I had a great visit to the Cottage at Makhaha! It was kind of last minute but worked out really…read morewell. The host is lovely and welcomes you with Aloha. If you are looking for something corporate, this isn't it, but it's a lovely place to stay with a lovely family running around and is near a really perfect little beach and a quiet and safe neighborhood. This place gives you a delightful and authentic Island experience!

Enjoyed our stay here Great hostess…read more Secure gated parking Short walk to watch beautiful beachfront sunsets Quiet neighborhood KITCHEN: toaster oven, coffee maker, microwave, fridge, freezer, dinnerware, silverware etc BATHROOM: Spacious, beautiful walk in shower LIVING ROOM: Two sofas, one opens up into a bed, smart TV, window AC unit BEDROOM: 1 king bed, 1 full​ size, ceiling fan We definitely plan to spend time here again

I stayed here for two nights in March of 2022, and wish I could have stayed longer! The first day,…read moreI thought I was guaranteed to see an apparition, given the house was built in 1914, the history of Mānoa Valley, and the turreted Victorian architecture. But the more time I spent here, this house grew on me. I was lucky to have the Davies room on the third floor (note that there are no elevators, and there are no plans to add ADA access because the house is on the National Registry of Historic Places). Awesome view of Waikīkī at sunrise and golden hour. Being 6'1" the bathroom can be awkward with its placement under a steep-sloped gable, requiring me to stand a little closer to the shower head and sink. The house has that smell like grandma's house, but it's expected with any wooden building this old. Top-notch antiques decorate every corner in a tasteful way. The saltwater pool is an added comfort, and the breakfasts made to order by Tomomi and her daughter is plain ol' good homecooking. Owner Scott Glen put a lot of money, time, and sweat into making this place wonderful. The five ducks, cat, and miniature pinscher are fun housemates!

Took a time out from life and escaped to the historic Manoa Valley Inn ( also known as the John…read moreGuild House) . I immediately jumped in the outdoor saltwater pool. It was private and cooling. I was lucky to have the inn pretty much to myself. I was afraid that it would be haunted but I felt a welcoming atmosphere throughout my stay. I took the John Guild Suite. I felt sad to learn John Guild had embezzled money from the Dillingham company to build this house. He was caught and had to turn the home over to the Dillinghams -- had a quiet evening after having an Italian dinner at a nearby restaurant. Was very quiet and I slept very well. The family that took over the inn was very pleasant and created a terrific breakfast in the morning. I will be returning when I can. You would need to climb stairs if u want the John Guild or Dillingham suites. I did see a clown loach in the aquarium. Haven't seen one in ages and remembered that in the wild they can grow very large. Checking out was done smoothly and felt refreshed to begin the work week again

The aloha spirit abounds. A lovely and very comfortable home with an Hawaiian touch. It is right…read moreon Kaneohe Bay. Our hosts were welcoming and very accommodating.

From the owner: We are in a unique position on Kaneohe Bay to view the ocean, marina and mountains from our…read morelocation. We offer a home with comfortable, spacious rooms and lovely island decor to enjoy a relaxing, peaceful vacation in paradise after busy days of sightseeing.

Odd experience here. Was INCREDIBLY excited to stay here, and in a few ways this is a great spot…read more Wonderful location, and great access to watersports like SUP and kayaking. That's where the good ends. The bathroom isn't great, there isn't a light over the shower so it's quite dark in there, plus it wasn't draining well so our showers were turning into baths. Room was pretty nice overall. We signed up for SUP, and it was my girlfriend's first time ever doing it. We expected someone from the resort to be there to show us the ropes and give us some information...there was absolutely nobody. We went searching for people, and the maintenance people didn't really say much of anything. We went into the Kahaluu bay area and I fell off my SUP once and ended up scratching up my leg and foot pretty bad...would have been nice to know the bay was only a few feet deep in some parts, with rocks on the seafloor to avoid. We also signed up for their big Saturday "Paradise Bay Experience Package" out to the reef to snorkel and to the sandbar to walk around. We signed up for a 10 am departure time. They called at 9:50 am to double check we were still going on the experience and I confirmed yes to checking out and yes to the experience. We went upstairs to checkout a few minutes later, and it took us a few minutes to do so because they said they wouldn't trust us to not return our towels and car parking pass after the experience, so we had to grab them RIGHT THEN. Okay fine, we bring those to them and notice from the front desk the boat for the experience literally leaving the dock at 9:58 am...WHY?!? I ask them and they say it was our fault, and we were supposed to be there at the boat 5 minutes early...NOBODY TOLD US THAT! Not when we signed up for the experience, and not in the follow-up email we received about it, which I'll attach below. So then they rush to call the boat captain to say to come back to the dock. You JUST called me 10 minutes prior and I said we were going on the experience, did you not communicate that with the boat staff? Clearly not. We end up jumping on the boat at 9:59 am after it had returned, so after all that hassle we were a minute early. No sorry from anyone, not even any acknowledgement from the boat staff. Long story short, this could easily be a 5-star hotel and experience if the hotel had a completely different staff, filled with people with more compassion, customers service skills, and a greater care for hospitality.

