Wayfinder Waikiki - Voted Top 10 Best Hotels In Hawaii!, Honolulu

Wayfinder Waikiki - Voted Top 10 Best Hotels In Hawaii! - A 12-story urban resort with saltwater pool, mountain views, and Japanese foot spa

Located on the quieter side of Waikiki, this independently owned 214-room Honolulu hotel occupies the corner of Kanekapolei Street and Ala Wai Boulevard. The Wayfinder Waikiki features rooms with high-definition cable TV, mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, in-room safes, and washlet toilets, while studio suites add stovetop kitchenettes. Each accommodation includes an L-shaped balcony overlooking either the Ala Wai Golf Course, Ko'olau Mountains, city lights, or Diamond Head Crater. The property maintains a solar-heated Japanese foot spa surrounded by bamboo trees, a saltwater pool with partially-shaded hot tub areas, and a fitness center. La Vela Wine Garden serves daily drink specials, while additional dining options include TR Fire Grill and Holoholo Cafe & Market within 0.5 miles. Wayfinder Waikiki - Voted Top 10 Best Hotels In Hawaii! stands 0.5 miles from Nohea Gallery and Prince Kuhio Statue, with the Honolulu Zoo a 10-minute walk away.

Pros

Solar-heated Japanese foot spa with natural bamboo shade

Ground floor features blossoming flowers and planter-covered green walls

Live-edge benches and light wood accents create natural ambiance

Located along the Ala Wai Canal, used by practicing outrigger canoe teams

Cons

0.5 miles distance to main beach area and Moana Surfrider

Limited on-site dining options