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Bamboo Waikiki Hotel vs The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Both Aqua Bamboo Waikiki and The Kahala Hotel & Resort are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to Aqua Bamboo Waikiki. The Kahala Hotel & Resort ranks #5 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 14 publications including Jetsetter, DK Eyewitness and Andrew Harper.

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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The Kahala Hotel & Resort
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
9 / 10
5000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816
From $312 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Concierge Concierge
"Set on a sheltered beach just a ten-minute drive from Waikiki... You really never need to leave the property."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"The Kahala Hotel & Resort sits just 10 minutes from the bustle of Waikiki but feels like a serene self-contained oasis." Full review
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Or you can choose to just laze in a cabana off by the calm water.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Hidden away in the upscale residential neighborhood of Kahala... one of Hawaii's very first luxury resorts." Full review
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If you're a golf fan visiting the second week of January, ask for a room overlooking the course for a bird's-eye view of the PGA Sony Open from your lanai.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"On a great swimming beach and close to plenty of golf, this resort is perhaps best known for its lagoon, where guests can mix with bottlenose dolphins through the Dolphin Encounters program."
Star Service Star Service
"Service is equally commendable, yet the creatively fashioned digs here are among the loveliest in the islands, competing even with the units at Four Seasons' sibs on Lanai and the Big Island. " Full review
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