The view is beautiful! Great location. Mayu (the host) was extremely responsive and prompt with all issues. Room was not cleaned as well as I expected, but it was a great stay for the price.
Kristine T.
June 2025
The apartment is as described and in a really fantastic location, close to the beach and an abundance of shops / restaurants etc. The balcony was big and a nice place to relax. However, the host emailed me a day prior to check in to ask what time I was checking in the next day. I told him 4pm. We arrived just before 5pm and hadn’t received any check in information. We’d been communicating via email and the check in info was not available on the Vrbo app. I emailed and called to ask for the check in information on arrival, which really should’ve been given before we got there. 10 minutes after we arrived, chance would have it that someone had come to replace the soap and was able to let us in. I never received a response to my email asking for the check in details and wouldn’t have got into the apartment had it not been for the person arriving to leave soap.The lack of communication is absolutely not okay. Thankfully I was with a friend, but usually I’m solo travelling. What if I couldn’t have got in contact or get into the apartment? I never even received a response to my query regarding check in. I would’ve had to find another property to stay in had this guy, who wasn’t the person I’d been communicating with over email, not arrived randomly. If I’d have checked in at 4pm as I’d originally said, I would’ve missed the guy turning up to even let us in. No wi-fi password provided either until the next day.Please ensure this is smoothed out for future guests.
Ella D.
May 2025
The building is clean, front desk is polite. The pool and restaurant downstairs is a big plus. Room was clean and spacious - slept four people with no problem.Walking distance to IMP, Target, the beach. Already recommended to friends and family and will stay again!
Alexandria R.
May 2025
This unit was everything we hoped for, beautiful views of the ocean and mountains, close vicinity to the beach, and a comfy well kept clean condo along with a few gifts left for us on the counter. Lani was very responsive to our requests. We are definitely going to book here again!
Clint L.
May 2025
The rental was excellent. The hotel the condo was in was just alright.
Bob F.
May 2025
Stayed 10 days and we were very comfortable.
wayne e.
May 2025
Nice condo but the check in took almost one hour because the host did not finalize our reservation with the front desk before our arrival. The shower needs some thorough cleaning and the sheets for the bed in the living room needs to be changed (several holes in the mattress cover). The location close to the beach is great but a bit noisy.
Cyrille&Léa M.
May 2025
Friends and family also stayed at the Pacific Monarch, which made it extremely convenient. Location is excellent and easy to navigate to and from. Utilized the BBQ and community room for a few dinners.
Sarah N.
May 2025
This condo is located in the heart of the city and is very walkable.
Penny R.
May 2025
See above
Bunny R.
May 2025
I really liked this property. Can't beat the location and views. I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Heather R.
May 2025
Booked through Expedia, but the hosts were completely unhelpful when I asked for extra beach towels. They waited until 4 days before arrival to mention they'd only provide 1 beach towel per guest, which was totally insufficient for our week-long beach vacation. After multiple requests, they promised "extra towels and a one-time courtesy" but only provided 1 extra towel, still leaving us with inadequate amenities. To make matters worse, the key card provided didn't work for the hotel door, and our requests for new ones almost everyday. Had to spend hours doing laundry due to the towel issue, ruining our vacation. After the trip, I followed up with them about not honoring their promise regarding the towels, and they blamed it on their cleaners. Unbelievable! Clearly, the hosts prioritize profits over guest comfort and accountability. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Poor communication, poor service, and a waste of money.
Lien
May 2025
We stayed here without a vehicle, and it was in a very ideal location. Walking distance to Waikiki. Condo is small but perfect for 2 people. Smelled very clean. Bed was extremely comfy. We walked to Target and got breakfast items to cook to save some money on food.
Jared W.
May 2025
The location was great with food, shops and, most importantly, the beach within a short walk. The room was clean, the communication with the host was quick. It met all of our expectations!
Randi W.
May 2025
The views are amazing and the air conditioning worked. But the furniture was worn out, the sleeper sofa had a rut in it and the kitchen and bathroom were gross. The towels were probably 30 years old and random colors and sizes. We loved the rooftop pool and hot tub. There was no room for our things because the closet and drawers were already filled.
Jill B.
May 2025
We loved our stay! Patio was huge and we enjoyed having meals out there and taking in the views. Rooftop pool couldn’t be any closer and we never had a problem with it being crowded up there. Location of this condo was perfect for us, we walked all over Waikiki from here. Two blocks to the beach, tons of restaurants all around as well as shopping. We will definitely be back! Owner was very helpful and accommodating when we had a request.
