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Waikiki studio, panoramic view, lots of amenities, 10 min walk to the beach!

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9,8 von 10.
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1 Schlafzimmer1 BadezimmerPlatz fĂŒr 4 GĂ€ste

Beliebte Annehmlichkeiten

  • WĂ€schetrockner
  • Fitnessbereich
  • Klimaanlage
  • Waschmaschine
  • Whirlpool
  • ParkplĂ€tze verfĂŒgbar

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Honolulu, HI
  • Waikiki Beach Walk
    â€Ș10 Gehminuten‬
  • Ala Moana Center
    â€Ș15 Gehminuten‬
  • Waikiki Beach
    â€Ș3 Autominuten‬
  • Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    â€Ș14 Autominuten‬

Zimmer und Betten

1 Schlafzimmer (Platz fĂŒr 4 Personen)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 Queen-Bett und 2 Einzel-Futons

1 Badezimmer

Badezimmer 1

Seife · HandtĂŒcher werden bereitgestellt · Badewanne oder Dusche · Toilette · Shampoo · Haartrockner

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Waikiki studio, panoramic view, lots of amenities, 10 min walk to the beach!

One of the best views in a building known for its views! Mountains and park by day, Honolulu city lights by night.

I’m new to VBRO, so I’m discounting heavily until I can build up some reviews! I’m a “Superhost” on the other big platform and booked most nights quite far in advance. It might be hard to find an opening but I’ll make it worth your whileâ˜ș! I hear VRBO is a better system so I’d like to break in here.

My family is six generations deep in Hawaii. I live in California now and wanted to make a place in Hawaii that is both affordable and showcases the beauty of Hawaii. The principles of Aloha and Malama (tender, nurturing care) are real. Stay at my place and you’ll see😃🌮

I have one of the best cleaners in the building. She’s there six to seven days a week. The building also has a diligent 24/7 security staff which provides peace of mind for the families of very young or older travelers traveling alone. (Although I personally always feel safe in Waikiki🙂.)

I call my little place Hale Honu Kai, Home of the Sea Turtles🐱đŸŒș🌮because my guests travel thousands of miles to stay. And just like a sea turtles’ home, it is small and cozy, with everything you need for an extended stay.

Hale Honu Kai is by the two western bridges into Waikiki. The Hawaii Convention Center is only a few blocks up the street. Just a little further is Ala Moana, the largest outdoor shopping center in America. In the other direction, you’ll find the main strip of Waikiki with its luxury stores from Prada to Dior to Harry Winston.

When you head to the BEACH I've got you covered! You'll find a beach wagon in the room full of everything you need. Pop-up sun shelter for sun protection while wave-watching, beach chairs, beach towels, cooler, boogie boards (2 adult and 2 children), snorkel masks (2 adult), sand toys, coloring books and crayons for the kids.

I also stock the room with a selection of books you are welcome to take home with you! (My background is in literatureâ˜ș.)

Waikiki beach is world famous for a reason and the world comes to Waikiki. You can meet all kinds of people, have the most interesting conversations! Everyone is relaxed and happy because they're all on vacation. The waves are small and well-formed, perfect for learning to surf on. (Please don't take my boogie boards to the North Shore in the winter; they'll snap in two!)

I know Hawaii, I know Waikiki. I have outfitted Hale Honu Kai with exactly what you need for a long or short visit🙂. Plus you get me: virtual travel guideâ˜ș

Hale Honu Kai has a Queen bed plus a twin size futon foldaway AND a twin air bed (so I can sleep four in a pinch), a pack and play crib, an almost full-size refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, coffeemaker, rice cooker, AC, Smart TV, Netflix, Roku TV (which includes Live TV), WiFi. The WiFi is supposedly high speed, but I've heard for top techie types it's kind of slow. The little table is exactly the right height to work on a laptop. You'll get some good work done facing the window, looking up now and then to rest your eyes on the Ko'olau mountain range. Credit-card operated laundry machines on the 6th floor.

The room is small, only 247 square feet, and the building is dated (built in 1979), but that's what makes this space so affordable. You can relax knowing you're not paying an arm and a leg. I bought the room for the view: you'll see why when you come! Unobstructed, panoramic view.

You can use the beach wagon to go out to a full-size grocery store, so you really don't need a car. The best nearest grocery store is Foodland in the Ala Moana Shopping Center. It looks like a Whole Foods but with better prices. Times Supermarket is a little closer and across the street is Zippy's: a Hawaiian fast-food chain that has chili so good that people take it to the mainland in big tubs as gifts. Target, Walmart, Ross, and Don Quixote (a kind of Japanese Walmart—very popular with locals) are all a twenty minute walk away.

