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Kuhio Banyan Club

Hotel

Straightforward rooms with kitchenettes in an no-nonsense hotel offering beach gear. People often mention room, hotel, resort, stay, beach, night, location, great, parking, desk,


Address

2310 Kūhiō Ave. #140, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

Contact

+1 808-923-5887

Rating on Google Maps

3.20 (412 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: room (49) hotel (43) resort (25) stay (25) beach (23) night (22) location (21) great (19) parking (18) desk (18)
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  • 1/5 Ben K. 7 months ago on Google
    Worst hotel ever in my life. It is not even 2-star hotel. 1. No check-in after 10 pm until 7 am. If you are going to arrive after 10 pm, not able to enter the room. 2. Night club located near by, it’s very close. You could hear LOUD music til 4 AM all nights. Even if you’re turning on AC to cover LOUD music, it won’t help because AC is window unit, which means not able to block outside of noise. Can’t sleep whole night at all. 3. There is no resort; no parking lot, no swimming pool / etc but they charged resort fee, no refundable. I couldn’t take sleep at all and immediately find another hotel nearby, they refused to refund room charge as well as resort fee even though we didn’t stay there. If you’re looking for moderate room or reasonable price, please put some more money like $10+ or $20+/ night, stay away from here. Do not just decide this hotel because of cheap price.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Travel A. 1 year ago on Google
    Regardless what people might say, Kuhio is quite a very good deal. To begin with, the location is great as it is 5 minutes away from Waikiki Beach and very close to shops, convenience stores and a wide range of restaurants and cafes. In addition, the rooms are big and clean. They might be a little bit old-fashioned but they are comfortable and are very well equipped. The kitchen have everything you need to enjoy your morning coffee and even cook your dinner. Regarding the staff, they are always willing to help and deal with guests concerns with efficiency and with the best attitude possible (even when guests show no manners). They really make Kuhio a very enjoyable place. Finally, the price is reasonable and goes according to what the place offers. I’d definitely repeat when I come back to Waikiki
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Michael A. 6 months ago on Google
    If you are looking for a no frills, low budget, no extras place to stay in the heart of Waikiki, then this is the place for you. Small but clean studio rooms with a Murphy bed. Minimum room service mostly upon request. Front desk was very helpful with a late check-in which can be a tricky process. There is a $25 plus tax “resort fee”, per day, but I haven’t found the resort part yet! There are chairs, coolers, and other beach goodies which can be checked out, so I suppose that partaking in the beauty of the immediate surroundings with the gear might constitute “resort.” There is a nightclub below and/or next to the rooms. It can really drive a steady low beat right @1:30 a.m. There is an air-conditioner which helps stabilize the sound from below and also cools the air inside the room. A bargain rate, place, and easy access to everything in Waikiki- if you truly are someone who only needs a place to sleep.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Anamika N. 8 months ago on Google
    I booked this place for a special trip for my littler sister and I, but was pretty disappointed when we checked in. It was sketchy at night and we checked in at midnight and had to call security to give us our room key. I thought the location would redeem this place but honestly there are so many hotels in the area you’re so much better at staying somewhere else. I tried to get my money back and they refused. Our shower curtains had holes in them. No bar of soap in the shower or sink. Housekeeping is very sweet but they never came to clean our room in the 5 nights we stayed here. They charge 25$ a night as a “resort fee” for dirty and broken chairs, cheep 3$ mats, and beach towels that you can buy for less. This place should’ve even be considered a resort. Don’t plan on booking here in the future and wouldn’t recommend this place either
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ignacio R. 6 months ago on Google
    Worst hotel ever, for a/c little Window unit very noisy, only the corner by the unit will get cold, the rest of the room will stay hot, noisy ceiling fan, bathroom toilet loose, soap disp leaking, shower leaks all the time, handles very hard to turn on or off you need pliers to get it shutoff, no service room unless requested then they will say it requires 24 in advance, no parking. I guess this time I got what I paid for, definitely will not recommend
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily K. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff was incredibly helpful, location was perfect, and prices were the cheapest we could find anywhere. You do pay a resort fee but you have access to beach gear that we took advantage of evey day, they also have ice and laundry rooms available. The kitchenette is great. Our room was clean and the noise level was fine, we could hear the bar below but it was not an issue. Overall, it was not the fanciest hotel but the prices is great and we had zero complaints.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Misha 2 years ago on Google
