Patrick C.
October 2024
Fantastic location, and exactly as described. The views are amazing. Location unbeatable. Can only give 5 stars. Would give more.
Judy B.
August 2024
First words when we entered "Wow!". We loved staying here. Only negative was the quality of toilet paper, paper towels.
Brant M.
July 2024
Just perfect spot with fabulous views.
Marlene D.
July 2024
We had an amazing stay. The property is spacious, clean and the views are simply amazing.
We were a party of 6. Myself, husband, son, daughter in law and 2 teenage grandchildren and we were all very comfortable in the apartment.
We had everything we needed. The location is perfect and will be recommending to our friends and family.
Kiyoaki S.
July 2024
It was very good.
Mike H.
June 2024
So nice and just breathtaking views of Waikiki.
lois l.
May 2024
What a beautiful view! Our balcony was right over the ocean. We watched turtles swimming right below. Diamond head and Waikiki beach and surfers and fireworks and beautiful Fort Derussy Park right next door. The condo was exactly as advertised. Very comfortable for two couples to share. Staff was very responsive to any of our needs. The location was great— plenty of restaurants, shops … of course ABC stores on every street. We enjoyed dinners at Monkeypods and Yardhouse. But were also able to cook in for a couple of meals — Safeway even delivered our groceries for a pasta dinner in the condo. The beach is a bit rocky so water shoes were nice to have but the water was clear and refreshing. Chair rentals were easy. The streets were busy but our condo was quiet and just such a lovely place to stay.
Debbi B.
March 2024
Unit has spectacular views&very clean. Visited in Feb, did not need AC. Lots of windows/doors opened for a good breeze. Besides waves, hear loud city sounds until 10pm & smell Steak Shack (yum!) and neighbor's pot smoking.
This unit was 2 to 3x the daily cost of other units we looked at. At that cost, view did not entirely make up for leaky fridge, broken shades, & lack of beach gear*. Next time I would pay less &enjoy just the view over Fort DeRussy &of fireworks, & not pay more for the view of Diamond Head or open ocean. Note: if you are party of 6 (say 2 couples & 2 singles) who are close, this unit was comparatively large &worth the cost if split).
Loved the building-would stay again (diff unit).Was very well maintained & secure, requiring proximity fobs to get inside &to use the elevator. One con: fob is required on return from beach but was not waterproof. Keyless entry to the unit itself.
Unit looks just like the pictures. Short stay so was able to thrive on the sample toiletries provided. Plenty of tp &towels.
We didn't cook, so didn't suffer from there being no kitchen cleaning supplies (that we could find).
Fantastic beach access including beach shower right inside the property's secure area. But our unit did not provide any beach towels or gear.
Easy walk to Hilton HI Village & Royal Hawaii Shops, ABC stores close, Starbucks even closer
*Did not report fridge/shades until departure, so no rating on property responsiveness.
Tanya S.
December 2023
Overall the condo was good and the view was AMAZING! There is not a lot of cookware but it's sufficient for regular meals. We mainly cooked breakfast and was not lacking in what we needed. I'm only mentioning, in case anyone plans to cook specialty meals.
If renting this condo be aware that the second bedroom is connected to the living room, with 2 twin beds. It is separated by a partition, which is why I said family and/or friends. Based on the set-up, it may be awkward for 3 couples to share this space.
There are no beach amenities, and renting an umbrella and chairs can get rather pricey if you're unable to lay on the beach. I was traveling with my elderly mother and laying on the beach was not an option. Maybe the owner will think about purchasing 2 beach chairs to be used by the renters. If damage is a concern, possibly setting up a check out process with the property manager.
My family and I had a great time, and we would stay here again.
Brent J.
October 2023
Pro’s
Early check in was a bonus, Million dollar view and close to all amenities, building was clean and well kept and the staff of Castle Waikiki were very nice.
Con’s
We were lead to believe this was a 2 bedroom
from the description and pictures at time of booking. They have since changed the pictures so you can barely see the twins beds in the picture with the couch which btw are in the living room area with an accordion room divider.