If you have little ones, the Honolulu Zoo is at the opposite end of Waikiki; you can plan a day around that. You can walk all the way there with little ones if you let them ride in the beach wagon at least half of it. I love children, hence the sand toys, puzzles, coloring books, crayons. I also have a Pack and Play for the littlest ones.

The building itself has an excellent breakfast/lunch place on the first floor. Locals line up every weekend at Creme Pot and I've met people who stay in the building when they visit Hawaii just so they can roll out of bed and go to Creme Pot! Unfortunately for them, I've also noticed there can be lines in front of Creme Pot's door even before they open. And they're so popular they only take cash, which is why there's an ATM in the lobby. It charges a 4.5% "service fee", so bring some cash with you! Creme Pot is French via Japan and Vietnam. It's owned and run by a husband (Vietnam) and wife (Japan) duo. Vietnam was a French colony for many years and there are a lot of people in Japan who love, love, love France. The couple has done a good job recreating France in Creme Pot. The food is excellent but lighter, not as heavy in butter as in France.

If you don't want to wait in line for Creme Pot, there's the excellent Maleko Bakery on the first floor. It's open from 4:30 am for jet-lagged tourists and closes at 12 noon. Excellent coffee and baked goods! Maleko does all the baking himself, and you will often see him manning the counter early in the morning. He's often there even after his "girls" get in. I don't know when he sleeps because he also has the pizza place across the breezeway from the bakery. He does all his baking for both places there.

There is a food truck gathering across the street. I hear it’s very good! All the Uber drivers know about it because locals ask to be dropped off there. Big variety, one of the the trucks is even vegan!

Hale Honu Kai is outfitted with basic cookware: pots, pans, dishes, cooking implements. There's a two burner hotplate and a nice cast iron frying pan. Cast iron is heavy, but there's nothing like it for even heat. I think you'll like it if you've never used it beforeâ˜ș . I also provide salt, pepper, coffee (both ground and instant), regular cooking oil, olive oil, and non-stick spray. Check the fridge for jam, ketchup, etc. There are ice cube trays in the freezer and also an ice machine on the sixth floor where the pool deck is. (The ice machine is to the left as you get out of the elevator, the pool deck is to the right.) In the bathroom besides the usual shampoo, conditioner and soap I stock bug spray (for hiking), sunscreen if you forgot yours, and other things. Take what you need and leave the rest. If you leave something you think other guests might like, you have my thanks!

These are things a private place can do that no hotel can. When you're at Hale Honu Kai, you're ohana (family)😌.

About the pool deck, you'll also find a jacuzzi (NOT a hot tub; Hawaii is too warm for hot tubs and indoor heating), and a BBQ. You use your key card to access it and when you want to get back into the building you push the big red button to the left of the door to unlock it. There is a hotel in my building, the Monarch Hotel, which charges a mandatory $17.50 per room per night "resort fee" for these facilities. I pay for them in my HOA fees and DO NOT charge my guests. We also have a tiny gym in the lower lobby (LL in the elevator) by the security office. You pay a $5 fee at the security office to have them set up a waiver for you and keep it in their records. After that, you never have to do the waiver again for your visit.

We have an excellent security staff 24/7 in the building. If you lose your key card you can get another one from them for $20 cash with ID. If you lock yourself out of the room (the door is heavy and it shuts automatically), they can let you back in, again with ID. Which can be a problem because people often keep their keycard with their ID. (If you don't have your ID, I can vouch for you over the phone. It will probably work because they all know my voice over the phone😅.)

The walkability of my location gives you a lot of flexibility. You really don't need a car because Waikiki itself has a lot to do and see. My recommendation is to Uber in from the airport and rent a car from downstairs only for the days you want to explore the island. We have some GREAT hikes on Oahu, it truly is a beautiful island and not very big. I have an arrangement with an Uber driver who takes all my guests to and from the airport for $25 (because often it's $50 even though the airport is only 15-20 minutes away). You can also take the City Bus if you only have carry-ons: $3 (cash, no change) takes you directly from the airport to Waikiki.

There's not one, but TWO car rental places downstairs, lobby level ("L" on the elevator). One is for fun vehicles and one is budget-friendly with mostly Smart cars. In fact, it's called "808 Smart Cars". If you rent from either, you get half off on the attached parking garage, which is usually $45 for one night, $40 if you book for more than one night. I hear two of their workers are crabby, though (the owner's daughter and her friend), so I would avoid it unless you have the half-off deal. I know a better place a short walk away. It’s $1 an hour and only for the hours you actually use.

