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Aqua Hotels in Hawaii
Aqua Hotels and Resorts was founded in 2001, making it
one of Hawaii's newest hotel management companies.
In the beginning, Aqua emphasized its low prices
low prices, but later they went through a period during
which they targeted a more upscale visitor. At that
time they had a hotel category called "Aqua Elite" that
included the elegantly decorated Renew Hotel. Today
Aqua no longer has an elite hotel category, but they still
have properties that will interest a wide range of
Hawaii visitors from budget travelers, to families, to
those looking for moderately priced hotels with extra
amenities such as spas, ocean views, and on-site restaurants.
Aqua Spa Boutique Hotels
Three of Aqua's Waikiki hotels have on-site spas
offering a variety of treatments including, massage
therapy, body scrubs, body wraps, facials, and
other treatments.
Aqua Bamboo Hotel and Spa
(Oahu)
The features I like most about the Aqua Bamboo Hotel
are its lovely swimming pool area surrounded by tropical plants,
the spa in its own small building next to the pool,
and the tasteful Southeast Asia inspired decor that gives
even the least expensive rooms a feel of quality.
The Aqua Bamboo has 92 rooms on 12 floors and the room
sizes range from 170 to 1078 square feet.
The hotel was built in 1965 and renovated in 2000.
Located at 2425 Kuhio Avenue next to the 34 story
Pacific Monarch Hotel where parking is usually available
for a reasonable cost.
For reservations or more information call 808-922-7777.
Aqua Bamboo Hotel - Six Photos (Hotel, Spa, Pool, Decor)
Aqua Bamboo Hotel - Official Web Site
Aqua Palms Hotel and Spa
(Oahu)
Located on the Ala Moana end of Waikiki, at 1850 Ala Moana Boulevard,
in an area that is sometimes called the "Gateway to Waikiki".
The hotel is only about a block from the Fort DeRussey Beach
Park and Duke Kahanamoku Beach sections of Waikiki Beach and
it is also walking distance from Ala Moana Beach Park,
Ala Moana Shopping Center, and the Hawaii Convention Center.
The Aqua Palms Hotel Has 262 rooms on 12 floors and its room
sizes range from 325 to 538 square feet. The Aqua Palms
also has a small swimming pool, and a mini spa offering massage
therapy and a few other treatments.
For reservations or more information call 808-947-7256.
Aqua Palms Hotel - Three Photos (Hotel, Pool, Decor)
Aqua Palms Hotel - Official Web Site
Aqua Aloha Surf Hotel and Spa
(Oahu)
Moderately priced hotel near the Ala Wai Canal,
with 202 rooms on 16 floors and a mini spa off the
lobby offering massage therapy and a few other
treatments. Also has a small swimming pool and
an Internet cafe on the property. The hotel's room
sizes range from 220 to 625 square feet.
Located at 444 Kanekapolei Street, a short walk away
from Waikiki Beach.
For reservations or more information call 808-923-0222.
Aqua Palms Hotel - Official Web Site
Other Aqua Boutique Hotels
Aqua Ilikai Hotel and Suites
(Oahu)
This oceanfront hotel adjacent to the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor
and the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon is located at
1777 Ala Moana Boulevard. The Ilikai Hotel and condominium
complex has 968 rooms on 26 floors, and about 200 of those
rooms are managed by Aqua Hotels and Resorts.
The room sizes range from 600 to 1178 square feet and large
lanais, most with beautiful views. The Ilikai is famous
for being in the opening shot of the Hawaii Five-O television
series, with Jack Lord standing on the penthouse balcony overlooking
Waikiki Beach. On-site amenities and facilities include
a swimming pool, fitness room, poolside massage therapy area,
and the dinner-only rooftop
Sarento's Top of the I Italian restaurant.
For room reservations or more information call 808-949-3811.
Aqua Waikiki Pearl
(Oahu)
Waikiki's Honolulu Prince Hotel reopened
in the Fall of 2009 as the Aqua Waikiki Pearl Hotel,
after a $5 million renovation. The hotel
has 135 rooms, on 10 floors, and the room
sizes range from 195 to 986 square feet.
