$99 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 29, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

3 stars
2040 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
275 reviews
10 days staying at hotel

We realized how poor mattress we have which weren't the best and for toilet too low for me need a... See full review

  • Joyce traveler
  • Feb 17, 2013
Great location & great staff!

The staffing at the hotel was very pleasant and efficient. We loved the location. The rooms were... See full review

  • Keonie1
  • Feb 13, 2013
With 301 rooms, most of them equipped with full kitchens, the Ambassador Hotel lets you explore Hawaii on your terms - and on your budget. We offer a variety of rooms ranging from affordable studios to high-end penthouse suites. You can enjoy the best of Hawaii at a price that's just right for you. We know that once you arrive at our hotel, you'll soon discover that we truly are the ambassadors of aloha. A short walk from Waikiki Beach and minutes from shopping and downtown Honolulu. Rates quoted based on single r double occupanicies. Guest named on reservation must present a valid matching ID and credit card at check in. Guests under 21 years of age, must be accompanied by a paying adult in the same room.

Government issued photo I.D. and credit card deposit required upon check-in for incidental charges. Deposit $100.00 Pre-pay Credit Cards are not accepted All special request are subject to availability upon check-in. Parking Fee - $20.00 per night. Limited self-parking available,on a first come,first serve basis.

Ambassador Hotel Waikiki Rooms

Standard Room
Affordable studios with tastefully designed interiors provide ample space and privacy. Newly remodeled, these contemporary suites are an incredible value, allowing you to stick to your budget without scrimping on comfort.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking

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Hotel Map

21.2841 -157.8314
Area served
Waikiki and the greater Honolulu area.
Nearby airports
Honolulu International Airport-HNL
Area description
Located at the corner of Kuhio and Kalakaua Avenue. We are the enterance into Waikiki.

Nearby points of interest

  • Waikiki Baptist Church: 0.1 mi
  • Ala Wai Park: 0.2 mi
  • Fort Derussy Beach: 0.3 mi
  • International Market Place: 0.5 mi
  • Damien Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Ala Moana Beach: 1.1 mi
  • Honolulu Zoo: 1.2 mi
  • Waikiki Shell: 1.4 mi
  • Kapiolani Park: 1.5 mi
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts: 1.8 mi
  • The Contemporary Museum: 1.9 mi
  • Kawaiahao Church: 2.2 mi
  • Kakaako Waterfront Park: 2.2 mi
  • Kamehameha Statue: 2.4 mi
  • Iolani Palace: 2.4 mi
  • Waikiki Baptist Church: 0.1 mi
  • Ala Wai Park: 0.2 mi
  • Fort Derussy Beach: 0.3 mi
  • International Market Place: 0.5 mi
  • Damien Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Ala Moana Beach: 1.1 mi
  • Honolulu Zoo: 1.2 mi
  • Waikiki Shell: 1.4 mi
  • Kapiolani Park: 1.5 mi
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts: 1.8 mi
  • The Contemporary Museum: 1.9 mi
  • Kawaiahao Church: 2.2 mi
  • Kakaako Waterfront Park: 2.2 mi
  • Kamehameha Statue: 2.4 mi
  • Iolani Palace: 2.4 mi
  • Washington Place: 2.4 mi
  • Irvin Park: 2.7 mi
  • Star Of Honolulu: 2.7 mi
  • Aloha Tower Cruise Ship Terminal: 2.7 mi
  • Aloha Tower: 2.7 mi
  • Honolulu Botanical Gardens: 2.7 mi
  • Hawaii Maritime Center: 3 mi
  • Shangri La Islamic Art Museum: 3 mi
  • Mauna Ala: 3 mi
  • Honolulu Chinatown: 3.1 mi
  • Queen Emma Summer Palace: 3.6 mi
  • Pali Lookout: 3.6 mi
  • Waialae Country Club: 3.9 mi
  • Bishop Museum: 4.2 mi
  • Koolau Golf Club: 6.7 mi
  • Hanauma Bay: 8.8 mi
  • USS Arizona Memorial: 8.9 mi
  • USS Bowfin Submarine Museum: 9.1 mi
  • Koko Head Park: 9.1 mi
  • Bellows Beach: 9.4 mi
  • USS Missouri: 9.5 mi
  • Koko Crater Botanical Gardens: 9.7 mi
  • Pacific Aviation Museum: 9.9 mi
  • Halona Blow Hole: 10 mi
  • Pearl Harbor: 10.1 mi
  • Sandy Beach: 10.2 mi
  • Kailua Beach: 10.3 mi
  • Byodo In Temple: 10.4 mi
  • Valley of the Temples: 10.4 mi
  • Wawamalu Beach: 10.5 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
none

Dining

Aqua Cafe
Only minutes away from Ambassador hotel, Aqua Cafe has won numerous awards for all of its "Loco Moco" dishes. A warm and inviting atmosphere coupled with excellent local cuisine make Aqua Cafe a must visit
Top of Waikiki
Only minutes away from Ambassador hotel, the Top of Waikiki is Hawaii's only revolving restaurant. Enjoy fabulous sunset views and exquisite Pacific-fusion cuisine as you dine 21 floors above world-famous Waikiki Beach.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (275)

Ratings and reviews for Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Overall score

3.4 / 5
275 out of 275
Amenities:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.5
Location:
4
Value:
4

80% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Reviewer score

4
Donovan2010
Anch, ak
Jan 14, 2013

Wonderful vacation

We loved staying at the ambassador. The reduced price was worth the few blocks we had to walk to the beach. The room was clean and kept clean the whole time we were there. The only improvement would have been a hot tub, we were chilled a couple times and it would have been nice to warm up in a hot tub.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

We booked all our activities through Affordable tours. Very nice woman runs the business and will direct you on what is worth the money and what isn't!! She saved us a lot and we were able to get all our activities booked at once.

