The Breakers Hotel

If you want an old hotel Hawaiian experience this is it. Rooms around pool have louvers to open and shut to let the trade winds blow thru your room. If your a light sleeper it can be noisy, so suggest bringing earplugs.There is air conditioning. The lanai is quite roomy and carpeted. Bathroom is fair sized with a nice shower. It does take awhile for the hot water to reach the shower. There is a safe in the room. I found there to be plenty of closet space and dresser space. The room was spacious with an small apartment kitchen furnished with all your needs. Bars of soap are provided, however bring your own shampoo, conditioner and lotions. The pool is spacious and has many tropical flowers and trees around it. The sun shines on it from 8am to 6pm. I rate it second best in all of Waikiki. You will find you use old fashioned key and when you leave property you leave key with front desk staff. The front desk staff are fantastic!!They have a couple resident cats. The building was built 54 years ago. It does have a few condition issues, some painting needed, some wallpaper repairs but nothing that would hinder your vacation. There is daily maid service. There is no elevator, buildings are only 2 floors and there are 6 of them. There is a laundry room coin operated with 1 each of washer and dryer. The location is great for any activities. My final thoughts: This is an antiquated hotel with a unique experience to be had. It is not for everybody. If you want a 5 star hotel experience this isn’t it!! However, if you want a true authentic Hawaiian experience this is it!! I have stayed a multiple locations in Waikiki and have rebooked for next year.

I like a place with a kitchenette, that's quiet, clean, no bugs, and has some charm. I have no interest in staying in high rise luxury hotels. The Breakers ticked all the boxes and reminded me of places I stayed in Japan. The beach, restaurants, shops, a park, busses and trolleys are all nearby. The weak wireless meant I had to sit near the lobby to access the internet, which is an easy fix in this day and age, hence the 4 stars.

This little hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki did not disappoint! I love everything retro with mid-century vibes. Not your cookie-cutter slick, modern hotel, but that's why I love it. Staff at front desk were very warm and friendly. The bed and was comfortable and clean, as was the bathroom. I had a room on the 2nd floor with a lanai to sit out on and enjoy the Hawaiian breeze. There is an ABC store right oppisite, and the beach is super close. Next door is Waikiki Tea, which has delicious tea lattes and crepe cakes. Wasabi sushi restaurant on hotel premises was also very good. Stayed here for a long layover Sydney to LAX. This will be my place to stay on future visits to see family in Australia.