This was my first time in Oahu so i didnt now what to expect. I was dropped off outside the hotel and i thought that it didnt look much. Once inside it was a different story. The first thing you notice is the large Aquarium in the restaurant. Check in was swift and the girl who checked us in was very pleasant and helpful. My room was near the top of the hotel and my balcony looked out across the beach and i could see Diamond Head infront of me. The view was lovely. Breakfast was included with my trip so i went to the restaurant not knowing what i would get. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety on offer. This was the best selection of breakfast i have seen. Every morning you could have something different. The staff in the restaurant were so happy and pleasant that it made it a joy to eat there. I found the hotel to be withing walking distance of most of the shops. Yes when i was there it was busy but then again it is a city so i expected this. I found the hotel to be comfortable and most of all the staff were all really nice and pleasant. If i am ever lucky enough to visit again then i would chose the hotel again.

Although this hotel in "on" Waikiki Beach, the pictures DO NOT show that there is avery busy street between the hotel and the beach. Camera angle is everything! Our room was Ocean View right in the front over looking the beach. However it also overlooked the street and the traffic. They have changed the area, adding a very large sidewalk with palm trees. The new shops also line the street, inviting many more people than normal. We listened to a guy with a bongo drum and one with a flute most of the evening as the played just outside of the hotel, making for our romance get away, not so romantic. We finally had to call security to have them move away from the area. At 11:00 at night, we had just about enough of the "music". Hopefully things will change in the future. Don't waste your money on an Ocean View when the partical-ocean view would work just fine without the noise from the street. The hotel itself was beautiful with wonderful staff persons. The Oceanarium restaurant was a bit pricey for the food but well worth viewing the fish, which the tank is three floors high!! Beds are comfortable and beach towels are available at the front desk. Parking in ramp at $20.00 per night.

ALOHA. This is what we came to Waikiki for and we found it at the Pacific Beach hotel. This was are first hotel stay with our 10month old and we had a blast. We especially enjoyed the aquarium inside the hotel. We ate at the oceanarium the first night which was a great buffet. First day we spent at the beach in front of hotel. There was a nice break wall there to keep the water calm so my wife and son really enjoyed it. For the hotel it was very clean and we had an outstanding ocean view. Everyone was friendly and ready to help us if we needed. We travel around the world and we love the pacific beach hotel!

As a frequent business traveller, I am forced to stay in many hotels throughout the country. The Pacific Beach Hotel is one of my favorites. The facilities are great, the hotel rooms are clean, but most important is the hospitality of the staff. They definitely share the spirit of aloha and that is much appreciated, especially after a long flight or long day of work.