    If I could give zero stars I would. The front desk person who has pale dark hair and heavyset young male decided to tell us as when we get there with all of our luggage that there is a $300 fee is nonrefundable. For such a large fee that should be in the agreement when you’re booking online. He tried to give excuses and talk over me which he seems to be very aware of the shady policy. 100% not local not friendly poorly run hotel leaks and damages on the walls just in the lobby alone. Not sure how this has four stars. He says I can’t get a refund but obviously I can do the bank because a mainland bank and Chase doesn’t play around. He should be fired. When I asked for the business name he continue to refuse to give me the full LLC business name and was playing stupid so I also will be reporting him to the Better Business Bureau for his actions and treatment. This hotel will gaslight you and steal your money and claim that they never received the booking. I highly recommend you do not book with this hotel ever.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nathan M. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I flew from Seattle to Honolulu and were expected to land at 8pm but there was a storm in Seattle that delayed our flight by 3 hours so we landed in Honolulu around 11pm. The Kuhio Banyan Club front desk closes at 10pm and they don't provide an after hours emergency number, so we ended up being stranded in Honolulu. Luckily we were able to talk with our airline's customer service and they provided us a hotel for the night for stranded customers. The Kuhio Banyan Club was completely unsympathetic and refused to give us a refund for the night even though our flight being delayed was completely out of our control. They are greedy and obviously don't care about their clients. I would avoid this hotel if you are flying into Honolulu and are scheduled to arrive any later than 6pm.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Isabella F. 10 months ago on Google
    Priced appropriately. Nothing fancy but it’s decent, clean, absolutely great location in the middle of Waikiki super walkable to everything. Front desk people were quick and friendly. Room we stayed in was right above a club so there was music bass until 4am but it wasn’t crazy loud, especially when you put on your own music.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ryan V. 2 years ago on Google
    DO NOT STAY HERE! The rooms are horrible. There was duct tape holding the mattress together, mold in the showers, dirt and dead bugs everywhere. Plus our room smelled like trash because the dumpsters are right outside your rooms. I added just a few of the pics we took as evidence. We immediately went back to the front desk and they checked us out and said they would take care of it. Now they won't give us a refund and are fighting us about it. Their website has been down for months. No help at all. This place is a scam. Do not stay here!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dusty S. 2 years ago on Google
    Avoid! Read the bad reviews. They’re accurate. And I’m convinced this motel (not a hotel, entrances are exterior), makes the bulk of its income through misleading the public and strict cancellation policies. Not to mention there’s a daily resort fee but no amenities, hefty damage deposit that rarely gets returned, and criminal activity that takes place in and around the place. You’re better served spending an extra $100 and staying somewhere safer. The great location just isn’t worth the risk.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elena V. 5 months ago on Google
    Review 09/2023 - unpretentious, low budget hotel - accommodation extra fees&charges: 10.25% Tax US$ 25 Resort fee/night(=24$/night) - but not fitness room, no pool 0.50% local council tax 3% Tourism fee 4.21% City tax - deposit hold: 250$ - professional&helpful front desk staff , 7am-10pm (nightly resort fee for after hours check-in ; beach gear, hairdryer available upon request) - below is night bar - request a room closest to Nohonani St to avoid loud noise - room: *studio with old furniture&appliance ; overall clean&maintained *windows don't open at all ; no balcony => mostly hot,smelly& musty *1 small A/C window unit & 1 ceiling fan *Murphy bed (4 pillows), retro sound system *complimentary 2 coffee bags, some tea and sweeteners *good WIFI *basic kitchenette - bathroom : *3 very small windows (mostly impossible to open), no air ventilation = no place to dry beach attire *small shower place, next to it is the wardrobe *free toiletries
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Coco M. 1 year ago on Google
    We stayed here for a week after receiving it as a gift for a timeshare presentation. It is a bit rough looking but if you can get past that and the lack of parking it has all the essentials needed and location of this hotel is incredible. It’s only a short walk through the international marketplace mall to Waikiki beach, many tasty food spots only a few feet away, as hotel guest you can get into Playbar nightclub for free! Big shout out to Jesse the front desk clerk who was so very helpful the entire stay going above and beyond. If it wasn’t for him our first long travel day would’ve been even more stressful, he provided a map with all the different parking areas and helped connect us to Kyle who was also a godsend helping us reserve a parking spot for our entire stay that was only a block away from the hotel.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nikki M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location .central. exact middle of everything. 4-5 min walk to the beach, across the street from food courts, have a open piano in their own court and it was kool to hear random tourists play. Also their ice machine worked. I travel alot, most ice machines are broken so this was awesome to me. Addicted to ice ..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel J. 1 year ago on Google
    OK, a few things up front: - There's no parking provided by the hotel and it's a bit hard to find even paid parking nearby. However, it's REALLY easy to get here on public transit from the airport ($3/person starting in July) or other places on the southern side of Oahu. Once you're here, just about anything you could possibly need is within walking distance. If you're staying in Waikiki for a while, consider saving some $$$ and not renting a car until you really need one. - It's an older budget hotel. Nothing in the rooms is going to be new. - It's also a smaller building in the middle of Waikiki with businesses on the ground floor. There's going to be a bit of street noise. - There's a resort fee of ~$30/night that will be added on to your rate, but this is required by law and is standard for ALL hotels in the resort area in Honolulu (including Waikiki). Now, if you are OK with and plan for the above, I don't think you can beat the experience here for the price. While I admittedly got an exceptionally good rate to stay here ($100/night with the resort fee), the room has just about everything needed for a comfortable, budget vacation stay (mini-fridge, microwave, kitchenette with pots/pans/dishes, coffee maker, etc.). My room was on the third floor and was pretty quiet, but packing some earplugs to filter out ambient noise when sleeping would be wise in any case. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Esther A. 1 year ago on Google
