Affordable and safe
Karen S.
July 2024
Easy check in and check out. The place is near the beach, abc store and public transpo. I would include it it my options when I come back to Waikiki.
Franciz Kyle
July 2024
This was a great location and the beach was about a 10-15 min walk. Only downside was parking if you have a car but parking structures and street parking are near if you really look. Other than that, it was nice and had the basics we needed to have a great stay. It was easy to get into the room with the code, water and ice machines were so helpful in the lobby, as well as the mini fridge and microwave in the room. I would stay again if I come back to Hawaii! Thank you!
Corina
June 2024
The location is perfect for me.
I don't recommend If you would like to get luxury accommodation.
This accommodation is suitable people who want to stay like living home
Mifuyu
June 2024
Great location to stay. Close to the beach and the shopping area. The parking rules were changed, hard to get a parking spot.
Zhiruo Z.
June 2024
Good price,good location.
Small,could do with a paint job and a new curtain.
Pretty noisy.
Served our no frills purpose.
tania
June 2024
The view of the mountains is beautiful, with the palm trees swaying, and the cool breezes… Bliss. Char has created a relaxing retreat which has everything one could desire, down to the most minute detail. A comfortable bed and sofa, a complete kitchen, basic pantry items, a bath with ample linens, shower items, washer/dryer w/detergent and dryer sheets, beach chairs, vacuum cleaner, mop, cleaning supplies, a fantastic AC, and so much more…in a secure building… All within two blocks of Waikiki Beach.
We are anticipating a return to our new “island home” next year. Mahalo, Char! 💜🌺💜
Keith Yasuo M.
May 2024
To begin with we were disappointed of the amenities in the room, the closest that we supposed to put our clothes was occupied with the vacuum cleaner and big bag of blow-out mattress, the shower head missing and very dirty and old pillows.
We complained to Richard and he fixed the issue. Reception stuff were very helpful and pleasant to talk to. Locatin perfect close to the shops and few blocks away from
Nikolina A.
May 2024
Comfortable fit for 3 people, situated near the ala wai. Close to everything without being on the main strip, which can be pretty noisy at night. Overall, great stay!
Casey W.
May 2024
Check in was simple, the room is spacious and clean and although small, the kitchenette had everything we needed to cook a simple meal. The only issue, to no fault of the property owner was one particular staff member at the desk was extremely rude, but thankfully didnt have to deal with her but once. Overall, worth every penny and thank you to our host.
May 2024
Perfect location, just a few short minutes walk to beach. Just far away enough from the loud busy beach front. Easy place to stay. Only wished AC was a little stronger since I’m easily hot but I managed ok. Thank you again Mark!
Franklin S.
May 2024
All was as per the description- nice place to stay. Front desk attendants are all very nice. Parking is challenging and since it’s close to everything it can be noisy at night, both as expected.
Adrienne F.
May 2024
The kitchen and accessories are the minimum. The shelf under the tiny fridge is rotten.
The bathroom is useable but needs a complete remodel and deep clean. The floor grout is very dirty. Paint job was terrible.
I’ve stayed at a few similarly priced places in Waikiki and I understand you pay for what you get but I probably wouldn’t stay here again.
Julie S.
April 2024
Everything was great. Very clean. Close to the beach. Perfect spot for 2 people.
Tammy T.
March 2024
Overall a great stay with a great location. Noisy atmosphere but as to be expected in a city. Cleanliness could have been better, and the sink sprayed every direction except down. As stated above, overall a great stay despite minor details.
Jenna
March 2024
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I found this condo last minute 2 months before we were to leave for our vacation. Our initial booking was canceled because the owner of the condo in diamond Head chose to sell his short-term rental. The studio is very basic and you need to treat this like a hotel room. I would normally expect to see a few left over shampoos, sunscreen, toiletry items from previous renters that make it a little easier for us but the place was just like a hotel room with just the basics that you would get from a hotel. If you have that in mind before you book then you will be happy. The location is probably the best feature. You are less than 5 minute walk from the Waikiki Beach. The Waikiki market and international marketplace are just one block down the street on your way to the beach and will provide you with everything you need. The best part was that parking along the canal which the condo building is located near is free. If you're lucky enough to get one then you can save yourself a huge amount of money in parking your rental car. I only had to pay for 2 hours of parking during the two three hour periods from 8:30 to 11:30 on Mondays and Fridays that the canal does not allow parking in order to do maintenance. Overall I would definitely recommend staying here if you're on a budget and want to enjoy the Waikiki Beach area.
