Marine Surf, Oahu

The Marine Surf Waikiki Condominiums are centrally located in Waikiki, offering easy access to shopping centers such as Waikiki Shopping Plaza, BeachWalk, and the International Marketplace. A variety of cafes, restaurants, and entertainment options are within walking distance, including hula lessons and cultural shows. The resort is just a block and a half away from Waikiki Beach and has a bus stop and Biki rental bike stand nearby for exploring the area.

The secure building features a friendly mix of full-time residents and vacationers, with amenities such as a small pool on the 4th floor, laundry facilities on each floor, and 24-hour security. The lobby and elevators are secured with FOB access, and the building also houses the Crackin' Kitchen Seafood Restaurant. With its convenient location and affordable pricing, Marine Surf Waikiki Condominiums cater to vacationers seeking a comfortable and accessible stay in Waikiki.

    Marine Surf Quick Facts:


  • Address: 364 Seaside Ave,Honolulu, HI 96815
  • Reviews: 4.59 / 5.0 (from 738 reviews)
  • Rentals: Marine Surf Vacation Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 657 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.

Marine Surf is an older high-rise condo building in the heart of Waikiki, prized for its unbeatable location. Guests consistently rave about being able to walk to the beach in minutes, with countless restaurants, shops, bus stops, and tour pickups right outside. The included, assigned parking space is a standout perk and rare in Waikiki—many travelers chose Marine Surf for this alone and felt the overall value beats comparable hotels. Check‑in is typically straightforward with clear instructions, and many note responsive, friendly managers; several reviewers said they’d happily return.

Studios make up most units (best for 1–2 guests), with some larger suites and penthouses that suit families. Most condos are clean, comfortable, and as advertised, with kitchenettes or full kitchens for simple meals, balconies/lanai with city or partial ocean views, and laundry on each floor (some penthouses have in‑unit W/D). Many hosts stock beach gear (chairs, towels, cooler, umbrella), though supplies vary by unit. Building access feels secure with key‑fob elevators, and there’s a small pool on site. Do note parking stalls are tight with height/length limits—compact cars fit best—and the garage entrance and one‑way streets can be tricky the first time.

The main trade‑off is city noise: recurring comments mention live music from nearby venues until about 10 pm, early morning garbage trucks, traffic, and general street sounds that carry even on higher floors. Light sleepers should bring earplugs or use white noise. As an older building, some sliders aren’t well sound‑insulated, and a few units have loud or less efficient A/C (some require guests to empty a condensate bucket), plus occasional maintenance or deep‑cleaning needs; tropical pests are uncommon but not unheard of. Communication quality can vary by property manager and after‑hours help is limited in a few cases. If you want polished, hotel‑level quiet and daily service, this may not be your match; if you want an affordable, super‑central base with included parking to explore Oahu, Marine Surf delivers.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 657 reviews

Recent Marine Surf Reviews


Great location that was walking distance to everything. It was a short walk to the beach. Easy access for parking but it was a little tricky parking your car within the limited parking space. Still managed to park our rented Mazda CX5. The elevators were relatively quick and the whose place was very clean and well looked after. We felt very secure staying here and loved the balcony for morning coffee even though there was a constant drip of water coming off the balcony above. We would definitely stay here again.
Andre K.
October 2025

Great location
Jessica G.
October 2025

Parking, close to shops and a clean room.
Darren W.
October 2025

Check in was a pain, aside from that the location was great. The place itself needs a lot of maintenance and update.
Honson L.
October 2025

