Great central location to Waikiki
Our 4 day stay put us right in the heart of the
Waikiki/Ala Moana hotel zone. Walking and city bus access to the beaches, restaurants and shops there.
Staff was friendly and helpful. This is a medium sized hotel room. Soft king bed, a sofa, small dining table with 2 stools, 2 small refrigerators, a microwave, coffee service, and a utility closet with snorkels, ironing board/iron, beach towels. Spacious, comfortable, clean, well-appointed. Noisy for our tastes. This has only one adjoining room on 3rd floor, expect to hear neighbors. This room is one level above and overlooking the small outdoor pool so you hear whatever is happening there. Like being in the country, we were awakened by a rooster crowing. Next came the daily hotel workers' protest and picket line right across from this hotel, with drums, group yells and chants starting after 8 am every morning for 45 minutes. This unit has a designated parking space in hotel parking garage, small cars fit best in the garage. Hotel elevators run at a leisurely pace. Coin laundry in parking garage.
We liked how we were within walking distance to some nice coffee shops and restaurants with easy on/off access to get to the highway or to any of our many adventures. We were also a quick walk to Waikiki beach! We had a rental Jeep for our trip so it was FANTASTIC that the parking spot was included with the room, a real convenience and money saver for us.
Comfortable basecamp for exploring Waikiki or taking excursions.
Property is only a short walk to the beach and it is surrounded by drink and food options. Unit was simple, but charming and most importantly it was clean and had the right amenities. Would stay again!
Our trip to Hawaii did not start off well as we had booked at a large chain hotel with a TON of extra fees. After one night, we had 12 minutes to check out and we contacted Martin... he replied so quickly! It was available and we moved. They even let us in early that day and allowed us to stay later on check out day because our flight was at night.
The stay itself was wonderful. It was a good size for the two of us, I am not sure I would want to have more people but it was great for us. The pool was one floor below, easy to access by stairs. I think the best thing about the place was the people who also stayed there. Year after year, they came back and we made new friends at the pool. It was small, always chairs available on the pool deck, and there was a public BBQ.
Even though we were booking through VRBO, the staff were clearly happy to be there and so helpful. There is an IHOP attached to the hotel (would not recommend, terrible service) but just a few minutes away were food trucks and tables.
Location was FABULOUS! Pharmacy, restaurants, and the beach was a short walk away. I always felt safe and would stay alone for sure.
Martin and Cindy could not have been more lovely. I hurt my back one day and Cindy showed up at our door, after 10 pm, with a, extra pillow for me. Always responsive. After one week of being home, I am looking to see when it's available so I can go back. Best decision ever.
I was hesitant to stay in Waikiki, but it was wonderful! We were able to walk the beach in the mornings, leave in the car for adventures around the island, and come back to find good dining experiences. The parking was a thrill ride all on its own, but we were thankful to have it. We would definitely stay here again just to sleep on their comfortable pillows!
Vrbo keeps asking me to leave a review on my stay so I will be transparent.
Room wise, the room is great for the price. Location is super close and walking distance to everything in Waikiki. Check in is easy. The room is modern and has everything you need from a hotel. The free parking per day was a huge factor. Great location, modern spacious room, great parking situation.
Experience wise, wasn’t the best for me. My trip to Oahu was cut short due to Hurricane Hilary. My flight got delayed from San Diego to Oahu and I missed out on 2 nights of my scheduled stay. Vrbo would not refund me for the 2 nights missed due to that underwhelming hurricane. I did notify the host that I would be arriving 2 days late because of my flight situation. With that being said, when I finally did check in to the room, it was a mess. Towels on the floor, the bed was a mess, dirty floor, and the bathroom was not cleaned or restocked. It appeared that this room had not been cleaned ever since the last person checked out. Now understand my frustration, I already missed 2 days of my vacation because of a hurricane, no refunds for those 2 days, and now when I finally get to Oahu and check into my room, it is a complete mess. There were 2 extra days to clean the room, I didn’t understand how I walked into a mess.
The room is great for the price. My personal experience from the hurricane Hilary extravaganza does not take anything away from the greatness from the room. I would recommend
Christopher B.
Aug 22, 2023
Everything was great for our stay only bad part was traffic which was not really a problem. Everything was great felt at home, Thank you Martin we will 100% be staying at your property again. #304 had the best view and Trade Winds to keep the Lanai open in the evening!!!!Mahalo Nui for a great experience!!!
