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3.5 of 5 stars 288 reviews
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#43 of 89 hotels in Honolulu
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 837
Description: Attractive Resort & Convention Hotel comprising 17-story Tower, adjacent 38-story Tower (1979) & featuring a 3-story Oceanarium. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
2490 Kalakakua Avenue
Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
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“NIce Location, Disappointing Hotel”

Pacific Beach Hotel

Jul 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed in Honolulu for a week for my honeymoon, this hotel was me and my husband last stop. We had the pleasure of staying at the Hale Koa for 6 nights and 7 days, and left there to stay at The Pacific Beach for one night.

I only booked them because my new husband likes aquariums and they have an Oceanarium in there hotel. That is the only thing they had going for them (my opinion). They did not do Room Service, if they did, they had no Menus or nothing so you could order, The room was shabby, the carpet was "psychodelic", I wish I had pictures to share, I did not get any of the carpet, It had like 3-D pictures of fishes and starfish underwater?? something like that. The Receptionist told me at Check-Out that the carpet has been there, but has been cleaned reguarly since the mid to late 1970's. It looks that way.

The room was terrible. It needs to be more thoroughly cleaned. They did give my husband and I breakfast buffet vouchers to eat breakfast for free. The breakfast was ok?? Not as good as the other hotel I had stayed at, for a cheaper price. This hotel was an "ok" stay, I will never stay again, luckily it was only for one night, which was our last night in beautiful Hawaii.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The free Breakfast Voucher Coupon
    • Disliked — The lack of Cleanliness was the worst!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Herway1981's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Honeymoon
Age group: 25-34
Member since: August 09, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Other
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“Nice View but Need Renovations”

Pacific Beach Hotel

2 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
Jul 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The hotel worked well for my purpose as I was traveling alone on family emergency and hardly in the room.

The room I stayed in was tidy, however, it was very dated and it was in bad need of renovations. The carpet, drapes, linens, towels, shower and shower curtains were very old. The beds were adequate although it felt like there was sand in between the sheets. The bathroom, although generally clean, needed to be renovated as it had a dingy feeling. The attention to details should be addressed as the walls and ceilings needed to be cleaned and repainted. The safe between the beds, small fridge and internet access were all convenient and worked out well.

The best part of the hotel was the view. It was absolutely beautiful from the 16th floor!

I arrived very late (close to 11pm) and the greeting at the front door and at the front desk was very friendly. The lobby was very clean and nice. Lots of shops and fun things to see. ABC store was located near the elevator and was very convenient!

The hotel is in a great location! The ocean is right across the street. Although I didn't use the restaurants, it seemed very nice with the huge oceanarium. You can see the buffet from the lobby and it looked and smelled good.

I would recommend this hotel only to singles or couples on a very tight budget. Because I was traveling without my husband and son on this trip, the room worked out well. However, I would not bring my three year old to stay at this hotel unless the rooms were renovated - especially the carpets. I will however, try the Oceanarium restaurant the next time I'm in town with my family as I have read some good reviews.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The View
    • Disliked — The Room
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We-Travel-The-World's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 19, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Fair Room -Great Breakfast”

Pacific Beach Hotel

3 of 5 stars
Philadelphia
Jun 30, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Looked up this hotel through Trip Advisor before we stayed at this hotel. The hotel was essentially as described. The rooms were a bit beat up and the carpets were stained. The price was average if the room was in better condition. Would probably not stay their again.

The breakfast was very good but a guest should eat on the second floor. The hotel caters to native Japanese visitors and their cuisine is served on the second floor. However, standard omelets, etc. will be custom prepared by a chef in the second floor buffet area. The first floor dining area is OK but not as nice as the second floor area. The dining area is adjacent to a very large indoor aquarium that is beautiful to observe while eating.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location
    • Disliked — Condition of the room
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bears1950's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: April 07, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $218 (year-round)
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“The worst front desk experience I ever had. Very Bad Attitude”

Pacific Beach Hotel

1 of 5 stars
new jersey
Jun 27, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I travel quite often for business! I can say this is the worst experience i ever had with the front desk staff! The guy misinformed me about the breakfast being included with the rate and instead of apologizing to me he started this bad attitude towards me! I called the manager and he was even worst. They had only one soap in the room! so if you needed to take a shower you have to transfer it there! They wanted 3 dollars/day plus tax to use the electronic safe inside the room!
I dill never recommend this hotel to anyone!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — It's location
    • Disliked — Unfriendly staff, weak manager
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
diver2011's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: June 27, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $218 (year-round)
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“Ick!”

Pacific Beach Hotel

Jun 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I would definitely Not stay at Pacific Beach again!!! I carefully considered ta reviews before booking this property, and at the time I booked, the majority were positive. Unfortunately I must agree with a recent booking noting how dirty the room is. We checked in to 7th floor, beach tower today and I can't wait to check out! A hotel does not have to be 4-star for me. Just clean and comfortable will pretty much do it, unfortunately, this one was filthy! Unknown stains and spots covered the carpet. Grime, some of which was easily removed with an antibacterial wipe I had with me, was all over the coffee maker, outside the microwave, and all over the light switches. I could go on, but don't think it's necessary. All the lovely views in Waikiki are not worth the filth and finding hair all over the tub!!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — great location; terrific views!
    • Disliked — dirty, dated, worn
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HumbleTXtraveler's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 30, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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Average price*: $218 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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Address: 2490 Kalakakua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815