Queen Kapiolani Hotel

Queen Kapiolani is a great hotel, located only a very short walk away from Waikiki beach, Diamond Head and Kapiolani Park. It's not the most central hotel, being at the far end of Waikiki, but this resulted in a quieter stretch of beach, and was only a 10 minute walk away from the hustle and bustle.

The rooms have been recently renovated and look fresh and bright, though are on the smaller side. I stayed in an Ocean View Studio which featured a sofa and a good sized fridge, as well as fantastic views of the ocean. It was lovely waking up every morning to see the ocean straight from my bed. Definitely request a high floor where possible, it's well worth it!

The lobby is spacious and open, and houses a nice cafe and a couple of shops. There was also a pool on floor 3 adjacent to the restaurant, which, whilst small, was a nice area to relax in, and boasts amazing views of Diamond Head.

The hotel also offers complimentary classes including lei making, surfing demos and yoga.