    Do not stay here!! This place is horrible especially the sassy male at the front desk. He was absolutely rude to me while I had an infant and told me to wait outside with my baby IN THE RAIN. the security deposit is $250 for such old tiny place with No parking. I couldn't even get a refund AND I DIDNT CHECK IN. literally wasted my $140 and HE DID NOT CARE ONE BIT. Another guest with a BABY THEY ALLOWED TO BE STRANDED WHILE TAKING OUR MONEY WITH NO REFUND
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Shiv C. 10 months ago on Google
    Some of these reviews are prob from some snooty people. I booked knowing about the fees and potentially being above a night club. Leave the room as you entered it, and you'll get the deposit back. Blasting the AC muffled the night club sound, so it wasn't entirely unbearable, I slept fine every night. For this price, you get a great spot next to lots of amazing restaurants and walking distance to the beach. Who stays in the room entire time anyway when you're in paradise? I'd totally come back. Give respect and you'll recieve the same energy. Mahalo !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise J. 11 months ago on Google
    Listen, this place is totally underrated. The staff is friendly, the resort fees cover all you’ll need for the beach, ex: towels, chairs, wicker mats for the sand, umbrellas etc..This place is within blocks from the beach and it’s located across the street from the international marketplace, and a food hall. Literally shopping all around this location, and on our 7 day vacation we didn’t even rent a car. It can get loud outside being on the busy street but, our room was quiet, and nice with the pull out Murphy bed, a couple couches and a kitchenette, fridge and microwave. Who literally comes to Hawaii to stay in their hotel room anyways? We just toured the island and became beach bums, it was Heaven. Would recommend staying here to anyone. Thanks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dana C. 1 year ago on Google
    If you are 18, like loud old pop music till 4am, then this is the place for you! This old, ridiculously overpriced hotel has no soundproofing & is directly above a nightclub, so is extremely loud (music, shouting etc) until 4am. It also charges "resort fees" when it's not a resort at all, just an old outdated hotel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Benjamin G. 1 year ago on Google
    If you read the rest of the 5 star reviews, it either has nothing to do with this place, or they're just losers who love low quality. This place is a dump, no pretty way to say that, no other way to say that. The best thing about this hotel is definatly the location, probably the cleaning ladies, and the front desk guy Jason. There is no parking, you have to ask for ice, nothing in the rooms are modern, the room was tiny and cramped, the club on the first floor was very loud, as were the people living in the apartments next door. The $30 resort fee IS NOT MANDATORY!!! LOOK IT UP AS THERE ARE OTHER GREAT OPTIONS OTHER THAN THIS PLACE THAT DON'T CHARGE A RESORT FEE! The guy that posted they are mandatory was lied to, as was I. This was the only option we found for RCI, and I can see why it kept popping up. This is not up to RCI standards, and should not be available for RCI guests as this place is deplorable. Signing my papers for the room and paying the elephant resort fee, a couple of guests left almost immediately after they checked in and saw the room. If you have a choice, choose anything else.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Magda A. 1 year ago on Google
    For the price, this place is AWESOME!! great location, kitchenette allows you to save A LOT of money in food. It's a relic of a long gone era, but run by amazing people. Loved our rooms w/ morphy bed, it is a great place to do Hawaii in the heart of Waikiki!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daniel St. J. 1 year ago on Google
    We checked in then checked out. A friend recommended this place on a recommendation from someone else. Maybe ok for spring breakers but; we found a dead bug between the sheets, my wife was sitting on the couch and another crawled onto her neck. The pillow had a blood stain about the size of a pencil with a large eraser. Rug stained. Air condition set on 68f and fan on high and the room was 80f. My wife was crying at this point. Overall, room was worn and in need of a good cleaning or I should say a good overhaul. Location is good and an easy walk to the beach. We left after an hour and stayed at a premium hotel right on the beach a few blocks away for not that much more. Staff was polite and did offer a full refund.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grace B. 2 years ago on Google
    If you need an affordable place in Waikiki I 100% recommend this hotel! The place is spacious, comfortable, and clean (yes it was a bit older and there were some carpet stains, but it was stil very clean and well maintained in my opinion) The woman at the front was extremely nice and helpful- we booked last minute and came to check in right before the office closed, but she still took time to give lots of information and was very friendly. The hotel is right above a club, but it wasn’t noisy in the sleeping area at night, only if you went into the bathroom 🤷🏼‍♀️We didn’t have a car so can’t speak to the parking. We didn’t get to utilize this but they offer beach chairs and things like that, too, if you go to the beach! Thank you for offering a great and affordable stay!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tico T. 1 year ago on Google
    Cheap but horrific stay. Booked 3 days but lost $750 on the stay when I had to move due to thumping Gogo bar music 9pm until 3:45am. 2 hours of sleep, it was terrible, even with earplugs!! Look at Playbar, it's right underneath my room, filled with a seedy crew that I could hear screaming and yelling through the early morning. what a disaster. It was cheap, but I moved to another hotel even though it cost me $1000. Management stated no refunds, was not sympathetic. I should have read more reviews.. What a cluster of a hotel. Never again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon R. 2 years ago on Google
    Everyone working here was awesome! Very nice and helpful! The room was nice and clean. Very affordable price. Also located next to great food. Noodles, tacos, donuts + more. 100% down to earth good folks:) Mahalo for a good nights rest

