Bellows is such a jewel. I hadn't been there in a long time, so I decided to swing by. The campgrounds, the beaches, and the cabins looked very nice. However, I just decided to see what they had for lunch. There's a bar and a meal place in the back of turtle Cove. Turtle Cove is where you check in for the lodging, and then they also have shops and that type of thing. I wanted to see if the bar could make me a virgin Mai Tai, but they didn't open for another two hours. She said that they open at 3 PM. I'm not sure if that's every day of the week.... So instead, I went over to the snack bar, and I ordered a spam musubi, and an açai bowl. What a combination, eh? The spam musubi was very large, and it was delicious! The rice was tender, and the SPAM was done just right. It took a little bit longer to get my açai bowl, as they are made to order! When I did, I took it out back so I could eat overlooking the ocean. What a beautiful view, just so absolutely peaceful. This is just such an amazing place. The açai bowl was amazing. They were very generous with the toppings, the granola underneath the fruit was very good, and the açai itself was very slightly frozen, it melted perfectly as I went through the meal. Just a total home run. Bellows is a wonderful place for military recreation, let's hope it stays that way. Thank you for being there. read more

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Love Bellows! A great service to the American military with a stunning beach. Tons of activities ranging from arcade-like games to a 9-hole disc golf course, mini-golf, paintball, basketball, beach volleyball, etc. Equipment rentals are cheap and the gift shop is actually pretty nice. read more

Fond memories of heading out to Bellows Beach when growing up, listening to Country Comfort's "Waimanalo Blues" or other favorites of J&R's "Hawaiian Soul", Beamer Brother's "Honolulu City Lights", Olomana... Still the home of beautiful white sandy beaches and Military vacation cabins, Bellows now hosts some of the tastiest food truck and popup dishes one can imagine! I have come to expect the random rotisserie chicken stand at the entrance to Bellows (just off Kalanianaole Highway). Today, I was completely blown away by the dozen food trucks and stands set up this past Sunday! It was my first time going to buy Aloha (crispy beef) Island Jerky, not at a trade show, so the reason for my drive into Waimanalo. I left with a happy tummy and enough food for another day or two! Highlights of my purchases: - My favorite seafood ceviche (also seen occasionally at Ward Blaisdell Wednesday farmers market) - delicious pastele plate (pastele, gandule rice, 2 panadilla, and Mac salad) by Keekseatz. Sooo ono! Yes, I would buy this again! Also avail for catering. - recomnended by Jerky guys was pastele lumpia, delicious (3 pieces for $10). Even better the kalo/apple banana lumpia served with a coconut sauce (2 pieces for $6). Man... these were broken da mouth memorable! Good thing they are not in town; would probably be tempted to get every week! From the white last food truck (sorry I didn't get the name). And yes, got my favorite crispy beef jerky by Aloha Island Jerky! Some for me and some for visiting friends. I like it because there is less sugar on paper thin shavings of jerky. Because less sugar and thinner, it may not be as crunchy as some other brands still so delicious without a whole lotta "extra stuff not wanted". Favorite flavors picked up today included: Poké, Spicy Siracha, Taegu, and original. Thank you Cody! Thank you Shantell. Thank you AIJ ohana for always taking good care of dis aunty! Had to skip on the smoked meat, laulaus, koala moa chicken, sweets for another time tho...it was tempting! Another time then. And there will be another time! I believe the food truck paina only set up on Sunday. ...Maybe next Sunday. :-) read more

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Good Lord! Where do I begin? Although this is a beautiful location, our cabin was absolutely disgusting. We were supposed to stay for 4 nights, and stayed one night because we arrived so late. I called the front desk immediately as we saw lizards running all over the fridge and eventually under or behind. We saw spider webs and spiders along every corner wall and along the entire ceiling corners. There were spiders hanging on webs under the kitchen chairs and when we flipped them over, every single one was infested. The bathroom had ants, spiders, etc. and the most disgusting soap scum along all walls of the shower. It was a disgrace. When I explained to the staff, they were not surprised and explained that they are not allowed to use pesticides in the spraying because it is a government establishment. That has to be BS, as the Hale Koa is also government and we have never experienced bugs and filth there. It was terrible and we wasted $200.00 on that one night:( Too late to attach photos, as I deleted them all from my library......... Carole P. read more

