Well equipped, close to the beach and other activities. Elevators were busy but fast. Parking stalls are tight so recommend smaller cars. T.V.was a little hard to figure out if you are not technically inclined. We did not use the TV much. There was too much else to do. The space was small but and well laid out. Good communication with the host.hostlittle
Mary Jane L.
January 2025
What we expected. Stayed there before
Spencer B.
January 2025
Very nice.
Pamela B.
January 2025
Needed more towels, and newer beach chairs you could carry on your back. Air conditioning excellent. Beds comfortable. Could only shower. Note saying not to use tub for bath. Small bathroom. Most comfortable for two people, but four fit ok.
Shannon D.
January 2025
1 block from the beach
Thai
January 2025
Nice place to stay
Thai
January 2025
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
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:
Property was located in a great spot, walking distance to pretty much anywhere you wanted to go. Condo was fairly clean, but furniture could use an upgrade. The king bed was really uncomfortable (very hard on back). Found mouldy coffee grounds in coffee maker, needed to buy vinegar to give a deep clean. But overall it was great to have a beautiful view of the mountains.The elevators were very busy, kinda a pain getting up and down.
Laura T.
January 2025
Everything was perfect! Unit is beautiful, comfortable and well equipped. Close to shops, restaurants and beach. Host is responsive and helpful. Would definitely recommend staying here! Mahalo!
Shirley C.
January 2025
We had a lovely stay here. The place was on the small side for our family of 4, but we knew this from the accurate listing. The view was great, and we were a close walk to the beach. It was nice to be in Waikiki and have a small kitchen in our place. Despite 1 bathroom we did fine since there are very nice clean bathrooms and showers on the 6th floor. The building is a bit dated, but the 6th floor bathrooms and the condo itself was very nice and clean. We also had a fire alarm go off durig our stay and walked down 37 floors. It was fine for us, but might not be for others. We had a few hiccups with communication, but it all worked out in the end.
Soma B.
January 2025
Exactly as described- comfortable and clean!
Cynthia R.
January 2025
The unit was beautiful with a nice view and had everything we needed. We walked everywhere we wanted to go so had no need to rent a car. However, we were disappointed in how well maintained the recreation level was. The play structure had areas that were rusting through and the jets in one of the spas have not been working for years according to other regular guests. Also, one of the elevators was being upgraded and was out of service the whole time which led to major backups and long wait times in both directions. That said, we enjoyed our stay and would consider staying here again.
Cailin T.
January 2025
Property and communication from the owner exceeded expectations. Property description accurate and worked well for our needs. This was my first VRBO rental and did not set my
Dennis M.
January 2025
Excellent!
KEITH S.
January 2025
My husband and I spent a week in Waikiki and this condo was absolutely perfect. It was well appointed, had a great view of the mountains. Perfect for having our morning coffee! It was also within walking distance of the beach, the zoo and shopping. We will be back!
Joelle D.
January 2025
It's a slightly older building, but it's only 2 blocks from the beach and away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.
Heather P.
January 2025
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The rooms are not big but if you are couples or family with small kids will have no problem. Parking is also free. I would definitely use this property next time I visit Oahu.
Hiroshi M.
January 2025
great condo with beach view
Jiaqi L.
January 2025
Incredible views and perfect location!
Brad P.
January 2025
You are not getting the brightly coloured condo in the pic. The condo reminded me of the feel of an old student residence that has been heavily used by travellers. Everything is cheap and worn. However, it does serve its purpose as a place to sleep, prepare for the day, and cook easy meals. It’s functional. We like to use our holiday rentals as a place to relax in the evening, and it just wasn’t a place you’d want to hang out in.
Kira H.
January 2025
The unit was great had everything that was needed I would stay there again
Eberhard T.
January 2025
Not far from beach lots of food and shopping. Room was stocked with everything you need.
carrie g.
January 2025
Loved our stay! It was close to the beach and very quiet for such a lively location. The perfect holiday getaway spot
Jenny K.
