Aston Waikiki Beach Tower - Honolulu, Hawaii - Condominiums Facing the Pacific

Built in 1984 and known as ResortQuest until 2008, Aston Waikiki Beach Tower is an all-suite, condominium resort, located on Honolulu's bustling Kalakaua Avenue. To date, it is Waikiki's only condominium property with unimpeded views of the ocean from all suites.

The first thing guests will notice upon arrival is the flowering vines of Thunbergia dangling down from the entryway, followed by a warm greeting from the doorman. Most vacation packages here are for a full week, so the staff members make a point of quickly getting to know their guests by name.

All of the 140 units in the 40-floor tower are full condominiums, with one or two bedrooms and up to 1,072 square feet of floor space. They each come with a private lanai overlooking the ocean, and an exclusive, private entrance. The bedrooms are equipped with one king or two twins, and there is an additional sofa bed in the living room, so that suites can accommodate groups of up to six persons. The two-bedroom suites feature two separate bathrooms, too.

All guest units have full kitchens with dishes and utensils, refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, rice cookers and blenders. Each air-conditioned living area comes with a cable television and VCR/DVD players, CD player/stereo, telephones with data ports and voicemail, and free high-speed Internet access. There are also washers and dryers installed for doing laundry in complete privacy.

Other room amenities include irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, safes, and alarm clocks. Roll-away beds and cribs are available on request, as are free daily newspapers, room service, and twice-daily maid service.

One of Aston Waikiki Beach Tower's most popular features is its recreation deck. It offers a large, heated outdoor pool with a sundeck and whirlpool. Adjacent to the pool area is a recreation lounge with a billiards table. Other facilities for fun and relaxation include a sauna, a tennis court, and a fitness center on the premises.

Guests with children may take advantage of a packet of Kid's Welcome Amenities provided at the Concierge Desk, which is staffed by multi-lingual personnel. Sightseeing and off-site recreational activities can also be arranged here, such as show tickets, restaurant reservations, golf course bookings and island tours. Fax and photocopying services are available, too.

Convenience defines the location of Aston Waikiki Beach Tower. The property is just across the street from Waikiki Beach, at 2470 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815. It is ten miles from Honolulu International Airport, and 1.5 miles from Diamond Head, just four blocks from the Honolulu Zoo, and two blocks from the International Market Place.

All public areas are accessible to wheelchairs, and ADA rooms may be requested. Valet parking is provided to guests free of charge. On days when renovations are taking place, registered guests may also receive complimentary round-trip trolley tickets to Ala Moana Shopping Center at the Concierge Desk.