Review of Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Reviewer score

3
gus duran
reno,nv
Jan 14, 2013

excellent location

its ok as a budget hotel-nothing to complain-hotel is very close to dining,shopping and entertainment.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Reviewer score

2
Trebor3424
Fresno, Ca
Jan 7, 2013

Staff Great , Rooms smell bad

The Staff was very helpful, Staff member Argie was great ! The rooms smelled bad , urine smelll in the bathroom, The rug was stained and felt dirty walking on it barefoot.. The Bed was comfortable, The Paint was peeling in some spots and there was alot of repairs done to the ceilng and walls that looked like previous tenants did damage to the room and was puttied and painted over.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Reviewer score

3
AVega
Los Angeles
Jan 3, 2013

Good to go!

Nice and very well located hotel. I will stay there again nevertheless (as in Honolulu/Waikiki area) parking is a problem. Parking fee is $20/day and there is not a coffee/restaurant in the hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Reviewer score

3
WaikikiDad
San Diego
Dec 31, 2012

Ambassador Hotel

- Hotel staffs are friendly and helpful - We didn't like the air-condition units in our rooms for it makes too much noise when turned on. It was very difficult for us to sleep at night. - Hotel location is very convinient for it is locatated within a short walk to restaurants, shops and the Waikiki beach. - The computer room (with free internet access) is located right behind the elevator and everytime the elevator moves up and down it makes so much noise that you couldn't even read anything. If the computer room is moved to other area on the same floor and quieter air-condition units are installed instead, I would recommend my friends to stay at this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There is a steakhouse next to the hotel which offers excellent food for a reasonable price ($20-$30/per person). Cozy setting for both inside and outside eating tables. No loud music. Good for family dinner after a day full of activities

Review of Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Reviewer score

1
SantaClaran
Santa Clara, CA
Dec 25, 2012

Stay home rather than vacatoning at this place

Most unfriendly front desk I had seen in my life. This is the first hotel that I stayed in out of hundreds that did not provide a coffee maker in the room. The front desk staff ( Bob who claimed he was a supervisor) was rude when I informed him that this was the first time I didn't get a coffee maker in the room. They agreed to send one to my room, but only the machine, no supplies. I had to go hunting for coffee grounds etc as I am used to coffee first thing in the morning. The hotel did not provide body lotion which was also a first for me. The soaps provided were the new standard for cheap soaps. There was not even a tub in the bath. The room we stayed in was a studio with kitchen but no microwave !!. When I asked Bob he was, as usual, rude and said they charge $30 a night for microwave. He even had the nerve to suggest that I take my food to a grocer near by to heat.. I will never stay in this hotel again, will not recommend to anyone. I will even say that the travel agency that recommended this hotel to me should not be proud having recommended this hotel to me.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

California Pizza Kitchen near by is really nice place to sit in and have a drink and dine.

Review of Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Reviewer score

4
JacoMo
Sacramento
Dec 25, 2012

Good for the $

The hotel is a standard 3 star hotel but is in a great location of Waikiki, within walking distance of beaches, restaurants, and shopping. The kitchenette makes saving money easy. The price is right on this hotel!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

No coffee in rooms but equiped kitchen, So bring tea bags or instant coffee.

Review of Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Reviewer score

4
Bluemojito
Hong Kong
Dec 24, 2012

Very solid, economical, well located, helpful hotel

Good value for money and recommended for those not wanting too many bells & whistles (although nice pool available) but want roomy rooms with an ability to do some self-catering too. We had a 2x double bed unit which was comfortable if not flashy and good hot shower. Free wifi in lobby, Internet cable in rooms. These features, together with ability to make your own breakfast with a kettle etc. makes it good value for a traveling couple like ourselves. Small supermarket and coffeehouse next door, and bus stop very accessible. Food market 4 blocks up and Ala Moana centre short trolley trip or walk. Staff are exceptionally helpful and arranged good airport shuttle and advised easiest ways to get to things like Arizona memorial.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Reviewer score

2
Bob Wang
san diego, ca
Dec 19, 2012

so so

not exciting, although a nice location. the room seems is not clean. there is no tea pot. the towels are not comfortable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Ambassador Hotel Waikiki

Reviewer score

4
Bam Tam
San Francisco
Dec 18, 2012

not bad!

Staffs were accomodating. Parking is expensive but well worth it, otherwise, you won't be able to park anywhere. I had a full kitchen. Bathroom--roomy, where the closet is also located; excellent privacy from the main room if you have to get dressed after a shower. I'd stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
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