  • 2/5 Maricel S. 2 years ago on Google
    I want to start by saying that the employees are fabulous! Very sweet and very kind. The location is very ideal its in the heart of Waikiki. Close to everything However the place is really old and really Slummish. It's clean but there were some bugs crawling in the sinks. No pool. No amenities at all. Also no parking provided so if you have a rental good luck finding a parking spot. But yet they charge a resort fee. I'm not sure for what. House keeping only comes ones a week by appointment only. If you are looking for a hotel with amenities and are accustomed to "nice" hotels. This is not it.

  • 1/5 Casey L. 2 years ago on Google
    False advertisement!!! Website is “under construction” haha sure. They list the room price but unlike every other hotel, they do not include their resort fee or deposit in that total until after you book the room especially in 3rd party websites. They hide their hidden resort fee and $250 deposit in their policies AND these price are subject to change at ANY time. A poor excuse for a hotel with no moral aptitude. They scam tourists and even locals and do not return your money in any timely fashion. They give you attitude over the phone when even just asking a nice question. 0/5 stars! It is disgusting room with bugs and mold, horrible staff and a money scam!! DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

  • 4/5 Alynthia P. 5 months ago on Google
    Updated: The front desk was professional and helpful. But that room was rough. A $250 hold for a studio straight out of the 80s seemed a bit much- dusty Murphy bed, retro sound system, and grotty shower. It makes total sense once you hear the club that kept the party crowd around past 3 AM. Be mindful of staff access to the room. A gentleman let himself into my room an hour before check-out and was shocked to encounter a guest packing up.

