I recently experienced my very first vacation condo rental at Marine Surf. And let's just say, my…read moreexperience was beyond expectations! Marine Surf is centrally located in the heart of Waikiki where you can literally walk to the beaches, bus stops, the International Market Place, tons of ABC stores, vast amounts of shopping stores and food places. There's even a shopping plaza a few steps from the front entrance of the condominiums. With the condo I stayed at, it came with an assigned parking slot in the parking garage. There is a magnetic key which is required to enter the garage structure and also is required when you use the elevators to go on any level (except the 1st floor). I pretty much felt safe and secure while staying at Marine Surf for the week. There are laundry rooms available where you need a specific card (given by the owners) which credit can be refilled by making payment at the card machine in the lobby. There is also a swimming pool on the 4th floor if you do not feel like swimming in salty waters. The only con I can think is the the slight noise level when I have the balcony sliding door open. Because it is in the heart of Waikiki, I can hear the buses go by, people walking/chatting, the nearby bars playing music. However, when the sliding door is close, the noise was at a bare minimum, and I slept so well each night. Bobber, the owner of the studio condo I rented from has two studios next to each other. He calls both of his studios, WaikikiLux because one ... it is in Waikiki, and two ... both of his studios provides the luxurious experience with beautiful interior designing and furniture, clean full kitchen, fully stocked necessities (like cooking equipment, bathroom toiletries, beach towels, iPod docking system, etc). For more information or if you would like to rent at WaikikiLux, go to: http://www.vrbo.com/190725. I definitely recommend renting a condo rather than staying at a hotel because it is cheaper and you feel like you are living as a local resident in Hawaii! And Marine Surf is a great place to rent!

Love this place. Weve stayed at 3 vacation rentals on O'ahu, this is the cleanest most immaculate…read moreplace so far. Will plan to return again and again.

Similar to other reviewers' comments, this was not a good experience and I do not recommend booking…read morethrough this company. We rented in May 2025 at the Ilikai, which is a great location and has a lot of amenities but the units can be dated or upgraded, so the pricing depends upon what you want and the actual condition of the unit. In our case I felt we rented for a good value, however upon arrival and after the experience, that was not at all the case. It is very much a "churn & burn" rental agency, doing to least to maximize the revenue. Here are the issues we had: 1. Unsanitary Conditions: The unit was extremely dirty upon arrival, with visible (black) mold and filth in the showers, vents, and air conditioning unit--posing a clear health risk. 2. Air Conditioning Failure: The A/C did not function for 8 of the 10 days of our stay, during a period of high temperatures. This rendered the unit extremely uncomfortable and at times unbearable during the full heat of the day. 3. A/C Leak Incident: After the second repair attempt, A/C unit leaked water directly onto a bed where my child was sleeping. This is both dangerous and distressing. 4. Privacy Violation: A maintenance technician entered the unit without notice or consent while I was undressed, violating my personal privacy and safety. 5. Damaged Furnishings: Several pieces of furniture were broken or in very poor condition, creating both an aesthetic and safety issue. 6. Refused additional linens: I asked for a refresh of towels and was told I only receive one set of towels and linens on day 1, even though we rented for 10 days. This is truly unsanitary and unacceptable after that many days. I was advised to wash my own linens in the laundry area, at my own cost. I also asked for an additional blanket and was refused. This is in direct contrast to their website listing. 7. Withheld Personal Property: Upon vacating the unit, I discovered that personal belongings had been left and kept by the property management. Management acknowledged the belongings and agreed to return them, and I sent a pre-paid shipping label to expedite that action. Despite requests, these items have not been returned. Ultimately after several back & forth the agency said they "lost" it and they don't have to do any more than that. Wow.

Love the Ilikai, great location and views and we have previously booked through a different agency…read more Unfortunately, this time we used hawaiian vacation properties (HVP) and rented a room for 4 (room 524... ONLY SLEEPS 3 GUESTS) and upon arrival found a 'queen sofa bed' that might be as long as a queen bed's width but is about 4 feet wide, so not way to comfortably sleep 2 people on a bed smaller than a double bed:( Also NO SHEETS for the 'queen' sofa bed...I needed to email and phone them, then email again the next day before I got a response that bedding was coming but it came the next day. So we slept 2 nights with no sheets on a filthy tiny couch. In the email from HVP I was told this bed only slept one, however, when I asked where the fourth guest should sleep since they advertise this as a room that sleeps 4, they ignored me (so only a king bed and this 'queen' sofa for 1 is provided). When I asked for a cot to be brought in, they told me no extra furniture is allowed. So no solution or apology, a room that advertised sleeping for 4 and we input 4 guests into the booking site, and they ignored that this is FALSE ADVERTISING. Of interest they have also not provided me with an opportunity to review our stay which explains the reviews on their website! After offered no solution, I asked for some $ compensation and again was ignored. This is not how people should spend their vacation time so we moved on and enjoyed our week! Now back home and two of us still have sore backs ten days later from alternating who got to squish on the couch vs a saggy king mattress. Of note, this is by far the dirtiest room we have ever stayed in at the Ilikai and all other countries with marked up/chipped drywall and cabinets/fridge in need of cleaning the grime build up. HVP if you would advertise the sleeping accommodations honestly, we could have avoided this suite and booked a room that would have slept our family of 4 comfortably..... we love the ilikai and will return but will only rent from companies that are honest and care about guest experience. An honest company would revise the post and say it sleeps 3 and apologize/compensate for the misrepresentation. BTW the maid who brought the sheets confirmed what HVP rep said in the email, that this is a room for 3 and not 4, but their ad still says it is even 2 weeks after they told me it is only meant for 3 guests. To be clear I contacted HVP several times asking for bedding as well as making the problem of no proper sleeping for 4 guests as 2 couldn't fit in the sofa bed (called a queen which implies 2 people in listing when it states sleeps 4 guests) tge reply came that the sofa bed sleeps only 1 then I asked for a cot in order for this room to accommodate 4 guests and was told that us not allowed so I again replied asking what they suggest we do to accommodate 4 guests and that some $ should be returned if this place does not sleep 4. This was all ignored do please do not now say you would have jumped at the opportunity to help us. We had to stop emailing you and m as he the choice to enjoy our vacation as we already spent 2 nights before sheets showed up for the sofa bed and we were done wasting our precious family vacation time so please do not imply otherwise.

