Royal Kuhio 1708 – Spacious Corner Unit with Stunning Ocean City Views in the Heart of Waikiki!

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Royal Kuhio 1708? The views are actually worth getting excited about – and I’m someone who’s usually pretty skeptical when places oversell their “stunning vistas.” This corner unit on the 17th floor gives you this sweeping perspective where the Pacific literally stretches to the horizon on one side, while the city sprawl of Honolulu unfolds on the other. I mean, you can see Diamond Head doing its iconic thing in the distance, but you’re also watching the daily rhythm of Waikiki below – the morning joggers on Kalakaua Avenue, the beach setup crews getting ready for another tourist-packed day.

The space itself feels generous in a way that most Waikiki accommodations just don’t. Corner units are always a gamble, but this one actually delivers on the “spacious” promise without feeling like they just crammed extra furniture into a regular room. The living area flows naturally toward those floor-to-ceiling windows, and honestly, I found myself just standing there with my coffee way too many mornings, watching the light change over the water. The kitchen setup is more functional than I expected – I actually cooked a few meals instead of eating out every night, which your wallet will definitely appreciate in this part of town. There’s something satisfying about picking up fresh fish from the Honolulu Fish Auction (if you’re up early enough) and preparing it while looking out at where it probably came from.

What really sold me on this place, though, is how it sits in the middle of everything without feeling overwhelmed by it. You’re literally a few minutes’ walk from the chaos of Kalakaua Avenue – all those ABC Stores and street performers and tourist crowds – but the Royal Kuhio building itself maintains this sort of calm residential vibe. The elevator rides aren’t a nightmare, the hallways don’t echo with slamming doors all night, and the building’s position means you get ocean breezes that actually cool things down naturally. I was worried about street noise being right in the heart of Waikiki, but the height and the corner positioning create this nice buffer. Sure, you’ll hear the occasional motorcycle revving or late-night revelry drifting up from the street, but it’s more like a gentle reminder that you’re in the middle of one of the world’s most famous beach destinations rather than an annoying distraction. The whole experience just feels more… lived-in than hotel-like, if that makes sense. It’s the kind of place where you start planning your next trip back before you’ve even finished your first one.

Rooms

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

Reviews

• Bernard from Canada (9/10)

  La localisation est parfaite . Dans l’ensemble tout est pratique et adéquat . Valeur acceptable pour le prix.

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