DoubleTree by Hilton Alana - Waikiki Beach
Comfortable Waikiki base offering warm service, plush bedding, and lanais, though street noise can intrude.
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The DoubleTree by Hilton Alana is a Waikiki hotel featuring comfortable Sweet Dreams beds and furnished private lanais. Guests consistently highlight the exceptionally friendly staff and seamless check-in service. However, street-facing rooms are prone to outside noise, and on-site dining options are limited and costly. 1522
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What travelers noticed
- Front desk staff welcome travelers with warm aloha spirit and provide an easy check-in process alongside valet parking assistance. 23
- Beds are soft and comfortable with generous pillows, ensuring a restful night of sleep. 21
- Bathrooms feature walk-in rainfall showers, though guests note the squeeze bottles for toiletries are hard to dispense. 13
The catch
Who it's for
- — Travelers prioritizing comfortable bedding
- — Guests seeking warm and helpful customer service
- — Visitors who want private furnished lanais
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to street noise
- — Travelers avoiding expensive on-site dining and snacks
Seen on camera
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“While the rooms are generally comfortable, remember to request a room away from street noise if you are a light sleeper.”
youtube.com0:38“The hotel provides good value with free Wi-Fi and breakfast.”
youtube.com0:56“honestly the staff is so kind a few of my favorite things about it have been the location”
youtube.com0:55“a few of my favorite things about it have been the location it's close to anything i need there's a grocery store any re…”
youtube.com0:59“my bed was super comfortable slept like a rock every single night had a balcony view it's been amazing”
youtube.com1:16“The main pros are its location, included breakfast, and good amenities.”
youtube.com1:50“and the rooms super clean my bed was super comfortable slept like a rock every single night”
youtube.com1:14“you just go to the hiking hawaii cafe you guys this place is amazing you need to come visit here because it's so close t…”
youtube.com1:44“do you know what else is super awesome here you have to use a key card to get into any area like the pool area the gym t…”
youtube.com2:00“Your stay includes breakfast. Options include American and Asian buffet styles. Based on reviews, it's a solid start to…”
youtube.com0:44“The main cons based on reviews are potential noise from the streets. This is typical in a busy area, but a consideration…”
youtube.com1:54“Standard check-in is at 300 p.m. and checkout at 12:00 p.m. giving you flexibility.”
youtube.com2:03“and then the other thing is the cleanliness like i'm being dead serious i see people all the time cleaning off the butto…”
youtube.com2:12“masks are worn the staff is so nice like i don't think i've ever been to a hotel where i've been like as like anyone eve…”
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Score breakdown
How the 76/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
84Location
82- “Have not stayed at either, but I go to that DoubleTree to pick up cars from Enterprise Car Share regularly, and have coffee at times at the café in the Hyatt Place. In terms of location, it's the Hyatt hands down. Personally, being near the water is a big deal.” 10
- “a few of my favorite things about it have been the location it's close to anything i need there's a grocery store any restaurant near waikiki all the beaches at waikiki we're so close really close to a bike station so you can just hop on a bike and go anywhere” 160:59
Room
78Service
84Bed & Sleep
83Value
76Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-01
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 12 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 321 hotels in the same bracket. In Honolulu it sits 8 points below the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 76
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 89
Based on 321 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 5 mentions
- 4 mentions
- 1 mention
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 66 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Configurations range from standard doubles to sprawling penthouse suites, and all are spacious and bright with soft, neutral tones, carpeted floors, dark wood furniture, ergonomic work desks, and floral artworks adorning the walls.” 13
- “Stayed at the Wayfinder around New Years and enjoyed it. Rooms aren't huge but didn't feel tight and we had a corner room with a wraparound balcony which was nice. There's great poke in the downstairs restaurant and you're not more than a 5 min walk from the beach.” 19
- “Like the rest of the hotel, all 317 rooms and suites are simply decorated with Hawaiian-inspired decor, though they appear a bit tired. Sagging furniture and dinged-up walls were both spotted during our 2017 visit, though the wear is relatively minor.” 13
- “Ur welcome :-) bonc826 • 2y ago This isn't one of the hotels you listed, but we really enjoyed the Hyatt Place. This isn't one of the hotels you listed, but we really enjoyed the Hyatt Place. Our room was newly renovated and the free breakfast was a nice bonus.” 19
