Royal Aloha, Oahu

The Royal Aloha condo resort, also known as Waikiki Landmark, is a premier condominium located at the gateway of Waikiki. The resort features contemporary architecture with two triangular towers, the Makai Tower (ocean) and Mauka Tower (mountain), connected by five levels of penthouses. The resort offers 24-hour security, secured gated parking, an award-winning marble and glass lobby, and is within walking distance to world-class shopping, dining, entertainment, and the world-famous Waikiki Beach.

Amenities at the Royal Aloha include a beautiful resort-style pool deck with spectacular views, an outdoor pool with gas barbecues and seating, a high-end fitness center, and a private conference room with Wi-Fi. The resort is situated on the Ala Wai Canal, just a block from Kalakaua Avenue, and is within walking distance to the Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Shopping Center, and the Ala Wai Golf Course. Guests have access to the swimming pool and BBQ area, as well as snack and drink vending machines in the lobby. The building is fully secured with a building manager and security officers on site.

    Royal Aloha Quick Facts:


  • Address: 1909 Ala Wai Blvd,Honolulu, HI 96815
  • Reviews: 4.53 / 5.0 (from 402 reviews)
  • Average Price: $347/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Royal Aloha Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Royal Aloha

Royal Aloha Average Rates


As of May 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Royal Aloha is $347. 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 Royal Aloha Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 361 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.

Travelers consistently praise these Waikiki condos for their prime, walkable location and strong value versus hotels. Most units sit a 10–15 minute walk from the beach and close to Ala Moana, Hilton Lagoon, shops, and a lively food-truck scene. Many reviewers highlight secure buildings, easy elevator access to coin/app laundry, and lanais with lovely Ala Wai canal and mountain views (fun for watching outrigger canoes). Inside, the units are generally well equipped for longer stays—full kitchens, plenty of towels, beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, coolers), and often comfortable beds—making them especially convenient for families. Hosts and managers are frequently described as responsive, flexible, and proactive, with several guests noting smooth communication and helpfulness around late checkouts and small issues.

The biggest tradeoff is urban noise. This area is busy day and night, and older jalousie-style windows don’t insulate much, so traffic, sirens, and loud vehicles are a recurring theme; earplugs or running the bedroom A/C as white noise help many sleepers. The buildings themselves tend to be older; while a number of units are updated and very clean, others show wear or have occasional maintenance and housekeeping lapses (think dated bathrooms, scuffed finishes, or a ceiling tile that needs replacing). A/C performance varies by unit (some rely on portable units) and, rarely, an elevator or building system is down temporarily. Pools are small and more of a dip-than-destination.

Set expectations and you’ll likely have a great stay. If quiet is a priority or you want resort polish, these may not be the best fit; if you value space, a kitchen, and location, they’re a solid choice. Confirm parking before booking—some units include a secure spot (often compact or across the street), while others require paid garages—and clarify check-in details early to avoid late-night hiccups. Pack earplugs, consider a white-noise app, and enjoy the convenience: stroll to the beach, grab dinner at nearby food trucks, and start adventures with easy access to buses and highways.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 361 reviews

Recent Royal Aloha Reviews


Host JR was very helpful and cordial. Condo is in excellent condition.
Paul C.
January 2026

Everything from the process throughout the whole stay was great. Couldn’t be happier.
Jenny H.
January 2026

I loved staying in the middle of Waikiki. Location gives you the opportunity to walk to many different places. Our host responded immediately if we needed anything. Just a little bit loud at night while trying to sleep because of being in the city.
Maureen L.
January 2026

Owner provides lots of convenient stuff: sunscreen, hot water kettle, rice cooker and much more. Balcony faces beautiful canal. Walking distance to beaches and shops.
Zhe
January 2026

The place looks like no manager/owner has done a walkthrough in forever. It screams of neglect and with not too much money you could make it so much better. The bathroom mat need to be replaced, the dish dryer is rusty (!), the kitchen rug is torn and dirty, bulbs in the ceiling are mostly burnt, vinyl floor in the master bedroom is coming apart, the springs of all the mattresses in all the rooms are ruined. and the door lock doesn't work properly. Other than that a water kettle to boil water could have been a nice addition. We liked the balcony but that's pretty much it :)
Offer S.
December 2025

Lanai faces the Ala Wai canal so it was a great view of the mountains and city. Kitchen was well stocked with supplies. Rooms were good size and tv was in every room! Huge TV in living room which we enjoyed. Really did not need to bring any supplies as apt pretty much had it all. There were even rain ponchos - thank goodness we did not need to use! If I had any questions host responded quickly.
Ellen A.
December 2025

Nice quality for the price
Trevor C.
December 2025

Check in process and communication with the host was super easy. The place was great traveling with 1 y/o and grandparents. The balcony is key for the kiddo. Rooms were as advertised. Parking was easy but not covered. And the laundry room was right next door, but not in unit which is common for HI.
Calvin I.
December 2025

Had a wonderful stay! Great location and the host had fantastic communication.
Misty U.
December 2025

