Marci K.
June 2024
The condo was in a great location with a beautiful view of the beach and park.
Andrea G.
May 2024
Needs a deep clean. From windows to the showers to the floor to the balcony. Other than that it’s an amazing little spot. Has everything you need and the staff is really nice. The parking is the best! Book in advance! Loved our stay overall.
Melissa F.
May 2024
I hate to give "conflicted" reviews. There were good things about this property (mostly the location- (loved not being in the heart of the city)), loved having ocean-view, greenspace-view (the zoo was across the street), the roof-top deck and views were astounding. But the room was a great disappointment. The floor was fairly nasty (I am sure there was dirt or God knows what stuck on it in places) and it grossed me out. I did not want to spend any time in the room as it felt claustrophobic, partially because the lanai sliding doors were shielded by the bed. The lanai area was also very dirty and cluttered with beach gear. It was just not somewhere you wanted to spend any time on (the lanai)(or the room, for that matter). The couch was also a micro-suede material which gets scummy over-time and should be replaced. The curtains next to it were difficult to open because the sofa arm interfered with it. These are all things that easily could be improved to make this a 5-star stay. I would recommend that the furniture to be re-positioned (such as the bed in front of the window, the glass table between the kitchen and the patio doors, the armoire on the right wall and the sofa in the middle of the room facing it. That way i think the space would be more inviting. Learning on the last day that the windows actually slid all the way open opening up the room was a good find, too late. And one last suggestion. A Keurig would be a huge help for guests who drink different coffees.
William S.
May 2024
I was very impressed with the unit, the staff and the location. Felt very comfortable with knowing Mark was always available and responded quickly. The staff for the hotel was very friendly and helpful.
DAVID
April 2024
Located directly above a raucous bar and the bed/mattress was squeaky and very uncomfortable.
John G.
March 2024
We stayed here 3night and 3 on the north shore. This is a great location to explore the south side of the island.
Ryan L.
December 2023
Hotel has a great location and staff our very friendly, suite was clean and had a great view of the beach from our balcony.
Sophia R.
December 2023
I really enjoyed my stay. The place was small and cozy, probably a little too small. There were two adults a 14 & 9 yr old (just to give you a visual). It was frustrating trying to get around in the place because how small. I’d say it’s more for just two people. To get into the place, we had to enter a pin at the door but a couple times it wasn’t taking out pin and we were locked out for a couple mins. We just continued to put the pin in and eventually it worked. That was a bit frustrating too. The bed we slept on was squeaky and didn’t feel too stable but overall the place was clean, when we had questions, they were answered. The balcony area was an amazing view of the sky and the ocean. If you went up to the 10th floor that was an open space where you can watch the sunrise and the sunset which was beautiful. If you need to do laundry, they sell laundry pods downstairs at the desk but the lady was nice enough to give us a couple for free. The parking was difficult to find, be ready to walk. Other than that, the location was PERFECT. Literally across the street from the Honolulu Zoo and beach which my kids really loved because they visited the beach everyday we were there. Downstairs is a close by ABC store and Starbucks. There was a Hamburger spot connected, a bit pricey but the food was amazing. Around the corner walking distance was a lot of places to eat at and different stores that carried things like beach stuff, clothes, souvenirs, etc…Overall, I’d stay again. 🙂
Kelly H.
December 2023
This was an absolutely wonderful place to stay. It was near everything I was looking for and extremely family friendly. I can’t wait to come back and visit. We will again use this location. Mark and the front desk staff were fantastic to work with. There was even beach stuff from previous guests that were there for guests to use. Thank you so much for a fantastic experience!!
Kurt P.
December 2023
Nice place, accommodating and close to everything we wanted to do.
Cheryl F.
December 2023
The listing was very accurate. Yes the bar downstairs is loud but we came prepare with earplugs and slept fine. The view is incredible! Diamond Head and the beach from the lanai. Communication was good and everything went smoothly. If there was 1 thing I would change it would be the bed frame. The matress is comfortable BUT the bed frame squeaked and groaned everytime you move. Changing out to a frame that is not metal would make a huge difference. Also it could use some more dishes. 1 bowl only. We ended up using a plastic lid from an ABC meal for another bowl. But it was a great room in a beautiful area and we loved staying there.
Christine N.
December 2023
I loved it, definitely made my trip that much more amazing being so close to the beach. Clean and perfectly what I needed!
Madison
October 2023
We had an amazing stay, there was 3 of us. We all slept in the Queen bed. A lot of the reviews I read about the bar a level down being loud but we were not bothered at all by any noise from it, as it was not loud. We were asleep by 9/10 & up at 6 everyday doing stuff. In a very convenient location. The staff at the hotel was super nice every time we left & came back we got a nice greeting. Would for sure stay again at this location. Laundry on site, pool, very short walk to the beach & it is located by an ABC store which has all the essentials.
Jane D.
