Park Shore Waikiki Review (2026): Rooms, Views, Fees & Real Cost

Park Shore Waikiki is a good-value pick for couples and small families who want the quiet Diamond Head end of Waikiki: it sits on the corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu avenues, across the street from Kuhio Beach and next to the Honolulu Zoo and Kapiolani Park. The trade-offs are small rooms (about 210 to 263 sq ft for most categories), a $52 daily amenity fee ($61.73 with Oahu’s 18.712% tax) and valet-only parking at $55 a night plus tax. Book an ocean-view category on a high floor and it is one of the cheapest real views on Kalakaua Avenue.

2026 Price, Amenity Fee, Parking and Tax

Park Shore is a mid-priced hotel, but the fixed extras matter as much as the room rate. Kayak’s price history for the hotel shows an average of about $233 a night Sunday to Thursday and $236 on Friday and Saturday over the two weeks to early November 2026. Over the last 12 months its cheapest month was November (about $218 a night on average) and the most expensive was December (about $311). Treat these as typical rates, as of November 2026, not quotes: they mix all room types, and ocean-view rooms cost more than the average.

Charge	Amount (November 2026)	With tax	Notes
Daily amenity fee	$52 per room per night	$61.73	Mandatory; taxed at 18.712% like the room
Valet parking	$55 per night	About $57.59 (4.712% GET)	Valet only, in/out privileges; $60 + tax for vehicles over 6 ft
3rd or 4th guest	$45 per person per night	Plus tax	Check this before booking a family of four
Rollaway bed	$45 per night	Plus tax	Not allowed in rooms with two double beds
Pack & Play crib	$25 per stay	–	Flat charge, not per night
Smoking or vaping in a room	$500 per event	–	Rooms have smoke-detection sensors

According to the hotel’s policies page, the fee covers daily Beach Candy Waikiki rental credits, local and long-distance calls, Wi-Fi, beach and pool towels, the pool and fitness center, luggage storage, in-room Chromecast, yoga twice a week and 10% off at Giovanni Pastrami and Honolulu Beerworks. The hotel does not say how many Beach Candy credits you get (vacation-package listings say three per room per night), so confirm at check-in.

What 5 nights really cost a couple

Using an example rate of $230 a night (close to Kayak’s November average, not a quote): the room plus 18.712% tax is $1,365.19, and five nights of the amenity fee add $308.65, for $1,673.84, or about $335 a night. Keep a car parked the whole time and valet adds about $287.96, which brings the stay to $1,961.80. That is why the details of the hotel’s rate plans are worth reading.

Location: The Diamond Head End, Across From Kapiolani Park

The address is 2586 Kalakaua Avenue, on the corner of Kapahulu Avenue. This is where the busy strip of Waikiki ends and the park begins. Across Kalakaua is Kuhio Beach, the stone groin at the foot of Kapahulu Avenue (locals call it the Wall), and Queen’s Surf Beach just beyond it, so the walk to the sand is about a minute. The Honolulu Zoo entrance is across Kapahulu Avenue, Kapiolani Park’s lawns and the Waikiki Shell are behind it, and the Waikiki Aquarium is a stroll along Kalakaua toward Diamond Head.

What you gain is calm: fewer shopping crowds, early-morning runs around Kapiolani Park, and a short drive to the Diamond Head hike (reservations required; $5 per person, plus $10 if you park). What you give up is proximity to central Waikiki’s restaurants, the Royal Hawaiian Center and Waikiki Beach Walk, which are a longer walk up Kalakaua Avenue. TheBus runs along Kuhio Avenue if you don’t want to walk ($3.25 cash per ride, or $3 for a 2-hour HOLO pass, with a $7.50 daily cap). For families, our list of the best hotels near the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium compares the other options on this block.

Rooms and Views: Which Category Faces Diamond Head or the Ocean

Park Shore’s rooms are compact, and the view is what you are really paying for. The 2013 renovation (about $10.7 million, covering what was then a 221-room hotel) is the last full refurbishment we can document, and we found no announcement of a newer one as of November 2026. Every category below has a lanai or balcony, according to the hotel’s room pages.

