Waikiki Shore, Oahu

Waikiki Shore is the only beachfront condominium in Waikiki, Hawaii, offering direct access to the world-famous Waikiki Beach. Surrounded by five-star hotels, the resort is within walking distance to a variety of beachfront restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Guests can enjoy numerous beach activities, such as surfing, sailing, and snorkeling, as well as nearby attractions like Fort DeRussy Park and Museum. Although there is no pool on-site, the beautiful beach is just steps away from the building.

Please note that there will be elevator maintenance beginning October 31, 2022, with only one of the two elevators in service at a time for approximately 10-12 months. Additionally, a lobby renovation project is scheduled to begin on May 1, 2023, and last for approximately six months. Despite these temporary inconveniences, Waikiki Shore remains an excellent choice for vacationers seeking a prime beachfront location with easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment.

    Waikiki Shore Quick Facts:


  • Address: 2161 Kalia Rd,Honolulu, HI 96815
  • Reviews: 4.73 / 5.0 (from 2434 reviews)
  • Average Price: $559/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Waikiki Shore Vacation Rentals

Waikiki Shore Average Rates


As of October 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Waikiki Shore is $559. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $960. 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 Waikiki Shore Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

Waikiki Shore's Best Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 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.

Most reviewers love Waikiki Shore for its unbeatable, true beachfront location and wide‑open views. Sitting beside Fort DeRussy Park means many units look over green space instead of another tower, with sweeping ocean, Diamond Head, sunset, and Friday‑night fireworks vistas from the lanai. Guests rave about walking everywhere—boardwalk, surf spots, ABC stores, Royal Hawaiian Center, and restaurants like Monkeypod, Steak Shack, and Starbucks next door—and many spot sea turtles or even a monk seal from the pier. Units are secure with key‑fob entry, and many are clean, modernized, and well stocked with full kitchens, in‑unit washer/dryers, strong A/C, and beach gear; hosts and managers (frequently praised by name) are responsive and make check‑in easy when instructions are followed.

Because each condo is individually owned, interiors vary, but common wins include floor‑to‑ceiling sliders that open to the lanai, comfortable beds, and thoughtful extras (chairs, umbrellas, coolers). Parking is a big plus when included or reserved—some spots are in the building, others across the street—and the location feels central yet a touch quieter thanks to the park. Studios work well for couples; there are larger renovated 1–2 bedrooms and standout penthouses for families, and many guests prefer the condo space and value over nearby hotels.

Trade‑offs to know: this is an older building, so occasional unit‑level maintenance (blinds, windows, small showers), cleaning lapses, or dated décor do crop up; recent lobby/elevator renovations brought some daytime noise, outages, and longer waits (described as temporary). Check‑in can be confusing for some units that require picking up keys/fobs off‑site, and you may get only one fob—ask ahead if you need two. There’s no on‑site pool or gym (some listings offer limited Outrigger pool access), and the beach directly out front can be rocky—water shoes or a short stroll finds sandier entry. Street and restaurant activity (and the tasty Steak Shack aromas) are part of city/beach life, but higher floors and closed sliders mitigate noise. Practical tips from guests: confirm parking in advance, request a higher floor for views and quieter stays, expect starter supplies only, and don’t miss the fireworks from your lanai on Friday.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Waikiki Shore Reviews


This little condo is perfectly situated right on the beach, and has everything you need! I was so pleasantly surprised to find a coffee/smoothie spot, little store that sells water shoes, trinkets, beer, boogie boards (basically anything you could possibly need for a fun beach day), & the Steak Shack on the bottom floor as you walk out to the beach.The hotel next door where the pool is has a Starbucks, a great restaurant (with live music), and cute shops. There’s a little bar right on the beach open from 1-7pm, a guy w/a kiosk that can book just about any excursion you can think of, board & beach toy rentals, more restaurants dotted along the beach trail towards the harbor. Major shopping at the high end stores is like a block away (Gucci, Rolex, Prada, etc). We booked a snorkel trip with Island Splash tours & were able to walk there. The condo itself is awesome. The owner/host is super easy to work with, was quick to answer any questions, and provided some really thoughtful things like laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, coffee, and tea. Our favorite feature is the mirror on the balcony. It’s positioned so you can see the ocean while lying in bed. The view is amazing. Friday night fireworks drew a crowd of at least 100 people gathered on the beach, but we were able to watch them from the balcony while drinking a bottle of wine.Check in easy if you follow directions.
Kiyomi C.
July 2025

