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.
Most guests love the Waikiki Banyan’s location and value. It sits at the quieter end of Waikiki, 1–2 blocks from the beach, Kapiolani Park, the zoo, and loads of dining and shops. High-floor lanais deliver big views of Diamond Head, the ocean, or the mountains, and having a full kitchen plus on‑site laundry makes longer stays easy. A standout perk is the included garage parking, which saves a bundle and makes it a convenient base for island day trips.
Stays feel homey and practical. Check‑in is typically smooth via keypad codes and clear texts, and many units are clean, updated, and well‑stocked with cookware and basics. Families appreciate beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, coolers), plenty of towels, and the kid‑friendly vibe; when open, the 6th‑floor deck has a pool, hot tubs, BBQs, and a playground. Walking everywhere is simple, and the trade winds or AC keep most units comfortable (some also have ceiling fans). If you’ll park, a compact car fits best in the tight garage.
Set expectations for an older high‑rise with ongoing projects. A major renovation of the 6th‑floor recreation deck (and some elevator replacements) has closed amenities at times and created noise and longer elevator waits; plan extra time at peak hours, use stairs if on lower floors, and confirm current status with your host. As with any condo building, unit quality varies: some are freshly remodeled, others more dated; bathrooms can be compact, sliding room dividers are common, and window AC may cool the living area more than the bedroom. Light urban noise is part of Waikiki, especially on lower floors or near nightlife. To get the best fit, verify recent photos, ask about parking clearance if you have a large vehicle, and confirm what beach gear and kitchen staples are included. Overall, reviewers rate the Banyan highly for walkability, big views, space to spread out, and the rare bonus of free parking.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
The apartment was well appointed, the bed and during both comfortable. Having the full kitchen and parking was awesome; everything in walking distance, view was lovely. Monique was great at communicating prior to check in, during and at check out.
Kirsten S.
July 2026
I’ve stayed in a lot of vacation rentals and this one was definitely one of the best. Comfortable beds, well stocked, excellent location and everything as described. Would absolutely stay here again.
Lucy E.
July 2026
The pictures don’t really show how nice the unit is! Everything is updated and nice! The kitchen has everything you would need- appliances, rice cooker, knives.. etc The location is great, the building has been upgraded and the pool/ bbq area is clean and new and pretty. Would stay again! Ten out of ten!
Sue B.
July 2026
We had a good stay here for 10 days. Plenty of room and there were extra trash bags and bathroom essentials available. The bath tub is a bit outdated and the beds are old and quite uncomfortably. Overall the stay was good, besides the bed and tub I would given it a 9.5. There were enough dishes and utensils in the kitchen for a family of 4. Appreciate the beach chairs and towels. Price was great.
Vibol C.
July 2026
Onsite free parking is great.
Narciso V.
July 2026
We’ve stayed at several Midway Vacation properties, and most have been great. This one was just okay. The biggest downside was the extremely dim lighting in the kitchen and living room. The staff was responsive and tried to fix it, but unfortunately there wasn’t much they could do. If good lighting is important to you, that’s something to be aware of. Otherwise, the place had plenty of beds and worked okay for our family’s stay. The sauna and pool were great.
Nancy T.
July 2026
This is our favorite place to stay in Oahu . The communication was excellent . The view is beautiful and the condo had everything we needed!
Amy S.
July 2026
The most beautiful view of diamond head and the ocean. The layout was perfect for our family of 4. The location was perfect walking distance to the beach. Will definitely come back again.
Christine B.
July 2026
Great location and only a five minute walk to the beach. Parking was free, and there were always available spots in the garage. We had four people in our reservation, and the fold out couch was a little uncomfortable. However, for two people, this would be a great place to stay. The window unit AC also kept the rental nice and cool during our stay. Would stay here again. We had a wonderful time there!
July 2026
This was my second time staying in this unit, and it was just as nice as I remembered. The first time was in April 2022 when I celebrated my 50th birthday with friends while running the Hapalua Half Marathon. When my family decided to vacation in Hawaii to celebrate our son's high school graduation, I immediately told my husband that we had to stay at the Banyan.The location is hard to beat! It includes parking, which is a huge bonus in Waikiki, and it's less than a 5-minute walk to Waikiki Beach and Kalākaua Avenue. There's also a Catholic church just 0.2 miles away. We were able to walk to the Honolulu Zoo ( 15 minute walk), and we only needed our rental car for trips to places like the Byodo-In Temple and the Dole Plantation.The full kitchen was another great feature. I was on vacation, so I didn't want to spend time cooking, but it was perfect for storing drinks, snacks, and reheating leftovers from the many great restaurants nearby. Having a washer and dryer in the unit was also incredibly convenient during our 7-day stay.The pool was open but we did not use the pool. The elevators can be slow or fill up so we parked on level 5 and just had to walk up and down one flight of stairs to get to our car. The mini store & the coffee shop are so convenient.This condo is comfortable, clean, and in an ideal location for enjoying everything Waikiki has to offer. We already miss Hawaii and are looking forward to staying here again. Thank you for another fantastic stay!
