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Waikiki Sunset, Oahu

The Waikiki Sunset condo resort is a family-friendly destination located just a block from the famous Waikiki Beach and within walking distance to a variety of attractions, including international restaurants, the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, shopping centers, luaus, and dinner cruises. The resort offers a range of amenities for guests to enjoy, such as a heated swimming pool, fitness center, BBQ area, lounge area with free Wi-Fi, and coin-operated laundry facilities on each floor. Additionally, there is a mini mart on the 5th floor for added convenience. With its prime location and numerous amenities, the Waikiki Sunset is an ideal choice for vacationers seeking a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Hawaii.

    Waikiki Sunset Quick Facts:


  • Address: 229 Paoakalani Ave,Honolulu, HI 96815
  • Reviews: 4.74 / 5.0 (from 1696 reviews)
  • Average Price: $364/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Waikiki Sunset Vacation Rentals

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Waikiki Sunset Average Rates


As of November 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Waikiki Sunset is $364. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $528. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Waikiki Sunset Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 Guest Reviews


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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 Waikiki Sunset’s location and views. The high-rise sits on the quieter, Diamond Head end of Waikiki, a 3–10 minute walk to the beach, Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park, shops, and restaurants. Many units sit high enough for sweeping vistas of Diamond Head, the ocean or mountains, and having free, on-site parking is a standout perk that saves money and makes exploring O‘ahu easy. Hosts are often described as responsive and thoughtful, with smooth self check-in and welcome touches that make the condos feel like a home base rather than a hotel room.

Most units are individually owned, and many have been renovated and kept very clean, with comfortably furnished living spaces, strong A/C, and well‑equipped kitchens that make simple meals and longer stays convenient. Families especially like layouts with bunk beds or sofa beds, the supply of beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, towels), and laundry rooms on every floor. The building’s 6th‑floor recreation deck with pool and BBQs is a popular bonus, and the overall value compared to nearby hotels is frequently noted.

Common tradeoffs reflect the building’s age and size. Public areas (lobby, hall carpets, elevators) feel dated, elevator waits can be long at peak times and occasional outages or building maintenance can temporarily affect water, power, A/C, or amenities. The parking garage is tight with a low clearance, better for smaller vehicles, and Waikiki’s city sounds (including early-morning roosters) can be present, though most units are quiet with doors closed. Beach gear and supplies vary by unit, and a few condos show more wear than others, but issues are typically addressed quickly by attentive hosts. If you choose a recently updated unit, plan around elevator rush hours, and don’t expect resort-style daily service, Waikiki Sunset delivers a comfortable, well-located base with great views and strong overall value.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Waikiki Sunset Reviews


Great views ,
Jim S.
August 2026

Three of us stayed for a week and this place was great. Close to the beach, food, and shopping. It also had a good parking garage and was easy to drive to. The BBQ grills were perfect for the couple nights we were too tired to go get food and making breakfast and coffee in the kitchen before the kid woke up was very nice.
Jason E.
August 2026

Excellent stay. Very clean, spacious, great communication with host, awesome location. Will definitely stay here again.
Chandini
August 2026

Great place with a great view and had all the amenities we needed. Thank you!
Robert F.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. Our favorite part was the view and close location to the action.
Jeremy T.
July 2026

The apartment is very well located, we were at thirty second floor but multiple elevators we had a small issue with bath tub and they were very responsive and very helpful. The view is very nice and you have everything you need in the apartment. I would heavily recommend booking with Alii rental.
Aziza A.
July 2026

Rooms were clean, very close to Waikiki beach, Kitchen was well equipped with rice cooker, blender, utensils, pots & pans Excellent! Only one request please upgrade with a bigger cutting board. We would luv to stay here for the next visit!
Maheswari N.
July 2026

Nice central place. Host was easy to communicate with.
Mike L.
July 2026

Clean and walking distance to the beach.
Jody C.
July 2026

Beautiful apartment, clean, comfortable, and in great location. Communication with the host was excellent, and the check-in process was smooth and easy. I highly recommend this apartment and would gladly stay here again.
Gilles S.
July 2026

