Steve T.
July 2024
The view was great. The bed was comfortable. The elevators were SLOW. The parking was a bit small for a larger car.
Kelly H.
July 2024
2nd time staying at the Banyon - first time in Tower 2, and this time in Tower 1. Wonderful location, spacious, ease of access (except some very slow elevators), coffee shop and little market on the ground floor. Close to everything - the beach, zoo, restaurants, and the infamous ABC stores. Even checked out the BBQ area this trip, which was super easy and convenient. Beach chairs and beach towels were provided, along with some boogie boards. Excellent time, and will return and stay in this exact unit again!
Linda H.
May 2024
Stayed 3 nights. Clean unit. Has everything you need. Great location. Cable and internet. A binder left in the unit with everything you need to know, place to eat and see. Mark was great to deal with. Got back to us quickly when we had questions. Check in was easy, which was great because we were already up over 24 hours and very tired when we got to the unit. Thanks Mark .
Linda H.
April 2024
Great place.
Only fault was the living room couch would swallow you up when sitting on it, and the pull out mattress was done in. Must replace
Reagan B.
April 2024
The apartment is beautiful, very clean, well stocked. Although we have not met the hosts we were welcomed when we opened the door with the A/C and lights on. We were here for one of us to recover from a surgery so appreciated the space to walk around in the main room and have many nice places to sit including the lanai. The bed was very comfortable too. The only thing is the shower water was not very hot. The other faucets were though. We had a lovely stay, would stay again as well as highly recommend this property. It’s a block from the beach too!
Herb R.
January 2024
We enjoyed our short stay at this unit. The corner gave us several additional windows on the south side adding to the views of the ocean. The unit was clean and had all the kitchen and beach equipment we needed Thanks for a great time.
June T.
January 2024
I was not happy with this property,the bedroom carpet was filthy.couldn’t sit on balcony always big puddle of water there and nothing to mop it up with,no mop to mop floors with,no ironing board.All in all the unit is very run down and needs an update.The bed was comfortable but it was so high I had a hard time getting into it.Also there was dead bugs in dresser drawers and washed all the dishes and cutlery before I used them.
Yvonne H.
December 2023
Inside was great, well stocked and clean. Location was walking distance to anything for us. We did rent a car, so we could visit other parts of the island, so the included parking was a huge plus!
Mark was incredibly helpful and responsive, even for little things and quick questions.
100% recommend!
Jenny L.
December 2023
Tidy, spacious unit for 2. Having a kitchen is great for snacks, leftovers and breakfast. Perfect location. We had a great time!
Jeff O.
December 2023
I can't say enough good things about this place. The location to the beach and city amenities was perfect. Having a parking pass for our rental car was a huge bonus. The location is so great, we were able to drive around and see so much of the island, while every day being able to come back and walk down to Waikiki beach within minutes. My family can't wait to go back, I would stay in this condo again for sure. I wouldn't even bother looking at other places to be honest, no point.
Marie T.
December 2023
Everything was just as advertised. Our stay could not have been more relaxing.
Robert P.
December 2023
It was a nice place. We enjoyed the stay there and the place was really nice. However it was noisy. We heard people talking loud in the street, drunks yelling at 3am, sirens blaring all day and night.
catherine P.
December 2023
Your unit was warm and inviting it had a homey feel. Lots of linen, full size frig. and stove. View of beach from every window. We saw they had something for everyone, kids beach toys and swimming accessories also beach chairs The bed was comfortable but waking up at dawn with a rooster crowing I was not expecting(ha, ha). They also had a large pool with Bar B Ques and a play area for children. Loved It!!
Kathleen S.
October 2023
We would stay here again. The beach is a short walk away. The unit was well equipped and clean. However, the carpets and rugs could use a good cleaning or even replaced. The bed was very comfortable. The easy and free parking was definitely appreciated. We enjoyed the balcony and beach chairs.
Charleen A.
October 2023
This unit was perfect for my husband and I. It was very clean and well maintained. It was convenient to everything!
We would definitely stay at this condo again in the near future.
Andrew B.
