Hawaiian King, Oahu

The Hawaiian King Hotel is a charming condo resort located in the heart of Waikiki, just one block from Waikiki Beach and close to various attractions such as the Honolulu Zoo, Aquarium, Diamond Head Crater, Kapiolani Park, and the International Marketplace Shopping Center. The resort offers a unique and refreshing swimming pool surrounded by a lush landscaped garden with lit tiki torches, giving it an authentic island feel. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi at the pool area, a large laundry room with coin-operated washers and dryers, and a BBQ area with covered tables and chairs. The hotel also provides beach equipment for free use, and there is a paid parking garage one block away. With efficient and friendly front desk staff, secure electronic entry, and a 50s style tiki decor, the Hawaiian King Hotel ensures a comfortable and memorable stay for vacationers.

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 59 Guest Reviews


Reviewer Portrait

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.

Guests consistently praise Hawaiian King’s unbeatable central Waikiki location. It’s an easy walk to the beach, International Market Place, shops, and dining, making it a strong value pick for travelers who plan to be out exploring most of the day. The building has a classic, vintage-Hawaiʻi feel—older and not high-end—but many find it charming and a great budget-friendly base.

Units are generally described as functional and well equipped, with full kitchens and thoughtful extras like beach towels, chairs, and boogie boards. Several reviewers mention comfortable beds, efficient A/C, and smooth, flexible self check-in; hosts are noted as responsive and helpful. The courtyard and small pool add a pleasant communal touch when open, and some guests appreciated the relatively quiet interior courtyard despite the busy surroundings.

Common trade-offs come with the prime, urban setting. There is no on-site parking, so guests either circle for street spots (often along the canal) or pay for nearby garages. Noise is a recurring theme—bar activity downstairs, street noise, and early garbage trucks—though some guests were unbothered with windows closed or earplugs. The building’s age shows in places: low water pressure is reported across multiple stays, and cleanliness/maintenance can be inconsistent between units. Pull-out sofas/futons aren’t universally comfortable, so parties needing multiple real beds should choose carefully. Overall, expect a clean-enough, practical stay with standout location and value rather than a polished resort experience.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 59 reviews

Recent Hawaiian King Reviews


We stayed in the hotel for 12 days. Location is great, Waikiki beach and Center of Honolulu is 5-10 minutes walk. Very quiet, peaceful place.The check in check out is well organised.The staff is friendly, and helpfullWe really enjoyed staying there.
Anita V.
October 2025

Sunny every day, The management react promptly to any issue and the personnel are very helpful. Great stay!
t danh t.
August 2025

This property need to show its actual name and locations and photos of the outside and poll not just interior shots. The current depiction is not accurate .
Heath
July 2025

It's in a good location about 8 min walk from Wikiki beach and well priced. It's on the 1st floor so no view of anything special. Lots of good food options nearby. We didn't spend much time in room execpt to sleep. So we
Keivan T.
June 2025

Had a great time, location was perfect.
Laura A.
March 2025

Great location. Close to everything!
Robert D.
March 2025

It’s a quiet place to stay in a busy area! Great location in Waikiki. We loved the private courtyard area for guests in front of the room. Would definitely stay here again!
Brent E.
February 2025

The host is super nice and the check in process was really easy! They were also very flexible about check out time. The unit itself was quite dirty and there were glass splinters in the kitchen and stuck in the carpet as well... so we all ended up getting glass in our feet. The complex itself it dated but in a quaint/vintage Hawaii way that we all really thought was neat. There is a tavern attatched to the hotel itself which I was unaware of but, the tavern was very quiet. The bed was comfortable, the pullout couch was not very haha. Overall for the price, you get a fairly good deal. I definetly would go back. Good for young people for sure.
emily w.
February 2025

Who says that there is on site parking which is a lie there is no parking on premises. Be prepared to hunt and search for parking and pay six dollars every two hours if you’re lucky to get meter parking which is usually nonexistent or pay 45 a night at another parking structure again inconveniently far from the locationRoom served its purpose for me, but building is outdated as well as being located in a very seedy and ghetto part of Waikiki’s back end Place is decent but wouldn’t be my first choice ever again.
Driffin A.
January 2025

Thank you for a nice stay in waikiki. Reasonable accommodations for the locati
Michelle H.
January 2025

Shower and patio weren’t clean. Pool was closed and had been for awhile and we weren’t told. Homeless man sleeping and sitting on the front steps. People using barbecue we’re putting their garbage in our bucket that was used to catch water from the AC . I cleaned everything up. Also left a tip for the next person t who cleans the room. Maybe that will encourage them to do a better job.
Tamra A.
November 2024

Stayed here for a long weekend with my family. Super easy check in and check out process, no issues with the property. It’s an older building but well maintained and our little apartment was clean. Lots of extra linens too. Kitchen was perfect for cooking breakfast, etc. Close to lots of shops, restaurants and the beach. Highly recommended!
Eric K.
August 2024