  • 1/5 Karyn E. 4 months ago on Google
    This hotel was the worst I've ever stayed in. Esp., all their fees on top of rate, taxes and deposit of $250. They accuse you of smelling smoke and try to keep your deposit. I was there for less than 10 hrs and the nasty unit had roaches in bathroom and kitchen. Can't see TV from bed. Horrible setup. Room smelled dank and musty when I walked in. Cold shower in a.m. There less than 10 hrs before a surgery. Go outside door and smell smoke from next door!!! I am taking them to small claims if my deposit isn't returned by tomorrow. More than a week from my stay. Total rip off and a real cheap trick to keep my deposit. A tent would've been cleaner!!!

  • 3/5 Holli P. 2 years ago on Google
    The hotel is in a good location. It's a convenient walk to the beach a few blocks away and the international marketplace is directly across the street so there's no shortage of shopping and restaurants. The hotel is actually a "motel" with guest entry from the outside. It's a small room but well appointed and all the rooms face the street or a quiet courtyard which is shaded by a very large Banyan tree. The front desk staff is friendly and helpful and they also have beach equipment they will lend which is great. We were informed at check-in that they have guess laundry facilities. We scheduled a few hours one day to wash our clothes and when we went to the laundry area it was covered with housekeepers. They were very rude and let us know that during certain times on certain days the laundry is actually only for housekeeping use. They failed to mention that during check-in. When you're traveling so far and you're on limited time, you plan accordingly and it messed up our plans for the day. Knowing this, I would be open to stay here again but I would most definitely confirm when the guest laundry is actually open and plan accordingly.

  • 2/5 David R. 11 months ago on Google
    What a disappointment. And a waste of Timeshare points and money. The room looked like a hourly room, out of the 70’s or 80’s. Small, a Murphy bed, horrible views. The staff was very nice, polite, and pleasant. But it doesn’t make up for the letdown. We couldn’t stay for the night. Our excitement went out the door, quicker than we could get another hotel. It’s not worth the staying at unless you only need a bed and restroom.

  • 4/5 Demetrius C. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice little spot in Waikiki. The staff was really nice and I liked my room. It was pretty quiet considering the location too so that was a definite plus when I got ready to turn in for the night.

  • 5/5 TechBrightSystems, L. 2 years ago on Google
    Kuhio Banyan Club was very efficient and pleasant. They are super affordable and honest about the hotel. I had reserved to 03 days and swithed 07 days.

  • 4/5 Morongo V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location, comfy bed. Could get kinda noisy, but not too bad.

  • 3/5 Rick R. 2 years ago on Google
    This property is a little dated, but everything in my unit worked as expected. And, there was not a time I felt unsafe. For the price, the location was awesome. I was there by myself…but if I visited with my family, we would stay somewhere else. The nightclub noise was not something that I heard (I stayed on the 4th floor on the back side, so I was insulated from the nightlife). The kitchenette was very convenient. My first morning, I was up by 4am and showered, but there was no hot water. I was told that it takes a while for the 4th floor’s water to get hot. The next day, I was able to sleep in and others must’ve gotten up before me, so the shower was fine. The resort fee seemed odd in that it provided for beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and coolers…all which I didn’t use. If I had advice to the owners, it would be to get rid of the resort fee and have information on where to get beach rentals. Be prepared for the 10am checkout.

  • 5/5 eyeknow n. 9 months ago on Google
    In the past universe this would have been it’s centre. The infrastructure around it says so with transport by the door & cheaper eats in all of Waikiki. The kitchenette allowed me to cook/heat & made me feel like a local, more so than by getting room service at other hotels. Trust me, having access to one opens up possibilities. Room was spacious, bed comfy & pillows are plentiful. Cable, aircon & facilities added to its homely feel. Staff were fantastic, friendly & at your service. They seemed to have walked in to work straight off the beach with that warm & heart-felt ‘aloha’. And oh, wifi is superfast!