Dan T.
March 2024
Good location, lots of easy walking destinations. Moldy coffe grounds in the coffee maker, microwave not working very well, shower curtain moldy. Small fridge, no cooking facilities. Comfortable bed, nice outdoor patio.
ADAM
March 2024
What a great place to stay! Loved the balcony and the bed was so comfortable. Would definitely go back!
Elizabeth
February 2024
The unit is a short walk to everything in Waikiki. Beach towels and chairs are a nice bonus.
Elizabeth P.
February 2024
I was in town to visit my son at college, this place was perfect for the trip - central location, clean, and all the basic essentials provided in the room. Very close to Waikiki Market to buy grocery, food and drink items.
Eric G.
February 2024
The room was excellent, with everything that you need for a comfortable stay.
The only hiccup, is that since this is a privately owned unit in the hotel, parking can be problematic. You need to check daily at 4:00 pm if parking is available as a non-hotel guest for that night. This means that you either need to plan your day around being back at the property for 4:00 pm, where parking isn't even a guarantee, or you need to park off-site.
We found the Hyatt Centric parking structure to be the easiest to get in to, at a cost of $45 a night, and only about a 5 minute walk from the property.
Scott S.
February 2024
We enjoyed our stay at the Aloha Surf Hotel. Older but well maintained. A bit noisy at night in the city. In the middle of everything for tourists.
Norma C.
January 2024
All perfect
Julia
December 2023
My stay in the apartment was 4 1/2 months, I lived in the apartment during my studies. The apartment was very clean. The size of the apartment was perfect for me alone. The apartment is very well equipped, from dishes to towels, to vacuum cleaner, everything is available. The building itself offers a washing machine and dryer on each floor, these need coins. Parking spaces are also available. The location of the property is more than central, within a short walk to the beach, the bus stop can be reached within a minute. There are plenty of shopping facilities. I really enjoyed my stay here, I would be happy to stay again!
Melanie M.
December 2023
Caught by rainny days, hotwater in lobby helped a lot!
Holly H.
December 2023
What a lovely spot just blocks away from the beach!
Carol
December 2023
Great service and very helpful!! Would definitely recommend to someone traveling there!!
Cloe M.
December 2023
The views from the balcony were great. You could see the ocean, Ala Wai canal and the mountains. It is centrally located in Waikiki within easy walking distance to everything.
Richard
December 2023
Simple room. Great communication with owner in preparation for the trip. Good location in Waikiki.
Michelle P.
December 2023
The apartment was centrally located, clean and easily accessible. Communication with the landlord was extremely friendly, quick and helpful. We (two friends) spent a few days exploring Honolulu and the apartment was perfect for that!
Florian K.
December 2023
Wonderful location and beautiful views! Parking is limited and not guaranteed due to space. We ended up having to park at the mall.
Laura B.
December 2023
First off, add $40 a night for parking, that’s a fun surprise! Also we wanted to do laundry because they have a laundromat there, but we were told by the person at the front desk that we need to contact the property manager to get a key. We did, and they never got back with us. Add the creepy mirror that could be a two way mirror at the head of the bed. Made it a horrible stay.
Christi K.
December 2023
Very Hawaiian 🌺 feeling in lobby with seating and good pool area. BBQ spot needs a light to permit cooking past 6 pm. A toaster and broom/ dust pan would complete amenities in our room. The deck door needs fixing as locking mechanism is questionable? Hotel location is perfect to access the heart of Waikiki
Blair G.
December 2023
This studio is in Waikiki and is walking distance to everything in the neighborhood. Eating, shopping, and the beach. Parking was $40 per day
Shawn T.
December 2023
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I stayed here with my family of 2 teenage boys. We cooked bfast the entire stay (5 days). The kitchen is too small to cook. There is no table to eat. But we made it work. We used the chairs in the balcony.
