Marlayna G.
August 2024
Communication was excellent and we were taken care of by manager due to the place not being cleaned upon arrival. They cleaned it the next day, which we appreciated. Air conditioner kept us nice and cool. Condo is in a perfect location and just a block from the beach. We will definitely book again!
Lynne A.
July 2024
it was advertised as a newly remodeled unit. there was dust you could write your name on the coffee table, dust bunnies in the corner on the floor. cracked tile and mold in the tub. towel rack fell when we hung a towel. 1 bottle of shampoo and 3 empty bottles of conditioner. had an open bag of coffee which we did not use. ceiling fan didn't work but got that fixed. there was a phone but not connected. talked to the people on the 5th floor but they told us that it was a private owner and to contact them. not planning on using vrbo again. took pictures but don't see where to attatch.
Megan Q.
May 2024
The place was mostly as expected. The information provided to us in the welcome email was mostly wrong and didn't even contain the correct door code, so we had to call the property manager to even get I to the room. The property manager was not located on site like the provided information said. There also was no beach stuff or sand toys provided like the welcome information said. We were not initially provided enough bedding for all three beds. This was awkward since the property management office was closed by the time we figured this out. They close at like 4:30 pm so if you can't check in until 4 you have very limited time to figure out what you are missing.
The property was pretty clean and the views were great. We really enjoyed the pool and the deck and the nearby beach. It was good to be able to cook and they did have a toaster, microwave and a rice pot. It could use more utensils as we pretty much had to wash a lot.The apartment could use some maintenance the kitchen sink leaks and the bathroom door does shut. The pull out bed was really really uncomfortable and I doubt adults would really be able to sleep there.
The parking garage did have some issues with very narrow spots and difficultly parking. They also said in the welcome information that a SUV would not fit in the parking garage so we rented a sedan. There were lots of SUVs in the parking garage but we did see some large jeeps either scrape the top or have to back out. However a normal SUV would be fine.
Elaine S.
April 2024
This place was large and spacious for our family of four. It was right beside the laundry room, which we use multiple times during our two weeks stay. It had everything we needed and we loved the gallery kitchen versus having a kitchen in the open space. We would be able to be in the kitchen and make some noise while the kids are in the room sleeping. The only thing that I think this place needs is an update on their furniture. The mattresses were not too comfortable, but because we were so tired from the day, everyone fell asleep right away. We would definitely stay here again the next time we are back in Hawaii.
Deborah B.
December 2023
Granddaughters loved the sand toys left to play at the beach. Aquarium, zoo and restaurants close. Bus transportation was excellent. Towels were plentiful, but a dry rack would have been helpful as laundry now 2:50 a load. Supplies limlted. Be prepared to wait a day if call for more. A few teaspoons, a larger measuring cup and 1 smaller pot would be helpful. Furniture was tired, but manageable for 1 week. Had a very pleasant stay. Thank you.
MATSUDA M.
August 2023
Hi' Mr.Dena Dooley
"First of all, it was a relatively low floor this time."Because the fire alarm went off and we had to evacuate on the stairs.
"Overall, the room was spacious, and I could spend a comfortable time with everyone in my family."There was a jacuzzi in the hotel pool, so adults could heal their tiredness, and there was a playground equipment right next to it, so children aged 3 and 5 could enjoy it together."
Furthermore, the location of the hotel was convenient as it was close to shopping and beach.
If I can visit Hawaii again, I would love to stay at the Banyan Hotel."I am grateful to Mr. Dooley, the owner of this room, for having a comfortable time this time.
"Thank you very much.
Mitsuyo Matsuda.
Lena R.
July 2023
This condo is one block from beach
Trolley stop & ABC store around corner
Safeway less than a mile
Downtown shopping walking less than a mile
Convenience everywhere
Slept 4 comfortably
Loved this one - end unit, view of ocean from all windows
Sunny R.
July 2023
The location is excellent one block from Wakiki beach, restaurants, starbucks etc. Parking was included that was a great savings. The apartment and furniture are old. Not a good night sleep one bed you sink in the middle not made for two and the A/C was loud. I called the company to ask for beach chairs that was in the description as being available they provided the chairs within a few hours.