September 2023
Spent just over a week.
The unit is comfortable & everything works.
Nice balcony to sit outside for coffee or cocktails.
SUPER comfy bed!
Many times the bed can be a let down but the bed was terrific.
Mark was helpful & responsive to our questions.
Would definitely stay here again
Carol S.
August 2023
Good location. Comfortable, except sofa bed desperately needs new mattress. Master queen bed was very nice. Enjoyed the balcony. Nice place!
Ronald J.
July 2023
Perfect location easy to find things nearby, bonus if there’s a bike shop a block away- easy to rent a e-bike and get around. Had an issue with that water control in the shower but they came and fixed it within an hour.
Stephen S.
July 2023
A wonderful place to stay in Waikiki! A spacious property with everything you need to enjoy yourself and relax with views of the ocean as well as the inner island. Great communication with the property owner made this a seamless and stress-free vacation stay!
Beth S.
July 2023
Plenty of room for our family of 4. We really enjoyed being close to the beach and having the beach toys to use. My kids learned to boogie board!
Angela K.
July 2023
Great location-nice corner unit-quiet, comfortable, clean, spacious. Has everything we needed and then some. Host is excellent. Views off the porch are fantastic. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Richard S.
June 2023
Stayed several times at this rental end unit
Shannon L.
May 2023
We loved this location and the property itself. It was within walking distance of the beach, the zoo, and restaurants. It's very clean and has a gorgeous view.
Lori H.
May 2023
They answered all questions and they quick reply
Martina E.
April 2023
Our family consisted of my husband and I and our almost five year old son. The pull out bed was great for the kiddo but would probably be uncomfortable for a larger teen/adult. Otherwise everything was as advertised - the kitchen was stocked with dishes and cookware, and some spices. We spent a good amount of time on the balcony and enjoyed the view of the water, boats, and surfers. There are some beach things stored there - chairs, straw beach mats, and beach toys. The walk to the beach is quick - we loved being a block away from the water, restaurants, and entertainment. The zoo is also within walking distance and we spent a few hours there during one day of our visit. Diamond head crater is a 15 minute drive and so worth the visit! We will definitely look at booking this property again.
Malisa H.
April 2023
Not sure whether to brag about how convenient this location is or the view. Being beachside isn't in my price range, so a block away is just perfect. It's clean, basic, spacious, no wait on the hot water, bed is decent. Can't hear other tenants, but you may occasionally hear the street-the payoff for being so convenient. Maybe bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper. Fully functional kitchen with excellent view of the Pacific. Would stay here again.
Laura B.
February 2023
The listing was very accurate, with superb directions for checking in, parking, and dealing with issues. The apartment itself was a nice corner unit. Plus, there were beach towels for use and a few small beach accessories which came in handy!
Cleanliness could be improved- cups and dishes had to be cleaned before use and the pull-out couch blanket was dirty. I think the carpet could use a good steam clean. Regardless, we would stay here again as this vrbo offered a great value and location for the price! Plus, the host was attentive. Thank you, Mark.
Frank G.
December 2022
Unit is well kept up and stocked.. Property manager has done an excellent job setting it up, and communicating with us. Suggestions: Fix the sliding doors. The inability to move easily detracts from things done right. The A:C is noisy and opening the outside doors allow street noise to override television. Ceiling fans would be an improvement.
All in all we enjoyed our visit. As we have rented many other Banyanunits this is one of the best.
Cheers
Vitalii B.
December 2022
Very good experience, we would repeat in the future.
Noi W.
November 2022
We like the location of the property and the host was very responsive. I like that we have the parking permit at the building.
Martha G.
November 2022
The place was comfortable. Excellent location. Free parking was a plus. Communication was good. Will stay there again.
Victor R.
November 2022
While the property was clean and in a great location; actually dealing with the host was terrible. We were staying here for a week. We were only given two rolls of toilet paper and there was no extra amenities in the property we could use if we ran out of anything. We went to the front desk and asked if they had and toilet paper we could use and they asked if we were staying with them and they wouldn’t give it to us, since we weren’t staying with them and we would need to get ahold of the host, which we never could. We also had issues with the TV’s. We couldn’t get them to work and we called the Host and they stated that they weren’t on the property and would call us. A few days passed and nobody reached out to help with the TV’s. They also asked if we could take the trash out, but we were given no trash bags.
