Gayot "Location is the name of the game, and this certainly applies to the Holiday Inn Waikiki Beachcomber Resort, which is centrally located on Kalakaua Avenue."
Lonely Planet "On Waikiki's main strip, this modern 496-room hotel is remarkable for its prime location and subprime rates" Full review
Sheraton Waikiki Fodor's Oyster Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
2255 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $247/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "If you don't mind crowds, this could be the place for you: towering over its neighbors on the prow of Waikiki's famous sands, the enormous Sheraton Waikiki is center stage on Waikiki Beach." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Legend has it King Kamehameha built his royal bungalow on the site where the Sheraton... now stands -- and the location really is that picturesque and convenient." Full review
Lonely Planet "People are constantly coming and going and if you stop, the crowd might just whisk you away." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Sleek and modern, this 1,700-room hotel towers over the prime location on the beach at Waikīkī – most of the rooms have spectacular ocean views."
Star Service "This hotel may be ranked No. 2 in size behind the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but it is a bustling beehive of activity in an excellent location, and individuals and groups both big and small do well here." Full review
Gayot "One of the largest hotels in Waikiki happens to be so close to the water that its retaining walls jut into the high water mark."
BlackBook "At the heart of Waikiki, the Sheraton has a gazillion floors and an ever-bustling lobby. Check your vertigo at the front desk."
Zagat4.0
"With "sweeping views of Diamond Head and the glittering Pacific", this full-service resort provides a "pampered stay" in a "great location" in Honolulu with plenty of "dining and shopping" options."
The Telegraph7.0
"A corporate high-rise hotel in the heart of Waikiki, with a handful of great differentiating features." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Set in the center of Waikiki steps from the beach, the Sheraton offers two outdoor pools, fitness center, spa, and several dining options"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
