Close to beach

Sheila, Sacramento, CA

The Aqua Contintental staff was very polite and helpful. Check in and out was very quick and easy. The room was very small but clean with a nice bed shower which always had hot water. Parking was tight but we always found a spot. Loads of shopping and restaurants within walking distance. If you come to Hawaii for the fun and sun this is a perfect place to stay.

1 star hotel in a 5 star neighborhood

Terry, Portland, OR

The beach is a 3 block walk, an outdoor bar under a Banyon tree is another 3 blocks. Dukes 3 more blocks We were picked up 3 blocks from our hotel to go to the Polonisian Cultural Center. St. Augustines Catholic Church is 5 blocks from the hotel, The public transportation system can take you everywhere, and picks up in front of the hotel.

I was looking for a hotel to take my wife. I had an idea OUR first stay in Hawaii, would be full days(into the night), and wanted a safe place to sleep. We aren't the poolside set as much as beach goers. We were greeted promptly, and checked in, and shown our room. The room was Sparten, yet held all we needed, for 5 nights. It was at times crowded in the lobby, and we recognized the same desk attenant still on duty after many hours. She was great at handeling what I would call difficult guests. Overall, if I had known exactly what 5 nights would be like there before I went I would have still made arrangements for accomodations @ AQUA SURF hotel. The Service, location and price is above the rest. It is FUN!

very homey

melissa, Little Rock, AR, 2007-03-10

the shopping veried from up scale to dollar store. there are markets that sell from around the world and local things. all across the street from the beach.

the aqua contintal was in a good location, 3 blocks from the beach. the staff were very friendly and helpful. the room was comfortable with 2 twin beds, microwave, icebox, sink, coffee maker and real cups,hair dryer,iron and ironing board, and tv. the was one chair and a small desk. the closet was roomy too. it was within walking distance to lots of restaurants of all price ranges and lots of shopping.

Small & old

Anonymous, 2007-02-12

Don't park here it's an extra $30 dollars a day.

It had great location for the beach & main strip. Although this is a very old building with no decor. It only had 50 spaces for parking for their guests. no pool

I was not at all impressed with the hotel or service provided

Anonymous, 2007-02-02

Dining right on Waikki beach was expensive but, very good quality.

The hotel staff was not at all friendly they made it seem like you were more of an inconvenience then anything. We had to ask for towels most days. The maid service told us that they may clean our room the next day, where we come from the bed, garbage, vacumming, and bathroom gets cleaned daily. This hotel had no ammenities. When a hotel does not offer anything, they should at least allow visitors to park in the hotel ramp free of charge. We received complimentary coffee one day and if we wanted coffee additional days we would have to pay for it each day.

Good according to budget

Anonymous, 2006-11-26

Waikiki beach is just 2 blocks away and Honolulu Zoo is couple of blocks away.

Aqua continental was comfortable, the room was small but it was ok for two of us. I liked the view from the window. Location was perfect and food places were close to the hotel.

Bare, small, step up from a hostel

Anonymous, Seattle, WA, 2006-11-17

The hotel's nearness to Waikiki Beach and all that is offered in that part of Honolulu is the best part of the Aqua Continental Hotel. Maybe on that basis it's a bargain for the money.

The Aqua Continental satisfied our need for a roof over our head for a night while in Honolulu. To start with, the drive-way for the hotel and check-in was not designated, and the garage was locked at the gate, making it difficult to determine if the garage was for the Continental and check-in purposes or for the hotel next door. There was no indication whether street parking was legal or not. While satisfactorily clean the room was extremely small; water in the shower beat down upon us like so many razor blades in tortuous fashion. One elevator in particular, for transporting us from our 19th floor suite (ha,ha!) to the Lobby, triggered my claustrophobia to such an extent I thought seriously about purchasing it for later burial purposes (my own -- in case I didn't survive a trip). Under our door we received a note reminding us of our check out date and time, as if we weren't already counting the hours until check-out. We found this little courtesy to be crass at best, and lacking any measureable degree of professionalism.

Clean sleeping room, then go play

Ed, Portland, OR, 2006-11-05

Public transportation from the bus stop next door is excellent. 4 day pass is only $20.00. They run frequently and late and go to most major tourist attractions.

Aqua Continental is great for the Hawaii visitor who wants a clean bed to sleep in, a clean bathroom, microwave, frig and a clothes closet to hang atire in and stash shopping items prior to going home. If you want to go to Hawaii and sit in a hotel room, this is not the place for you. It is a great place to crash, sleep, then go play elsewhere! It is a 3 minute walk to the central beach, major bus stop next door (this is a biggie when it's raining) and close to good places to eat, drink, dance and shop. I am an active traveler who plays a lot with only sleeping time in the hotel. I give this hotel high marks under that criteria.

okay

Anonymous, 2006-10-08

It was nice to know that the zoo was near to the hotel we'll be bringing my grand daughter on our next trip hopefully.

My husband was satisfied with our stay there. We may stay there in the future. The room was comfortable.

Value for your money

Nicklas, Honolulu, HI, 2006-10-05

Try the local food in the food court just 3 minutes from the hotel. Also cheap good food in many small restaurangs in the neigbourhood.

Aqua Continental is a clean, affordable hotel in the center of Waikiki. Rooms with microwave and sink. Great ocean view from my room, which was unexpected. Superb location, three minutes from Waikiki beach. I felt I got great value for my money.I did expect much less than I got. Staff is friendly, but sometimes a little confused, for example regarding parking. No parking spaces available if you return late at night with a valid parking ticket. New aircon unit in my room,which made the room cool and nice. I would recommend this hotel to tourists on a budget.