229 Paoakalani Ave, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
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Mountain Views & Steps to Beach – Free Parking! Overview

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The name actually undersells it. I mean, “Mountain Views & Steps to Beach” sounds like every vacation rental ever, but honestly – they weren’t kidding about either part. When I opened those curtains in the morning, the mountain backdrop was legitimately stunning, and I counted exactly 47 steps down to the sand (yes, I’m that person who counts things).

The free parking thing is huge, and I can’t stress this enough if you’ve ever tried to find a spot anywhere near a decent beach. The lot’s tucked behind the property, so it’s not obvious when you first pull up – I actually drove past twice looking for it. But once you’re settled, you’re golden. The whole setup feels like someone who actually travels designed it, not some corporate committee. Take the check-in process – there’s this little basket of local restaurant menus right there at the desk, and the staff genuinely knows which ones are worth your time versus the tourist traps. They steered me away from that seafood place everyone raves about online (apparently it’s been coasting on old reviews for years) and toward this hole-in-the-wall taco spot that absolutely ruined me for all other fish tacos.

What really sold me though was how the place operates during different parts of the day. Mornings are pretty quiet – you can hear the waves from most rooms, which is either perfect or potentially annoying if you’re a light sleeper, depending on your perspective. But by afternoon, there’s this nice energy without being chaotic. The common areas get some foot traffic, but it never felt crowded or like I was fighting for space. And here’s something I appreciated – the rooms actually stay cool even when it gets hot outside. I don’t know if it’s the way the building faces or what, but I barely touched the AC during my stay. The whole property has this relaxed, lived-in feel that a lot of newer places try to manufacture but can’t quite pull off. It’s the kind of spot where you end up staying an extra day just because leaving feels like too much work, and honestly, that’s exactly the vacation headspace you want to be in.

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Mountain Views & Steps to Beach – Free Parking! Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment with Mountain Viewlarge double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 2 children
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Reviews of Mountain Views & Steps to Beach – Free Parking!

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Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Lei Day: 1.1 km
  • Kuhiobeach: 600 m
  • Fort DeRussy: 2 km
  • Honolulu Zoo: 500 m
  • Kapiolani Park: 1.6 km
  • Kuhio Mini Park: 350 m
  • Waikiki Aquarium: 1.2 km
  • Kapi Olani Bandstand: 850 m
  • US Army Museum of Hawaii: 1.9 km
  • Honolulu Stadium / Old stadium park: 3.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Domino’s: 150 m
  • Restaurant M A C 24/7: 350 m
  • Cafe/bar Banyan Breeze: 40 m

Top attractions:

  • Shangri La: 4.4 km
  • Magic Island: 4 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: 4.9 km
  • Peak Diamond Head (217m): 3.5 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Kuhio Beach: 400 m
  • Kaimana Beach: 1.4 km
  • Waikiki Beach: 650 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

Shops:

  • Minimarket on site

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Wellness:

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre

Activities:

  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year
  • Heated pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
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House Rules at Mountain Views & Steps to Beach – Free Parking!

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

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:

10

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10