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Bamboo Waikiki Hotel vs Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is preferred by most writers compared to Aqua Bamboo Waikiki. Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa comes in at #15 in Hawaii with recommendations from 13 publications such as Afar Magazine, The Telegraph and Star Service.

Bamboo Waikiki Hotel
Bamboo Waikiki Hotel
7 / 10
2425 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $85 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's 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." Full review
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When booking, be sure to "reserve" a parking space, because the parking lot has a limited number.
Concierge Concierge
"This budget boutique hotel just one block from Waikiki Beach makes up in convenience (and price) what it lacks in luxury."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"It's a good value and convenient, though the building is a bit worn down." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
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Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
8 / 10
2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $224 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This historic beauty—the oldest hotel in Waikiki—is still a wedding and honeymoon favorite with a sweeping main staircase and period furnishings in its historic Moana wing." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"As Waikiki's first hotel, the 1901 plantation-style oceanfront Moana Surfrider offers a dose of historic charm on one of the nicest -- albeit most congested -- stretches of Waikiki Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The hotel's selling point is the historic main building: non-guests as well as guests are free to sit on the nostalgic, front-porch rocking chairs." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Meticulously restored 1901 Beaux-Arts property—the first hotel on Waikiki Beach—with an Old Hawaii vibe (afternoon tea is de rigueur), plus one of Waikiki's only beachfront spas." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Teatime on the Banyan Veranda will carry you back in time; enjoying contemporary Hawaiian entertainment in the same stunning setting is a highlight of any visit."
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