Ohanawaikikiwest Honolulu

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2330 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States, 96815, 808-922-5022

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Buscando a Tom Selleck

El archipiélago de Hawaii es uno de los lugares mas remotos del mundo. Se encuentra ubicado en el centro del Océano Pacífico y son las islas con masa continental más lejanas que ninguna otra. Es el estado número 50 de los USA y el último que visitamos en nuestro viaje.
Nosotros hemos pasado unos dias en Honolulu, famoso por sus hermosas playas, donde hemos practicado snorkeling, nadando entre tortugas marinas y varias especies de peces. Visitamos varios cráteres volcánicos, siendo el más f...

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States cyo
First full Day in hawaii

Our first full day at Waikiki beach. What can I say - fantastic absolutely lovely. Its so nice I'm not coming home - only joking... The Ohana Waikiki west Hotel is really nice - they have provided a cooking area, pots and pans, a safe in the room - everything you could want. There's a swimming pool on site and we are only 5 minutes walk from Waikiki beach. They also provide free lan and wifi access - brilliant! Everybody we've met has told us that Hawaii is expensive - its not at all compared...

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States lordthorpe
Diamond Head

Diamond Head Today we decided to venture into a volcano. Admittedly it last blew a few thousand years ago - but it's still a volcano. Yesterday we went exploring and worked out that in about 20 minutes we had covered a third of the distance to Diamond head, so decided to walk there instead of paying to go on a tour. This was a good decision since we were able to see and experience the suburbs of Honolulu. After an hour or so we came to the park entrance. We had already realised that it would ...

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States lordthorpe
Pearl harbor

Today we visited pearl harbor. The first great adventure was coaxing my sore shoulders into some clothing - then catching the bus. the Hawaiian bus system is fantasic - the journey took 1 hour and only cost $2 (£1) each! Entry to the Arizona memorial is free and is nicely handled by the US navy people. There is an informative video and then you are transported to the memorial itself. You can see the ship through the water and bubbles of oil are still leaking to the surface very slowly. its in...

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States lordthorpe
surfing

We took surfing lessons this morning. What you don't realise is just how physically demanding it is - especially on the arms. we both managed to surf - that is, to stand up on the board, but by the end of the lesson we were wrecked, all we wanted to do was have a drink, eat and recover. I was knocked off my board by a wave while swiming out and ended up being rolled over in the wave - being held under the surface by the board - that was fun (not). I got my ususal gut full of ocean that seems ...

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States lordthorpe
Underwater adventures

this morning we took the underwater video camera to waikki beach. Julie had been maintaining all week that she could see fish - but I never saw any. Took the snorkel and mask and swam to the rocky coral outcrop about 25 feet from shore. sure enough there were fish! We could see Hawaiian Seargent, spiny puffers, Lai tigger fish (this is the correct spelling) and a yellow striped goat fish - I would upload a video but its a bit too large for the hotel connection. Julie spent most of the morning...

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States lordthorpe
Hanauma Bay

Aloha - Today we caught the number 22 bus to Hanauma Bay which is a nature preserve around the coast from Honolulu. The reason that attracted us to Hanauma Bay is that there are volcanic/Coral reefs with lots of marine life. Providing that you agree to look but don't touch you can swim and snorkel with the fish. Even in the shallows you have mackerel swimming around you (and they are quite large fish) and even someone like me who isn't in his natural element can float to one side of the coral...

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States lordthorpe
First day traveling

Last night on my organizer I had written: "10pm -Run around frantically"
Thank goodness I plan for these things! I had some idea how hard it would be to try to pack just one backpack for a four month trip but not much idea of how much time it would take. (but I learned that if you don't sleep enough the night prior, then it's easier to sleep on the plane!)
I wound up packing really well and had lots of space left in my bag so that when I was trying to make the final decision of which of...

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States miffasaurous
Sunny and warm

Just posting some pictures!

I'm amazed that the first whole day here I saw 7 people wearing helmets on two wheeled vehicles. I started counting all of them because they were so few! Two of those were bicycles and two of them were on the same motorcycle!

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States miffasaurous
Better just in time

I got checked out of the hospital late this afternoon and just in time to hit the beach at sunset. I would've gotten released earlier but the doctor was busy in surgery.
I went swimming one last time in Hawaii and took lots of pictures. The water was so warm and I was so happy to be in it one last time before leaving! I'm feeling loads better but am a little anxious about the 10 and a half hour plane ride tomorrow morning for Australia. I've never been on an airplane that long before. Hop...

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States miffasaurous
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Historical Traveler Reviews of Ohanawaikikiwest Honolulu

Great place

from A TripAdvisor Member
my sister and i surprised our mother, for her 70th birthday, a trip to honolulu. after much searching we chose the ohana waikiki west. this hotel is need of some remodeling, but for the price it was great. we upgraded to the one bedroom. perfect location with a balcony, microwave,fridge, stove and pullout sofa bed, plus a tub with a shower. located right behind the market place, grocery store across the street, and we found the only country bar, right down stairs, great place. the employees were very accommodating and friendly, especially laurie at the front desk. for people who are on a budget, wonderful place to stay. it's clean, comfortable, and friendly. you won't be disappointed.

My favourite Hotel in Hawaii

from tashy41
I thought this hotel was great, it was close to the beach, the bus stops, the trolley stops right outside, it as many resturants close by, etc., quite comfortable, it has a really nice pool, the only down thing is it doesn't have a spa, but you can live without a spa for a few weeks. I thought it was great, i have now stayed at that hotel quite a few times and it is where i stay whenever i go to Honolulu.

