The attention to detailing in this compact unit was exceptional; Good fittings and fine-quality fixtures, highend towels and kitchenware included. We live in hotels and resorts for months-on-end, as part of our travel writing commissions & publishing committments. Our hostess was attentive and keen to please. Note: this locaton is ideal for comfy walking shoes; shopping is a stroll for grog and groceries & there is no on-site pool for lounging...but the beach is outside the the building's footprint. Parkland across the roadway was extensive & we opted not to use the fee parking underneath the building as metered spaces along the parkfront were plentiful and cheep as chips with good timing. Bottomline: The studio was spotlessly clean & well provisioned.
Mark S.
July 2026
Excellent place to stay. It’s right on the edge of Waikiki and Diamondhead and you can walk to so many places. Definitely don’t pay to park as parking along the street is plentiful and free after 6 PM. The lanai and grassy area along the water outback are awesome. I would recommend that they add some more light in the room as it is a bit dark. Other than that, everything was delightful.
kimberlie y.
June 2026
The views were breathtaking of both the ocean and diamondhead crater, it was amazing to get not only one of those views but both. Small little balcony was great for opening the window and just getting some fresh air and nice ocean breeze. Condo was well stocked and the location was perfect because it was close enough to all of the fun stuff in Waikiki but far enough to be away from the traffic. I walked to coffee every morning and the wife and I walked to dinner a couple nights from the condo. Parking is under the condo and is an extra charge but there's an elevator right there to go straight up to your room. Nice ocean front property with a nice little seating area by the water. Would stay here the next time we come 100%!!!! We had a few questions and the post answered promptly and always checked in to make sure we had everything we needed!
Nicholas M.
June 2026
The place worked out great for our needs. Nice view of Diamond Head. Close enough to Wiakiki
KenE E.
June 2026
Nice location, walking distance to Waikiki but just far enough away from the hustle and bustle! Property was very clean and had a nice time there
Ted F.
June 2026
I had a reservation and I added a day with the host and she confirmed our reservation days through text on the vrbo app. Someone else was given access to my unit and walked right into our room while my wife and I were completely unclothed.Our privacy was entirely violated, and we felt completely unsafe staying on the property, however our reservation was already emding so we had no where else to go. Under Book with Confidence Guarantee, this is not suppsed to happen this was quite the traumatic experience. We didnt recieve a call from the host, a simple message, after we had to reach out first.
Lola R.
June 2026
We enjoyed this resort. Such a pretty view on all.sides of it!
Kayleigh W.
June 2026
Very nice studio. Well stocked with beach items and kitchen items. Communication w/ hosts was a little wonky, but ok. Parking not on property, really, but it's ok. Street parking works well and parking on the other side of Kapiolani park is fine. We enjoyed spending time herev and would come again.
Margaret D.
June 2026
Clean room, great communication. Metered parking is very easy and available, especially overnights. Loved the back area to hang out!
Evan A.
June 2026
We stayed at this place for 11 days about 2 weeks ago and we loved it! The room was spacious, clean and in the perfect location. It’s a few mins away from Waikīkī ( walk or ride), it’s by a beautiful park, neighborhood is peaceful and parking was not a problem at all. We didn’t have to spend a fortune on parking. The host was very nice, patient and quick to respond to us. We would definitely go back to this place again. If you need some quiet time, the back of the property is perfect for meditation or just reading a book by the sea. We love this place!!!
Jennifer C.
June 2026
Very walkable to many fun things to do - it was a great home base for our active family of four. However, the property needs a little TLC, the elevator only worked half the time (thank goodness we were only on the third floor) and some basic maintenance in the apartment itself could really help… it was good place for our needs. I would still consider staying here again, for sure.
Andrea S.
June 2026
Beautiful view!
Barbara P.
June 2026
Such an amazing place! We stay here at least 3-4x a year in different residents and this was by far the best! Mark is always amazing ....
Sharon K.
June 2026
This room worked great for 3 people. It was clean and had everything we needed plus some. I was so grateful for the beach chairs and boogie boards. I didn’t love the location, the area felt a little dirty and at times we had a hard time finding parking. I loved it was right on the ocean I just wish there would have been beach access right at the property. All in all it was a great place to stay.
Lacie J.
June 2026
It was very nice to have somewhere with parking at the Diamond Head side of Waikiki away from the busier areas. There's the park right across the street and it was a short trip to get to Diamond Head for hiking. Two bedrooms was a big deal traveling as a family and that's what sold us on the place. This is a condotel without usual concierge to help check in. Nice not to have to wait in line but it was a lot of figuring out to get in the first time. Felt quite safe with secure parking and entry.
