Waikiki Banyan, Oahu

The Waikiki Banyan is a well-maintained, family-friendly resort located just one block from the world-famous Waikiki Beach and within walking distance to various attractions such as the Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park, Waikiki Aquarium, shopping centers, and numerous restaurants. The resort features a large recreation deck on the 6th floor, offering a heated pool, two hot tubs, tennis and basketball courts, a children's playground, BBQ grills, a snack bar, and a sauna. Additional amenities include a beautiful lobby with a waterfall and koi pond, a mini-mart, a coffee house, laundry facilities on every floor, and free covered parking. The resort also offers convenient access to public transportation with a bus stop located right out front.

Waikiki Banyan Average Rates


As of July 2024, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Waikiki Banyan is $363. Note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usally much higher), and the averages don't include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax or cleaning and booking fees. Visit the rentals page to see specific unit rates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 600 Guest Reviews


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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.

Guest reviews of the Waikiki Banyan condo resort on Oahu reflect a generally positive experience, with many guests appreciating its great location, proximity to the beach, shopping, and restaurants, as well as the convenience of free parking. The units are described as clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, offering spectacular views of Diamond Head, the ocean, or the city. Some guests highlighted the added value of having a full kitchen, beach chairs, and other amenities that enhanced their stay.

However, there were some criticisms and areas for improvement noted. Some guests mentioned issues with outdated or worn furniture, uncomfortable beds, and a need for better maintenance or cleaning in certain areas. A few guests experienced problems with the check-in process, elevator wait times, and noise from construction or the surrounding area. The pool area received mixed reviews, with some guests disappointed by closures for maintenance.

Overall, guests recommend the Waikiki Banyan for its excellent location, views, and the convenience it offers, making it a good choice for families, couples, and travelers looking for a comfortable stay near Waikiki Beach. Management responsiveness to concerns and the inclusion of parking are frequently cited as significant advantages. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 600 guest reviews.

Recent Waikiki Banyan Reviews


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 stayed in unit 2412 and enjoyed our stay very much. The view is pretty nice, the kitchen is well stocked, and the beds are comfy.
LEANNE D.
April 2024

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: 妻、子供2名の計4人で宿泊しました。駐車場無料、Wifiも快適でした。部屋の電気が全体的に暗いので、次回からは現地でライトを購入しようと思います。滞在中は、2階のパーキングが改装していたり、サウナが改装中で使用できなっかたりしましたが、それ以外は満足です。事前のアナウンスがあればなお最高でした。
A guest from Tatsuno City, Hyogo
April 2024

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: 駐車場も無料で良いです。滞在中は工事中の為、サウナが利用出来なくて残念でした。事前にアナウンスがあれば、なお最高でした。
A guest from Tatsuno City, Hyogo
April 2024

Was not told about the onsite construction ahead of time, but overall I would stay again.
Joseph D.
April 2024

we enjoyed the stay
MIKE M.
April 2024

Property was great amenities and condo were in great condition. Would use again
Nicholas G.
April 2024

The room was very nice. Comfortable, well stocked and quite enjoyable. One minor negative which has nothing to do with the room, but the resort in general. Pool rules are way too restrictive. No floaters, or balls, no jumping in the pool. It’s a pool.
STEVEN L.
April 2024

Condo was nice, close to beach and very walkable. Lots of construction noise so my toddler wasn’t able to nap and on one day there was probably 10 emergency alerts via the condo intercom asking us to exit the building. They were all immediately cleared but again my toddler wasn’t able to nap. We ended up leaving a few days early and staying at a nearby hotel
Iris N.
April 2024

The property was nice, but there are discrepancies between the pictures provided and the reality of it. These are fairly nitpicky differences but were noticeable. The decor is just not as nice as what's pictured. The chairs for the kitchen counter are not the same, cheaper for sure. The rug is not colorful, just a beige and brown color palate. The chair in the living area wasn't bright, and the decks chairs and table were also different. Small accents of color in the pictures aren't/weren't there. As I said though, this is nitpicking and these differences weren't enough to hurt the experience. I do wish there were more basic spices in the kitchen, helps cut down on waste and expenses. There could have been and should be more beach items provided. I can only imagine they throw away anything left behind when they could just leave things like beach mats, sand toys, snorkel gear ect. for the next party to enjoy. They did have two nice beach chairs though. All in all, it was what we expected, but we would've been delighted to have found a little more provided. This place will get the job done, the view is quite nice, and honestly, being on the 10th floor was a blessing because taking elevators becomes a huge time waster with every level you go up. I would recommend the unit, but would let those I would give that recommendation to know of the basic level it provides.
Stephen M.
April 2024

