Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The room was clean, and it was roomy enough for just the three of us. The property in itself was clean, the staff was friendly, and I loved the location being so close to the beach and things to do in Waikiki. We loved the Waikiki beach and the local places to eat while we were there, and with it being so close to the beach, I would highly recommend it as it was affordable and the location was perfect for us.
Hotel position not so bad, no issues in the areaThe issue for us was when arriving, the access to the drop box key did not make sense, but eventually we got in. Can probably blame jet lag for that.The room size is ok, beds/sheets as expected.But the bathroom, it’s 10 years past a refit. The toilet did not flush, the flush handle just flopping around not connected to anything, could not get hold of anyone so had to take the top of the cistern off to access the release chain every time to flush. Looked to have been like that for a while as the cistern chain end had corroded off and can see attempts to temporarily fix.Also the shower/bath did not drain, it filled up to halfway up with shower water then slowly drained out over a few hours, disgusting, also dangerous as hair conditioner accumulated at the bottom of the bath making it slippery. Used the plunger next to the toilet to try and get the bath to better drain, the black muck that came out made me almost sick and did not change anything.We stayed for 8 days like that.Really think what you want from a holiday if you want to spend a bit more for better memories.We did for our last 3 days in Hawaii.
Overall, my stay was great! The location made it easy to walk wherever i needed to. The room was the perfect size for me!
Comfortable, quiet and easy walking distance to restaurants and Waikiki.
It's a great location. Good and shops are walking distance. Beach is as well. Room was a lot smaller than expected. Definitely get what you paid for. The sink stopper was broken and had to be removed in order to drain. Property was notified.
I’m trying to be objective. The room was as advertised, with some cautions. There is no fan, the beds are too large for the space (I kept hitting my shin on the wooden foot board when trying to walk around the bed to the bathroom), and water from the shower has caused the plastic finish to come off the side of the vanity causing it to begin to deteriorate. The main problem with this property is lack of communication. We arrived after an overnight flight and no sleep, stored our bags there, and began exploring. We came back to the hotel around 6 (you can actually rent a room at the hotel itself for cheaper than using this) and went to get the card key out of the lockbox. There was no key. Messaged the host, called the number we found for the realty management company, security called them also (they had no info on the company other than the number I had), contacted VRBO, and hours later began finally making some progress. To all of our surprise, the room had never been cleaned from the previous guest. We ended up paying for a card key and a room for the two nights it took to get the room cleaned, and moving into the original room we booked for our last night here. While the realty company did quickly reimburse us for the charges we incurred, it was a very stressful time not knowing where you were staying that night or if you need to.pack your bags. VRBO was not helpful either. Plus side-there’s a great food truck court right across the street and hotel people are super nice.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The coffee pot and tea pot had to be left on the floor in order to get hot water. The location was great. Loved being by the canal. Easy to walk and then catch a trolley. It was great that washing machines and dryers were on the property.
This hotel is located in a fantastic area, you can get just about anywhere on foot. It was just me staying which storage wise, was just right even if they offered an extra bed… and you can creative about storage here.
Window AC was loud and weirdly the small gap between the windows sometimes brought in a nice breeze. It’s bummer you can’t open windows for fresh air.
And also so many conveniences available on site: rent a car, coffee shop, mini mart, and a bar/restaurant.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great experience! Safe building, friendly staff, great views, central to food, beach, shopping, coffee, tourism activities.
Nice simple room. Beautiful view of the Ala Wai Canal & Diamond Head in the distance. Loved the convenience of being able to walk around Waikiki & to the beach.
Simple place to stay in Wakiki. Walking distance to beaches and good food.
Parking sucks, $40 a night, which is crazy, but theres really no other options.
Theres no kitchenette, just a microwave and a toaster. Didnt really matter becuase we ate out most of the time.
Overall, its just a vaction crash pad and thats all we needed.
