Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection vs Bamboo Waikiki Hotel
Both Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows and Aqua Bamboo Waikiki are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows ranks significantly higher than Aqua Bamboo Waikiki. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows ranks #12 in Hawaii with praise from 12 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Gayot and Andrew Harper.
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
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68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
From $328 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter
"Big resort perks with a small resort heart, including two golf courses, a turtle sanctuary and a Hawaiian-inspired spa."
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Frommer's
"After a $30-million renovation that wrapped up in late 2013, the posh guest rooms once again gleam with understated elegance."
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Gayot
"Even if you weren't familiar with this hotel's longstanding reputation for quality service and unforgettable surroundings, you'd be impressed the minute you walked through the door."
Oyster
Luxury
"This beautiful luxury beach resort on the Kohala Coast is chock-full of excellent features: top-rated dining, golfing, tennis, fitness training, and spa experiences."
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DK Eyewitness
"The rooms here are large and all but 27 have ocean views. Every room has a lānai (veranda), air-conditioning, robes, coffee, and other high-end touches."
Bamboo Waikiki Hotel
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2425 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $85 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Formerly a very neglected budget hotel just a block from Waikiki Beach, Bamboo has been transformed into a contemporary "condotel" (a condominium/hotel) with an Asian flair."
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When booking, be sure to "reserve" a parking space, because the parking lot has a limited number.
Concierge
"This budget boutique hotel just one block from Waikiki Beach makes up in convenience (and price) what it lacks in luxury."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"It's a good value and convenient, though the building is a bit worn down."
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Lonely Planet
"Step into the stylish lobby of Bamboo and you'll feel soothed. Bamboo is a decent choice, especially if you cop a discount rate."
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Travel + Leisure
"Perhaps the hotel’s best feature is its pool area, which is surrounded by bamboo and tropical plants, and is adjacent to the two-room spa."
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