Wonderful location and the view was great! Host was very communicative and kept us informed of Procedures and things that were happening in the building. It was perfect for our visit!
Beth E.
July 2026

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paul a.
July 2026

Great location, appreciated the air conditioning, kitchen was well stocked, and parking was convenient. Byron was very responsive. Thanks!
Jen P.
July 2026

The condo was well decorated and stocked with everything you need including beach chairs, an umbrella and boogie boards. It is clean and very comfortable. Located within a short walk to Waikīkī Beach, lots of restaurants and shopping. Great A/C, tv’s, etc. The view of the surrounding area is unobstructed and beautiful. Excellent communication made for the perfect stay.
Jerry R.
July 2026

Beautiful place and location.
Miguel
July 2026

This was a great place for our family to stay on Oahu. The view spectacular and the place was very comfortable.
Sarah Z.
July 2026

Courtney way a great host, great communication.Accommodation was great, everything you need.Location was good as it was back from the hustle and crowds but close enough to walk to most things in Waikiki.The convenience store in the building was handy also.
mathew p.
July 2026

Building is older, but the place was nice. Had everything we needed for our 6 day stay. Beds were comfortable, even the pullout couch. It’s not right across from the beach, but definitely walkable distance. ABC store is not a very far walk and I ordered Walmart delivery to our room. I and my family would definitely stay again. I think our only complaint was the smokers from other rooms. It was hard to enjoy the balcony as much as we wanted because of them, but this was definitely not the hosts fault. We still had an amazing time.
Laura P.
July 2026

Our family of four really enjoyed this unit. We have 2 kids the ages of 15 and 12. One slept in the bunk bed and the other slept out on the pull-out couch. Very nice clean unit not far from Waikiki Beach. Maybe two blocks from the beach and was easily walkable. Places to eat are easily within walking distance. Unit was very clean. Had a full kitchen so we were able to get some groceries have bring that back to our unit to be able to eat there and not have to eat out all the time. The included parking pass was a huge plus as it can be very expensive. Great views of Diamondhead and Honolulu. Pool was nice and there were not a lot of people in it while we were there. There are beach chairs and boogie boards which were nice to bring with us to the beach. The host was great and had great communication with us throughout our stay. I would recommend to anyone that would like to be relatively close to the beach and close any amenities that you would need on your stay.
Matt R.
July 2026

Parking was a breeze
Ari N.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was just like the photos. Unfortunately, two of the elevators were down when we first arrived. Once they were fixed, it was great. The hallways were dated, but the unit was spacious. We had a lovely view from the 25th floor. We enjoyed the balcony, the complete kitchen and the bathroom with a tub. The unit was clean. The furnishings were a bit dated. The building could improve by having recycling. The location was great. It was only a few minutes walk to the main strip in Waikiki Beach. There were lots of restaurants and attractions around. We appreciated the included on-site parking.
Heather L.
July 2026

It was a property with a very nice view. Walking distance to everything. There was a drain issue but their handy man came to fix it right away.
Yoonseon L.
July 2026

This is definitely what one would think of in a high-rise vacation rental off the beach. We enjoyed our time here in Waikiki.
Eric-Stephany S.
July 2026

Just what we were looking for with a toddler. It had a nice open living room, beach towels, toys and other items. The kitchen had all of the basics.
Taryn S.
July 2026

Everything was great ! Perfect for a family of 6Great views and access to all the stores in Waikiki ….
Jacob G.
July 2026

This condo exceeded our expectation. This was our first family trip to Oahu and were incredibly impressed with this condo. VERY clean, modern, comfortable furniture, and the bunk bed was a hit with our kids! Courtney has EVERYTHING you could possibly need and want for your stay - way more than expected (snorkels, beach wagon and umbrellas, boogie boards, laundry detergent, etc!) The entire property is well maintained, manicured, clean, and is ideally located minutes from Waikiki Beach, near restaurants and other amenities. FREE PARKING and no resort fees. Literally could not have chosen a better place to stay during our 12 night visit to Oahu. HIGHLY recommend!
Veronica R.
July 2026

