Park Shore Waikiki Hotel

We really enjoyed our stay here. We booked via Hotel Tonight and were only going to stay once but then we stayed a second night because the service and location were so fantastic. The valets were SO nice and weren’t eager to accept tips. They were more likely to run away before you had a chance to tip them! But of course we always tried to catch them.
The location was fantastic. We lived here for 4 ½ years so we didn’t spend much time in Waikiki, so it was ideal to walk down to Cheeseburger in Paradise (although you’ll pass TONS of restaurants if that’s not your thing), and lots of fun little gift shops.
Kian’i (?) at the front desk is SOOOO nice!
The only thing I didn’t like about Park Shore was the bed. It was super firm and since we were moving and my body was already aching, it made my aching body hurt worse. If you love firm beds and pillows, pretend there’s another star on there :-) The pools hours weren’t all too convenient but we were busy during the day during our stay here so if we didn’t have to go «home» to do other errands, it may have been better.

This was a great affordable hotel. I think it was worth getting the Ocean view. It just makes the stay a little more special. We stayed in room 1407. It is a corner facing the Ocean – two different views in a window and a tiny balcony. So ask for the higher floors in the corrner – it should end in 07 (1507, 1407, etc). Ask for the high floors and I really liked the location because it wasn’t in the middle of the Waikiki upscale noise. Also ask for the renovated rooms. The rooms are ok, don’t expect the most luxurious. They’re kind of small, but typical of a beach house. Try to book as early as possible to get a good deal.

We stayed here for 4 nights in December. 3 stars is perfect for this place and honestly at the price, that is what you should expect. It’s at the end of the Waikiki hotel and shopping strip, so expect to do some walking or driving or Ubering from here. I do not recommend the water right in front of the hotel (at the park, filled with coral, very sharp). There is a nice man-​made «pool» right on the other side that is super nice or walk a little further to «open water». Just be sure to go right NOT left to the danger water.
Anyway, back to the hotel.
Parking is not included in the resort fee. Parking WAS covered at the prior hotel we stayed at, so that was a bummer. We only had a car for 1 day of the stay, so not a big deal.
The rooms are sufficient. The lanais are very very tiny. The beds are adequate. Mini fridge, yay! This isn’t supposed to be a luxury hotel, so as long as you have that expectation, the price, comforts and location all make sense. I mean, you’re in Hawaii! Go outside!
Conveniently located next-​door to a Starbucks, Lulu’s (restaurant) and an ABC store.
Pool deck is nice — I give it 4 stars.
On our 3^rd night there, the fire alarm went off at 3:10am. We were on the 10^th floor. We were not happy. We and hundreds of others evacuated, waiting outside for 5 – 10 minutes, then were let back in. They locked up the stairwells expecting all of use to wait for the elevators. That got resolved after we all stood there like. for realsies? So, back up 10 flights of stairs at 3:30am. Good times.

Need to provide a much-​delayed review for Park Shore. Stayed here for a week during the summer (July/​Aug 2015 timeframe). I was hoping to use my dad’s local Kama’aina discount but they gave me a slightly better Internet rate over the phone. Given that the hotel expense was unexpected, the discount was much appreciated. And even better, we were upgraded to an ocean view when we checked in. They really went all-​out to earn our kudos.
Pros (lots of them):
–Right across from the most-​kid-​friendly part of Waikiki Beach. And literally across the street from the beach.
–Convenient Zoo parking next door, about $ 1 per hour. Spent lots in parking but cheaper than the overnight rate.
–Rooms were nice and comfy. Great value for the rate.
–Management posted up the events and goings-​on within walking distance in the hotel and elevator. Didn’t take advantage of any of it but was really nice to know.
–Management held a management/​guest mixer at the pool. We were on our way somewhere or I’d have enjoyed the free alcoholic beverage but had the non-​alcoholic drinks and snacks instead.
–The ocean view. OMG. It was so pretty at sunrise or sunset or even at night to look out at the waves, see the folks out in the water, etc.
–Did I mention it’s right across from the best part of Waikiki Beach?
Cons (few):
–While the front façade and hotel lobby is very modern and upscale, the hallways leading to the rooms are outdoor and feels like a motel corridor. While interesting to note, it didn’t impact our satisfaction one bit.
–Ants attacked our room. Their maintenance guy found the trail leading to the edge of the outside corridor and sprayed the trail. Again, minor inconvenience and not typical, I assumed. No real damage by ants.
That’s it. I highly recommend this place, provided you can get a decent rate. The location alone makes it very convenient to go to the beach. We went daily as a result.

