Previously Aston Waikiki Joy, now since several months ago the new owner is Aqua group. From the reviews shown here it appears, the new owner started to invest in improvements, gradually. I stayed in the hotel for 3.5 weeks, in a suite in the Hibiscus tower (other than the one with the front desk). The room had clean new wall... More

Stayed one night here. Valet parking for only a handful of cars @ $25/night. My room was small, which was OK, but it had a strong mildew smell. After an hour, I began to sneeze continuously. Then my rose started running. I bought allergy medication around the corner but it didn't help. It's been two weeks since I stayed there... More

Had a fabulous vacation and couldn't have pick a better hotel for location wise. My stay was April24-May2nd with my mom & sister. We were on the 7th floor of the taller building by the lobby entrance. Yes, its a little outdated and could use some fresher look but with a turn around of travels the blankets/towels/carpets are gonna be... More

Stayed at the Aqua Joy on April 24-May 2 and enjoyed every single day. Its all about location and this hotel was so close to the main street less that 2 blocks and less than 5 min walk and less than 5 mins to the bus and trollys. ABC store 5 stores down and a grocery store name Whalers. The... More

This is an older hotel and could use some updateing. They don't have a station in the lobby that you can access the internet. The rooms are clean but do need a lot of updateing. The pool is very small. Staff was helpfull and did what they could for us. They should also check the batteries on the remotes every... More

We stayed at this hotel for 4 nights during a visit to Honolulu in April 2013. It is in a very convenient location to Waikiki and the many shops, restaurants and attractions in the area. By far the biggest asset of the hotel is its staff, all of whom we met were universally friendly and helpful. We particularly felt that... More

Great location and very quiet Waikiki hotel. Easy walk to beach, shopping, & restaurants. Staff was efficient. But Hotel is so outdated. Sad little paintings, faded & old. (Just take them off the wall already!) Wallpaper curling off the walls. Old polyester floral bed spreads. Floral stickers on the mirrors...? (Cheap, college dorm deco ;) Little, tiny "splash pool" (aka... More

Yes, the decor is a bit dated - the TV is old, there are cassette players in the room, and the sheets and curtains look like they belong in the sixties. However, everyone was amazingly, amazingly friendly. If you have a problem with how clean your room is, just go talk to the housekeeper! They are more than willing to... More

My wife and I are snowbirds from Canada, and having been going to "The Joy" for the past eight years. What keeps us coming back is the staff. There are not many hotels in Waikiki where when your daughter calls and without even saying who she is front desk tells her, that she just missed her parents as they have... More