I really enjoyed the Plumeria, the management was welcoming and took care of any concerns the same day. The people I shared an apartment with were very pleasant. It's about a mile walk to the beach, but very convenient in the middle of everything. A lot of options for food and bars. I liked being away from the tourist filled Waikiki. If you want a more "local" place to stay this is it. The neighborhood is safe to walk around at night. I never felt uncomfortable at a bus stop. If you are ok with sharing the common areas with others I would highly recommend this place over a hotel, because you actually get a full kitchen with pots and pans and everything for a fraction of the price. They also host a good size bbq every Saturday and it's free, I thought that was awesome.