Waikiki Sunset, Oahu

The Waikiki Sunset condo resort is a family-friendly destination located just a block from the famous Waikiki Beach and within walking distance to a variety of attractions, including international restaurants, the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, shopping centers, luaus, and dinner cruises. The resort offers a range of amenities for guests to enjoy, such as a heated swimming pool, fitness center, BBQ area, lounge area with free Wi-Fi, and coin-operated laundry facilities on each floor. Additionally, there is a mini mart on the 5th floor for added convenience. With its prime location and numerous amenities, the Waikiki Sunset is an ideal choice for vacationers seeking a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Hawaii.

    Waikiki Sunset Quick Facts:


  • Address: 229 Paoakalani Ave,Honolulu, HI 96815
  • Reviews: 4.69 / 5.0 (from 1788 reviews)
  • Average Price: $364/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Waikiki Sunset Vacation Rentals

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Waikiki Sunset Average Rates


As of October 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Waikiki Sunset is $364. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $538. 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 Sunset Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 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.

Travelers consistently praise Waikiki Sunset’s location and views. The high-rise sits on the quieter, Diamond Head end of Waikiki, a 3–10 minute walk to the beach, Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park, shops, and restaurants. Many units sit high enough for sweeping vistas of Diamond Head, the ocean or mountains, and having free, on-site parking is a standout perk that saves money and makes exploring O‘ahu easy. Hosts are often described as responsive and thoughtful, with smooth self check-in and welcome touches that make the condos feel like a home base rather than a hotel room.

Most units are individually owned, and many have been renovated and kept very clean, with comfortably furnished living spaces, strong A/C, and well‑equipped kitchens that make simple meals and longer stays convenient. Families especially like layouts with bunk beds or sofa beds, the supply of beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, towels), and laundry rooms on every floor. The building’s 6th‑floor recreation deck with pool and BBQs is a popular bonus, and the overall value compared to nearby hotels is frequently noted.

Common tradeoffs reflect the building’s age and size. Public areas (lobby, hall carpets, elevators) feel dated, elevator waits can be long at peak times and occasional outages or building maintenance can temporarily affect water, power, A/C, or amenities. The parking garage is tight with a low clearance, better for smaller vehicles, and Waikiki’s city sounds (including early-morning roosters) can be present, though most units are quiet with doors closed. Beach gear and supplies vary by unit, and a few condos show more wear than others, but issues are typically addressed quickly by attentive hosts. If you choose a recently updated unit, plan around elevator rush hours, and don’t expect resort-style daily service, Waikiki Sunset delivers a comfortable, well-located base with great views and strong overall value.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Waikiki Sunset Reviews


Great view and amenities, we highly recommend the area. It's a few blocks away from the "busier" parts of Waikiki so it is quieter. We would stay there again!
Zetrick R.
June 2026

This property is very functional but nothing about it is luxurious. Pros: Location was truly wonderful, easy walking to Waikīkī beach, shopping and lots of yummy eating. Parking garage was wonderful, never had issue finding a spot even when getting in late. I would suggest renting a smaller/compact car for easier maneuvering within the garage. Sound, once inside of the unit it is very quiet. The beds are very comfortable. Decent mountain view. Beach chairs and umbrella provided. Heated pool was great in the evenings. Laundry on each floor. Cons: Unit is extremely dated and worn. Examples; carpet throughout is dirty, ripped away from thresholds and snagged throughout. Drapes are dirty, missing hooks and do not close properly. The bathroom mirror needed replaced badly. The vanity laminate was pulled away and sticking up on the drawers. The couch had large stains and along with the rest of the furniture in the unit (excluded king bed) was very dated and well used. This property had a lot of potential but needs some investment put into it.
R & C F.
June 2026

The place and host were very nice, but it's a bit high end price, about 450/night. Recommend staying with a group of 4 people works out better. Overall it's a 10!
Khue T.
June 2026

Good size apartment, close to the beach but needs lots of upgrades. Old fridge and very old furniture.
CORNELIU P.
June 2026

Host was wonderful with communication and property was very clean!!
Lea P.
June 2026

The location is great. The building interior is showing its age with outdated colors and scuffed carpeting. The unit has had some updates but it could use more to give it some personality.
George K.
June 2026

