Kaimana Beach HotelvsHotel Renew
The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel and Hotel Renew are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hotel Renew ranks slightly higher than The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. Hotel Renew comes in at #24 in Hawaii with recommendations from 11 sources like Gayot, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Kaimana Beach Hotel Show All Reviews
2863 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Mid-Range
"An upgrade from the cramped standard rooms is worth it at this 125-room beachfront hotel in a mellow area a half-mile outside of Waikiki." Full review
Lonely Planet
"For a little more privacy and seclusion, the New Otani offers well-kept, small rooms and its own beach about a half mile from the throbbing heart of Waikiki." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Although the rooms at this boutique hotel are small, the fabulous location on Sans Souci Beach... more than makes up for them."
Rough Guide
"Intimate, Japanese-toned beachfront hotel half a mile east of central Waikiki."
Star Service
"An unusual offshoot from this usually business-centric chain, Waikiki’s New Otani boasts a breezy tropical backdrop and one of the best beachfront locations in Waikiki." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel offers a pleasant oceanfront setting and a location that is just far enough from the bustle of Waikiki to keep those seeking peace and quiet happy."
BlackBook
"Just enough off the beaten path to be in the mix but still far away to avoid the busy beaches."
Frommer's
"This is one of Waikiki's best-kept secrets: a boutique hotel nestled right on a lovely stretch of beach at the foot of Diamond Head, with Kapiolani Park just across the street." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Waikiki's only boutique property located directly on the sand of Kaimana Beach...the hotel maintains its casual style and modern-boho aesthetic. "
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Travel + Leisure
"The common spaces have become hangouts for both guests and Honolulu residents, with a colorful, living room-like lobby; the design scheme mixes vintage prints depicting surfers, the ocean"
Hotel Renew Show All Reviews
129 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"The 72-room Hotel Renew, Waikiki's only "design hotel," is a favorite among fashion and film industry types from New York and California."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A top pick for those who want more than a budget hotel but less than a mega resort, this affordable, 72-room boutique a block from the beach is high on style, but short on amenities." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Just a half-block from the beach, this ecoconscious, gay-friendly boutique hotel satisfies sophisticated urbanites nursing romantic island dreams with stylish, design-savvy rooms."
Travel + Leisure
"Steps from Waikiki Beach, this 72-room boutique hotel has an elegant Zen-like quality, thanks to acclaimed San Francisco–based furnishings designer Jiun Ho." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"With only 72 guest rooms, Renew provides an intimate atmosphere in keeping with its spirit of wellness and tranquility."
Star Service
"Superior to anything in Aqua's arsenal, guests here find high-quality modern fashions in both the common areas and the accommodations." Full review
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Avoid lower floors, as noise from adjacent properties and from the street can be an issue.
Gayot
"Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear --- with new ownership, this property has gone from shabby and claustrophobic to hip, trendy and fashionable."
Zagat
"Half a block from Waikiki Beach, this chic retreat sports serene decor created by San Francisco designer Jiun Ho."
Afar Magazine
"With its shiny black surfaces and gray-on-gray color scheme, this sleek little hotel set back on a busy Waikiki corner would be at home in any major city." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"With dark interiors, bubbling fountains and custom-made guestroom scents selected from the 'aroma bar' at check-in, brooding boutique Hotel Renew offers a peaceful respite from the sunny chaos of Waikiki’s beaches." Full review