$195 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 29, 2013

Hotel Renew

3 stars
129 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
69 reviews
Great Hotel in Waikiki

This hotel is well located, closed to Kuhio Beach and near the Honolulu Zoo. The staff is very... See full review

  • David Hawaii
  • Apr 3, 2013
Clean hotel - fantastic staff!

Everyone at this hotel was very helpful and accommodating. Wonderful attention to detail: helped me... See full review

  • Robbo B
  • Jan 16, 2013
A secret boutique gem steps from the sand

Hotel Renew is Honolulu's first true designer boutique hotel. This intimate, eco-friendly gem half a block from the beach was designed by internationally-acclaimed San Francisco designer, Jiun Ho. Find a mod-Asiatic atmosphere that makes a sophisticated, minimalist statement. The artful lobby features a side nook serving organic teas by day and signature cocktails by night. Complimentary continental breakfast and 24-hour front desk service seal the deal. Hotel Renew is a perfect getaway for couples.

Highlights
  • Atmospheric Lounge Renew serves organic tea and signature cocktails
  • Watch movies on 50-inch flat TVs in select rooms
  • Dogs up to 20 pounds are welcome
Location

Hotel Renew has an ideal and unobtrusive location in Waikiki. The hotel is less than a block from the best stretch of sand and swimming along Waikiki Beach, and the dining and shopping district of Kalakaua Avenue. The Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium and Kapiolani Park are a 10-minute walk from the hotel.  

Rooms

This petite boutique hotel features only 72 rooms. The hotel boasts intimate attention to service and the details guests relish. Designer rooms are sleekly tailored in rich dark woods and graphic creams with red and black trim. Specialty spa amenities, free in-room Wi-Fi, light dimmers and 32- or 50-inch flat-screen HDTVs elevate the hip, upscale ambience.

Dining

Take advantage of the hotel's free continental breakfast and relax over evening cocktails at Lounge Renew. The hotel is surrounded by a variety of dining options, including casual eats at Teddy's Bigger Burgers and excellent mid-priced dining at Tiki's Grill & Bar, Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar and Arancino di Mare.

Recreation
  • Half a block to Waikiki Beach
  • Free use of beach towels, mats, chairs and bodyboards
Transportation
  • Honolulu International Airport (10.6 mi/17 km)
Attractions
    • Waikiki Beach (next door)
    • Honolulu Zoo (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
    • Royal Hawaiian Center (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
    • Waikiki Aquarium (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
    • Hawaii Convention Center (1.4 mi/2.2 km)
    • Ala Moana Center (1.8 mi/2.8 km)
    • Diamond Head Crater (2.3 mi/3.7 km)

    Hotel Renew Rooms

    City View King
    Newly renovated designer City View with King rooms offer sophisticated style, high-design and innovative technology. Features views of Waikiki and surrounding neighborhoods. 1 king platform bed, 32” LCD HDTV, in-room computer system offering free Internet access, free Netflix movies, free satellite TV and radio, CD/DVD player, and iPod compatibility. Complimentary WiFi throughout hotel, Complimentary in-room safe (fits laptop), dimmable lighting system.
    City View Double-Double
    Newly renovated City View rooms offer sophisticated style, high-design and innovative technology • Intimate room featuring views of Waikiki and surrounding neighborhoods from private balcony/lanai • 1 double platform bed • 32" flat screen LCD HDTV • Complimentary WiFi throughout hotel • Complimentary in-room safe (fits laptop) • Dimmable lighting system • Rate is for 1-2 people
    Ocean View King
    Newly renovated Deluxe Ocean View room. This room offers sophisticated style with high-design and innovative technology Features and views of the Pacific Ocean. 1 King platform bed with a 32inch flat screen LCD HDTV or 2 Double platform beds with 80 inch projection television and In-room computer system offering free Internet access, free Netflix movies, free satellite TV and radio, CD/DVD player, and iPod compatibility. Complimentary WiFi throughout hotel along with Complimentary in-room safe (fits laptop. The rooms has a Dimmable lighting system.

    Amenities

    • High-speed internet
    Internet
    High-speed internet

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    Hotel Map

    21.2727 -157.8223
    Area served
    Waikiki
    Nearby airports
    Honolulu International Airport-HNL
    Area description
    Half-Block from Waikiki Beach. From Honolulu Airport take the H-1 Freeway heading East. Exit on the King Street exit ramp (Exit 25A). Make a right on Kapahulu Avenue. Then make another right on Ala Wai Blvd. Stay on your far left lane. Make a left turn on Ohua Avenue. At the end of Ohua, turn left onto Kalakaua Avenue. Make an immediate left on Paoakalani Avenue. Hotel Renew is the second hotel to your right. Approximate distance is 10 miles.