The beds really stuck out--they had notably comfortable memory-foam queen mattresses.Good view of the Ala Wai canal and some of the nearby skyscrapers--we mostly ate breakfast on the balcony. Along an urban canyon corridor, with louvered windows so probably not great for folks with noise sensitivity. Location was highly walkable: food trucks about a block away, 5-10 minute walk to a serviceable local grocery store (less to several ABC stores). 15 minute walk to the nearest beach for swimming; snorkeling needed a bus or car ride to get to in a reasonable amount of time. Kitchen was serviceable for a few meals, not a gourmet setup, but that wasn't expected at the price point :) Laundry was credit card-operated at 3 per load for the washer and similar for the dryer and outside the apartment. We'll probably stay here again.
Will M.
December 2025

So conveniently close to shops and beach! Cozy home would love to stay again
Angie T.
December 2025

Our family had a great time staying in this condo in Waikiki. It was clean and well-appointed and has a beautiful view of Honolulu and the mountains. In addition to Waikiki beach there are lots of great activities; we enjoyed hiking up Diamond Head, e-biking, and riding UTV's at Kualoa Ranch. We also spent an afternoon at Pearl Harbor and toured the Arizona. Memorial, We hope to visit Oahu again soon.
Nick S.
December 2025

The host communicated extremely well and everything we needed was available.
josef l.
December 2025

Views from front and back balcony
Shana N.
December 2025

The host was great and accommodating. The condo was clean and perfect for our stay. Location is amazing and very walkable to anywhere you want to go in Waikiki. Would stay again!
Dmitri E.
December 2025

Loved the location and the wonderful view from the balcony. Host was very responsive to our needs.
Ina B.
December 2025

The condo was in the perfect location, it is close to everything that we need. The place had everything that we needed for a 2 1/2 month stay, and the building was awesome and the staff was great.We could no have asked for a better host!
Timothy K.
November 2025

Comfortable stay, amazing energy and extremely welcoming
Stephanie G.
November 2025

Affordable, accommodating, good communication.
Yolanda F.
November 2025

Monica is great host, very quick to respond, very accommodative for requests. The condo is closer to all amenities, excellent view from 10th floor balcony. Overall a great condo to stay very close to Waikīkī
Ragu V.
November 2025

Great location and price. Building staff were really helpful.
Matt M.
November 2025

Had a wonderful time. Everything was nice and clean.Walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!
J D.
November 2025

Host was accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Sue C.
November 2025

The condo's location was in proximity to everything and highly convenient for getting around. The condo itself was immensely cozy. Definitely recommend.
Dr. Barry F.
October 2025

Pros: very comfortable, cozy and home-away-from-home-like feel, well stocked and clean, great TV and WiFi. Nice location and great view from the balcony. Cons: AC reliant on loud window units, only one elevator working during visit made for long waits, onboard/entry process a little confusing and stressful. I recommend a fully detailed map/document/photos to make everything clearer
Richard H.
October 2025

Parking was nice. The rooms were super clean

October 2025

Some pot in kitchen is old and need replacement. Otherwise it was good
Jayasree V.
October 2025

The place was clean and very cozy. The kitchen was well stocked and even had some essentials for your everyday cooking needs. Dan was extremely responsive when communication was required. Great place with easy access to transit and just a short walk to the beach and shopping.The only downside was the back bedroom was hard to cool down, but the ample fans did help.
Cindy B.
October 2025

Parking was secure, but not super easy to park. A/C in main area was ok a fan of some sort would help circulate the cooler air. View was exactly as described. The host was very responsive. The only real downfall was there was only 1 working elevator and it was super slow.
Anita R.
October 2025

Excellent location easy access to shops and transportation
Judy B.
October 2025

Great apartment, great location (minutes walk from beaches). Enjoyed our stay very much
Houri H.
October 2025

Close to the beach, shops, and central to all the adventures you could add to your interary!!
Erin P.
September 2025

Perfect location on a very nice one way street, I walked everywhere, so convenient.Parking spot across the street was great, my 2 sons live here so they were able to park when visiting me or when picking me up…the hosts were available via VRBO and responded to messages almost immediately, although I didn’t need to bother them as the check-in instructions were clear and simple. I started a month and it felt like home. The bed was so comfortable I slept better than at home even with some noise…excellent experience.Also we could see the Waikiki fireworks on Friday nights perfectly from the back balconyThank you so much Loan and Lewis
Sherri S.
September 2025

I stayed at the condo with my mother and my children. The walk to the beach was not too far. Having the food trucks near by was also nice. We didn’t spend too much time in the condo. Pretty much just to sleep and shower but it was perfect for us. We did want to cook at the condo more but there were little ants or something in the kitchen so we just ate out. The balcony door didn’t lock so keep littles away.
Danika S.
September 2025

Walking distance to the beach, restaurants and stores,
Lupe R.
September 2025

Ideal place to stay everything is on your doorstep. Would definitely stay here again.
Tracy C.
September 2025