The condo was plenty large enough for my husband and teenaged children. There was an issue with some plumbing but their maintenance guy responded very quickly and fixed the problem in record time. The location was perfect—you can view the ocean and walk to it within a few blocks but are far enough away from the craziness that it is quiet. Parking was easy and our rented Jeep fit in the garage without issue. We would absolutely stay there again!
Kara C.
June 2026

Fantastic stay! The condo was clean, modern, and exactly as pictured — just a short walk to the beach, and the free parking was a huge plus in Waikiki, where that's hard to come by. The host was wonderful: communicative throughout, with clear check-in and check-out instructions that made everything easy. Great location close to the beach with plenty of nearby spots to eat and explore. We'd happily stay here again on our next trip to Honolulu. Mahalo!
Kyle K.
June 2026

Great stay!
Austin L.
June 2026

Great condo, great location, great host!
Vanessa B.
June 2026

This was a great location and really made our trip so much better because we could walk to most things. The view from the balcony is amazing! Staying here was definitely worth it!
Adam N.
June 2026

Aloha, I would not recommend staying in this building/unit. You’ll be happier farther up the street closer to the International Marketplace. This end of Waikiki is sketchier & the unit does not appear to be maintained often enough, as we had many issues. The host did remedy the issues (& refunded 2 of the 22 nights we paid for) but we spent a lot of our time dealing with it. This wasn’t exactly the big 30th anniversary carefree trip we were hoping for….very disappointing, but Hawaii was as beautiful as we remembered, just very different since 2020. This is an honest review, but I didn’t want to detail all the issues. Hopefully, it is helpful. Mahalo

June 2026

I would highly recommend this to everyone!!! The host is the best I have ever had with VRBO. She is exceptional and very responsive always. The place is gorgeous and it is so easily accessible. The treats were a nice surprise when we arrived. The sand and beach toys were great to have available and plenty of towels to use. Please make sure to book one of her properties at this location I highly recommend to all!!!!
Shallon D.
June 2026

The property was in a great location in Waikiki! we would definitely stay again! We really enjoyed our stay! Courtney was very good getting back to us if we needed anything! we really appreciated the cleanliness of the unit. Having in building parking garage was a big plus!!
Doug C.
June 2026

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: A great location, a little quieter area but very close to everything we wanted to do. We had a peaceful vacation and would definitely stay here again.
SUSAN G.
June 2026

Host provided basic necessary items like extra extra bags, rice cooker, parking is included, beach chairs and boogie boards. You can only wash clothes till 10PM due to quiet hours although the washer and dryer is not loud at all. The neighbors are louder than the machines.
Ryann M.
May 2026

Excellent location, apartment was clean, comfortable bed, great shower. Good facilities in the kitchen. Pool area was nice, mini mart on site. The building is a bit old but the apartment is lovely. Great view from the balcony. Take eye masks if you need it dark to sleep as Waikīkī is lit up all night. Parking is fantastic, easy to get a spot.
Vanessa S.
May 2026

Overall a great experience. Kitchen
Teri T.
May 2026

Nice place, excellent location, great view! 1 bedroom, comfortable King bed, kitchen had everything one needs to cook. Property management is very professional and helpful. Liked not needing a key. Parking is included, which we appreciate. Has beach chairs and towels.Cons: No screen door, so door must be closed the whole time to keep out the birds! BIG BUMMER, cos I like real air. We never use A/C in Hawai'i, otherwise. Also, REALLY high up. We didn't know what to expect, but it was kinda scary so we didn't eat on the lanai (another thing we always do). No dishwasher. Laundry down the hall. Guests are told to throw all food out before leaving, so there's only salt and pepper (unlike other rentals with lots of random spices, sauces, oil, vinegar, etc). No cooler for beach. All in all, a nice place.
Mike B.
May 2026

Overall great stay! Location is a short 4 block walk to the beach with multiple restaurants close by. Parking space was a must have if you want to explore the island! View from the lanai was amazing - ocean and Diamond Head views. The building was a bit run down with smelly carpets and the pool area was a bit boring. The condo itself was good. Great view and pretty much everything you need! Only a few cons: I would advise you clean everything in the kitchen before using since we did find multiple dirty dishes and utensils. It would have been nice to have bbq tools to use at the condo grill area. Fhe city is loud all night long - bring ear plugs if you wake up easily. The bed was super hard and uncomfortable. And 2 of the provided beach chairs were broken.
Jennifer R.
May 2026

The location was great. Free parking was awesome. We were able to self check-in and check out with ease. Property management was great to work with. We enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Christian A.
May 2026