October 2023
Our stay in Waikiki was relaxing adventurous. Our condo room was directly across from the zoo and we were 1 building off of the beach and ocean surf. There were many restaurants, shops and attractions to keep us busy. We hiked to the top of diamond head and had panoramic views of the beach, ocean & city. Condo was lacking wine glasses & drinking glasses. A full set of dishes including bowls would be nice. Coffee filters, sugar & powdered creamer would be a plus. Pool was closed the first week we were there and opened last day we were there. Overall, received value for what was paid. Great location.
Jeff B.
September 2023
I always like to visit Hawaii for my birthday, this year I was traveling alone & just needed a place close to everything.This condo was just that, it is just steps away from Waikiki beach & all the shops & restaurants on Kalākaua Ave.
As far as the condo there are a few things to take in consideration so your not surprised,
As said in other reviews this condo is next to a bar/dance club that goes late, but it didn't effect my sleep as I was out late most nights or tired from the days events & slept fine. if your a light sleeper it may effect you so bring ear plugs.
There was parking available at the condo at the time I booked. it was nice not to worry about if I could find a spot on the street so it was expensive ($30 a day) but it was worth the hassle of finding a spot.
the staff at the condo was very helpful and was happy to help with any questions I had, Mark was fantastic with any questions
the condo is a little dated, & the bathroom could use a update& the water drain was slow draining, but nothing that effected my stay. fresh towels & beach towels where available in the room as also beach chairs & boogie boards, not sure how good they were as I didn't use them, but was nice they had them.
would recommend they add a small cooler for the beach,
The condo needs more cups as there was 1 lol it would have been nice to have more than 1.
There was coffee cups plates utensils pots & pans a coffee maker
I enjoyed my stay & would recommend this unit to family & friends
Rose
August 2023
was VRBO so no one at hotel was "responsible" for you. No clean linens available so had to do laundry every night. Staff was nice about it though. Picture on expedia showed a small cot in room which was not there. They did have the boards for kids to use in ocean available in room!!!! Would stay again.
Jane W.
May 2023
This place was exactly as pictured and described. Small but clean, efficient, and well appointed. Two individuals--ie, not sharing a bed-- stayed there without a problem
Perfect location for the beach. Close to Diamond Head. Pretty easy access to major roads
It's right above a bar and it's on a busy street so there can be noise, but it wasn't particularly loud and it didn't affect our sleep
Mark was a great host. Quick to respond and very helpful.
This was a great choice for my friend and me and I would absolutely stay there again
Shelby B.
April 2023
Our favorite place to stay. Super easy communication with Mark who is always helpful. Great location and is walkable to everything you could need. The bar directly below can get noisy- but earplugs work great while sleeping and the noise has never bothered us. Also- that bar has excellent drinks and the friendliest staff with a beautiful view. Thanks for another great stay!
Julius
April 2023
This property is a perfect place to stay if youre looking for cheap but close to everything you need in Waikiki Beach area. Walking distance to the beach, amazing view especially in Level 10th. Perfect area for chilling and sunrise view. Room is clean and has all the things you need. Room might be a little bit loud due to bar below but tolerable especially after a whole day of walking and swimming, it did nor bother us. If you are looking to a place to stay, check this out and staff are all helpful and friendly. We tried Teddy's burger too and it was deliciously good.
Mark is really accommodating and communication is up to date. No regrets for booking this place. We had a nice stay here and we love the Waikiki. We will come back hopefully this year.
Shigeko
March 2023
The property is at a very nice location and clean. The communication w the owner was smooth and it was a good value overall. There are some maintenance issues we’ve noticed. The metal bed frame was not secured well and it had loud metal hitting and squeaking noises. The mattress was ok for sleeping, but the frame noise woke us up whenever we moved and it felt unsafe. I guess Honolulu Grand provides cleaning service, but the dish soap, shampoo, conditioner,and body wash were all watered down heavily and they did not lather and we needed to use our own. The unit is on the 3rd floor, so we could hear a talking, singing,etc. from the bar downstairs till 1am. The bathroom did not have a fan, but I understand that the building itself is a old structure. It has a plenty of storage space, so I would use it again as long as the bed frame issue is addressed properly.
Shannon Elaine
March 2023
As stated in the description, this room is directly above Hula's which was fine with me because we were there almost every night anyways. The bar doesn't close until 2:00, so if you want a quiet night's sleep early in the evening...this room is not for you. Room was clean, and had all the amenities we needed. The bedframe however was VERY squeaky!!! If you're a light sleeper, this will annoy you. Also...no fault of this room, but there was a lot of construction/remodeling going on in the unit next to ours which was irritating. All in all, great room in an EXCELLENT location. Owner communication was really good also.
Ardith R.
July 2022
The room was right above a nightclub, which I wasn't aware of...and I was staying during a holiday week/weekend. The neighbors next door seemed to be renovating because there was a lot of banging and noise coming from the other side of the bathroom.