Substandard Condition on Ocean Front Cabin (329A) 1. I killed 3 roaches 2. Rust on appliances 3. Old style window AC noise will keep you up at night 4. Don't stay overnight. Stay on the beach all day. 5. Read all the one star reviews. 6. Good reviews from years ago don't count. Read recent ones. 7. Staff are not so welcoming. 8. They let their phones ring so you are to hang up and go to the website. 9. A review of the newer condos are not better. 10. $185 a night was not worth the money unless you like roaches. read more

For me this is one of the most peaceful places on earth. The installation is also one of the most beautiful ones too. So many wonderful memories here. The staff are exceptional and they personify the meaning of aloha. It's always sad to leave here at the end of your vacation. Will always be grateful to the AF for retaining this much needed MWR jewel for all our families. Under the joint base "takeover", the Navy plan was to bulldoze everything and make the entire installation a private housing area and playground for senior Flag Grade officers. So glad this awesome rest and relaxation spot is preserved for future generations of military families of all ranks. Even the lowest ranks should experience this place. Mahalo AF, Bellows, and staff. Mahalo to all of you for reading my review. read more

When I think of "cabin on the beach" is another word for "GLAMPING." It's not really camping if you have a bed and all the amenities like running water, plumbing, electricity and a front door. But I get it, sometimes you just want to "camp" without the hassle of pitching that tent, starting a grill/fire etcetera...etcetera. Bellows Air Force Station affords active duty military, military retirees, reservists, National Guard, current and retired DoD employees with an authorized ID card this convenience. If you don't fall into any one of these categories, you might know someone that can sponsor you to get a cabin. There are family and group campsites available here for those who want the security of being on base. If you opt for outdoor camping there are bathroom facilities nearby. However, generators are not allowed and/or campfires but there is are firepits for the group campsites. **Best part of the camping experience here is the BEAUTIFUL and breathtaking BELLOWS BEACH! It's actually a long strip of beach "divided" by the imaginary "line" of the public beach and the military beach. The military side has wonderful amenities such as shower stalls in the bathrooms, outdoor showers, beach and golf pavilions, covered deck and a conference room. Check Turtle Cove or online at http://bellowsafs.com/ for more information. And to make it just a tad bit better, if you don't own your own outdoor equipment - you can rent anything from bikes & coolers, camping gear to water sports/craft items as well as party equipment like generators, canopy tents, snow cone machines and bouncers. Military life does have its perks and this is one of them. The cabin closer to the beach are older and is really just the basic stuff. It's really quite basic and you'll find yourself wanting to be just outdoors the entire time and cringing to sleep inside. The cabins need to be updated and renovated. It really is such a dichotomy from the great outdoors and you'll find yourself wishing you were camping outdoors versus feeling boxed in to this dated and dreary "cabin." But for the price and location (and if you're not too particular) this isn't bad. I've stayed in the "cabin" and would have preferred to be roughing it in my own clean tent. read more

Bellows Air Force Station - Tiny "log cabin" in the woods that you can rent for $30/day. No electricity or water - just bedding/shelter. - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Waimanalo, Hawaii

A gem of a place on the Windward side of Oahu. Not many can enjoy they piece of paradise because it it only open to U.S.A. Military and their invited guests. I was fortunate to experience this beautiful place with family. We rented a pavilion for the day and were able to take care of approximately 50 people and have an array of food from Terri Chicken, Kalbi, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. For me BBQ meats I love the taste and the charred texture it's what makes it a great BBQ. Aside from the main entrees we had the basic compliments Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns with the basic condiments and of course can't go with out rice, friend noodles and array of vegetable and fruits. We had so much food that we had enough for 2nds, 3rds and dinner. Hahaha! A typical family meal and then some. As for the facilities we were able to rent kayaks, paddle boards and boogie boards BUT do to the ocean conditions we were only able to rent boogie boards. OMGoodness the waves were pounding the first one took me and I landed on my hip. Ouch!!! But that didn't stop me I went out for more and just went with the wave and not fight it. That was a much better solution. The Air Force really keeps this magnificent. Kiddos for keeping the recreation area and beach area in tip top shape. If given an opportunity I would go back for sure. read more

