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all with lanai, enjoy a full ocean view, but they aren't big enough to practice hula in, and
there's no pool. In-room wi-fi costs extra.
Breakers
HOTEL $$$
(
800-426-0494, 923-3181;
www.breakers-hawaii.com
;
250 Beach Walk; r $130-220;
) Squeezed by luxury high-rise hotels, this Polynesian-style hotel is a throwback to an-
other era. You'll either love or hate the old, creaky facilities and simply basic kitchenette
rooms. Studios on the 2nd floor have lanai and Japanese
shōji
(sliding paper-screen)
doors. Free poolside and lobby wi-fi are erratic. Limited free self-parking.
Aqua Waikiki Pearl
HOTEL $$$
(
922-1616, 866-406-2782;
www.aquaresorts.com
;
415 Nahua St; r from $120, 1br ste from $209;
) Centrally located near Waikiki's nightlife, this high-rise hotel with a
downstairs sports bar is an honest bargain. Spacious, elementary rooms each have a mi-
crowave, mini-fridge and coffeemaker, or book a one-bedroom suite with a full kitchen.
Free in-room wired internet and lobby and poolside wi-fi. Limited pay self-parking.
Ilikai
CONDO HOTEL $$$
(
866-536-7973, 954-7417;
www.ilikaihotel.com
;
1777 Ala Moana Blvd; ste from $199;
) At the far edge of Waikiki near Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, this humble timeshare condo
high-rise is as close to the Ala Moana Center mall as to the beach. Recently redone with
island-style decor, spacious studio suites here have full kitchens and private lanai. Free
in-room wired internet and lobby wi-fi.
Castle Waikiki Grand
CONDO HOTEL $$$
(
800-367-5004, 923-1814;
www.waikikigrand.com
;
134 Kapahulu Ave; r/ste from $165/205;
) Gay-friendly condotel rents compact rooms and studios (some with kit-
chenettes) that vary from horrifying to heavenly. View online photos with some skepti-
cism. Much lower rates are available for internet bookings. Ask about weekly discounts.
Limited pay self-parking.
Hale Koa
HOTEL $$$
