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    The pool
    Ligia C.

    Great place very close to downtown Hollywood and the beach! Wonderful place for families or just for a single person great place to spend vacation in and enjoy the warmth!!

    Kmaintl L.

    Stay at the Waikiki Banyan last 12 trips. Our new favorite since 2020. Property Manager keeps the unit well maintained. Big plus in Unit T2-3110 is there's a UV/Carbon water filter installed and we drink a lot of water daily at no bottle water cost because Property Manager includes stainless steel water bottles. (Photos of the unit from the listing. AirBnB T2-3110)

    A fun place to eat, especially on Mondays when The Barefoot Boys perform.  Outside seating,  No reservations.  Short walk from the Banyan.
    Karen H.

    We are long time visitors to Hawaii. We have stayed many places but we have stayed here the last two times and will stay here again in Sept. The rooms we get are full kitchens and roomy. Is a block or two back from the beach but we have had partial ocean view when there. One of the reasons we have stayed there is because we do get parking. The front desk is very friendly. It is just E of being centrally located on Wikiki beach but definitly walkable (we don't use our car except to take day trips which we do alot). To date we have not had any issues with the elevators. We tend to go off season but in Dec we were there from the 16th until the 25th. Lots of people. But again no problems. Close to the zoo, Kapiolani Park.

    this was such a fun treat!!! I am vegan so its hard finding good places to eat in waikiki

    Sarah M.

    This place had very simple check in and check out with door codes! Brilliant! The views were spectacular if you get lucky enough to have ocean views you can watch the surfers on their waves from your balcony! The room I was in equally shared a view with diamond head which was the best of both worlds! The bed in the bedroom was comfortable and I love that they had dividers from the living room area! I also enjoyed having a kitchen so I can make breakfast in the morning!

    View from 1706
    Michelle J.

    View from 1706 partial ocean view as well as partial Mountain View. During the evening you can see partial sunset.

    View from canal room

    Great location Great amenities I would stay here again if I came back as rooms have everything you need

    Backed up lav. sink
    Hector S.

    This property is mixed HOA and hotel. Tower 1 unit 1509 is not managed by the hotel, therefore do not expect housekeeping services, fresh linen, or towels. Be ready to be your own house keeper! We arrived after 10pm on a Thursday and our door code was not working. Went to the front desk to ask for help and they told us to call the number on the confirmation email because that unit was privately owned and managed by another company. We called the after hours number on the email, and after being on hold for ten minutes, they instructed us on how to reprogram the entry lock keypad. The unit was a huge disappointment, it was filthy and smelled like mildew and sewage. The bathroom was the worst! We had to maintain the door shut at all times to contain the smell. The towels provided were old and dirty. All the dish towels in the kitchen smelled rancid. The stove was dirty and the fridge froze everything we put in it. The pictures online for KOKO Resort are not accurate. And don't even get me started on the pool, there were used bandaids floating in this foggy water. STAY AWAY! Spend the extra money and stay at the Hilton.

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    Joey M.

    Da Scene: Very fortunate to remote work from Northern California for a month to be home for the holidays. Spent 1st 3 weeks where else... da Banyan! Fond memories not just of weekend get-togethers of my youth, but several family stays over the years, the Waikiki Banyan has never disappointed. Da Stay: 1st 3 weeks of December 2020 was picture perfect weather, with daily sunrises and sunsets that just stunned you. We rarely cooked, mostly re-heated stuff, patronizing the many small businesses offering in Waikiki and Kaimuki. Onsite the pool, coffee shop and grocery store were great, only missing ICE, had to hit Longs or Foodland. 1 block from Waikiki beaches, steps form high-end and plate lunch dining. I honestly can't think of a better locale. Da Service: Staff were always helpful, safety was paramount. Security, Front Desk, store staff were all great. Although capacity did rise just before Christmas (lots of people all of a sudden) and we moved to another property for the last leg of our trip. Elevator rides varied with some patrons choosing to break protocols... not the facility's fault. On booking... BE CAREFUL. We were in unit 2014, a prime corner spot. We've booked all sorts of properties through VRBO and this was the 1st time we had any issues. They have always been great. 3rd party booking mgt. was RED Awning and I will NOT be booking any properties managed by them again. Ask if the property is actually managed by the owner or or another mgt. company. Will post separately for VRBO and Red Awning if possible. The Waikiki Banyan property itself? THEY RULE.

    Outside balcony view INCREDIBLE
    Spring G.

    The three and the review is literally only for the floors .. unbelievably slippery busted my ass a good two time so wear rubber slippers . No socks .. not barefoot wear flip flops or lose your life lol !! Good times family vibe and unbelievably breathtaking views !!!

    Our view from our room
    Brad P.

