Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis Holidays from NZ$1,761

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.

We had 3 adults staying there. It was advertised for 3 adults, however, the futon foldout was only big enough for a kid. We took pictures of our adult kids and their heads went over the futon. However. After complaining, the owners dropped off a double/queen blow up mattress, about the 3 day into the stay, meanwhile one of the kids had to move into our room. So, bad news, the room was not set up for 3 adults, but good news after days of complaining, the bed was corrected.