Stylish Condo with Mountain Views in Waikiki Banyan!

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked into this Waikiki Banyan condo – honestly, the name made it sound like another cookie-cutter vacation rental. But the moment I stepped onto that lanai and saw Diamond Head framed perfectly between the high-rises, I actually said “wow” out loud. The mountain views here aren’t just marketing fluff – you’re looking straight at the crater’s iconic silhouette, and if you time it right around 6:30 AM, you’ll catch that golden hour light hitting the ridgeline that makes every photo look like a postcard.

The space itself feels lived-in rather than sterile, which I mean in the best way possible. There’s actual Hawaiian art on the walls (not the generic stuff you see everywhere), and the kitchen has those little touches that tell you someone who knows Waikiki set this place up – a decent coffee maker, reusable water bottles, even a cooler for beach days. The building’s older, sure, and you’ll hear the elevator occasionally, but that’s honestly part of Waikiki’s charm. What matters is that you’re a five-minute walk from the beach without paying resort prices, and you can actually hear the ocean from the balcony when the trade winds are blowing right. The pool area downstairs gets crowded around 2 PM when families come back from the beach, but early morning it’s practically empty – perfect for a quick swim before the day heats up.

Here’s the thing about the location that booking sites won’t tell you: you’re close enough to Kalakaua Avenue that you can walk to literally everything (Duke’s, the International Market Place, even the zoo if that’s your thing), but far enough back that you’re not dealing with the constant stream of tour buses and street performers until 11 PM. The nearest ABC Store is maybe two blocks away, which honestly becomes your lifeline for sunscreen and snacks. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle – there’s a spot included, but maneuvering in that garage takes some patience, especially if you’re not used to tight spaces. The building manager, when I met him, actually knew which units had the best sunset views and wasn’t just trying to upsell me on something. That 7.2 rating seems about right – it’s not perfect, and the shower pressure could be stronger, but for the price point and that view? You’re getting solid value in an area where hotel rooms twice the cost might not even have a balcony.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Tan-nobbs from Australia (8/10)

  Location was the best! Easily accessible to everything, even the beach is just a street away. Because you have a full kitchen, you can cook up light meals when you don’t feel like going out.

• Neufang from United States (2/10)

  Great view and location.

• Tammy from United States (5/10)

  The convenience the use of the elevators was awesome! Th pool area has a constant breeze. The hot tubs felt good on our back and feet, which was nice. The hotel personnel was so kind and knowledgeable about the area. It was nice to have the coffee shop and mini mart inside the complex.

• Paulo from Portugal (9/10)

  Apartamento excelente, muito bem localizado e equipado. Cozinha muito bem equipada. As toalhas e cadeiras de praia são uma mais-valia, seria útil acrescentar um guarda-sol.

• Anthony from Australia (9/10)

• Juno from Japan (9/10)

• Aram from United States (8/10)

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