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White Sands Hotel

2.5 of 5
431 Nohonani St., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Formerly Celebrity Resorts Waikiki)
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White Sands Hotel
Ranked #50 of 84 hotels in Honolulu
4.0 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
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Sherbrooke, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights. For the price,nothing to say:the room was clean,the service excellent and the persons at the front desk ( Christieann and Paul) were very friendly and helped us a lot for every questions we had. Francine,Judth,Daniel and Bruno,from Sherbrooke Quebec Canada.

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Aliso Viejo, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I have to admit that I had very low expectations when I first booked my stay. I went with the best price I could find and figured it would be a run down place, but I was wrong! At check in, Ron was extremely helpful and friendly. He seemed interested in what we had going on and wanted to help.... More

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kekuwene, Manager at White Sands Hotel, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Aloha Sara, Mahahlo nui loa for your thoughtful review! I am so happy that you were 'surprised' by our little hotel and enjoyed your stay. I will be sure to pass along the great comment to Ron and will thank him for his service. All of us here at the White Sands look forward to your return! Sincerely, Paul K.... More

Missoula
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

White Sands is a 3 story walk up built in the 50's style.We have stayed there many times. It is now owned by Aqua and they are doing lots of needed upkeep. The staff is very good including the housekeepers, front desk, maintainence and Paul (the manager). AND--yes we are going back in 2013.

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Hilo, Hawaii
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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This is a small hotel on the back streets of Waikiki. I stayed there because they advertised parking for a fee and kitchenettes. There was no parking when I got there as their lot is tiny. They referred me to a private lot across the street. The ticket machine in that lot was not working so I had to park... More

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Stamford, Connecticut
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Staff was very nice and friendly. Hotel is in a good location, the pool area is very nice, and the rooms are kept clean. The only problem is a lack of parking spots, but otherwise I had a great stay and will definitely return.

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Lemoore, Ca
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights while my ship was in Pearl Harbor. Yes, it is old but for the price, it can't be beat. My room had 2 beds, a kitchenette, and a dining table. I had a balcony overlooking the pool. It was a really comfortable room. The wifi doesn't work in the rooms, you pretty... More

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San Francisco, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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If you’re not into the big box, impersonal hotels, this is the hotel for you. It is centrally located, nice room’s, great courtyard with a waterfall, pool, jacuzzi, trees and plants that gives you the most relaxing atmosphere you can have. Their best asset is there staff. They are extremely friendly and professional. One in particular is the customer service... More

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Oahu, Hawaii
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I will stay here again nice room wonderful staff price is right. no coffee maker in room, mentioned it to front desk next morning they brought me a new one. I needed to extend my stay 1 day But they were booked, Christie was wonderful and got me set up at a sister hotel across the street. Here on business... More

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Aguada, Puerto Rico
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Just return with my wife from waikiki HI stayed white sands Hotel and was suprised, big clean room #202 the staff was awesome,check in and out excellent, of course is not a big five star hotel, but is my fourth time in hawaii and i have done Hiltons, Ali condos, Marriott, and now White Sands, and i am going back... More

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Victoria, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We had a great time there recently. The room was big, clean, and opened onto the best little green courtyard in the middle of the otherwise concrete jungle that is Waikiki. If you have an easy-going personality and aren't expecting the Hilton, it'll work fine. It's been a while since the decor has been updated, but we really didn't care.... More

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431 Nohonani St., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Formerly Celebrity Resorts Waikiki)
Price range (per night):* S$120 - 177

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