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***Pre/During COVID-19 Visit*** This review is for the MILITARY side of the beach and you MUST have a DOD ID card in order to gain access. Otherwise, if you are in a vehicle with someone who has military base privileges, then it should be no issue. Otherwise, you would have to be sponsored. I've been going to this beach for as long as I can remember and it is still my favorite one. I like the fact that it's obviously only open to military members and their dependents, retirees like myself, DOD civilians, contractors. You just feel safer because it's on government property. The beach is huge! Tons of room to lay out on the sand, go swimming and other such water activities. There is a shoppette on base, but make sure you check the hours. They don't stay open long unlike the other PX's on the island. We also stayed here in the cabins on two occasions and LOVED it both times! The breeze feels so good regardless of the time of day. Perfect time to go on a nice brisk walk in the evenings or mornings and see the sunrise/sunset. I also enjoyed that it was only open to residents of Oahu during COVID-19. However, that's changed now since the island is slowly reopening. Also, if you see a turtle, please leave it alone! Mahalo!!! read more

Bellows Air Force Station - The Mokulua Islands. - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Waimanalo, Hawaii

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Last review of 2016 and what a way to bring in the New Year with a two night stay at Bellows in a Water front cabin with an amazing view of our favorite beach in Hawaii! Excellent accommodations and great value for families. I posted some pictures to show the amenities, but they also have free wifi, shopette/gas nearby, and comes with a full kitchen!! Check in was a breeze and we couldn't be happier with booking and staying here to bring in the new year! read more

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Awesome And Beautiful Beach with Cabins and Camping. For Military, Retired and Family. read more

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Stayed as a guest in a cabin. The power went out and we called the directed number to call "after hours" (1930). The security gentlemen that answered shortly said "yea, we're aware the power is out" before hanging up abruptly without any insight. I understand it can be a stressful situation trying to figure out what's going on; however, it's also part of your job to give a bit of insight instead of being rude over the phone to a guest whose simply attempting to report an issue as we're supposed to. Beautiful location... poor customer service especially for a recreation location. read more

Right on the beautiful beach. Clean and well-maintained. All the kitchen stuff and bedding you would need with a kitchenette! Minus one star only because I saw the biggest cockroach I've ever seen in my life. There may have been two of them, but I suspect it was the same one. I named him Carl and I'm pretty sure that Carl runs that cabin, not Bellows. read more

Great private beach. Secluded and no crowds. Only open Fridays after 12pm and Saturday's and Sundays. Apparently this beach is known for Portuguese Man o' War. We did not see any but apparently we were very lucky. Not sure if a lifeguard was in the stand but there was a lifeguard stand there. read more

Bellows Air Force Station - Bellows Air Force Beach - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Waimanalo, Hawaii

This is a REVIEW FOR THE "LOG CEDAR CABIN" @ $30 a night you get a full bed and a twin bunk bed inside. No power & no bathrooms. SHOWERS LOCATED NEAR THE CABINS, HOSES RIGHT OUTSIDE, A PICNIC TABLE, & GRILL. I loved this place, more comfy than tent sleeping, peaceful, and really nice and that's it! Don't expect luxurious living lol. Get your swimming on, your camp food, relax, and enjoy. Yes bugs do come with the out door life, yes there's SAND at areas like this, yes you need to collect your own trash. But to have the moonlight, stars, beach, sounds of the waves, and just away from the hustle and bustle of citylife. This place is worth it! read more

An old college buddy of mine is in the military so she covered our stay for the weekend here while in Oahu! We rented a beach cottage and it was absolutely incredible. The cottages are a nice option because they have showers, electricity, tv, a kitchen and etc. It's like GLAMPING...that's glamorous camping, folks! It sits right on Waimanalo beach so you can head out in the mornings and go for a sunrise run or walk while watching the waves come in. It's very safe, clean, quiet and pretty much the best way to see a beautiful scenic side without the crowds and a ton of folks everywhere! I was so happy and felt so lucky to have stayed here! You can also legit camp here, they have a public beach area and also cabins. read more

Bellows Air Force Station - Beach vibes...love me some Waimanalo!! - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Waimanalo, Hawaii

It's been a long time since I came to the beach here... I think about 10 years. Nothing really has changed from what I can remember. The beach here is beautiful but the current was a little rough when we were there last. They offer a large play area for the kids to play in on the park side. It's actually kind of huge. My son loved playing in it. That part is on the side that you need base access for though. I would enjoy coming back here if it wasn't so far away from me. read more

