Many great things about the apartment (Pros):
- free parking spot
- in-unit washer/dryer
- walking distance to the International Market, Kona Coffee Purveyors, ABC Store, Marugame Udon, and Waikiki Trolley (Pink Line)
- walking distance to the beach
- good A/C
- nice King size bed
- building quiet; were able to ride elevators by ourselves 95% of the time
- given two sets of keys
Cons:
- could hear some road traffic at night - which is expected in the city but could be an issue if you are a light sleeper!
- tub/shower temperature inconsistent
- No real dresser (not an issue for us)
For our trip, we did a combination of things in Waikiki and North Shore, so the parking spot was perfect for us. I would walk in the morning to Kona Coffee Purveyors and Holey Grail donuts. For dinner, we ordered ahead at the VERY popular Marugame Udon which was around the corner and could pick up our meal in about 15 minutes. If you're looking to stay in Waikiki without a car, you can use the trolley and bus system to easily get around as Marugame Udon is a trolley stop. We did co-sleeping with the children and didn't use the couch/bed that was in the unit. I'm not sure how comfortable that would be for sleeping. The in-unit washer/dryer was vital for us with the kids and we didn't have to pack as many clothes for the stay.
Overall, we would definitely stay here again when we visit Hawaii.