When booking a condo or airbnb, a list of amenities is great but if you're like me, you rely on reviews to give you perspective. I am confused by those who have given this 5 stars. Anyone seeking a 5 star place to stay needs to look elsewhere. The Royal Kuhio is great - I've stayed there before and would stay there again - but it isn't 5 stars. It is conveniently located and the parking garage is a plus. That said, here is my perspective on this unit. It is an acceptable space for two people who are mostly out and about. It faces Kuhio so if you're standing on the balcony you can see the ocean between the buildings. This also means you can hear the street noise. This wasn't a problem so much at night as it was around 5:30-6am when garbage trucks make their rounds. No one's fault but that's the reality.
There is a window AC unit and if it runs nonstop it keeps the room comfortable but not necessarily cool.
The kitchen has the essentials. The dishwasher isn't bolted in so it will fall forward when you open it. The kitchen is stocked with a few basics like silverware, cooking utensils, a few pots, and frying pan but it doesn't have coffee filters, foil or plastic wrap, salt and pepper, a baking sheet, or dish soap. You will find others better stocked than this. No soap?
There is a divider you can pull to close the space between the bedroom and living room/kitchen if you want. The bed is a nice size and there is a tall dresser for storage and two closets. As of this review, the mattress needs to be replaced. That is the most lumpy, saggy mattress I've ever slept in.
The bathroom vanity area is off the bedroom with a separate room for toilet and shower. It has the usual humidity issues but the space just isn't kept clean. Long hairs on the floor and the baseboards are caked with dust and grunge that can be wiped off if someone could be bothered. The shower curtain liner was covered with pink mold on the inside but they replaced it quickly when asked.
This isn't a hotel so bring your own toiletries. The only thing provided is the cheap bar soap that leaves that soapy residue. No biggy but it's good to know. You can always pop down to the ABC store and get something yummy smelling for the stay.
The management was very friendly and responsive. We were able to check in early, which is nice when you come from the mainland. If they were to clean it better and add a few common kitchen things, it could be a 4-star value/nice place to stay for a week.