Such an amazing hotel. First time in Hawaii and I am super glad we booked this hotel. Right across the street from the beach. The staff is super friendly. The rooms are a little on the small side, but really who goes to hawaii on vacation and stays in their room all day. I would recommend this to anyone staying in Waikiki. The price is reasonable and the location is good. Starbucks next door as well as an ABC store on both sides.

Best value and balcony VIEWS you can get in Waikiki. We stayed in an ocean front view room and from the room balcony you could hear the ocean waves and see the most beautiful sunset and sunrises. The room was very romantic with amazing views of Diamond Head, the ocean, Waikiki cityscape, Kokohead Mountain and the zoo from both balconies. The rooms were cleaned and towels replaced daily. All staff were helpful and provided excellent customer service. 2^nd floor of the hotel has Lulu’s restaurant which is great for breakfast and on the 1^st floor is Tucker&Bevvy which has a lot of gluten free options. 1^st floor also has a Starbucks and an ABC store which is like a mini grocery store.

I thought I loved you park shore and then I met another hotel in Maui…
So, it was my first time in Oahu so my husband and I stayed at the touristy Waikiki. The location of this hotel was PERFECT! One crosswalk away from the beach and it is surrounded by ABC stores, restaurants, ABC stores, entertainment, ABC stores, the zoo, and more ABC stores. There’s also a Starbucks next door! So the location was perfect!
We rented a car and ended up checking in during the night. We could not figure out how or where to park until we called the front desk. They have valet parking which means you will need to pull up your car on to their small driveway (very hard to find but it is literally their sidewalk… trust, that’s it.) They charged us $ 25 per day for using valet. If you rented a car, you kind of don’t have a choice… Referring back to my introductory phrase, the hotel we stayed at i MAUI did not charge for VALET…
They provide you with a card which you can exchange for towels to use at the beach… you will then have to return the towels to trade in for another set of cards. Referring back to my intro phrase, the hotel in MAUI handed us towels to use with no need of a card exchange.
They have 2 ancient dinosaurs in the lobby and by that I mean, 2 Jurassic era computers that can be used to access the internet (i.e., print your boarding passes etc). It charges I believe $ 5 per few minutes.
The rooms: ROOMS ARE NOT BAD! The room was cozy. They have a balcony with CHAIRS. We booked an ocean view room which in reality translates to the view of the ocean to our right, the view of diamond head straight ahead, and the view of the rest of the hotel to our left. THE VIEW OF THE SUNRISE and THE OVERALL VIEW FROM OUR BALCONY WAS BEAUTIFUL.
Bathroom had a stand up shower, 1 sink, 1 toilet. The stand up shower worked well for post-​beach showers.
They have a fridge in the room…
I would rate the cleanliness of the room at as a ⁸⁄₁₀
Comfort of the bed as a ⁹⁄₁₀
Upon check in they had the radio in the room playing local hawaiian music in low volume — I dug that!
Air conditioner worked flawlessly!
TV and Fridge worked just fine!
STAFF:
Upon check in, the male staff was very accommodating. He even took the time to give us a list of restaurants to try.
Upon check out, I called down to say we were getting our bags ready to check out. The lady said, that’s okay just head down as soon as you can. So we did… and then they charged us $ 11 extra for a «late check out». I used to work in hotels and checking out at 12 pm vs. 11 am isn’t that big of a deal. The house keepers can always work on another room in the mean time.
Valet attendants were hit or miss. Some of them were friendly and the one other was a bit short with me. It made me feel as if I was such a bother to them when their hotel is located with no self-​parking, Valet is pretty much mandatory but not free, and still, I was bothersome to them… It should be noted that I’m never snooty to staff so there was no reason to give me attitude.
OVERALL, location was great, however, there are plenty of other hotels near by that might be better. I have yet to try them. I can only compare this hotel to the hotel we stayed in at MAUI (which I will be giving a 5-​star). Upon shopping, this hotel will initially be cheaper compared to others in the area but they upcharge for everything. It is a bit outdated but it is still comfortable. It serves its purpose and it will definitely give you awesome memories!