The hotel was perfectly placed with ample garage parking. Minutes from the beach food and fun. The room was amazing with a fantastic view. I will be returning in January to stay at the same location. It’s also perfect for late night door dash. The check in process was so easy and they keep you informed the whole time.
Mark B.
April 2024

Just what we needed for our week stay in Oahu. Would absolutely stay here again!
Matt D.
April 2024

We had a good time till our last day! The location is good and had some water view. The property is exactly as pictured! Elevator is fast so no long waits! Parking can be difficult but always found a place to park! Walking distance to beach and shopping! On our was back in on the night before we departed our lock malfunctioned and we could not enter the property! We called the number to contact management and there was no answer but we left a message! We called the emergency number…no answer! I went down and talked to security! They called all the numbers they had with no answer! At some point while I was downstairs my husband also called the numbers another visitor had for the same property management. And no answer! We finally received a call back after a half hour! They were not able to fix the lock at that time but were able to get us in! We were told that we would not be able to get back in ourselves till the lock was fixed but assured us that if we wanted to go out they could get us back in! We did not feel assured of an answered phone call after our experience so one of us never left the room! This made our last night (and morning) captive to the room!
Diane and John F.
April 2024

The apartment is beautiful, very clean, well stocked. Although we have not met the hosts we were welcomed when we opened the door with the A/C and lights on. We were here for one of us to recover from a surgery so appreciated the space to walk around in the main room and have many nice places to sit including the lanai. The bed was very comfortable too. The only thing is the shower water was not very hot. The other faucets were though. We had a lovely stay, would stay again as well as highly recommend this property. It’s a block from the beach too!
Reagan B.
April 2024

Enjoyed this little unit. Less than 2 blocks from the beach and free parking. They also have beach chairs and an umbrella you can use plus other beach toys. Will recommend or stay if we come back.
John G.
April 2024

Great location, spacious suite and will definitely stay again.
Bonnie S.
April 2024

We enjoyed our stay and loved the cool feeling from opening windows and sliding door. Shower was a little in your face but we got used to it. We would stay again.
Jane M.
April 2024

We enjoyed are stay. Good location and fair price. Thank You. Tirso and Maria
Maria R.
April 2024

Clean and prompt communications from the host. Will stay again.
Lay San P.
April 2024

All went well. Check in and checkout was great. Thank you for everything.
Julia R.
April 2024

Great location. All Waikiki within walking distance. Mike was a great host and provided very detailed instructions on how to get to the condo, parking, etc. Unit was clean and bed was comfortable. A great stay for anyone.
Darin L.
April 2024

The home is exactly as posted. Taylor was very communicative and helpful before we arrive and upon check-in. I love how convenient the location is to soo many places, especially the water. Definitely will recommend to family and friends and plan another stay!
A F.
April 2024

We stayed 12 nights at this condo. Centrally located. One block from Waikiki! Everything is accessible by bus here…no need to get a car! If you’re a Sr. Citizen, you can get a bus pass which will allow you to travel anywhere for only $3.00 MAX per day! Definitely worth the trip to the Transit Station. The hosts are wonderful. Excellent communication! We would stay here again!!
Carol C.
April 2024

Everything you need is provided and then some. Plenty large for 2 people, and easy walk to beach, restaurants and shops. The view of the mountains and golf course is lovely, and especially nice at night with all the city lights. We bought some staples on the way to the condo, because we usually run out of things like TP and tissues, but the condo was well stocked with all the basics, including sun screen! Ours friends staying at another property wished they were staying at our place. We would recommend this property,and would stay again, but our future trips will be to other islands.
Patty A.
April 2024