Jennifer S.
May 2025
This was my first VRBO reservation, and I was blown away by the great experience I had. The instructions were super clear in regards to checking in and out. Place was very clean and provided you with additional amenities that you may need. Almost every place we wanted to go to was within a 10min walking distance. The only downside was parking. There is only a limited number of parking spots available and you have to wait until you check in to see if there was any availability and it was 40/night. Otherwise, you’ll have to find free street parking a few blocks away or park in another hotel’s parking garage. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book this place again for our future trips!
Rebecca C.
May 2025
We had a wonderful stay in the hotel in Honolulu. We found everything we needed, the room was clean and tidy, the bed was very comfortable, and it was close to the shore, with lots of restaurants and grocery stores around. What made our stay even better. We plan to return again next year to this little slice of paradise.
Oksana B.
May 2025
The apartment we rented was OK but the lobby could’ve done an update
Penny T.
May 2025
We had a very pleasant stay. The location is incredible, so close to the beach. The owner is very easy to reach and replies fast. The apartment is not recent but it is well maintained and clean. The building is secure with access through keycards. Very friendly front desk staff.
Marie-Josee C.
May 2025
Good, clean and comfortable room, convenient location, beautiful view, lots of fresh air from the ocean on almost top floor, relatively quiet conditioner.
Elena P.
May 2025
Great location, very close to the beach and a ton of shops and restaurants. Useful to have parking in the building as we explored a lot of spots on Oahu
Laura M.
April 2025
Terrific location, spacious comfortable unit with everything we needed!
Laura M.
April 2025
We came for the "Tina" broadway show, which was wonderful. We were treated to a perfect view of the Spam Jam drone show right from our balcony. The unit was quiet and private, but near the beach and nice restaurants. We plan to return.
Cheryl A.
April 2025
Everything it said it was. Very clean. Met my expectations. Parking kinda pricey
Luana K.
April 2025
We were very unhappy with the mold, ripped and stained furniture, lack of kitchen supplies, odds & ends of towels, and lack of lighting. Dishes were dirty, there was no dish soap, there was a 1/4 sponge (clearly a sponge cut into 4 smaller pieces) and no mat for the dish drying rack. Shower was rusty as was the shower head.
Ingram S.
April 2025
Needs some attention: Window in bathroom does not close need to make sure bathroom door closed for noise. Mattress on pull out couch has spring sticking out. Missing part of sink faucet but still usablePool area is beautiful
Diane M.
April 2025
great location with fantastic view. staff was easily accessible and helpful. unit was clean and had small accommodations for our stay. close to the beach, restaurants, shopping- just everything you could ask for. would definitely recommend and will be booking in the future.
Maurice B.
April 2025
Convenient place, but very noisy on holiday. The business broadcasts were noisy from 5am on holidays, the windows were not very soundproofed, and the engine noise was very loud.
Sunny H.
April 2025
Great location, comfortable!
April 2025
It's was decent for the price but a little dated . Convenient to the beach and shopping .
Perry B.
April 2025
Late arrival(11pm), room not ready, dirty laundry on the floor, no contact to management, had to organize a hotelroom, next day contact with mngmt. Got hotel cost reimbursed. Several other issues during rental; too many to list them all.
Walter B.
April 2025
Perfect location, close to all, yes a bit loud but we were hardly in the room and we are in the city BTW. Loved that it had AC, good size bathroom and laundry plus pool and hot tub. Very friendly service at desk also. Will definitely return!
Elisa R.
April 2025
Amazing view of the ocean perfect condo for 2
Vicky W.
April 2025
Older building, brilliant views. Owner very responsive, would recommend.
david d.
April 2025
The condo was so well set-up. It was a minimalist’s dream. Every item was tucked away in a cabinet, drawer or cupboard which was my very favorite thing!! The lanai offered a beautiful view of the ocean. And although I sat on the lanai by myself there’s plenty of room out there for at least 4 people. The a/c was very cold (if you like it cold). The kitchen seemed fully equipped though we didn’t cook during our short stay. If you want to be in the heart of Waikīkī this is the place for you. There’s a coffee hut right downstairs which was very convenient. The garage (independent of the condo) was a tight squeeze, so be careful and drive slowly when parking and exiting if you use it.
June P.
April 2025
Great place! I give it high recommendation for a single person, couple, or small family.
Martie M.