Perfect for our needs. Spectacular views. Right on the beach
Julia G.
July 2025

A wonderful place to stay! Walking distance to parks, beach, restaurants. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Will be back!
Teresa L.
July 2025

Excellent and close to everything
David b.
July 2025

It was my husbands first trip to Oahu and staying in Waikiki was a must but I didn’t want a standard hotel. This spot was so convenient to walk to everything and having garage parking was an incredible bonus. Our host made fantastic recommendations for the Cirque de solei show and Tommy Bahamas restaurant and we had an amazing stay the whole time feeling safe and well cared for.
Carrie L.
June 2025

Everything was wonderful and Kai was always available if needed. Loved the proximity to the ocean and having chairs and an umbrella for relaxing on the beach! My wife loved the comfortable bed and especially the sheets! Great view of the ocean and sunset over the bay! Overall a great value for being in the heart of Waikiki!
Matt G.
June 2025

Perfect location and excellent accommodations! Really enjoyed our stay.
Ryan K.
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: Everything was just as described. The view was spectacular. The room was very comfortable and clean. It had everything we need for our stay.
Mary T.
June 2025

Loved, loved, loved this condo! Clean, spacious!!, full kitchen, comfortable. Big lanai.. second floor!!! overlooking the park for fun people watching especially on the weekend nights. Access to key outrigger amenities.. waikiki hot spots start a block over. Ideal for 2-3 that prefer the amenities of home for a fabulous vacation stay. Host Terry was very helpful and checkin a breeze. 100% recommend.
Fawn A.
June 2025

The place is located right on Waikiki beach with easy beach access. Outrigger Shore as a whole is a little ran down. The only thing not mentioned is the door entry is outside and down a narrow walkway which resulted in our cancellation. 8th floor balcony is no problem but trying to maneuver luggage, groceries etc down the narrow walkway proves a bit challenging while out in the open.
Leisha E.
June 2025

Had a wonderful time. Clean, secure, great location. Everything as presented in listing.Thanks!
Tom A.
June 2025

Beautiful condo with the most amazing views. Not one negative thing to say about this place. The place has everything and its location is fantastic! So glad we stayed here!!
Kristine D.
June 2025

Can’t sit outside in the evenings to hot, Really small shower, had to open the curtain for more room.
kevin r.
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: The management company staff at check-in was very courteous and explained everything that was going on, The room was very clean and the location and view were awesome!
A guest from Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
June 2025

Wonderful property for a family vacation. On the beach, beautiful views, near many restaurants! Would 100% recommend!
Stephanie H.
June 2025

Property is located with a great view.
Kimberly O.
June 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We had a wonderful 2 week stay at this unit! It was perfect for my husband and I ! The view was better than I had imagined! We slept at night with the blinds open so as to see the moon over the ocean and the city lights! We loved having a washer and dryer and full kitchen ! The parking spot was priceless! The building is very safe and secure, with Security Crew onsite 24/7. The kitchen and bathroom windows need attention/ fixing so that you can open and enjoy for fresh air and the view from the kitchen! The screws need to be changed out and or replaced! Having beach chairs and beach towels was such a nice addition! A/C was perfect and used daily!
Marianne C.
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: Great location. Clean. Easy check in and out. Would definitely stay here again and absolutely recommend this to anyone traveling in the area.
Mike R.
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: This was the first time I stayed in a service apartment rather than a hotel during my overseas trip, but everything I needed was provided and I had a very flexible trip. Location is perfect.The building is old, but the rooms have been renovated so they are clean, and it's quiet because it's next to a big park.
A guest from Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
June 2025

My mom and i stayed in this wonderful 1 bedroom condo. Check in was easy and very helpful when we had questions. The patio overlooked the ocean which is exactly what we wanted. We were able to keep the patio doors open and listen to the waves.We definitely will be back.
Anna P.
June 2025

Very nice elevated view of Waikīkī & the ocean. Close to very good restaurants & shopping, if desired
John L.
June 2025

