“Happy Vacationer”

This place isn't the Ritz Carlton, but it's a great place to stay if you're on a budget. It's only three blocks away from Waikiki, and is around great bars and eateries. The money that you save on the stay you can spend it on getting to know O'ahu, and believe me that exploring O'ahu is worth it. The staff is also very nice, on my next trip I'll be staying here again.

“Great place to stay in Wakiki”

After reading the reviews, I was a bit anxious about the hotel. After check in, I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel is very convenient to all downtown Wakiki sites and bus lines. Many restaurants and stores to choose from including the international market. I had a great time. I turned on the ventilation fan to circulate the air in the room and to help drown out the outside noise. The smooth white noise lulled me to sleep and provided the best combination of moving air and temperature control. I had a great time and wish everyone could visit for at least a few days

“The Price is Right!”

Overall It was an awesome stay. Our towels and sheets were changed out everyday, they even did our dishes. We were given a better room for no extra charge. Very friendly staff, good location. I definitly recommend it for a young couple. This place isn't for you if your looking for a 5 star hotel, but you're in Hawaii, who needs a 5 star hotel right?

“The location, accomodations, and staff were beyond reproach! Staff is friendly, helpful,& polite!”

Room & staff were great!

“I would live there”

Our stay at the Holiday Surf was great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and well kept. The cleaning staff even did our dishes! The beds were comfortable and the rooms were large. We had two rooms and both were equally great. The air conditioning was there if you needed it but we just left the windows open and enjoyed the island breeze. From our room you could watch the sun rise and the night lights refect on the canal. Before leaving on the trip I had read many of the past reviews.Some complaied about a long walk to the beach but it was only about 10 minutes. The hotel is in a great location a block away from the International Market and two blocks from the Food Pantry for groceries! If you want to spend you time and money on seeing Oahu rather then your hotel then this is the place to stay.

“Retro Waikiki”

Holiday Surf was a great experience. Although somewhat retro and a little worn, their studios have an equipped kitchenette with microwave, fridge, stove and appliances; a double or king size bed; a spacious closet with ironing; t.v, phone, radio; table and chairs, armchairs, nightstand and dresser; and showertub restroom. The balcony had a nice view of the Ala Wai Lagoon Golfcouse, the Mountain Suburbs of Honolulu, part of Diamond Head crater and the Ko'olau Mountains skyline. Internet, parking, hotel services,etc. were also available. Would recommend this place to anyone with time to enjoy Oahu Island.

“Excellent”

The hotel is small and comfortable right on the beautiful Ala Wai canal. A perfect location to go to all the attractions of Waikiki. They had excellent service and took care of all your needs.

“A nice place for a reasonable price”

The location was convenient, and it was across the street from a golf course. My room looked across the golf course and palm trees to the mountains beyond. Very appealing. The room was big.

“Would Happily Return”

This hotel is perfect for anyone on a budget. It's perfectly nice, the staff is very friendly and helpful. Bring earplugs as pigeons like to coo loudly in the morning, and in case someone is loud next door. Tends to be very quiet, though. No complaints. Leave a tip for the housekeepers - they generally get shafted (I used to be one). The beach is not really 2 blocks away - it's two block down, and about 3-4 blocks to the left. You have to walk past all the hotels to get there, unless you sneak through other hotels. Keep that in mind, if you want very quick access to the beach. That was the only drawback.

“Stayed with friends”

We chose this hotel for two reasons: 1. We have a friend who was staying there for three months. 2. Low Expedia price and central location The staff was very friendly, particularly with an introduction by our friend. Location is convenient for The Bus services, Roberts airport shuttle, restaurants etc. in all price categories. One downside: traffic on the street is 24 hours, but that's part of life on Waikiki. If we ever return to Waikiki, I will definitely consider booking there again.