We highly recommend Robert's studio unit at Marine Surf Waikiki, 21st floor. It's centrally located to numerous shopping and restaurants locations. Minutes walk from The International Marketplace, the Royal Hawiian Center and the beach. We couldn't asked for more!The unit is warm and cozy. My husband and I celebrated our 35th anniversary and stayed in his unit for 11 days. Everything was perfect, from the balcony with the awesome views of both the beach and the mountains. The views were spectacular! Unit comes with a full kitchen with ALL the amenities we needed. We cooked breakfast several times. Every evening we would sit out in the balcony to eat our snacks and have a glass of wine. We truly enjoyed the night views and listened to the calm sounds of the ocean waves.We would definitely stay in Robert's unit again and would highly recommend to all our friends and family. The unit also came with a RESERVED parking. NO parking fees and NO resort fees! Our rental car of 8 days remained safe the entire time in their parking garage.WE CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN AGAIN!!!I thank Brandie, Property Manager, who made the initial contact with me. She went over some important information how to access the unit upon arrival. She responded to my concerns promptly. She is delightful to work with.
Thelma B.
October 2025

The unit was great. Amazing location and close proximity to the beach, shops, and dining.
Ryan L.
September 2025

The property is on perfect location. Walking distance to restaurants and beach. Checking in and out was simple. The communication with the host was easy. The room room came with umbrella, lounge chairs, cooler, and boogie board for beach use. I recommend this place to anyone.
Ernesto E.
September 2025

We had a really nice stay. We loved that it was right downtown, that the parking was included, and the ease finding our room. If you use the AC, you do have to empty a bucket about twice a day, but it wasn't bad. The views of the city were beautiful and we liked that we had a balcony. We do wish that communication for all the check in and check out information was through the app and not our email. The emails got bumped to our spam folder, and that can be problematic.
Kelsi H.
September 2025

Wonderful place for a week long business project. In the heart of Waikiki, but between the two busiest roads so it was peaceful and just out of the action. Walkable to so many restaurants and great shopping. Terrific views and safe and secure. Brandie made it soooo easy to check in and free parking in Waikiki is such a bonus. Can’t wait to come back.
Clare B.
September 2025

Just as described.
jason b.
September 2025

Great stay, very clean, very quiet, kind staff. Great time
Linda B.
September 2025

Great location close to everything
kuang w.
September 2025

Perfect location if you are just staying in Waikiki. Walking distance to all the shops and beach. Even better is the assigned private parking if you are renting a car. Used the one light-weight beach chair and umbrella on all of our beach adventures. One needed touch that someone else mentioned is the smoke detector, it will go off not matter how hot your shower is, I even tried to place next to the a/c unit while my wife was in shower and it still went off. After that I put it on the patio for every shower. Super easy check in/out. Amazing and thank you!
Todd T.
August 2025

A convenient location with accessible parking in the heart of Waikiki. Very good communications with the owner/manager. All amenities and beach gear were supplied so there was nothing missing from a great Hawaii vacation. Highly recommended.
Brenda R.
August 2025

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: Excellent location close to shops, food & beach. Apartment has comfortable large king size bed, good air con, nicely furnished with everything you need. Kitchen & bathroom cabinetry is very dated but not a major problem. Also, smoke alarm goes off from shower steam if the door is open. We enjoyed our stay & would happily stay here again. Property manager was excellent and the property was very clean and tidy.
Phil C.
August 2025

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: it was enjoyable as usual whenever we are there,enjoying the weather and food. the only bothersome situations are the fire alarms.
A guest from Las Vegas, NV
August 2025

Perfect! Easy check-in and check-out. Everything you need during a vacation. We liked the fact that we can cook our own meal or go out to eat. Location was perfect with nearby eateries, mall, and beach. Designated parking spot was the one essential factor that was a clincher for us. No extra fee for parking.
Eva D.
August 2025

We really liked the location. Close to everything.
Tiffany T.
August 2025

Clean and cozy place. Great location. Only complaint was having to change the bucket of water under the AC everyday. However, I would stay there again.
John Jr. A.
August 2025

On sight parking is the real perk of this cozy studio. Kitchen had everything we need utilities wise, but it would be nice to provide the very basics for cooking (salt, oil). Wi-Fi was fast. Lanais were lovely. Street noise was only bad on Friday and Saturday nights. Clean, cute, comfortable. We had a great time.
Gillian D.
August 2025

