Frommer's Review
This is one of Waikiki's best-kept hotel secrets: a boutique hotel nestled right on a lovely stretch of beach at the foot of Diamond Head, with Kapiolani Park just across the street. Robert Louis Stevenson's description of Sans Souci, the beach fronting the hotel, still holds true: "If anyone desires lovely scenery, pure air, clear sea water, good food, and heavenly sunsets, I recommend him cordially to the Sans Souci." The Waikiki-side guest rooms are teeny-tiny, barely with room for two, but tastefully decorated in pale pastels; they open onto lanais with ocean and park views. A good budget buy is the park-view studio with kitchen, which you can stock with provisions from the on-site Mini-Mart, open until 11pm.
Because the hotel overlooks Kapiolani Park, guests have easy access to activities such as golf, tennis, jogging, and bicycling; kayaking and snorkeling are available at the beach. The hotel also arranges for visitors to climb to the top of Diamond Head. The airy lobby opens onto the alfresco Hau Tree Lanai restaurant and features music nightly. The beachfront Sunset Lanai Lounge is great for cocktails and has live Hawaiian music at lunch on Friday.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; beachfront bar; fitness room; watersports equipment rentals; concierge; activities desk; small shopping arcade; salon; room service; in-room massage; babysitting; coin-op washer/dryers; laundry service; dry cleaning
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
