Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki - Honolulu, HI - Beach view hotel

The Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki, otherwise known as Castle Ocean Resort Hotel, enjoys a prime location just minutes from the beach. The two towers of accommodation offer ocean views and cater to all travelers, be they couples, families, solo or business travelers.

The hotel has a total of 450 rooms over 19 floors in Pali Tower and 14 floors in Diamond Tower. There are a number of room options to choose from including normal rooms, studios with kitchenettes and even suites, all 100% smoke-free and many with balconies to enjoy the views.

The rooms themselves all come with the usual amenities including air conditioning, refrigerator, hair dryer, phone, cable TV with pay movies, shower room and a daily maid service. WI-FI internet access is available for a small charge, as well as data ports and an in-room safe. Studios and suites come with all of the above as well as a small kitchenette with all the necessary facilities, a coffee maker, a shower with a tub and even complimentary newspapers.

The resort comes with 2 swimming pools, a sun deck and complimentary beach towels, as well as the amenities of vending machines, internet access, a gift shop and sundry store, a coin-operated laundry, ATM machine and an activities and concierge desk.

In terms of food the hotel is home to two options. There's the Ocean Seafood and Steak restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner up until 9pm and the Punawai Lounge, a karaoke and sports bar open from 4pm until 2am daily. However, the hotel is just minutes away from some of the best restaurants and entertainment options in the area, so there'll be something to appeal to all tastes.

Business travelers are also well catered for, with both W-FI and dial up internet access being available throughout the hotel and the lobby as well as two meeting rooms for conferences or meetings being available. Alii Court is able to cater to up to 215 people, and then there's King Kamehameha, with a capacity of 48 people.

Check in time is 3pm and check out is at noon. The front desk is open for 24 hours a day, and there's a wake up service as well as a bell service to cater to every need. Getting to the hotel is easy thanks to its prime location near the H-1 Freeway, and valet parking is available at a charge of approximately $15 per day.

Although the resort has 2 pools, the activities around the hotel are surely the main draw. Just one block away from Waikiki beach and within walking distance of Diamond Head and the best nightlife and entertainment in the area, as well as other activities and sports being nearby including Ala Wai Golf Course and Honolulu Zoo, it's a great location from which to explore everything that Waikiki has to offer.