Location is excellent so convenient to be right in the begining of Waikiki! Sunrise was amazing from our room window. Traveled with my daughter for the weekend and it was so close to Ala Moana and lots of places to eat. Super cute lot with food trucks right accross the street and an ABC store right next. It is an older property and the room itself could use some upgrades. It was clean but could have used a new shower curtian liner and some fine detail cleaning. Not all items listed and shown online were available in the room. Room is very small not a lot of space for luggage. Worked out perfect for our stay though. No street parking but parking is available for $45 per day ($40 if prepaid for multiple days)
The unit was clean, located well, easy to check in and out and was very nice. The property management was very responsive when the microwave didn’t work. We had a new one the next day. The only suggestions would be: 1) more shelves on the walls to put clothes from the suitcase. Very tight to move with two suitcases. 2) New mattress for the bed by the windows. It is very old and worn out and when you sit or lie on it, you touch the boards below and it’s not comfortable. Otherwise the accommodations were great! Totally recommend this location and unit for a nice place to stay. Loved the access to the pool and barbecues! Not sue if I received my damage deposit back yet but am hoping that will be coming soon. We left the place spotless.
The unit was clean, located well, easy to check in and out and was very nice. The property management was very responsive when the microwave didn’t work. We had a new one the next day. The only suggestions would be: 1) more shelves on the walls to put clothes from the suitcase. Very tight to move with two suitcases. 2) New mattress for the bed by the windows. It is very old and worn out and when you sit or lie on it, you touch the boards below and it’s not comfortable. Otherwise the accommodations were great! Totally recommend this location and unit for a nice place to stay. Loved the access to the pool and barbecues! Not sue if I received my damage deposit back yet but am hoping that will be coming soon. We left the place spotless.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Decent, no frills place to stay that is very close to the beach. No problems with any part of our stay. Would stay again for the fair pricing.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The room was clean. The building is in a good location, walking distance to Waikiki. Perfect for a small vacatin in Honolulu.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The room was clean. The check in instructions were easy to follow. We had no issues. The building is older but seemed well maintained. Staff were all friendly, there is also a hotel component to the building. Ocean was a bit of a walk but not too bad. Everything was close by, either walking or bus distance. Would definitely stay again.
I really enjoyed my stay here. For the price, it was perfect.
I read the reviews, which were correct with not having a dresser to store clothing in. Since it was only me, I used the other bed to lay out my belongings. There is also a small corner clothing hanger piece so you can hang some of your things.
I liked the location and room. It had so much light! Looking out the window to my left wete the mountians and to the right was the ocean. Perfect for me!
The bed is still and could use a little more padding, but it wasnt horrible.
I really enjoyed my stay here. For the price, it was perfect.
I read the reviews, which were correct with not having a dresser to store clothing in. Since it was only me, I used the other bed to lay out my belongings. There is also a small corner clothing hanger piece so you can hang some of your things.
I liked the location and room. It had so much light! Looking out the window to my left wete the mountians and to the right was the ocean. Perfect for me!
The bed is still and could use a little more padding, but it wasnt horrible.
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Unit was not as advertised. In the end we got a refund and moved on.
A guest from Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Jan 21, 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We used it as a family (2 adults and 1 child)I didn't think it was recommended for families with children. The smell and sound of the air conditioner bothered me, and the beds were too hard for me to sleep well.The towels also smelled half dried.The water in the shower was not that good.I thought there was a kitchen in the room, but there was not. (You can cook in the pool area).Also, my child was bitten by a bug while sleeping.It is also difficult with children to walk 15 minutes to the center of Waikiki and the beach.Security was also a concern as there was a wanted post on the elevator. (The fact that the key box was empty when we visited was also a concern).I think it might be good for those who can sleep well enough, but I honestly would not recommend it for families.
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Except they still have not refunded my security deposit.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Located on the 13th floor of an old hotel. Some rooms are privately owned and This room is exactly as pictured. The closer bed is about one foot from the bathroom door. There is no place for luggage. A large lamp takes up the whole bedside table. Mattresses need to be replaced. The bed sits on a platform and we bruised our legs repeatedly on the corners. The room was impeccably clean Check-in and out were easy. Convenience store, two cafes, a bakery/coffee shop located on the lobby level, and a seven-Eleven and Laundromat next door.
