BEST cheap hotels in Waikiki :: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

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Of course, “cheap” in Waikiki or Honolulu is a relative term since we are talking about Hawaii here.

Much like cheap flights to Hawaii are relative.

When we think of Oahu hotels, you basically can think of cheap hotel rates in Waikiki as anything under $150 a night.

But it becomes difficult to find REALLY GOOD hotels with REALLY GOOD reviews at that price.

So the hotels on this list you may be able to find for under $200 a night.

Prices can fluctuate so it might go a bit above when you look for your dates.

In general, some hotels also have resort fees or “amenity fees” which may or may not be included in the first price you see.

If you plan to rent a car, you’ll want to keep in mind that Waikiki parking garages may also be an added expense. This might add $25 a day to your stay. Some hotels do include free parking with limited spaces, so that is something you can look for too.

This list is basically split into 3 sections based on the area of Waikiki Beach it’s located.

Waikiki is not really a big area, so you will be a 10-15 minute walk from the beach by staying at any of the listed hotels below.

The difference will be which part of the beach you can get to in that amount of time.

Waikiki Beach itself is around 2 miles long, so even a 30 minute walk will likely get you to many places.

All this to say…

As far as location goes, you really can’t go wrong with any of these.

But, NONE of these will be beachfront hotels.

What are the BEST cheap hotels near Waikiki Beach?!

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Near the Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon

The Hilton Hawaiian Village is a popular family-friendly Waikiki beach resort that won’t fall into the category of a cheap Waikiki hotel, but it makes for an easy landmark.

The Hilton Hawaiian Village is a beachfront hotel and is not a cheap Waikiki hotel.

It’s also possible to enjoy some family-friendly activities here even if you’re not staying at the resort, so this could also be a reason so stay in this area of Waikiki.

There’s a lagoon nearby that’s open to non-guests, and you can also rent some water equipment too.

As for the beach, this is where the widest stretch of beach from building to sand can be found. So you can generally expect to be able to find some sand space to call your own.

Look at these top-rated Waikiki hotels near the Hilton Hawaiian Village:

• Ramada Plaza Waikiki
• Paniolo boutique hotel

Near popular shopping area in Waikiki

If you’re looking forward to shopping in Waikiki, it could be an added bonus to stay at a hotel in this area.

Nearby is the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, along with more shops on Kalakaua Avenue.

This area can also be considered the main area of Waikiki’s entertainment district.

Look at these top-rated Waikiki hotels in the shopping district:

• Ohana Waikiki Malia
• Hotel La Croix Waikiki

Near Kuhio Beach

Kuhio Beach is another kid-friendly beach in Waikiki, as it has a bit of a breaker to keep the waves a little bit calmer in the summer.

Staying further east or south (whichever way you prefer to look at it!), you get closer to the best snorkeling spot in Waikiki. You’ll find the marine life conservation district around Queen’s Beach.

This will also get you closer to Diamond Head which can be helpful if you’re looking to walk to the most famous hike on Oahu from Waikiki.

Look at these Waikiki hotels kind of near Kuhio Beach:

• Aqua Bamboo boutique hotel
• Waikiki sand villa

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