Located at 415 Nahua Street in Waikiki, near the
"vintage tiki" style International Marketplace
outdoor shopping area. The Waikiki Pearl Hotel
does not have a swimming pool but it is only a
couple of blocks from Waikiki Beach. One of the
longest running sports bars in Waikiki,
Legends Sports Pub, is located on the first
floor of the Waikiki Pearl.
For reservations or more information call 808-922-1616.
Aqua Waikiki Wave
(Oahu)
The Waikiki Wave Hotel was built in 1973,
and it was known as the Coral Reef Hotel until
it was extensively renovated in 2007.
The hotel has 247 rooms on 15 floors and room sizes
ranging from 328 to 515 square feet.
It is located at 2299 Kuhio Avenue, adjacent to the
tropical decor, International Marketplace outdoor
shopping area. The Waikiki Wave has two on-site restaurants, the
Da Big Kahuna Restaurant and Tiki Lounge
and the China Garden Restaurant.
The Waikiki Wave does not have a swimming pool, but it is only
one block from Waikiki Beach.
For reservations or more information call 808-922-1262.
Best Western Coconut Waikiki Hotel
(Oahu)
This hotel across the street from the Ala Wai Canal
is located on the corner of Lewers Street and
Ala Wai Boulevard, about three blocks from the new Waikiki Beach
Walk Shopping Mall and the Duke Kahanamoku Beach section of
Waikiki Beach. It has 81 rooms on 10 floors and room sizes
ranging from 250 to 1000 square feet. Amenities and facilities
on the property include a small swimming pool,
a fitness center, and barbecue grills.
Located at 450 Lewers Street.
For reservations or more information call 808-923-8828.
The Equus
(Oahu)
The Equus Hotel is a small, moderately priced, boutique hotel located
across Ala Moana Boulevard from Waikiki Beach, in an area sometimes
called the "Gateway to Waikiki". The hotel has 67 rooms on 10 floors,
one elevator, a small swimming pool, and room sizes
ranging from 280 to 660 square feet.
The Equus is on the west end of Waikiki, and within walking distance
of many attractions including Ala Moana Beach Park, Ala Moana Shopping
Center, the Hawaii Convention Center, Fort DeRussy Park, Duke Kahanamoku
Beach, the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort, the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon,
and the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. The Equus Hotel was previously known as the Polo Inn
and it has an equestrian and Ralph Lauren polo
inspired theme and decor. Located at 1696 Ala Moana Boulevard.
For reservations or more information call 808-949-0061.
Oceanfront Aqua Lite Hotels
Two of the hotels in Aqua's budget hotel category
have beautiful locations, across the street from Waikiki Beach,
with unobstructed views of the ocean. These hotels are ideal
for the budget traveler seeking an inexpensive, no frills room,
as close to the beach as possible.
Park Shore Waikiki
(Oahu)
The Aqua Park Shore Hotel has one of the best
locations in Waikiki, across the street from
the Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park on one side
and the Prince Kuhio Beach and Queens Surf Beach
sections of Waikiki Beach on the other side.
The hotel also has a freshwater swimming pool,
a Starbucks Coffee Shop, an ABC convenience store,
and two restaurants,
Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club
and Yoshitsune Japanese Restaurant.
The Waikiki Park Shore has 226 rooms in
two towers, one 18 stories high and one 14 stories high.
Most of the rooms have spectacular views
of the Waikiki Beach, Diamond Crater, or both.
The hotel was built in 1968 and last renovated in 2001.
Located at 2586 Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki.
The hotel is ideal for families because it has
a swimming pool and it is within a block or two of
both the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium.
For reservations or more information call 808-923-0411.
Aqua Waikiki Beachside
(Oahu)
Aqua Waikiki Beachside Hotel is an affordable hotel with
a great oceanfront location that is closer to the center of Waikiki
then the above Park Shore. It is situated across Kalakaua Avenue
from the Prince Kuhio Beach section of Waikiki Beach
and it sits between the Waikiki Circle Hotel and the luxurious
Hyatt Regency Hotel and the Hyatt Shops Mall.
The Waikiki Beachside is a 12 story, 78 room hotel
with room sizes ranging from 197 to 244 square feet.
It was built in 1966 and renovated at a cost of $7.4 million in 1991.
The hotel has no swimming pool but it is located across the
street from one of Waikiki's best and safest swimming beaches.
