Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort

In the past, we've not been all that impressed with the hotel rooms on our stays at various hotels on Waikiki - but we've never stayed here before. We've been coming for about 20 years and we've stayed multiple times at the Royal Hawaiian, the Moana Surfrider and Sheraton Princess Kaiulani - and we've enjoyed the stays . . . but the rooms themselves are just not up to snuff. Poorly designed spaces, weird temperature controls, odd housekeeping, ancient funk in need of updating . . . there might be a great common area, but the (quite expensive!) rooms where we've stayed aren't as nice as a business hotel in flyover country. We've always kind of wondered about the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort (not a brand name we recognized, so we were hesitant to stay here) - we have been here for food and drinks since we started visiting the area, but only just now got around to biting the bullet and trying it out as a place to stay.Wow, are we glad that we did. Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort had none of the issues of the other hotels - it wasn't inexpensive (of course; look where it's located), but it hit the mark for us. Great and comfy space in our ocean-view balcony room - not fancy or updated, but not dated or creepy. Smashing housekeeping service (bell desk and front desk folks were great, too) with lightning-fast room cleanings and not a thing less than perfect ever. Great amenities Great location. The bed was a comfortably firm foundation BUT had a thick, soft pillowtopper that wasn't great for my back; also, the room could have used more bedding (a supplemental comforter) in this cooler season. No robes or slippers were provided. We're not talking about anything like a fancy place in Vegas with multiple marble bathrooms, but the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort gave us our best stay in all of our trips to Waikiki. (And I understand they're planning an update in 2025.) We plan to return.

The good: location. Right on the beach and in the middle of it all. You have access to pretty much anything within walking distance. The beach was clean and beautiful. The not so good: place is dated. Very very dated. The elevators have a security feature built in so that rando's off the street can't get to the floors but this makes wait times for the elevators ridiculously insane and very annoying. Our room was on the street side and even though we were on the 8th floor we could hear music blaring all night every night. Not exactly what we were hoping for on our Hawaiian vacation. We opted to not dine in so I can't speak to that although the deli near the pool had fantastic fresh sandwiches. The gym on the 16th floor although small was equipped nicely. This is a very touristy spot. If you want a party scene then this might be for you. If you're looking for something more laid back then look elsewhere.

So I have to start out by saying that we are back in Hawaii as of this week, this time. We came in September versus coming in October, and we are currently staying at another resort. Unlike the past 2 years, where we have stayed at the Outrigger, and we went to Duke's tonight for our 20th wedding anniversary. And we had reservations, the food was very good. David, the waiter was excellent, but I have to say. The Outrigger hotel has changed tremendously. Over the last year, it has brought in people off the beach that are sitting in the lounge area of the lobby of Dukes in thongs. And bikini tops hanging out, and there are numerous women that should not be wearing that kind of bathing suits in an establishment that is set for dinner. We sat across in the lobby, waiting for our table from a couple, that had barely any clothes on, and it was quite a turn-off. I think that over the past year, since we've been here, the Outrigger has become a party type hotel. We sat at our table and the music was so loud, We couldn't even hear each other talking. I think the Outrigger has a lot of work to do. They still have that 6 / 6 foot pool, that is very tiny. And I think that they need to get some type of security. There's a lot of people coming off the beach that aren't even staying at the Outrigger that are way out of control way out of hand, and it's quite a turn-off. Not my idea of an ideal vacation. Wanting to relax and enjoy and have some peace and quiet, and that's why we have chosen to go somewhere else this year. If you're into loud music, dancing, constant partying, drinking, women wearing questionable clothes, and you don't want peace and quiet and you love the loud noise and you love the crowds and you love to drink, this is the place for you, but I will never ever come back to the Outrigger. Unfortunately, I will not come back to Dukes, in Waikiki. I will go to the Dukes in La Jolla, California. Where they we had a great time, it was beautiful. It was very peaceful, it was relaxing there. The Outrigger has no control, no security. They don't have any class. They just let anybody off the street into the hotel and to me, that is a major turn-off. Beware of this place as it is a party hotel with a pool the size of a kiddie pool.