Erin M.
October 2022
Myself, my husband and 17yr old son stayed in Mark's apartment for 11 nights in September 2022. What am amazing apartment it is! Super roomy, well furnished, awesome views and perfect location. Situated at the Honolulu zoo end of Waikiki, the Banyan is a little quieter than other places to stay and this suited us really well. The apartment came with a carpark which saved us money and made having our own vehicle really convenient. We spend many hours poolside which although is a little small was never overly crowded. I would thoroughly recommend people stay at this apartment and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Communication and instructions from Mark were prompt and easy to follow.
Betsy W.
October 2022
It was very easy to check site out and make reservations accordingly.
Bee D.
September 2022
The condo in the Waikiki Banyan was EXTREMELY clean! The rooms were well appointed and everything we needed was in the condo. ABC store nearby for quick groceries too. The parking garage was attended and felt safe for our rental car. The building is old, but that did not transfer into this condo at all. The pool and hot tub were fine, just regular but good. My family and I spent just 3 nights in Waikiki after 12 nights in Maui relaxing and doing beach and snorkel things. We were going to be very busy in Oahu with different activities and this was the perfect location for a home base, and with free parking! My boys were able to walk to the surf shop (shout out to Moku Surf on O'hua!) for their lessons and board rental, and it felt like a safe area even returning 9-10pm. The condo had a few floats and boogie boards also, and was about a block from the beach. I highly recommend this condo for someone wanting to stay in Waikiki.
Yarra H.
July 2022
Wonderful and great
Hae Min Y.
June 2022
Comfortable stay and great to have a parking space on the garage!
Lawreen B.
June 2022
Perfect location close to beach, shopping and dining. Nice condo, clean and comfortable.
Richard S.
June 2022
Walking distance to beach. Beautiful views of Waikiki very clean
James F.
May 2022
Couldn't be more pleased with our choice!!
Barry D.
May 2022
Older building but clean unit.
Walking distance to beach, zoo and shopping.
Thomas M.
May 2022
Very clean. Convenience store on 1st floor was so convenient. 1 block to the beach. Parking is key here. Convenient and included with the stay.
liz c.
April 2022
We had a wonderful stay in this condo! Great views and close to everything. Just the right amount of space for myself and two kids. Nice bonus to have the boogie boards, beach chair and beach towels. Kitchen was small but well appointed. Thanks for the stay!
James M.
April 2022
Unit is a block or so from the beach and a ton of shops and restaurants (5min walk). Unit itself had everything my son and I needed for the week. Great communication from Mark and Team.
Matthew R.
March 2022
Very easy check-in and communication with the owners. Unit had everything we needed. Even though it's on the 12th floor, road noise was still pretty loud, even with all the windows closed. The hotel had a nice outdoor pool, hot tub and kids area on floor 6. Nice little breakfast spot in the lobby.
Conrad J.
February 2022
There was a group of us for a soccer tournament so worked well all to be in the same building and be able to gather on the common bbq patio area. Short walk to beach and all amenities.
Some plastic glassware and dish ware for the unit would be great since you are not allowed to have glass at bbq/pool area.
KEITH S.
January 2022
This a middle aged property, it’s very clean and safe. The staff are polite, courteous and professional. Our room was nice, spacious, clean and had all the amenities. The perfect location. Mahalo Mark for an easy stay!
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Keith Sadanaga
Dmitry T.
December 2021
the owner of the condo needs to improve some things, for example, replace the mattress on the couch, it is terribly squeezed, it is impossible to sleep on it!!! Add towels for the beach, there are only 3 of them.
Richard S.
November 2021
Really enjoyed staying at this property parking is convent along with shopping and beach. I would stay again
Christine E.