Sándor William L.
June 2026
The 360 view from the apartment was absolutely amazing. The three bedrooms provided plenty of sleeping space for our family of six. Our family is very active, so we loved being right beside the park where we could run, do pull-ups, and other exercise. Waikiki beach has a tremendous number of choices for restaurants and the beach is amazing.
Jeffrey F.
June 2026
The room was clean and had all the amenities needed. Great ac and shower. Mark communicated with us while we were there and afterwards. There is plenty of free parking across the park. The area felt very safe overall as well.
Vicky D.
June 2026
Great location, clean, and very responsive host, Mark!
Chitra W.
June 2026
no pool
Bart F.
June 2026
Overall we were happy with our stay! The room was clean and the host was responsive and we enjoyed the location. Parking was not great as the only options were to pay around 40 per day or park on the street (metered parking). This came as a surprise to us as most rentals have complimentary parking. Laundry was also not great as the machines are very old. My clothes did not appear to get cleaned properly.
Avery B.
May 2026
The parking situation did work out OK for us but was challenging the first evening. We arrived after dark and the garage spots were full. Our other options were on the street with a meter during the day or a little walk to the park. We ended up finding meter parking the four day stay. If you are gone most of the day that is probably the best method.
Tim S.
May 2026
We stay here every time we visit Oahu!
Lisa C.
May 2026
Pros: good location, outside area to chill at, stocked kitchenCons: darker than anticipated, not as clean, bed frame is a hazard, AC loud and musty (without AC no airflow)
Soleil W.
May 2026
The panoramic views from this penthouse are stunning! I loved the lanai. Very comfortable place.
Jennifer W.
May 2026
Beautiful spot! We always enjoy staying in this place.Very comfortable and clean,had everything that we needed. Gorgeous views and sunsets from the balcony. Highly recommend and we look forward to staying here again soon!
Maria F P.
May 2026
Such a great place! Just out of town, walking distance to most everything. Clean and responsive hosts. Thank you!
Samantha H.
May 2026
Love these guys. They will treat you right.
B C.
May 2026
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Accommodations were exactly what we were looking for. Accommodations were clean. Bed was super comfortable. Perfect little place to crash at the end of a long day. Had ample kitchen supplies to take care of meals if you decided you did not want to go out to eat. Also, ample beach supplies on balcony like chairs, umbrellas and snorkeling gear. Beach towels and blankets also provided. The only hangup was during check-in the check-in link sent to us did not work. It kept stating that it was too early for us to check in when in fact we were actually a few hours late. We made several attempts to contact the property manager and host via email and phone. Calling the phone number was worthless as we were put in a queue for a callback which we never got. We were eventually replied to by email with the repaired link which did end up working giving us the code to get into the property. Can’t really say if this was a host issue or a Vrbo thing but, it was very frustrating to start our vacation that way. All in all, very pleased with our stay and we would definitely stay here again if we return to Oahu.
Nean J.
May 2026
Kitchen was minimal but no complaints.
James C.
April 2026
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Nice condo, has everything you need for the beach. We appreciated the chairs, boogie boards, beach towels, and snorkels. The bed is comfortable, and it was great to have all the little extras like coffee, tea, lotion, and phone chargers. There’s a mini fridge and a hot plate, and all the pans and dishes so you could cook some small meals if you wanted to. The view from the large deck of Diamondhead is absolutely incredible. You’re right on the water at the back of the hotel, it’s a nice hangout spot on a lawn with beach chairs and tables. You can walk to some stairs behind the hotel that take you down right into the water, to a pretty good snorkel or surfing spot. There’s not a beach right at the property. There is a lovely mellow little private sandy beach about a block away, there’s directions to it on the hotel door. I wish the curtains were a little darker, you definitely have some bright sun coming in early in the morning. A bigger fridge would be a nice addition. Also watch out, we had a swimsuit blown off the deck by the wind, but we managed to get it back from the people below us. The place is pretty quiet, even though it’s right above the street, it’s not super busy. This condo is on the fourth floor. Getting in and out is easy with a code to the room door and a lockbox with a key to get into the gated hotel. We had the pleasure of meeting the condo owner at checkout, he is a very nice and helpful man.
Maya K.