For being right in waikiki, it still felt quiet and peaceful! There was food and shopping and entertainment within easy walking distance.Be aware, the property does not have handicap parking tho our property manager was able to reserve us a good spot close to the building.
Ashley G.
June 2025

We have stayed at many units at Waikiki Shore over the years. This one was exactly as it looks online, just enough space for two people with a sunset view and a good location in the building (good height and not too far from the beach). Nice touches such as beach chairs and towels, well equipped kitchen including rice maker. Property management was highly responsive before and during our stay. Parking outside the building was more convenient than we expected, since we had always parked in the building in the past (in a very tight space downstairs) that exceeded expectations. For two people, this would be our first-choice unit on return trips.
JB L.
June 2025

Very nice. Clean and conveniently located. Great time.
Colleen J.
June 2025

We liked not being in one of the many high-rise hotels, but having access to the beach right out the back door. This place has a stunning view and overlooks. What has to be considered for Waikiki open space, a view of the park with pickle ball courts. The place itself is lovely although could use a bit of updating (shower glass, some furniture). But all was well maintained and nicely furnished.
Evanne B.
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: This property is known and shown before, because we so offten to use Ourrigger Reef Hotel. We had used vacation rental at Kailua / Kihei / Hawaiian pricess / Diamond Head Hotel etc. I can give this property most high point for room clean/room reform degree. Only thing to concern is the noise from upper deck at the morning around 7:00(likely chair drag). But basically very satisfy,
Tetsuya F.
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: Our stay with Captain Cook Resorts was amazing. The views were gorgeous from our room. The property’s description was accurate. It was very conveniently located in the center of Honolulu. The property was very clean and well-maintained. It was extremely modern as well. There was good customer service as well. I would recommend this property to a friend as it was great. It is also right next to Waikiki beach and it has a boardwalk right next to it that you can walk through.
mileidys o.
June 2025

Close to everything in Waikiki. Steps from the beach. We loved the location. Definiely would recommend.
Connie P.
June 2025

Loved our stay. Couldn’t have been more perfect.Property was as represented. Well equipped snd our host was the best.
Jan A.
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: The condo is located in a very central area in Waikiki. Walking distance or uber to get to most places. Amazing views of the ocean and fireworks!! Many tours pick up right next door at the Army Museum. You have the convenience of a full resort next door for any last minute purchases at their ABA stores. FYI- food and everything in Hawaii any island is 3x price you would pay at home. Be aware, every groceries will be pricey. Condo. Please ck the pictures. It is not a 2/2. It’s a 1/1 covered into a 2/2. So master bedroom doesn’t have a door, it’s a wooden slide that doesn’t lock or completely closes. You have a gap between the wall and the sliding door. No privacy when traveling with children. It doesn’t have a TV so if you want to watch TV you have to go to the living room. Or hear what someone else is watching in the living room as you are sharing the space. Master bathroom- tiny. Very compact. One person in it at a time. Balcony-pretty good size but they had to place 3 mini splits on it so it gets hot and noisy. Most of these condos do not have central AC. There was a window piece that was broken so you can hear everything outside. The windows are dated and doors. So a lot of noise. You are in a city with a beachfront. Know that. This is not a relax beachfront resort or condo. It’s in the middle of the city.
Dr. Eyleen O.
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: Couldn’t have been happier with this wonderful condo. Great views, perfect amount of space, land bonus having pickleball courts next door!
Beth J.
June 2025

Beautiful condo with beautiful view. Very well equipped . Could not have asked for more !
Kate n.
June 2025

We loved our stay in this Waikiki penthouse! Lots of natural light and an amazing view! The location was great and close to shopping and restaurants. Beautiful walks on the boardwalk in the morning and breathtaking sunsets from the balcany at night! The condo was clean, comfy and had everything we needed! Would definitely stay here again!!
Leslie B.
June 2025

