I had a long term stay at Captain Cook Resort for about a month.
The staff had great communication. I also want to commend them for their sympathy. I had to suddenly come to Hawaii for the passing of a family member and the staff was extremely accommodating with our requests. Another example is when our coffee pot broke and the staff replaced it for us.
Another big plus was the location. It's closer to the Diamond Head side of Waikiki so it's perfect for people that like to go on runs. Walking wise, it's about 15 minutes to get to International Market and it's very close to everything.
To highlight additional positives
- it was great to have central AC
- the parking was covered with the stay (it can be costly if you have to pay for daily parking). They provide a parking pass that you can keep in your car and you'll present it each time you leave the parking structure.
- the Airbnb has an electronic keypad so you don't have to worry about bringing a key with you
- shower pressure was great!
- the bathroom had plenty of counter space for toiletries
- there's a nice double towel rack and a towel hook so you can comfortably hang 3 towels
- there's a nice view of Diamond Head if you go on the far right side of the patio. You can also see the ocean which was super nice to see swimmers/surfers/sailors in the distance (as an FYI, there's a building that is in front of the airbnb but you can still see around it and view the ocean) . I would say the main view you get is Kapi'olani Regional Park, which was lovely to see.
- there are 2 twin beds but if you leave the staff know before you start your stay, they'll push them together to make a king sized bed
- the couch has a built in bed which is actually really large
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Some things that couldn't be controlled was the noise. Since we stayed during the pandemic, we were working from home most of the day. This is to provide a heads up for people that sensitive to sound. It was strange, but when the people upstairs made movements, we would hear sounds similar to a marble dropping on the floor.
As an FYI for people that like hard beds, the beds are on the softer end.
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Overall we enjoyed our stay and the multiple pros outweigh the few cons. I just wanted to provide additional details for people deciding on long term stays.