I had a fantastic 7 months renting at the Ala Wai apartments! I had 4 different studios all together - Apt B in the bungalow building and apt 210, 310, and 410 in the main building.
My stay wouldn't have been amazing without the management team. Denise and Stella are there to help you with whatever you need. Their quick and prompt care and attention are priceless. More than anything, I'm going to miss them so much for their friendship and kindness. They really made me feel at home!
Everything is as as pictured, and the amenities are just as described. I read everything and asked everything before i rented. I got exactly what i signed up for, and i was not disappointed.
So you know, the bungalows are smaller than the studios and are right on the busy Ala Wai Blvd. They have that 50s charming feel about them with hardwood floors and built ins. The studios in the main building are like a basic hotel room. If being on a busy area and noise are an issue for you, then please choose somewhere else. I don't understand past guests who complain about the noise in their reviews when in the description of the place, they explicitly tell you about it and will even provide you with ear plugs. Hello??? I've lived in big cities and am use to a vibrant neighborhood so it was a non issue for me.
Kitchen is well equipped. I cooked a lot, and if i needed cleaning products, trash bags, paper towel or another pan, they were more than accommodating. Toilet paper? Detergent for the wash? Yup! Just ask! They even lent me a toaster they had extra in their store room. The wifi was fast, and each apartment has its own router and cable tv. The air conditioning is great, and there is a laundry facility in the ground level open air garage area under the building. The bungalow building also has a washer and dryer at the back outside. Denise is in the office at the back of the bungalow building Mon to Fri to help you, and Stella is there on the weekends. Most of all, you are right in the middle of Waikiki - everything is very convenient. The beach is a few blocks away, ABC store, bus stop, International Marketplace shopping mall, and several restaurants all within a 5 minute walk. I was lucky enough to stay here and experience Waikiki when tourism was next to none because of Covid. Empty beaches? Never again. It was truly a unique situation. Good memories!
I would come back and stay here again for sure! Highly recommended!