    My friends and I did a staycation here for our little holiday get together. We loved the rooms because it was big enough for the 4 of us. It was a suite type room equipped with a full kitchen, fridge, a sofa couch, a dining table, two double beds, and full bathroom. It was spacious for us so we really felt at home. Their website, could use a little updating since some of their amenities were no longer there such as the Sauna and snack bar near the pool. The exterior of the hotel can use a little updating as well to make it look pleasing, but it was still a nice place. The location of the hotel, is convenient. Only a block away from the beach and about a 5 min walk away from the International Market Place. There are also a lot of eateries nearby as well. The hotel has its own coffee shop and mini mart downstairs. The only downside of the hotel was the parking and the elevators. The elevators take awhile, you are stuck waiting for awhile or even more than once as sometimes the elevators are full so you have to catch another one. They provide public parking as well so its mixed with the guests parking. We came back late one night and the parking garage was full. So their security guard had to direct us to find a spot on the lower level. We took one of the last two spots we saw, to which he told us, "I guess will be full after that one". Overall the hotel was adequate and we enjoyed our stay. FYI: They do Kama'aina discounts for room rates.

    Children's play area and tennis court
    Rosa C.

    This was our first try at an Airbnb and have been pleasantly surprised. We picked this condo for the location near Waikiki Beach and also due to Brian being a super host. Figured we couldn't go wrong. He had just finished renovating the unit before we arrived and there were still glitches here and there. For example a couple of outlets were almost impossible to plug cords into. The TV was broken when we arrived. However Brian was very responsive and got a replacement for the TV right away. As well he explained the ins and outs of the garage and pool area. The unit itself was tastefully done with a single shower, two queen beds and a pull down couch. It was a tight fit with all of our suitcases but we managed. The kitchen was well stocked with cups, plates and utensils. Everything was very clean. Inside the unit was one window AC unit which was sufficient to cool down the room when necessary. We had decent weather throughout our stay so we didn't turn it on much. Outside of the condo it was obvious the condominium building needed a bit of renovations but it was fine. The pool was of decent size and had a good crowd most of the day. As was the hot tub right next to it. Both were above the parking garage. There was also a tennis court that was closed. As well there was an area for grilling and most of the grills were available. The garage was the only downside to the whole stay. Yes parking was free which was great! (As was internet if anyone is asking). However the spacing was tight and the ceiling was very low. We drove a Ford Explorer and the antennae kept hitting the top of the ramps going up and down. We weren't the only cars barely squeaking by. They had a space for oversized cars but that didn't include every suv out there! Also there's no elevators in the garage which when dragging suitcases down flights can be a hassle. I would definitely highly recommend this Airbnb. It was well worth the price and the location is fant

    Wowzer, $30 for 24 hrs parkin? I will take it.  Cheaper than the $50 a night with  Hyatt and Hilton parking strutures.

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    So can someone confirm if it is free parking or not?

    Parking is not free, it's $30 / day. But if you are renting a unit from an owner and they purchased a parking pass, they might include it in your rental price.

    Is it available for 4 nights only?

    Best to check calendar for availability.

    How far is the Waikiki Banyan from airport HNL?

    About 10 miles. Depending of time of day, it's 25min+ drive.

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    Sky Tower  - Great view of the wonderful Sky Tower Apartments from across Spencer Street, down Ward Ave.

    Sky Tower

    (3 reviews)

    I wanted to write this review on how amazing Sky Tower Apartments are especially Martin. As a…read morevendor he has been amazing with his communication skills and being so organized in juggling us and other vendors to serve the residence and keep the building immaculate. He is also always there to answer our calls right away. Working together with him has been great . From the way he talks to the residence in helping them understand what we are there to do and being on another level with them .I can tell from the way the residence talk to him that they trust all his does for them. Sky Tower Apartments is lucky to have him. Keep up the good work.

    Ok let me start by addressing things that this previous person made comments on…read more 1. Only idiots with self entitled attitudes would comment on racism because they think everyone is racist towards them and don't see the fact that they themselves are assholes. 2. The pool being disgusting is one of the many reasons why they went through a lot of resident managers because the others weren't pulling their weight. I challenge anyone to look at the pool now. It's absolutely stunning! 3. It's a 60+ year old building so the fact that Frank and the board are taking the time to address issues for repair to bring this old building into the 21st century is remarkable, But of course an owner would appreciate and understand this more than a renter because the value of their property is going up. 4. They have vestibules on each end of the corridors with trash bins that people dump in. Every morning the maintenance guy comes and empties it. That's the equivalent of having a trash chute. The doors closed ensure the smell doesn't go into the units. Overall Sky Tower is an amazing complex with a diverse community. Sure it's not a luxury condo, but it's a step above your average multi dwelling unit. Frank may have his faults but so does everyone else, we're not perfect, and he CARES about the building and the people in it. I wholeheartedly recommend the building to anyone who is interested in buying/renting and its amazing staff to back it up!

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    I spend a lot of time at this building as I am a dog walker and I have clients that live here. In…read moremany ways, it is my second home. The residents that live here are amazing, the security team is awesome, and the building has a wonderful sense of community. If you are looking for a place to live in downtown Honolulu that is at the heart of the city, I would definitely recommend this apartment complex.