January 2025
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We’ve stayed at the Waikiki Baynon a few times. We love the location, but the building is just terrible. Each unit is different, so look closely at the photos and reviews. This one was okay, but not the nicest we’ve stayed in. The bed was comfortable but moved a ton when my spouse moved, which made it difficult to sleep. Check out is 10am, which is on the early side and a bit more annoying because of the terrible elevators, mentioned below. So you have to have extra time to wait for the elevator. It’s a huge complex. Inevitably each time we stayed, the fire alarm went on off requiring all 3 buildings to be evacuated. Because each unit has kitchens, my guess is that someone set it off cooking. It takes an hour or so for them to clear it, while all 1,000 guests wait outside downstairs. That is very frustrating when it’s 8pm at night and you just want to relax.They don’t have enough elevators. One was out of service during our visit, which led to long wait times and very crowded elevators. Everyone, including cleaning and maintenance use the same elevator. So even when they repair the 4th elevator, it will still be a frustrating wait. The algorithm is not set correctly, so often the elevator stops at every floor because it doesn’t realize that it’s full. It gets full because everyone is waiting and it becomes a cycle of very slow elevators and long wait times.As much as we love the location, ocean view, free parking and the large spaces, we won’t stay here again.
Joshua R.
January 2025
The condo was beautiful and spotless. The beds were comfortable. We made great use of the kitchen. The condo is in a great location close to the beach and shopping. The only downside is the noise at night since your in waikiki it’s quite busy so you hear cars and people talking outside. Overall though it’s a fantastic condo and we would definitely stay here again.
Josette B.
January 2025
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This apartment met all our needs. It was the right size, the bathroom decent. The kitchen had the right cooking utensils. It could have used some spices. The master bed was very comfortable and so was the pull out couch bed. The view was nice, I liked being able to see the ocean and I liked the proximity of the apartment to the ocean. Also it was easy to get around the island. There was one main inconvenience and that was the elevators. We were on the 26th floor and the elevators were too full or broken the entire week we were there so we had to walk up or down 26 floors multiple times and that was at a certain point completely unacceptable. It’s important to know going in that the elevators could be an issue. Walking up 26 flights of stairs multiple times is exhausting. We did end up calling and speaking to the property manager and he was very nice and refunded us 200, which was so kind and appropriate. That being said, I would not stay in such a high rise again.
Esther S.
January 2025
We loved our stay for 10 nights at the condo. It is very nice, clean, the bed is comfortable, the view is amazing and it’s furnished with everything you need. The parking pass is definitely a plus. The owner, Mike, is very quick to answer any of the questions you may have regarding your stay. We will definitely book it again the next time we come to Hawaii.
Pamela B.
January 2025
Good location in Waikiki. Though parking is provided, we were able to walk to the beach, zoo, and many restaurants.
Chris S.
December 2024
I couldn’t figure out how to turn on the heat because for a day or two I was sick and very cold. And the ac did not really cool down the room. And the ad showed 2 beds but there was only one bed
Pedro N.
December 2024
This property is in a good location and you don't really need a car unless you want to tour around (although there are tour companies that will do the driving for you). Very Walkable. The banyon is nice, but dated. Condo has pretty well everything you need. Great view of the pool and nice to sit on the lanai in the evening. The elevators though! So slow. It was not possible for us to take the stairs due to a disability. Try not to get an elevator between 10 am and noon as that is check out time. Parking is good, easy in and out. Laundry and garbage disposal right next to this unit. Corner view is nice - see Diamond Head on one side and Waikiki Beach sunsets on the other. Would stay here again.
Lynn M.
December 2024
Great location and great view of diamond head and ocean!
Baoxuan
December 2024
Everything was conveniently located close to property . Beach was about a block away , parking was tight not good for suv. Room was small , but great for my husband and I .Had a small issue with bathroom toilet and host was very responsive quick to take care of issue. Only con was bed was really hard and our backs where hurting. I would definitely stay again.
Melissa B.
December 2024
Banyan is great location. Reasonably priced condo was very clean, modern renovation with great kitchen and TV. Condo conveniently close to laundry machines and garbage chute.
Samuel D.
December 2024
Other than a small, strange, non-working bidet toilet seat, the property was flawless and had a fantastic view. Communication was prompt and effective.It was just the hidden fees and the immediate lock-in of the reservation. Those two things will keep me from using VRBO for business travel ever again.
Tom M.
