everything was as expected. i loved the kitchenette - it was perfect for cooking healthy meals - and you could see diamond head and the waves from the balcony. I ran out of time to check out the pool though, but was excited by the prospect. the location is a little farther from the hustle and bustle of the rest of Waikiki - the positive is that you can better hear the waves, but I missed the activity. and it was easy enough to get to the beach by the Hilton