April 2026
The room was well equipped. We used the hot plate several times and it worked great! The room even had some extra items like sunscreen and bug spray which we appreciated! The elevator did break a few days in, but we were there in the middle of a crazy storm and heard lots of elevators in other buildings were breaking also. The bed was pretty comfortable and the window ac unit kept the room cool. The hosts were great at checking in and seeing how things were going, but we did struggle a bit figuring out how to check in, as the instructions were hard to find on the app. We liked that it was close enough to walk to the beach and there is a little convenience store that was close by. Did not notice a lot of road noise and it was pretty quiet at night which was nice. We were able to find parking pretty easily across the street. Overall a great place and we would come back! Thanks!
Paula W.
April 2026
Easy parking centrally located but away from the mass tourists. Clean with amazing views
Rudolph P.
April 2026
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The location of this property is ideal if you are looking for a quiet place to stay and be near Waikiki. It is across the street from a large park. The property is quiet and clean. It's also close to a small beach with great snorkeling. There are just a few (3) restaurants near by so meals might require a walk up to the action in the heart of Waikiki or a car to venture out. Property is older but maintained pretty well. There isn't a lanai in the unit but there is a spacious communal outdoor courtyard and grassy area that overlooks the ocean. Kitchen is small but perfect for very simple meals if you choose to cook. There are no cooking supplies aside from salt and pepper so be prepared to stock up on your own if you do cook (including your morning coffee). Staff was great to work with. I had a Vrbo glitch (no messages displaying to see check in instructions) and the staff was able to give me the details I needed over the phone. I would have preferred a slightly higher level of furnishings- the sheets were pilled and scratchy, and metal bed frame was squeaky. But the quiet location made up for that.
Joy N.
March 2026
Conveniently located by the park, bus and nearby shopping and beaches.
Robin H.
March 2026
Great little studio with all the amenities you need. Perfect location just a mile from the tourist chaos. Fantastic communication with the manager. The mattress is in need of replacement, however, it was comfortable. We sleep with an eye mask, but for those of you that do not the room needs blackout curtains. The light is pretty bright from the neighboring apartment/hotels..
March 2026
No cooking done except in microwave
Janel L.
March 2026
I was impressed with the accommodations and the concierge’s knowledge. Patrick was very helpful throughout our stay.
Jeffrey K.
March 2026
Views were amazing! Best neighbourhood near Waikiki. Only thing I would say is, the bathroom needs an update. Would stay here again.Thiessen
Ute T.
March 2026
The view was better than expected!
Lee O.
March 2026
Only complaint was the light at night into the room, but other than that, it was a very enjoyable stay
Kelly P.
March 2026
Enjoyed the location.
kirk b.
March 2026
This place is exactly as advertised! We loved the proximity to Diamond Head as we didn’t rent a car and the fact that in 20 minute walk, you’re in the heart of Waikīkī. Everything you needed for trip to beach was onsite. Views were incredible. Unfortunately was a bit rainy while we were there but can’t control Mother Nature!
Beth L.
March 2026
Host was communicative and genuinely seemed to care about our stay. Quick to respond with questions. They provided some welcoming amenities such as a couple of bottled waters and some snacks as well as stocking some handy supplies like laundry pods.
Andrea W.
February 2026
Excellent communication with the host, Mark, helped make a good stay even better. It’s a small studio, but the location is just what we wanted — by the water, close to restaurants and far enough from the bustle of Waikīkī. Ideal for a short stay.
Harvey S.
February 2026
Beautiful apartment, friendly host, great location.
Jerry S.
February 2026
Great pace to stay! Will stay here again in the future.
Shaun W.
February 2026
Everything was amazing, I highly recommend this unit and property for a super chill vacation. The host was extremely responsive and accommodating, the property is quiet and convenient to all the best parts of South Shore, O’ahu, and the unit itself is outfitted with everything one needs for comfort. The cross breeze simply can’t be beat, we didn’t use the AC once! This was our second time staying here and we are already planning our next trip.
Tamara C.
February 2026
Great location, responsive host, many amenities. Host had complimentary bottled water, sodas, and chocolates waiting for us. We were able to get parking across the upper part of the park.
Rebecca L.
February 2026
The unit is in the best part of Waikiki - terrific location for beautiful walks (Kapiolani park, Diamond head) and easy access to the bustling parts of Waikiki if that's your thing, Kapahulu restaurants and Kaimuki food. The unit was incredibly well stocked for a studio and was very comfortable. And the Marella folks' communication was top notch. Would definitely stay again.
Janice V.
February 2026
Everything was in good order. The location was perfect and the ocean view beautiful.
Victor P.
February 2026