Can someone please comment on these three hotels: Ohana Reef Lanai, Waikiki Tower, Royal Islander? Would like a place near beach, comfy (Q beds), clean. Why is it hard to find a place with queen beds?!! Thanks!

All are near beach, although Islander closest with best views and my huge favorite due to cute small size ,yet vertical. The others are more the usual boring boxes but with bigger rooms.

Thanks for the reply, jt. Would the rooms accomodate 2 adults (one 6' 2") and two kids (12, 10)? Need a queen for the hubby. Are they clean? Also, do you know anything about the Aston Pacific Monarch? Thanks!

Thanks for the reply, jt. Would the rooms accomodate 2 adults (one 6' 2") and two kids (12, 10)? Need a queen for the hubby. Are they clean? Also, do you know anything about the Aston Pacific Monarch? Thanks!

Can only comment on Ohana Waikiki Towers
(formerly Outrigger Waikiki Towers)
200 Lewers St. Stayed there last --Mar02 + numberous other times.

I ask for room on 10 or 11 floors front (facing street) Get a peek-a-boo
view of ocean.

Enjoy the open garden atmoshere of the outside cafe/dining area.

Cannot comment on the queen size bed request.

Adequate facilities ( would rate at 2-3 star level) Older property, but well maintained.

Parking limited....usually have to park in garage at Ohana Reef....across the street....cost is $10 day (if memory is correct)

Close to walk to Waikiki Beach...via
Outrigger Reef on the Beach.

No way could a family of four fit into a room at the Royal Islander. I have stayed there 4-5 times, always traveling solo and I thought the rooms were too small even for one person, LOL! The rooms I stayed in either had 2 twins or one queen. The bathroosm are miniscule. I was paying $45 a night (kama'aina rate) so I didn't care how small the room was. But it would not be fun for a family vacation!

Great location. Terrible parking situation.

You'll have to go by the hotel about beds; I'm taller and never had a problem. Long, long ago I had what may be the perfect room for you in the Waikiki Tower, if things haven't changed.

For some reason they upgraded me to a kitchenette room on the corner away from the sea and facing the street. It was huuuuuge and best of all had fantastic cross-ventilation with all the windows and doors on 2 sides - no a/c needed to grind away. Interesting activity to see on the streets.

The elevator for this particular tower was sort of embedded in an Irish bar - kind of strange and a party rather than family atmosphere. A bit run down - I think those Ohana's are slated to be radically rehabilitated.