Here's the skinny on this location/hotel: It is a very nice hotel. But, it is not a resort. We like to travel to Mexico and thought this year we'd try this "hot spot". It has an ok pool. Just don't expect a pool with waterfalls and a swim up bar. It has the beach right in front of the hotel, yet it's not a large beach. None of the beaches on the strip in Waikiki are large. The hotel has a hot tub yet it shuts down at 3 p.m. on Fri, Sat and Sun. The restaurants i.e. Dukes, Hula Grill and Chuck's Steak house have great food. The bar at Duke's is rather small yet crowded. Also, there is no alcohol allowed on the beach, nor outside of the hotel restaurants. Also, you can rent surfboards and body boards but they don't have jet ski's or para sailing any where in Waikiki.
The staff was very friendly and helpful and we were on the third floor and we had no problem with any type of "noise" issues I've seen addressed in previous postings. They also have terrific sunset view and the water is beautiful and warm.
We were disapointed in the nightlife, or lack of nightlife. Waikiki is like having a beach right in front of Rodeo Drive in Hollywood. High end and low end Shops, shops and shops. The International Market Place was a total let down. This was all low, low end shops. Imagine this: Here in California we have "taco trucks" all around where they drive to a spot and open and then close and leave for the night only to return the next day. At the Marketplace, 10 - 20 "jewelery or nicknake carts" do the same thing. Each has identical wares and each will tell you they are having an 80% off sale on the junk and they all were not local vendors but of Japanese decent...We like more laid back and rural shopping with local populations we can mix with and enjoy. You won't find that here. We took some tours which were easily set up through the hotel and that got us away from the hussle and bussle on the Commercialism.
In short, the hotel is very nice, comfortable and friendly. It wasn't loud but this was October 17-24th, 2004. It is in a shopping hub and every tour you take will take you an hour to get to and you will have to deal with rush hour traffic coming and going. If shopping is your bag this would definitely be the place to stay as you will be in the thick of it. Next time, we'll go back to the resort type hotels of Mexico or try another Island like Maui. Aloha!!

We stayed for a week as part of our Honeymoon in September. This Hotel made our trip. We got upgraded to an Ocean Front Deluxe - OUTSTANDING view. The food was excellent. The pool is not small but hey the ocean is 30 feet away. This is definately the place to stay in Waikiki. Room cleanliness, ambience, staff were all excellent.

Paradise, is the best way to describe our holiday here. We had an oceanfront deluxe room which overlooked the beach. We could lie in bed and listen to the waved gently lapping the beach. We would sit on the balcony and watch the sun set. The room was not as spacious as others (this was due to the tub in the room) but was very clean and well maintained. The walk in shower worked perfectly and the bathroom was spotless. The staff were very friendly and would go out of their way to help you. Staying here made our holiday and we will defintely be going back.

Dukes had live entertainment and the food in Chucks was delicious.

Would recommend this hotel to anyone.

This will be the third visit to Honolulu in the last four years and each time staying at the Outrigger Waikiki just gets better and better. All staff were Courteous and Accommodating, and we especially want to thank Mikala Chang and Rebecque Rezentes who as always, goes above and beyond to make sure our stay is the very best from check-in to check-out. The room renovations look wonderful and fresh. Rooms are spacious with good size bathrooms. As far as Restaraunts in the hotel, the dinners at Chucks Steak House were wonderful, Duke's is a legend and please try the "Hula Pie" while your there. They have opened a "Cheesecake Factory" right next door to Outrigger Waikiki but be ready to wait in line to be seated. If you rent a car, you will do well to get a map and drive around the island and visit North Shore and enjoy much less crowded beaches Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. Great snorkeling at Sharks Cove and Hanauma Bay. Please feel free to contact us via e-mail with any questions concerning Outrigger Waikiki On The Beach. We will see you again August 2005, Mahalo.