Category	Size	Beds	View (as the hotel describes it)	Our take
Standard Hotel Room	About 234 sq ft	1 king or 2 doubles	City views	Cheapest; no ocean promised
Partial Ocean View	About 210 sq ft	1 king or 2 doubles	Partial Pacific views	Smallest room; fine for two
Ocean View	About 214 sq ft	1 king or 2 doubles	Pacific Ocean view	Best value if the price gap is small
Premier Ocean View	About 214 sq ft	Not stated	Diamond Head crater and ocean, highest floors	Our pick for the signature view
Poolside Room	About 298 sq ft	2 queens	Pool deck access	Most space for a family; no view
Oceanfront Room	About 263 sq ft	1 king or 2 doubles	Faces the Pacific, private balcony	Best straight-on beach view
Ocean View Junior Suite	About 298 sq ft	1 king + sofa bed	Diamond Head crater views	Wet bar and sitting area
Oceanfront One Bedroom Suite	About 526 sq ft	1 king + sofa bed	Ocean and Waikiki Beach	The only real suite

Three details matter more than the photos. First, most rooms with two beds have two doubles, not queens, which is tight for four adults. Second, the Partial Ocean View room (about 210 sq ft) is smaller than the Standard room, so you trade space for the view. Third, accessible rooms with roll-in showers exist in most view categories. If Diamond Head is the reason you are here, compare these rooms with the ones in our ranking of Waikiki hotels with Diamond Head views.

Amenities: Pool, Restaurants and What’s Missing

• Pool: one pool and sun deck on the 3rd floor, open daily from 8 AM to sunset, with ocean views over Kalakaua Avenue. It is a hotel pool, not a resort pool: no slides, no kids’ area.
• Fitness center: 3rd floor, 6 AM to 9 PM, hotel guests only.
• Restaurants: Lulu’s Waikiki on the 2nd floor is the hotel’s bar and restaurant (the offers page lists it as open from 8 AM until midnight, and until 2 AM on Mondays). Waikiki Walls, run by Hawaiian Aroma Caffé at the front entrance, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Beach gear: daily rental credits at Beach Candy Waikiki (surfboards, paddleboards, snorkel sets, chairs and umbrellas) are part of the fee, and the hotel lists Jamie O’Brien’s School of Surf as a partner for lessons.
• Practical: coin-operated guest laundry and ice machines on floors 3, 7, 10, 14 and 18.

What’s missing: room service (the hotel points you to Lulu’s instead), a spa, a kids’ club and self-parking. Only service animals are allowed. For alternatives at a similar price, see our cheap hotels in Waikiki list.

Park Shore vs Queen Kapiolani vs Aston Waikiki Beach Tower

These three hotels are the usual shortlist for the Diamond Head end. Here is how their registry facts line up, followed by the decision rules we would use.

	Park Shore	Queen Kapiolani	Aston Beach Tower
Location	Waikiki East (Kalakaua & Kapahulu, by the Honolulu Zoo)	Waikiki East (Kapiolani Park / Honolulu Zoo)	Waikiki East (Kalakaua Ave, across from Kuhio Beach)
Price level	Mid-range	Mid-range	Luxury
Beach access	Across Kalakaua Ave from Kuhio Beach (about 1 minute to the sand)	2-minute walk (150 yards) to Kuhio Beach & Queen's Surf Beach	Across Kalakaua Ave from Kuhio Beach (about a 2-minute walk to the sand)
Resort fee	$52 + 18.71% tax per night ($61.73/night total)	$50 + 18.71% tax per night ($59.36/night total)	$65 + 18.71% tax per night ($77.16/night total)
Parking	Valet-only $55/night + tax with in/out privileges ($60 + tax for oversized vehicles); no self-parking	Valet $60/night + tax	Valet for one vehicle included in the amenity fee; extra vehicles charged, no vehicles over 6 ft
Check-in / out	3:00 PM / 11:00 AM	3:00 PM / 11:00 AM	4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Rates	Check rates	Check rates	Check rates

