First off, I like to preface that I really like the location of Luana. It’s a no frill place but has all you need to rest your head at night and is walking distance to Waikiki beach. I stayed at another unit in the same hotel and was quite satisfied there. That unit was not available this time so I booked this unit which has the same layout. But that’s where the similarities end.
I’ll start with the good:
1. Great location. Next to a nice park and walking distance to Waikiki.
2. Free parking is always a plus in Waikiki
3. Appreciated the beach towels and some starter items like dishwashing soap and shampoo.
Now the bad:
1. The shower water pressure was abysmal. I live in California where we’ve had water restrictions for what seems to be an eternity and I was looking forward that to that amazing shower in Hawaii. I was so sad when I took a shower and the pressure was worst than my shower in Cali. I stayed at an identical unit by another owner in Luana and the pressure there was amazing. So I’m certain it was just this unit. I reached out to ask if there’s anything that can be done. Maybe a different shower head? Not a big cost. No one answered me during my whole 5 day stay. :(
2. The AC is super loud and was barely cool.
3. The bed was pretty uncomfortable. I tossed and turned most nights.
4. This one is just more of a suggestion but our flight was super delayed and we didn’t make it in until midnight. It would have been nice to arrive with a few bottle water in the fridge as we were exhausted and dehydrated. It doesn’t cost much. But alas no water. And hotel had no vending machine. I had to walk 10 mins out at 1am to a 7/11 to buy water and walk back. It doesn’t cost much to buy a case of water from Costco and start your guests off with a few water bottles.
Overall, I would not stay at this unit again next time.