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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa: Traveler Reviews

4.0 of 5
2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Waikiki)
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Vancouver
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Fabulous!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

Lovely property and excellent staff. Upgraded to club floor given regency status. DH tower 37th floor with excellent views! The check in staff particularly James was very attentive! Great location and central to great shops and sights. The concierge team were very good as were the regency club lounge! Happy wife = happy life and she was happy!

Would return without hesitation and management to be complimented.

Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
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lvans, Public Relations Manager at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, responded to this review
November 19, 2012
Aloha,

Thank you for the review. We have shared your comments with our team. We look forward to serving you again.

Mahalo
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Newcastle, Australia
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Mildly dissapointed after having stayed at the Sheraton Waikiki the week before”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

This hotel just didnt do it for me. We had stayed at the Sheraton the previous week before renting a house on the north shore so came back to Waikiki and had the Hyatt booked for our last 3 nights. To say it was a dissapointment is an understatement. For the money there was absolutely no comparison with the Sheraton and we really regretted our decision to "try something different"

The cost of the room was ridiculous when you compare the views between the 2 hotels and the facilities at the property. We had paid for a Deluxe Ocean View and the view was more city then ocean. A huge disappointment.

The lobby is a weird set up. You have to go to the 2nd level to check in. Not easy with bags and boards, etc. It had a very tired 70's style hawaiin timber decor to it. It wasnt horrible it just didnt cut it for the money.

Our room was comfortable. The bathroom has the bath and toilet seperate to the sink which is functional but this area was carpeted and the carpet was all dirty i suspect from makeup spills etc. Just felt a bit grotty to me.

The pool area is a huge let down. It is TINY. Did have a massage in the day spa. This was lovely. The happy hour cocktails were also a hit!

The location is OK being across from the Duke statue but this is very busy. It just didnt feel as resorty as the other property. Also of a night there was a lot of ladies of the night out and about on the corner of the hotel. This was a bit of a shock to me as previously to this, nowhere in Waikiki I had felt this seediness before so to be really in your face at the front of the hotel made me cringe. It just wasnt a pleasant place to finish our family holiday.

I think we had been too spoilt up the other end of Waikiki beach and so I clearly have a preference now! But you need to stay in a place to get a feel for it.

Room Tip: Ocean view is more city than ocean
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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lvans, Public Relations Manager at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, responded to this review
November 19, 2012
Aloha,

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay. We regret that you were not satisfied with your visit and we can assure you that we have forwarded your comments to our team. Your comments regarding the public street areas is cause for us to share this with our director of security. We have a fully functional security team on property that operate all hours of the day and evening and so we have directed their attention to your comments. It is hard to recognize from your post if you contacted the hotel or just made an observation. If you did contact the appropriate personnel we hope that you were satisfied with the outcome of the services they provided. Thank you again for reviewing your stay. We will review your comments closely.

Mahalo
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Menlo Park, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Upgrade”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

We were staying at this hotel for the first time and Andy at the front desk suggested that we see a sunset on the island of Honolulu. So he upgraded us to the 33rd floor and the Sunset was AMAZING!!!

PS
Love the parrots in the lobby as well!!

Room Tip: This location is perfect for anyone that wants to be right across from the beach high end shopping.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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lvans, Public Relations Manager at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, responded to this review
November 16, 2012
Aloha,

Thank you for the review. Andy gets a lot of positive reviews both online and here at the hotel. We thank you for sharing your great story and we have forwarded it to his supervisors to share as well.

Mahalo
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Montana
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Loved our stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

We had a fantastic week at the Hyatt during the month of October. It is a huge hotel, but I was never overwhelmed by the facility and all of the people. Our room was clean and comfortable. We had an ocean front room with incredible views of the sunset each evening. Being an early riser, I enjoyed watching the early a.m. surfers head out each morning with my cup of coffee on the lanai. The bathrooms could use a little updating. But, that wasn't a big deal.

The restaurants were wonderful. We had delicious breakfasts each morning at Shor. The omelet bar and fresh fruit was the best. On our way back to our room, we would pick up our Tommy Bahama "pack" chairs, with beach towels, to take to the beach each day. On the way back from the beach we would return our chairs to the pool and stop in at SWIM. A perfect place for cocktails, appetizers, or lunch! Dinners at both Japengo and Shor were absolutely delicious. Japengo's sushi was so fresh and good. I would order the fresh catch of the day when dining at Shor. (Try the Gelato for dessert!)

I enjoyed the Na Ho'ola Spa. I spent an afternoon being pampered there. It was lovely. The staff was excellent, and the service provided was well worth the money spent.

Something we noticed and mentioned to those that worked at the hotel, especially the wait staff at all three restaurants.....everyone seemed SO HAPPY!! Not only were they happy, they were just plain friendly!! Obviously they enjoyed their work and the management that they worked for.

We definitely would return.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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lvans, Public Relations Manager at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, responded to this review
November 21, 2012
Aloha,

Thank you for the review. We have shared your kind remarks with our team. We hope to serve you again in the future.

Mahalo
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Sydney, Australia
Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Great staff, great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

A friend and I stayed at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki in November 2012 and cannot speak highly enough of the friendly, yet professional staff there. We arrived about midday after a long flight and the reception staff did everything they could to get us into our room early. We were pleased to not only get in early, but to have a room on Level 23.

The rooms are a good size and it was lovely having a balcony looking over the sea and the pool. Bear in mind that ocean view and ocean front are not the same thing. We liked seeing both the ocean and the street view. We found the beds really comfortable, which is unusual in a hotel.

We really enjoyed the breakfasts - so much choice! The cooked to order omelette was great, as were the other dishes. Personally I love really crispy bacon and Hyatt delivered :-)

The property is huge, and we enjoyed wandering around. As we were on holidays we didn't care that we got lost (we didn't pay too much attention to where things were, so its no wonder!). It was good being across the road from the beach, and only a short walk to many restaurants and other facilities.

Room Tip: Go for a room on a higher level - Waikiki is a noisy place
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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lvans, Public Relations Manager at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa, responded to this review
November 15, 2012
Aloha,

Thank you for the review. We are pleased to read that you had such an enjoyable stay. We hope you will visit again in the future.

Mahalo
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Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa Hawaii/Honolulu
Address: 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Region: United States > Hawaii > Oahu > Honolulu > Waikiki
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#12 Romantic Hotels in Honolulu
#12 Luxury Hotels in Honolulu
#31 Family Hotels in Honolulu
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Surround yourself with the magnificence and beauty of Hawaii at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa. Our welcoming Waikiki hotel offers the ultimate combination of personalized service, outstanding amenities and a perfect location close to all that embodies our island. Stroll to such landmarks as Diamond Head, Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium from our spectacular setting fronting Waikiki Beach ... more   less 
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