This place was large and spacious for our family of four. It was right beside the laundry room, which we use multiple times during our two weeks stay. It had everything we needed and we loved the gallery kitchen versus having a kitchen in the open space. We would be able to be in the kitchen and make some noise while the kids are in the room sleeping. The only thing that I think this place needs is an update on their furniture. The mattresses were not too comfortable, but because we were so tired from the day, everyone fell asleep right away. We would definitely stay here again the next time we are back in Hawaii.
Elaine S.
April 2024

Host was helpful and accommodating. Clean unit and very comfortable stay
Stan W.
April 2024

The property gave us all the basic needs of a good stay...the property mananger was very responsive to any requests prior to our visit. The property was located within easy access to many local sights and activities; making our ability to walk pretty much everywhere - beautiful views from the top floor deck area - wonderfully friendly people at the front desk; always helpful. I'd say the only negatives would be cleanliness and wear and tear on a nice little space could be improved; updated. Overall; we certainly enjoyed ourselves.
Maureen C.
April 2024

Spacious comfortable 1 bedroom apartment with large fully equiped galley kitchen. Close to the beach, diamondhead, the Zoo and many other places of interest. It included a parking spot with easy access. A great number of othe amenities to make ones stay easier and more enjoyable. Having back pack beach chairs and a beach umbrella was perfect. Overall a great location with great amenities and parking. The hosts were quick to respond to questions and very helpful!
Harry A.
April 2024

Suite had everything we needed, beach toys & chairs were greatly appreciated and location was perfect. Steve was on top of the (very minor) issue we had, and provided lots of additional information to make the most of our stay. Thanks again for hosting us, this will be the first place we try and book on our next trip to Honolulu!
Brandy W.
April 2024

This was a decent experience. The property manager was great and made the stay easy for us. Very responsive. The condo was ok. Little dated but ok. Clean but the carpets need a solid shampoo. Couple of issues needed some attention but overall not bad. The view is nice. Master bed was great. The pull out sofa was ok but matress was weak. Overall not to bad.
Vin D.
April 2024

Very close to the beach and shopping centers great view
christina t.
April 2024

The property was in the heart of Waikiki beach and close to the university. The on-site parking included with the booking was a must and a deciding factor when we booked. The views were also great.
Nisha H.
April 2024

Absolutely amazing. The amenities were perfect. Cookware, silverware, pots pans were all high quality. Beds were comfy. Laundry was only three doors down the hall. A short walk (1 1/2 blocks) to the beach. Another 1/2 mile to the center of Waikiki but it was a very nice walk past shops and eateries. Free parking and a pool on the 6th floor. We had such a wonderful stay. Mahalo!!
Michael B.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental unit is very dated. The soap, shampoo etc were in very small qty, barely enough for 4 days. The location was good and very convenient.
Shweta A.
April 2024

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 place is a well-run establishment. I give it 💯 (100) million stars ⭐️ The management person I met upon arrival was handsome and nice. The other guests were friendly. It was clean, quiet, mad convenient to EVERYTHING, and it was well stocked ( pots, pans, coffee maker, rice cooker, cleaning supplies, free washer & dryer, you name it. There’s even a little bodega right there next door to the building. My only regret was not booking a longer stay. It was already fully booked so I had to move on 😔☹️😢 I felt at home and didn’t want to leave. Hopefully, I can book for my family when the come out here to visit us. I will surely miss this cozy little place.
Barbie
April 2024

Beautiful View! Loved the nice setup of the condo, and the 38th floor was a great location.
Maureen B.
April 2024

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 just spent 3 + weeks in this lovely condo. Clean and comfortable in a great location only 2 blocks from Kūhiō Beach. Nicely function and updated. Everything we need for our long stay. We thought we had a problem with smoke detector and management was quick to respond. It turned out to be something of ours and easily fixed before their handyman arrived.
Robin D.
April 2024

Very well stocked. Great location. Good parking and easy in and out
Troy M.
April 2024

Clean, convenient, reasonably priced with parking included. Beautiful views of the golf course and Manoa and Palolo Valleys.
James F.
April 2024

