The building is currently going through renovations, but it's been barely noticeable during my stay. The staff is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Sarah and Carissa at the front desk, as well as Wesley were TOTALLY AWESOME and EXTREMELY HELPFUL during my entire two-week stay at this hotel. Even the hotel manager, Josh, went above and beyond my expectations by extending me certain... More

--Staff was super helpful and friendly --Room was very clean and nicely appointed --We liked that the hotel is small and on the quiet end of Waikiki: this is NOT a mega-resort so don't expect the onsite spas, restaurants, fitness facilities etc. No pool or restaurant on-site --Nice touches include the free morning coffee, evening wine, beach chair check-out, and... More

I travel a LOT for work and am picky about hotels. I LOVED the Aqua Lotus. And they define what "boutique" should mean. First and foremost - the staff is the best I've experienced in a long time. Very responsive and helpful and always cheerful. I love the location because its away from the touristy heart of Waikiki. My room... More

Aqua Lotus served its purpose for us staying two nights before traveling to Kauai. Enjoyed the complimentary bike rental, yoga classes and wine hour. Its location is nice due to being semi distant from all of the hustle and bustle, yet not too far to walk or ride. Nice view of Diamond head and appreciated the park across the street... More

Picking a hotel is an agonizing choice. So many variables and tradeoffs that inevitably I end up choosing one and just hoping for the best. Having researched Hotels in Oahu extensively (and visited 4 times before) I had a fair idea what i was getting into. My choices were between The Modern, Hotel Renew and The Lotus. In the end,... More

I looked at about 18 places in Honolulu (Royal Hawaiian, Sheraton Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, etc) before I booked my recent 9 night stay here in early May 2012. Wow! Everything was perfect! I came here as a solo traveler for my birthday. I highly suggest paying for a corner, ocean premium room - your... More

The Lotus is a lovely small hotel. We live on the Big Island and when we come to Honolulu, this is where we like to stay. Away from the glitz and crowds of Waikiki proper (but close enough if you want a taste of that), the hotel has a peaceful, understated feeling and a very professional staff that genuinely cares... More

Exquisite service, spacious and lovely rooms, quiet location! I have been staying at the Lotus twice a year for the past 4 years. It is always a perfect experience!

This was our first trip to Hawaii and we couldn't have picked a better place to stay. It's close enough to Waikiki Beach to walk but far enough away to leave all the hustle and bustle. We had a corner room with views of Diamond Head and the ocean. Though not on the beach, we were really just steps away.... More