All of the reviews before me tell the truth. And if you're looking for a peaceful vacay, maybe think about the type of resort you'd want to stay in. I didn't know what I was getting myself into, but it's CROWDED. Maybe it was because I was here for Christmas, but man oh man. Lots of people on the beaches, in the restaurants, crowding the walkways... It's a lot. It feels like a lot. But waking up and sleeping to ocean sounds on the beach, that might be worth it. And the sunsets! If you're ready, get a room with the view. It will not disappoint! (But the food downstairs will )

Nice hotel right on the beach, great service by staff, very safe building, but old and dated furniture and no microwave in the room. ABC store within the building is very convenient for incidentals, however, extremely pricey! Umbrella and two lounge chair rentals $100 per day, but free beach towels are available. Music from Dukes downstairs plays until midnight and it gives a very Vegas on the beach vibe. Location is great, within walking distance to the international marketplace, dining, shopping, and other beaches too.

I forgot to put in my previous review that the pool is very small and there's not enough chairs to sit on. We had to go every morning at eight to save ourselves some seats and even then it was full. And not enough umbrellas.The Internet is free but wait it doesn't work if you wanted to work it will cost you $40 a day if you wanted to work 25% of the time then it's free.I'm sorry for being so negative. I'm just trying to help you better your business for people to come here to spend your heart and money .

Great location. Rooms need renovations badly. Expensive for rooms that have been the same tired scheme for 20 years. The bathrooms are getting on the gross side. Staying here now amid construction downstairs and hotel next door. Asked if we will be getting compensation for the noise, we were laughed at.

We are mid-stay at the wonderful Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort. The location is perfect and the ocean views are breathtaking. From the first moment at the Valet station through check-in and beyond the personal service and attention to detail is un-matched. Dukes restaurant is an exciting place to eat with live entertainment. So much to see and do. The room was immaculately clean and inviting albeit somewhat dated. the balcony was awesome with amazing view of the ocean. Room is cleaned, beds are made and fresh towels provided every day... a lost art in most every resort hotel it seems these days. The entire staff here is focused on you and go out of their way to make sure you are completely satisfied, a testament to excellent management no doubt. The pool is small and seating around the pool can fill up quickly but there are lots of other areas immediately adjacent to the pool that actually offer some shade. You get a plastic card upon checking in which entitles you to 2 Beach towels. Return the towels at the end of the day and you get your card back to use again the next day.A wrist band in addition to a room key card gives you access to the elevators and room. The room does have a safe as well as a Keurig machine with coffee and tea provided. There is also a small refrigerator in the bathroom. The TV was a decent size. The Resort aims to retain its classic look and roots to Waikiki.We're not even halfway through our 8-day stay but already looking forward to a return visit!

This place is a tossup....It is pricey and then they charge you $50 a person for resort fees, but don't know what that covers. If you have a car, you have to pay $50 a day to keep your vehicle there and valet only. They do have valet all day and night long, sometimes they are pretty quick. The hotel room was pretty clean. There is a tv, mini fridge, and depending on what room you get... We had 2 queen beds and a oull out couch. the pullout couch was wayyyy more comfortable than the beds. So I didn't get much sleep because they are very uncomfortable. Inside the hotel, they have a few little shops and restaurants. The restaurants dont have a big selection on teir menu. My mom HAD to have the Hula Pie at Dukes, but to me it just tasted like expensive vanilla ice cream. You can walk all the way through the hotel because it is open. There is a pool but I never saw anyone use it because the because is 5 steps away from the pool. If you need extra tp, or need a microwave, they have to send someone to bring it up.

DO NOT STAY AT THIS HOTEL!!!I will outline all of the specifics below but between the faulty elevators, disorganized valet, and incessant noise; I would recommend staying at a different hotel (the only redeeming quality of the hotel is its location). First off, the elevator situation is like nothing I have ever experienced at any hotel (and I travel a lot for work so I'm fairly versed in decent hospitality). The elevators would take anywhere from 5-10 minutes to arrive at our floor and once they did, they were usually completely full. The situation is so outrageous, the housekeeping staff finally advised us on our second day to just take the stairs. Second, the valet situation is ridiculous. The hotel hosts the Blue Note music venue; however, upon getting back from a trip to the North Shore, we were informed that we had to sit in our car in the street for 30 minutes since they needed to empty the garage for music venue guests and we were unable to drop off our vehicle. The fact that, as a guest of the hotel, I am forced to sit in my car blocking traffic for 30 minutes when THEY CHARGE $60 PER DAY FOR THE VALET SERVICE is flat unacceptable. I told the manager about the experience and not only was there no action taken but there was no follow up either. Finally, the rooms are very noisy from the street below. The sliding glass doors to the balcony do not do a sufficient job in blocking out street noise and you can hear EVERYTHING even with the doors closed and shades drawn. It made it very difficult to sleep and/or relax in the room.