Please don't be discouraged by seeing '100% legal' in the site title. I was nervous about that but based on reviews, went ahead with apprehension. But all went smoothly. The hotel is very nice, and is in a great location a bit away from the beachside hotel strip. It has a small pool, gym and a cheese and wine time from 4:00-5:00 every few days. The ocean is about a 10 minute (half mile) walk through the lovely Anahau Triangle Park (with the Brothers in Valor Memorial) and Fort DeRussy Beach Park to get to Fort DeRussy Beach/Waikiki hotel strip along the beach.
I highly recommend parking in the King Kalakaua Plaza, which is about 2 blocks away for $24/24 hrs. Otherwise you will need to pay the hotel valet $35/night. Parking is a challenge in this area.
The hotel room is on the 5th floor and was small but sufficient with 2 queen beds, 1 bathroom with an unusual shower and a minimal kitchenette' with a mini refridgerator, mini microwave, portable stovetop with 2 burners (that we did not use but I assume works) one small pot and one mini pan. There was also a blender, a toaster and silverware. It is not stocked with any additional cookware or beach gear. So keep that in mind. We didn't end up cooking as much as we had expected because we were out exploring all day, but were able to make sandwiches and keep drinks cold in the fridge. So it was fine. From the small balcony, there is a small ocean view in the distance and a beautiful view of the city, especially at night! It was surprisingly quiet for being in the city.
It is also located on Kalakaua Ave about a block from a high end shopping district with lots of stores and restaurants to explore.
I highly recommend staying here!