Aqua Bamboo Waikiki

Our stay at the Bamboo started out wonderful, nice staff, beautiful room... but it went downhill from there. The room looked clean but we had to kill more than 10 cockroaches in about 30 minutes. I know in a tropical area its common, but the hotel we had transferred from (Ohana West: wanted a nicer room for our romantic getaway) had no signs of roaches. When we went to front desk they said they'd send someone to spray, so we went for a walk. When we came back it was obvious nobody had done anything (we had wedged a towel under the bathroom door in an attempt to barricade ourselves from roaches).Needless to say, I had to call again and someone came up. Then we killed many more and decided this was not a relaxing place to stay. Dan at front desk offered us the Deluxe Luxury Suite for free, but we just wanted out of the hotel. He accommodated us by sending us to the Aqua Aloha Surf where we were lucky to receive a free upgrade to a deluxe suite. It was also a loss because we lost our beautiful ocean view, but at least we couldn't find evidence of roaches at the other hotel. Overall, it was a pretty hotel, but I can't recommend a hotel where you have to kill a roach every 10 minutes. (Check other recent reviews to see if they'd had roach problems) Also, Front desk service was sub-par when you want any help (we brought a problem to them and became the 'bad' guys)

good place to stay. great room and good price. it's easy to take the bus to anyway.

Good location, near by bus station and all the waikiki mall and shops. also very close to the beach.

As someone that lives on the island I was looking for a clean hotel at a good price, not looking for anything too upscale, but this exceeded my expectations by far. The rooms and hotel itself were extremely clean, modern and comfortable. The staff was excellent. Two blocks away from all the noise, but close enough to walk to any destination in Waikiki. Undoubtedly one of the best values in the area.

great staff made the hotel wonderful. great location helped too. 2 short blocks to beach, and rooms clean and comfortable. they do their best to upgrade you and make you happy. one complaint, pool isn't heated and in winter it's useless. otherwise bamboo is a great little hotel.

This was one of the nicest hotels around for the buck. The staff was nice, helpful and went out of their way to extend hospitality. The rooms were some of the cleanest I've ever been in. I have stayed in five star hotels that were not as clean. The courtyard & pool area were beautiful. All of the free amenities.We loved it and would stay there again.

This hotel ended up being perfect for our trip. We planned on being active during the day so really only used the hotel for sleeping, and we were very comfortable. We had asked for an upgrade because we did one of their promotions and upon check-in we were given a room on the top floor with a kitchenette. The room was on the smaller side, and though I typically like somewhere a little more fancy/hip, it met our needs just fine! The location was great as we were just 2 blocks from the beach and main strip, and could easily get a bus or taxi right outside the hotel. For the location, this was probably the best value out there. Obviously if you want something super nice, the price jumps significantly! My only gripes were that the water pressure in the shower was pretty poor...and though the hotel has a garage, it is so small and hard to maneuver/get in and out of and they charge a lot for daily use, but beats trying to park on the street I suppose. Overall, if you're looking for a decent, clean place in a good location at a better price than the big chain hotels...this is a safe bet.

Enjoyed our stay. Walking distance from everything. If staying on lower floors I would request a pool view.

The Bamboo is a lovely Boutique style hotel with great service. The kitchenette in the room is great for saving a little money on meals. Only a short walk to the beach, shopping, the International Marketplace and all kinds of restaurants. You really don't need a car here, there is a bus stop right across the street and for $2.50 you can get to anywhere on the island. The Spa was very relaxing and the prices were reasonable. The manager's reception on Thursday evening was a very nice touch - it is rare to get something free from a Honolulu hotel. Overall, the Bamboo is a good value and I plan to stay here again.

This hotel is within walking distance of Wai Ki Ki beach, shops, and resteraunts, yet tucked away just enough to give us peaceful relaxation. We loved our room which had simple yet striking decor. The kitchenette had everything we needed to make hot drinks, and included a hotplate and microwave. The bed was really comfy too. We found all the staff helpful, friendly, and efficient. We spent time in and around the pool & spa, enjoying the view from our balcony, and their internet cafe. Although our first time in Hawaii, this hotel is certainly one of the best we have stayed in for the price. What was missing for me? Even though there are plenty of places to eat a few blocks away in Wi Ki Ki, a small snack bar, coffee shop with sandwiches, or an alcoholic bar with food in the hotel pool area would be sensational.