The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.
Travelers consistently praise these Waikiki condos for their prime, walkable location and strong value versus hotels. Most units sit a 10–15 minute walk from the beach and close to Ala Moana, Hilton Lagoon, shops, and a lively food-truck scene. Many reviewers highlight secure buildings, easy elevator access to coin/app laundry, and lanais with lovely Ala Wai canal and mountain views (fun for watching outrigger canoes). Inside, the units are generally well equipped for longer stays—full kitchens, plenty of towels, beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, coolers), and often comfortable beds—making them especially convenient for families. Hosts and managers are frequently described as responsive, flexible, and proactive, with several guests noting smooth communication and helpfulness around late checkouts and small issues.
The biggest tradeoff is urban noise. This area is busy day and night, and older jalousie-style windows don’t insulate much, so traffic, sirens, and loud vehicles are a recurring theme; earplugs or running the bedroom A/C as white noise help many sleepers. The buildings themselves tend to be older; while a number of units are updated and very clean, others show wear or have occasional maintenance and housekeeping lapses (think dated bathrooms, scuffed finishes, or a ceiling tile that needs replacing). A/C performance varies by unit (some rely on portable units) and, rarely, an elevator or building system is down temporarily. Pools are small and more of a dip-than-destination.
Set expectations and you’ll likely have a great stay. If quiet is a priority or you want resort polish, these may not be the best fit; if you value space, a kitchen, and location, they’re a solid choice. Confirm parking before booking—some units include a secure spot (often compact or across the street), while others require paid garages—and clarify check-in details early to avoid late-night hiccups. Pack earplugs, consider a white-noise app, and enjoy the convenience: stroll to the beach, grab dinner at nearby food trucks, and start adventures with easy access to buses and highways.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 361 reviews
The apartment had a few things wrong with it . The bed was unstable it was almost falling apart aswell as the remotes for the aircon and tv that was in the room which had no remote. The shutters on the windowa were faulty. Aswell as the aircon was not secure.
Davin C.
June 2025
Location is wonderful - walking distance to beach, shops and restaurants.Communication with hosts is fabulous - plus the check in instructions were detailed and included pictures, and the book at the apartment upon our arrival was also helpful.Apartment was well-stocked, there were even ice cubes in the freezer when we arrived. We also appreciated the beach towels to borrow. We didn’t use the boogie boards, but there were some there. Bonus of a couple of welcome gifts that were also appreciated.We had rented a car, so appreciated having a FREE parking spot. We walked once we arrived.We didn’t use the laundry facilities, but there was a coin operated washer and dryer available on site.Both bedrooms had a/c which helped with the heat and also with the noise since it is a typical city apartment with typical Hawaiian slat windows. We only turned it on briefly, as we didn’t spend much time in the apartment, but it seemed to work well.Would we stay here again? Absolutely!
Carrie S.
June 2025
Family of four stayed in this well equipped, centrally located property (10 min walk from Waikiki beach, 20 mins from Ala Moana centre). Building and parking felt very secure and the unit had everything we needed. The king size bed for us and separate beds for the kids was a treat. Owners were really responsive and helpful and clearly wanted people to be comfortable. Like others noted, the surroundings are very noisy, mostly due to loud vehicles on the main roads - perhaps pack earplugs if you are a light sleeper. That’s not the fault of the owners, but the reality of being in the centre of a city.
Krista R.
June 2025
Good size & close to beach. About 10 min walk. Only complaint is the noise level. A lot of noise comes through the windows and doesn't stop till late at night. Other than that, overall the place was great.
Matthew C.
June 2025
Host sent check in information for a different unit. When questioned why, said the booked unit was unavailable due to painting, however, parking space also wasn’t available. Alternative unit was gross and we refused to stay. We had to scramble to find a hotel to move to. Host said he would provide a full refund but after two days, he stopped replying to texts. I let him know I’d be filling a police report before leaving the island and he finally replied calling me paranoid. He then told me to stop texting him so I filed a police report and started an investigation with VRBO. Refund was given after many hours spent working with VRBO’s Escalation Team. There are many other places to stay in Oahu and I recommend picking one of those instead of risking things with this host.
June 2025
It was an amazing place to stay great pool nearby; and allowed a late checkout for us since our flight didn’t leave til night. It can be a little nosey but you are in the middle of Wakiki so it makes sense.
Kaitlyn P.
June 2025
Had a great time staying at Waikiki Cozy Apartment. Love having the food trucks so close and to be able to walk to everything in the Waikiki area. I agree with other guest that said the street noise is loud, but we wear ear plugs so we slept fine. Our host were amazing, always checking in and making sure everything was perfect. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!Jason from Colorado, go Buffs!!!!
Jason U.
June 2025
We had a fantastic stay! There was a great view of the river and the mountains. The host was great and responded quickly to a question I had. There were beach supplies for us to use which was a great surprise! The building is very secure with a guard up front at all times. Highly recommend for families. It was a great alternative to paying for two hotel rooms. It was also within walking distance from the beach, shops, and restaurants. We rented a car for a couple of days to drive around the island, but we were good without the rental for the rest of the trip.
