With so many Waikiki accommodation options out there it can be tricky to find accommodation in Waikiki that is affordable and kid friendly. So, when we came across the Coconut Hotel Waikiki we had to share our Coconut Waikiki Hotel review for families.
Before we selected the Coconut Waikiki Hotel for our family holiday we did a lot of research on various hotels in Waikiki Hawaii and noticed Coconut Waikiki Hotel ticked all the boxes and was one of the best family friendly hotels Waikiki offers.
For our week-long Honolulu vacation stay it was important that we chose a cheap Waikiki accommodation property that was not only affordable but offered good service, facilities, was well-positioned and catered for families.
And, the Coconut Waikiki Hotel provides these, and in my opinion, is one of the best hotels in Waikiki for families.
To see why I believe it is up there with other top-rated Waikiki family hotels, here are my Coconut Waikiki Hotel reviews:
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Here is our Coconut Waikiki Hotel Review:
Coconut Waikiki Hotel has to be the best family resort Waikiki offers.
Coconut Waikiki Hotel Bedroom
Staying over a week we needed something that would be comfortable, clean, modern, secure and affordable so chose the ‘City View Queen Bedroom’.
Upon entering the room it was very clean, neat and pretty ‘cosy’ – not a lot of room to move about so I would recommend this room for that kid-free couples holiday or Hawaii babymoon vacation.
When travelling with the kids, a great option is their Double Double Room which caters for up to four people. It features a minibar, air-conditioning, cable channels, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, terrace and clothes rack.
And, best of all, it’s a Waikiki accommodation with kitchen room offering a microwave, kitchenette, fridge and kitchenware.
Room Features
Staying in the Queen Bedroom it features a comfy queen size bed with good quality linen, an LCD HDTV mounted into the wall with free cable, a coffee maker, air-conditioning, balcony, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, in-room safe and free bottles of water upon arrival.
Coconut Waikiki Hotel Review of Queen Bedroom.
The best feature, however, is the free Wi-Fi internet access in your room. We had three different devices connected and it was hassle-free, fast and no issues with data.
As most properties charge for daily use it was so handy and a nice touch to my stay.
As with the overall property design, our room had a contemporary art deco feel. It embraced soft greens (walls, curtains and bedding), large mirrors, funky lamps and wall portraits.
The bathroom was a little tight but its design worked in its favour. The shower was large, had in-wall shelving and offered good water pressure and temperature.
Coconut Waikiki Hotel Review of Queen Bedroom and Bathroom.
Coconut Waikiki Hotel Review of Queen Bedroom and Bathroom/ Shower.
Room Downsides
A downside to the Queen Bedroom is it had no kettle, however, there was a coffee machine. But when holidaying in the US it’s common to have coffee machines over kettles, so it technically can’t be a downside.
Also, the balcony door was a little tricky to open due to exterior wear and tear – just needed some elbow grease.
Coconut Waikiki Hotel Facilities and Amenities
There is a range of hotel facilities and amenities on offer to guests staying at Coconut Waikiki Hotel including 24-hour front desk services, travel desk to book activities/tours, gym, housekeeping, lobby living room with board games, coin-operated laundry, free newspaper and a business centre.
On the ground level is a large area with a BBQ grill and heated pool. The pool itself is a little small but suitable for its location and type of property (hotel not resort).
Coconut Waikiki Hotel Review of the pool area.
However, the BBQ area is roomy with various tables and chairs to relax. It also has cool decor which features large size board games like chess.
Coconut Waikiki Hotel Review of BBQ area.
The only negitive is if you have a vehicle you need to park. They only offer valet and the Coconut Waikiki Hotel Parking fee is charged at $30 per day.
The top offering by the property is their FREE daily Coconut Waikiki Hotel breakfast served from 6.30am to around 8.30am. For our stay, it featured tasty waffles, muffins and pastries, boiled eggs, toast, cereal, yoghurt and tea and coffee.
Coconut Waikiki Hotel Breakfast.
This was a big cost-saving and good alternative if you don’t want to spend money on breakfast every day. Eating out for breakfast can add up for families, so this offering was a big tick when it comes to doing Waikiki family holidays on a budget.
Also, this Waikiki Beach family hotel often provides other complimentary snacks in their lobby area including fresh popcorn and snow ice bar treats.
Also what we enjoyed about Coconut Waikiki Hotel is it has personality. For instance, they had a resident gorilla (named Bosley) and his monkey-friend chilling in the lobby for guests to enjoy and take photos with.
Coconut Waikiki Hotel Bosley.
Waikiki Beach Location
Situated in the heart of Waikiki at 450 Lewers Street, the Coconut Waikiki Hotel has a number of restaurants, shops and bars within close proximity and makes it a best place to stay in Waikiki for families.
For instance, the shops are only a block away (2-3min walk) and Waikiki Beach is three blocks away (10min walk).
Families enjoy its convenient location as it was away from the hustle and bustle of the main strip, Kalakaua Ave, but still very close to all those popular Waikiki family activities such as shopping, Waikiki beach exploring, trolley stop hopping and dining out.
It’s also close to many tour operator pick-up/drop-off spots for such attractions as snorkelling Waikiki and Hanauma Bay, visiting Pearl Harbour and enjoying a Paradise Cove Luau Experience.
Service
They offer a 24-hour front desk, concierge and bell services and the staff made me feel at home here. They would always greet every guest with a smile and were genuine, friendly and polite with their conversations.
Nothing seemed too difficult and they would proactively offer/help with restaurant and attraction/activity recommendations. Also, daily housekeeping is provided.
Coconut Hotel Waikiki Lobby.
MORE: Watch our full Coconut Waikiki Hotel Review and Tour.
Waikiki Accommodation Deals
Their room rates start from $169 per night (USD) and they frequently offer Waikiki Accommodation deals for locals, seniors, military and book direct.
For instance, they offer one of the best Waikiki hotels kamaaina rates at 20% OFF your stay and 50% OFF parking plus late checkout.
MORE HOT DEALS: Want more Waikiki Beach hotel deals? Then you need to check out these latest Waikiki hotel deals for your next Waikiki holidays with kids trip.
Verdict
Standout features we found at the Coconut Waikiki Hotel were:
- Free in-room Wi-Fi
- Free daily continental breakfast
- Warm-friendly 24hr front desk service. Felt at home
- Modern decor and in-room amenities
Overall Rating: Excellent
If you’re looking for oceanfront views and poolside cocktail service then Coconut Waikiki Hotel won’t be for you.
But if you’re after an affordable, family friendly and well-positioned hotel then it’s a good option to consider when deciding where to stay in Honolulu with family. It’s easily one of the cheapest hotels in Waikiki for what it provides families.
And, we’re not the only one who thinks this as it was rated outstanding for families receiving a 4.5 out of 5 with its Coconut Waikiki Hotel TripAdvisor reviews.
BOOK NOW: Make your next trip to Waikiki EPIC! Book your stay at Coconut Waikiki Hotel as it’s one of the best hotels in Waikiki for families we found and will have you creating awesome Hawaii holiday memories with your tribe, just like we were able to.
*Our stay at the Coconut Waikiki Hotel was self-funded and all opinions are our own.
