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and quiet buildingCons:- The apartment, particularly the bathroom, have a mildew smell - The building is quite old and outdated- The hallways in the building often smelled of smoke from people smoking in other units.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.
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
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.
The property was good location to walk to Waikiki. Parked along the Ala wai canal for free daily and the view from the unit was pretty. Only downfall here is the neighbors were really loud some mornings, someone was smoking a cigarette you could smell from our room filled the air, and the bed needs an update BAD. My back was hurting the whole trip because of how awful the mattress was. If they would put a new matress in I would say it would make it way better. Did enjoy that the place was equipped with all supplies you needed like towels, beach gear, and the ac worked really well for it being in Hawaii. Update your mattress please!
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.
The new mattress was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay here. Great location and had everything we needed. I appreciated arriving and having the AC on. Great communication with the owner.
The new mattress was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay here. Great location and had everything we needed. I appreciated arriving and having the AC on. Great communication with the owner.
The property was good location to walk to Waikiki. Parked along the Ala wai canal for free daily and the view from the unit was pretty. Only downfall here is the neighbors were really loud some mornings, someone was smoking a cigarette you could smell from our room filled the air, and the bed needs an update BAD. My back was hurting the whole trip because of how awful the mattress was. If they would put a new matress in I would say it would make it way better. Did enjoy that the place was equipped with all supplies you needed like towels, beach gear, and the ac worked really well for it being in Hawaii. Update your mattress please!
Opening the door to the appartement was just WoW and then the view over looking Waikiki was superb. From the day of the booking throughout the trip, the owner was fantastic. We hope to get the opportunity to stay here for our next visit.
Opening the door to the appartement was just WoW and then the view over looking Waikiki was superb. From the day of the booking throughout the trip, the owner was fantastic. We hope to get the opportunity to stay here for our next visit.
Very clean and supplied with anything we might need. Great location. We would rent this place again. Thank you to the host.
Very clean and supplied with anything we might need. Great location. We would rent this place again. Thank you to the host.
Beautiful studio condo within a hotel. Very clean. Excellent location. Nice view of canal, faces east for sunrise views, can also see ocean. You can easily walk to anything in Waikiki. Beach is an easy 7-8 minute walk. Also on bus route. Host included lots of little extras like snorkel equipment, beach umbrella, boogie board, rain umbrellas, coffee and creamer and sweeteners, dish soap, laundry soap (laundry available in building), as well as regular linens and towels. Kitchen is equipped with normal needs. Big pool and big deck and 2 hottubs. Checkin and out is extremely easy. Host responds very quickly to any questions. Feels like a safe area. I had no problems. It was a perfect home away from home. I would highly recommend this place.
Beautiful studio condo within a hotel. Very clean. Excellent location. Nice view of canal, faces east for sunrise views, can also see ocean. You can easily walk to anything in Waikiki. Beach is an easy 7-8 minute walk. Also on bus route. Host included lots of little extras like snorkel equipment, beach umbrella, boogie board, rain umbrellas, coffee and creamer and sweeteners, dish soap, laundry soap (laundry available in building), as well as regular linens and towels. Kitchen is equipped with normal needs. Big pool and big deck and 2 hottubs. Checkin and out is extremely easy. Host responds very quickly to any questions. Feels like a safe area. I had no problems. It was a perfect home away from home. I would highly recommend this place.
