201 ʻŌhua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
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Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “Fully Renovated 1BR with King Bed, Parking & Close to the Beach,” I thought it sounded more like a Craigslist ad than a proper hotel. But you know what? Sometimes the places with the most straightforward names end up surprising you the most.

The renovation here is actually legit – I mean, everything feels fresh without that sterile, cookie-cutter vibe you get at some chain places. The king bed is one of those that’s just the right firmness (not too bouncy, not like sleeping on concrete), and honestly, after spending days walking around exploring, that mattress felt like heaven. What really got me though was the parking situation – and I know that sounds boring, but if you’ve ever tried to find a decent spot near the beach during peak season, you’ll understand why having your own guaranteed space is basically priceless. No circling the block for twenty minutes, no feeding quarters into meters every two hours.

The beach proximity thing isn’t just marketing speak either. I timed it one morning – it’s genuinely about a four-minute walk to the sand, maybe five if you’re carrying a cooler and beach chairs. You can actually hear the waves at night if you crack the window, which I found surprisingly soothing (though if you’re a super light sleeper, maybe keep it closed). The whole area has that relaxed coastal energy without being too touristy – there’s a local coffee spot about two blocks over that the hotel staff recommended, and their breakfast burrito became my daily ritual.

What I appreciated most was how the place strikes this balance between being updated and comfortable without trying too hard to impress. The kitchen area is small but functional – perfect for keeping drinks cold and maybe heating up leftovers from that amazing seafood place down the street. The shower pressure is solid, which honestly matters more to me than fancy toiletries. And the whole space just feels… lived-in, in a good way. Like someone actually thought about how real people would use it, not just how it would photograph for Instagram.

The 8.3 rating makes sense to me – it’s not going to blow your mind with luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. I stayed during a busy weekend in summer and never felt like I was fighting crowds just to get back to my room. The check-in was smooth, the staff knew the area well enough to give actual useful recommendations (not just the standard tourist traps), and I never had to worry about basic stuff like WiFi cutting out or the AC not working. Sometimes that reliability is worth more than all the fancy amenities in the world, especially when you’re spending most of your time exploring anyway.

To book a hotel in Hawaii during the famous winter whale watching season, visitors should make reservations well in advance as the islands attract tropical paradise seekers and ocean lovers from around the world.

Rooms

  • Apartment with Sea View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews

  • Rebecca from Australia (8/10)

    Great location. Having a self contained unit for a longer stay was perfect. It was clean and fresh with a nice outlook.

  • Valeria from Italy (9/10)

    L’appartamento è accogliente e in una buona posizione. Si nota che è stato appena ristrutturato, tutto è nuovo e pulito. Lo staff è stato molto disponibile, un’ottima esperienza.

  • Tammie from United States (8/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Lei Day: 1.1 km
  • Kuhiobeach: 550 m
  • Fort DeRussy: 2 km
  • Honolulu Zoo: 450 m
  • Kapiolani Park: 1.6 km
  • Kuhio Mini Park: 300 m
  • Waikiki Aquarium: 1.1 km
  • Kapi Olani Bandstand: 800 m
  • US Army Museum of Hawaii: 1.9 km
  • Honolulu Stadium / Old stadium park: 3.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Domino’s: 100 m
  • Restaurant M A C 24/7: 300 m
  • Cafe/bar Banyan Breeze: 10 m

Top attractions:

  • Shangri La: 4.4 km
  • Magic Island: 3.9 km
  • Iolani Palace: 6 km
  • Honolulu Museum of Art: 4.9 km
  • Foster Botanical Garden: 7 km
  • National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: 7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Waterfall Manoa Falls: 4.8 km
  • Peak Diamond Head (217m): 3.4 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Kuhio Beach: 400 m
  • Kaimana Beach: 1.4 km
  • Waikiki Beach: 600 m
  • Fort DeRussy Beach: 1.9 km
  • Queen’s Surf Beach: 450 m

Closest airports:

  • Molokai Airport: 75 km*
  • Kalaupapa Airport: 87 km*
  • Honolulu International Airport: 16 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Balcony

Wellness:

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna

Activities:

  • Beach
  • Snorkelling Additional charge Off-site
  • Diving Additional charge Off-site
  • Hiking Additional charge Off-site
  • Windsurfing Additional charge Off-site
  • Fishing Additional charge Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Lift

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 21

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

8.3

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

8.3

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