Convenient location with beach access, shopping center close by. Condo provides necessary things and space for family stay comfortable.
Ha L.
July 2026

Rating Details: 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 experienced a better than expected view of the Waikiki beach and surfing people who were in the water. The whole experience exceeded our expectations and would rent this place again if the need arose
Cindy H.
July 2026

Wonderful unit. Upgrades are high end, the kitchen is well appointed, lots of beach accessories provided, excellent use of space. The unit is on an upper floor so the view is stunning—you can see the ocean and Diamond Head. Great location. Parking on site. Great communication from the owners/management company. Building is clean and safe. Highly recommend!
Melissa E.
July 2026

Great stay
Susan W.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This VRBO was perfect for our honeymoon. Great location and comfortable. The kitchen was kinda lacking in supplies and cooking tools but we made it work. Also the lock on the front door was a real pain. The pad worked sometimes and sometimes didn’t.
Lisa H.
July 2026

The room was nice and clean with a very nice view. The reason I put the property as only OK is because the parking garage is a nightmare. It should be listed in the property listing that parking in the garage is terrible. I had an oversized SUV and getting in and out of that parking garage was a nightmare. The corners are very tight. It was very inconvenient to find a spot where I could put the car if I had a smaller car or I had been pre-warned about the parking situation. My review would be very different to anybody going to this property. Make sure you get a compact rental because you will be miserable parking a full-size SUV in there.
Christopher O.
July 2026

Don't hesitate to book this condo for your trip to Waikiki Beach. The condo was incredibly clean with an amazing view. The location is very convenient to the beach, restaurants and shopping. The host, Courtney, is fabulous. She responds immediately to your questions. The free parking was also a huge perk. Mahalo, Courtney, for making our stay in Waikiki so enjoyable!
Becky D.
July 2026

Very nice clean place (high floor) with beautiful views of the ocean and Diamond Head. We liked the modern feel of the condo, kitchen amenities, and the convenience of the laundry room down the hall. Parking garage was convenient as well! Great location and walking distance to the beach and downtown Waikiki restaurants and shopping. Definitely would stay here again!
Mark T.
July 2026

Very good location
Diane R.
July 2026

Very clean! The pool was great and the view is 10/10. The listing photos need to be updated. It is more worn than the photos reflect. Extra sheets for the pull out had holes. The couch is discolored and worn. The iron and pots have rust. Byron didn’t answer or return my message when I called when we landed as instructed by the rental company. I had to call back again on our way to the rental and he finally answered. It did feel a little uncomfortable that Byron said the door would be left unlocked for us to get in and explained how to lock the door once we checked in.
Christine L.
July 2026

Property was nice and as posted. Host responded quickly. Location is great. Amenities and parking are a plus. Would recommend.
Christina B.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at this unit. The location is great and the view is amazing! Although this time of year, June, the sun was setting more to the north so we didn’t get any of the amazing sunset views but the views were still beautiful. Everything we needed was in the unit. Great management. The only thing I would improve is the couch. It is pretty worn out and the mattress is pretty thin. Master bed was super comfortable! AC was such a nice perk!
stacy v.
July 2026

great property close to the beach and within walking distance to shops restaurants etc. On the 31st floor with beautiful views and extremely clean and luxurious. Elevators may take long time to get to your floor so plan more time ahead if you have to be somewhere by certain time.
Todd
July 2026

