Waikiki Malia

Top-notch experience at this value-packed stay! Other than an incredibly brief overnight stay in September of 2017, this was my first time staying in downtown Waikiki.This hotel provided the perfect launchpad to explore bustling downtown Waikiki and had wonderful amenities.My only cautionary note is to be careful if you're traveling with small children as the balcony's can be hazardous with high floors and minimal safety bars/railings. While good for responsible adults, it could be quite easy to fall and result in injury for little children and intoxicated adults.Also, please note parking is available and located adjacent to the hotel. If you have oversized vehicles, there is parking to accommodate them a few blocks away from hotel, however Waikiki parking garages are quite tight, so be careful with those large car rentals! My free Escalade upgrade caused me more of a parking headache and ultimately cost me more out of pocket, due to faulty mechanics the day after I rented it! I recommend opting for a small SUV for exploring Hawaii.

We stayed at the Waikiki Malia Hotel over the Thanksgiving holiday, my wife and I, with our daughter and her family (husband and two granddaughters) and I thought the hotel was FABULOUS, and especially for the price!!The hotel is less than 3-blocks from Waikiki Beach, accessed at multiple points of entry including the Sheraton Waikiki Resort where our other daughter, son and grandson stayed. Yes, the restaurant does not have a hotel restaurant per se, but literally just outside the hotel, within a 5-10 minute walk, you have so many options to eat, shop, eat, shop, eat shop, . . . . . attend a luau, go to Mass, eat, shop, eat shop, etc. Also, there are probably ~10 ABC stores in that same distance where you can buy anything!! And there is a Target, YES, a Target in the same walking distance!!The hotel does NOT have a fabulous pool, it's no larger than most hot tubs, but you can be at the beach ~10 minutes and the hotel will give you beach towels.The bathrooms are a little small, as well as closet space, but the dresser is HUGE.The patios are small without chairs to sit outside, but, okay - the views are great!!The staff were absolutely wonderful, helpful and attentive.I would definitely return to this hotel because I'd rather spend less on a hotel room and use it for great eating and shopping and time at the beach!!

Waikiki Malia is a five minute walk away from the beach. The room itself is average, the decor--dated. The restroom is on the small size, especially the shower. If you are on the bigger side whether horizontally or vertically then you may find it uncomfortable.They do have a decent size hot tub but a dinky size pool. If you're over six feet tall you can probably get a few strokes in before hitting the wall.A laundry room is on site as well as a small fitness area, and across the street are several places to eat (not too fancy).What stood out to me at this hotel was the excellent service. All staff members were friendly and welcomed you every time they saw you with a warm smile. It made me feel like I was staying at an aunt or uncle's house.For this reason, I'm giving it 4 stars; otherwise it would've been a 3.

Nice if you do not have a rental car. Hotel nice, staff friendly, only pro's. Cons, very small bathroom, resort fees for barely anything, extremely difficult parking area, pool only 8ft by 25 ft, enough for 5 kids, no place to lay out. Wi-fi went out for 3 days, only 2 ice machines on a 18th story hotel. Fridges hold only 2 six packs of soda, smaller than normal room fridges. Staff friendly, they clean rooms every 2 days. Not their fault, but lady in room next to us, screaming at her husband at 3:30am, called desk, next day, other side, people talking loudly when getting back from bar, late at night. Nice but would not go back.

My trip to Hawaii was gonna be fun and special, and one of the main things you need to be certain of is where you and your friends will stay at. For us, Waikiki Malia was the best bet, and I'm happy to say we had the best time here, and the hotel was on top of most things during our one week stayOur room was clean, tidy and equipped with all the essentials, with an outside view as an amenity. Close to the main lobby, you have access to a 4 ft pool and a warm spa. You have a phone to call Lobby, and the staff is friendlyIf I decide to revisit Waikiki, hotel Malia has a returning customer

They never responded to my TWO polite emails for customer support, even though they provide their email address after doing a booking. I'm on a 4-hour time zone difference, so email communication (versus phone) is important to be an option. When I checked out they told me my deposit was refunded immediately, but they NEVER REFUNDED my deposit!!! Even after emailing them about it! Also - I really regret booking this hotel and not listening to the reviews that mentioned how horrendous the parking garage was. I drove a Ford Mustang convertible (very small car) and was still barely able to fit in there. $767 for 3 nights PLUS a deposit is ridiculous for what I received, and I would never stay here again.

First time staying at this hotel. It was in a very good location with walking distance to all the shopping centers, restaurants and Waikiki beach. We were in the newly remodeled rooms so it was very clean and fresh. We had a little fridge for in the room so that was great! Wish there was a microwave like some other hotels which they don't but they do offer a shared microwave on a different floor. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Would stay definitely here again!

No complains. It's definitely not a 5 star hotel, the decor in the room is old & dated, but it's clean, quiet, & roaches & bed bugs free. Very little noise, unless you open your curtain & window. Parking is very tight, if you have a large vehicle. Max height is 6 feet something. There's only 1 way in/out. So be careful. I had a jeep grand Cherokee, & I made it up/down to the 5th floor just fine. You have to swing very wide though. Entrance to garage is on Lewers St on the right, which is one way only. So you must approach it from Kalakaua Ave, then left on Lewers St. Gym & laundromat are on the 5th floor. There's a charge of $30ish per day for something. Reading other reviews in 2023, there's complains about parking, but I experience no such problem with my parking. Maybe they changed it?Close to everything. Fireworks is every Friday at the Hilton. If you have a car, eat what the locals eat, instead of eating anything on the boardwalk. Only exception is Marukame Udon. Every shop on the boardwalk is expensive, overpriced, small food portion.If you have a car, try Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery for delicious, cheap dim sum. Drive Inn's are great, like Kalihi, Gina's, Cafe Kalawe, Soon's Kal Bi.This is my 2nd visit & I loved the island vibe, & the lush flora. Will definitely stay here again.

Hi , We spend 2 nights at hotel not bad , but AC not working also bathroom is very small also no AC there . We were waiting for room also 5 hours. Nobody said something.

Did not like the service overall, facility like swimming pool needs cleaning and there's other facilities that you can enjoy