December 2024
This was the 2nd time staying in this unit. We were again pleased. The location was very good and suited us well. The unit is a bit dated, but is comfortable. We appreciated the amount of towels, pool towels and linens made available for our two week stay. It would be nice if the sliding door could be shut closed. It made the air conditioner work extra hard since warm air was always coming in through the opening. There were long waits for elevators since one was being updated and was not functioning. But all in all, a great trip and we would stay there a third time!
Owen S.
December 2024
Nice apartment, nice building. Great location.
John V.
December 2024
The views were lovely and pool was a bonus as well as distance to the beach. There is free parking in the garage but we struggled to find ‘our parking spot’ only to discover there isn’t designated spots. Park anywhere. The lanai was very small and in poor condition. The WiFi didn’t work and it turned out it was unplugged! The air conditioner stopped working after 3 days and was never fixed, though we asked. We sent emails twice and it took 2 days to hear back. The couch was VERY uncomfortable! It was cheap though, in comparison to other places. The kitchen is very minimally stocked but functional though there is no actual ventilation above the stove. Stay here if you want it cheap and can be tolerant of the conditions.
Darlene O.
December 2024
Room was perfect set up for us, I traveled with my two young adult sons. We each had our own beds and some privacy. The floor wasn’t clean, had long black hair everywhere we looked. The floor basing could use a good scrubbing. The beds where nice.lots of ambulance and fire truck activity but it did not disturb us .nice view
Margaret L.
December 2024
Location was great!
Shelly M.
December 2024
Everything was perfect. The views were amazing and the space was perfect. We loved it.
Steven W.
December 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 had a really great stay here, not only was it very clean but also super accessible and a very short walk to the beach. We were able to get out for a walk every evening with our young kids. Highly recommend!
Kunica A.
December 2024
Great location to walk around city life & the beach, and just minutes away from a huge park with long walking/jogging trail.
July L.
December 2024
It was really nice.
João P.
December 2024
Online it looks wonderful, in person totally different floors caving in patch up work doors don't close .On arrival the door needed a frame and wouldn't shut .After a stressful wait to find a solution we were moved but lost hours in our day
Christine A.
December 2024
Had a wonderful stay on top of the world overlooking Waikiki.
John (Jack) C.
December 2024
Cozy place to stay! Enjoyed our trip. Thanks for the hospitality.
Tristan N.
December 2024
28th floor studio apartment was a nice place to stay for 6 nights. Loved the A/C, fully stocked kitchen, free wifi and free parking. The elevators take some time and the bathroom pocket door was inoperable but the rest was fine. Partial ocean view, partial mountain and city view. Nice beds and clean overall.
Mike M.
December 2024
We would definitely stay here again. The location was great, as well as all of the amenities.We rented a car and the parking was great. The beach chairs, umbrella, etc was so handy. Thank you!
Amy H.
December 2024
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Our first impression was how dirty the unit was. As soon as we walked in we could see the lack of cleaning. Between the cupboards, vents, floors, shower, and AC unit, it was noticeably dirty. It definitely needs more extensive cleaning. It was hard to relax and be comfortable with how dirty everything looked and felt. It was also very run down. The chairs on the patio they provided for us were fragile and broken when we arrived, so we had to bring the chairs from inside outside to sit on the patio and enjoy the view. The inside bar was also broken, couldn’t even be used really. The host responded to all my questions/concerns in a timely manner. Even sent up help when requested. No complaints there. The nightclub located under us really didn’t bother us at all, and we knew of it before hand. They even provided earplugs for those who need them. But with the TV on, we could hardly even tell. Overall not a terrible place to stay, it served its purpose for us. But we definitely won’t be coming back.
Blair W.
December 2024
We had a great time! This place is amazing! It was clean, it was updated and new. Linens were nice. The view was amazing!! The only downsides but definitely not deal breakers, are the shower (open glass and can’t close in completely so it’s open aired, the water pressure and also need to turn nozzle all the way hot to just get average hot water) and the elevator rides were very long, stuffy, made stops very frequently and stuffed in elevators like a sardine! But I tell you the view from this unit are seriously to die for and the comfort of the room were so great! Definitely recommend!
Trevor S.
December 2024
My stay was great, property manager was quick to respond to any questions I had, location was just at the end of Waikiki and was easily accessible. Only downside but not the fault of the property management, the elevators were super slow and we spent a good amount of time waiting to go up or down. Overall amazing stay.
Austin M.
December 2024