A BLOCK from the beach and the "main drag" for bars and restaurants! You really cannot go wrong with this place for the price. It was hands down the best value I found in Waikiki, and I researched *a LOT* of hotels and AirBnBs!
LIVING SPACE
No frills, but totally enough for a couple that plans to be out adventuring more than chilling in the room. Microwave, mini-fridge, and toaster oven were great touches. A few plates and some silverware, and coffee! The a/c is very loud, but it worked well for us in December to be pretty comfortable, and sufficed for white noise. The room is two floors above the building's bar, so their music was audible on weeknights, which may not be ideal for a light sleeper. The bed is extremely soft, which was terrible for my back, but might not be for everyone, just something to keep in mind. Loved that the host provided a cooler, umbrella, and chair for beach use. TV has a ton of channels, pleasant for getting ready or unwinding at the end of the day.
BATHROOM
Hotel towels provided, with plenty of extras. Vanity is small, but there's a cabinet that was helpful for toiletry storage. I did find some long dark hairs in the bathroom, and I'm a redhead so they definitely didn't come from me. The shower nozzle is about 5'7" off the ground, so tall folks will have to squat or practice their yoga to be able to rinse their hair. There's a pocket door separating the vanity from the toilet and shower, and it's decently effective for privacy.
OUTDOOR SPACE
The rooftop sundeck was fantastic! Incredible view of the beach and of Diamondhead. There is no shade up there, though, so be sure to have a hat and sunscreen, or you won't last long. The room's balcony has a nice view, although quite a bit of street noise prevent it from being a relaxing morning coffee spot. We just used it for the view and sunlight.
Overall, this was the best bang for our buck, and while it it far from luxurious, it suited our needs. On my current income, I would definitely stay here again!