In the 1950s and ’60s, thanks to statehood and the jet age, Waikiki’s low-rise skyline gave way to larger and taller hotels. A lot of the more modest hotels are long gone . . . except for the Breakers. The two-story building, built in 1954, has managed to hold on to its family feel and prime real estate (just a few minutes’ walk to the beach and the center of Waikiki). It’s like a Hawaii-style motel, built around a pool, with charming touches such as double-pitched roofs, shoji doors to the lanai, and tropical landscaping. All of the rooms come with a kitchenette, though the appliances look like they’re from the ’70s. Sure, the decor is dated and worn, but it’s clean.
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The Breakers
250 Beach Walk (btw. Kalakaua Ave. and Kalia Rd.), Honolulu
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Mid-Waikiki
Transportation
Bus: 19 or 20
Phone
800/426-0494, 808/923-3181
Prices
$160–$180 double (extra person $20 per day); $235 garden suite double. Limited free parking (just 6 stalls); additional parking across the street $16 per day
Amenities
Restaurant; grill; outdoor pool; Wi-Fi (free, in lobby)
Units
64, all with shower only
Web site
The Breakers
Map
250 Beach Walk OahuNote: 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.