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Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach ResortvsSheraton Waikiki
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Sheraton Waikiki is the choice of most writers compared to Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Sheraton Waikiki is ranked #21 in Hawaii with endorsements from 10 reviewers including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and BlackBook.
Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
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Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
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Star Service
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Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's Show All Reviews
2169 Kalia Rd., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $209/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "What had been a plain but pleasant oceanfront bargain now offers polished elegance in keeping with its prime location." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"In short, one of the best Waikiki choices in its price range." Full review
Lonely Planet "Looking sharp after a recent remodel, this Outrigger eschews the hoity-toity attitudes of its higher-priced beachfront neighbors." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With direct access to Waikiki Beach, the Outrigger Reef on the Beach resort has a decidedly Hawaiian feel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located right on the beach near Ft. DeRussy, this hotel’s highlights are a swimming pool, nightly Hawaiian entertainment, and the oceanside Serenity Spa."
Star Service "Located near its peer and sibling, Outrigger Waikiki, this place continues to be one of Waikiki's busiest beach hotels, and standards are the highest this chain has to offer." Full review
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Keep in mind that there is a big difference between the Oceanfront and Ocean View, with Oceanfront being the ones to request.
BlackBook "On one of the prime oceanfront spots in the Beachwalk area of Waikiki sits this longtime favorite hotel."
Gayot "Now the queen of the Outrigger empire, this non-smoking property underwent a complete $110 million makeover to create an elegant oceanfront haven offering a commitment to Hawaiian culture."
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Be sure to visit the poolside Kani Ka Pila Grille, where island entertainment is featured every night from 6 to 9 p.m. The property's highlights include its oceanfront location and full service amenities, including an on-site car rental and complimentary day spa and fitness center.
Condé Nast Traveler86.0
"Following a $110 million renovation, this Waikiki resort has spanking-new rooms, three new restaurants, an expanded spa, and a rebuilt pool and deck." Full review
Frommer's "With lovely Hawaiian cultural touches. You’ll find the outrigger theme throughout the hotel...tasteful Hawaiian decor, rooms are spacious" Full review
Sheraton Waikiki Fodor's Oyster Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot BlackBook
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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