While staying at the Hilton Waikiki Beach we started the process of booking a luau, Pearl Harbor…read moretour, etc...typical tourist stuff. Decided to talk to the concierge, which is handled through Expedia Local Expert. We were so glad we did. In under a half hour we took care of all of our plans, paid for it, and received some good info on what to do and the best way to enjoy Oahu. The concierge, Kim Urban, was very professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant to deal with. Made the trip so much better. If you are staying at the Hilton Waikiki Beach (or anywhere nearby) I highly recommend this service, and particularly Kim Urban.

Guest Services... If…read moreyou've ever been to Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center chances are you've been to this part of this massive shopping center in the heart of Waikiki which is located on the ground floor of Building B as this seemingly simple with usually a single staff does a lot more than it seems. For myself it's mostly for parking validation as with purchase of $25 at any biz which you must provide ID along with same day receipt Hawai'i residents and military has 3 hours of parking for free which is a great incentive to support some of our local biz in this area. They also complimentary cultural activities schedule that's they provide in parts of the mall including Ukulele lesson right at Helumoa Hale which is amazing. As the RHC also have various seasonal promotions gifts with purchase are picked up here as well not to forget that it is a guest services spot so for any questions this is the place for it all. Thank you!

Aloha Aina Eco Tours is awesome! Although the tours are geared towards Japanese speaking tourists,…read morewho needs to speak Japanese to just go and enjoy a hiking tour? They have pick up / drop off service from hotels in Waikiki so that makes it all the more convenient. They also do hiking tours, not only on Oahu, but on the outer islands as well. Check them out!

This is not a hotel or resident, this post is a scam. This is in fact a substation for Hawaiian…read moretelcom. Do not give any money to this person thinking you will stay here. You will be sorry To whomever keeps posting this as a living space. Karma is a bitch and the law will eventually catch up to you.

This place was beautiful and clean all the way down to the restaurant/ bar. We highly recommend…read morestaying here its decent in price as well. Close to everything.

It's the best Airbnb I've ever stayed in! This place offers beautiful hospitality, and the location…read moreprovides such privacy and serenity. Don't be deterred by the roads leading to the Airbnb; once you arrive at the resort, you'll be amazed and blown away by the warm welcome. The house has numerous amenities, including air hockey and plenty of games, making you feel like you're in an arcade. The kitchen is gorgeous, and the backyard is incredible, featuring a serene waterfall that adds to the relaxation. There's so much to appreciate about this place! It offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You'll be surprised by the peaceful atmosphere and the convenience of having everything in one location. The game room hosts various options, from a pool table to air hockey, ensuring plenty of games to enjoy. Overall, this Airbnb truly offers a unique and relaxing experience!

The Ilima Hotel is fantastic - free parking, professional and friendly staff, very clean rooms. We…read morestayed in a room with one king bed and one double bed for three adults. Our room was on the 14th floor and I requested that ours face the mountains. It was a peaceful view onto the Ala Wai canal where there were rowing teams, people walking. There was street noise from cars and trucks occasionally. Restaurants, the International Market., Target, ABC stores, and a popular udon place, are less than a block away. Waikiki beach is about three blocks away. I started referring to the hotel as "home". it was easy to find the hotel while walking around as it has the pink trim. This came in handy for me one time. The room is more than double the size of similar ones in other hotels. The three of us could spread out and not feel cramped. Ask for beach towels at the front desk. There was a laundry basket in the closet although we didn't use the washer and dryer on the third floor. Also, two folding "tables" for carry-ons, and a safe. It was thoughtful to see unique, small touches. For example, in the bathroom, the glasses were not only covered in plastic, they were inverted and tied in a knot. . I've never see this in 60 years at many hotels. I noticed. We used the large-sized fridge and microwave. If you'd like to cook, there's an electric stove top, pots, pans, dish towels, new kitchen sponge and new mini dish soap. Thank you, Ilima Hotel!!

My husband and I have stayed here 3 times in the last year and will probably be our "go to" from…read morenow on. What we like the most is the free parking. However, the amount of parking is limited and the size of the parking stalls are very small. We had a medium sized SUV (Ford Explorer) the first time we stayed here and it was challenging to park. We had regular sized cars the next 2 times and it was still tight but better. We've always managed to find parking but they do offer parking for the over flow across the street but I believe there is a fee. This is an older Hotel. Nothing fancy but we found it very spacious. Tons of room to unpack 2 suitcases and for all the packages you'll have after full days of shopping. There's a full kitchen set up including an electric burner, microwave, sink, dishes, utensils, a dining table with 4 chairs and a full sized refrigerator. Nothing special about the bathroom but it is clean. The A/C is amazing!! The first time we stayed here our room was facing the Ala Wai and it was very quiet. The other times our room faced the bar next door and it was loud and noisy but it didn't bother us. If you prefer quiet, maybe request a room facing the Ala Wai. It is located 1 block away from the back side of the International Market Place. Walking distance to Starbucks and some eating places. Compared to other places in Waikiki, it is reasonably priced and you don't have to add on that daily parking fees. Again, nothing fancy at all but a comfortable and clean place to rest.