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@ Marbella Lane - Waikiki Studio | Beach 15 Steps

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Room
public patio on 10th floor
Room
Room
Diamond head view from the window

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 228.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Honolulu, HI
  • Honolulu Zoo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Waikiki Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Waikiki Beach Walk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

@ Marbella Lane - Waikiki Studio | Beach 15 Steps

Summary:
Waikiki Grand Hotel is in the absolute best location in Waikiki!

• 306 SQFT
• sanitized, self-checkin (contact free)
• everything is walking distance - beaches, restaurants, shopping, honolulu zoo & waikiki qquarium, family-friendly activities, nightlife, and public transportation
• located on the preferred 'front' of the waikiki grand hotel, that over looks diamond head, honolulu zoo park and is one block from the world famous waikiki beach
• parking is not included with this studio
• Public Patio is located on the 10th floor

The Space:
Managed by | Marbella Lane | Full-service vacation rental property management | Top 1% performer by AirDNA

studio • 1 bath • 1 kitchen

Additional Notes:

Please be aware that the community pool is managed by the Hotel Management team. Any alterations to the schedule or maintenance procedures in the pool area can affect the pool availability and are not within our jurisdiction. Thank you for your understanding.

Studio remodeled with a spacious kitchenette, built in electric cook top and regular size fridge. The entire unit finished with stone floors, tons of storage and 'smooth' ceilings for a clean modern look. And Enjoy the wall mounted flat screen TV from the king size bed!

Note: located in permitted resort area (134 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815)

The Neighborhood:
Waikiki Grand Hotel is right across street from small pier, ocean, and zoo. This end of Waikiki has the largest and best beach of the strip.

Kapiolani Park and Waikiki Aquarium are a few minutes walk, 5 minutes or less.

Getting Around:
• Parking info. There is no parking included with this apartment. Building parking is $35 plus tax per day - call Waikiki Grand Hotel reserve a spot.

• You can park for free around Kapiolani park which is about a 5-minute walk. Parking is on the "Paki Street" side of the park and along Monsarrat St. Kapiolani Park has free metered parking from 6pm-10am daily and all-day on Sundays.

• Across the street, you can park at the zoo for only $1 an hour. This can be the cheapest option since you only pay for what you need.

• If you choose not to rent a car, there are multiple bus routes just steps away. Uber or Lyft also available. I recommend only renting car on days you plan to go North Shore. Everything else is walking distance or easily accessible by bus which is one of the best systems in US.

Other Things to Note:
CANCELLATION POLICY: Specific Cancellation policy applies on each platforms. NO Refund within 30 days of check-in, if you book on our website.
Security Deposit ($500 USD)

• Smoking, Events/Parties are *STRICTLY* Prohibited, Security Deposit at Risk!!
- Due to the fact it is centrally located, you may experience louder than necessary in respect to public noises
- If you need a quieter stay, we do have other units available, please contact the host
• Coin Laundry onsite with $1.5 each time

Additional note:-
Please respect the community: No parties, events and keep outside noise to a minimum after 10pm. Ask for approval if you've visitors, and additional guests fees applies.

Groups of visitors, and party size visitors are not allowed.

We are delighted to offer a pet-friendly property! If you wish to bring your furry friends along, there is a fee of $100 per pet per stay. Also, extra guest fee applies after 2 guests, $25 per person, per night.

Interaction with Guests:
We respond promptly to messages, calls or e-mails.

Property manager

MARBELLA LANE

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
• No smoking • No pets • No parties or events • Check-in time is 3PM - 12AM (midnight)

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-071-830-1696-01, GE-071-830-1696-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honolulu

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Waikiki, a neighbourhood in Honolulu. Royal Hawaiian Center and International Market Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Neal S. Blaisdell Center or Aloha Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Honolulu, HI

What's nearby

  • Honolulu Zoo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • International Market Place - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 25 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lulu's Surf Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tikis Grill & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eggs 'n Things - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does @ Marbella Lane - Waikiki Studio | Beach 15 Steps have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is @ Marbella Lane - Waikiki Studio | Beach 15 Steps pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at @ Marbella Lane - Waikiki Studio | Beach 15 Steps?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at @ Marbella Lane - Waikiki Studio | Beach 15 Steps?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is @ Marbella Lane - Waikiki Studio | Beach 15 Steps located?

