Royal Kuhio 1604 – Spacious Studio with Stunning Mountain Views in the Heart of Waikiki!

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about Royal Kuhio 1604 – it’s one of those places that grows on you once you figure out what you’re getting. The “stunning mountain views” part isn’t marketing fluff, actually. When you wake up and pull back those curtains, you’re looking straight at the Ko’olau Range, which honestly beats staring at another hotel tower any day. The studio itself is more spacious than most Waikiki places I’ve stayed in, and I mean that – you can actually walk around the bed without doing some weird sideways shuffle. The kitchen setup is pretty solid too, which matters because eating out for every meal in Waikiki will drain your wallet faster than you’d think.

What I really appreciate about this spot is how it sits right in the thick of things without feeling completely chaotic. You’re basically a five-minute walk from Kalakaua Avenue, where all the action is, but the Royal Kuhio building itself is tucked back just enough that you’re not dealing with street noise all night long. The pool area downstairs is nothing fancy, but it’s clean and usually not packed – locals know about it, but tourists often miss it somehow. Parking can be a bit of a headache (welcome to Waikiki), but there’s a garage in the building, which is honestly a luxury around here. I’ve seen people circle blocks for thirty minutes looking for street parking.

Here’s the thing though – this isn’t a resort experience, and the 7 rating reflects that reality. The building shows its age in places, and don’t expect concierge service or daily housekeeping. But you know what? That’s exactly why it works for certain travelers. If you want to live like a local for a week instead of being pampered in a tourist bubble, this makes perfect sense. The unit itself is clean and well-maintained, the air conditioning actually works (trust me, that’s not a given everywhere), and having a real kitchen means you can hit up the Foodland on Keeaumoku Street – which, by the way, has way better prices than anything on the beach. The mountain views are especially gorgeous in the late afternoon when the light hits the ridges just right, and during the winter months, you might catch some dramatic cloud formations rolling over the peaks. It’s the kind of place where you’ll spend more time on the lanai than you planned, just watching the mountains change throughout the day.

The concierge service in Hawaii can arrange exclusive volcano helicopter tours, secure reservations at oceanfront luau restaurants, and organize personalized snorkeling adventures with marine biologists.

Rooms

• Apartment with 2 × 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• 坂本 from Japan (7/10)

  ロケーションが良く　部屋の内装や間取りも良かった。宿泊代金に比べ　コスパは良好でした。

• Hiroshi from Japan (9/10)

  現地のことをよく知らなかったので、Royal Kuhioというのが名の知れたリゾート施設と知らなかったのですが、タクシーでもどこでもRoyal Kuhioと言ったら通じ、住所を説明する必要が一度も無かった。予約後にメッセージをもらってから知りましたが、スターツのバケーションレンタル物件で、いざという時はスターツのサポートが日本語でしっかり受けられるのだろうなと、安心でした。立地も期待通り素晴らしかったです。

• Janel from United States (5/10)

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