    Nearby points of interest

    • Damien Museum: 0.1 mi
    • Honolulu Zoo: 0.3 mi
    • Waikiki Shell: 0.4 mi
    • International Market Place: 0.5 mi
    • Kapiolani Park: 0.5 mi
    • Fort Derussy Beach: 0.9 mi
    • Waikiki Baptist Church: 1.1 mi
    • Ala Wai Park: 1.1 mi
    • Ala Moana Beach: 2 mi
    • Shangri La Islamic Art Museum: 2.1 mi
    • Honolulu Academy of Arts: 2.7 mi
    • The Contemporary Museum: 2.8 mi
    • Kakaako Waterfront Park: 3.1 mi
    • Kawaiahao Church: 3.2 mi
    • Waialae Country Club: 3.2 mi
    • Damien Museum: 0.1 mi
    • Honolulu Zoo: 0.3 mi
    • Waikiki Shell: 0.4 mi
    • International Market Place: 0.5 mi
    • Kapiolani Park: 0.5 mi
    • Fort Derussy Beach: 0.9 mi
    • Waikiki Baptist Church: 1.1 mi
    • Ala Wai Park: 1.1 mi
    • Ala Moana Beach: 2 mi
    • Shangri La Islamic Art Museum: 2.1 mi
    • Honolulu Academy of Arts: 2.7 mi
    • The Contemporary Museum: 2.8 mi
    • Kakaako Waterfront Park: 3.1 mi
    • Kawaiahao Church: 3.2 mi
    • Waialae Country Club: 3.2 mi
    • Kamehameha Statue: 3.3 mi
    • Iolani Palace: 3.3 mi
    • Washington Place: 3.3 mi
    • Irvin Park: 3.6 mi
    • Star Of Honolulu: 3.6 mi
    • Aloha Tower Cruise Ship Terminal: 3.7 mi
    • Aloha Tower: 3.7 mi
    • Honolulu Botanical Gardens: 3.7 mi
    • Hawaii Maritime Center: 3.9 mi
    • Mauna Ala: 4 mi
    • Honolulu Chinatown: 4.1 mi
    • Queen Emma Summer Palace: 4.5 mi
    • Pali Lookout: 4.6 mi
    • Bishop Museum: 5.2 mi
    • Koolau Golf Club: 7.3 mi
    • Hanauma Bay: 8.1 mi
    • Koko Head Park: 8.6 mi
    • Koko Crater Botanical Gardens: 9.1 mi
    • Bellows Beach: 9.4 mi
    • Halona Blow Hole: 9.4 mi
    • Sandy Beach: 9.6 mi
    • USS Arizona Memorial: 9.9 mi
    • Wawamalu Beach: 9.9 mi
    • USS Bowfin Submarine Museum: 10.1 mi
    • USS Missouri: 10.5 mi
    • Kailua Beach: 10.6 mi
    • Sea Life Park Hawai: 10.6 mi
    • Makapuu Beach: 10.8 mi
    • Lanikai Beach: 10.8 mi
    • Pacific Aviation Museum: 10.8 mi

    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.

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    Guest Reviews (69)

    Ratings and reviews for Hotel Renew

    Overall score

    4.3 / 5
    69 out of 69
    Amenities:
    3.8
    Room cleanliness:
    4.6
    Hotel staff:
    4.8
    Room comfort:
    4.5
    Location:
    4.6
    Value:
    4.2

    99% would recommend to a friend.

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    5
    Mr. and Mrs. Fozzie
    Sacramento
    Apr 22, 2009

    the VERY BEST!

    We were totally amazed at how pleasant our stay was.

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    5
    jthoo
    Greensboro, NC
    Jun 15, 2009

    Great place to stay!!!

    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Answered any questions that I had. Room was very comfortable and spacious. Great location. Beach is right across the street and many dining options within walking distance. Free breakfast every morning. I would definitely stay here again.

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    5
    Anonymous
    New York, NY
    Dec 11, 2009

    Hidden gem

    We travel to Hawaii a lot and have stayed at many different hotels. However, after this last visit, we will be returning to hotel renew. Its a small hotel, the rooms are quiet, but they are bigger than some of the large chain hotels. Don't get too excited, the rooms aren't huge; this is still Waikiki after all, space is limited. But, there was room for a king bed, a large desk, an armchair, and still room to walk around. There is free continental breakfast in the morning, which was wonderful, especially because most hotels in the area nickel and dime you for everything. The location is just off Kalakaua (i.e., the main drag), so you are not right on the beach (but you are literally half a block away). This also means that you should not be expecting a great view, but you should expect that the rooms will be quiet. This is a great boutique hotel that I would recommend to anyone coming to visit!

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    5
    Vadersblade
    Chicago, IL
    Jan 11, 2010

    Great Location, Great Price

    The Hotel Renew is very newly remodeled, and it shows. It is very clean, very trendy, and an all around great place to stay. The staff was very friendly. The wash cloth and juice at check in was a nice touch. Free Wi-Fi is also very nice. Also, being a smaller hotel, there is more attention given to each guest. The free continental breakfast was very good, which is a treat as they are hard to find on Waikiki Beach. There was toasts, yogurt, muffins, croissants, fresh fruits as well as fresh pineapple juice, coffee and tea.

