I enjoyed my stay. The apartment was very clean. Before coming I was aware that Honolulu has cockroaches. But there was none in the apartment, thanks to the regular spraying and cleaning done by the staff. The kitchen is well equipped so that was really great. The staff are all very helpful and friendly. The Saturday barbecue was also very nice.

The hostel is >30min walk from Waikiki in a local area that looks less well-off than the touristy sites. But it is near a couple bus stops and that's all you need for a budget travel! There were also a grocery store and a convenient store just across the street.

I requested for changes in move-in/move-out date twice as my reservation was made early in advance. Richard was very accommodating that I had my changes approved. I also had to check-in late at night. Some hostels wouldn't care if you are going to sleep on the street - if you are coming in late and you are not getting the room. Not for this one. I was let in with a late fee. I am really thankful for the staff who checked me in!

The only inconvenience I had experienced was the internet - it was intermittent. Sometimes it was good enough for booking flights and searching for sights. Sometimes I just couldn't get anything from the internet.

Also one should take note that the office doesn't open early in the morning and it closes at around sunset. But Aloha! Can't expect hotel style office service for a local hostel. Do plan ahead and pay attention if there are things you need from the office.

Another minor point: the one surprise I got when I saw the room is that - it did not look like what was shown on the photo. There was no TV but there was a fridge. The bed was a twin bed. Anyway the room was in fact really spacious for me. And a fridge is more useful than a TV so I really can't complain! This doesn't bother me at all. Perhaps my room change requests put me into a different room.