Reviews state that the beds are comfortable - they are NOT - main bedroom king bed, squeaks, is lumpy and all of our backs ached everyone morning in all of the beds, pillows were terrible, wallpaper loosing on the walls, dirty walls, paint chipping off in the main bathroom, shower vents dirty, light in shower didn’t work, roller blind in main bedroom broken, dryer vent not hooked up properly so the dust balls come out and it makes the second bathroom so hot it was like a sauna, old and worn furniture looks like it came from the Golden Girls set, main TV remote broken, end table light broken - the bulb was actually dangling, worn kitchen and bathroom cabinets, very minimal cookware and dinner ware for a family to cook, fry pans Teflon peeling off, all door in the bathrooms and bedrooms are slated so anyone can look into the rooms and sound carrys across the entire condo and the worst thing was we killed 2 cockroaches and 1 escaped.
I am usually not a complainer, have stayed in 2 or 3 star hotels but they were not misleading.
Tracy S.
September 2023
The view made everything better!! Great experience. We only had a small issue with the ac and ice maker not working. Unfortunately they never came to fix it for our stay. But it was the best time of our lives.
Kiyoaki S.
July 2023
During my stay, the alarm in the room malfunctioned and was noisy, but it was fixed immediately.
Seattle W.
December 2022
Our 2nd stay in this condo. Just as impressive as last year. Front desk again very responsive to any requests. Small issues were the need for some new pots and pans and some sheets were old enough to have wear spots. This in no way detracted from our great enjoyment of this extremely comfortable and perfectly located condo with fantastic views. Will definitely try for a 3rd stay next year.
Briana d.
October 2022
Overall, it was an awesome condo. Little things, blinds came out the track, air-conditioning unit leaked water, ice machine and water not working in the fridge, one of the bed frames was not stable, very hard to open door of armoire, but none of those things impeded on the great experience we had on our family vacation. Would stay there again.
Vijay P.
June 2022
This is a fabulous condo with spectacular views of ocean and beach in a great location! We enjoyed every minute of our stay and totally worth it. The location is great with kayak, snorkeling, and surfing rentals right downstairs. Walks on the beach were enjoyable in the morning and evening. The beach was not crowded and very clean. Overall A++++ and we look forward to our next stay.
chris g.
March 2022
Great experience renting this condo. They were very helpful when our plans were delayed a year due to COVID. The condo was perfect for our visit to Waikiki.
Bethany W.
January 2022
Absolutely stunning condo! Views from the balcony are breathing taking. Perfect location with beach access and walking distance to all stores and restaurants!
Luzette S.
January 2022
We enjoyed our Christmas week at this amazing property. The views are incredible from almost every room. The online pictures look amazing and the reality is that the place is better than the pictures. We enjoyed cooking breakfast in and sitting on patio or ordering take out to sit out on patio..
Only negative would be that beachfront is small and crowded… but that is Waikiki and there is a beach within short walk that is bigger.
Staff at front desk are very responsive and helpful.
Overall amazing place to stay!
David B.
January 2022
The views from 360 degree windows are stunning! The condo is updated and well appointed. It was very clean. The master bed is very comfortable. We also loved the corner extended balconies. The remotely operated ACs and window shades are a plus! I highly recommend this unit and would defiantly stay there again!
Julie M.
January 2022
Loved being on the ocean
Seattle W.
December 2021
Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Very helpful front desk staff. Hard to find enough superlatives to describe the expansive views over the water and of the nighttime city skyline. Perfect water's edge location. Easy walking to groceries, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Hope to be back soon.
Shawn D.
November 2021
Amazing property!
Management replied quickly when I sent a question. It was easy to extend our stay when the extra time became available! They were really very helpful throughout the stay, as well. When we needed new supplies (i.e. trash liners, dish soap, toilet paper, e.t.c.) it arrived within 20 minutes. They apologized when we discovered that the dishwasher was broken and a new one was ordered from the mainland. Because the kitchen was so modern and view so beautiful, we ate in for every meal. Huge refrigerator kept our alcohol cold as well. Plenty of pots and pans.
Our only suggestion would be a sunscreen on the balcony to provide some filtered shade from the brutal sun in the afternoon. Surprisingly, only one unit facing the ocean had one.
Stacy C.
October 2021
Great location, views, property, and beach. There needs to be a door between the bathroom and master bedroom. Love Castle Shores Waikiki!
Jay P.
September 2021
Really liked our stay and it was everything as advertised in the photos. Will plan to come back here!
Kevin T.
September 2021
Very nice view!
Robin Athlyn T.
July 2021
This property was MAGNIFICENT. Best layout, beautifully appointed, more beautiful in person. When I go again, my family all agrees we'll plan our vacation around this apartment's availability. You will never find a more desireable location or view. We absolutely loved staying here and much much less than a comparable hotel would be. We felt at home.
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