If you want a spot in the heart of bustling Waikiki with terrific views and a lovely island breeze, then this is a good option to consider.
The pluses:
- close to bustling Waikiki and Diamond Head
- lovely views
- reliable air conditioning
- cozy place
The drawbacks:
- close to bustling Waikiki: the constant noise of drivers and bikers speed racing below woke us up nearly every night. Also, Waikiki has become less safe than my last visit a decade ago / heavy police presence and constant ambulances whirring about
- the home lacked some basic amenities which we took care of ourselves: no bath/body soap (hand soap was placed in the shower), etc
- the elevators can take quite a while and a number of them were out of service several days while there: no small obstacle given that this apartment is on the 30th floor
- if you rent a car and don’t rent parking separately from the owner, beware it will cost $30-$50 per day for overnight parking at a nearby lot