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 are a family of 4 - parents with middle school kids. The unit was spacious enough for our needs. We spent our early mornings and evenings at the unit. It was especially nice to have a picture postcard view from the balcony. The kitchen had all the basic items for cooking. We cooked one steak and pasta dinner. We ate breakfast each morning at the unit thanks to the kitchen. Location was convenient- it was less than 2 blocks to the beach. The church St. Augustine was also close by. Hot water was strong in the bath. The beds were comfortable tho when one person rolled on the mattress, the whole mattress would move. We used the pool and jacuzzi one evening. It was very nice to swim under the stars!
tarry c.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 a block from Waikiki Beach. Many restaurants, coffee shops and shopping to choose from.
Theresa C.
April 2024

Very nice and clean.
Michaela K.
April 2024

Clean unit, great location, and very fast response times from the property managers.
Mark W.
April 2024

The apartment has a stunning view and is very comfortable. Not only can you lie in bed and look at the ocean. you and also look at Diamond Head. The apartment is located at the quiet end of Waikiki just a block from the ocean front at Queens and a few blocks from the park. It doesn’t get much better than this. Marilyn and Robert were exceedingly helpful and friendly hosts. If you like music, Blue Note Hawaii is a short walk away with world class music at a fraction of the price in NY. The apartment also has a ukulele so if you want to channel your inner Jake, here is your opportunity.
dennis a.
April 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Overall, this condo suited our needs just fine as my family vacationed while I worked in the area. The location is great, within walking distance to all of the sights and restaurants in and around Waikiki. The neighbors were quiet, so it was peaceful. The AC worked well and there was a nice breeze from the trade winds during the day. The partial ocean view was great. The kitchen is adequately stocked for basic cooking/eating for 4 people. We left 3 additional beach chairs (2 are included and quite worn out) and 1 additional umbrella (1 provided in great condition) for families to use if renting this unit. The beds are a top mattress on a raised wooden platform and pretty firm. The bathtub edge is quite high, so you need to be limber when climbing in. It was nice that the sofa in the living room pulled out to make a queen bed and linens were provided in the closet. Captain Cook Real Estate and Byron, the property manager, were a breeze to work with. It is a great value for your money compared to the hotel market in Waikiki.
Dustie P.
April 2024

Very spacious and great for my family. My husband and I have teenage children so the pullout bed worked well. Very close to beach where we did our morning exercises. We enjoyed it so much, wishing to come back soon!
Nathan
April 2024

Overall, the condo was as described. On day one there was an issue with the water temperature, specifically the shower and bathroom sink. The was only hot water, however it was scolding hot so after a long flight, we could not shower until the following day. The owner, Kenny was notified who looked into the concern and within a few hours the problem was rectified. As for the remainder of our stay, the location to the beach was ideal. The one concern that I had is there is no security, meaning anyone can come and go on this property. I feel if you are trace with a group of adults there really is no issue, however if you are traveling with children, I feel there should be some sort of measure in place to ensure who is staying at this establishment are supposed to be there. We did not run into any issues with this concern but I feel it is important to pint this out. Overall 4/5 stars.
eric v.
April 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at Waikiki Banyan. The unit had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable. It even came with beach chairs and beach towels. Not all units provide that. We especially loved the location and the view. The unit had views of the ocean and Diamond Head. Beautiful. We sat on the balcony everyday for our meals. It was just 2 blocks from the beach. Easy walking distance to everything. A huge plus is the included parking. We drove every day to a new beach or to sightsee. It was nice to not worry about where to park or paying for parking. We would definitely stay here again. Aloha
Toby N.
April 2024

During our stay the light in the small bathroom went off and we were unable to change the lightbulb. The beach chair straps were cut rendering it very difficult to carry them to the beach. A small investment by the owner would make this appartment so much better!
yvan n.
April 2024

Great views, centrally located But needled more explanation on the security key and running the TV’s, for first time users of your place. Also the linen services, as in if they have a schedule they use or we call for the service. Would definitely want to stay again when we come back.
DENNIS T.
April 2024

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: Staying here in this rental Condo place was an incredible experience for us. All of us have been many times before and had stayed in different places, which were no comparison to this one. Anything and everything you would need was available for us. We enjoyed the amazing view, hanging out in the roomy suite and then having the bedroom separated was a great idea. Up early every morning and not bothering anyone was great. Not if, but when we do go back to Waikiki we will plan our dates with availability for this specific Condo.
Rod S.
April 2024


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