  • 4/5 Chris B. 9 months ago on Google
    A basic and clean kitchenette room. There is some street noise but it can be minimized if you crank the AC up. It's a good value for being right in the heart of Waikiki. Front desk bruh was polite and informative. I do have one request: PLEASE remove the in-room plug in air fresheners. There is no need for them. Mine was so overpowering when I first entered my room it gave me a migraine. I had to unplug it, open the door, turn on the fan and AC and air the room out for a good half hour. Three hours later, it's still somewhat strong and not a good scent. Like cheap mens cologne from the 70's. Fix that and you'll be great!

  • 4/5 Angela M. 9 months ago on Google
    PROS: Location Room Size Very Clean Quiet Near the bus line Near the beach CONS: Hidden fees noted upon arrival No place to park a rental car I will happily stay at this location again. This place is perfect for couples looking for a great location. It is clean, and just the right amount of space. I really loved the kitchen, plenty of space to cook, along with a stove. Our room was on the 4th floor and we stayed nearly a week. The place was quiet inside the bedroom. The bathroom was less quiet, but I liked this because it reminded us that the city was right outside of the door. Opening the windows was a great experience with the fresh sea breeze smell and torches lite up at night. We loved saying hello to the baby birds perched inside of the trees, and all of the delicious food located right outside of the hotel. It is just a small walk to the beach, and a block or so from the city bus. Most of the staff was very friendly. However, I did not appreciate having to pay an extra daily fee of 25 dollars a day upon arrival. Perhaps this fee can just be tacked on the payment before arriving at the hotel? It was a bit discouraging realizing I needed to pay more after just getting off of a six hour flight and an hour bus ride. The other downfall was the lack of parking, but because this is an issue that can't be fixed, my solution would be to stay here again in Waikiki for four nights and get a hotel somewhere else when I wanted to rent a car. In summery, would I recommend this place? Yes, I would. It is a great spot for a fair price in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Very little needs to be improved to make this a stellar five star hotel.

  • 4/5 Kathie S. 11 months ago on Google
    1st time staying in a studio room. Smaller than we're use to but it was adequate. Good location near restaurants, stores, mall, bus, etc. Jesse at front desk was very nice, helpful and accommodating.

  • 1/5 David T. 11 months ago on Google
    The location was ok. Everything you want is close by, but all the stores close by 10, the room was the worst not very cleaned, so old looking and a murphy bed that looks like it was there when they built the hotel,the noise was so loud up until 5am, no front desk service til the next day, we got lucky that some one that was staying there let us in otherwise we would been waiting outside with our luggage until the next day,

  • 4/5 Sydney P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot in the middle of everything! Shopping just across the street and pretty much walking distance of everywhere you would want to go. You get what you pay for but you get a cute kitchenette and a bed to sleep in.

  • 3/5 Veronica R. 2 years ago on Google
    I won’t be staying again. It is perfectly located, with restaurants all around and a short walk to the beach, but that is really it. Well, the staff is super friendly and they do the best with the property that they can. It is spotless, just shabby. It just really needs an update but may be better to tear it down and use that space for something better. At least new nice beds would help. This was the absolute most uncomfortable bed, which was a bummer after a long flight and time difference, I wanted to sleep well. Oh another good thing is it has a little kitchenette which comes in handy with the Covid protocols of local restaurants. We took carry out a lot. The courtyard is a great place to eat, but we would take up to the room at times too. Just make sure to clean the dishes before you leave or you will get charged, like every other timeshare with a kitchen. Overall the motel still functions… but I would rather have stayed in a hostel. There just are not enough positive things to offset the negative for a better review. Well at least the ac unit made enough racket to drown out the night club music. I generally sleep like the dead, but lucky for me the airline gave ear plugs that I didn’t need on the flight. They were necessary in this room. If you do stay, go to all the independent restaurants in the courtyard. They all have long lines during dinner time, but it is for good reason. The matcha ice cream is awesome. The Udon place is under $10 per person and the best I’ve had, and the Hawaiian food stand is great!… all amazing. You can run to Dukes across the street for inexpensive water and snacks. Their gelato is fantastic too.