Imelda S.
June 2023
It was a great place to stay at, it was very convenient since we were so close to the beaches, restaurants and stores. We had a great view of diamond head crater, as well as the beach, we were able to see beautiful sunsets as well as sunrises, and view the fire works from our room.
Irma L.
June 2023
The condo was perfect for our family, Spacious ,clean and well-maintained. The parking permit was a plus for us.
Walking distance to the beach.
We'll definitely stay here again.
Tian S.
April 2023
The unit is clean and spacious, laundry room right beside with beach chairs in the locker room is very handy. AC works great. Complimentary parking is a good bonus. Good Mountain View from the balcony.
We would definitely stay here again.
Couple small recommendations, extra blanket for the sofa bed would be nice. Beds would use an upgrade.
Thank you!
John S.
April 2023
Overall enjoyed, the location is great.
Lisa C.
February 2023
Spacious, clean room. We enjoyed our stay.
Anne F.
January 2023
We travel to Oahu frequently and have stayed at the Waikiki Banyon many times in different condo units. We love this location because parking is included and our grandkids love the pool. This unit was not the best. While fairly clean, it is cramped and ill-equipped. The kitchen is not well-stocked and I had a hard time preparing meals. The unit is old and the caulking is failing, walls are dirty, etc. It is a corner unit with lots of street noise.
Sonja W.
October 2022
Property was clean. Well described but the material on the chairs on the lanai were thin and worn. We were afraid to sit on them.
One did rip while we were there. I told Property manager about the chair. Also they did not have anywhere secure to hold our luggage after we checked out. We purposely got a later flight on our last day so we could spend more time on the beach and we couldn't because we had our luggage.
Caroline M.
October 2022
This condo is very well located right by Waikiki beach…. But is has a lot of issues. The apartment was filthy: the floor had not been swiped or cleaned for days, there were dirty plates in the cabinets, dried rice in the microwave and on the kitchen counter, and even hairs in the bed! The AC unit is incredibly loud. One of the beds sinks about 5 inches in the middle, and the futon is super uncomfortable. The place is managed by Kokoresorts, which are NOT in the building anymore. We tried to contact them twice (for extra towels and toilet paper) and only got 50% success rate! The owner could not help us with this issue. You also have to pay for the few electric BBQs available and they shut them down at 8pm whether you are done or not. Oh, and the boogie boards are all broken and the tennis court is not usable. Bottom line: great location, but needs some love and better management.
Sara H.
August 2022
For our family of 5…..Perfect location! Location is within walking distance to everything! Really enjoyed our stay! Would stay again!
July 2022
This condo was amazing! It had everything that we needed and then some. We went with 14 people in our group. Spread through 4 different condos. Everyone else was jealous of how nice ours was! I will always try to rent from Scarlett and Dena Dooley. They took amazing care of us!
scott f.
June 2022
We really enjoyed our stay
Pranot S.
May 2022
The condo was perfect for our family during spring break. Having the larger corner unit and the amenities locker with beach gear was really convenient. A short walk to the beach and Ala Wai canal. Having parking was a huge plus. A small cooler would be a great addition to the beach supplies. The building is older but a great place and value. We would stay again!
Angela W.
February 2022
We could walk to everything in Waikiki, and when we wanted to venture further, the free parking was wonderful. We had 5 adults for part of our stay and there was plenty of room for all of us. When we discovered that the beach umbrella was broken, we received a quick response that if we could purchase an umbrella, we would be reimbursed! Washer/driyer and storage units were in a room next to our unit, but we never heard anyone as being in the corner, there was no sound from any other units! And being in a corner unit provided wonderful cross breeze so we did not need the air conditioner, especially with the bedroom ceiling fan! Full kitchen, only issue was no frying pan, just one small pot and large pots, but we did not really cook. Sofabed had a pretty soft mattress, but we didn't come to HI to sleep! We enjoyed our visit very much and hope to return soon!
Luba A.
January 2022
We love Oahu and Waikiki, my husband grew up there and its always a magical place for us. Banyan is a good property, but listing info should be more accurate, maybe adding extra pics of the view and sleeping arrangements/ doors, and solving problems wasn't set up.