Great location. Decent sized accommodation. Apartment from the 1960's, I don't have an issue with that but the place probably hasn't been updated in 60 years. Some of of the stains on the woodwork and ceiling should be an embarrassed to the owner. Bed way too hard to have a comfortable sleep. The futon is too uncomfortable to sit on so how anyone could sleep on, who knows.
William
June 2024

Good location ! Very nice people that run thr king Hawaii
Patrick H.
February 2024

Loved this private room, overlooking the ground floor pool. Perfect spot for my wife and I!
Aaron Z.
December 2023

Couldn’t ask for a great location. Right in the center of wakiki and everything you need with in walking distance. Unit was amazing, home away from home.
Mario M.
July 2023

Excellent place to stay if you’re looking for something accessible( City center,everything is within 1 mile radius with an exemption-tour and what not)
William F. C.
April 2023

We had a great, relaxing stay in Wikiki! The correspondence with the host from booking through the duration of our visit was excellent! Directions from check in to checkout were clear. Although the property was a bit dated, the suite was very comfortable and equipped with everything we needed to relax and unwind. The location was exceptional as we were able to walk everywhere and enjoy a variety of shops and restaurants within close proximity. The suite was stocked with everything we needed to enjoy the beach- chairs, umbrellas, towels and a great wagon. Our host graciously checked in with us during the course of our stay and dropped off a few items that helped keep us supplied for the duration of the trip. Thank you!
Debbie M.
February 2023

Although this property is in an amazing location, there is no way it can comfortably sleep four people without some maneuvering. We are a family of four and my husband and I had to take turns sleeping in the only bed available with our kids to get some kind of rest. The futon couch is not meant to be slept on nightly. I think this location would be best for two adults only. The entrance is also the entrance to a bar, so you will be passing through a cloud of cigarette smoke when you come in at the end of the day. Parking required effort, nightly, but we did find some. Overall, it served it’s purpose for this trip, but we will not be staying here again.
Stephanie Flores
January 2023

Just a short stay. Not much to say.
Alan M.
October 2022

very good wifi, nice swimming pool, but the sofa bed is only for one person, and the inflating mattress does not work for more than a few hours. a bit noisy too but this is Waikiki :-)
Guy L.
September 2022

The property is in a great location and the building looks weathered, but it’s close to everything! The owner was accommodating and she met us at the complex to check us in early. She was kind enough to come right away with a spare key when we locked ourselves out of the unit. The unit was clean and welcoming and a cozy home away from home! The only potential negative is the local bar downstairs and the occasional unwanted attention from one of the patrons. The owner Jieru is wonderful and has thought of every detail, she makes you feel like family… I highly recommend this place!!!
Nancy
July 2022

This was a great stay! Jieru was friendly, communicative, and brought us Taro donuts. The apartment was clean and tidy but had everything we needed for a great 3-night stay. Beach, restaurants and shops are very close at hand, including an excellent place to get matcha shaved ice. Very highly recommended and thank you!
William S.
July 2022

This condo is located in an older building in the Waikiki area. Although the property is a bit rundown, JieRu's unit has been very nicely upgraded. It is very comfortable and the host has thought of everything you could possibly need during your stay. The main bed was very comfortable; the sofa bed is perfectly fine for children but probably not for adults. I highly recommend this host and her unit.
Linda M.
July 2022

Very nice
Vasiliy N.
May 2022

The condo worked great for our short stay in Honolulu. Location is right in the middle of things for easy dinner options and only two blocks from the beach.
Michael G.
February 2022

This spacious, nicely decorated & very clean Studio with a bedroom separate from the living room was perfectly located in central Waikiki. It was perfect for my Solo visit, yet could easily accommodate a family of 4. An extra special Mahalo to the owner Jie Ru who always followed up promptly & was very accommodating & welcoming. Definitely worth a return visit🤗
Adrienne H.
January 2022

Really liked the room. The entrance was a bit confusing but we figured it out. We were glad to have a parking pass.
Anne O.
December 2021

This was a good location which was close to everything in Waikiki. Walking distace to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. The condo is nice and clean. Jie did a great job communicating the process for checking in and out. I would definitely come back again.
David B.
September 2021

Jieru was an awesome host. She was so kind to help us in so many ways. The condo was very clean and had everything you needed. Couldn’t ask for a cleaner condo. Very convenient to Waikiki beach and International Markertplace. Will definitely be staying again.
Angela C.
July 2021

A gorgeous little studio steps away from the canal and a short walk to the Waikiki beach. It has everything we needed and many extra cute little welcoming touches that we appreciated. We stayed in a resort before this and preferred the studio over that. Very easy interacting with Jieru, she was responsive and helpful. Will be recommending to our friends and staying here again.
Sysha G.
May 2021

Good location, fine apt, cute lanai. But if you plan to do any remote working here, forget about it. Very slow WiFi, and not a true one bedroom(no sound separation between “bedroom” and “living room”). Also the sink in the bathroom doesn’t drain well at all

April 2021

We,ve had the pleasure of staying at this property for ten yrs. Always clean, location,very close to all amenities, bus nearby. Hope to stay there soon.