At one time there were plans to turn the Waikiki Beachside Hotel
into a luxury condominium property called the
Royal Kai Lani but the last I heard, those plans have
been scrapped, or at least put on indefinite hold.
Even so, it would be wise to ask if any construction is
in progress when you book your room (and of course this is
a good question to ask when booking any hotel).
For reservations or more information call 808-931-2100.
Other Aqua Lite Hotels
The "Aqua Lite" line of hotels features inexpensive,
but clean and comfortable hotel rooms that are especially
suitable for budget travelers, families, seniors living
on retirement incomes, and those who would rather spend
their Hawaii vacation dollars on tours, attractions, activities,
dining, and event tickets.
Waikiki Marina Hotel
(Oahu)
This moderately priced, high-rise hotel at 1700 Ala Moana Boulevard is
situated next to, and directly behind, Aqua's Equus Hotel.
The Waikiki has 103 rooms on 40 floors, and all of
the rooms are all about 350 square feet in size and have kitchenettes.
On-site facilities include a swimming pool and a tennis court.
onsite swimming pool and tennis court
The hotel is across Ala Moana Boulevard from Waikiki Beach and
it is within walking distance of Ala Moana Shopping Center,
Ala Moana Beach Park, Fort DeRussy Park, the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon
Beach, the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, and the Hawaii Convention Center.
For reservations or more information call 808-942-7722.
Aqua Island Colony
(Oahu)
This moderately priced hotel near the Ala Wai Canal is the tallest,
and one of the largest, hotels in Waikiki with 740 rooms on 44 floors.
Room sizes ranging from 308 to 570 square feet. Amenities and
facilities on the property include a swimming pool, a hot tub,
and a convenience store. Located about three blocks from
Waikiki Beach, at 445 Seaside Avenue. For reservations or more
information call 808-923-2345.
Continental Surf
(Oahu)
The Aqua Continental Surf Hotel is a low priced hotel
at 2426 Kuhio Avenue, only two short blocks from
Waikiki Beach. Most of its rooms are about 160
square feet in size but it has a few larger suites
from 400 to 1000 square feet. The Aqua Continental
is a basic hotel, with small rooms with no lanais,
but its low price and close proximity to Waikiki Beach
make it a good choice for budget travelers more concerned
about price then amenities.
For reservations or more information call 808-922-2232.
Aqua Resort Hotels
When Aqua acquired management contracts for two outer island
hotels, they added a new category called "Aqua Hawaii Resorts".
Aqua has two hotels in this category, the Hotel Wailea
on Maui Island and the Hotel Molokai on Molokai Island.
Hotel Wailea Resort and Spa
(Maui)
72 rooms in 2-story buildings on 15 acres of land in the hills
overlooking the Wailea Resort.
All of the rooms are 900 square feet in size and they all have
private lanais and kitchenettes. Amenities and facilities include
a swimming pool, landscaped grounds with a waterfall and a koi
pond, and the award winning "Capische?" Italian Restaurant.
Guests also have signing privileges for food, drinks,
and shop purchases at the Grand Wailea Resort.
Located at 555 Kaukahi Street in South Maui.
For reservations or more information call 808-874-0500.
Aqua Hotel Molokai
(Molokai)
Located at Kamiloloa Beach, adjacent to Hawaii's only
barrier reef, in the town of Kaunakakai on the
rural island of Molokai. Moderately priced.
53 rooms on 2 floors with room sizes from
228 to 432 square feet.
The Hotel Molokai has been the only hotel on Molokai Island since the Molokai Ranch
shut down all of its operations, including their two
hotels, in the Spring of 2008
For reservations or more information call 808-553-5347.
Aqua Premium Rooms
Aqua no longer has an "Aqua Elite" hotel category, but they do
have a special section on their Web site highlighting the
best and most luxurious rooms at several of their Waikiki
Hotels. Those rooms have been grouped in a category called
"Aqua Premium Rooms".
Examples of offerings in this category include a
a 1250 square foot, two bedroom, penthouse
suite with a 2500 square foot private lanai
at the Coconut Waikiki Hotel and
a 1250 square foot, two bedroom suite at the Aqua Bamboo
Hotel and Spa with an 1100 square foot private lanai.
See also:
Aqua Resorts News
Aqwua Resorts
Aqua
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