Luana Waikiki Hotel and Suites

My friend and I stayed at Luana during our stay at Waikiki in November 2023. I can't remember how I found Luana but I saw great reviews and it was in our price range. It is a very small welcoming hotel with the friendliest staff! The rooms were clean and large and came with a kitchenette which was helpful when we wanted to store leftovers or have a glass of wine in the room. We had a gorgeous view of the city and the location felt very central to walk around different areas and it was easy to catch a lyft as well. The hotel even hosted social events like a wine and cheese night which included performances by hotel staff and complimentary wine and cheese! Although we did hear from some other guests that apparently you only got these perks if booking direct with the hotel. Those guests had booked through an Airbnb not knowing that it was a hotel room in a small boutique hotel and they did not get any of the perks. The hotel also had a concierge stand staffed by the most lovely man!! I believe he was Australian but not sure and unfortunately don't remember his name as it was a year ago! He was lovely though and helped us with some of our bookings. He helped us book a wonderful luau and even helped us troubleshoot when the original luau we booked got cancelled. His concierge stand is the first thing you see when you walk into the hotel and it was always great seeing his lovely smile every time we walked in/out! Overall a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again!

Well, this is a nice property and I hate to be the guest who leaves a bit negative comment. The hotel advertised an upsell room with partial ocean view and 2x queen beds, and I paid a higher price for it. But upon arrival, the front desk told me they actually do not have such a room type. Really?They basically misrepresented the property on Expedia. They offered me the following choice: either get a room with two queen size beds that looks directly at a gas station (!!), or keep the room with a partial ocean view, but sleep on a crib or sofa bed... well, I picked the one with a view, and the entire time there I got to sleep on a sofa bed. It was not the worst sofa bed, but it was not what I paid for. Not what I expected and wanted...I'm not a mean person, I am mature and I know a review can affect the business, and I wouldn't have written this here if the hotel had at least made some sort of small / fair concession, they could have perhaps reduced the price a bit since they gave me basically a cheaper room... but they didn't make attempts to remedy or mitigate. The management didn't even reach out to me directly- it was only the lady from the front desk who dealt with me.Guess they didn't really want me as a return customer! Needless to say, I plan to grant them their wish, and I will not be returning to this resort. There are so many hotels on Oahu. I hope your silence was worth it.

Great location and price!!! The staff is super friendly, kind and helpful. Easy to navigate to nearby beaches and shopping. Plus valet makes parking a breeze. There's even a few fun things to do in the evenings like happy hour. Nice heated pool; especially if it's January. The rooms are a great size and nicely kept. Well-stocked with cooking tools. I'd definitely stay here again.

I usually stay at National brand hotels but decided to try Luana as they were fairly inexpensive for a hotel in Honolulu. I called the hotel several times before I arrived just to let them know I was still coming. Each time I called, I reached someone friendly and helpful.Upon my arrival we were given shell leis and everything we needed to know was explained to us thoroughly - towel cards, dvd rentals, pool and exercise room use, room cleaning, etc. Check in went smoothly at around 10pm at night and the service was wonderful.The hotel looked nice inside and the rooms were decent. The floors did not have carpet, which I prefer. There was no central AC and the ac unit didn't cool the room as much as I would have liked. My room had a lanai which overlooked the city.My room came with a mini fridge, microwave, kitchen sink, stove top (no cooking dishes like pots and pans though), silverware, and other miscellaneous dishes.Parking is by valet only at about $40/night. Valet was friendly and quick each and every time.Hotel is in walking distance of two 7-11's, ABC stores, the Spam Jam, and lots of other places too.I would stay here again.

Best hotel in Hawaii! I have been to several hotels on the island and this by far is the best one! Pulled into hotel and did valet, which was $40. I paid the $40 and went inside to check in. Inside you will immediately see a list of tour packages offered, Christmas decorations, lounge area and check in counters. I checked in and went to the room. The room was clean, smelled good and no issues at all. I dropped my bags off and went to dinner. Upon my return I checked out the balcony. The balcony is over looking the city and the ocean. You can't really see the ocean at night but in the day time you can see the ocean. The a/c and bed was amazing. Slept so great I almost didn't want to leave. I will recommend going earlier so you can enjoy the pool, beach and other amenities. They do offer free dvd rental. The rental is located in the lobby and in your brochure is a free ticket for it. As well as two beach towel check out cards. The kitchen has everything you will need except the food and seasoning. You won't need to bring any utensils. It even had stuff I never thought about bringing but should have. There is no stove or oven but a toaster oven for cooking. The fridge is a decent size as well.

