The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

It was a picture of the ultra cool "Wish You Were Here" pool that drew me to the Surfjack a few years back. Decided I needed to stay in this mid-century hotel. When a buddy decided to join me on that trip, I messaged the hotel to request two beds. They did us better and hooked us up with a two-bedroom suite. Sweet!Came back this year but now I booked the two-bedroom suite since there were 5 of us. There was still plenty of room and all was comfortable. It's in great proximity to Waikiki Beach without being too close. Loved the complimentary morning coffee. Everyone on staff was welcoming. We had a car this time so $10 per night for parking a couple of blocks away was a great perk.Maybe when I come back next, I'll finally meet Jack, the hotel dog.

What can I say! This place was an unexpected surprise. It became our home away from home. We stayed at the surf jack for a month and truly enjoyed everyday. The whole family was comfy, including my fur babies. Cleaning service was always friendly and helpful. Front desk personal were welcoming and accommodating. The others like us that stayed for a long time also made it nice as our kids played at the pool and got along. The surf Jack always has something going on in the evening, pop-up boutiques, live music, movie nights, and more. Mocktails and cocktails from the restaurant were always yummy. Our kids loved the pizza and fries. Great spot to stay in Waikiki!!!

There were minor things I wish this hotel had but overall really enjoyed the stay here. The front desk staff vibes were always on point which kind of made up for some of the things it lacked. Enjoyed the space the room had. There is a water station on the first floor along with ice instead of being on the floor. I did try the arvo coffee and it was pretty decent. A lot of the Hawaiian coffee spots besides Kona purveyors isn't strong enough. Arvo was pleasantly good. They also had a matcha mochi butter cake which was worth every calorie.

I am soooo glad I stayed at this boutique hotel instead of one of the popular chains. The room was very neat and looked even better than other hotel chains I've stayed at in Waikiki! They have live music every night, and the restaurant is very convenient as well. They also have a cafe! The staff are very accommodating; they let me check in earlier than the usual check in time, which I believe is 3 PM! Moreover, the hotel is very dog friendly so expect to see a lot of cute pups around!! Definitely one of the best part of my stay!

POV: You bring your dog to stay with you at the Surfjack (for a staycation). This is our second time staying at the Surfjack, first time with our dog, and I'll be mainly talking about bringing your dog to the Surfjack. DISCLAIMER: I did win one free night in a one bedroom suite, but I decided to get an extra night just because.Yes, they allow dogs, but that's about it. They don't do anything different if you were a guest with dogs compared to without; I realized after our first night that my expectations were a bit high. For example, I only had travel, silicone bowls with me because we're local and I didn't want to travel with my dogs metal bowls for three days. I asked the front desk if they had any extra bowls and they didn't really have anything. Also, I asked if they had a dog bed just to see what else they offer for dogs (besides just being allowed to stay over) and there was nothing. Overall, dogs being allowed, which can be a lot to ask for from a hotel, is it, just stay over, nothing special, no special treatment.The staff is chill, but really have to shout out to Whitney, so bubbly, personable, and hard working. They're also very accommodating, when my husband asked for a microwave they sent one up to the room right away. The room was pretty clean and comfy too, which I know is a common complaint I've noticed, but both times I've stayed at the Surfjack I've liked our room. You also can't beat free parking in Waikiki! Yes, it's a block away, but it's worth it compared to what other hotels charge. Also, great food is a block away so you're gonna be walking regardless.As a hotel that (imo) boasts that it is dog-friendly, I really wish there were more amenities or at least more recognition whenever a guest brings a dog to the hotel. I also know this is a hotel that is common for military families - they have a whole PCS movie night - so families who have dogs benefit, but again, I really do wish they did just as much for the dogs as they do for the families that stay here.

Writing this review as I'm checking out today and I'm so happy I got to stay here. Probably on my top 3 hotels I've stayed at in waiks. The location, convenience, service, and amenities make this hotel super memorable. Room is clean, there's only 9 floors, live music nightly, free coffee service at the pool in the morning, ice machine, free filtered water, free parking 2 blocks down, free WiFi, daily linen and trash pickup made our stay so comfortable. The price of our stay was very fair. Check the email for booking/email specials! TYSM Surfjack Highlights: -small fridge in room and microwave available by request! -hour front desk service-complimentary upgrade to 1 bdr suite-Byrd brand shower products that smell awesome -dog friendly, we got to see the actual dog JACK!Tips: -no lotion provided, bring yours if needed. Also not a deal breaker as I'd stay here over and over again.

Can I give them 100 stars??! From our arrival to departure, I cannot express just how wonderful our stay at the Surfjack was. I found it after a quick google search for hotels in Waikiki that didn't have those absurd resort fees or ridiculous overnight parking prices - not only did I find a cost effective option, but I was very happy to discover I didn't sacrifice quality at all. The Surfjack exceeded my expectations in every way - $10 a night parking (the lowest you will find on the island!!!! Competitiors are going at $60-$70 a night!), no resort fees, impeccable taste in decor that highlights a midcentury modern era of Hawaii, full size toiletries (they use Byrd!! A favorite of mine as an OC resident), above and beyond customer service, very well maintained high traffic areas (pool was regularly being cleaned as were hallways, elevators, etc.), an on-site coffee shop (wish it opened at 6 instead of 7 but that was fine), a cold water refilling station, reef safe sunscreen dispensers, so many fun on site activities (think yoga, markets, pool zumba, etc.) and despite not bringing our dog, it is completely dog-friendly (and still manages to be impeccably clean!) which we loved. They also have the most adorable hotel mascot named Jack! I love finding new boutique hotels to stay at on my travels and The Surfjack will now be my home away from home. I can't recommend it enough and I will only be staying here when I'm back on the island. I wish I stayed here my last trips!! Mahalo to everyone at The Surfjack for providing the best amenities and service. A hui hou!

Had the octopus hummus appetizer and it's delish.A really cute place with amazing service.

We had a wonderful staycation at this lovely hotel. From the moment we checked we were amazed by how much Aloha we received from every single employee from this fine establishment. At the front desk Hailey greeted us and offered an upgrade to celebrate our wedding anniversary! She was very sweet and professional. She explained the billing process and how the parking system works. We had our pup so it was convenient that part of the in house restaurant is dog/pet friendly. The service was great and the food was so ono. The highlight of the evening was the fresh oyster! I'm a huge fan of these delicious delicacy and these were the best I've ever had! We also received a 15% discount off our bill for staying at the hotel! We highly recommend this fantastic establishment on your next vacation in Waikiki!

I can't believe I haven't come across to write a review about this place yet. On my first visit to HNL, this was the hotel we ended up staying in. It's located in Waikiki, relatively close to the beach (about a 5-10 minute walk). The vibes remind me of something like the Ace hotel. The rooms were cute and most of them had a patio, which was really great. The staff were really nice too. This hotel is also pet-friendly, although I think there's a fee. Last of all, and most importantly! There was free parking when we stayed, y'all! This is extremely hard to come by in Waikiki! For the price and location, this is definitely a good spot to consider for a trip to HNL.