As for a hotel suggestion, almost all of the hotels in Waikiki have a pool. Some are more elaborate than others but most all of them have one. As long as you are in Waikiki you’ll be near the beach too.

As for the other things (mid range, top service, romantic), I would suggest you check out the Waikiki Beach Marriot (http://www.marriottwaikiki.com/). It’s a bit more than you have budgeted but it’s well worth it. They are running a special right now I believe where you stay 3 nights and get the 4th free so you might come out within your budget anyway.

Another suggestion would be to check out the Sheraton family (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/index.html). That family will provide you with top notch service, is very near the beach, and is near to your price range.

Another less expensive but still clean and nice are the Outrigger family of hotels. This chain are known to be nice but not extravagant and on the lower end of the rate scale (http://www.outrigger.com/). The service will be a bit better in some of the bigger hotels as far as services goes but customer service is the same across the board in the major Waikiki hotels.

If I had to choose between these hotels, I would go with the Sheraton chain, especially their flagship hotel which is the Sheraton Waikiki. That hotel is right on the beach and provides excellent service (my wedding reception was actually held there and it was wonderfully romantic).

Good luck in finding something that fits your needs and once again, congratulations!

Resortquest At The Executive Centre Hotel (200/nite)

Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber (150/nite)

Aqua Waikikii Wave (150/nite)

Outrigger Luana (150/nite)

Waikiki Parc Hotel (160/nite)

Visit and click ‘Check Availability’. Choose your dates, then sort by price.

Definitely check out reviews on and read what others have to say before you decide!

Have a great trip!