Booked a room here on a whim for a staycation for me and my bf’s 1 year anniversary, we saw that they got pretty good ratings online. Caught a cab to the hotel, was surprised how nice the lobby was, and how conveniently located it was. There is are food places and and ABC store in/​adjoining the lobby, and in the morning, they serve coffee, water, and juice. Right across the street is Waikiki beach and the honolulu zoo, and a TON of eating places within close walking distance. The hotel room is decent, but what really wowed me was the view outside from the floors with the icemakers, especially one near the top. A breathtaking panoramic view of Waikiki, Diamond Head, Waikiki beach, and the ocean.
For dinner, we opted to go to Yoshistune, which is located in the lobby. The homemade tofu melted in my mouth, loved the traditional décor and how the waitresses wore traditional kimonos. The music was calming and peaceful, the service was friendly. After dinner, we walked across the street to see Waikiki lit up from Waikiki beach.
The pool is a good size, looks nice. Would stay here again if I had a full ocean view room.

Been to Honolulu 3 times and stayed here twice. Great view excellent staff. Always willing to help. Across the street from the beach. Starbucks next to lobby an ABC store next door.

We stayed here for two nights.
The hotel is in a very convenient location. It is right across the street from the beach. However, the hotel is a bit dated and the rooms are rather small. The rooms have no chairs and the small balcony is chairless as well.
Most of the rooms to not have a direct view of the ocean. They face the hotel next door. Be sure to keep your drapes closed if you don’t want people watching you in your hotel room.
There is no gym.
Parking is valet only and expensive, especially if you need your car more than once a day and tip the valet a $ 5 bill each time you get your car.
Service is hit and miss. When we checked in the woman at the front desk was a bit hostile. Other than that, everyone else has been very pleasant.
I am rating this hotels based on other hotels I have stayed in in Waikiki. In my opinion, it is not on par with the other hotels in the area, and with all the added extras, expect your nightly bill to be twice what you had anticipated. They have an upcharge for everything. I expect that at a luxurious hotel, but not at this place.

I will probably stay here again, with a few changes. Now that I know better. :)
STAY HERE BECAUSE:
The view. Get the ocean view. Trust me. You probably don’t need an «ocean front» room — ocean view will suffice. But seriously, waking up to the waves is priceless. I loved our room, #911, on the park-​facing side of the hotel. It was great, scenic, and beautiful — with stretches of the park, diamond head, and of course, the pacific ocean within a glance.
The location. I loved being here at this end of the strip. It’s a bit quieter and not as commercial. Parking is also much easier to find on this end of Waikiki.
The rooms were modest but clean and very cool with working AC. Small fridge and safe were also in the room. Truly, this hotel had everything I needed.
P.O.G. juice in the afternoons in the lobby! It’s a fabulous way to end a day at the beach. Trust me.
The housekeeping staff is super super friendly and accommodating, and the front desk staff are also pretty great. The views are great and you seriously can’t beat the location — steps to the sand and one of the best Japanese restaurants on the island is even closer in their lobby!
GRIPES:
I used Hotel Tonight to book this three day stay for a very very reasonable price. But they wouldn’t give me an ocean view, so I paid an additional $ 55/​night for the privilege. I supposed since I got such a good deal on Hotel Tonight, I could afford the extra fee. Then on top of that, they charge you a $ 20 per day Hospitality Fee (and yes, they tax that, too). So, I ended up paying 50% more with all the extra fees. It went from «cheap» to «moderately priced.» It was my choice to get the ocean view, and believe me — soooooooo worth it – but the hospitality fee feels icky. Like a slick used car salesman. I don’t recall Hotel Tonight telling me there could be added fees.
Like other reviewers, I found the reliance on the complimentary wi-​fi annoying — I would’ve preferred secure wi-​fi for my room.
TIPS:
Parking is valet for $ 25/​day. Instead of that I parked a couple blocks away and got my Fitbit steps in… FOR FREE! (FYI, there’s free parking along the zoo and near Waikiki Shell. Yes, it’s a walk and yes, you have to be patient but I think it’s worth the savings).
OVERALL:
For the money, even with the resort fee/​hospitality fee, I think this is a great deal for the ocean view room. It’s quiet, it’s pleasant. No, it’s not a 5 diamond hotel. But it’s perfectly fine for an enjoyable stay in Waikiki.

