Alamanda is as close as I can think to the beach and a very nice resort right in the heart of Orient Village (more or less). Palm Court is another nice one for a resort. If they are looking for an efficiency rather than full service resort as my husband indicated - Bruno's Paradise Bunaglows are wonderful. There is an onsite inground pool, each unit has a nice deck, parking onsite. It is not on the beach but a quick and I mean quick ride (5 minutes or less) to beach. You can drive one block down and get on by Waikiki beach. Some walk it.