This is an old hotel. It is run down but clean and maintained. The room is small. There are two queen sized beds that need new mattresses. There is no room for luggage. We slept one to a bed with suitcases on our beds. It's ok if you only need a place to shower, change and sleep.
This is an old hotel. It is run down but clean and maintained. The room is small. There are two queen sized beds that need new mattresses. There is no room for luggage. We slept one to a bed with suitcases on our beds. It's ok if you only need a place to shower, change and sleep.
Jacqueline S.
Oct 06, 2022
This was a great little place to stay. Beautiful view of the canal and a bit of Waikiki from the massive window. Easily walkable to anywhere you want to go, so don't rent a car. It costs $40/night to park a car there, so just walk or rent a car each day you need one.
The elevators were terrible. There were three elevators that could go up, but there was usually only one working at a time due to maintenance or due to the "upgrades" they were doing. We waited over 15 minutes one morning to get downstairs and we were running to our tour bus because of it.
The WiFi decided to stop working for 24h which was also a problem because I didn't have a phone, so we needed to go down to the hotel lobby to use the public wifi there. But don't expect the hotel staff to help you - there is a clear difference between the hotel guests and the VRBO guests; when we booked, I didn't even know it was a hotel. Which means there's a pool there that the hotel guests can use, but not the VRBO guests (which is fine as we weren't expecting one). As for the wifi, I tried unplugging it to get it going, and eventually had to reset the modem completely to get internet. We left before it was on, and when we came back to the room, a lady was looking for the room at the same time to go fix it. I think she was planning on just entering the room without our knowledge to fix it (!) but luckily we showed up at the exact time she did.
You can use the gym for $5 for your entire stay, and it's totally worth it as they have a water dispenser there for you to fill up your bottles.
The window in the room opens completely, which is scary as you are so high up and it can easily be very dangerous. If you have children - either don't go here or never open the window more than a few inches.
Would I stay again? Yeah, I would. I would just give myself extra time because of the elevators and would have a backup plan for WiFi in case it went out.
Space was clean, tile floors were nice and made it feel cleaner. This is the best bang for your Buck and the location is close to everything you could want.
Space was clean, tile floors were nice and made it feel cleaner. This is the best bang for your Buck and the location is close to everything you could want.
Jacqueline S.
Sep 18, 2022
This was a great little place to stay. Beautiful view of the canal and a bit of Waikiki from the massive window. Easily walkable to anywhere you want to go, so don't rent a car. It costs $40/night to park a car there, so just walk or rent a car each day you need one.
The elevators were terrible. There were three elevators that could go up, but there was usually only one working at a time due to maintenance or due to the "upgrades" they were doing. We waited over 15 minutes one morning to get downstairs and we were running to our tour bus because of it.
The WiFi decided to stop working for 24h which was also a problem because I didn't have a phone, so we needed to go down to the hotel lobby to use the public wifi there. But don't expect the hotel staff to help you - there is a clear difference between the hotel guests and the VRBO guests; when we booked, I didn't even know it was a hotel. Which means there's a pool there that the hotel guests can use, but not the VRBO guests (which is fine as we weren't expecting one). As for the wifi, I tried unplugging it to get it going, and eventually had to reset the modem completely to get internet. We left before it was on, and when we came back to the room, a lady was looking for the room at the same time to go fix it. I think she was planning on just entering the room without our knowledge to fix it (!) but luckily we showed up at the exact time she did.
You can use the gym for $5 for your entire stay, and it's totally worth it as they have a water dispenser there for you to fill up your bottles.
The window in the room opens completely, which is scary as you are so high up and it can easily be very dangerous. If you have children - either don't go here or never open the window more than a few inches.
Would I stay again? Yeah, I would. I would just give myself extra time because of the elevators and would have a backup plan for WiFi in case it went out.