Nestled on the beach, this Waikiki apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Beach. International Market Place and Kaimana Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Donna P.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great location except for how noisy it is. Busy street and bar below with loud music

Simple compact accommodations. Beautiful view but windows dirty. One frying pan that is warped. Minimal closet space.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The room was exactly like the pictures and the customer service communication with the property manager was exceptional. We did have a few hiccups during our stay but overall it’s a beautiful view from the room and perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs updating.

This place is super convenient and and just an overall perfect location, the view from the window is spectacular. However, it needs some deep cleaning and some updating. For the price and location though I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claude M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Noisy until 2.00

Look good
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ty T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

The South location made it easier to get out of Waikiki which I know can be a headache. It was overall an incredible experience and the room was very comfortable at night and during the day. It was helpful to see the vacuum against the wall as you can imagine a lot of sand gets into the room. I think I would stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Fantastic! Would stay there again next trip!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Basic no-frills studio

A great location near the beach and basic nearby services. Everything worked fine, tv requires streaming accounts so couldn't even watch local news. Our main complaint was there is no table or chairs to eat -- however, it wasn't advertised as having so our bad for not noticing. Even tv trays would have been helpful. Host was prompt with any messaging.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and View

Great location! You can see both the beach and the mountains from the condo. It was clean and easy checkin
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo!

The condo is close to the beach, the staff is great and we will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stefan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location..but

Everything was great except the noise from the bar downstairs. The room, communications and check in process all great. Location is awesome. No issues whatsoever. BUT…there’s a bar with no windows on the second floor and the party goes on until 2 am every day. If that doesn’t bother you this is your place. If it does thou..
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graig

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Excellent, service, great unobstructed views of the beach, Diamond Head and the Zoo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views, best beach!

We loved being on the edge of Waikiki, with the views of ocean, zoo, and Dimond Head. The protected calm beach next to the pier was perfect for us, and the beach chairs saved us each the cost of renting for $10 per hour! We also enjoyed the 10th floor patio and meeting some of the year round residents.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Becky M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The booking, check-in process and communication were great!

The room was stocked with the items mentioned on the website. Good place to stay if you want to hang in Waikiki everything is very close
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Average room

Room 509 at the Waikiki Grand Hotel was okay. We had some trouble getting the TV to work. The air conditioner blew directly at our faces while in bed, and didn't seem to be a way to redirect it. The windows were taped shut, yet other rooms in the hotel had windows that opened. The mattress was lumpy which caused my wife to have trouble sleeping and irritated her (already) bad back. For the price of the room, it was adequate but probably would not recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bonnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Great location; convenient

We like the price and features of this property. The bed was very comfortable. The room was super clean. Great view. The kitchen was convenient. The unit could use some towel bars and/or hooks. The host was very responsive and communication was good. The 10th floor deck gave great view of Diamond Head and the Pacific looking to the south. The pool was enclosed next to the parking lot. We never went there. The staff was very nice. The Hulu Bar and the burger joint were in the Hotel; that was convenient. We walked to the beach; it was 1/2 block away. Starbucks and ABC stores were adjacnet.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

We got everything we needed and then some. Wish we could stay longer. This location was amazing. Less than a block from the sand and a great view of Diamond Head outside our window. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jodee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Location!

