We stayed at Aqua Bamboo for 2 weeks in January and part of February. The room was very nice but with the sirens most nights, we did find it noisy. (We suspect the area overlooking the pool would be quieter). The room itself was very clean and we thank Cathyleen for her industrious efforts to make our stay pleasant. The hotel is very well located - 5 min. walk to Waikiki and for those who prefer a pool, the hotel pool is secluded and very well kept. We utilized the kitchenette on occasion and found the local Food Pantry very conveniently located. There are eateries everywhere but they are definitely not cheap in most instances. When we arrived there was a problem with closing our door and a maintenance person was sent immediately to repair the door which never gave us trouble again. There was also an issue with the slippery bathtub which also was remedied immediately. The Staff at Reception were very polite and helpful at all times. Would recommend the place to anyone and would definitely stay there again.

Perfect hotel right in the heart of Waikiki......this hotel is a few blocks from the beach, but for the price it cannot be beat. We elected one of the rooms with a queen bed and kitchenette...the room had two balconies and plenty of room.

We were impressed with the housekeeping services as the room was completely spotless and very well maintained. Technically, we could see the ocean from our room, but the best view was of the pool area below.....a beautiful oasis in the middle of a very busy city.

Parking was quite reasonbly priced, and although we elected to self-park in the public garage next door, the hotel charge was only $5 more.

Two things really impressed us about this property. First, we had a couple of minor problems with the clock and phone in our room which were promptly corrected by the front desk.....we were delighted with their responsiveness. Second, the Aqua company seems to specialize in renovating existing properties - something we value greatly. Instead of demolishing a perfectly good building, Aqua renovates the property to current standards while still retaining the charm of an older hotel.

Overall we loved staying here, loved the room, and found the front desk personnel to be extremely helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend, and we definitely look forward to staying here again!

My wife, daughter and I spent 2 weeks at the Aqua Bamboo in Feb 2013.
Location = excellent located on Kuhio Ave just a 5 min walk to Waikiki.
Valet parking was $25/night
We had a room with two double beds and a kitchenette. We requested a room facing the pool (cost involved), but there wasn't one available... so we ended up facing a hotel view to the side of the building. As other reviewers have pointed out, the noise is definitely an issue. We slept with the balcony door shut and the noisy air conditioner on all night to block out the street noise which is at its worst at around 6am.
The decor is a little dated.
The room had a microwave, hotplates, large bar fridge, crockery and cutlery. Shower over bath. Beds were comfortable.
There is a coin operated washing machine and dryer for guests.
The pool area, though not large is relaxing and shaded.
We would stay again

We have stayed at this hotel on 2 occasions within a space of 2 weeks. My husband and I travelled with our 2 almost adult daughters, and I have booked 1 bedroom apartment so that the girls could sleep on a fold out sofa, although this hotel offers 2 single beds in the lounge room in some of the suites.
The staff at this hotel are outstanding - you feel as though you are staying in a small B&B and not a multi-storey hotel, they are real people who can reply to a joke with joke.
The hotel is located 2 blocks from the beach on the street that has the buses which can take you to Honolulu, shopping etc. it also seemed to be right in the heart of Waikiki as when walked out to the beach and turn left there is a wondreful boardwalk along the beach, and casual eating places across the road; and if you turn right that's were all the big hotels along the beach and all the haute couture shops are, with many restaurants.
On our first stay of 4 days were actually upgraded to a 2 bedroom penthouse which was huge with 360 views. Even though we were on the 15th floor I would highly recommend earplugs as the traffic noise still reaches up there. The second stay was just for one night and we 1st got the suite withsofa bed, but asked if the had one with the twin beds and they moved us as the beds are more comfortable than a sofa bed. The hotel is really showing signs of age in everything, but is very clean.
The pool are is lovely however it is surrounded by tall buildings and palm trees so there is only certain amount of time when you get direct sun.
This hotel was good value at the location that it has.