5 stars all-around for Katia & Olivier’s place! Thank you so much!
The Studio:
Modern, simple, very clean and very comfortable - everything we needed for our stay was available. Katia and Olivier had welcoming drinks and chocolate for us in the studio! That was a very nice surprise. The AC kept us cool and there was also a fan if it wasn’t hot enough to turn on the AC. There is a TV with Netflix and that was a huge plus because we enjoyed winding down with our shows after a long day at the beach. The lanai was perfect for having lunch and drinks - I especially liked the tiled floor and the view of the canal. Check-in/out was very simple.
Amenities:
Pool/jacuzzi/sauna/gym/laundry located on the 6th floor. The hours of operation are posted near the elevators. We loved the jacuzzi. There were also BBQ areas and a convenience store (open 8 am to 10 pm) that sells snacks/food, drinks, medicine, sunscreen, and more! The coffee shop located within the building is also very good and convenient! We went here at least 4 times during our stay.
Location:
The studio is walking distance from literally everything! It was a 7 to 10 minute walk to Waikiki beach and all the restaurants and shops. It’s steps away from the popular restaurant, Heavenly. Huge plus because it’s also close to at least 2 boba shops. There is also a Ross close by (down the street) - I highly recommend stopping by if you need beach gear - their prices beat ABC. This location is PERFECT if you are spending most of your time in Waikiki.
Parking:
There is free parking along the canal but it’s usually a struggle to get a parking spot. We ended up buying 3 days of 24-hour parking ($30/day with in and out privileges) at the garage located within the building . We thought it was worth it because no one wants to circle around 20 times to find a parking spot while on vacation!
Tip: we only rented a car for 4 days in order to explore the island - you don’t have to rent a car for the entire duration of your trip if you know most of the time will be spent in Waikiki. This saves you a little bit of money!
Katia and Olivier’s studio is the best you can get - beautiful and affordable!