Jando S.
Yelp
Not everything in Honolulu has to be expensive and the Coconut Waikiki Hotel is evidence of that. After many stays in the city, this has become a reliable sleeping destination and I enjoy staying here. While parking can be a challenge, the beds are comfy, the staff is nice, it's close to the beach, and the location is extremely ideal.
The hotel is a mix of tropical retro and boutique. I enjoyed the standard rooms that I've stayed in, mainly because of the bed but also for some minor amenities like the coffee maker, microwave, mini fridge, and decent sized bathroom. WiFi is solid and room service is on point. Everything was clean for the most part and while the rooms aren't super spacious, they do come with a good view.
Good stuff aside, it's far from perfect. The ACs are somewhat weaksauce, the TVs could use some updating, the pool is quite small (it's okay, the beaches are near), and the daily breakfast while complimentary, is very limited. Not very crazy about the plumbing; shower pressure and toilet flush is subpar at best. Another issue is the valet parking, which is close to $30 when street parking can be free.
Prices were somewhere between $120-180 per night, which is okay for what they offer. I know they're in midst of a renovation (which might be finished as of this review), so I'm looking forward to checking it out when I'm back in Honolulu again.