I'm going to Honolulu next week. I've stayed twice before at the only gay place on Waikiki, but it's two blocks off the beach. Their only "plus" is a gay clientele, but there's no pool, no grounds, no amenities other than a hot tub and a continental breakfast.
Their rates range from $159 to $199 during low season, and $215 to $255 during high season. This time, we got a room at the Park Shore Waikiki, just across the street from the beach, a short walk to Queen's Surf, for $88 per night, and $25 off that per night for using a MasterCard. Sure, it's nice to stay at a gay-owned place with a gay clientele, but if we're going to see all the guests at the beach, anyway, why stay there for twice the price?