We were upgraded to a partial ocean view unit that was actually a corner unit. The blue ocean and wonderful sea breeze lulled me to sleep. The sound of the waves throughout the night was soothing and very relaxing. We joined friends for Sunday brunch at the Hau Tree Lanai restaurant and I enjoyed my Crab Benedict with lots of coffee. This stay-cation was much needed. Mahalo to the helpful staff and very courteous valet employees. We will return!

There is no pool, but you are right on the best swimming beach in Waikiki. However, the hotel itself feels tired and dated. Louvered door to the bathroom was rather embarrassing when sharing a room with a friend. Overall, not worth the money

We stayed here for four nights in the run-up to Christmas. It has a great location right on the quiet Sans Souci beach, and a history of having had Robert Louis Stephenson to stay. It is on the site of an old family house, although all that seems to remain is the great verandah. The staff are nice, and the hotel is genuinely pleasant, while being something more than a dreadful modern concrete block. it is also conveniently located - a short, easy bus ride from town.
The rooms were small but workable.
The big problem, at least for a non American, is the air conditioning, Hawaii has a pleasant winter climate, trade winds, nice night time breezes, no need for fans however if you open the window you are assailed by the sound of a hundred whirring machines, it sounds as though you are at the end of a runway with a plane preparing to take off. So that leaves you with little choice but to swelter inside your own room with windows shut or to put on the dreaded machine in your own room. No wonder the US's carbon foot-print is appalling.

This is my favorite hotel to stay at while on Oahu, which I visit at least once a year. The beach in front of the hotel is beautiful, but away from all of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, which is about a 15 minute walk away (a very beautiful stroll along the ocean!).

Our room had a spectacular view of beach and the Waikiki coastline. It was so peaceful and relaxing to wake up to the sounds of the palm trees outside our window and we love, love, LOVED being able to just head downstairs and straight onto the beach!!

Note: Definitely try out their restaurant on the ground floor, which features a delicious brunch on a terrace right on the beach!!