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Aqua Waikiki Wave
The Aqua Waikiki Wave is a 3-star hotel located in the center of Waikiki, neighboring the International Marketplace. The property completed $7 million renovations in 2006 after being taken over by Aqua Hotels & Resorts and has become a charming boutique hotel that visitors continuously rave about. The Aqua Waikiki Wave was recently awarded the #1 Best Hotel Value in Hawaii, #15 Nationwide and #68 worldwide for 2008 by Budget Travel.
Guests at the Waikiki Wave will find themselves amidst all the excitement and attractions that Waikiki has to offer, with the beach located at the end of an easy walk. Hawaii's accredited The Bus transit system stops near the hotel and can take you almost anywhere on Oahu, including the open air Ala Moana Shopping Center. The popular Ala Wai Golf Course is just across the canal.
Property amenities include a small swimming pool, activity desk, complimentary WiFi, parking (fee), concierge, room service and much more. All major tours can be arranged to pick up directly in front of the hotel. The property is also 15 minutes away from Kapiolani Park, home to the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, Waikiki Shell and Kapiolani Bandstand; you can find a festival or arts and crafts show almost every weekend, along with free movies on Kuhio Beach every other Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting).
The air conditioned rooms at the Aqua Waikiki Wave are spacious and beautifully decorated in dramatic yet soothing colors; perfect compliments to the views from the private lanais. The mattresses are deep and plush, guaranteeing a good night's sleep. Room amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, in-room WiFi access, local newspaper, mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, hair dryer upon request, room service, flat screen cable TV with DVD player and more.
The hotel offers two themed dining options in the lobby. The Big Kahuna offers a 1940's menu with burgers, big salads, pizzas and finger food in a tiki-tropical setting with sports entertainment. The China Garden Restaurant serves Cantonese cooking seemingly straight out of Hong Kong in a lovely setting.
