The New Otani is near Diamond Head, and well removed from the hectic Waikiki Beach area. It is a bit isolated from other restaurants and shops, but it is right on a beautiful beach with great views of the ocean and Diamond Head. It has a great beachfront restaurant and lounge. The room was small but very clean and comfortable, good bedding with duvet cover. It was a nice romantic spot, and we were sorry we could only spend one night there on our way back to the mainland.

We stayed at the New Otani for a week in April. We made reservations by phone and got the internet discount as well as a week discount. We were in a Diamond Head room on the 6th floor – with a beautiful view of Diamond Head and Kapiolani park.

The room was small but clean and attractively decorated in blues and greens. It had a small fridge as well as a couple of chairs and small table both in the room and also on the lanai.

With the exception of a little noise from the street on Friday night, the hotel was very quiet. The hotel sits on the Sans Souci beach which is a perfect swimming beach. You can get beach towels, mats, and chairs from the front desk.

There are lots of food options within 2 miles (we walked because it is such a pleasant walk along the beach or through the park although parts of the park can be a little isolated late at night). All the following are nearby: Leonard’s Bakery (for malasadas), Diamond Head Market (great take-out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner especially the grilled veggies), Rainbow Drive-In, Ono Hawaiian Foods (great chicken laulau), and of course all the restaurants in Waikiki (including the Hula Grill for breakfast). We also ate breakfast at the Hau Tree Lanai a couple of times and it is very scenic.

There is a convenience store in the hotel, a Safeway less than 2 miles away on Kapahulu and, of course, ABC stores in just about every block along Waikiki, so it is easy to pick up anything you need. You can use the hotel’s valet parking or park on the street or at meters across the street (25 cents per hour 10AM to 6PM). If you are flying out late in the day you can arrange for late check-out or get a hospitality room for an hour to shower and change. The hotel has a coin-operated laundry.

As the other reviews mention, the staff is pleasant and helpful. We loved being in such a peaceful and beautiful setting but still close to the activity of Waikiki. I would definitely stay at the New Otani again.

My wife & I, both late 50's, stayed at the New Otani for 7 nights in early March. This hotel is located on the Diamond Head end of Waikiki, which is less busy then the area around the Royal Hawaiian. The hotel has no pool but the beach is very nice & Kapiolani park is next door. Breakfasts & lunches are great, figure $15 per plate & dinner in the bar worked for us. We did not eat dinner in the restaurant. Staff very helpful. If you need lawn chairs for the beach just ask the front desk. At night we felt very safe walking to & from the main part of Waikiki. We prefer the Big Island, but if we go back to Waikiki will definately stay at the New Otani.

We stayed three nights at the New Otani Kaimana Beach. The hotel is next to a park where there is a zoo and an aquarium. We were able to walk to those places and also to the Diamond Head crater and trail head. The walk to the trail head is a little longer, approx. 2 miles. The hotel has a nice beach in front, a great Japanese restaurant, a nice beach front restaurant and a lounge. There is a small store on-site also. The walk into Waikiki is aprox. a mile so you can shop, eat, and join the crowds there but then return to a nice quiet relaxing hotel.