  • 2/5 Nick C. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a fine hotel, shower wasn't great, kitchen was solid with most of the amenities you'd look for, ie. stove. There was a resort fee not advertised for about $28 and an incredibly large deposit of $250. The worst part has to be the night club situated right underneath the hotel. The noise from that place is ridiculous and you'll be hearing it into the wee hours of the morning. Was woken up at 3am to a fight between many drunk people right ouside the window, some nice entertainment but absurd that I could hear everything they were saying so clearly on the fourth floor. It's not their fault that there's a night club right there but they should at least take that into account with a little bit of soundproofing of some kind. The staff was fine too, not nice but not mean. A hostel would be a better choice than this place especially for the price your paying.

  • 3/5 Leslie G. 1 year ago on Google
    The rooms are tiny and the bed was a hideaway bed which they didn't make clear. Very simple place but it's a great location if you want to be in walking distance of all the fun shops and restaurants!

  • 4/5 Paul P. 1 year ago on Google
    We came in late and struggled with parking. Honolulu has gotta be one of the worst cities for parking if you don't have on site parking. You can find easier parking near Times Square NYC on New Years!! If you come in late, call the front desk and they'll give you some options that you can try. Helpful staff. After our initial parking fiasco, things were easier. The location is excellent for daytime matters. The night noise is significant, so bring ear plugs. Rooms are dated but well kept. Kitchen in room meant decreased dine outs, which saved a lot of money. They don't have room for baggage after check out but they do show you a store about 100 m away that can help with that for cheap.

  • 1/5 DeAnna N. 2 years ago on Google
    Aloha, I am sad to say this place was not as pictured. The towels were dirty, and the shower had mold. There were bugs, a long with no working water. This was during the pandemic. No safety lock on door. Upon check out, the front desk was closed as an employee left. I booked through a 3rd party Hotels.com. When attempting to get a refund I was met with a very cold and unhelpful manager. When asked abt the procedure I cld take to file a formal complaint or formally request a refund the manager said there was none. I asked to speak to someone above him, he said there was no one else but his GM and refused to give me any contact info. I had the 3rd party on the line, as they asked me to call the hotel, so I kept them with me. When I informed the manager that I would have to take it to the BBB he asked if I was threatening him. How is it possible to not have a procedure for this? Do not stay here. Save yourself the headache. I have pictures

  • 2/5 Chen W. 1 year ago on Google
    One thing they don’t tell you is that the accommodation is right on top of a nightclub that operates till 3am in the morning on the weekends. The bass reverberates through the whole building so wearing ear plugs is a must if you are a light sleeper like me. There is also a very loud inefficient box air conditioner that you will have to deal with as well. Note that the bed in the room is a Murphy bed. Location was the only thing that had some redeeming qualities but that’s pretty much all.

  • 1/5 Danielle B. 1 year ago on Google
    DO NOT BOOK! READ ON FOR THE NONSENSE WE WENT THROUGH FOR NOTHING. On arrival you’ll be refused and they’ll take the whole amount due if you have a child. TWO PEOPLE ONLY. It’s NOT clear in the itinerary and states you can pay extra for children certain ages and you CAN NOT TAKE THEM THERE. We didn’t stay and PAID for it in FULL. Just due to this I do not recommend to anyone. It’s simply immoral, I’m sure we were not the first or last to fall for this. It didn’t look so good on entry anyway and the front desk staff were rude to us. The security guard was absolutely wonderful though. 5 stars to security. I honestly have never encounter a nicer person. He helped us cart our 8 suitcases around town when we were rejected. Speaking of rejection, you can NOT check in till after 4pm no matter what. You can be disabled and struggling and they DO NOT CARE. Baggage storage is $8 per bag around the corner :( So, to summarise our stay here didn’t happen due to refusal of a child and they didn’t care we just flew hours and there was a disabled person and 8 suitcases, they wouldn’t check us in (or take bags) until after 4pm… before they knew about the kid. THIS WAS THE MOST EXPENSIVE STAY EVER AND WE DIDNT GET PAST THE ENTRY. Hundreds of dollars for nothing …. we were stranded in Hawaii, a disabled person and with a child! Immoral and wrong.


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