Angie L.
July 2026
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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:
Was looking for somehwere to stay for 1 week and came across this place on VRBO. Told my kids that the view is city and mountains instead of ocean and we all agreed to stay there and try it out. First off love the lobby upon entering then as entering the parking got a little confusing but after a day got used to where exactly to park. Going into the room was just stunning and amazing. Super clean and beautiful plus we were really comfortable too. I had my own bed my son had his own and daughter too which she slept on the pull out couch bed and she loved it. AC was super cold too and we all just loved it. The kitchen was perfect with things we needed to cook and keep our things cold. The beach equipments was great when we used it. Beach was walking distance not even 10 minutes down the road which we loved because the kids got to ride some waves also there was restaurants and food trucks near by so of course we were able to get food and drinks too. ABC store was near by which was pretty cool cus I haven’t been to one in a while. But all in all I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and will return for sure to stay here again.
Alisha A.
July 2026
Great price and great location. The home was well stocked. Lots of kitchen appliances, an iron, a hair dryer, even beach toys. I would definitely stay again.
Cherie H.
July 2026
Unfortunately the floors weren’t very clean and we seen a live cockroach behind the toaster. If it were clean, we would have loved it. Great location and nice set up.
July 2026
We loved our stay at the apartment. Check in was smooth with a door code. Everything was clean and the apartment was very well equipped. The kitchen had everything you’d need and the bathroom had plenty of towels, shower gel etc which we really appreciated. There were also coolers, beach chairs and boogie boards. The bed was very very comfortable and we found the apartment peaceful and we were not disturbed by city noise. We would love to stay again.
Anya M.
July 2026
Great location. The newly renovated pool and recreational area is really nice.
Matt D.
July 2026
Great stay with parking included which was awesome.
Mark G.
July 2026
Perfect place for vacation
Marek P.
July 2026
The views from the room are amazing. Mike is an amazing host and great communication. He went above and beyond and helped to make our experience in Honolulu amazing. The location is great and a short walk to the beach. The unit includes so many things to make our stay great, including beach chairs, snorkeling gear, full kitchen and utensils. I would highly recommend this for anyone staying Honolulu!
Shawn S.
July 2026
We were really surprised at the little things. The condo is a corner unit so you don't share a wall with other units and therefore it was very quiet. The laundry room was 5 feet away. The garbage chute was 5 feet away. For a family of 4 we found it very spacious. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The parking pass was a definite plus! Jeff is an amazing host and made the whole process from checking in to checking out very easy.
Fannie K.
July 2026
The pictures do NOT look like the condo. It’s dated, paint peeling, bedroom doors broken, patio door won’t open properly and there was no spatula. Plus the the kitchen island has exposed sharp staples or small nails.
Britnie H.
July 2026
Great Stay
Justin D.
July 2026
Bring extra towels
Tosha C.
July 2026
My stay was wonderful. We were so close to just about everything. The pool was nice. The beach was walking distance. I love the unit. The views were awesome from our terrace. There were ample towels and washcloths. And the beach chairs came in handy. The unit was cleaned and stacked with cooking utensils. The laundry room was conveniently down the hall. A bit pricey but hey!! My only downside was that the sliding doors to the room didnt close all the way which limited our privacy. However, my overall experience was excellent.
Shawna M.
July 2026
We loved the convenience of the location and the views. Hopefully we will get the opportunity to stay again.
Tom H.
July 2026
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:
We had the best time at Waikiki Banyan! Our rental was spacious, clean and conveniently located to all the Waikiki attractions. Easily walkable to the beach, food, coffee and Honolulu Zoo. The kitchen was great and had all the amenities we needed for our stay. Our view from the lanai was the best part. Watching the ocean, city and diamond head.
Shaista H.
July 2026
Everything was great about this place
Kristine H.
July 2026
Convenient location. Clean and well appointed. Everything I needed.
Jim W.
July 2026
This place worked well for us, as it is within walking-distance to the beach and many restaurants and shops. It has a free parking space, which is a valuable amenity when you have rented a car. Also, having the beach chairs and umbrellas was great!The view is on the mauka side (mountains) and is really beautiful. It's fun to watch the paddlers on the Ala Wai Canal and the rain in the valleys.