#1 - Pic view on VRBo site is a bit misleading, as from this condo you will not see ocean, only from the small kitchen window where is no space to sit and enjoy. If i knew we would not be facing ocean, i’ll book different place.
#2 Its was 4 people and i asked to provide sheets AND quilts for the sofa bed, but there were only 1 sheet we found, emergency phone # said “ Oh, im sorry, nothing can be done today, but i promise, I’ll let maid know to bring you tomorrow” (((, so today was cold and uncomfortable and nothing happened tomorrow or days after. When after 2 days we came ( attention : only during short business hours) man told us that he has limited quilts and hesitated, but finally provided us with quilt and extra sheet - it shouldn’t be like this. Men said its not a hotel, so what the owner left - this is it.
I can see that condo started to be remodeled- kitchen is new, but air conditioner/ heater is loud and opened balcony door is not a choice- its like opening door into Manhattan- loud noise 24/7, so i suggest bring ear plugs.
#3 - its very uncomfortable sofa bed.
This condo, if remodeled a bit more, can work well - its rare place where 4 comfortably could live with privacy of the door between two sleeping zones, and not being 2 bedrooms its cheaper. Laundry nearby is a plus.
Overall i give 3 stars, but it could be 5 with a little effort. We, of course, enjoyed many areas of Oahu and Waikiki is an amazing place.
Kayla B.
October 2021
We were given specific instructions for checking-in and checking-out so everything went smoothly. We were only a 5 minute walk to the beach, which was SO helpful because finding/paying for parking is really hard! There are so many shops and restaurants nearby as well as destinations close by that our tour buses picked us up at.
There were four of us and it was just enough space. If you have heavier set people or taller people, the beds might be slightly too small. Sleeping on just the couch was comfortable, but when it was pulled out into a bed, it was not the most comfortable place to sleep. We were given a key that opened a locker in the room next door (that also has the laundry room) and it was filled with beach supplies and sports equipment to use!
The front desk did deny us towels because we were in a private unit however, I messaged the host and she responded within 10 minutes and fixed the issue. Super helpful!
The only critiques I have were there was no salt and pepper and when we attempted to use the food processor, it was missing parts so we couldn't use it. Also, the outlet in the bathroom didn't work. Overall, it was a beautiful stay. I recommend it!!
John K.
August 2021
Parking was good. The view from the lanai was good.
Josue O.
August 2021
Really nice property and location, really closed from every thing.
Sarah (flipkey booking) W.
August 2021
We have stayed at a different property in this tower, where we had a great stay, but I didn't realize it was under different management. The location is awesome. The elevators are painfully slow and annoying though. We arrived around 9:30 pm, and our condo didn't have bedding for the pull out bed that we needed. It was not stocked with pool towels either. This property is listed as accommodating 6 people. We only had 4 people and still weren't provided with adequate supplies. It was not convenient to keep running down to the Koko management office to collect what we needed. Overall, I was just disappointed that we didn't have a similar experience to our last stay in a different condo in this building that provided much more in the kitchen, beach chairs, an umbrella, beach bag, cooler, mats, surf board, etc etc. If you're interested in this location, I would not stay in a condo managed by Koko!
Misty R.
August 2021
Only a block from the beach. Easy to carry a lot of items, such as chairs, boogie boards, etc. Lots of stores nearby. Good room.
Noemi G.
August 2021
Over all the condo was great. The check in progress had a glitch. But miss Dena came through and directly and contacted us with the room code to go in. Location was great.
Evelyn N.
June 2021
We loved the Condo, everything was as described. The pool and grills were amazing for my family. The 6 of us - 2 adults and 4 kids had plenty of space.
carol r.
February 2018
I thought that everything was wonderful. You couldn't ask for anything more. I would stay there again. Thank You
Renee R.
December 2017
This is our second time staying here, and we absolutely love it!. Accommodation is clean and comfortable and Dena is very great to communicate with. We will be back again!
John M.