Excellent setting on the river overlooking a beautiful bay. Ukalele and singing 5 days a week,…read morelovely breakfast with coffee, tea, fruit and homemade banana bread, clean, views, hot tub, and lovely people who work there.

Chewed me out for calling the number associated with this listing. He DEMANDED where I got this…read morenumber from so he can take it down (At least the SEO works since Yelp was top result). Apparently it's such a crazy idea to call a place ahead of time to ask questions when you're looking to spend at least a grand (5 night minimum). If the owner gets bothered by a simple call, I can't expect a great stay at all. Send your business elsewhere!

My husband and I stayed here for our first bed and breakfast experience. We were so impressed!…read more This place is a great value, located in a very convenient location, and the hostess offers great hospitality along with valuable advice. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Misty and given a walk through of the beautiful and newly renovated unit. Misty then offered advice to help us plan our trip, and gave us recommendations for local eateries and hikes. For breakfast, we found a healthy selection of fruit, juice, pastries, yogurt, and bottled water waiting for us in the refrigerator. There were also many kinds of k-cup coffees and teas for us to choose from. The towels were fluffy, the bedding was comfortable, and the toiletries were quality organic products. We loved walking to the quiet Kailua beach and to the shopping plaza across the street for delicious poke bowls. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and won't hesitate to recommend this B&B to friends and family.

Tee's Inn is a Terrific, intimate B&B out of the way of the hustle and bustle on the other side of…read moreOahu (about 20 mins from dwtn Honolulu). I've stayed here a couple of times while in Hawaii either on business or a short break. They are traditional Japanese style (owner is a Japanese transplant), and they cater largely to the Japanese Tourist business, which is very demanding. Very clean, modern and minimalist bedrooms. Breakfast can either be American Continental or Japanese Style. The yard is on an inlet to a saltwater pond and there is a stunning view of the Ko'olau Mountain range. If, like me, you spend a lot of time in Hawaii and get sick of the cacophony of HNL, head over here.

This is the best place to stay on the island. Conversation, breakfast, accommodations, and scenery…read morecan't be beat. You are close to everything. We have stayed here twice, once in 2006 and then again right before our wedding in 2013. We love Tee and the family! I asked for a Gluten Free breakfast, and it was the best!

This Bed and Breakfast is amazing! It's right next to the beach (which my daughter loved),…read morewonderful hospitality, and the place is in great shape and is very clean! The big unit has a full kitchen with a dining room table, full fridge, a stove, and an oven. It has a washer and dryer, multiple beds, a TV, a huge couch, and a love seat. The big unit is very spaces, with a parking stool. If you want to park in the parking stool you need to go done the drive way which is narrow, or you can park on the road, which is really safe! The small unit has a queen or king size bed, a mini kitchen, no oven, microwave etc. It has a full size bathroom, and it accessible. I would say the small unit is for two people, ike a couple or a small family with one child. I would 100% come again! You should definitely stay here!

First off, this is more a vacation rental. This was our first trip out to Hawaii and we were…read morelooking for something on the Windward side of Oahu. I found this place while searching for bed and breakfast establishments. **Note to readers** Make sure to check for only registered lodgings, Hawaii is having issues with unregistered establishments. Checking for availability was a simple e-mail inquiry, though I could have called as well. Response was prompt and concise. Reserved room through e-mail and called to give them the credit card info. There are two units, both sectioned off from the house with private bathrooms, one with more space and a kitchen. We chose the smaller unit which was cheaper, only $75 a night for the end of January. The place is two blocks from the beach and there are two beach access points nearby. I was nervous, given the low price and my unfamiliarity with Kailua. All my fears were gone the minute I saw the place. A large bed, a private bathroom, a mini-fridge, microwave and toaster oven. Even a television with cable and room for our stuff. While not top of the line, the room was everything I expected. Barbara and her husband were gracious hosts. We had immediate answers to any questions and a nice patio with a pool at our disposal. Bottom line: if you want a nice, simple starting point for your daily excursions, check into Auntie Barbara's now. For the price and amenities offered it can't be beat. It missed four stars for only one reason: parking. The house is set back from the road down a narrow driveway flanked by a concrete wall and a fence. Parking next to the house and getting back out is a nightmare. Thankfully we were able to utilize street parking and walked down the driveway to our unit after the first day.

