Kailua Studio with Pool Access and Garden Views!

Hotel Description

Honestly, when I first pulled up to this little Kailua studio, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect – the listing was pretty bare bones on details. But you know what? Sometimes those are the places that surprise you. This isn’t your typical resort experience, and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s tucked away in a quiet residential area where you’ll actually hear roosters in the morning (welcome to Hawaii, right?), and the garden views they mention aren’t just marketing speak – there’s this lush, overgrown tropical feel that makes you forget you’re basically staying in someone’s converted garage space.

The pool situation is where this place really shines, though. I was expecting some tiny concrete rectangle, but it’s actually a decent-sized shared pool that rarely gets crowded. Most of the time I had it to myself, especially in the mornings before 9 AM when the trade winds are still doing their thing and it’s not blazing hot yet. The studio itself is pretty basic – we’re talking 3-star accommodations here, so don’t expect marble countertops or anything fancy. But everything works, it’s clean, and there’s AC that actually cools the place down (which, trust me, matters more than you think when it’s 85 degrees and humid). The kitchenette has enough stuff to make breakfast and simple meals, though I ended up eating out most of the time because, well, you’re in Kailua.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – you’re far enough from the main tourist strip that you won’t hear drunk people stumbling back from bars, but close enough that a quick drive gets you to Lanikai Beach in maybe 10 minutes. And honestly, that’s the real selling point here. You’re not paying resort prices to be right on the sand, but you’re still close enough to hit the beach early before the tour groups arrive with their rental chairs and umbrellas. The host was pretty responsive when I had questions, check-in was straightforward, and parking was never an issue – which anyone who’s tried to park near Kailua Beach on a weekend will tell you is actually a big deal. Look, this isn’t going to blow your mind or anything, but for what you pay, it’s a solid choice if you want a clean, quiet base camp for exploring the area without breaking the bank on one of those fancy beachfront places.

Rooms

• Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Stephen from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Central location opposite the sea. Well equipped kitchen. Quiet at night. Helped me check in slightly earlier and allowed me to pay extra to have a late checkout.

• Robert from United States (8/10)

  Location, nice room, Pool/BBQ

• Caleb from United States (8/10)

  Place was well kept, clean, nice decor, great location.

• Brenda from United States (8/10)

  The location was great 😊
  downtown, all the shops are walking distance, very convenient.

• Shani from Australia (8/10)

  Great location. Great apartment facilities. Had everything we needed for our ten day stay.

• Heather from Canada (7/10)

  We really enjoyed the garden patio – the plants provide privacy from the people walking outside. The pool was lovely. We took advantage of our kitchen and the poolside grill to prepare a few meals. The location can’t be beat – steps to the ocean and all kinds of lively local nightlife.

• Alexandre from France (7/10)

  Kitchen utensils, localisation.

• Brett from United States (8/10)

  Was not made aware.

• Michael from United States (9/10)

  The location was the best and the place had everything we needed. Loved all the vegetation and it was well groomed.

• Karin from Germany (9/10)

  Great location within Kailua, walking distance to shops, restaurants, farmer’s market. Great location within the facility along a quiet walkway (not near noisy pool, bbq).

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