Great apartment block to stay in. Very close to the beach- we came to surf (and hike), so it was perfect walking, (sometimes jogging :) ) distance from the apartment- only 2 blocks.
Chin was very helpful with getting a lift sorted for us to and from the airport. Joe picked us up. We actually ran a little late and Joe and Chin worked together to make sure we were collected. Very impressed and grateful.
Twu was so kind. He was going hiking with some friends and offered for us to come along. We then went with him again and he even dropped us off (because he was going past) for us to hike one day on our own. He was exceptionally generous. He also was cool if we wanted to just do our own thing. But the offers were always there. He also pointed out where the locals ate, and if he hadnt of done this, we wouldnt have had some really great meals...like trying laulau at ONO and malasada at lenards!.
The hotel apartment had all we really needed to chill out. We didnt use the bodyboards coz we surfed, but they were available to us. It was a clean room, good size. Good size TV for chilling in the evenings. We dont use microwaves, so there was nothing for us to cook with, but we knew this before we booked and knew we could go out for food if need be. There was a coffee machine, that we used to heat water up for tea, but no kettle.Being hot we opted for a raw food diet for the most part. Twu and Chin had even left some welcoming fruit for us to eat-delicious. And Twu had pointed out the cheap supermarkets- so we would take a walk (about 20minutes to foodland and safeway) and food pantry was one building away.
Even though it was a private apartment we still had access to all hotel facilities such as pool, gym and wifi in the lobby. Hotel staff were very helpful. Our phone was connected so we were able to call hawaiin numbers for free-such as bus info line.
The only bad thing about it is that we are home now and not waking up and walking two blocks to go surfing very day.
When ever in waikiki again we will book Chin and Twu's apartment.