Location the aqua waikiki wave is a boutique hotel located less than two blocks from waikiki beach in honolulu hawaii shuttle service from waikiki to ala moana is included hotel features completely renovated in 2006 the aqua waikiki wave features a white marble lobby that highlights paintings of duke kahanamoku riding the waikiki waves during his 1920s heyday the big kahuna a hip tiki tropical setting offers drinks burgers and a variety of games china garden restaurant prepares canto