- “I just stayed at the Twin Fin with an Oceanfront Room. Imo you can't really get any closer to the beach, the amenities were great and you couldn't beat the view either.” 19
- “The DoubleTree Hotel Alana Waikiki Beach rooms had modern decor when they were first decorated-now the rich chocolates and aqua tones feel a little dated.” 15
- “Kurt Winner: Lovely suite at DoubleTree By Hilton Alana-Waikiki Beach” 23
- “Stayed at the Wayfinder around New Years and enjoyed it. Rooms aren't huge but didn't feel tight and we had a corner room with a wraparound balcony which was nice.” 19
- “Each room has a furnished lanai offering lovely sea or city views.” 13
- “my bed was super comfortable slept like a rock every single night had a balcony view it's been amazing” On camera161:16
- “Rooms aren't huge but didn't feel tight and we had a corner room with a wraparound balcony which was nice. There's great poke in the downstairs restaurant and you're not more than a 5 min walk from the beach.” 19
- “The hotel provides good value with free Wi-Fi and breakfast.” On camera220:56
- “But along with cookies, at the DoubleTree By Hilton Alana-Waikiki Beach you will also get a great room for a terrific price in a convenient location right in Waikiki.” 23
- “It is open from 7:00 to 15:00. There was a small convenience store beside the front desk. There were drinks, cut fruits, cup noodles and snacks being sold. It was a little more expensive than ABC Mart and a normal convenience store.” 21
- “DarthBradicus88 • 5y ago It was actually not a bad price, for Hawaii. It was actually not a bad price, for Hawaii. I booked the cheapest room and was upgraded to Rainbow Tower, Marina/Ocean View, and when I extended my stay, they lowered the rate.” 5
- “Outrigger was great too, in the heart of the action, just more expensive with less of a view.” 17
- “Downsides include the daily resort fee and extra charges for breakfast and parking.” 13
- “Definitely an option if I go to O'ahu again in the future and don't care about the beach. It was actually not a bad price, for Hawaii. I booked the cheapest room and was upgraded to Rainbow Tower, Marina/Ocean View, and when I extended my stay, they lowered the rate.” 5
- “A varied breakfast buffet is served here in the mornings, with made-to-order omelettes, though it costs extra.” 13
- “Food options on the property were limited and super expensive, so we ended up ordering a lot of Uber Eats because it was easier than trekking off property and wasting time.” 7
- “Embassy suites is Hilton and often in that price range and is On the same side of Waikiki as HHV. It has that famous buffet breakfast with an omelette bar.” 7
- “The Ilikai Marina units were definitely more of a bargain though, and we loved having a full kitchen, washer/dryer, etc.” 17
- “Edit: Just watched the video. Looks nice, and definitely worth the price, but the rooms are definitely smaller, and I enjoyed being on the beach.” 5
- “I like the Hilton Hawaiian Village, but they just started a resort fee, which is a rip.” 17
- “Several packages are offered online to make this hotel an even greater value.” 23
- “Staying in 'iconic' but old hotel in Waikiki. My bathroom at night is full of roaches :(” 5
- “The service at the hotel was wonderful, the rooms were exceptionally clean and the bathroom was huge.” 17
- “The shower room had a glass door, but it opens in the direction that is a little inconvenient when trying to get a towel. Therefore, the floor got wet.” 21
- “Hotel Vive Waikiki - super convenient location, thoughtful amenities. Rooms are on the smaller side though.” 19
- “Embassy Suites is in close walking distance to the SW shops of Waikiki, some good restaurants, and some of the better malls.” 7
- “The main pros are its location, included breakfast, and good amenities.” On camera221:50
- “Have not stayed at either, but I go to that DoubleTree to pick up cars from Enterprise Car Share regularly, and have coffee at times at the café in the Hyatt Place. In terms of location, it's the Hyatt hands down. Personally, being near the water is a big deal.” 10
- “The modern is very nice, but it is a walk from the main part of waikiki. If you are looking to stay on property after 5 nights at the Hilton hawaiian village, the modern is a great change of pace and location.” 7
- “We've not stayed there, but we peeked at The Breakers a couple of years ago, and if I were on a budget, I'd definitely consider that hotel. Great location, and very cute.” 17
- “a few of my favorite things about it have been the location it's close to anything i need there's a grocery store any restaurant near waikiki all the beaches at waikiki we're so close really close to a bike station so you can just hop on a bike and go anywhere” On camera160:59
- “I've stayed at Queen Kapiolani and Park Shores. I like that location because I like walking around the park and the sidewalk along the beach.” 19
- “It's a convenient spot for business travelers, as the Hawaii Convention Center is a short 10-minute walk from the hotel.” 13
- “beejer91 • 2y ago We liked Hilton Waikiki. We liked Hilton Waikiki. A bit far from our preferred beach (royal Moana/outrigger beach) but only a block or so away from A beach, close to a good spot for poke.” 19
- “As a plus, the breakfast spread was quite impressive; easily the best I've had at any Hyatt Place.” 10