Otherwise, everything else was convenient.
Aubrey A.
July 2022
If you are in need of a comfortable spot to rest in-between touring the island or visiting the beach, this condo was the perfect location for all the things!
With a beautiful view of Diamondhead, Honolulu Zoo, and the beach just down the block, its a great place to have the perfect combination of nightlife and vacation vibes.
While on a busy street you don't hear much action around the building itself or the outside street. Only time that there is a decent amount of noise is from around 8pm-2am from the 2nd floor Hula Bar/Grill which can be a little much if you are a light sleeper. I suggest earplugs or sound cancelling earphones if you need complete silence to sleep.
Bed was very comfortable, but the tile floor can get sandy quick so I suggest taking off your shoes coming right at the door to avoid a sandy floor or laying a towel down in the walkway to catch anything.
AC is great, not loud at all, and overall the space is lived-in comfortable, meaning its not brand new but is in good condition.
There were only two downsides to this rental that were ultimately inconsequential. One was that the chairs included in the room were broken so couldn't use them at the beach and the second being that the iron was a little dingy so I wouldn't suggest using it if you don't want to hurt your clothes.
Great location for the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Beach, restaurants, and there are 2 convenience stores and coffee shops just down the block.
Parking in the area is limited to Zoo parking or street parking if you can find it, so that can be tricky if you are adverse to doing a little walking to and from your car everyday. Bike rentals are just down the main street by the beach and in the ally beside the hotel is a moped/ mini tour car rental service as well.
Overall I'd stay here again in a heartbeat, loved it for my weeklong stay in Waikiki!
elaine s.
April 2022
The unit was clean and with all the simple amenities. The sink faucet wasn't great though, not enough water flowing. The location is very close to the beach. But it get noisy at night due to the bar below it. For light sleeper it might be an issue.
Cheryl L
October 2021
Sooo noisey!!! Lots of street noise/traffic noise all night.
Don M.
December 2019
I had a great experience from the very start with the communications between Mark Howard and myself. He answered every question I had in a very timely manner. The condo was clean and near everything I needed it to be. Great location! Great experience!
Dini M.
November 2019
Windows were dirty but over a great location and perfect for our holiday
September 2019
Everything was great but the room could really use a new sofa bed. Bed is very broken. Would definitely stay here again though!
Becky C.
July 2019
The room itself had enough space for my husband and 2 boys (both under 10). The location was awesome for walking to the beach, zoo, pier, restaurants, bus stops, and even Diamond Head if your up for the 6.5 mile hike to the top of Diamond Head and back (my kids did it!).
The only drawback to this location was downstairs bar/weekend nightclub that has music on till 3am every night, so if you’re are light sleeper or looking for a quiet location this part of Waikiki is not for you.
Diyonne R.
June 2019
I chose this HomeAway, because I used to live in Oahu, I knew exactly this location and how close to everything it is. Walk to everything, or hop on a bus just out front and go anywhere, almost across from the beach, some people would say, it's directly across from the beach. Basically this location is the best. The apt was clean and check in was easy. We we're really never in the apt except to sleep. Now there is a bar that plays music and closes at 3am below. That didn't seem to bother us. But if you want "absolute quiet" then maybe not this place. Waikiki in general is not a super quiet place. But if you don't care, stay out late or any noise doesn't bother you? then this is the best location by far. And the price you can't beat. We will definitely rent here again.
Iwona C.
April 2019
The toilet had to be shut off because of the leak that couldn’t be fixed until the next day. We were offered a couple of options to move (none in our building) but we were very happy with the outcome. The new place was closer to eateries and not as to the side of town as the original booking. Host very friendly and caring!
Laurence C.
August 2018
The location of the condo is perfect we loved it. Nothing to say about the response time from the owner and the service we received when we got there everyone was nice. We were 4 adults staying in the condo and using the sofa bed, the condo says it accomodates 4. The sofa bed needs some reparation, springs are broken and it was not super comfortable. The bed was ok if you are only 2. The ac was working but not the remote, we tried changing batteries and it didn’t work either so we could not ajust the ac. The coffee maker was broken so we bought coffee but could never make any. There were only 3 plates and 3 bowls but we were 4. I knew it was going to be a small place for 4 but I was expecting at least to have enough of everything for 4 persons. The bathroom was not so clean, the sink could have had an extra clean up. But everything worked well. It gets really hot in there because there is no ventilation, even if our showers were not really hot, so we used a fan and let the door open. To make food you have to shut down the ac otherwise the breaker stops. Cooking in there was not a good experience. There’s a bar under the condo and we can hear music everyday of the week and and more on weekend so if you are not a good sleeper think about it. We were able to sleep with the noise of the fan and ac thanks to those but it is not a quiet place. Overall I still recommend this place because location is great but if the owner could make some improvement it would be even better.
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