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: The location is phenomenal if you love the beach and beautiful sunsets. The Condo Liaison, Paul Tucker, was very helpful and provided us with the answers to our many questions. I wholeheartedly recommend this place if you enjoy an area that's great for shopping, dining, or just relaxing. There is parking available across the street from the hotel if you choose to rent a car during your stay. Be aware, there is very minimal parking in front of the Condo main office. There is also a very very steep driveway to enter this place and because of it's location (at a 3-way traffic signal), it can be difficult to get in and out in a car of any size. That's a minor technicality and it won't ruin your stay at this place.
Brian C.
June 2025

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The views were amazing!
Matthew S.
June 2025

Cannot beat the view and the location. 39 seconds to walk out of the room and be down at the private gate to the beach. Tons of walkable restaurants and stores. Free parking in the underground garage is a huge bonus. I am so glad we cancelled our high rise room for this condo. Full kitchen allowed us to buy groceries and keep from having to eat out for every meal. Washer and dryer were fabulous to have. There were beach umbrellas and chairs, and a perfect view of the friday night fireworks.
ashley j.
June 2025

Very close to all shopping, great view of beach and steps to beach.
Shahriar Z.
June 2025

Had some minor issues upon arrival , but the views and onsite parking made up for it . Also was quite pricey . Maybe that was a seasonal thing . But I was expecting 5-star for the price .
SHANE
June 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: The room was very clean. Perfect location to watch ocean from bed or the lanai or while eating at the bar. We did not miss having a pool, because the ocean is steps away. Very secure building. We did not use the stove, dishes, pots & pans or dishwashed. But we did use the washer & dryer, full frig and microwave. We had plenty of towels and hand towels. It was also nice to have cleaning supplies especially to sweep up the sand. We also used thebeach chairs. It also worked out that we could check out at 3 instead of 11. Which was a blessing. If wewould would stay again it would be nice to have 2 key fobs and wash clothes, which we brought our own shower brush. We also could have contacted Paul our property manager, but we were having too much fun in HAWAII!!
Teresa B.
June 2025

Great location! Central to a ton of places with a great beach just steps away.
Pamela O.
June 2025

Great location to go to all of our planned excursions. Thank you
Catherine F.
June 2025

Amazing location with beautiful view of the ocean. We were able to see seals and sea turtles right outside the building and were close to everything without needing a car.
Nina L.
June 2025

very nice condo, it's tiny but has very nice views
Grant P.
June 2025

This condo’s location couldn’t have been better - right on the ocean in the heart of Waikiki with shopping and restaurants just a few steps away. The lanai had views of the ocean and the adjacent park and the room was relatively insulated from outside noise. The inside of the property could benefit from a fresh coat of paint and a freshen up on frying pans (they were well past their prime with the Teflon coating flaking away), but that was easy to overlook due to the prime location of the property. We did have a minor repair needed with the showerhead and they were super quick to get that taken care of. Overall it was a great stay.
Michele E.
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 stay in this beautiful rental unit! It was an amazing view to have breakfast and watch the shore as the sun rose (on the other side of the island)! Everything was extremely clean and renovated! Would totally recommend and would LOVE to stay again! It was definitely worth getting the on-site parking especially for carrying beach bag stuff to/from car straight to the rental unit.
A guest from Irvine, California
June 2025

Everything is exactly like the booking showed. I loved my morning coffee on the lanai. Shops and food all within walking distance. Access to the beach was literally right out the door. On our last evening we stepped out to the beach and right there was 2 monk seals napping in the sand. Would do this all over again in a heartbeat.
leslie f.
June 2025

I’m not sure you could find a better spot in Waikiki. The view was amazing. The condo was spacious and well laid out. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I hope we can visit again one day.
Dana M.
May 2025

This rental was better than expected. Great location, great view, & the price point was great too. The unit was very clean and good size for a couple. The beach is literally steps away. There’s beach chair rentals on the first floor of the building which is very convenient. The rental itself comes with chairs but if you don’t want to carry them down the chair rental place is the way to go. The unit comes with everything you need. They even provided laundry soap which was very thoughtful. We have absolutely no complaints. You will not regret staying here. Thank you for having us!
Amanda D.
May 2025

excellent location, steps to the beach, close to several restaurants, close to the bus stop, closer to the trolley, condo has everything you need to make your stay very comfortable, will definitely stay there again
Nancy C.
May 2025

Clean, comfortable with a great view of the ocean and downtown.
Scott S.
May 2025


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