Really beautiful hotel glad I was able to walk around and check out the views inside of the hotel…read more The views of the hotel are really nice with amazing sunset beach views and you're also able to swim at the beach!

This review is difficult to write because The Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay has held a special place in…read moreour hearts for years. We got engaged here and have returned multiple times over the years, making countless memories. As a loyal Marriott member, I always looked forward to coming back. Unfortunately, this most recent stay left us feeling like the resort has lost the charm and hospitality that once made it so special. For the price guests pay to stay here, the experience simply does not match the cost. What stood out most was the apparent difference in how guests are treated compared to locals utilizing the pool and resort amenities. As paying resort guests, we often felt like an afterthought rather than valued customers. The pool and food service experience was particularly disappointing. The wait staff consistently came across as rude, rushed, and uninterested in providing the level of service you would expect from a luxury resort. While I don't place all the blame on the employees themselves, they appeared overworked, understaffed, and unsupported by management. When employees are not set up for success, it inevitably impacts the guest experience--and unfortunately, that's exactly what happened. Another odd aspect of the property is the collection of independent shops operating within the resort. Multiple times we were reminded that they were not affiliated with the hotel, which created a fragmented and somewhat uncomfortable experience. Rather than feeling like part of a cohesive luxury resort, it often felt like a collection of separate businesses sharing the same property. What makes this so disappointing is knowing what Turtle Bay used to be. It once had a unique, relaxed Hawaiian charm that made it worth returning to year after year. Today, it feels more like a tourist-focused revenue machine than the welcoming destination we remembered. For a resort carrying the Ritz-Carlton name and commanding premium prices, we expected much more. Sadly, after this visit, we don't feel any desire to return. It's unfortunate to say, but the memories we have from previous visits are far better than the experience we had this time around. I truly hope management takes a hard look at the guest experience and works to bring back the hospitality and character that made Turtle Bay such a special place in the first place.

Papaya Paradise offers an immaculately clean and comfy place to stay in a nice suburban…read moreneighborhood five minutes from some of Oahu's prettiest beaches. The two air conditioned rooms in which one can stay are attached to the home of the kindly proprietor, Jeanette, and encircle a jasmine-scented lanai and pool. All of the amenities I needed--sufficient outlets for my electronics, a TV, towels, lots of toiletries, a fridge for my leftovers, free parking--were on hand. If you're looking for a good breakfast, though, you'll need to go into the cute town that's three minutes away.

I spoke with Jeanette and reserved a room for my young child and I. She was very casual and said a…read morecheck in the mail for a $200 deposit would be fine. Our conversation was very pleasant and I was very excited to be staying there. I offered to pay with a credit card right away, but I was told they do not accept those. I was beginning my work week at the time we spoke. Jeanette requested I mail a personal check. I sent the check in the mail about six days later from the mainland. I received a voicemail eleven days later saying my reservation had been cancelled because she had not received my deposit within ten days. Jeanette never said anything about a ten day limit. Also, I am not sure why she expects a ten day limit when people are likely sending checks from various places in the world. Although displeased with her level of service, I asked Jeanette to please wait on her decision, as I had already put the check in the mail almost five days earlier and we were really looking forward to our stay there. She said she would wait one day for the check to arrive. I thanked her for that and said I hoped the postal service would come through for me in time. I gently suggested she make it clear on the phone to her customers about the ten day rule when reservations are being made, to limit any confusion about that. She responded saying she would consider that for the future and to now consider my stay with them cancelled. I was so surprised at this! I made attempts to be peaceful with Jeanette and even told her I was sorry she felt upset, and I had no intentions of making her feel badly. I told her I was just suggesting it for the ease of things. It seemed Jeanette could not accept she had contributed confusion to the situation, let alone be told that by a customer. I was very docile and non-agressive with Jeanette throughout the whole phone conversation. It is a shame she is so limited with her communication skills and was so defensive. In the end, I think I am really glad we are not staying there. I'd rather find out about this sort of problem beforehand, especially a place as personal and intimate as a B & B! Let's hope she sends my check back! :P