Honolulu International Airport (HNL): Approximate driving time is 15 minutes and distance is 10 miles.

Driving directions from Honolulu International Airport: Take the H-1 Fwy heading east. Exit at Nimitz Hwy and follow the signs to Waikiki. Nimitz Hwy becomes Ala Moana Blvd, which merges with Kalakaua Ave. Stay in the far left lane, which becomes Kuhio Ave. Cross Seaside Ave. The hotel is on the right.

Getting there: Shuttles and taxis are located right outside baggage claim, and both are convenient. Shuttles charge $5–15 per person, while a taxi ride usually costs $26–35. Rental cars are another option and are available online.

Getting around: A multitude of shops, kiosks, food stands, and sit-down restaurants are located within walking distance. Many guests also take advantage of the area's excellent public transportation system; there are two bus stops within one block of the hotel. A single fare is less than $5, and a four-day visitor pass is available at designated locations for $16–25. Fees subject to change without notice. Taxis, best reached by phone, are also convenient for short trips. They generally arrive within five to 10 minutes of being called. For special tours, guests can simply step outside the hotel's front door, as various services pick up passengers there. Prices vary based on the tour. Renting a car, even for a day, is a great way to tour the perimeter of the island or visit the north shore. Rental cars are available online.

Restaurant Fuji - Japanese food is served here for lunch and dinner. There's a large sushi bar up front and a tatami room in the rear.

Amenity highlights: Since all beaches in Hawaii are public, guests of the Aston Coral Reef Hotel can walk two long blocks and sun on the same famous, light-colored Waikiki Beach sand as guests of pricier beachfront hotels. Turn the other direction, and guests enter the International Market Place, a colorful bazaar of shops, kiosks, and food stands catering to Waikiki visitors.

Insider tip: Every major tour and excursion service in Honolulu picks up passengers right in front of the hotel. Airport-transport buses also stop here, so getting around the island requires minimal effort.