Everything was as expected.
Bryan K.
August 2025

the location is at a great place. I was fully satisfied with the place.
Cruz
August 2025

Overall it was a great property, great view and bonus points for a direct view of the evening fireworks. All amenities were included which made the stay comfortable. Free and assigned parking made things stress free. I’ll definitely book here for my next trip to Hawaii.
Frank M.
August 2025

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: This unit was simple, comfortable, clean and convenient. The building seemed very safe, parking was extremely easy and there was actually a view of the ocean from the lanai. I was nervous when I walked into the unit and saw the bed, but it was absolutely fine. My only suggestion for improvements: the unit is down to two spoons, and the drying rack needs a silverware holder.
A guest from Grosse Ile, MI
July 2025

Place in dire need of a reno. Everything in there in desperate need of an update. Toilet too small for anyone over five feet two inches to properly use sitting down. Less than basic. Screen door barely would slide open. Appears run down and shabby.
Arran L.
July 2025

Great location! Clean and comfortable! Easy access free parking! Will gladly book a stay here again.
Cecily W.
July 2025

Excellent location, parking and check in very convenient. Apartment itself very outdated, mattresses uncomfortable. Kitchen outdated but well equipped. I would look for a remodeled place.
Anton H.
July 2025

Overall we loved the place, its close to everything like shopping, food, Beach etc. We had hard time checking in because the instructions were not sent to us and they took forever to send them again. The Lady wasn’t in much os a hurry to send them. I had to call multiple times. Therr are ants everywhere in the unit, looks like this building doesn’t have a regular pest control because ive seen other reviews about the same control. There are 2 bathrooms but if you’re using both showers at the same time the water pressure is low. But besides all these things we had a blast, the best this is you can walk to everything
davinder
July 2025

Comfortable condo, clean and everything in good working order. In a good location and designated parking space. Manager is welcoming and available.
Patrick G.
July 2025

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 place is great to enjoy Honolulu days.Two things is little bit bitter experiences.- Elevetor between 10 to 11, I hard to get the space (looks one car is only working on this term?)- Little bit sensitive fire alerm when slower time even door of bath space we closed.
YOSHIAKI M.
July 2025

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: I had a great time. My stay was very enjoyable.
christopher v.
July 2025

It was nice and very convenient to the beach & close to stores & restaurants. The steak house on the 1st floor was superb, we will talk about it for years to come. Unfortunately we had a couple of hiccups one being that a fob stopped working but James was quick to fix it. Another was one of the elevators was out for a day. We just had to wait longer for a cab that was empty enough to get in. My daughter & I both slept great, had hot water for the showers. The showerhead was messed up where 50% (or so) of the water leaked around the edge & not going thru the sprayer. That made it hard to get the sand out of our hair. Probably need to replace the shower head.If im ever lucky enough to come back I'll definitely stay here again.
Julie K.
July 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very close to everything. The only thing you need to rent a car for is if you want to do other experiences that is not located in Honolulu.
Collene H.
July 2025

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: This rental was a great option for the two of us to stay for a few nights while vacationing in Hawaii. It was clean and comfortable with a location close to catching tour buses and choices in places to eat.
Lisa N.
June 2025

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 a great experience with this rental! Property was clean upon arrival. It was nice to have extra amenities such as beach towels, boogie boards, beach chairs, and a small cooler. Excellent location with plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance. Having a free parking spot was a huge plus. Check-in/out was easy. Will definitely come back again!
Christopher Eric S.
June 2025

