Royal Kuhio 1711 – Spacious Studio with Stunning Ocean City Views in the Heart of Waikiki!

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of Waikiki spots over the years, and Royal Kuhio 1711 hits that sweet spot you’re always hoping for but rarely find. The moment you walk into this studio, you get it – whoever set this place up actually thought about what travelers need. The space feels way bigger than most Waikiki studios (trust me, I’ve squeezed into some shoebox apartments that claimed to be “cozy”), and honestly, the ocean and city views from up on the 17th floor are pretty spectacular. You’re looking out over the whole Waikiki scene – the beach, Diamond Head doing its iconic thing in the distance, and all those twinkling city lights at night. I mean, you could spend your first morning just standing there with coffee figuring out where everything is.

What I really appreciate about this place is the location – you’re right in the thick of things on Kuhio Avenue, which means you can walk to basically everything, but you’re high enough up that the street noise doesn’t really bother you. The Royal Kuhio building itself is solid (built back when they actually made these condos sturdy), and the lobby still has that retro Hawaii charm without feeling dated. The beach is literally a two-minute walk, but here’s what most people don’t realize – you’re also super close to some of the better local spots that aren’t total tourist traps. There’s this little market on the corner where you can grab actual groceries instead of paying resort prices, and you know what? The building’s got decent elevators, which sounds silly until you’re hauling beach gear up and down every day. Parking can be a bit of a dance – it’s Waikiki, so that’s just reality – but the building has spots available, and honestly, once you’re there, you barely need the car anyway. The studio’s got everything you actually need (not just the stuff that looks good in photos), and the kitchen setup means you don’t have to eat out for every single meal, which your wallet will definitely appreciate. The only minor thing I’d mention is that the trade winds can make it a bit breezy on the lanai sometimes, but honestly, that’s better than being in one of those still, stuffy rooms you sometimes get.

This isn’t one of those places where you’re paying extra just for a fancy name – it’s a solid 4-star experience that actually delivers on what it promises. The 8.0 rating makes sense when you factor in the view, the space, and yeah, just the overall vibe of feeling like you’re staying somewhere special without all the pretentious hotel nonsense. If you’re the type who wants to be in the heart of Waikiki but still have your own space to spread out and actually relax, this works really well. Plus, you get those amazing sunrise views over the ocean that’ll have you up early (in a good way) and those sunset city views that make the evening feel magical even when you’re just ordering takeout and staying in.

Rooms

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

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Facilities