The apartment we stayed in was extremely clean and comfortable. The location of the property was excellent for walking to the beach and to the local food trucks. You have a variety of food choices only a few feet from the apartment. All of the food we ate was very good. The building was noisy at times and you can hear the traffic late at night. You can also hear your neighbors talking from their apartments. We had a wonderful time and if I ever go back to Waikīkī I will stay at this VRBO again.
We spent a week in this studio while visiting for a friend's wedding. Pro's:- 10 minute walk to the beach- Easy communication with the manager- You can store bags for a 5 fee per bag- Comfy bed and quiet buildingCons:- The apartment, particularly the bathroom, have a mildew smell - The building is quite old and outdated- The hallways in the building often smelled of smoke from people smoking in other units.
My husband, teenage daughter & myself stayed for 9 nights. The room was clean & comfortable. It got a little tight with the futon folded out & our luggage (no closet space for luggage so it takes up a lot of the empty space. Pool & hot tub were great. Check in & out were easy. Rental is well located with lots within walking distance.
Apartment was nice, but hot. We had the AC running the whole time, but my friend sleeping on the futon was freezing while the rest of us were hot. Very clean though and loved that there were beach supplies and lots of info available everywhere for dining, shopping, and stuff to do!
This was a great place. I loved the view and location. We walked from the room to the harbor in about 5 minutes.
The host was great. We stayed on the north shore the first few nights of our stay. We had to be out of our place by 10am. I messaged the host to see if we could check in earlier and they said the room was ready and we could go in anytime. It saved us from having to figure out something to do for a few hours between locations.
The only thing I wish I had known prior to staying here was the cost of parking. I knew we had to pay and that they only take cash, but to know the daily fee would have been nice. Otherwise, great place to stay for me and my wife.
Clean, secure and well located in Waikiki. AC worked well, bed was comfy and a nice view of the river. No lanai and small studio space with no closets but had what we needed and worked well for our needs. Beach umbrella, cooler and scuba gear provided. The futon is good enough and the blowup mattress is a plus. Lots of sheets, towels and pillow cases. Easy checkin process a please understand parking is $45 per day or $40 for multiple nights - still for the overall price it was sufficient .Would recommend overall and owner replied quickly and was very accommodating. Fridge worked but freezer didn’t freeze, no biggie but good to know. Had hot plate, toaster oven, hair dryer too. Great cute place!
Good experience with this place, we’ll be back soon
I had a couple of questions for the owner, and she got back to me really quickly. The condo is set up really well, so with 3 adults, we did not feel crowded, and everything we needed was there - plenty of plugs, blankets, towels, extra toilet paper and paper towels, a/c worked well, scissors, microwave, toaster oven, little frig. There’s a coffee shop/bakery right downstairs, and other shops/restaurants are nearby. We walked easily to the Convention Center and to the Ala Moana Center. Parking is a little steep at $45/day in the parking garage, but that’s Honolulu, and it’s secure. We would do this again!
Pleasantly surprised with our rental. It was clean and the unit provided everything that we may need but didn’t bring with us such as beach stuff (bag, towels, snorkeling stuff), to umbrellas and sunscreen and after care for sun burns. This unit included a nice work desk area and although the shower was small, it was clean and updated. Parking on-site was pricey and street parking was hit or miss. You don’t need a car - everything is walking distance. Great communication with the manager. I’d definitely rent this unit again!
We had a great time while staying here. The location was awesome, and check in/out was very simple. The host was very responsive, and there were so many things included in the property (beach towels, kitchenette, laundry bag) that elevated our experience. There were the usual lights/sounds of a busy tourist destination, but ear plugs were even already at the property. I can’t recommend enough!
Cheryl & Tom M.
Jan 28, 2024
Very nice
For the price you cannot get a better place to stay. The monarch hotel is really safe, super convenient area. If you’re willing to look plenty of places to park on nearby streets (obviously leave valuable hidden or be smart and bring them with you). Being so close to the beach makes for fun walks at night around the canal, at the beach, to the nearby shops, and more. Overall a really good place for the price. I would recommend this VRBO to anyone who wants to stay in Waikiki.
This place was a great central location for me. I was able to enjoy the beach, hiking, and attending the Maui Invite that was relocated to the Stan Sherif Arena. Close to restaurants and food trucks. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the area and would stay here again.
