My husband and I moved from Boston to Honolulu in January 2020 after visiting in September 2019. We researched quite a few places before choosing the Ala Wai House for our first month on the island. We sold everything including our cars and wanted to be close to the beach and in the heart of Waikiki. All staff including Denise, Ren and Stella, were all very welcoming and made us feel right at home. We even had some mail sent there and always got a text the day it arrived. The room was basic, but had everything that we needed including towels, dish ware, pots and pans, silverware and knives. We came with 3 suitcases each, which included everything that we owned and had plenty of space to spread out because the closet was nice and large. An added bonus was the rooftop with grill and amazing views, which we took advantage of almost every day to cook or read. The traffic noise didn’t bother us and we didn’t have a car, so parking wasn’t an issue. The description is spot on, don’t assume you will find parking on the Ala Wai and if city noise bothers you, then choose another place. We loved it here, so if you’re looking for an amazing price within 3 blocks from the beach, this is the place for you!