White Sands Hotel vs The Kahala Hotel and Resort

Same City · Honolulu (HI) Distance: 5.4km
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White Sands Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 64
Honolulu (HI)
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The Kahala Hotel and Resort

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.8 658
Honolulu (HI)
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.3 (85)
8.8 (1,456)
Booking.com
7.9 (1,152)
9.1 (527)
Expedia
8.6 (1,003)
9.4 (1,000)
Trip.com
8.3 (111)
9.1 (59)
Overall Average
8.3 (2,351)
8.8 (3,042)

Strengths & Weaknesses

White Sands Hotel The Kahala Hotel and Resort
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the tropical vibe of the pool and tiki bar + Reviews praise the quiet, private vibe away from Waikiki
+ Convenient walking distance to Waikiki beach and shops + Rooms described repeatedly as spacious, clean, with impressive ocean views
+ Staff friendliness and helpfulness repeated often + Satisfaction with relaxing at the dolphin lagoon and private beach
+ Clean rooms with comfy beds mentioned frequently + Common praise for staff's friendly, attentive service
+ Great value with a hip atmosphere + Families note enjoying pool and beach with kids
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- No elevator makes luggage hauling tough in 3-story building - Repeated complaints about no walkable restaurants or shops nearby
- Thin walls let in noise per multiple reviews - Many note high parking, restaurant, and breakfast prices
- Some mention ants in bathrooms - Some regrets over renovation closures or noise

Recommended For

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Recommended For

Families Couples Relaxation seekers

Guest Reviews

White Sands Hotel

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Beautiful pool and bar, near beach.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great location, top staff, free slushies.

Agoda 7.6 Family with young children

Live shows nice, good value.

Many ants in bathroom

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Friendly staff, sunset drinks at bar.

Pillows too firm

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Local Hawaii vibe, prime location.

Nighttime noise

The Kahala Hotel and Resort

Expedia 10 Couple

Dolphin Lanai room quiet, spacious, clean. Staff helpful, shuttle convenient. Beach lovely.

Trip.com 10 Family

Early check-in, quiet and clean. Pool uncrowded, kids had fun.

Agoda 9.6 Family

Classic luxury vibe. Oceanview lanai great views, dolphin lagoon fun.

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Perfect post-marathon relaxation. Amazing staff, gorgeous facility.

Trip.com 7 Family

Room large with good view.

Free-style service, privacy invasion, overpriced basic breakfast, inhumane dolphins.

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.4km

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