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: 4.52 / 5.0 (from 435 reviews)
  • Average Price: $393/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 August 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Royal Aloha is $393. 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


The apartment was great, airflow through the apartment meant we didn't need to use the HVAC system (April) and was at the quieter end of Waikiki - helps if you want to sleep. The apartment met the description and photos in the advertisement. It was walking distance to the beach, canal, grocery stores, bakeries, buses, restaurants, food trucks, the Ala Moana mall, and collection points for tours. It was good to have a laundry room a few steps away from the door, which was easy to access and use (helpful to have a credit card or one attached to your mobile phone to operate the laundry and dryer - it is inexpensive). The host is lovely to deal with, responsive, accommodating, and provides clear instructions about how to access the property. He also provided great advice about local spots, good grocery stores, and vehicle rentals.
Averil M.
April 2026

The instructions from our host were detailed and clear. She allowed us to check in five hours before the official check in time. That was greatly appreciated since we were traveling with a small child. We were delighted to discover a well stocked kitchen and a stash of beach toys. The unit was comfortable and large enough to accommodate our needs. Having a secure assigned parking spot really added to the value.The location was perfect for us. Waikiki beach was in walking distance and we could also walk to nearby restaurants. It also was in a convenient location for exploring the rest of the island.
Judith C.
April 2026

Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Alison L.
April 2026

Great location, clean, as pictured. Paring was not a problem but the noise at night was very loud.
Sally D.
April 2026

We had a great time enjoying this unit. The owner and the building managers were responsive. It was a great location to enjoy Waikiki.
Mike G.
April 2026

It was a bit noisy at night
Deirdre J.
April 2026

Rooms were clean. The bathroom could’ve been cleaner. There were some cockroaches in the property, though we tried keeping the property as clean as possible. Maybe the island weather! Apart from that, the property is close to all the happening stuff, food trucks, waikiki downtown and beaches. Also, the host left some beach utilities on the property whichbis hood for someone wanting them.
Nikhil L.
April 2026

Nice clean Condo in Waikiki within walking distance to stores and restaurants. Check in and out was easy. Also the host has excellent communication with quick responses.
Jessica B.
April 2026

The property was beautiful and very clean, with easy access to all the amenities in the area. The leasing agent James Tuner, security and staff was awesome. The apartment had amazing views and had great amenities. Everything you need to stay. There are a few exceptions. The apartment needed some updates, including the rugs and couch. Also the garbage disposal did not work. With that being said, I would definitely stay there again.
Jeff B.
April 2026

This was a lovely, clean, and convenient place to stay in Honolulu!! This is a gem of a property, we would definitely stay here again!!
Angela L.
March 2026

Had everything we needed. Good location. Very accommodating with a request they did not have to do. Would stay here again.
Adrian G.
March 2026

The whole apartment was clean and had many amenities to make it easy to enjoy the area and the beach nearby.
Oren C.
March 2026

The air b and b was great ! Loved the view , beds were comfortable , loved the extras in the kitchen, oil, oatmeal etc ,communication was good too especially with all the rain that came b4 we arrived . Beautiful area ! Thank you!
Fran Y.
March 2026

Great location for any activities!! the condo has AC, which is great, free parking! I had a few questions. Monica was right there to answer them for me and she was available, which is really nice! the place has beach stuff/cooler which is really nice! kids loved the pool. It's small but it's perfect for kids. We enjoyed our stay here!
kara s.
March 2026

This place looks nice on the website but was located next to Hawaii's getto, very dirty place overall, flooring was coming up in the bedroom, no lights worked in wither of the bedrooms, black mold in the batherrom and in the AC vents, kithen was clean had 3 pots for cooking,couch had huge wet spot, Ac was jankieand came through a cardboard area under one of the windows, most of the crank ha dles were broken for the windows and the beds were horrible. We did not stay in this location due to the condition of the place.
Matthew M.
March 2026

AC worked well. The lights weren't working initially, but the host got that resolved quickly. The parking was across the street which was a little unexpected and slightly inconvenient. We did enjoy our stay, and the value was good for being in downtown Honolulu.
Dale P.
March 2026

The property was exactly as advertised. We appreciated the recent renovations, with comfortable beds and well stocked with towels and necessities. We even cooked one full dinner with the well supplied kitchen. Central location was great for visiting kiddo studying at UHM, and the street noise was generally fine 10:00pm to 6:00.Recommended.
Terry B.
March 2026

The condo was in a good location for getting around the island. There was easy access to shopping, freeways, etc., but we did have a car. The parking is in a high rise across the street and is easy to get to, but not super convenient especially when there’s stormy weather. The property was older and somewhat run down. The listing stated 1.5 bathrooms, but it only had 1 bathroom. The host apologized for this mistake, but it did effect our stay and I was disappointed since it was one of the reasons I picked this place was having the extra 1/2 bath for our use. The kitchen was handy for meals, beds were very comfortable and I enjoyed sitting out on the lanai. Overall it was a descent place to stay on a budget.
Angela F.
March 2026

Owner is great with communication and sharing tips for the area. The location is great for Waikīkī beaches and shopping.
Marni H.
March 2026

Excellent location, very spacious and nice condo. The manger JR always response immediately to any issue we might have. He slwayd checks on us to be sure we have everything we need!
Terry M.
March 2026

The place is lovely with all the amenities. It’s a walking distance to waikiki.
loan c.
February 2026

We enjoyed our week so much. The place is walking distance to so many places. One of the main reasons it doesn’t get 5 star is because there is no designated parking, which I am sure is common. Parking cost anywhere from 47-95 dollars per day at nearby decks. Otherwise we had a great time!
Leah B.
February 2026

Good place within walking distance of Waikiki beach and shopping.
Roman
February 2026

It was a nice stay, clean, had basic pots, pans, dishes ect. We had a wonderful time, thank you!
Michael D.
February 2026

Place well kept.
Oseas M.
February 2026

Location and proximity to Waikiki was good. The accommodation was ok, but the property and unit are not very well maintained. The uber drivers could not find the property easily and the building they kept going to was kitty corner across the street. One of the twin beds has a dip in it and squeaks all the time. The bathroom fan is very noisy.
Susan A.
February 2026

Great place centrally located. Nice for a small group to stay for a week.
Landon R.
February 2026

Everything was really good. Close to all the major beaches and stores. There was also a parking space provided in the nearby parking garage which was really nice.
Jacob B.
February 2026

While the location was convenient, as described, there were numerous other things which did not meet expectations. I read many reviews which commented on the cleanliness of the condo. Upon our arrival there was dirt, hair, paper and more on the floor under the bed, the trash can foot pedal was broken, there was a heavy layer of dirt on the windows and there was a stale odor in the bathroom. In addition, it was extremely inconvenient that there was no secondary furniture in the street side bedroom or any convenient place to store belongings during the stay.
Cheryl P.
February 2026

Amenities were good. We did blow a breaker when using the hair dryer in the bedroom outlet. The host was contacted and had someone come up in a timely manner to unlock the closet where the breaker was to reset it.
Michele M.
February 2026

Clean room. However the bedroom door did I not shut all the way.
Timothy I.
January 2026

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


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