Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head

Great accommodations, great location. Views of Diamondhead from our balcony and the ocean( right out our “backdoor”. Views from front door … shoreline view all the way to the Royal Hawaiian hotel. None of the hustle bustle up Waikiki, but within walking distance. Clean rooms and quick response from housekeeping on a request for extra towels. Great amenities!

Beach accessibility

Only one elevator in while hotel

We loved the Lotus! We parked on the property and it was worth the fee to us because we could literally park right outside the door under the canopy. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room was clean and refreshed daily. We had a corner room and the double view was amazing! We didn’t eat at the restaurant so cannot comment on that. The beach is very close but it’s a very small section behind another restaurant so we didn’t utilize that area. It’s close enough to walk to the bustling Waikiki beach and all the food and shopping, but far enough away to be nice and quiet at night. We heard nothing but birds, wind and chickens.. lol. Overall an amazing stay!

Away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki this place is beautiful peaceful and serene. Minutes walk to the beach and there was a monk seal sunbathing bathing. A great restaurant in the hotel and a convenience store around the corner. Minutes walk to barefoot beach cafe another good food spot. Beautiful walks along beach or park and over to the ocean diamond head lookouts to watch for whales in the winter. Friendly staff and very easy check in and check out process. I will definitely come back again

We have been visiting Hawaii for over 25 years, at least once per year. We have stayed in hotels, condos, Airbnbs, and the Lotus is our favorite place to stay. A lot has to do with the location - the quiet end of Waikiki, yet within walking distance to the busier areas. There are world-class views of Diamond Head from every room, some ocean views, and looking out from the walkway to the elevators as the big hotels down the beach is also a memorable view. The value is much, much better than those huge chain hotels, too. Plus, now that the Arden Restaurant has opened, there is less need to venture out again for dinner. We just wish the restaurant was open every day of the week.

Nice facility with everything you need. With a restaurant beach access and a games room that will pass an evening with entertainment.

This was our first time to Hawaii. We enjoyed our stay at Lotus. Our room opened right up to DiamondHead. It was a cool view. Short walk to the beach. The bicycles were awesome. We borrowed them and biked all over Honolulu. They provide a bike lock to use. The water bottles in the room to use were great and the water refill station in the lobby was ice cold and refreshing. We rented the HUI car in the parking lot for a day and that was super convenient. I wanted to spend more time at the beach but did not have time so we did not use the beach chairs available. We spent each evening at the bar of the restaurant. Each guest gets a complimentary glass of wine each night which was nice and usually led to another before dinner. The staff at the hotel and restaurant were very friendly. The laundry room was awesome and was no charge. Right next door to the hotel was a little convenience store that had everything you could need. The coffee shop next door was good. Pricey but good. Speaking of coffee...Lotus needs some kind of coffee in the morning. There are tiny espresso machines in the room but I would have killed for a real pot of coffee somewhere. Many conversations in the lobby were had with other people searching for some good drip coffee. We did not have time to enjoy the game room but it looked like a good time. Overall the location was quite a ways from the action on Waikiki but it was easy enough to walk or bike in. It was quiet and we enjoyed the King bed and room. Bath robes and slippers were excellent.

Always enjoy staying at the Lotus. Its location is towards the end of Kapiolani park. The rooms all have a lanai facing Diamond Head and the ocean. Under new management since our last stay in 22 and they were cordial and friendly. Our room was great and daily service was excellent. We enjoyed happy hour and dinner at Arden. Only wish that the lounge could stay open a little longer. It was a great stay and will return again on our next visit.

The staff is a younger group and could use some training in empathy. Some seemed to strain to be friendly. The rooms were clean, average decor hard flooring. They did provide a very some refrigerator, a coffee maker with nice coffee. We however, couldn't get the safe to work, we were give two double beds for a married couple so, double check your configuration upon check in. We did NOT get the cookie bag which other in our group received which was disheartening. Also, the room we had, had a very airy connecting door to the room next door and you could hear every cough and the sex making activity they had which was a big deterrent. Ugg! I personally will look for another close hotel in the area when I return. Upon, check in, ask questions ie connecting doors, bed configuration, cookie bag

I’ve been staying here for a few years now and I love the location first and foremost. Just east of the airport Waikiki mayhem, this little gem sits across from Kapiolani park in the shadow of Diamond Head. The rooms are decent and well stocked with towels, AC, coffee maker , microwave, safe, mini fridge and cable tv. Every room has a view of Diamond head and partial ocean views. Only issue I’ve had was the parking fee which they waive if you’re a consistent visitor. All in all, I’ll be back happily