Waikiki Malia rates, Honolulu

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Axel's take: 8.0/10

A strong sightseeing base, with friendly staff but modest resort amenities. a practical mid-range hotel in central Waikiki, not a beachfront resort, scored for what it is.

Waikiki Malia is a practical mid-range hotel in central Waikiki, not the full-service beach resort its four-star listing might suggest. It's a strong pick if you'll spend your days exploring: restaurants, shopping and buses are close, and the beach is a short walk away. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, while recent reviews generally find the rooms clean and comfortable. We'd choose it for convenience rather than luxury.

The compromises are real: guests across sites mention street and hallway noise, dated bathrooms and uneven room condition despite renovations. The shaded pool is small, and the hotel itself acknowledges narrow, steep parking ramps. A daily amenity fee and separate parking charges also weaken the value. We'd skip it for a quiet romantic escape or pool-focused holiday; it makes more sense for travelers who want an uncomplicated base outside the beachfront price bracket.

• Best for: travelers exploring without a car; value-minded Waikiki visitors; shopping and dining trips

• Watch out for: street and hallway noise; small pool and tight parking ramps; amenity fee and separate parking charges

• Location: Central Kuhio Avenue location near restaurants, shops and buses; a short walk, not direct access, to the beach.

• Rooms: Renovated options coexist with reports of dated bathrooms and variable condition; confirm the room category.

• Cleanliness: Positive overall, though some recent guests report bathroom and carpet shortcomings.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength across review sites.

• Amenities: Small shaded pool, hot tub, basic gym, downstairs dining and complimentary morning lobby coffee.

• Fees and surprises: Daily amenity fee and paid parking; the hotel announces an amenity-fee increase for new reservations from November 1, 2026.

Axel's opinion of Waikiki Malia, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

About Waikiki Malia

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• Outrigger
• 2211 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu
• Amenities: ATM, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Security guard, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, Television in lobby, Terrace
• Check-in from: 15:00:00
• Check-out by: 11:00:00
• City page: Hotels in Honolulu

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