The best feature of this property is the location - closeness to the businesses in the area, to Waikiki Beach, and for this specific unit, the allocated parking. The unit itself is in good condition and everything worked. Some suggestions for improvements include: 1) Perhaps some upgrades to soundproofing the patio doors - street noise, especially garbage disposal starting at 500am is hearable daily. 2) some upgrades to the shading - while the shading worked, it was not complete - due to how the shades are configured, it is difficult to get close to blackout conditions - sunlight could come in even though all shades are down 3) some instructions for the TV / cable would be ideal - upon activation and turning on - the TV was not on the right input and one has to experiment to get the cable tv working. 4) AC can be improved - it is adequate - but needs to be maintained regularly 5) Water pressure in the shower could be improved - perhaps remove the water flow restrictor in the shower head. Other than above points, the unit is as advertised.
Simon I.
June 2025

Great location, easy parking & clean.
Bud D.
June 2025

Great location nearby many stores and restaurants
Marcos M.
June 2025

A/C in bedroom was so loud we couldn’t sleep. Cable TV would not work, sliders wouldn’t open and even if they did there were no screens so bugs could come in. No dish towels, no wash clothes!
Tamara K.
June 2025

Would love to come back!
Nk K.
June 2025

Where to start….this was a great find! Committing to a condo for our trip was overwhelming. I spent a lot of time researching before selecting this condo and it fit our needs perfectly. Location is prime - you can walk to the beach, food hall, Royal Hawaiian center, international marketplace….everywhere! Bus stops are all over the place but it’s best to have a car and this condo has free parking, which is huge!! We had a Malibu and it fit in the spot just fine. No large sedans or SUVs. We brought tide pods, baggies for beach Sammie’s and snacks, a few extra rolls of toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags in case we ran out. We did buy a liquid hand soap to use - my personal preference. They provide hotel style soap and toiletries. Check in instructions were clear and easy to follow. The building is secure and other visitors and desk folks were friendly. We used the beach chairs and cooler provided. Was so happy they had a cooler! They also have an umbrella but we didn’t use that or the boogie board. Had a really great stay here and plan to book again for our trip next year! Highly, highly recommend. This place checks all the boxes!
Emily B.
May 2025

Pros:- Spacious for 2 people: Studio with a full kitchen AND a dining space- Awesome location: close to everything, was within a block of a Target and walking distance of so many restaurants- Parking included: saved us from so many headaches not having to worry about parking since we had a reserved spot for us- Safe: Key fob required to access floors, gave us a better sense of safety and security - also had a nice lobby/ entranceCons:- Strange experience with check-in: Upon checking into our room, the deadbolt lock had activated but was not latched in, so when we arrived, our door to our unit was open. As stated above, the building felt very safe and upon entering, nothing looked out of place so this ended up not being a big deal, but it was strange arriving to our unit with the front door cracked open. Overall, this was a great place in Waikiki though and I would definitely stay here again!
Cheng Fu H.
May 2025

We live here but decided to do a staycation. This was perfect for our needs— really close to lots of shops and restaurants, and a 10 minute walk to the beach. Check-in process was clear and easy. Would stay here again!
Rene B.
May 2025

Really enjoyed our stay in this unit. Walkable distance to everything we wanted to do. Parking space was easy to access. Very clean and comfortable.
Jody D.
May 2025

Property was as advertised and clean. Friendly staff and responsive to our requests.
Bruce
May 2025

Place was perfect, just wish there were beach chairs and towels.
Nate S.
May 2025

This was our first time to Hawaii. The location was great as several of the other guests at our son’s wedding stayed in the area. We could walk anywhere in Waikiki. We were able to get food and prepare in our room as we needed. Again everything was close. Brandie stayed in communication at all times. This was especially helpful when we were delayed flying in and arrived late. Had a fantastic time.
Kimberly E.
May 2025

Near the beadh and a lot of restaurant
renzo
May 2025

This was a great place to stay. It was walking distance to everything in Waikiki. The host was super chill and easy to communicate with. This place was a huge plus because it came with a parking stall. I think the only con was that it could get a little noisy in the morning. You can hear other people opening the sliding doors to the balcony.I would stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stephen R.
May 2025

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: Good location ,close to the beach ,convenience,clean and well management .I like to recommend to a friend .I like to come back again.
Richard Hung C.
May 2025


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