My son and I enjoyed staying in Waikiki. It is right across the street from the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort so you can go to beach right there, but not have to pay Hilton prices! There is also an ABC Superette right on the corner so you can get some fresh food steps from the building. On our trip the elevator was down and walking up and down 9 flights of stairs was a hike! (that's why my stay only had 4 stars, with an elevator it would have been 5) James had NO control over this, and its temporary, but I certainly got a workout!