"Perfect" is the first word that comes to mind when I think about this place. It's in an excellent location, beautifully remodeled (translation: squeaky clean), and feels very safe and secure.Waikiki is only about a 10-minute walk away, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, so did not use the car when exploring the neighborhood. .One of the best surprises was the convenience store on the 5th floor. No need to leave the building, it was an absolute lifesaver.When we arrived, we were welcomed with a thoughtful care package filled with chocolates, coffee, and candy. My kids immediately proceeded to raid it like tiny pirates.Courtney was fantastic throughout the stay; friendly, professional, and incredibly responsive whenever we had questions.The only "complaint" (and it's more of a Hawaiian souvenir than a complaint) was the neighborhood roosters, who apparently never got the memo that roosters are not supposed to crow before sunrise. They definitely have a unique sense of time!Jokes aside, I genuinely can't think of a single thing that could be improved. This place exceeded our expectations in every way, and I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended!
Tathagata D.
July 2026

Clean room. Air conditioning was always on, which was really nice.
Charles
July 2026

The condo itself was beautiful and newly updated. It was only a few minutes walk to the beach. The host was always easy to correspond with and was readily available to answer any questions we had. The only draw back was the wait time for the elevators at peak times of the day. I would still give it a double thumbs up rating.
Debra T.
July 2026

Perfect location! The condo was the right size for a family of 4… could also be for a family of 5. Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Great kitchen for cooking and staying in. FREE parking!!! Highly recommend!
Chris W.
June 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent 7 nights in this unit. It was my Wife, 6yr old son and Myself. Check in/out process was very smooth. The unit and building is a bit dated but some building renovations are happening and we were aware of this. The unit could use at the minimum a paint job, But the VIEWS!!!!! We opted for this unit over a newly renovated one that had mountain views, and we are glad that we did!We would just randomly find ourselves staring at the ocean and all the surfers and Body boarders Riding the waves.The unit had around 5 beach chairs (Some probably left behind by other guests),but a few were broken and needed to be tossed. We let Byron know and he came that afternoon and switched them out with new ones and threw the old ones away. This unit also had a Tommy Bahama Beach Umbrella and a small Hard shell cooler. These were unexpected bonuses for us. I always check what equipment is in a rental before purchasing cause you never know what past renters leave. Overall great experience! Will look at coming back the next time we go to Oahu! Pros:The Ocean ViewsFull kitchen with all items neededLocation - Close to walk to a bunch of areas helping to avoid parking fees,Zoo in Walking distance.Free Parking spotLaundry room on each floorBeach equipmentCons:Unit needs to be upgraded, at least paint.Lacking a pantry or shelf to put any dry food items Elevators can be busy, allow 10mins during peak times
Dustin S.
June 2026

The property is well maintained, very comfortable. Good location, within walking distance to shops to get your groceries and other essentials. Close to the beach. Nice view, can see the ocean as well a little bit of Diamond Head. Tom, the host, is extremely responsive. He replies to messages quickly.
Alice L.
June 2026

It was amazing and we will be back next year for sure! It was great access to everything, walking distance to everything as well! Thank you again!
Conner B.
June 2026

Great views, clean room, everything was well prepared.
Austin F.
June 2026

The location was excellent, and the accommodation was very well-equipped, which made for a comfortable stay. I had a great time overall. The only minor downside was that there was some mold on the bathroom shower curtain.
Dawun H.
June 2026

Great place to stay in Waikiki! The host was always responsive. The unit was clean and well kept. The laundry room on the floor was definitely a plus! My only complaint would be that the doors leading to the lanai dont lock. The sliding door from the bedroom is heavy enough that my kids couldn't open it, but my 3 & 4 year old could definitely push the door from the living room open and access the lanai. That was a bit of a safety concern, but we were able to push the outdoor chairs in front of it to block them from getting out there. Overall, we were happy with our stay.
Brandi M.
June 2026

It was reasonably priced. Great location. Excellent for our family - loved the extra inclusions of beach umbrella and chairs. Beautifully decorated. Only a block and a half walk to the beach and Waikīkī. A view of the ocean from the balcony. Comfy beds and sheeting. We used the fold out and it was also comfy. And great thing was the bathroom wasn’t in the main bedroom. Host was great and the booking also included parking - major bonus if you have a car! Would thoroughly recommend staying here.
John
June 2026


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