Great and comfortable property. No laundry in unit and ran out of clean towels so paid to wash them.
Michelle A.
May 2026

Small quiet condo with peekaboo views of the ocean. The beds were incredibly comfortable. The carpet and curtains definitely need to be replaced - the blackout curtains in the bedroom have so many holes that they are definitely not blackout anymore. The carpet is very stained and would be more hygienic if they change it out for vinyl or tile - BUT it didn’t ruin our stay. The kitchen was well equipped! Small but doable. Having a toddler it was a must that we found a place with a kitchen table and bathtub. Ample closet space and lots of hangers and a large dresser. You can’t beat the location - couple mins and you are at Waikiki beach and the area with the barrier break which is great to swim with little ones. The free parking was a must. The heated pool was lovely. We have stayed at the Waikiki Banyan before and we found the Waikiki Sunset to be more quiet and faster to get in and out of when it came to parking or accessing the elevators. This alone I would choose the sunset over the banyan. This condo is right next to the elevators and was so quiet! One thing we found quite unsettling was that the windows in the bedroom opened completely up and they are large windows - no lock or system to prevent a child from falling. One issue we found was that the water temperature for the shower/tub was always unpredictable- some days it was only cool water and some days it would get hot. Otherwise nice quiet cozy place.
Courtney J.
May 2026

Great location and the rental had all necessities and extras from cooking to beach gear. Great view of Diamond Head and enjoyed sitting and working a little from balcony. The parking pass was icing on the cake. Cannot undervalue when cost of parking is about 45/night and we were coming and going at no cost and as we pleased. This rental unit is great and highly recommended. We had 3 adults, a 4 year old and a baby and was comfortable! Thanks for a great stay
William S.
May 2026

We loved our stay. Beautiful view, great place to work and play. I will for sure stay here again.
Stephanie C.
May 2026

The host was wonderful at keeping in contact with us and making our stay a wonderful experience. The facility and room were comfortable and absolutely amazing. I would definitely recommend her as a host. I would also stay with her again. Loved, loved, loved it.
JOHN S.
May 2026

Looking for something close to all the things? This is your place. Property was as described. Beautiful views and right by all things Waikiki. No issues with the property at all. Had a little hiccup at check in but Chris was super fast to respond and more than made up for any inconvenience. We would definitely stay here again.
Elizabeth L.
May 2026

The condo was perfect. The location was great and we had everything that we needed. Very clean and great amenities. I would definitely come back and stay here again.
Donna G.
May 2026

The room has everything you could need and it’s a corner unit. Nice view of the zoo trees, diamond head, and slivers of ocean. Close to the laundry room and trash shoot. Easy walking distance to the ocean. Only complaint is that it needs new beds. The bed in the sofa is NOT recommended for anyone. The king bed feels broken on both sides. The air mattress did not come with a pump.
Roxanne S.
May 2026

Awesome location, very clean! Loved the balcony, and easy check in.
Sara L.
May 2026

This was our first VRBO experience. If all hosts are like Courtney is, we will definitely do it again! She was very responsive when we had questions, she offered things for us to do local or within a short drive, as well as nearby restaurants and shops. Great location to walk to everything Waikīkī has to offer! Unit was exceptionally clean, and what a fantastic view to wake up to everyday!
Jeffrey H.
May 2026

Very modern very clean remodeled place. We really enjoyed it as a family with our kids. Would recommend and be back for sure!!!
Viktoriya
May 2026

The location is perfect! Parking was great and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook and make my protein shake.
Cody G.
May 2026

We, three girls, stayed at Waikiki Sunset in May 2026 and truly enjoyed our stay. The exterior and building looked a bit old, but the property was very well-maintained. The room was spacious and comfortable for the three of us.The location was also perfect — only a few blocks from the beach, yet far enough from the center of Waikiki to avoid the heavy traffic and crowds. We appreciated being able to enjoy some peace and quiet while still having easy access to everything.There were a few minor issues during our stay. The electrical outlet in the bathroom did not work, so the washlet was unusable, and we had to dry our hair outside the bathroom. However, the property manager, Byron, was attentive and responded to our requests very quickly. He even called us outside of office hours to assist us, which we greatly appreciated.Overall, we truly enjoyed our stay at Waikiki Sunset and would definitely like to stay there again in the future.
Yuko M.
May 2026

