This was my very first hostel experience, and I absolutely loved it! The location is amazing! You are literally across from the Honolulu Zoo and the beach is just around the corner. There are many scooter and car bike rentals right down the alley way. You are able to rent out surf boards at the hostel at a very reasonable price that totally beats the tourist prices at the beach! The downstairs kitchen is very convenient as well if you like to cook your own food. I met so many nice ppl traveling solo on this trip for 5 days! The hostel is clean and you get your $ worth! the staff is nice, but I did have one hiccup with the laundry situation. I put in a load of laundry for them to do (because they offer laundry service as well), and it took waaaay longer than expected to get back! Other than that, I would say-great location, $ worth, nice staff, and lots of things to do in Waikiki. Would recommend and stay again! :)