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Waikiki Central Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Honolulu, steps from Waikiki Beach

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Located in the heart of Waikiki, this convenient retreat sits just minutes from the International Market Place and the beautiful Waikiki Beach. Travelers appreciate the practical amenities like laundry facilities and in-room WiFi, along with the notably helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2431 Prince Edward St, Honolulu, HI, 96815

What's nearby

  • Waikiki Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • International Market Place - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Honolulu Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 25 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Musubi Cafe IYASUME - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maguro Spot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shorefyre Beach Bar + Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kai Coffee Hawaii - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alo Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Waikiki Central Hotel

Hotel near Waikiki Beach
A short walk from International Market Place and Royal Hawaiian Center, Waikiki Central Hotel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • An elevator and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Waikiki Central Hotel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Cable channels and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 260230400000

Property is also known as

Waikiki Central Hotel Hotel
Waikiki Central Hotel Honolulu
Waikiki Central Hotel Hotel Honolulu

Frequently asked questions

Is Waikiki Central Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Waikiki Central Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waikiki Central Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waikiki Central Hotel located?

Located in Waikiki, this hotel is steps from Duke Kahanamoku Statue and Waikiki Beach. International Market Place and Royal Hawaiian Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Waikiki Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 205 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 360 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NORBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel location and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great AC, easy in and out access with key card and elevator, great walkable location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
perfect stay if you are looking for affordable accommodations. very clean just the area around is loud but manageable. great food on the corner. would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean. Close to everything! Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stay and so close to Waikīkī beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is budget friendly and conveniently located about 1 block from the beach. It is not in front of the beach ! Perfect place to stay in Waikiki. Rooms are clean and spacious. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith E

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price. Staff is helpful and pleasant
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

North

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place even better ppl.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small place not far from the beach. Great service. Great bathroom! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUNRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that us close to so many thing walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kokila

From office desk assistant was so nice and kind and very detail oriented . Hotel is clean and smells good .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was the best! The property is a little outdated but clean and safe. Loved that they had a community basket that guest could use for free, chairs, sand toys, boogie boards, sand mats etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

thembi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Flexibility in Waikiki

I arrived early and was able to check in and received a late check out. It was super helpful and the front desk was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Basic hotel, but GREAT location & very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

K

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Raghuveer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was very close to the beach and all shops. Could have a smart tv
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

devon

Liked: Amenities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
parking is kinda challenging but overall it’s excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arsenia

Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost on the beach front with great living conditions
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and perfect place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to the beach and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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