    We lived here a few years ago. We were super excited to live in such a beautiful complex. But like…read moreothers have said, we didn't notice the downside until a few months in. You do get an amazing view, but you can't open any windows; so yes, you're stuck with the AC being on 24/7. ALSO, if the power goes out, you have no other source of ventilation/cooling. As others have said, the walls are stupidly thin. We were in a unit about a nightclub/bar, I think it was called Scarlet's? Anyways, despite being over 20 floors up, we could HEAR the music, people yelling, etc. Not just that, the unit next to me, had a domestic dispute, so I heard them arguing and then one of them kicking the front door in. Our unit was also missing some vanity fixtures, and despite being there for a year, we never received them. The fire alarms kept going off, so it was impossible to tell if it was a real emergency situation or just mechanical/electrical error. The parking is also small and expensive for you (as the tenant). It's also expensive for visitors as there is no visitor parking, so my family/friends wouldn't visit often despite us being in a prime, beautiful location. We also had an issue with management and an incident that happened on property. A tenant had gotten into a confrontation with my husband in the elevator, then proceeded to vandalize his car and threaten us. PS - my child was with my husband and in the car as this person punched and hit my husband's car with a parking cone. We even had police escort us home as we were afraid that this individual would actually come after our family. Anyways, management did little to ease our worries. The most we got was that the tenant had moved out of the building, we heard he moved to the 9th island.

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    Kalihi

    The worst place you can imagined living. Noisy everyday. Day & night. Kids running around even at…read moremidnight. If I can give no star I will. It was easy to apply. But it was a hell getting out of the place. Cockroaches 24/7.

    DO NOT RENT HERE! Once you move in, they don't care about you AT ALL! I've had SO MANY issues, and…read more0 was resolved. 1. Clogging issues all the time! Your kitchen sink, shower tub, toilet will NEVER be clean, you know why? cause sewage from other apartments will come out from your sink and tub. Wanna see other people's food scrapes, dirt, hair balls, or even kids toys in your sink? Wanna experience the feeling when you come home and thought somebody had broken into your home when you see a random toy in your tub? Come live here! 2. Strict rules. Ok, I understand, but no plants on the balcony?? If I can't put plants on the balcony, what can? I even took a photo of their "periodic inspection" notice because of how ridiculous this is. 3. Speaking about "periodic inspection", they will randomly go to your apartment for no reason! their reason is "periodic inspection". figure it out yourself what that means. 4. Parking spot is SO small that you can NOT get out of the car. I'm only 120 lbs adult woman driving a 2 door sedan, and if I can't get out, I believe most people can't. Asked the office if I can get another parking spot, all I got was sarcasm like idk how to park. Asked if I can park anywhere temporarily? Nope, they will toll your car. Park on the street? Nope, you have to move it after certain hours, so figure it out yourself, maybe lose weight first and then park. 5. The renovation materials are so cheaply made. The curtain blinds are so flimsy that it would just fall off by itself. Called the office to fix it, and guess what? YOU are responsible to pay for it. 6. I personally went into their office and told the employees that I will be moving out on XXX day. The front desk also said she will tell the people in charge. This was way before their 28 day notice policy. Got a phone call 8 days before the move out day and told me I didn't notify them. They didn't care what I said and covered their mistake and charged me another 28 days of rent. So basically I have to pay extra rent for the mistakes THEY made, and they don't care. The list goes on and on, but if you want to deal with a company like this, live here and hate on your own decision!

    Symphony Honolulu

    Symphony Honolulu

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    This condominium is located across the street from the Blaisdell. Located on Ward Ave and Kapiolani…read moreBlvd. A high end dealership is located next to Symphony, as well as, a small store between the dealership and the condominium. I have a couple of friends who live in this building. There's 8 guest stalls on the ground level and about 10 on the second floor - there's a turn right before the gates. Check in your car woth the front desk, as well as, the guest your visiting. Sometimes they ask and they know what number. Depending where the event is, the security will activate the elevator so you'll be able to press the button. Sometimes there is a glitch so you may have to go back to the security desk. 7th floor is where the activities are held. Cabanas, infinity pool, theater room, gym, yoga room, bbq areas, and much more. It's a great area to hold different functions. Great view of Ward area. It's a very relaxing area. Parking can be difficult some days. Since guest parking is limited, Kapiolani is the closest street parking. Weekdays and Saturdays opens at 630pm, Sundays and holidays open all day.

    Symphony is gross. The people that live in the building are gross. Some of the units on my floor…read morehad multiple families crammed into one unit, 10+ people in a one bedroom unit. Rude, loud, and cooking disgusting smelling food stinking up the hallways. There was an old mama san drying her laundry on the pool deck bushes one day, just like back in The Old Country. Blows my mind how a "luxury Condominium" doesn't screen their tenants/owners. Trying to use the amenities on the weekend are a joke. Pools packed with all their extended family and friends just taking advantage of the building, bbq's, and dinning halls. I ended up moving to Waiea. Never been happier.

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