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Hawaiian Ebbtide Hotel

Experience Hawaiian Ebbtide Hotel in Honolulu, offering clean, peaceful rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking. Steps from Waikiki Beach, shopping, and eateries, it’s the perfect budget-friendly base for families and travelers seeking comfort and convenience n

159 Kaʻiulani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States View on map
6.4/10
Average Based on 70 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Parking Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfortable stay in a prime Waikiki location

Visitors highlight the helpful and friendly staff along with a central location near Waikiki’s main attractions. The property offers clean, spacious rooms with kitchen facilities but lacks some typical hotel amenities. Best suited for budget-conscious travelers seeking convenience over luxury.

Guests often praise

  • Helpful and attentive staff delivering welcoming, home-like service
  • Central location close to Waikiki Beach, shopping, dining, and entertainment
  • Clean and spacious rooms with functional kitchen facilities
  • Peaceful atmosphere despite the lively surrounding neighborhood
  • Good communication from management before and during the stay

Worth knowing

  • No daily housekeeping service provided during the stay
  • Lacks on-site amenities such as a pool, restaurant, and fitness center
  • Property is not newly renovated but rooms have been updated
  • Located in a bustling downtown area, which may feel urban and active at times
  • Parking is available but other typical hotel conveniences are limited

Best for

  • Budget travelers seeking affordable accommodations near Waikiki’s main attractions
  • Visitors wanting a room with kitchen facilities to save on dining expenses
  • Guests looking for a central base with easy access to beaches and local shops
  • Travelers comfortable with simpler lodging and fewer hotel services
  • Those valuing helpful staff and a peaceful room environment amid city activity
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About this property

Welcome to Hawaiian Ebbtide Hotel

The Hawaiian Ebbtide Hotel sits quietly at 159 Kaʻiulani Avenue in Honolulu, offering visitors an authentic Waikiki experience without the high price tag. With a modest rating of 3.2, it’s not a luxurious escape but a practical and welcoming base for travelers who value location and comfort above all.

Guests consistently praise the hotel's central position—just two blocks from the beach and within moments of lively shops, street markets, and savory eateries. This proximity to Waikiki’s vibrant hub makes it an ideal spot for those who want to immerse themselves in the island’s unique culture and activities, such as the famed Kuhio Beach hula shows.

Though the Hawaiian Ebbtide Hotel foregoes swimming pools, restaurants, and fitness centers, it accommodates essential needs with free Wi-Fi, parking, and kid-friendly amenities. Its clean and peaceful rooms, recently refurbished, provide a quiet retreat after a day of exploration. The thick walls ensure restful nights, even amidst the city’s energy. Visitors appreciate the friendly and attentive staff who create a “home away from home” feeling, often going the extra mile, from thoughtful pre-arrival communication to helpfulness during the stay.

For travelers mindful of their budgets, this hotel offers practical benefits—rooms with full kitchens enable cost-saving self-catering, eliminating the pressure to dine out every meal. While daily housekeeping isn't standard, the accommodating team makes up for this with genuine care and support.

Ultimately, the Hawaiian Ebbtide Hotel is a no-frills, honest choice: a clean, quiet haven nestled in one of Hawaii’s most bustling neighborhoods. It invites guests not just to stay, but to live the Waikiki lifestyle, stepping effortlessly into the colorful, dynamic rhythm of Honolulu.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Kid-friendly

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

BB
Beinda Bennett Dec 20, 2025
8.0

The staff was very helpful, when I arrived late night. I enjoyed the my stay there very much. They have renovated the rooms since I was there before. Very clean and peaceful. And it is central to Waikiki and the many stores and activities available.

BA
B AVILES Dec 08, 2025
10

First off, it's right smack in the middle of waikiki where all the action is and yet the staff and owner gave us a home away from home feel . Everything you need is within a 2 minute walking distance. Grocery store, street markets, eateries, shopping and best of all the beach. A day before checking in, Robert the office manager texted us in advance for any other request or requirements that we might need and if we needed transportation from the airport. We informed him what time we would be arriving. Robert checked us in and helped with the luggage. The room is spacious, clean. It has a kitchen with stove , full size refrigerator and microwave. The place my dad and liked to hang out was the balcony. The liveliness of the area was intoxicating. Thanks guys for making us feel like part of the family. I would definitely recommend this establishment to all my family and friends visiting Hawaii.

MR
Mary Read Oct 25, 2025
8.0

So this place was perfect for what we needed. No it is not a hotel. No there is no daily cleaning service. No it is not brand new or very updated. We booked our stay here because we were traveling on a budget and I wanted a room with a full kitchen so we could save money on dining. The Staff were amazing. Very helpful and attentive enough when we needed them. But we are low maintenance, not fancy people. I appreciated the privacy and the lack of people around 24/7. When I stay at hotels with my kids, I always feel like I have to tell them to stop having fun, don't be loud, etc.etc. While staying here, my kids referred to the room as "home" more than once. It was perfect for what we needed and Howard accommodated special requests. Would stay here again if we ever get the chance to return.

L
Loren Oct 16, 2025
10

Management and staff were friendly, room was clean. Amazed at the thick walls, at one point I didn't realize my next door neighbor was playing music until i went outside. Absolutely loved the location, it is two blocks to the beach, and anything you could want within a few minutes. One of the nicer blocks in all downtown IMO thanks to the little triangle park in front. Hilarious people complaining on here about the neighborhood, it's downtown in city of 1 million! Much better than you'd expect if you are familiar with downtown areas on the mainland. I arrived at night and a security guard greeted me getting out of the cab. Management certainly doing their part and I appreciated that.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Hawaiian Ebbtide Hotel

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

Surf beach tourist hub with hotels, upmarket shops & smart eateries, plus Kuhio Beach hula shows.

  • Kuhio Ave + Kaiulani Ave 3 min Walk
  • Kuhio Ave + Opp Dukes Ln 6 min Walk
  • Kuhio Ave + Walina St 3 min Walk
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport 24 min Car · 37 min Transit
  • Molokai Airport invalid time Car
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