- “The hotel has a lovely restaurant called Trees Restaurant & Bar so named because it is surrounded by palm trees.” 23
- “Two rooftop pools, music around the pool bar nightly, great breakfast buffet, fabulous sushi and steak restaurant onsite, proximity to the beach and Fantastic customer service make this our go to hotel on Oahu.” 17
- “There was nothing inside the fridge. There was a restaurant called "Trees Restaurant & Bar" on the first floor. They serve breakfast here, but also turns into a bar in the evening. There were no staff around and I was a little confused with the system.” 21
- “Ur welcome :-) bonc826 • 2y ago This isn't one of the hotels you listed, but we really enjoyed the Hyatt Place. This isn't one of the hotels you listed, but we really enjoyed the Hyatt Place. Our room was newly renovated and the free breakfast was a nice bonus.” 19
- “The Queen! Away from all the hustle and bustle but close enough to the beach and restaurants.” 19
- “Your stay includes breakfast. Options include American and Asian buffet styles. Based on reviews, it's a solid start to the day.” On camera220:44
- “Wherever you stay, at least consider doing the Moana Sunday Brunch...absolutely unforgettable.” 17
- “DoubleTree by Hilton Alana - Waikiki Beach Is a nice clean hotel with a super breakfast buffet” 19
- “The queen bed was soft and very comfortable. There were four large pillows per bed, and there were a total of eight pillows.” 21
- “At HHV we honestly got bored. It felt really secluded from the rest of Waikiki and there was SO much walking just to get anywhere.” 7
- “my bed was super comfortable slept like a rock every single night had a balcony view it's been amazing” On camera161:16
- “and the rooms super clean my bed was super comfortable slept like a rock every single night” On camera161:14
- “While the rooms are generally comfortable, remember to request a room away from street noise if you are a light sleeper.” On camera220:38
- “The main cons based on reviews are potential noise from the streets. This is typical in a busy area, but a consideration for light sleepers.” On camera221:54
- “Guests should note that street-facing rooms can be noisier.” 13
- “honestly the staff is so kind a few of my favorite things about it have been the location” On camera160:55
- “The service at the hotel was wonderful, the rooms were exceptionally clean and the bathroom was huge.” 17
- “Check-in is a breeze here with a valet right out front to take care of your car.” 23
- “The staff were very kind and greeted me with a smile.” 21
- “Standard check-in is at 300 p.m. and checkout at 12:00 p.m. giving you flexibility.” On camera222:03
- “masks are worn the staff is so nice like i don't think i've ever been to a hotel where i've been like as like anyone everyone i've met is just very friendly” On camera162:23
- “and then the other thing is the cleanliness like i'm being dead serious i see people all the time cleaning off the buttons on the elevators cleaning off everything like they are doing everything masks are worn” On camera162:12
- “elizabethchurch • 2y ago We just stayed at the Laylow and liked it. We just stayed at the Laylow and liked it. Very clean and nice but not a large resort.” 19
- “The staff were helpful. I was supposed to check in at about 15:00, but I arrived around 12:00, but still got to check in. The staff greeted me every time they saw me which felt very nice.” 21
- “Some of the friendliest front desk personnel in Waikiki will greet you with their warm aloha spirit and there is even a desk to arrange any tours or excursions you might like.” 23
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- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
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- 7Hilton at Waikiki recommendations for 3 people? (HAS to ...reddit.comForum thread2025-12-04Recent8 quotes used
“Embassy Suites is in close walking distance to the SW shops of Waikiki, some good restaurants, and some of the better malls.”
Read originalreddit.com - 13DoubleTree by Hilton Alana - Waikiki Beach Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-10Ageing8 quotes used
“Configurations range from standard doubles to sprawling penthouse suites, and all are spacious and bright with soft, neutral tones, carpeted floors, dark wood furniture, ergonomic work desks, and floral artworks adorning…”
Read originaloyster.com - 19Hotel options Waikiki : r/VisitingHawaiireddit.comForum thread2024-05-25Ageing21 quotes used
“Hotel Vive Waikiki - super convenient location, thoughtful amenities. Rooms are on the smaller side though.”
Read originalreddit.com - 9DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana – Waikiki Beachperdiemlodging.comReview site2023-09-20AgeingRead originalperdiemlodging.com
- 10DoubleTree by Hilton Alana - Waikiki Beach, or Hyatt Place ...reddit.comForum thread2016-12-29Ageing3 quotes used
“As a plus, the breakfast spread was quite impressive; easily the best I've had at any Hyatt Place.”
Read originalreddit.com - 1DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ALANA - WAIKIKI BEACH ...doubletreebybeach.honolulucityhotels.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaldoubletreebybeach.honolulucityhotels.com
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