F@#&*%¢ resort fees, or «Hospitality Fees»…whatever you want to call them. Customers should not stand for it. In this case the hotel blatantly lied to me. I’m not embellishing. I called, made reservations, and asked what my total out the door price would be with all taxes and fees included. I asked and then asked again, «that will be my total?» Nope.
F@#&*%¢ $ 20/​day «Hospitality Fee» for beach towels (?) and, I kid you not, «it includes the complimentary WiFi». Not the premium one, mind you, the one that anybody can get for free within 300 feet of the hotel. Anyone.
There is no room svc; the pool was closed one whole day; the secure WiFi still costs another $ 20/​day on top of it; and they charge you $ 30, anyway, if you were to lose a beach towel. F@#&*%¢ resort fees.
Amazing view from the «Ocean View» room, though. Seriously staggering to wake up to every morning.

I had reserved this Staycation through Hotwire a while back. I purchased the insurance for it because I knew we wouldn’t know what our working situation would be at the time. There seriously was no sense in buying it. My boyfriend had to work during the stay but the insurance wouldn’t give me a refund for the hotel :/
But I’m actually glad they didn’t now. This place is in the perfect area! I was at the hotel with my two boys when my boyfriend went to work so we ended up walking across the street to the zoo! The pool is so clean. The customer service is perfect. I didn’t have one problem with anyone. The only thing that I didn’t like was that there were no microwaves in the rooms. Haha! Complimentary wifi, comfy rooms, everything was perfect! There’s even a Starbucks and ABC store downstairs.

Beach here is great. Plenty of parking by the zoo. Pay $ 1 for an hour. Great for swimming and snorkeling and it’s not busy at all. Great photo opportunities also. Highly recommend! Also close to restaurants

Fantastic location — it’s right at the end of the Waikiki strip, so you can escape to the quiet parks and zoo across the street to the south, or hit the fun locales to the immediate north. Attentive staff. Unbeatable views. Quiet. Immaculate. Comfortable bed. New HD television. Michelle at the desk was so friendly and helpful, and our bellman Chad went the extra mile to make sure we were taken care of.
It’s a no-​brainer — we will always stay here when visiting Honolulu. It is wonderful in every way and the price can’t be beat!

My girlfriend and I are staying for the Valentines weekend. As requested for our anniversary we came to our room with a complementary bottle of champagne and a box of chocolates brought to us from the friendly staff (Requested while booking the hotel). The staff itself has been super helpful and are always ready for any question we throw at them. However, the rooms are small but clean and the hotel itself is right on the beach. We got a beach front room and the extra penny was worth spending. We have an amazing view of the beach and diamond head… simply amazing. There are also shuttles running from the hotel to tge shopping center which is pretty convenient. We have no car but everything is pretty much in walking distance. Although no breakfast, there are a few joints located in and around the hotel. Lulu’s is not bad and worth checking out and if you want to go cheap look for Waikiki beachside kitchen located on lemon street, literally the next street over. can’t beat spam eggs and rice for $ 3.50.
*****Edit*****
Changing from 5 stars to 3 stars.
We paid with debit and the hotel held $ 700 upon check in. While checking out I had to pay another $ 700 because the initial $ 700 was on hold and reverse the transaction. I don’t understand why the hotel couldn’t take the payment from the start, thus making checkout more difficult than it should have. Now I am awaiting for my $ 700 to be unheld.