September 2021
Great location just a block drom the beach. Having free parking with stay was a bonus. This particular was clean and well stocked with kitchen ware, appliances, and towels. Unwinding in one of the 2 hot tubs was great and de-stressing. Just about anything you could want was within walking distance....shopping and dining. We plan on staying at this location again in the near future. And yes, Oahu is a nice change from Maui with more activities, food selection, and shopping.
September 2021
Have stayed in this building quite a few times. This unit was as described and we had a comfortable stay. It included beach towels and gear/chairs (didn’t use). The unit faces intersection of Kuhio/Ohua, so there’s traffic noise. Couple of items: on several different stays, this one included, we’ve encountered people smoking in nearby units and the smell flows into the unit when the slider is open. It’s supposed to be non-smoking, but have heard that residents are allowed??? Property/building managers should address this so everyone can enjoy the Hawaiian air, especially for those with allergies. The other item was on the last nite, we encountered a ‘B52’ roach. I realize we’re in HI and it happens, however, perhaps the building maintenance needs to be aware. Also, Instructions should include that door needs to be locked upon exit (won’t be locked if just shut door). One last minor item, there were no extra trash bags for the kitchen trash can, but we managed. Overall, we had a good stay.
Maria Antonette S.
August 2021
The goods: location, location, location, parking, spacious corner unit, ocean views from bedroom, kitchen and balcony, parking was easy, friendly staff, did I mention parking?
Opportunities for Improvement: Internet was a bit on the slow side, furniture was dated, larger dark stains on the bedroom carpet, water toys were old and boards were cracked so either replace or get rid of it altogether and remove the picture showing they are available.
My biggest issue was that there were only 3 beach towels when we indicated there were 4 of us. Again, that is my biggest complaint - not even a complaint just an FYI.
Overall, great condo, great value, great responsiveness of mgmt. team, and super close to all cool happenings and the beach. Thank you and we'll be back! I miss it already!
Allaine M.
August 2021
Simply put, this condo was perfect for our needs during our short trip! Bonus perk was the free parking!
Steven C.
July 2021
Great location, spectacular views, comfortable accommodations; all you need is your bathing suit!
Wily G.
May 2021
amazing experience, would highly recommend
Albert A.
December 2020
Aloha,
This unit is excellent for a vacation rental. The unit is comfortable and provides most of the basic amenities.
This unit is not ideal for business travelers, as the wifi is very basic and the down & upload speeds are slow.
The location of the unit is convenient to public transportation and is about a 15 minutes walk to where the shops and restaurants are located in Waikiki.
5 Stars to the property managers and their communication, very professional, clear and they made you feel welcomed.
I would recommend renting units under their management company.
Mahalo.
stephanie w.
November 2018
Check in was v easy. Laundry soap, etc in unit likely from prior guests. Bed is full or queen, comfortable. Window air con unit did fine. Some street noise comes w locale. Had to add water to toilet bowl to get everything down, only negative. Would stay again by myself. Nice place
February 2018
Once again accomodation and service were excellent...keep up the good work👍👍👍
John C.
November 2017
Location is walking distance to everything in Waikiki. Cost of stay was affordable. Things I liked most:
1. Location
2. Cost
3. Unit was clean and had a great view.
4. The minimart or nearby ABC store carried all items we needed, from food, to laundry detergent.
5. Parking was always easy.
6. On-site laundry. This particular room was near the laundry room and garbage chute -- very convenient.
7. Property manager was very courteous, informative, and easy to talk to.
Things that could have been better / Things that made me frown (a little).
1. I couldn't figure out how to drain the left sink...
2. The building's elevators are on the slow side, it would be nice if they were faster.
3. Minimart charges you extra if you exchange cash for quarters, I suggest bringing your own quarters for laundry.
4. The couch's pull-out bed is not level.
Overall, my stay was great! When I return to Hawaii, I would be happy to re-rent this unit or one just like it.
Tom W.
October 2017
This unit has everything you need for a home away from home experience while in paradise. The full kitchen had all the appliances and dishes to make yourself at home. There is a beautiful view from the kitchen window and the coin operated washer and dryer are located just outside the door. I was there for over 5 weeks and would stay there again in a heartbeat.
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