Having travelled to Honolulu at least once a year for the past 10 years, we have been able to 'tailor' the two weeks to suit our needs each time.
This is the first year we have stayed at Miramar and found the accommodation more than adequate for our needs.
The very comfortable Deluxe room was of ample size ( larger than rooms at more expensive hotels we have stayed at) with a spotlessly clean bathroom, perfect size balcony overlooking the pool with plenty of afternoon sunshine. The best feature was the quietness - no traffic noise and no tourist buses arriving at 6am- yet it is in the heart of Waikiki with the Food Pantry and The Bus stop across the road, International Market next door and within walking distance of many features. PERFECT.
If one avoided getting out of the lift on the fifth floor, the hotel was fine. The fifth floor foyer is GRIM and needs a good clean out. There are tatty signs and sad plants, tired floor tiling, a mismatch of seating and several incongruous drink machines to assail the senses, as this area provides access to the dining room and the pool area.
A disappointing aspect was that after arriving from Sydney at 10.30am we were not able to access our room until after 3pm - a real nuisance as we had left home at 10am the previous day to travel to Melbourne, fly to Sydney, wait the 2+ hours then fly on to Honolulu (plus the four hours time difference). All we wanted was a shower, change out of our winter clothes and get settled. Being so tired and in need of somewhere to relax, it felt as if we were wasting the first day of our all too brief two weeks. Along with others who were waiting for access to their rooms, we ended up 'snoozing' on the lounges in the foyer until 3pm.
On departure day, we had checked out and left the hotel before 5.45am, as had a number of other tourists. Thus in such a considerable time frame, it must be surely possible for newly arrived guests to access their rooms prior to 3pm

This is a very nice hotel that is centrally located in Wakiki, next to the INternational Centre at a reasonable price. The breakfast is very good and the hotel staff are extremely friendly. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who would like to save money and feel good in Hawaii. Aloha.

We just got home from a ten day stay at the Miramar. (June 23 - July 2)

This is a great hotel for people wanting to be close to Waikiki, but not have to pay the higher prices on the main strip (just one block away).

This is a nice hotel that is a solid 3+ star hotel. It is not a one of the glitzy and polished hotels - but it is clean, with adequate room space, great front desk, helpful and polite staff, and attentive housecleaning services.

The pool is simple, as is the restaurant, and pool bar - and all three are on the same floor.

For my family, what was fun about staying at the Miramar is that it is so centrally located to most of the excitement at Waikiki. We enjoyed wallking around the International Marketplace and adjoining shopping plazas. The shops all look the same, and the prices are all about the same too.... so just browsing in the stores was fun to see all the nick-naks and shirts and Hawaii memorablilia. There was enjoyable (free) shows at the food court.

And just outside the IM is the action of Waikiki with the beaches, shows and hotels and restaurants.

In summary, if you want a more affordable hotel with a pleasant staff, adequate accomodations, and a GREAT location, the Miramar is the place to go. Aloha!

Miramar is still the best budget stay in Waikiki. We stayed there 4 years ago so I was worried it might not be the same...it was better. They are in the process of installing WIFI (much needed). Other than that, they have everything you need and if they don't, it's a short walk to the ABC store(s). We skipped breakfast a couple of mornings to eat at Smorgy's across the street (very good for the money). Breakfast at the hotel is borderline okay but not great. Good for quick coffee and juice if nothing else, but they have hot food too. Close to the beach and you can use the beach towels by the pool, by signing them out. Kind of a noisy at night so if you are a light sleeper, I suggest ear plugs. The walls are very thin. Pool bar was enjoyable as we met a lot of nice people there and the drinks and service were great. Not a 3 star but we would stay here again if the price doesn't go up. I look for them to raise it as soon as they have all the upgrades complete. Waikiki is becoming a minature Vegas and we were not impressed with the town but still love the Miramar and it's staff. They should open a branch on the North Shore...we would stay there every time.