Gone downhill

from A TripAdvisor Member
Ohana hotels usually are a good value. However, a trip to The Ohana West Oct/03 was very disappointing. The hotel now rents out rooms to the University of Hawaii and it feels as though you are in a dormitory.

The floor we stayed on needed much repair (as did the room). The elevator indicator lights do not work and there seems to be hugh delays due to the students. The pool area was filled with students talking and shouting which did not create a relaxing atmosphere. I have stayed at Ohana Hotels for 15 years but am reconsidering other places after this recent trip.

My expeience during my stay.

from A TripAdvisor Member
How they treated me and my family while we were there for approx. 2 wks. It was Excellent. the front deck clerk's were outstanding Mr.

Albertoni & A Very Helpfuf Lady by the name of Ms.Elise.I came there from the Island of Guam, Friday 3 wks. ago from today,(10/20/03) with my Mom which was admitted at Trippler and I, didn't know where to go and what to do. luckily that Mr. Sonny Flores from Guam Medical Referral Office picked me up and transported me to Ohana West . there he (Sonny) intruduced me to Mr. Joseph Albertoni at the front desk. He helped me out , handed me my card to go to my room 12th fl. rm.1269 and what to do to entering the elevader. you see, if I was to go on my own I'll be lost!! cause this was my first experence in Hawaii and first time to leave Guam. Anyway, I REALLY want to VERY MUCH THANK OHANA WEST STAFF and MANANGMENT also the GUAM MEDICAL REFFERAL for an EXCELLENT JOB ALL YOU STAFF'S ARE DOING. Keep up the EXCELLENT JOB. ADIOS from ME and MY FAMILIA MANIBUSAN / BALAJADIA ESTA Ki Mahalo

Excellent service

from A TripAdvisor Member
We stayed 1 week July 31 thru Aug 7, and really enjoyed our stay at Ohana Waikiki West, we had excellent maid service. The front desk was always very helpful. If we go back to waikiki we would stay again. The only problem we had was that we were alway waiting for the elevator (very slow)

Great Budget Hotel

from A TripAdvisor Member
GREAT LOCATION! I was a little nervous about staying in a cheaper hotel downtown, but was pleasantly surprised. I had a room with a king bed and balcony. Room also had a kitchenette. It is an older hotel, but was very clean and I had no problem with the service. Maid service was excellent. This hotel is right across the street from the International Marketplace and is within walking distance of many shops and the beach.

There is a parking garage on the ground level, which was convenient, even though they charge guests to park there ($7 a day). Overall, I'm happy with the experience and would definately stay here again.

Great Bargain

from A TripAdvisor Member
My husband and I stayed at the Ohana West for our 6th Anniversary in July. We found it to be exactly what we needed. A clean comfortable room close to the beach, and walking distance to practically everywhere in Waikiki. Try the pool bar. Inexpensive mai tai's, and the bartendenders are great!!

Great Location

from A TripAdvisor Member
We just returned from from an awesome 8 day/7 night visit to Waikiki Beach, Oahu! Stayed at the Ohana Waikiki West Hotel on Kuhio Avenue; loved the location and International Marketplace across the street from the hotel, as well as the Chili's Retaurant, Starbucks and Pharmacy on the hotels first level.For an addl. $10 per night, we were offered an upgrade room (12th floor, Ocean View). The hotel is an acceptable "tourist" hotel; great for sleeping, showering and having a place to relax after a full day on the Isalnd. The accomodations are dated but clean; had a nice sized full bath (with tub) that could use some updating but all in all, we found the Ohana Waikiki West to be clean, accomodating and a great bargain.Loved the mini fridge, stove and sink; had lots of utensils, plates, etc., to use if needed. Nice closet space, even had one in the bathroom as well as the one in the hallway.The lanai was quite small, especially when we looked down one floor below us and saw to right of a quite spacious balcony and lanai; I'm sure it came with a cost. We worked with our mini-lanai and enjoyed our ocean view each morning and evening...though cramped!The only minor negative was the aloofness of the parking garage attendants; upon checking in you are told to come back and see the garage attendant to pick up a parking pass; you are to keep it displayed in the car's front window throughout your stay; it allows you to come in/out as much as you like. We found four "illegeal parking" tickets on the car during our seven day stay because the parking monitors failed to see the parking pass whch was taped to the front window; each time I would take them to the attendant who would smile, shake their heads and throw them away after they could see the parking pass taped to the inside windshield. Other than the parking attendant annoyance, we found our visit to the Ohana Waikiki West to be very pleasurable and memorable. We also found the hotel gift shop prices a bit steep compared to the ABC store't bother to use the pool or deck as we were just one block to the beach, but we saw it was quite a popular spot througout the day.The Ohana Waikiki West is a great hotel for those on a budget that want an almost beachfront hotel....enjoy!!!

Good value for your money

from morgan52
Have stayed at this property a number of times. The hotel is popular with Canadians and tour groups. We've always been satisfied with our room, usually on 17th floor facing Kuhio. Room is ordinary, but always clean. Good pool deck. Chili's Restaurant is on the complex - great place to eat.

Great value

from A TripAdvisor Member
Base camp for "The Marathon". Super location, excellent maid service, friendly front desk and parking attendants. Great pool, with sun on the deck (somewhere) all day! Clean rooms. For value, Kuhio is the place to be, and this is across the street from the International Market Place, right on the major bus route.

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