Absolutely beautiful place to relax, body board, boogie board, swim, taking the Sun, camp, stay in a cabin, or just take a walk on the beach. Those who are stationed here are very lucky indeed! Please note that no pets are allowed on the Air Force Station. And the sunrise is absolutely amazing! There is a shoppette, a subway, a snack shop, and a mini golf as well. The only drawback is that it can get a little windy at times. read more

"You literally wake up right on the beach". You grt a 2 bedroom cabin, kitchenette supplies, bbq grill, and all thr perks.....you just enjoy and relax. Thanks to USAF for maintaining this paradise. Mahalo. read more

Bellows Air Force Station - Just screwing around..... enjoying the view! - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Waimanalo, Hawaii

I filled out an ICE review and encourage others to do the same if you run into the same issues. The location is great, we've had several good visits before, but the weak link in the chain is the administration. When checking in you must initial about 20 rules, including that quiet times on weekends start at midnight. Unfortunately during our recent visit this meant that someone who brought a TV/karaoke system and set it up on the front porch of their camper cabin was allowed to blast music loud enough to be heard by every cabin/campsite in the Menehune area. I felt bad calling security at 9:30 pm but that was the only number provided and I was told that it was "at the discretion of the supervisor" and I basically got the sense nothing would be done since it was before midnight. Note that the website warns guests who have a lot of complaints will not be allowed back. So when checking out I told the office about the problem, said I didn't understand how someone could be allowed to blast music so loud even the ocean didn't drown it out, and then was told that the office doesn't handle anything like that, only base security. Also, I was asked if they had a generator. They didn't and had used a battery, so I guess that makes it okay? In other words, there is no tracking of problem guests, no apparent communication between the people who make reservations and base security, and there is no incentive for Bellows to maintain an environment that can be enjoyed by all. Instead one large group was allowed to ruin the experience of everyone else (they also started blasting music at 9am). I'm not expecting peace, I just think one group should not be allowed to cause problems for everyone else. I think it's possible to enjoy your music and party without making it so loud that everyone even on the perimeter is affected. read more

10.12.13. Our family has been coming here for years and years...every since I was a little kid. Of course way back in the day, we were those hard core campers in a tent, "roughing it". As we grew older "camping" because defined as staying in the Bellows cabins--stepping up! The cabins have recently (within 5 years) been renovated & are much better than they were before. But really the best thing about the cabins is the fact that all of them are right along the beach or not more than a few minutes walk away. The cabins as well as the camping areas are particularly crowded on special weekends (e.g., three day weekends). Make sure if you are hardcore camping that you have a permit--they do check! Be careful when you drive--they will ticket you for not following the speed limit signs! Facilities that can be used include a driving range, mini golf course, tennis/basketball courts & sand volleyball courts. There's even a small suprette on the premises (that I think everyone can buy things from). We still continue to consider this family "trip", "camping" even though I know it's not. It's really just another place where we can relax & get away from the concrete jungle. I hope that we can continue to keep coming back! Yelp 365 Challenge: #284/365 read more

Pros: The Beach is gorgeous. One of the best on the island. We love watching the sunrise in the morning and going for walks on the beach. The trade winds breeze was nice. Also, if you qualify to stay here you can't beat the price. Quiet and relaxing. We have stayed here multiple times. Cons: This review is for a renovated back row cabin. The cabins are very dirty. Lots of bugs and mildew. The furniture, curtains and counter tops are worn out. The shower is filthy. You need to deep clean everything prior to using including the dishes. Shoes must be worn at ALL times. The floors are unacceptable. If you are a clean freak do not stay here, you will not like it. I'm surprised that the command has deemed these standards acceptable. Also the front desk staff is not service oriented and has lost sight of who they serve. They act as if they are doing you a favor when checking you in. Observations draw one to the conclusion that favoritism is given to local military and retirees. All of this is correctable if given proper attention. Manage your expectations. read more

