Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
by the TopOfHotel team
Ramada Plaza is the value 3-star that still gives you a rooftop pool with city and Diamond Head views, a 10-minute walk from the sand for clearly less than central Waikiki.
Ramada Plaza is the value 3-star that still gives you a rooftop pool with city and Diamond Head views, a 10-minute walk from the sand for clearly less than central Waikiki.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The 199 rooms are done in a modern style — laminate wood floors, large glass windows, and an average size of about 25 sq m, which is enough for two without feeling cramped. A few rooms catch a partial view of Diamond Head, and reviewers say it's worth asking for a higher floor to land one. The big glass windows pull in plenty of daylight, bedding is good quality, and the bathrooms are simple but clean. The building is older than the newer resorts down the strip, but guests note it's well kept rather than worn, and rates start around $137 a night for what you get.
Food and amenities
The headline amenity is the rooftop pool, which gives you city and Diamond Head views that are hard to find in this price range. It's open all day and best in the evening, once the city lights come up. Every room has air-con, and there's free Wi-Fi plus a 24-hour front desk if your flight lands late. For food, the streets around the hotel are lined with Hawaiian spots and neighborhood restaurants that see fewer tourists than central Waikiki and charge noticeably less, so you can eat well without the resort-strip markup. There's no big on-site restaurant, but with the canal-side park and those local options at the door, you won't miss it.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits on Ala Wai Boulevard at the north end of Waikiki, right by the Ala Wai Canal and its park. The block feels safer and quieter than central Waikiki. The beach and Kalakaua Avenue are a 10-minute walk away — a little further out, but an easy stroll on a relaxed day.
Things to know before booking
The beach is a 10-minute walk, so this isn't the pick if you want to be steps from the sand. The building is older and the facilities are basic next to newer resorts, and rooms average 25 sq m with simple bathrooms — fine for two, but not spacious. On the upside, scores hold up at 8.2/10 on Booking.com and 7.9/10 on Agoda.
Our take
This one is for couples and solo travelers who want to save on the hotel in Waikiki without giving up too much. The 10-minute walk to the beach is a fair trade on an easy holiday, and the rooftop pool with its city and Diamond Head views is a bonus that same-price options rarely throw in. At rates from $137, it's an easy value call.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Rooftop pool with city and Diamond Head views — rare to find at the 3-star price level, and it's open all day.
- Strong value: rates start around $137 a night, well below central Waikiki options.
- Safe spot right by the Ala Wai Canal, close to the park and local restaurants.
- Modern rooms with laminate wood floors and large glass windows; some give you a partial Diamond Head view.
- Reviews back up the 8.2/10 average — 8.2 on Booking.com and 7.9 on Agoda.
- It's a 10-minute walk to the beach, further out than hotels in the center of Waikiki.
- The building is older and the facilities are basic compared with newer resorts.
- Rooms average 25 sq m and the bathrooms are simple — comfortable for two, but not roomy.
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Insider Tips
- Hit the rooftop pool at dusk — that's when the city lights come up and the view is at its best.
- Eat in the streets around the hotel rather than central Waikiki; the Hawaiian and local restaurants here see fewer tourists and charge less.
- Ask for a higher floor when you book — that's where the partial Diamond Head views are.