Ondine B.
July 2026
The property location was great two blocks from the beach. The only issue we had was the sofa bed. It was me and my two sons and we had to call a couple times to try to get the bed to close. It would keep getting stuck on something and we could sit on the sofa our recommendation would be to upgrade the sofa bed to prevent this issue for future travelers.
Sarah D.
July 2026
Perfect location!
Kathryn W.
July 2026
The owner was very communicative made things very easy. Locations is excellent so close to the beach. Clean safe place.
Sandy F.
July 2026
Excellent and responsive host and easy to communicate with. The unit was clean, well equipped and comfortable. The updated recreation deck was impressive as were the new elevators. This unit was a gem and we look forward to booking again.
Maria R.
July 2026
Everything was wonderful! The check in was very smooth and all information needed were provided before our landing in HI. The apartment is very clean and comfortable, with breathtaking views of Diamond Head and the ocean. We had a very comfortable stay, for a family of 3. Comfortable beds and a well equipped apartment, with everything you might need for your stay and much more. The provided parking spot was a wonderful and useful addition. Most people say they’ll be back, but we for sure planning our next stay at this amazing property already!
Diana C.
July 2026
Apartment was super clean, well equipped with useful beach towels, umbrella, beach chairs. Beds ans sofa were comfortable.Only little downside is water from AC unit spilling into the balcony, making it challenging to keep the apart floor cleaned
Didier A.
July 2026
Our second stay here as a family of 4, and we will not stay anywhere else. Perfect location, wonderful accomodations and great communication with the host.
Kenny J.
July 2026
Great view and great location. My family of 3 very much enjoyed our stay here! Close to the beach and many restaurants. The included parking space is a great benefit
Ken F.
June 2026
I have not experienced such a flawless and beautiful stay as this one! This has raised the standard for us! The views and AC was amazing
daiten r.
June 2026
The condo at Waikiki Banyan was more than expected!! The views and the central location was superb. The convenience of having a kitchen was worth it. Didn’t have the expense of dining out every meal. Also the convenience of free parking was well worth it also. I highly recommend this property against any hotel. Clean and well maintained. Thanks again for our beautiful first visit to the Hawaiin Islands. We will definitely be back !!
Robert S.
June 2026
The beds were very comfortable, location was great, pool and hot tub area was very nice, coffee maker worked great, and kitchen well stocked!
Meagan M.
June 2026
I worried wondering if the air-conditioning would be strong enough, but it was!
J O.
June 2026
This was a great place to stay. It had everything you could need, plus a beautiful view of the ocean. Laundry was literally next door, but you could not hear the machines in the room while they were running, which was a huge bonus.Elevators were quick, building was clean overall, and the use of the parking garage being included with the rental was huge.Location was also great. Waikiki was easily walkable, with tons of restaurants and stores within walking distance as well. There's a small convenience store on site, and a small coffee shop.Overall I'd absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone that is looking for a clean, comfortable and quiet spot to stay.
Donald L.
June 2026
Great room! The host was amazing. Loved the view and the amenities in the room.
V. S.
June 2026
Great location. Very close to the beach. Easy to park and drive around town. We will advantage of the kitchen and cooked a few meals a day to keep costs down and I honestly can eat out that much. The pool was great for kids learning to swim
Joe N.
June 2026
This was our 7th time to go to Hawaii, but the first trip to Oahu. Maui has always been our preferred destination and we finally decided to give another island a try. This property was exactly what we needed for close proximity to Waikiki mixed with the quiet atmosphere needed after many adventures during the day. All was exactly as described! The views were amazing and we enjoyed all aspects of the property. Our favorite part was being able to walk to so many shops and restaurants. We hope to stay here again in the future!
Lee L.
June 2026
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cristobal G.
June 2026
Great location. Easy walk to Waikīkī beach. Amazing view. Nice to have fridge and kitchen area. Great to have parking spot included. Would stay again!
Ashley W.
June 2026
Perfect location in Waikiki. Close to the beach and restaurants.
Janusz J.
June 2026
Great stay! Spacious, comfortable, clean, great communication from host! 10/10 would happily stay again! Thanks!
Chad K.
June 2026
This was our third stay at this condo and each visit has been great! The recent upgrades to the countertops and tile work were very nicely done! You can’t beat the location, being so close to the beach and the included parking is a huge savings over a nearby hotel! Our flight was delayed arriving but getting parked and into the unit was perfect, thanks to the great communications with the property manager. Once again, we couldn’t be happier with our stay!
Keith W.
June 2026
Nicely updated condo with a fantastic view in a great location in Waikiki
Ryan W.
June 2026