Exterior view of Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, showing the building facade, landscaping at the entrance, and guests walking on the sidewalk.

Hyatt PlaceHonolulu, United StatesMay 2025

Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach Review

Name: Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach
Address: 175 Paoakalani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA, Honolulu, US

By the Globalist Notes coupleStayed, photographed, and reviewed in person

A practical hotel located a 3-minute walk from Waikiki Beach, ideal for those prioritizing beach access and local convenience at a reasonable price point.

Family

Key Points from This Stay

UpgradePartial Ocean Viewupgrade byGlobalist BenefitResort Fee$42waived byGlobalist Benefit

Breakfast BenefitContinental · Included

ParkingValetValet parking fee$62.83waived byGlobalist Benefit

Outdoor Pool

Service notesAdequate

This Stay at a Glance

Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach is a practical, value-focused hotel just a two- to three-minute walk from Waikiki Beach. Compared with the big beachfront resorts, it charges reasonable points and cash rates, making it a good fit for travelers who want both value and convenience in Waikiki. It lacks the glamour of a luxury resort, but it has Hyatt's dependable service and comfortable rooms, which is plenty for an active trip based in Waikiki.

Globalist benefits such as a room upgrade and 4 p.m. late checkout were honored in a meaningful way. A big plus is that Hawaii's steep resort fees and parking charges are waived on award stays. The waits for the elevators can be long, but the beach access, nearby amenities, and friendly staff more than make up for it. If you plan to spend more time out and about than in your room, this is one of the most efficient places to stay in Waikiki.

Lobby view of the Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. A large ceiling fan rotates under a wood-paneled ceiling, with a long check-in counter and guests standing in front. The floor is finished with light-toned tiles, and a seating area is visible in the background. — The check-in counter sits under a high wooden ceiling with big ceiling fans turning overhead. Check-in was quick, with staff walking us through it under the warm lighting.

Room Upgrade Experience

Room on this stayPartial Ocean View

The Partial Ocean View room assigned as a Globalist benefit featured the practical layout typical of Hyatt Place. The separate seating area with a sofa and ottoman was perfect for taking in the city views, and the twin beds with soft headboard lighting made for a clean, comfortable space. The balcony, equipped with a table and chairs, offered a relaxing view of the Waikiki coastline and the vibrant streets between the high-rises. While it lacks the expansive vistas of an oceanfront room, it offers high value for points redemptions and is well-suited for travelers who spend more time exploring than in the room.

View from the guest room window at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, showing tall hotel buildings on either side with a glimpse of the blue ocean, sky, and a building with a green roof in between. — The view from the Partial Ocean View room window. It is really just a slice of sea and a green-roofed building squeezed between the towers on either side, but that Waikiki blue still comes through.

View from a guest room at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, showing a glimpse of the blue ocean between buildings, palm-lined streets, and the urban Waikiki landscape under a clear sky. — Looking down on the Waikiki streets from the room. A sliver of ocean shows between the buildings, and watching cars and people move along the palm-lined road below kept things interesting.

Interior of a guest room at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, showing a living area with a sofa and ottoman, a translucent partition with palm leaf patterns, and carpeted flooring leading toward the window. — The sofa area in the Partial Ocean View room. A palm-leaf patterned partition loosely separates it from the beds, which made it a comfortable spot to sit and look out the window.

Interior view of a Partial Ocean View room at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. Two beds are placed side-by-side, featuring a wood-tone headboard with integrated lighting and a small nightstand between them. The floor is finished with patterned carpeting. — The Partial Ocean View room in a two-bed layout. The wood-tone headboard has built-in lighting that gives the room a soft glow at night, and the bedding was crisp.

View from the balcony of a guest room at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. The balcony features a black metal railing, a small table, and chairs, looking out over nearby high-rise buildings, palm trees, and the street below. — The room balcony has a chair and a small table. Straight ahead is the neighboring high-rise, with palms and the road below, so it was more a place to catch a breeze than a view spot.

No Lounge

Lounge access was not available on this stay.

Breakfast Experience

Complimentary breakfast

Breakfast follows the standard Hyatt Place format, offering a functional morning meal. The buffet area was well-maintained, featuring individually packaged bagels, fresh fruit, and yogurt. It was a thoughtful touch to see that almond and soy milk are available upon request, and the unlimited Hawaiian Paradise coffee was a highlight. The outdoor terrace is a pleasant spot to enjoy the clear Hawaiian weather. While it lacks the elaborate spread of a luxury resort, it is sufficient for a fresh, hearty start to the day.