We ended up at this Aqua hotel via Hotwire. Similar hotel brands in this rating bracket of 3.5 stars included Hyatt & Doubletree. Rate was $ 120/​night, early January.
LOCATION:
The far east end of Waikiki at the corner of Kalakaua & Kapahulu. You’re still in Waikiki but far from the crowds. There are tons of eateries & nightlife nearby as Waikiki isn’t huge. There’s an ABC Store right next door which is super convenient!
PARKING:
Pull up onto the sidewalk/​driveway and there should be a valet there. Rate was $ 25/​day with unlimited in’s & out’s.
LOBBY:
You’re greeted by a spacious seating area with a nice view of Waikiki Beach. The small reception desk is off to the right, a 2-​stall business center (pay for) and activity desk are left, and a Japanese restaurant is aft.
CHECK IN:
The female associate was friendly, pleasant & professional. There was no line at 5pm.
ROOM 520:
You could tell the room was clean as soon as we entered, as there was a whiff of bleach. Hawaiian music was playing on the telephone-​radio. The room is on the small side. There’s a king bed, desk area, flat panel TV, 2 balconies though the smaller of the two wasn’t accessible and is used for window washing I presume. The concrete edging on the wall of the balcony was cracked pretty badly.
The direct view is of a neighboring high rise, and ugly rooftop of the hotel. If you look left you can see a sliver of the ocean. To the right is the Kuhio Avenue skyline. I wasn’t expecting more due to booking through a wholesaler.
The king bed was firm & comfortable. The pillows were flat & firm which I prefer. I hate those overly puffy ones that fall flat with no support.
The a/​c was strong, controllable, and pretty quiet.
WI-​FI:
Free with a strong signal.
BATHROOM:
There’s a single basin, toilet, and shower tub. Shower water pressure was good with a quick drain. The shampoo and soap were nice & mildly scented.
AMENITIES:
All the usual including a coffee maker and free Star Advertiser newspapers located at the elevator banks.
CHECKOUT:
Again no line. Female associate was friendly and professional. She told me to book with them direct to get a frequent guest and kamaaina rate.
VALET/​BELL:
Each employee I encountered were very friendly and welcoming. We even got a «thank you for staying with us» from a female associate.
OVERALL:
Good pricing, far from the crowds of Waikiki, great service & location. We’re fans!

We chose this hotel for a mini staycation and its location which is directly across from the beach and we would spend most of our time at the beach for an event that particular weekend. Just the right location for access to the beach and a nice walk into the heart of Waikiki. The hotel also provides beach chairs and towels free to use during your visit with a key card per person. You need to head to the front desk daily to sign out a pool towel and sign it back when you’re done and be sure to have all key cards to return at your check-​out, otherwise a $ 30 charge per towel.
The rooms are clean and refurbished and the bed (king size) was comfortable. All the necessary basics can be found in the room even free Wi-​Fi! My only complain about the room is that the floors (entryway and bathroom) were slippery even when dry so be cautious! My son is in the midst of potty training and loves to run so we had to be careful that none of us got hurt during our stay.
Parking is valet only and $ 25/​night ($ 20 for kamaaina) plus tax.
We spend some time in the pool before check-​out time. We are very satisfied with our stay!

Located on the way far end of Waikiki Beach, but my sis and I were able to get around walking and busing just fine. The lobby is beautiful with classy décor. Here’s what I thought of everything else:
— Service. Friendly and helpful front desk! We saw two receptionists who engaged us in conversation every day. We asked them for maps and public transportation guides. Upon check in, we had a complaint with receiving a room right in front of the pool. «Shore» rooms are the regular rooms without a view; on the 3^rd level, the view of the shore room window opens up to the pool. AWKWARD! We stared at the pool guests, and they stared right back. At our request, we changed rooms, but bargained for a «Park» (partial ocean view and balcony) room with 1 king size bed only. Since they accommodated us immediately, I thought they had great service.
— Room quality. Rooms sizes were actually quite small and dated for both shore and park style (ocean view) rooms yet modernly decorated. Inside was clean, even if doors the looked cheaply painted.
— Amenities. Mini fridge, wine opener, and TV with good channels running EST time in the room. Coffee and water in the lobby, beach towels and chairs at front desk. Oddly, my 4g didn’t work in the room, but there was free open wifi.

I cannot say enough about this hotel. First Waikiki is noisy so a benefit of this hotel is it is at the very end of the stretch. Don’t let that fool you into thinking that it’s out of the way it’s literally a block and a half away from the nicest hotels. But far enough that it’s a little quieter at night. The hotel itself has gone through a lot of renovations and it is an older hotel but I’ve stayed here twice now and I would not think about staying anywhere else. The rooms are a bit small but that’s not why you’re staying in Waikiki. I have always stayed at the partial ocean view room and honestly I do not feel that the additional money for the full of ocean view is worth it compared to the view that I have. I can lay in my bed at see the ocean.
They have a beach towel service that is free so don’t feel like you have to pack a bunch of extra stuff.