Location is the key word for this rental. The apartment is located a block from the zoo, so you are still in Waikiki, but in a less busy area. We walked to various restaurants, up to about three-quarters of a mile, which was more pleasant than getting in the car and hunting for a parking space. When we did drive, we could enter and exit Waikiki without getting on the slow-moving main street. Right next to the apartment building is an ABC store. These stores are ubiquitous in Waikiki. There is one on every corner. They sell drinks, food, alcohol, souvenirs, clothing,etc. and are open 24 hours a day. The lanai is a nice place to sit, even though the view is other buildings.
The noise level is low unless someone is making a fuss on the street. In fact, we never heard any sounds from the other apartments. (I did use earplugs on weekend nights, people were a little loud on the street. ).
The apartment has very comfortable beds and all the bathrooms have plenty of bath products and hair dryers. The kitchen has all the paper products and garbage bags you need. There is a good assortment of dishes and utensils. There is a coffee maker stocked with coffee and teas. The water does not taste great, but that’s to be expected. There is no dining table, but seating at the kitchen bar. It is a small apartment, but everything you bring should fit.
Nigel provided great information and checked on us several times during the week. There is even a parking space if you choose to rent a car.
Here is some other information: the airport has a good assortment of souvenirs, better than Waikiki. Also, there are lei stands as you drive into the airport. Some of the ABC stores on the main road of Waikiki sell leis too. Mahina and Suns and Apetito Craft Pizza are good places for dinner. Egg ‘n Things is where we went for breakfast. You can sign up for the waitlist online and it will tell you how long the wait is. People get up early in Waikiki. Many breakfast places are busy by 7 am.
We were very satisfied with this rental and recommend it as a place to stay in Waikiki.