Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

3.5 Very Good

  • Cleanliness 4.0
  • Location 4.3
  • Rooms 3.6
  • Service 4.0
  • Value 4.1

1975 TripAdvisor reviews

TripAdvisor users rated this property 2 out of 5

Not worth the money.

Neil L on Mar 27, 2026

This hotel had a lot of problems. Very very noise inside, in the lobby, and outside due to very high street noise. Our room was small, with the softest most uncomfortable bed possible. Window cranks and curtains did work well- a good breeze was needed instead of the useless air conditioner. There were no chairs in this room and we had to make a special request to get one. And when you want to get a beach towel, don't forget your special card- otherwise it will cost you $30~ wow! TV and wi-fi coverage was a joke. This was a big hotel, needing two elevators for the population. Unfortunately one did not work the whole time we were there. This is an expensive hotel due to the service fee which covers a lot of "convenience features". Not really. Save your money and try a different place.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

Greatest of Waikiki

DiamantistaP on Mar 02, 2026

My 3rd time and it was perfect as always, I highly recommend this place. Room is clean and comfortable and the bed soft, bathroom was clean as well

TripAdvisor users rated this property 5 out of 5

Weclove it.

Compass65036850415 on Feb 17, 2026

I love everything about the hotel & we coming back again. The room was too perfect and close to the beach & stores. Workers were too kind and always there when needed for service. I recommended this hotel to everyone.

TripAdvisor users rated this property 1 out of 5

Waikiki’s cheapest, but not worth it.

HonomuRick (Honomu, Hawaii) on Feb 06, 2026

Fantastic staff to keep this dump running despite the owners neglecting it for decades. Changed rooms, but still in a slum lord condition. It is CLEAN and one of the cheapest in Waikiki, but if you can, stay elsewhere. Resort fee steep and unearned. Sad, because 20 years ago we loved this place. I believe furniture is the same from those days still. ??

TripAdvisor users rated this property 3 out of 5

A good value option in Waikiki

Joe A on Jan 23, 2026

A good value hotel with a great location centrally located in Waikiki. I would stay here again in the future, and opt for a superior balcony room.

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