April 2025
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Absolutely wonderful unit with a spectacular view! I practically “lived” on the balcony. This corner unit is all you could need while staying in Waikiki! We didn’t want to rent a car and didn’t need to! Pick your view, or take it all in at once: the indescribably beautiful blue water, the dazzling City, or the majestic mountains, all from the room! The unit was immaculately clean, and the “basics” you use during an extended duration were provided (detergent, soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.) We did not see a single insect of Any kind! Gary is a super-responsive host and ensured our stay was perfect, even personally dropping off extra pillows and cases when my husband was ill and sofa-bed bound for several days!!! He and his associate kept us updated on anything necessary condo related and just really were the best!If you are lucky enough to snag this unit, grab it! (I had to book almost a year in advance because of popularity and well-deserved reputation).And even though the hotel staff is not necessarily connected, they were always super friendly and accommodating.Thank you, Gary, and we will definitely be back!
Suzanne M.
April 2025
This little studio with some kitchen amenities was perfect for our first Waikiki experience! The view of the stunning blue water was dreamy! The beach was a brief walk (2 blocks) & the access to restaurants & shopping was excellent. The finishes in the suite need a little upkeep but it was very comfortable and clean. We would definitely stay here again!
Michelle M.
April 2025
Amazing view and close to the beach. Host was easy to contact when we had a small issue with check in. Wish the pool would’ve been opened as expected when booked but otherwise a great stay and would definitely stay again.
April 2025
We really enjoyed our stay and can highly recommend the host, the home and the location.
Triston D.
April 2025
Great location- close to shopping, beach, restaurants. we love secluded pool with mature palm trees and smaller size hotel. No BBQ at the hotel as advertised. That’s the only negative if you plan on cooking.
Janna B.
March 2025
Great studio style unit on upper floor of condo provided and amazing view with the basics for a comfortable stay. Hotel just remodeled lobby and rooftop end of March 2025. If you park in the garage just follow the instructions and post receipt proper and didn't have any trouble with a 5 day stay. They do tow each night so follow the rules. The room was very clean 4 stars is due to the property itself.
Derek M.
March 2025
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We stayed there for 2 weeks in March. What's good: Since it is on the 29th floor, the partial view of the ocean and the view towards the east from the patio was the highlight of the place. The patio really makes the difference, since the unit is very compact. The glass wall that separates the patio consists of glass panels, two of which slide together with the third, to enable indoor/outdoor living. Being a corner unit, it is very light. The finishes and the cabinets are high end, and there is plenty of storage. The tub/shower has great pressure and is great, except that the handheld part didn't work. The location is great, 2 blocks from the beach, and is on a busy street with bus stops, lots of restaurants, shopping, and a grocery store within 3 blocks. What's not as good:The air conditioner! It is very old, and very very noisy. A problem day and night. The bed is very firm, I liked it, my wife didn't. All in all, a very nice unit in an older hotel. It does show some wear and tear typical of VRBO's.
Larry B.
March 2025
Our stay was great, the location was very central and had an awesome view. I have stayed at the Pacific Monarch a number of times and love the hotel. The staff is very friendly.
Debbie S.
March 2025
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:
Great experience
Velda K.
March 2025
Terrible mold or pet odorTwo towels for 4 day stayToilet doesn’t flush properly
John M.
March 2025
Central location. Nice pool and hot tub
Kelly L.
March 2025
My wife and I stayed for two weeks at the condo and had a great experience! Overall the Pacific Monarch s in a great location! Very close to the beach and the main Waikiki street Kalakaua. As for our condo it was fabulous! We have been going to Waikiki for a number of years and have stayed at the Pacific Monarch several times in the past. This condo was by far the best experience that we have had. The condo was clean, well equipped, and suited our needs perfectly. The condo has a large lanai with an amazing view of the ocean and Diamond Head. The property manager that we dealt with, Lani, was awesome. Answered our questions promptly and was always willing to help if required.Overall a great experience and would highly recommend this condo!
Ken F.
March 2025
Close to ocean, restaurants, and shopping.Overlooks a busy street, 10th floor, with really poor sound proofing on windows- very loud. Whole apartment is in disrepair and beaten up- broken towel rack, moldy and peeling grout, plugged shower drain, paint chipping off bathroom vent. Took 4 days to get the shower fixed. Spent way more time trying to deal with that than I should have. Very non-responsiveOwner and on-site property manager when needing help (e.g. no response when we used up the 1.5 rolls of TP provided and requested more).Rooftop pool was closed for month before and after our stay; owner didn’t mention in posting, then acted like he was a victim.Would absolutely not return. Worst VRBO I’ve ever rented.
David J.
March 2025