The location was great. It's walking distance to the beach and restaurants. We parked 4 blocks away at Waikiki Banyan ($30/day).
Mark was easy to communicate with. He replies right away.
I wanted to give this place 5 stars but the customer service at the reception was so bad. As a courtesy, we wanted to check in with the reception and just tell them we're staying at the place. But they were soooo rude, esp Vinh. He would smirk and roll his eyes on us. He made sure that we were not his priority. We inquired about parking and he said that his priority is the owner not the renter. All he needed to say was there was no available parking. He did not have to be rude.
Overall, our stay was great. Just ignore the people at the reception area. DO NOT APPROACH them at any time because they will not help.
Chris D.
December 2023
When in Hawaii, the indoors isn't much of a priority, but if it's yours, the lanai and view here are not to be beat! A big priority for me, location, was fantastic- so much walkability (!!) to beach, shops, food, happy hours, and more! And I loved having a door code so I could leave for the beach without worrying about a key or having to have anything on me.
Only possible mark down: ac unit was at bottom of unit, and tucked into an odd little square of the room, so cold air flow (any air flow) wasn't great. But any old little fan could fix that (I didn't bother to ask since I acclimated pretty quickly). Over all, wonderful space, easy and simple everything!
Denny M.
December 2023
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Our stay here was very pleasant and comfortable. The host was fantastic and worked with me on the day of my arrival, even though I hadn't completed paperwork information. He didn't turn me away but graciously worked with me even when it was at his inconvenience. He was polite and accommodating.
The room itself is perfect for two with a cable TV, microwave and small fridge. I don't think there was any roku device which would've made my stay more pleasant but wasn't necessary.
There was a water filter(which was great) and plenty of towls, a vacuum and a broom. Not a ton of toiletries but enough if you're modest about it. There's no kitchen area so you'll have to get yourself cups(or reuse bottles), paper plates and plastic ware for eating.
The bathroom is quaint and works fine.
The view is great. You can just see the ocean to your right with a nice view of a golf course to the left.
There are plenty of stores available for most of your immediate needs within 2 mins of walking.
The nightlife gets a bit loud, especially the cars or early morning garbage trucks. I definitely recommend bringing ear plugs, saved my life. Lol
I forgot to mention that there is indeed an air conditioner and it worked great for us.
All in all, the room was a great and reliable choice. Would book here again. Thanks for having us!
Holli M.
December 2023
The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The location is centralized and very close to everything. Had a pleasant stay overall!
Marigold
October 2023
Great location - easy walk to downtown Waikiki & beaches and near public transport. Only minus: fold-out couch bed is not comfortable at all. Main bed was great. Well-suited for two people, but not three or four.
Sandii P.
October 2023
Nice
Justinian
September 2023
Very comfortable
Vanessa M.
September 2023
The beds were the deplorable conditions. The queen size bed had a huge dip on one side. The twin size bed had lost its frame and was declining towards the floor.
Carpet was extremely dirty.
The sliding door raddled constantly with the slightest wind.
The restroom was very dirty upon arrival.
Dania
September 2023
It was fun, clean & comfortable lodging. The hotel people were polite & helpful. The instructions for the door & locks very easy to follow. We hope to return. Two suggestions, replace the old ironing board & fix the shower that runs hot & cold waterl on while showering!!
FRANCISCA S.
September 2023
It was an amazing experience for being my first time in the island
Ernesto N.
August 2023
The room has everything. Clean, good amenity, and views at the center location of Waikiki. The owner is responsive to any issues or concerns that you have. Great stay.
Naomi Y.
August 2023
Overall location of the property was great, only issue was the noise on the street due to the garbage disposal trucks coming very early in the morning.
Christina K.
August 2023
Our flight was at 5pm so we left Waikiki at 2:30pm. We wanted to leave our luggage at the lobby, but they refused to do so due to liability reasons, which was very disappointing.
Yoshinori
August 2023
Just the right size. Nice location near everything you’d want to visit in town. Parking was tricky.
Justin H.
July 2023
Nice digs. Simple and cute. Everything you need and a great location!!
Lindsey F.
July 2023