My boyfriend and I stayed here for a friend's wedding in May 2010. We chose to stay here because of the price and the ratings. The rates were around $40 a night for a 5 night stay and the reviews were good!

This hotel is located on a very big street. The road noise is loud and there isn't really a lot to eat or do directly near the hotel. You have to walk about 10-15 minutes to downtown or if you go the other way you should drive/take a cab to get to the mall and the city open beach.

When you come to Hawaii you expect a beach. If you don't pay for a place that has a beach, you expect a pool. I don't know what this hotel/motel was thinking when they made their pool. It's located on the outside of one of the mid level floors, so that means the pool is covered in the shade by the surrounding buildings. The jacuzzi is exposed and dirty. The pool was dirty and extremely small. It was so disgusting that we didn't even want to risk swimming in it.

The hotel is located across the street from the Hilton (I think that's what it was), so you can walk over there and try to use their facilities, eat at their restaurants and use their beachfront. It's only a 5 minute walk across the street.

Our room was located facing the back, so I would recommend this. It had a balcony and was a decent size. The road noise was pretty non existent and if you stay on a higher floor, you can leave the sliding door open so that the cool breeze is flowing through your room. The rooms were clean and minimally decorated. Everything you needed except food is provided.

There are free red apples at the front desk reception, but unless you have no shame, you can only take 1 each.

Overall the place is no 5 star hotel, but for the price to value ratio, you are a getting a pretty good deal!

Stayed here in October 2011 as part of a round the world trip. Not a bad hotel, but not great either. Make sure you get a sea view / Diamond Head view room as much better than simply looking out over the city. Breakfast is in a pancake place next door - not great! Our rooms had mini kitchen, microwave etc which was useful. The swimming pool is a joke.

Not in a bad position, 10 min walk to beach. Staff helpful and manager has a welcome party each week which was a great idea.

We've stayed at the Aqua Palms 3 times since early December because of the incredible rates and great location (walking distance to Waikiki beach, Ala Moana beach and the Ala Moana shopping center). Our rooms were on the Ala Moana street side which has views of Diamond Head and the ocean but because we don't like A/C, we leave the slidng doors open at night and the road sounds are very loud. On the plus side, the people at the hotel are very nice, the bed is comfortable and the flat-screen TV is great.

Great location to mooch off the Hilton. Full access ( nobody asked for credentials) to their private beach and shops with out the cost of the Hilton! Great 24 dank coffee shop at end of the street. Overall not the best not the worst. Id say it has a good vibe and solid option for the budget traveler. Major downfall is its on a very busy road the diamond head rooms are very loud! It is a city after all.