First of all you should know that to rent the cabins or a room in their fabulous condos you or your sponsor must be military. If you have a military sponsor then stay here! I loved it!! Our sponsor rented a cabin for us so we could attend a wedding reception that was held on site. It was a 2 bedroom cabin with full kitchen, cookware, dishes, microwave, and even included dish soap and a scrub sponge. As a mom, I was loving the opportunity to cook in our cabin instead of having to eat out for our three meals a day. One bedroom had two twin beds and the other had a queen bed. The living room's sofa turns out into a full sized bed which makes for a lot of sleeping space. We woke up early each morning and walked about 50 paces to the beach so I felt extremely lucky to be able to enjoy each morning's gorgeous sunrise as my kids splashed joyfully in the morning surf. Word of caution if you aren't familiar with Bellows Beach; check the shoreline for Portuguese Man O' War before going in. Sometimes the wind blows those nasty stinging creeps in and you do not want these venomous jerks wrapping around your body while you're trying to enjoy body boarding! When you check out, simply pile up your dirty towels in the bathroom and sweep out the unit to avoid extra cleaning charges (broom is next to the refrigerator) and you are done! read more

Bellows Air Force Station - Early morning fun on Bellows Beach fronting our cabin - Vacation Rentals Near Me - Waimanalo, Hawaii

We love going to Bellows for camping or a day on the beach. Everyone that works there are always friendly.

Love the cabins, this is our first year staying in the cabin versus tent camping it's nice to have a regular bed to sleep in and most of the amenities of home. House keeping is super nice and friendly. We're in a two bedroom cabin no AC, however have seen 3/4 cabins with AC that are right on the water were in the second row cabins, but I have a clear view to the beach and we're loving it. All cabins come with a Charcoal grills you just have to bring your own charcoal. The only thing we haven't cared for is all the sand on the floors!!! I've swept twice so once a day sense being here it's a never ending battle with the sand however we're staying at the beach. The trade winds are great for the cabin(s) just open all windows. Ps. Our cabin came with pots, but no frying pans make sure to bring a frying pan if you want to cook with one, we were able to use a larger sauce pan to fry potatoes . read more

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Stayed in the new condos and they were awesome! Close to the beach, quiet, and convenient. There was a full kitchenette, with fridge, stove, oven, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, dishes, dish soap, towels, dish drainer, utensils etc. It also seems that every condo has a view of the ocean, which was awesome. The beach rentals were great - inexpensive and convenient (rented boards, snorkel gear, umbrella, chairs). The AAFES store is convenient, before shopping at over priced Safeway, get some stuff here - they have the basic groceries and are less pricey. The only reason I gave it 4/5 stars was the front desk service (wrote down her name, but won't post here). Was very unfriendly, and short tempered with my father - who is in his 70's, retired officer & veteran. She spoke to him like he was child when he asked nicely how to fill out the check in forms. It was apparent enough that the others in our party (6 standing near him clearly noticed). Others at the front desk seemed friendly, but this one individual was so rude. Also our rooms weren't ready and when we asked if she knew when they would be ready (this was around 3:30 pm), she said she didn't know and we should just drive out there and wait. And when we saw housekeeping leave, we should turn around and drive back to check in. Thought maybe she should have a radio or some sort of communication system with the housekeeping crew? read more

The beach is absolutely gorgeous!! The cabin is utilitarian. No, it's not "fancy" nor is it a 5-star hotel. It IS family beach living at its most comfortable! The kids loved mini golf and boogy boarding. Having a shopette, Subway, and gas on site is very convenient. read more

You literally wake up right on the beach! It is beautiful! We stayed in the cabin for the 1st two days then the rest of the week we camped. Both were so much fun and my kids had a blast. The only thing I would knock them for is that I wish they would clean the bathrooms a little better but hey, we were camping so can't complain that much. We will definitely be returning to camp again! read more

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This is for the $30 Bellows Lodging cabins. It's a basic cabin no power. Word of caution, if you want to rent one GO TO THE RENTAL PLACE AND TALK THEM IN PERSON! My husband called last week to get a place for today and they ended up placing the reservation for the same night he called when it was already 4:00 pm. He called and waited 40 minutes for a representative to answer. They didn't send him any sort of confirmation email, then they charged us for the place 3 days later. We're desperate for a cabin so we rented from them today and they already charged us so we know there's no delay in billing so why did they charge us 3 days after the first one? When we arrived today to get the key they told us that it wasn't reserved for today and they didn't have anything available and they STILL didn't even offer a refund. VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE! I guess you get what you pay for. read more

