Waikiki

Pros: close to popular Oahu attractions such as Diamond Head; decent beach; many dining options
Cons: crowded, busy, expensive.

Waikiki is without a doubt the most well-known destination in the state of Hawaii. You would think, then, that as a veteran Hawaii traveler, it would have been one of the first places I visited. But surprisingly, it wasn't. It wasn't until our seventh ...

Pros: Sun, sand, surf, free entertainment, good vibes.
Cons: nothing to report

Waikiki is a great holiday destination. It has just about everything you need for a good time all within a few short blocks of your hotel and if that’s not enough to put a smile on your face, the beach is a short stroll from just about anywhere in ...

Pros: Nice beach, Magic of Polynesia, shopping and restaurants, lots to do.
Cons: Crowded, expensive, touristy.

In August of 2005 we flew to Australia and Hawaii as a family. We spent three weeks in Australia and a total of five days in Waikiki in Hawaii. What we did was stopping in Hawaii on our way to Australia and stopping again on our way back from Australia. ...

Pros: All the shopping
Cons: Too far from Seattle

This question has been asked of me several times when we are in Hawaii. If you love to shop, Waikiki is a shopper's paradise. So when you've had enough sun for the day, enough salt water up your nose to last a week and enough laying around the pool,...

Pros: Exciting, fun, full of people, beautiful surroundings and shopping
Cons: One afternoon and evening was enough.

Since I won’t bore you with my three days of Hawaiian golf my final review on my trip was my request to go shopping and one afternoon we spent at Waikiki Beach. There is a multitude of shopping areas on the main thoroughfare of hotel row along ...

Pros: great transportation, long beaches, lots of activities
Cons: people, people, and more people

Let me tell you a story about a 22 year old woman who was in the army stationed in Hawaii on the Big Island but sent to the island of Oahu for 6 weeks for training (if you don't want a story, don't read this, it's a long and easily summarized story:...

Pros: Beautiful scenery, lots to see & do, wonderful place to shop! The SUN!
Cons: Crowded.

Hawaii!!
I want to preface my opinion by telling you we have been to Oahu three times (we stayed in Waikiki) and visited both Maui and Kauai once. Living in Alaska, we all joke that a prerequisite to living up here is a trip to Hawaii! We...

Pros: Centrally Located, Moderate Price, Good Value
Cons: Congested Location, Long Walk For Ice, Parking

Review Topic:  Accommodations

Visitors to the Aloha State will find a vast array of lodgings from condos with kitchenettes, B&Bs, houses, hostels and hotels. In the transient population density that is Waikiki, you'll chose...

Pros: Lots of shopping, dining, beach and sun.
Cons: Lots of people.

Waikiki may be the most talked about and heard about place on the island of Oahu and there is a good reason for that, THERE ARE LOTS OF PEOPLE!! We were warned of this while we were looking for a vacation destination, but decided that this is where we ...

Pros: Carefully Prepared & Delicious Selections, Discounts & Service
Cons: No WC Access, A Bit Hard To Find

Review Topic:  RestaurantsReview Topic: When visiting Oahu, you will most likely be staying in Waikiki. There, a bewildering array of dining options confront you, from the same old same old of McD's, Burger King and Jack...

Pros: Inexpensive, Relaxing, Scenic, Cheap Drinks
Cons: Bring Dramamine or Wrist Bands If You Get Motion Sick

Review Topic:  Sports & Outdoors

Many people chose the bustling island of Oahu for their first, second or even fifth trip to Hawaii. Waikiki is two square miles of high rise condos, every imaginable type of hotel lodging,...

Pros: Beach is REALLY close! Shopping galore! Great food!
Cons: Lots of people! Very touristy!

I went to Waikiki to have my wedding ceremony and honeymoon. We went in November and although this is rainy season in Hawaii, we had only one day of rain in a week (which happened yo be the wedding day!). But even in the rain there were people out...

Pros: Scenery, clean uncrowded beach, free entertainment, many shops,
Cons: Expensive but worth every penny

So many people write about the crowds on the beach and the huge city around Waikiki. We just returned from 13 days in Hawaii. Five days we spent in Waikiki and we were pleasantly surprised at how clean the beach and city were.
The beach was NOT...

Pros: beauty
Cons: price/traffic

Whether you are a tourist or a local resident, no doubt you have visited Waikiki numerous times. I found that through my three year stint living in Hawaii, I visited Waikiki almost daily. Part of that was because I worked at a private...

Pros: Great location, large rooms, fabulous ocean views
Cons: That ridiculous charge for use of the inroom safe

Half the fun of being on vacation is realising that you are 'away' even while you're in your hotel room. So if I am in Hawaii, I want to be able to hear the waves crashing on the beach. I want to see that magical sunset from my balcony. I want to be...