Per night, with tax	Park Shore	Queen Kapiolani	Aston Waikiki Beach Tower
Resort or amenity fee	$61.73	$59.36	$77.16
Parking	About $57.59 (valet)	About $62.83 (valet)	One valet vehicle included in the fee
Fee + parking if you have a car	About $119.32	About $122.19	$77.16
Typical rate (Kayak, cheapest / priciest month)	$218 (Nov) / $311 (Dec)	$208 (Nov) / $275 (Dec)	Luxury all-suite pricing
Room size	About 210-263 sq ft (most rooms)	263-324 sq ft (studios 204-264)	1-bedroom suites of 879 sq ft; 2-bedroom about 1,200 sq ft

• Choose Park Shore if being directly across from the sand matters most and you will not have a car, or you can book the Park, Stay and Play rate.
• Choose Queen Kapiolani if you want a slightly bigger room and head-on Diamond Head views (the hotel calls its Diamond Head View rooms unobstructed); it sits one block back on Kapahulu Avenue, about a 2-minute walk from the beach. Read our Queen Kapiolani Hotel review.
• Choose Aston Waikiki Beach Tower if you need real space, a full kitchen and a washer/dryer, or you are bringing a car: its fee includes valet for one vehicle. See our Aston Waikiki Beach Tower review.

Is Park Shore Waikiki Worth It?

Yes, if you book the right room and know the extras. For around $218 to $311 a night in typical months, plus about $62 in fees, you get a room across from one of Waikiki’s calmest beaches with Diamond Head out the window. Few hotels at this price face the beach directly across Kalakaua Avenue. It is not worth it if you book a Standard (city view) room, need space for four adults, or plan to park a car every night on a regular rate: then Queen Kapiolani or a suite hotel gives better value.

Who should book Park Shore

• Couples who want an ocean or Diamond Head view without paying beachfront prices.
• Parents of small children who will spend mornings at the zoo, the aquarium and the calm Kuhio Beach basin.
• Runners, surfers and early risers who like the park end of Waikiki.
• Travelers without a car, or anyone who can book a rate that includes valet.

Who should skip it

• Families of four adults or teens: two double beds in about 214-263 sq ft is cramped, and the 3rd and 4th guest cost $45 a night each plus tax.
• Anyone who wants nightlife, shopping and dining at the door: the busiest part of Waikiki is a longer walk or a bus ride away.
• Travelers who expect resort amenities such as room service, a spa or a big family pool.

Still deciding on the view? Our list of Waikiki ocean view hotels under $300 shows which room category to book at Park Shore and six other hotels, with the all-in cost for each.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the resort fee at Park Shore Waikiki?

The daily amenity fee is $52 per room per night, which comes to $61.73 with Oahu’s 18.712% tax, as of November 2026. It includes Beach Candy rental credits, Wi-Fi, calls, towels, the pool and gym, yoga twice a week and a few local discounts. Some rate plans, such as Park, Stay and Play, waive it.

Does Park Shore Waikiki have parking?

Yes, but only valet: $55 per night plus tax with in/out privileges, or $60 plus tax for oversized vehicles (over 6 feet tall or larger than a standard stall). There is no self-parking, so rent a car only for the days you need it.

Is Park Shore Waikiki on the beach?

It is across the street, not on the sand. You cross Kalakaua Avenue to Kuhio Beach and the Kapahulu groin, about a minute’s walk. If you want a hotel directly on the sand, you will pay considerably more.

Which Park Shore rooms have Diamond Head views?

The Premier Ocean View rooms, on the highest floors, and the Ocean View Junior Suites are the categories the hotel sells with Diamond Head crater views. Oceanfront rooms face the ocean instead, and Standard rooms are described as city view.

What time is check-in at Park Shore Waikiki?

Check-in is at 3 PM and check-out at 11 AM. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and may cost extra; same-day luggage storage is included in the amenity fee.

Sources

• Park Shore Waikiki: hotel policies and FAQs (amenity fee, parking, check-in, cancellation)
• Park Shore Waikiki: rooms and suites
• Park Shore Waikiki: special offers
• Park Shore Waikiki: about the hotel
• Queen Kapiolani Hotel: FAQs (parking, check-in)
• Hotel-Online: completion of the 2013 Park Shore Waikiki renovation
• Kayak: Park Shore Waikiki price history