Kuhio at Waikiki 2BR and 2BA Condo Near Beach with Parking

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you – when I first saw “Kuhio at Waikiki” in the booking confirmation, I wasn’t expecting much. The name sounds pretty generic, and honestly, there’s a lot of mediocre stuff along Kuhio Avenue. But this 2-bedroom condo actually surprised me in all the right ways. You know what really sold me? The parking situation. I mean, if you’ve ever tried to find parking in Waikiki, you know it’s basically a nightmare – hotels charge you $40+ a night, and street parking is either nonexistent or you’re circling blocks like a vulture. Having a dedicated spot here is worth its weight in gold, especially if you’re planning day trips to the North Shore or want to hit up Costco in Iwilei (trust me, you’ll want to stock up that fridge).

The condo itself feels way more spacious than typical Waikiki accommodations – I mean, most hotel rooms here are basically glorified closets with ocean views. Two full bathrooms is clutch when you’re traveling with family or friends, because nobody wants to wait in line for a shower after a beach day when you’re all sandy and cranky. The kitchen’s actually functional too, not just some sad kitchenette with a mini-fridge. We ended up cooking breakfast most mornings and packing lunches for beach days, which honestly saved us a fortune – eating out in Waikiki gets expensive fast. The whole setup has this lived-in feel that’s way better than sterile hotel vibes, though don’t expect luxury finishes or anything fancy. It’s clean and comfortable, sort of like staying at a well-maintained relative’s place.

What really works about the location is that you’re close enough to walk to the beach (maybe 5-7 minutes to get to the sand), but you’re not right in the chaos of Kalakaua Avenue where it’s wall-to-wall tourists and street performers until midnight. Kuhio runs parallel to the main strip, so you get that slightly more local feel – there’s a decent poke place around the corner, and you’re actually walking distance to some of the spots locals hit up. The building itself is nothing to write home about, typical Waikiki high-rise from probably the 80s, but the trade winds flow through nicely and you don’t get that stuffy feeling you sometimes get in older buildings. I’d definitely stay here again, especially with a group where having two bedrooms makes sense. Just manage your expectations – this isn’t the Royal Hawaiian, but it’s solid, practical, and honestly way better value than most of what you’ll find in the area.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults

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