I want my guests to feel as though Hale Honu is their home away from home and I have outfitted it as such. I have traveled the world; I know what it’s like to travel alone in unfamiliar places. I make sure my guests know they can contact me with any kind of question, any time. I can go anywhere, but I keep coming back to Hawaii, Oahu in particular. My goal is to provide a beautiful, comfortable, convenient, and affordable place for you to call home when you visit Hawaii. In my travels, I have seen many places with two or three of these attributes, but almost never all four at once🙂.

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Honolulu

Mitten in der Gegend Waikiki, einem Stadtteil von Honolulu, befindet sich dieses Apartment. Waikiki Beach Walk und Royal Hawaiian Center sind einen Ausflug wert, wenn du Lust auf Shoppen hast. Wer lieber die Natur der Region bewundern möchte, sollte Folgendes besuchen: Waikiki Beach und Kaimana Beach. Du möchtest deinen Aufenthalt in der Stadt mit dem Besuch eines spannenden Events oder einer Sportveranstaltung aufpeppen? Dann schau doch einmal hier vorbei: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex oder Neal S. Blaisdell Center. Beim Tauchen und beim Schnorcheln kannst du die umliegende Wasserwelt erkunden oder aber du stĂŒrzt dich beim Bergsteigen und beim Wandern ganz in der NĂ€he in ein Abenteuer mit festem Boden unter den FĂŒĂŸen.
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Honolulu, HI

In der Umgebung

  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 10 Gehminuten - 0.9 km
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 12 Gehminuten - 1.0 km
  • Ala Moana Center - 15 Gehminuten - 1.3 km
  • International Market Place - 17 Gehminuten - 1.5 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 3 Autominuten - 1.5 km

Fortbewegung vor Ort

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station – 28 Fahrminuten
  • Flughafen Daniel K. Inouye Intl. (HNL) – 28 Fahrminuten

Restaurants

  • â€ȘFood truck park - ‬1 Gehminute
  • â€ȘWaikiki Brewing Company - ‬3 Gehminuten
  • â€ȘMaleko Coffee and Pastries - ‬1 Gehminute
  • â€ȘSuzie Wong's Hideaway - ‬3 Gehminuten
  • â€ȘFook Yuen Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 Gehminuten

HĂ€ufig gestellte Fragen

Hat Waikiki studio, panoramic view, lots of amenities, 10 min walk to the beach! einen Pool?

Ja, diese Unterkunft verfĂŒgt ĂŒber einen Pool.

Ist Waikiki studio, panoramic view, lots of amenities, 10 min walk to the beach! haustierfreundlich?

Nein, in dieser Unterkunft sind Haustiere nicht erlaubt.

Wann ist der Check-in bei Waikiki studio, panoramic view, lots of amenities, 10 min walk to the beach!?

Check-in ab: 16:00 Uhr.

Wann ist der Check-out bei Waikiki studio, panoramic view, lots of amenities, 10 min walk to the beach!?

Check-out ist um 10:00 Uhr.

Wo befindet sich Waikiki studio, panoramic view, lots of amenities, 10 min walk to the beach!?

Dank der ausgezeichneten Lage (Waikiki) ist dieses Apartment zu Fuß nur 10 Minuten entfernt von: Fort DeRussy und Waikiki Beach Walk. Ebenfalls höchstens 15 Minuten entfernt: Royal Hawaiian Center und Hawaii Convention Center.

Bewertungen

9,8

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9,8/10

Sauberkeit

8,0/10

Zustand der Unterkunft

10/10

Check-in

9,6/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Lage

9,6/10

Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Bewertungen

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sukhleen P.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great stay

Everything was great !
Aufenthalt von 2 NĂ€chten im Januar 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Jonathan S.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Awesome Stay

Mai was a God send. She not only catered to our needs but went above and beyond..
Aufenthalt von 4 NĂ€chten im April 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Kevin G.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Lovely small room

Loved the location! Loved the food truck courtyard just across the street. The room is small, but we fit our group of 4. Just picked up the futon/air mattress during the day, and we were more out than in. Sonya was a very helpful host, giving lots of great info for any of my questions. Room was clean. Oh, and the beach wagon with beach chairs, sand toys and snorkels was amazing!
Aufenthalt von 6 NĂ€chten im Mai 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Charmaine K.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

I would stay again

I was traveling alone and this condo was perfect! Just was quick to respond to questions I had and checked in on me throughout my stay to make sure I had all I needed. Lots of information shared that I found helpful. Thank you
Aufenthalt von 10 NĂ€chten im MĂ€rz 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Serenus H.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Everything you need and more

