Dole Plantation

Is it the Ritz-Carlton, no, but it is a very comfortable, clean and friendly location super close to the beach. It is 1/2 block off of Waikiki Beach and also Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Statue. We stayed here because we are boarding a cruise today so we had two nights here. It is a no frills location that reminds me much of a motel but very clean. We stayed in rm 411 which is a two twin bed room. We each had a Hawaii 2027 calendar on our pillows, including adorable towel animals to welcome us to the room. The beds were low to the ground but were super comfortable. I slept fantastic. The bathrooms again very much like a motel but extraordinarily clean. I was very happy with the spotless shower. The hotel does charge a small amenities fee that includes a coffee bar that is available 24/7 and is refreshed every 15 to 20 minutes and also provides beach items like floaties and snorkeling gear. There is a parking garage but it is very small but as long as you pay for a spot you're guaranteed a spot. There's also an ABC store, a half a block away on the same street as the hotel, which provides you with all of the other things that you could possibly need like liquor, drinks, snacks, souvenirs, etc. PS: Their salads and sandwiches are fantastic and fresh with lots of fun souvenirs for purchase. The staff at Stay Hotel Waikiki was infectiously friendly and accommodating. Every staff member that I came in contact with was smiling and friendly. We had absolutely zero issues here.

Restaurant food is garbage,

This was our second time staying at Romer house and it was just as amazing as I remembered. Nia who checked us in was super friendly and made us feel like family. She welcomed us and when we got to our room, it was clean and comfortable. Housekeeping was very friendly as well and super helpful. Nia introduced us to Gerald the next day and he also made us feel very welcome. My partner and then I participated in the free Saturday morning fitness class as well as went to the gym in the Alohilani sister hotel nearly every day. If you’re looking for an affordable hotel that’s located in a really convenient location with enough amenities and comfortability, give Romer house a chance!