Pros:
- free parking!!
- extremely clear day-of instructions on how to get there, checkin, etc. with helpful and friendly concierge texts.
- very comfortable mattress and pillows. I know this is all relative to the person, but the mattress was rather firm and didn’t cave/wasn’t springy like some hotel/Airbnb mattress. I had the best non-home sleep ever, and this is the most important when you’re on vacation!
- great shower water pressure with different shower head settings.
- strong wall a/c unit.
- sweet welcome gift celebrating our reason for going to Hawaii.
- random assortment of beach stuff (we used a beach mat and two beach chairs, but there is also a kicking board, an inflatable tube, etc.).
Cons:
- the shower could use some quick fixes. The curtain rod and rings are very rusty, making it feel dirty and making it hard to open and close the curtain easily. The curtain itself is too light so it keeps billowing in while showering (the shower is a tight space so it mattered). I think new a rod and acrylic rings plus a weighted curtain could make a big difference. The stainless steel soap holder wobbles and the shower knob fell off every day. These all seem like small inconveniences, but they get frustrating after long days at the beach!
- popcorn ceiling leaves debris on the dining table from time to time. Just be mindful before eating, but it didn’t pose too big a problem for us. We ate dinner in for 3 of our evenings.
- one small set of toiletries, not nearly enough for two people for five nights. We bought more at the local Walmart, which is probably better anyway for beach hair and sunscreen bodies.
Overall:
Each floor has only four units so it’s a cozy place away from big hotel hustle bustle. Pleasurable stay at great value with communicative staff. If you’re looking for a 4.5 or 5 star stay/feel, look elsewhere but at a much higher price.