Marriott Vacation Club, Waikiki

Pros: Most of the staff we encountered were fantastic. We had a good check in experience. Good location. About a ten minute walk to the beach. Room is clean. Balcony door does open; there is standing room to peek out and see downtown. Cons: No hot tub and no shade at the pool. They stated it’s because of wind on the roof, but a small permanent shade structure could help. The shade is off to the side, down stairs so it is difficult if you have children swimming. No oven or stove (or hot plate). Our room had a microwave, dishwasher, and rice cooker. The kitchen is why we chose a vacation club, but we had to eat most meals out. The toilet is in a small closet in the bathroom but doesn’t have a door. The hotel didn’t have any chairs or umbrellas you could borrow for the beach, like the other Marriott down the road. Such a perk when you aren’t “beach front.” Lastly, we booked through the Bonvoy app which stated all taxes and fees were included. The hotel charged us 300$ in taxes and fees upon check out. I’ve included a screenshot below in case it can save others from getting stuck with a bigger bill than they expected upon check out. When we raised it with management, they just kept sending us a folio bill. It didn’t seem transparent.

Brand new suite hotel/timeshare property The staff is amazing and the suites are big and beautiful. The refrigerator includes an ice maker and there are water stations on each floor. The bathroom is huge and the toilet has a motion sensor that raises the lid. It’s a great location, just off the main shopping street so it’s a bit quieter, but still walk-able to everything in Waikiki. The beach is a bit further away but still walk-able too. We were greeted by Richard I who is so warm, charming and knowledgeable. He really made us feel welcome The views from the rooftop are spectacular and there’s an infinity pool , fire pits and a bar. I would definitely stay there again