Open to military and guests (including retirees like me). My family and I first visited here in 1988, and since we've moved here, it's our "go-to" place for the beach. Most recent visit was this past weekend, when we packed the umbrellas, chairs, towels and snacks and headed out for a few hours. No real beach at the western end of the property, but a great place (with very few around) to sit under the trees, watch the waves and relax. Moved down to the sand beach area near the NEX/Subway. Not too crowded, the surf was next-to-none, which made for the type of wading/standing in the water we enjoyed. Rest rooms/bath houses are a real convenience. Subway is, well, Subway - will just leave it at that. Wish they had more dining options, but for rest and relaxation in the form of a day trip, you can't do much better. read more

It is hard to get a place but LOVE it... we got an ocean cabin. I could stay forever. I love the beach and it is the prettiest beach I have found. The sand is really soft. The cabin is good. Nothing spectacular but pretty clean. Had pillows and extra blankets. Has dishes. Even has wine opener but we brought ours. The shopette is near so you can buy ice. .food. ..snacks. read more

The only reason I did not give 5 stars is due to the customer service I received when checking in. The campgrounds are very nice and are well maintained. As you are on a Military installation there is no need to worry about security as much as if you were off post. There are little BLDGs around each campsite that have a toilet, sink and a shower with hot water which was extremely luxurious as I just got back from the field. The shoppette is located just a short walk from the wooded campsite and has what you would expect for a little shoppette. The only issue was the Shoppette closes at 2000 and the Subway next to it closes at 1800. So i recommend you get all your beer and food well in advance! I had to drive off post to grab some food as the shoppette closes so early. In the campsite there are areas cleared out for each lettered site. Each one of the area's has a picnic bench and a grill. I didn't use the grill on my last trip, but everyone else was. I did notice that the campsite's numbered area's were extremely close to one another and the trees are pretty thin around that area so you are pretty much right on top of one another in that area so unwanted noise will occur. Additionally, with everyone so close to one another, when everyone was BBQing the smoke would engulf all the tents and all of your gear. I advise you to set up your tent up wind and away from the BBQ smoke, it did smell good, but the inside of my tent stunk of charcoal and smoke. I recommend you bring some bug spray with DEET. We tried some coils that you burn, but those do nothing for those massive mosquito's in that area. There is also a laundry facility located next to the Subway for extended stay personnel. There are quiet hours that are "supposed" to be observed at night but not too many people follow those guidelines. On my last trip there was what appeared to be a group of young Soldiers getting drunk and playing beer pong while blasting music extremely loud. The security guys put a stop to that though. Parking of your POVs is allowed right on the campsite, or right next to your tent. The terrain is pretty rugged and I recommend you drive a truck or SUV when you camp here. Now on to my experience with checking in. I got there around 1130 on a Saturday and noticed that the employees working there had an immediate attitude and disgust for everyone who was checking in. They would sit around and chat or go on their cellphones while there were people in line to check in. I was disgusted as were the people ahead of me trying to check in. Bottom line: Camp here! It is a beautiful, secure, and policed military beach! read more

Took the kids for a few nights. Can't beat the price of $95, with no resort fees and no parking fees. Bring your own food or head up or down the coast to eat. The cabins were a little toasty, but were clean and comfortable. You can bring your own food and drinks to save lots of money. Cabins were equipped with everything that you have at home. The most awesome amenity is the world's best beach at your door step. It's like a Corona commercial! If you don't like roughing it a little, you can always go to Aulani Resort at $350 per night plus resort fees and about $100 per person for food and drink. Both have their advantages, but just depends on your budget and how much you want to spend. read more

This place is absolutely beautiful and the cabins are a great price. I enjoyed the nice amenities such as the putt putt course, rentals on the beach, cheap bar and grill, and mini mart. If your DOD, you should rent a cabin and check it out, rentals are usually booked way ahead of time though, so book ahead to get the date you want. read more

Bellows is a great location for the beach but would not recommend staying there for the night it's too costly and the cabins are not that great. It's better to pay $20 to camp with your own tent than it is to rent a cabin. Beach is the best because there are hardly any rocks on the beach. read more