Outdoor breakfast area at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. Blue umbrellas are set up on a terrace lined with palm trees under a clear sky, with guests seated at tables. — Breakfast was on the outdoor terrace under blue umbrellas. Sunlight slipped in between the tall hotel towers, and it felt like a proper clear Hawaiian morning.

Individually wrapped bagels displayed on three round plates at the Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach breakfast buffet, with stacks of white plates on the shelf above. — The breakfast buffet bagels come individually wrapped and piled on plates. They are easy to grab and go, and plenty of guests just took one on their way out on busy mornings.

Breakfast buffet station at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach featuring bowls of cubed fruit and yogurt, set against a green and yellow tiled wall with white plates stored on wooden shelving above. — The fruit and yogurt corner at the breakfast buffet. I spooned yogurt over the diced fruit for a quick parfait, and everything was freshly restocked each morning.

Three cereal dispensers at the Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach breakfast area. From left, two contain Froot Loops and one contains gluten-free cereal. Next to them is a sign stating that almond and soy milk are available upon request, along with plastic cups and straws. — The cereal dispensers at breakfast: Froot Loops and a gluten-free option, with a sign noting that almond milk and soy milk are available on request. Handy if you are watching what you eat.

Four black Hawaiian Paradise coffee dispensers lined up on a white counter in the breakfast area at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, with bowls of sugar and cream nearby. — Four Hawaiian Paradise Coffee dispensers lined up on the breakfast counter. In the morning it is self-serve, so there was never a line.

Pools & Facilities Experience

Outdoor pool

The 3rd-floor outdoor pool is modest, but suitable for a light swim and relaxing in the city. It is a compact space, making it a good spot to rest after beach activities. During breakfast hours, the pool area is sometimes accessible through the fitness center.

The lobby level features a business center and a bar area, and the complimentary access to Hawaiian Paradise coffee throughout the stay was convenient. The blue mosaic wall fountain and calm furniture arrangement in the lobby add to the hotel's comfortable atmosphere. The hotel also provides a free beach towel rental service, which can be conveniently returned in the lobby. The fitness center is equipped with basic cardio machines and dumbbells, sufficient for a light workout.

Outdoor pool at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii. A rectangular pool sits under a clear sky, surrounded by beige walls and white lattice fencing. — The outdoor pool is a modest rectangle with depth markers on the tile. Hemmed in by building walls and a lattice fence, it is more for a quick dip than for the view.

Fitness center at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii, featuring elliptical machines, a dumbbell rack, and a workout bench on a black rubber floor, with a mirrored wall that makes the space feel larger. — The fitness center is on the small side but has an elliptical, a dumbbell rack and a bench. The mirrored wall keeps it from feeling cramped, and it was plenty for a light workout on the road.

The only downside to this hotel was the elevator situation. There were too few elevators for the number of guests, and they were quite slow, leading to longer-than-expected wait times whenever we headed to or from our room.

Bar counter located on the lobby level of Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach. Three black coffee dispensers are lined up, with milk, sugar, and paper cups nearby. The back shelves display a liquor menu and bottles, and a counter table with bar stools is visible on the right. — Three Hawaiian Paradise Coffee dispensers sit on the lobby-level bar counter. We helped ourselves to coffee throughout the stay, and in the evening the same counter takes drink orders.

Service Impressions

Service notesAdequateService notes are still being written.

Resort Fee & Parking Check

Parking typeValet parkingNo parking fee recorded for this stayValet parking fee$62.83Resort fee$42

The hotel offers valet parking. For Globalist members on award stays, both resort and parking fees are waived, which provides significant savings in Waikiki, where parking costs are typically high.

Late checkout was honored on this stay: 4 PM

Before You Book

Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach is a cost-effective property optimized for travelers seeking a reasonable price point rather than a luxury resort experience. It is located a 2-3 minute walk from the beach, and the proximity to ABC Stores and various restaurants makes exploring on foot very convenient. A clear drawback is the limited number and slow speed of the elevators relative to the guest capacity, which can lead to long wait times during peak periods. However, the staff's friendly service helped offset this. While there is no club lounge or large-scale resort facilities, the low points requirement, potential for room upgrades, and waived fees make it one of the most practical choices in Waikiki.