Nicole B.
June 2025
Love the location! Easy instructions for the condo unit and parking. MAHALO ARVIS for your patience and all your support!! We Will Be Back!!!!!
CHERYL S.
June 2025
We enjoyed our stay at this apartment building. Considering how old of a building this is we were quite happy with our stay. It was very clean and tidy. Had many supplies for our use in case we had forgotten something. Would definitely stay here again if we come back to this area. The only thing I would say that could use improvement would be the air conditioning system and the fact that I couldn’t close the master bedroom windows and the noise from the street was loud at times. Thank you!
Ryan D.
June 2025
Great location,Condo little small but it was fine for the amount of time we spend there
Monica K.
June 2025
Worked great for our family of 4 adults, with one sleeping on the on foldout couch. Great location for walking to a lot of eateries and the beach. Fairly noisy at all hours, the neighborhood doesn’t sleep! A/C works fine if you keep windows closed, curtains drawn, and bedroom doors open for circulation. Otherwise there isn’t enough of a cross beeeze from the windows being open to keep you cool at night.
Jenifer M.
June 2025
The parking was inconvenient and directions were terrible … the building itself was rough (no pictures included on the listing) … there was a used washcloth in the shower … there is a drop-down tile / filthy, dusty ceiling in the bathroom to hide an air conditioner (no bathroom pictures on the listing) … the air conditioner is SO loud it shook the walls and woke us up every night … the wifi listed was never found / offered on the list of options to connect to … AND we ran out of toilet paper!
Kelly Lewis L.
June 2025
We loved this apartment! It was very comfortable and had a lot of amenities and supplies we weren’t anticipating including beach stuff. The host was very responsive and kind. I would definitely book here again!
Cristina M.
June 2025
The place was clean and just as described. We appreciated the air conditioning units in the rooms where they were avaliable. It was well kept with some extras provided. We enjoyed our stay.
Jeff T.
June 2025
Everything was as advertised, no issues with anything. Recommend highly
Nelda F.
May 2025
This is a nice condo with lots of space to spread out. We appreciated all the beach gear. The owner was very accommodating. The street is a bit loud, but it is easy to walk to lots many places. Fun food truck plaza is right near by.
Melissa J.
May 2025
Fantastic stay!! The unit is clean, updated and well appointed . Very easy in and out. Proximity to 7-11 and food trucks a huge plus. We had a great time! Mahalo plenty!
KATRINA
May 2025
This property was perfect for our family vacation. It was just what we needed. The owner and caretaker were very responsive and accommodating. Would definitely recommend to families wanting a nice, quiet stay in Hawaii.
Manda G.
May 2025
Property was a good location to Honolulu and Waikīkī. Staff was very friendly. Check in process was a bit complicated, but we eventually got in. TV package was not as advertised was very limited. Accommodation very basic but we did enjoy the stay. Friendly staff made up for any shortcomings
Gordon M.
May 2025
Property manager was very responsive and helpful whenever we had questions or concerns. Great location with a parking spot that is pretty central in Waikiki.
Alec H.
May 2025
Walking distance to beaches.
Jenny T.
May 2025
Great location. Restaurants and grocery stores near by. There were 4 adults in the room and it would have been nice to have another comfy chair to sit in. Dan was so nice to work with!
Leanne G.
May 2025
Fabulous location at the gateway to Waikīkī. Close to Ala Moana park/beach, shopping center, Hilton Hawaiian Village/ Friday fireworks. Easy in and out of Waikīkī with less traffic. Two bedroom apartment on the tenth floor was perfect. Nice morning sun with beautiful views of Manoa valley and the Koolau mountains. A/C was perfect for a comfortable stay/sleep after a day in the sun. Would definitely stay here again. Hosts were fantastic, flexible and responsive when we had a last minute change. Would recommend.
Oliver W.
May 2025
Great appartement. Clean, All we neded. Nice landlord. Little trafik noise like all over in waikik. Wil come back.
Søren E.
May 2025
We all enjoyed our stay here. Lanai view was amazing. We liked the living space and location. Secured included parking was a bonus!
Wendy K.
May 2025
This is truly the best place to stay with a family! Loan and Lewis went out of their way to make everything convenient and wonderful. We truly enjoyed our stay here!
Theresa B.
April 2025
I wish the central air a/c was working the portable a/c units don’t work very well the place was not cooled off like we wanted too. The ceiling fans all they do is move the hot air in the rooms. It was hot at night couldn’t get a good night sleep. Had to call Julio to fix the portable a/c. Central air is the best way to go. Please get rid of the portable a/c units.Thank you
Bertha L.
April 2025
Host was excellent
soben y.
April 2025
Overall satisfied with the location, would stay again
Steven E.
