This place is great. If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay in the heart of Waikiki that is close to the beach this is the one. It is walking distance to everything. Anywhere you need to go is no more than a fifteen minute walk in any direction. There is live music nightly downstairs, but I find it to be soothing. It’s not a rock band or anything, just someone with a guitar and a microphone. Nothing that would keep you awake though, especially because if you have the air conditioner on the white noise does drown out the music.
This place is perfect for two people. I don’t find it to be any smaller than an average hotel room, so no complaints there. It comes with all the kitchen things you would need except a microwave, but it does have a stove if you really want to heat something up. ABC store is across the street which is a convenience store with literally anything you might need. Super convenient. We went almost everyday to get snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. They do have a microwave if you decide you want to buy one of their ready made meals and heat it up, which are pretty good by the way.
Next door is the Waikiki Resort Hotel which has First Rent-a-Car located inside which is pretty affordable. We did supplier’s choice which is the cheapest option and got a Kia Soul so we were very happy with that. If you rent for 2+ days, they allow you to park for free there which saves sooo much money, but you do have to have the car back before 9 pm because the workers park it for you so keep that in mind. Also you can’t take the car out before 7 am, so keep it all within working hours. Plus, you don’t have in and out privileges so just once a day which is fine. You tend to be out for the full day anyways since most activities/tours take a couple hours. Also, they’ll say you need insurance so make sure you have it through your own car insurance or credit card so you don’t have to pay an extra $40-$60 a day.
If you’re just going to be out and about all day this is definitely the place for you. It has everything you need. Highly recommend if you’d rather save hotel money to spend on activities especially since there’s no hidden resort fees or anything. Would stay here, again.