Castle Waikiki Shore
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: These comfortable condominium units attract families and couples seeking tranquility and home-away-from-home convenience while enjoying easy access to all of Waikiki's attractions.
Amenity highlights: These are among Waikiki's only beachfront condominiums—and the views make it worthwhile.
Most balconies provide views of the ocean, and are spacious enough to accommodate a table and some chairs for eating, lounging, or sunset-watching.
Insider tip: Fort DeRussy Park is an Army-fort-turned-park adjacent to the condominiums. The beautiful grounds provide a grassy, shady spot for picnics and play, with access to the beach and the U.S. Army Museum.
Property Amenities
One of the only condo properties sitting directly on the sands of Waikiki Beach, Castle Waikiki Shore is adjacent to a park and within five blocks of Waikiki shopping.
The front desk is open from 6 AM until 11 PM (hours subject to change without notice).
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (surcharge)
- Number of rooms: 168
- Number of floors: 16
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Self parking
Room Descriptions
This 16-story, oceanfront condominium hotel offers 168 suites with lanais. Views are of the ocean or gardens. All provide fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes as well as in-room washers and dryers. Amenities at Castle Waikiki Shore include cable/satellite TV, VCRs, and in-room safes. High-speed Internet access is complimentary. |
Room Features
- Air conditioning
- Internet access - high speed
- Balcony
- Cable/satellite TV
- Voice mail
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Coffee/tea maker
- Clock radio
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Telephone
- Internet access - complimentary
- Kitchen
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
Fort DeRussy (U.S. Army Museum) - across the street
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center - 0.25 mile
DFS Galleria - 0.25 mile
International Market Place - 0.25 mile
Hawaii Convention Center - 1 mile
Honolulu Zoo - 1 mile
Waikiki Aquarium - 1 mile
Ala Moana Center - 1 mile
Victoria Ward Centers - 2 miles
Diamond Head - 3 miles
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - 3 miles
Aloha Tower Marketplace - 3 miles
Foster Botanical Garden - 3 miles
Iolani Palace (Hawaiian royal museum) - 3 miles
Hanauma Bay (snorkeling, scuba diving) - 10 miles
Pearl Harbor - 11 miles
Sea Life Park - 14 miles
Polynesian Cultural Center - 32 miles
Waimea Falls Park - 36 miles
North Shore (expert surfing) - 38 miles
Honolulu International Airport (HNL): Approximate driving time to the Castle Waikiki Shore is 16 minutes and distance is nine miles.
Driving directions from Honolulu International AirportDriving directions from Honolulu International Airport:
- Take the H-1 Fwy heading east.
- Exit at Nimitz Hwy and follow the signs to Waikiki.
- Nimitz Hwy becomes Ala Moana Blvd, which merges to the right with Kalakaua Ave.
- Continue on Kalakaua Ave and turn right onto Beach Walk.
- Turn right onto Kalia Rd and proceed to the hotel on the left.
Getting there: Shuttles and taxis provide convenient service to the hotel, and both can be found right outside baggage claim. Shuttles cost $5–$15 per person, while a typical taxi fare is $26–$35. Rental cars are another option and are available online. All fees subject to change without notice.
Getting around: Many guests enjoy simply strolling to their destinations—shops, restaurants, and local attractions. For longer distances, however, city buses and trolleys provide excellent transportation for a reasonable price. Stops are located near the hotel, and a single fare is less than $5. Four-day passes can also be purchased for $16–$25, a helpful option for those who plan to use the system extensively. All fees subject to change without notice.
Taxis are readily available in the Waikiki area as well and are popular for short trips. For longer trips, a tour service or rental car is a good choice. The hotel can assist with tour arrangements, and fees vary based on the package. Rental cars are available online.
Activities
Many recreational activities are available in the area surrounding the hotel. Surfboards, boogie boards, kayaks, ocean rafts, snorkel sets, and umbrella-and-beach-chair sets can be rented on Waikiki Beach. Outrigger canoes and catamarans offer rides from the beach. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. |
- Running track/path
- Golfing
- Snorkeling
- Boating
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Bicycle rentals
- Scooter/Moped Rentals
- Hiking/biking trails
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Scuba diving
- Water skiing
- Rowing or canoeing
- Windsurfing
Restaurants & Bars
Castle Waikiki Shore does not have any restaurants but there are several dining options in the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants include: Ocean House - This oceanfront, dinner-only restaurant resembles a gracious plantation house. The interior is all wood, painted gray and white, and furniture is dark wood. The menu features Hawaiian-accented food and includes prime rib slow-roasted in Hawaiian salt.
Shorebird Beach Restaurant & Beach Bar - Situated along the beach and offering a view of Diamond Head, this open-air place serves a bountiful buffet breakfast, lunch, and "broil your own" choices at dinner. The bar jumps at night with live entertainment.
Chief's Hut - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in this open-air restaurant near the gentle burbling of the hotel's large water garden.
Aloha Lobby Lounge - This is where people gather in the evenings for a tropical drink and Hawaiian entertainment.
Location
2161 Kalia Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815
USA
Nearest major airport:
Honolulu, Oahu, HI (HNL-Honolulu Intl.)
Area:
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States of America
Important Information
Cancellation penalties may apply during peak periods.
Cribs and rollaway beds are not permitted in studio accommodations.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