I was so happy with the Waikiki Sunset property. I've stayed at many properties in Waikiki because our daughter lives in Honolulu and this is by far one of my favorite places. It was so tastefully done and looked like the pictures. Courtney was an excellent contact and was very responsive at all times. I would stay here again when we decide to stay in Waikiki.
June P.
May 2026

Clean, comfortable, efficient process, parking included, plus kitchen, with a great view. Very nice.
Wayne B.
May 2026

Close to beach. Host was awesome!
Thomas C.
May 2026

This condo was exactly as expected nicely located with a short walk to the beach as well as shopping and dining. Communication was excellent before and during our stay.
Dawn B.
May 2026

This was an incredibly well appointed condo in a fantastic location. The condo was very clean and was very close to the beach.Any questions with the property manager were answered quickly. The property is well taken care of and everything we might have needed.We would definitely stay here again.
Corey S.
May 2026

I regret booking this unit and would not recommend it. Pay attention to the bad reviews — you might get stuck with a crappy unit too! It seems that the realty company has a show unit they used for the photos because my unit was not as pictured, yet there are tons of positive reviews. The unit I stayed in was very run-down and poorly maintained. The couch and throw pillows were very stained, there were stains on the carpet and curtains, the toilet ran nonstop, there was a mark on the bathroom wall that looked like blood, and there was only one lamp (in the bedroom) so you had to use overhead lights in the living room at night. I told the host about the toilet multiple times and they never sent anyone to look at it. I contacted them right away about moving to another unit or getting some money back. They didn’t have another 2-bed unit available but offered a 20/night refund. I also asked for a free late checkout. I messaged them about it for the second time around noon on Monday and they did not respond until 30 minutes after the standard checkout time on Tuesday, at which point we had already left. Communication with the host was difficult as they seemed to be in a different time zone. Vrbo’s customer service was helpful and gave me some additional money back. I’ve rented multiple places through Vrbo and this is the worst experience I’ve had. The only positive things I can say are that it was very close to the beach and the AC worked well.
Mary F.
May 2026

This property is a good value. Great location… Just two short blocks to Waikiki Beach. Parking was included and convenient to the unit. There were even beach chairs provided. We love the view. I would suggest that the cabinet doors need attention, and it would’ve been nice to have some starter coffees for those who arrive late in the day. Thanks for a wonderful time!
Judy W.
May 2026

The condo is beautiful. The view is spectacular! Easy check-in and check-out. Easy parking - and free!!!! Great value there! Very comfortable and very well appointed. Had everything we needed. Highly recommend!

May 2026

Great location, spacious, comfortable unit. Courtney quickly answered questions and had everything we needed. Would stay here again!
BILL B.
May 2026

Courtney is a the consummate host!She is very present, answers questions with lightening fast speed, and checks in to make sure your stay is comfortable. The condo is spotless, tastefully decorated, well appointed, and comfortable for a couple or small family. It is wonderful to have onsite parking and the location is a short walk from anything: beach, restaurants, bars, cafes, and of course, ABC Stores. Instructions on the property are very clear, leaving nothing to question. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Chris N.
May 2026

Had an unforgettable stay! Would love to come back when I can. The condo was in great condition - the beach supplies were fantastic. I couldn't recommend it more
Nicholas H.
May 2026

This property has been the best place my family and I had ever stayed in. The location is perfect. The room is very cozy, I didn’t want to leave the room. The service from start to end was impeccable. I would most definitely return to this unit when I come back to Hawaii.
Suzette F.
May 2026

We have stayed in many different condos in this building, this is a great condo with an amazing ocean view! Very clean, and the bed is comfy! super fancy toilet :) Furniture was nice and clean too, no dirt,no stains.We would definitely stay here again!
Rebecca K.
April 2026

The kitchen was just the cooking appliance ances. They were in great shape. I guess I have been spoiled with seasonings, spices and coffee. One packet of coffee was left there for our use. We wound up purchasing coffee, seasonings and spices for our cooking. We did leave some behind hopefully for the next guest to use.The bidet toilet was a nice surprise in the bathroom. It was a new experience for us. However there seemed to be a leak next to the toilet. It stayed wet constantly.Overall it was a great experience and we will return. Thank you.
Roxanna A.
April 2026

We loved the property and the view. The only thing we noticed was the AC rattled a lot and was hard to sleep with.
Cady G.
April 2026

The host makes sure you are well taken care of. The place was immaculate, great beds and very comfortable.
Janet F.
April 2026


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