June 2017
The room was located on 14th floor. Had a very spacious living room and a decent space balcony facing the diamond head. Nice view from balcony get to see the pool deck area and people playing tennis. Small kitchen though, however it has a nice Lil window that views waikiki beach area. Bathroom smells like ocean but it's bearable and you'll get use to it. This place and location is pretty convenient to get around. Literally walking distance to everything! We definitely enjoyed our stay and would rent again next time :)
Lisette w.
September 2016
Great location, good views, clean, spacious and comfortable condo. I appreciated the free parking and recreation deck perks. Don't miss dinner at Lulus.
do b.
August 2016
Only a block from Waikiki beach and its board walk was best for the price! Glad I brought with me, "to go condiments" ( I gathered months before) snacks oatmeal, cereal, nuts, ect and was able to get milk from the little store attached to the building. The view from the Lanai was of the pool and street below but that was ok, up high for nice views of diamond head in the back ground. Tastefully decorated but the bath tub/ shower needs a bit of an upgrade, the paint is peeling off its wall! Rainbow drive in, a local favorite for a burger, fish sandwich ect, not far from the condo!
Clinton H.
August 2016
This building is old and in need of some love but for the price and convenience it cannot be beat. Dena's apartment is clean and everything was as described and expected. The key pad system worked well. As a corner unit there is a view of the ocean from the kitchen window and small window in balcony but be aware that the balcony faces diamond head. With so many people staying in these buildings the lifts are super slow to arrive. Parking can be a problem if you're returning later at night and the parking is very tight but functional and having parking is a huge bonus for such a high demand area. Our free wifi in the unit stopped working for a day but after turning the power off and on it is was back and working at a good speed. I'd definitely recommend this apartment as a great value very convenient option for a stay at Waikiki. Thanks for the beach towels as well. Very handy. You've thought of everything. Will book again if back in this part of the world.
John H.
July 2016
Apartment is clean, comfortable, and conveniently located just a block from the beach. The parking garage provides invaluable parking and it is easy to use as there are elevator stops on each level. Five of us were easily accommodated. If there are six in your party be sure to confirm the hideabed has been repaired to sleep two.
JEANNE E.
June 2016
The unit was good for 4 people but 6 would be too crowded. The pull out bed did not work, the couch needs to be clean as well because it smelled. Bathroom door was broken. Location is great! Within walking distance to the beach and stores.
Laudan E.
June 2016
The location of the property was great, centrally located in an ok neighborhood with friendly residents and a great view. The interior condition of the condo was clean, with some updated amenities. The bathroom was a little dingy and small for 6 people to share. We had an experience where water was unavailable for one day of our stay and another day when contractors showed up unannounced to work on the bathroom. The owner was quick to respond to our needs and provide a solution to the inconvenience. Overall it was a great vacation and a great place to lay your head, relax and unwind during our vacation. Thanks!
HERMANN C.
April 2016
We've stayed at 4 different units at the Waikiki Banyan location: Although this one was functional, it was the most lacking and a bit disappointing for the price. It is in need of maintenance. I'd really rate this as 2.5 stars.
Good: Corner unit main window has view of the mountain, kitchen has a small view of the ocean where we stood to see the fireworks during the Honolulu Festival. The property is managed by Koko Resorts who will get you what you need when you go and ask during their open hours (beach towels, beach chair, and hair dryer that was missing so they lent us a new one). Refrigerator is spotless. Stove, TV, A/C, internet, coffee maker, all in good order. Wicker living room furniture was fine though one end table had a cracked top. Beds OK. There is a locker with other beach items to borrow.
Bad/Ugly: When we arrived we saw that the kitchen floor had been swept but the sweepings were not picked up, just pushed to the corner. The bathtub/shower tiles were painted over instead of replaced and many of them had the paint chipped away which looked terrible. The worst was the shower head which looked very old and dirty. Bathroom wall has paint chipped away also. All the cabinets in the unit are very old and the hinges are all rusty and needing replacing. Kettle is really tiny. I needed to constantly boil water for tea. Mugs are old, stained, some are chipped, mismatched of the odds and ends variety. Cutting board is very tiny and of thin plastic. Not much in the way of cooking extras (all our other units had leftover useable items to use --spices, condiments. This just had a 1/2 bottle of oil, salt and pepper. The frying pans have seen better days.
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