March 2020

Enjoyed are stay. Unit was comfortable & quiet. The lightning in the bathroom needs to be improved.
Lisa E.
March 2020

This suite has been recently renovated, and was immaculately clean. Nice and quiet, and very secure. Regular owners/tenants in the building are friendly and keep an eye on the place. The only negative was the building itself has no parking, and parking in the neighbourhood is difficult. If you need to rent a car during your stay, arrange private parking elsewhere.
JocelynS.
February 2020

Beautifully decorated, a hidden gem. Impeccably clean. The tree branch off the lanai porch creates the ambiance. Would stay here again. Suggest to add a couple of nice reference books of Hawaiian content. Building itself not much too look at, but the building is safe, key fob to enter, one block from the International market. Booking was easy, and the manager was punctual with communication.
Patti
July 2019

The good news is that the location is great and there were no bugs that I saw anywhere (whew!). It is not as nice as the photos appear (dirtier and more run down, as others have noted), and the futon is only usable by a single child, and not comfortable even for him. My 10 and 12 year old boys fit on the futon together only if neither moved--it was too narrow! It's not even 5 feet long--my 12 year old could not lie down straight--he had to go diagonal. One kid ended up on the very hard and cold linoleum floor for the week--cranky the whole time. The 10-year old slept on one side of the futon since the crack was so uncomfortable, but it was so flimsy that it flipped over and he was on the floor (his brother got a good laugh, anyway!). They have an air mattress in the place, but no one could blow it up (they said someone had left it--I can see why!). Sad--there is plenty of floor space. If the owners spent $100 bucks and got an air mattress w/ pump, this would be usable for 4. They did provide sheets for it. I understand that you get what you pay for, but there were a few things that could have made the experience much better. 1. They didn't meet us at the place ontime, even though we sent flight info and talked to him when our flight landed. My boys and I sat in the lobby and listened to the drunks curse while we waited to get in. Not sure why they wouldn't leave the key in the lock box. Not a fun start or good impression. 2. The sheets were old and gross. I like to camp and am not afraid of dirt, but when we pulled off the comforter, the grey sheets looked like someone had sweated all over them and left the stain. I think they were washed--just old and gross. 3.Only 2 pillows were provided for the 4 of us, and even after I asked, they just supplied two clean pillow cases for us to put on top of the decorator pillows on the master bed. Again, kind of gross. Those decorator pillows have had many greasy heads. We paid $$ for our week's stay--they couldn't get a couple of new $5 pillows? 4. The toilet really rocks. Really? Just go tighten the darn thing down already! I was afraid to walk in there for fear of leaks. The rest was kind of in keeping with the age and condition of the place. The dive bar out front attracted many foul-mouthed, drunken men and it looked like some homeless folks hung out near by (along with druggies?). You do get what you pay for, but this was under the professional meter. With a little more attention, it would be fine.
Susie C.
February 2019

The property was a great location and a decent price! It’s not as clean as it appears in the photos, wasn’t thoroughly cleaned by their housekeeping. Floors were swept/vacuumed but your socks told the truth about how clean it truly was, etc...But the staff on site were very helpful and prompt in responding to our text messages to fix other issues that came up! Especially considering that it was a holiday weekend. For the great location and price, it was overall a good low cost stay. Be prepared to spend about $20/day for parking though and the futon is not a comfortable bed for an adult (felt framework poking through cushions), but okay for small kids to sleep on I think. :)
Angelina A.
December 2018

From the Dive Bar in the front, the "Front Desk" lock box rack, light bulbs out, broken slats in the vertical blinds where security floodlights kept us from sleeping. A toilet that rocks when you sit on it. Partiers up till 3am. Totally dark back floor level apt. True ghetto appeal. For 2 nights? At almost $400 with fees? Manager met us at the entrance. Said we could cancel but no refund. I am truly disgusted! As a Hawaiian resident, I see the need to get vacation rentals under control. Never again. This management company should have their license revoked. There should be a place on this site to post actual pictures of this dump
Judith C.
October 2018

The property was clean and well stocked with items to make for a comfortable stay. The owner and staff arrived right away to meet us when we landed in HI and were polite and friendly.
Samantha G.
September 2018

For the cost per night, can't complain about location, right in Waikiki, close to everything. The beach, Diamond Head, Ala Moana and other sights are in walking distance. The Trolley and the Bus stops are just around the corner. The area is a little shady at night with the bar at the front entrance and the noise that comes from it. All in all, if just looking for a place to sleep and convenience, it is affordable. I would not recommend if on your honeymoon.
Victoria F.
September 2017

Ir was very clean, the manager was very nice, the Pool was clean, the nights were quiets, it was close to the beach, it had all we needed, is highly recomended place to stay 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍 great!!!
Abel E.
August 2017


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