The property was well stocked with whatever you could imagine you might need - from sunscreen and bodyboards to saran wrap and peanut butter. Inside, it was spotless - we walked around without shoes. Parking in Waikiki was an experience, but no worse than many big cities - just read the signs carefully! Sonya gave us some tips that allowed us to not pay a dime for parking for our entire trip; as a plus, the walk back along the canal after parking on Ala Wai Blvd is pretty fun and full of sights to see - crabs and fish in the water; canoe crews practicing on the river.
Aufenthalt von 5 NĂ€chten im Mai 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Meghan J.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation und Lage
We had a good stay at this budget-friendly studio apartment. The location was perfect for our trip—right between the beach and our family further inland—and we especially loved having the food trucks just across the street.The space is quite a bit more cluttered than the photos suggest, but it was well-stocked with essentials. We appreciated being able to cook a simple meal using the hot plate, and the A/C kept the apartment comfortably cool. The linens were clean, and the view from the unit is beautiful.Our 14-year-old slept on an air mattress, which took up most of the floor space in front of the fridge. The listing says it sleeps four, but be aware that the setup is tight: one person would need to sleep on a foam cot in the entryway/hallway, and another on the floor, which makes opening the fridge impossible and difficult to get to the bathroom.The bathroom appeared clean, though we did catch our feet a few times on the chipping linoleum.Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this place to someone with high expectations for space or aesthetics—but for a budget stay, it served its purpose well.The host was very kind and responsive, which we really appreciated.
Aufenthalt von 4 NĂ€chten im Juni 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Giselle A.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Charming little room

Our stay was great! The view is what makes this room a steal. It's an older building, but you get what you pay for. Sonya is a wonderful owner, and she is very knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time, and we would book this room again.
Aufenthalt von 7 NĂ€chten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sky H.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Just right, excellent value!

Sonya is an excellent, attentive and caring host! Hale Honu Kai is the perfect little getaway for 2, especially if you're on a budget. The price was right, and the room had all we needed for a home base during our 2 week adventure on Oahu. Sonya thought of just about everything! She provides enough kitchen supplies to help you enjoy some meals in the room and save money on having to go out for every meal. She even supplies beach items, including snorkel gear - a MUST in Hawaii. If you forgot first aid items, or ran out of your travel shampoo, no matter, it's all there! The rental comes with pool/jacuzzi/grill patio access too. Great for a night cap dip or relaxation. The mountain and cityscape views from the room are excellent to wake up to each morning. I could go on, but her listing really does speak for itself, between the photos and the detailed list of amenities. In summation, I can't recommend Sonya enough, and we certainly plan to book with her again. :)
Aufenthalt von 13 NĂ€chten im MĂ€rz 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Sara G.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

GREAT PLACE TO STAY NEAR WAIKIKI

The place was really comfortable, and even it was too hot in the outside, the apartment kept cool all times by only opening the windows (we didn't use the AC). The place is just as advertized, cozy place with beatufil views and in a good neighborhood to stay. I travelled with my husband and daughter. We spent most of our time outside in the beaches so the snorkeling equipment that was in the apartment was really helpfull. Sonya was really nice, she had a detail for our little one that make her too happy. All instructions for the check in were clear so we didn't have any trouble. I highly recommend Sonya Place for staying in Waikiki area.
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im Juli 2024

10/10 – Hervorragend

Mia K.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
This was a great place to stay. The host was very helpful.
Aufenthalt von 7 NĂ€chten im Juni 2025

8/10 – Gut

Meghan J.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts
VerbesserungswĂŒrdig: Kommunikation
House was nice and roomy. Kitchen was sparsely appointed (one pot and one pan), but plenty of living space and comfy beds. Our stay was interrupted by a realtor showing the house to potential buyers who walked in on my wife coming out of the shower. I let the host know about this as well as all the trash and poison ivy all over the back yard and got no response until weeks after my trip. Overall a decent stay that could have been five stars if a little more care had been taken and/or the host was more responsive.
Aufenthalt von 4 NĂ€chten im Juni 2025

10/10 – Hervorragend

Brandon B.

Gut: Sauberkeit, Check-in, Kommunikation, Lage und Genauigkeit des Onlineauftritts

Great place for the value

Aufenthalt von 7 NĂ€chten im Mai 2025

8/10 – Gut

MEG

Gut: Sauberkeit, Zustand der Unterkunft und Kommunikation
Aufenthalt von 3 NĂ€chten im Dezember 2024

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