April 2025
The hosts are a delight. For the price, this was a heck of a deal. The building feels very safe, the amenities are lovely.A few things to note, this is Waikiki. It's loud. The windows are the slat type so expect ocean breezes to blow the blinds around. We had quite a few late night wake ups due to unexpected noises.That said, if you're looking for a budget friendly apartment that is close to ALL Waikiki has to offer, this is an excellent option.
Eric F.
April 2025
Nice location in Waikiki. Can walk into the madness without being there all the time.
Jesse T.
April 2025
We came to the island for a wedding but wanted a place to be able to stretch out in with our family of 5 (3 kids ages 12,9,7) and this was the perfect spot. Close to so much stuff that we basically walked everywhere. No free parking, but a paid parking lot was close enough that we were able to leave our rental vehicle to places. There is a rental car place right there that we would probably use if we ever came to the island again. I absolutely recommend this location and we were sad to leave.
Jacqueline S.
April 2025
This property is very well equipped and well maintained, located within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and beaches. The traffic noise arising from Kalakaua Avenue is somewhat bothersome at times.
Jutta M.
April 2025
The condo was well-furnished and clean. Near restaurants and a short walk to the beach. Nice to have snorkeling equipment provided. Only problem was very high traffic area with seemingly constant sirens and loud cars and motorcycles. Dan was a very good host and responded quickly to inquiries. Mahalo.
Patty R.
April 2025
The place was very nice and it was close to the beach. It was close to the intersection and was very noisy at night. The windows don’t close which is normal for Hawaii so it was not possible to keep the noise out.
Adrian R.
April 2025
The overall experience was just okay. The condo is on a very busy corner so noise can be a problem if looking to relax. The furniture all looked new as well as most of flooring. There is really old router for internet and tv. The router kept overheating and we could not watch tv. The fire stick was nice except it wouldn’t work either bc the router was intermittent. I would have preferred some tables in living area. No where to sit your drinks but floor. The bathroom shower has been remodeled which was nice. The rest of the bathroom was not cleaned properly when we arrived. The wall coming in had spills, the floor needs steamed. The door had fingerprints all around the handle. The ceiling had a leak at one point and ceiling tiles needed replaced. Blinds in king room also had spills on them. Overall I guess the place just ok. But very noisy! Also we had a rental which could not be parked on the property. We needed to find parking which added 80 to our stay.
Kathryn F.
April 2025
Loan and Lewis were fantastic hosts. They really went above and beyond to help us have a great stay. We had difficulty sleeping because of the street noise and they came and set up alternate window coverings which was helpful. The unit is very central and had everything that we needed. Thank you Loan and Lewis!
Catherine L.
March 2025
Location was perfect
Wendy W.
March 2025
Great condo to host my family for our vacation, the owner was very good with answering questions. Highly recommend this condo for your future travel.
Lacey
March 2025
The place was fantastic! It was so nice to have such a comfortable space. The hosts were so easy to communicate with and the check in/ check out was seamless. Walking distance to the beach and lots of great places to eat.
Alyson R.
March 2025
Location was noisy as the condo was on the second floor on the end close to 7 11 and 24 hour laundry mat. Busy intersection. Needed to use provided ear plugs to sleep. Bathroom needs to be updated. Upon arrival the handle to the shower fell off and the shower curtain was half of the width needed. Alyssa corrected the next day.The bonus was the location. Waikīkī Brewing was a 2 minute walk.and has good beer and casual vibe
Darrel D.
March 2025
Wonderful location. Easy access to beaches and activities. Only enough comfortable seating for 3. Nice balcony. Ok view. Nearestparking
Curtis N.
March 2025
Great location and communication with manager. Super parking, pool, security personnel. Beach, shopping, night life close by. Apartment needs
Greg T.
March 2025
Very loud even when all windows are closed. No hot water for showers - only luke warm. No parking which really sucks and we were not told about that until 2 days before arrival. Spices in cupboard were very old and nasty. Not enough variety for cooking.
Dennis N.
March 2025
My kids and stayed here for 5 days and it was perfect. It was clean and any questions I had were answered promptly. Everything is within walking distance and the food trucks across the street were amazing. When I rerun I will stay here again.
Claudia
March 2025
Very cozy and met the needs of two people staying there. Everything we needed was provided! Beds were very comfortable! It was very quiet except for the wind that rattled the sliding door.
Em B.
March 2025
Condo was ok but the beds were horribly uncomfortably. Laundry says 3 per load each wash and dry but got charged ea.
Lori S.
March 2025
Check in was a lottle comfusing and parking is difficult
Lynette H.
March 2025
Pros: Price was good for location and size of condo, and the extra amenities were a nice surprise! Parking structure is right across the street so that was convenient. Cons: Condo needs some TLC - repair the outlet plugs and ceiling in bathroom. The emergency vehicle sirens were going off all night long, so I had to use ear plugs. All in all, it worked fine for our needs though!
Debra T.
March 2025