The location was great for shopping and food. The room was easy to get to being on the third floor. We are used to city noise, so being on a low floor didn't bother us. Our only issues were the drop tile ceiling in the bathroom could be cleaner and the A/C above the tiles was very loud and shaky. I had to lift a tile and wedge the shaking piece of the compressor in place in order not go crazy while inside. Note for the next guest: The WIFI name and password is listed on the router, it is not what is written on the welcome sheet.Overall, I would definitely stay here again on my next trip to Oahu, but something to dampen the A/C compressor shaking and noise would go a long way.
Jared H.
September 2025

Surprised how cool the condo stayed even in late summer. 7/11 is 50 steps away which was great. Only downside which they do mention is no easy parking. The garage we frequented was 45 per day which does add up. Great value for the area and we enjoyed our trip.
Matthew D.
September 2025

Location was perfect, the apartment was clean, everything we needed was available, the communication was good, one small point (and the owner can do nothing about it) it’s very loud on the streets during the night, specially in the weekends. Overall we had a perfect vacation at the condo.
TheStormsailor
August 2025

Overall, this is a great place to stay in Waikiki. I would recommend it to friends and family if they were determined to stay in Honolulu.O'ahu, as a whole, is a bit overpriced as far as the islands are concerned, and I think it has to do with it being the biggest tourist destination. Unfortunately, this includes this property. I think the place should be charging maybe 80% of what it's charging now, but I could say the same for the whole island. This isn't a read on the owner - they are priced to market - just an observation for those considering O'ahu.The view of the ridge from the patio is lovely, and you can just make out the ocean from one of the bedrooms. Unfortunately, the ocean view bedroom also has the upper floors able to look into your room, so we opted to keep the curtains drawn. You are a 15 minute walk from Kahanamoku beach, which is an excellent spot outside of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, so ocean views are not really necessary.The place is well-stocked, and the onsite condo manager is quick to respond if you find anything is missing (we were missing trash bags). Laundry is shared by the floor and costs 6 per load (3 per wash, 3 per dry). We noticed some bugs, but this is to be expected on a tropical island.To reiterate: great place to stay, if a little overpriced for what you get. I can't give 5 stars because it didn't blow me away like a couple other places I've stayed, but I think the vast majority of travelers will be very pleased here.
Andrew L.
August 2025

Check-in was super easy. The accommodation was clean and well-equipped. The accommodation was in a great, central location. The shower fittings are broken. The toilet wobbles when used. It says there are three bedrooms online when booking, but there are only two. The third bed is in the living room. Not ideal for families with small children, as the husband is very concerned about traffic and noise.Balcony needs repairs
André M.
August 2025

Check-in was super easy. The accommodation was clean and well-equipped. The accommodation was in a great, central location. The shower fittings are broken. The toilet wobbles when used. It says there are three bedrooms online when booking, but there are only two. The third bed is in the living room. Not ideal for families with small children, as the husband is very concerned about traffic and noise.Balcony needs repairs
André M.
August 2025

Convenient location for a great price! The host was very kind and accommodating and we liked having beach towels and accessories (and aloe) available for our stay, as well as a parking spot. The space is not large, but it was exactly what we needed and having the communal laundry right around the corner was convenient.
Elizabeth N.
August 2025

Monica was wonderfully responsive when we had questions. Comfortable beds, and unit was well-supplied with everything we needed for our stay. Thoughtful touches included disposable rain ponchos and beach towels. Loved the balcony with view of mountains and the canal.
Andrea C.
August 2025

Great location. Comfortable and affordable. I don’t want to pump it up too much, cause I want to rent it again.
Rob S.
July 2025

We loved being able to walk to Waikiki Beach with the wagon full of thoughtfully provided beach gear. And we were right next door to terrific food trucks. Very convenient, and the hosts have numerous nice touches in their decor and hospitality. Thank you!
Amy H.
July 2025

Great walkable location. Walked to Friday fireworks, Waikiki beach, stores, food and shopping. Having access to assigned parking was convenient also as parking in the area appeared to be very limited. Really enjoyed the units air conditioning. Property had plenty of "extra" items around (ie. coffee, shampoo, lotion, etc) in case you ran out or forgot something. Definitely appreciated the boogie boards, beach umbrellas, extra beach towels and camp chairs that were available for our use. Also, this unit was very close to an available washer/dryer. It was an end unit so there was not unknown foot traffic coming past our door and no next-door neighbors. You could see the ocean from the front door, and we had a great view of the canal from our balcony & living room. Balcony had table & chairs also. Excellent communication with the managers of this specific unit.
T. C.
July 2025

Close location to everything you need and of course the beach.
Debi B.
July 2025

Dan is an excellent host. Very responsive to any issues. The place was clean, located in a good area that is in walking distance of pretty much anything you’d want to do in Waikiki. There were also a couple beach chairs, boogie boards and a cooler available which was great for going to the beach. We made use of the well-equipped kitchen to prepare breakfast and picnic lunches to take to the beach. Definitely great for those looking for a place that allows you to spread out a bit more than a hotel room.
Kate B.
July 2025

Clean, close to everything, well-stocked, great hosts. Loved the food trucks right across the street! So convenient. Mahalo!
David S.
July 2025


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