We stayed in one of the condo units. Pros: Awesome beach Cons: The condo unit, although renovated, is gruesome. The beds are not comfortable, creaky, and the sheets leave much to be desired. The floor is concrete and it looks like tile, carpet, or something else was simply ripped up from it. Wear shoes or flip flops at all times. The bathroom and shower were moldy and disgusting. We discovered a used bar of soap in the shower upon check-in. The best part is the bugs, specifically cockroaches. They are everywhere in the kitchen and bathroom when the lights go out. I got up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night and saw one scurrying around the bathroom sink (this one was the small kind). I then turned on the light in the kitchen to find more small ones scurrying around the countertops and in most of the cabinets where all the "clean" dishes, utensils, glasses, and pots were. We were supposed to stay four nights, I very quickly curtailed our stay to the two night minimum, which was two nights too many. On our last day, I discovered one of the big cockroaches hanging out between the stove and countertop in broad daylight. I won't even go into the spiders and geckos running around. This place has NO PEST CONTROL WHATSOEVER. I am appalled at the allowable unsanitary living conditions. For $120, this place is a ripoff. Go stay in the Hale Koa on Waikiki for a similar price, or Kaneohe MCBH for around $150. At least in Kaneohe you get free breakfast. Also, when you call, you usually have to wait 10-20 minutes to talk to somebody for a reservation (every time). They tout their online reservation system on the recording while you wait to talk to someone. The online reservation system is non-existent! The recording also gives the wrong hours of operation. They close up shop at 6:30 pm (not 7 pm on weekdays or 9 pm on Fridays). Lastly, the recording talks about publishing rates for SUMMER OF 2014! Seriously, if they can't update a simple thing like a recording, how much effort do they put into cleaning or maintaining the cabins or condos! Go stay somewhere else, drive 20 minutes to the beach here and go back to your wonderful accommodations. Don't waste your hard-earned money here.....not worth it, unless you can deal with all of the above. read more

Rented the camper cabins for $30/night. These are bare bones cabins with just a bunk bend and a queen size bed. Make sure to ask for the broom when you check in because it'll help to sweep the sand out of the cabin. You can usually check in early for these since it doesn't take much for them to get them ready. Bring blankets, sheets, pillows as well. Good thing about Bellows is that they have hot water available with the showers. They have a grill right outside the cabin so you just have to bring charcoal if you're going to barbecue. Can' wait to go back!!! read more

We were pcs'ing to Oahu and figured an extended stay at Bellows would be a great opportunity to spend some time at the beach while my husband was on leave. First of all, the beaches here are amazing. There's a reason why Obama exclusively visits this spot on his vacations. We rented the condos towards the end of Bellows, behind all the cabins, because that was the only thing available. We lucked out getting a reservation. You can't beat having a apartment style room near the beach for the price I guess. But the cleanliness of the room was not what I'd expect. The floors desperately needed a scrub and there were cobwebs (and spiders) in every single corner. The crack in the bottom of the front door was so wide that ants would find their way inside all day long, along with cockroaches. So any little tiny minuscule piece of food would be discovered by these guys in a hot minute. This is a lot of fun with a baby who drops every possible piece of food when she's eating. I do understand that, this is Hawaii, and there are bugs. I get it. Housekeeping seemed like a privilege, and we felt like we were bothering them if we asked for new towels. The reason we switched hotels was because of a bad storm that knocked our power out for 3 days. I understand there's only so much the staff could do, but it would've been nice to at least have access to ice so our food wouldn't go bad, instead of locking the ice chest up at the mini mart and then closing up shop with no word of when they'd be opening again. Nice location, value priced, overall good stay, but the conditions could've been better. read more

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We had an amazing three days staycation with my in-laws visiting from Montana, they love love the cabins!!! Everything was nice and clean when we checked in and they pretty much have everything for cooking and grilling. We didn't see any single bug inside nor anybody got bitten by mosquitoes!! I would pay money to stay here for a week than in Waikiki. read more

Stayed here for the weekend. You get what you pay for. $95 per night, not worth it. Should have been $50 per night. Loved how we were steps away from the beach. 1 star for being steps aways from the beach and 1 star for having sunny weather the whole weekend. We stayed in the one bedroom cabin. Lots of living room space and nice size bedroom. But the floors were extremely dirty and the bathroom was a nightmare. The shower curtain was moldy, tub was moldy, and the floors was nasty. The toilet was at least clean enough to sit on. I highly recommend you bring your own towels and bed sheets. And bring lots of lysol and bleach cleaners. Don't be surprised when you see giant centipedes and scorpions. Also, they have wild boars that roam around at night. Watch out for man o wars and other jelly fish. read more