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    5
    Anonymous
    San Jose, CA
    Apr 12, 2010

    Great stay!

    I was in Hawaii for the first time to go to a wedding, yes very original. There was no parking around and although $22 a day, the valet parking was curb side service from the front desk. The rooms was clean, modern, and I got a balcony with a view of the ocean. The room had a flat screen t.v. for the ball game, a fridge for the beers, and was a block from the beach. I had a great stay.

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

    Surfing lessons from the PVT surfing school. It was fun the day before the wedding to laugh at the bride and fall into the ocean.

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    Reviewer score

    5
    Anonymous
    Portland, Oregon
    May 28, 2010

    loved it!

    when we first looked at the hotels online here i wasn't too sure just because alot of reviews had said the hotels were "remodeled" but still looked really old inside with insects. But this was the hotel i trusted the most. right when we arrived to the hotel and got inside, i was in HEAVEN!! it was love at first sight. Hotel Renew was so modern and beautiful inside. and very elegant. The only bad thing i have to say about it is that the rooms were a little snug and the hotel was right next to a sketchy alley way. but it didn't really matter since all i worried was having a nice room to sleep in and feel comfortable in and easy access to the beach, and i got it all =)

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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    5
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
    5
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    Location:
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    4
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    Reviewer score

    5
    Olie_Mom
    San Jose, CA
    Aug 10, 2010

    What a nice surprise!

    We spent 5 nights at Hotel Renew in July. We were surprised by what a great value it was. The interior of the hotel is new and modern. We love the double-double rooms. Spacious and newly remodeled, with a huge flat screen TV. The one-double-bed room is a lot smaller than the double-double room. Free continental breakfast is as good as continental breakfast gets. Fresh fruit, coffee, juice, and good selections of pastry. The location is great. A short walk to the beach and the bus stops. What impressed us the most is their service. It is better than some of the 4-star and 5-star hotels we have stayed at in the past. Upon our arrival, the frontdesk served everyone with Pineapple juice and hand towels. Every staff was happy and helpful. The only thing missing is a swimming pool. But who needs it when right next to the beautiful, calm ocean. We will definitely come back to Hotel Renew when we come to Waikiki. I hope the price doesn't go up when we go back the next time.

    Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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    4
    Room cleanliness:
    5
    Hotel staff:
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    Room comfort:
    5
    Location:
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    5
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    Reviewer score

    5
    Anonymous
    Los Angeles, CA
    Nov 24, 2010

    Best Hotel Experience in Years

    Completely top-notch in every way. This is the last of our 5 nights here, and this has been one of the best vacation hotel experience we have ever had. When you factor in the excellent price, it's the best. Here are the ways it has been awesome: Very chic, contemporary rooms with plenty of space. Bathrooms are very nice with actual shower doors and plenty of space. Bed is very comfortable. Plenty of pillows. Housekeeping very thorough and efficient-- they even came up at 7pm to clean sand I had tracked in because I requested it. We parked our rental car the whole time--the hotel guys were SUPER FAST in getting our car out every time and we went in/out 2-3 times a day. I know the staff is in the hospitality business, and it is their job to be nice, but the Hotel Renew staff went above and beyond! They were incredibly welcoming, learned our name very quickly, and very sincere. Every time we walked out through the lobby they were attentive and offered us towels for the beach, and they were happy to provide advice on any questions we had. The owner of this hotel should be proud to have such a quality staff and good management. Every single employee on of the 7 or 8 employees I interacted with was helpful, warm, courteous, and efficient. I don't know what else to say except that you will not be sorry if you stay here. The only thing that some people might not like is that it is a small boutique hotel (72 rooms they told me), and therefore it does not have resort-type services or amenities, such as massage, pool, gym, etc. But you are in freaking Hawaii!! You should be climbing Diamond Head, taking surf lessons, or snorkeling!! You can always go grab piña colada at the Moana Surfrider if you want a taste of the fancy resort experience. Good luck!

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    Room cleanliness:
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    Hotel staff:
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    Room comfort:
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    5
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    5
    Shaky Jake
    Milwaukee, WI
    Jan 16, 2011

    Awesome hotel

    -Beautiful decor and design scheme -Perfect location -Staff gave great advice about surf conditions at the North Shore, which saved us from wasting a day when it was bad. We went a few days later instead and saw Pipeline in all its glory.

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

    Parking lot along Monsarrat Ave is free with no time limits. Since it's only a few minute's walk to Hotel Renew, we saved a lot of money by not paying for parking at all during our 12-day trip.

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    Reviewer score

    5
    Anonymous
    Not Provided
    Nov 19, 2010

    Great small hotel down zoo end

    Great small hotel down zoo end of Waikiki. Is ideal for couples & singles. friendly & helpful staff. Is a stand alone hotel ...not part of a chain. A great find.

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    5
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