Aqua Hotels and Resorts owns eight different hotels in Waikiki, one of which is the Aqua Palms & Spa. This 263-room hotel wouldn’t be called “boutique” in many other areas, but in high-rise-filled Waikiki, the Aqua Palms is charmingly small. The Aqua has embraced its Hawaiian setting with tongue firmly in cheek. Palm prints abound in the guest rooms, from cheeky tree-printed bedspreads to palm tree throw pillows to contemporary palm tree art prints. Lighthearted aqua headboards brighten the neutral furnishings. Continental breakfast is delivered to your room every morning. Shiny gray and beige marble add elegance to the lobby, decorated with floor-to-ceiling Hawaiian-themed murals. The rooftop pool has a pretty wave design and wonderful views. The Aqua Palms & Spa is located across from Ft. DeRussy Park; it’s also a stop on the Waikiki Trolley line. The beach is just five minutes away.