This was a multigenerational trip for our family. We stayed at Disney's Aulani for a few days, the Luana a few days, and then we flew over to The Big Island. We had three rooms booked at the Luana for about three nights. No one reported any problems. The only thing someone mentioned was that there were no pots and pans to cook with in a room with a stove. Oh, well. We ate out for every meal anyway. Lol The hotel looks great on approach and is in a great location. We happened to be there the weekend of Spam Jam so we walked over and enjoyed ourselves at this free festival. The rooms are basic but clean and safe. We were on the 15th floor with a great view of the main drag and the pool. It's a block over from Hilton's Hawaiian Village. There is an ABC store across the street, a 7-Eleven a block over, and all the shops (Hawaii Cookie Company, anyone?) on the main drag if you walk about two blocks over. There's a gas station right next door. I loved the toiletries. Like many hotels nowadays they have those bottles in a holder stuck to the wall (ugh!) but the products smelled great and made my skin feel like velvet. After being out all day in the sun, and the humidity, I looked forward to having a hot shower with their products. The staff at the front desk was kind but the real stars of the show are the valet team! We only had to wait a few minutes each time to get our cars in and out. With 9 people (both adults and kids) there was lots of bustle each time we arrived or left. The young men took it all in stride. They are patient and kind. We decided to drive out to Waimea and then lunch before heading over to our 11am bottom fishing adventure so we had a quick turnaround one day. The young men totally understood and helped us sort out parking for a few minutes so we could come back downstairs and make it to our reservation. They are awesome and deserve every tip we gave them. All in all I would definitely stay here again.

Right off Fort DeRussy at the top of Waikiki. Great location. Really clean. And the accommodations are great. Small gym and pool with washing Room is clean and fairly modern. The staff is really friendly and efficient. Very helpful. We stayed here as anAirbnb. The company was great and easy to manage. One of the better airbnb we've used. This location is great with great amenities and easy access. It is really close to Hilton Hawaiian village and hale koa as well as all the other Waikiki stuff. Will add pics of room.

Luana Waikiki Hotel is located in the heart of Waikiki. My friends and I stayed here for a ten-day trip to Hawaii for the wedding of one of our friends. The friendly staff got us checked into our hotel room in a few minutes. The room was spacious and clean and had all the amenities we needed during our stay. The location is close to the shopping area, a few blocks away, and the restaurants and bars are also within walking distance. During our stay, unless we drove somewhere on the island, my friends and I would walk to our dinner or check out the bar scene. The high-end fashion brand is also close by if shopping is your vice. A vast park faces the hotel, and the beach is next door.Also, during our stay, we utilized the valet since we rented a car, and it was cheap, considering that you have the privilege of getting your vehicle in and out as many times throughout the day as possible. I recommend booking this hotel if you are considering going to Waikiki. The hotels on the island come with a hefty price, but this hotel was one of the cheapest and cleanest hotels I found in the heart of Waikiki.

I absolutely loved this hotel, especially when booking with Costco Travel (they provide leis and a free shuttle to and from the hotel). It's fairly affordable and their staff is friendly and efficient.When checking in and out, the hotel gives little gifts of shell necklaces and macadamia nut cookies. Our rooms both had plenty of space; the king bed came with a pullout bed couch and the double kitchenette came with two large beds and a stove+microwave. Both rooms came with a large TV, refrigerator, closet, confection oven, cooking utensils and silverware, desk, and a balcony (we were on the top floor, the 16th, and the view was spectacular). Rooms seemed pretty clean and comfortable.The pool was a nice size and heated, with plenty of lounging/sunbathing chairs. As a gym rat, I loved the fitness area, which had cardio machines, cable machines, and bands/equipment for TRX and CrossFit. Pool towels and gym towels were provided along with infused water. The hotel also comes with a bbq grill area, ice room, and a mezzanine for quiet work, conferences and events. Speaking of which, there were lei-making classes, wine+ cheese and hula hangouts, and other events offered weekly. They also offer free admission to two local museums, free beach chair and towel rentals, and free video (DVD) rentals. The lobby is always staffed and I also love that they have three different elevators, allowing for quick access to the floors.Location is pretty nice; it's right next to a grocery store, and is five minutes walking to both Fort Derussy park (decent swimming and snorkeling due to calm waves) and downtown Oahu (ample shopping and food).A few downsides: the bathroom, while immaculate and well-stocked with toiletries, has a weak shower head and ours leaked. Our AC also was fairly loud. We did notice live and dead cockroaches around the hotel (I had to kill a small one in our bathroom, meaning there were many more hiding somewhere). And valet is $40 per overnight stay (and $3 every half hour); I'd recommend parking your car at a nearby lot for much cheaper if you have one. Otherwise, no complaints. I'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed here through AirBnB. Staff were always so welcoming and kind! We had access to a mini gym, pool, washer and dryer. Our host generously stocked our kitchenette. The patio was spacious and held an adorable baby pineapple plant. The bedroom seemed a bit outdated in design, but was clean. I would stay here again, for the sole purpose of sleeping and convenient amenities!