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Hotel overview

Sporting a fun beach motif and an 'underwater' mural in the lobby, this whimsical hotel provides a subtle blending of Hawaii's rich past with today's modern amenities. Built in the shape of a circular Chinese lantern, it is across the street from Waikiki Beach and within walking distance from the International Market Place.

Property information

Year Built: 1963
Last Renovation: 2011
Accessible rooms: 1
Floors: 12
Total rooms: 92

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Hotel advisories

Advisory Prices are based on single or double occupancy. Additional occupants may incur a charge of $25 plus tax, per person, per night. These charges will be collected upon check-in by the hotel and are subject to change without notice.
Advisory A minimum parking fee of $43 plus tax per room, per day, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
Advisory A minimum mandatory hotel-imposed fee of $26 (plus tax) per room, per day, will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. The fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for but not a guarantee of the final amount due. For a detailed description of what is included in the mandatory fee, please see hotel policies.
Advisory The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Porterage fee: $10 per room, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.

General policies & fine print

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
General Policies:

Check-in Policy:
Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

Convention Policy:
Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

Hotel Spring Break Policy:
This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.

General Information:
Room taxes are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

Parking is available at an additional fee payable to hotel directly.

Rollaways are not available.

Cribs are free.

Room requests are not guaranteed and are based on availability at check-in.

Porterage is available on request payable to hotel directly.

Resort Fee:A  mandatory hotel-imposed fee will be charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. This fee is not included in your package price and is subject to change.

Amenities covered by this fee:
• Blu-ray, DVD and PlayStation 3 game rentals
• Daily coffee & tea
• High-speed Internet access & Wi-Fi
• Daily newspaper
• Local and toll-free calls
• In-room safe usage

The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
Pet Policy Pets Not Allowed

Ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 1632 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Home Away from Home

    Though I had read that this hotel was dated, I think those reviews were being overly critical. The beds and pillows were comfortable, the air conditioning perfect and much appreciated. The size of the room was sufficient for us as a couple and cosy unlike some hotels where I stayed, the size of the room for a couple has been ridiculous. All of the staff were wonderfully friendly. The trip itself wasn't as enjoyable as it should have been, our stay at this hotel provided the friendliness, feeling of safety and comfort that we appreciated. Thank you.

    Apr 06, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great stay

    The hotel location is right in the center and vey close to the beach. There are many shops and restaurants surrounding, very convenient. Staff are amazing and helpful. The facility is a bit old but they keep it very clean. We are really enjoy our stay here.

    Apr 02, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Excelente hotel!

    Excellent hotel, a luxury to stay in a room with a direct ocean view. Recommended! I'm asking, how long does it take to refund the credit card? Is the $100 USD security deposit due upon checkout? The service was excellent, and the staff was always available to help.

    Mar 31, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A small paradise in an island paradise

    We selected this hotel largely because of the balcony and it did not disappoint. The location was excellent. The bed was comfortable. The rooms are small, which is easy to notice when you first enter. But we found it endearing and all that we needed during our week stay there. The elevators were incredibly fast and reliable. We used the parking spots there and while 45.00 extra a night it was safe and perfectly located. We never had issues, so I cannot vouch for how helpful staff was, though our room was perfectly cleaned each day. We did miss having a microwave, but even at that we made it work just fun and wouldn't hesitate to use this place again.

    Mar 29, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Hawaii Vacay

    I gave them a 4 out of 5, because the beds are small, and not real comfortable, the pillows were flat. To get ice you had to go down to the front desk and ask for a bucket of ice to take back to your room. The TV does not have a guide to tell you what’s on, the sheet that has the channels on it doesn’t line up with the actual channels. Which really wasn’t a huge deal because we were at the beach everyday

    Mar 26, 2025