The best location of Waikiki. This unit has no double pane windows so you hear street noise and the bar tel 1:30 am. A real nightmare. Motorcycles are all the time… unit was adequate.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Diane

Nor 15 steps from beach. Very dated!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Allison

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The best bit was location good and good toilet roll. Nothing else really, Hard to enter property, held to Ransome by having to pay another $45 USD TO GET THE PIN NUMBER FOR DOOR ENTRY. Dated property. Nowhere to eat, lights not working, lights not turming off, noisy aircon u it. Just needs a good renovation and getting up to standards for the price charged. Never reccommend or go to there again. Customer service was bad to, no help onsite as seperate from Hotel , really like an Air B n Bat extaushinate price. Very Dissappointed and felt ripped off. No damage to the property by us yet we were forced to pay a $45 Damage Waiver to gain a text on arrival for the pin code for door. This os totally unacceptable. Anyone thinking of booking through "Marbella", don't bother. A unprofessional company. Only for their own gain. Not to provide a pleasant service or stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexandra E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Beautiful View with Shortcomings

Beautiful view room in a great location with two fast elevators and a courteous staff who want to be helpful, however: 1) Our refrigerator didn’t work; so, two curdled containers of cream later, Marbella finally brought us a working fridge. 2) The air conditioner was too close to the bed and blasted our heads with cold, making it impossible to sleep. We solved this problem by placing the two provided fans at the base of the bed. 3) The hot water was intermittent. 4) And, yes, my husband killed four cockroaches…just small ones though. 5) Noisy street outside; the white noise from the fans helped to subdue it. 6) Dirty windows needed to be cleaned!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Jeff and Lisa W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Frustrating Experience

The location was the best part of this booking; the suite is as described, and close to the beach. However, the quality of the cleaning when we arrived was not great, and there were cockroaches in the kitchen, which we didn’t discover until part-way through our stay; the unit needed pest control and a thorough deep-cleaning. Our biggest issue was that the fridge/freezer didn’t work properly, despite the management company promising in advance that this unit would have a freezer; we noted on arrival (at midnight) that there was a second bar fridge in the unit, and that the normal sized fridge/freezer was not operating properly. We notified Marbella Lane promptly the next morning, and they pretended that it was a new problem, wanting photos, asking for a site visit, etc. The local staffer did appear, and admitted that this was a known issue; thus began a saga of dozens of emails back and forth with Marbella Lane, trying to get the issue resolved. I depend on medication that must be kept at a particular temperature, and on ice packs for pain management. They promised they were “on it.” Their messages were polite, and it seemed like the local staffer genuinely tried to help, but the new fridge/freezer still wasn’t delivered for six days, and that severely affected my ability to enjoy the vacation. They also had many odd “rules”, and threatened extra fees for any wear and tear, make-up on towels, etc. Bottom line: we’ll choose a different suite next time.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views and Rental Company

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and absolutely LOVED the room. From one direction you see gorgeous views of Diamond Head, and the other the beautiful ocean. You can see the sunrise come up over the Mountain right from the room, or you can walk to the pier which is right past the hotel. We had an issue with the TV connection when we first arrived, and Marbella was right on top of it making sure it was taken care of. There was NO lapse in time communicating on their end, which we really appreciated! The room actually had more than the description (unless I didn’t notice it when we booked). They provided pretty much everything including beach towels, beach chairs, a beach bag and flippers for snorkeling. Everything else in the description was on point (if not more) and we had EVERYTHING needed to cook. They provided dishes, silverware, coffee, sugar, trash bags, all the cookware, a bottle opener, a water cooler, dish soap/sponge, paper towels, toilet paper, bath towels, a pack and play, two blow up mattresses, an iron, a blow dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, a vacuum, mop, broom and dust pan and also extra heavy blankets (I’m extremely Anemic so that was a huge bonus for me)! Everything was well labeled for locating it too! After checkout they did hold our bags so we didn’t have to lug them around (as we had a large gap between checkout and our flight), but the Hotel itself didn’t seem to want to do it. We were told others had priority because we weren’t “their guests”, which was the really the only downside because we were told that was a service offered. I don’t believe this was actually an issue with the rental company itself (considering how well we were accommodated), so regardless, we give this rental 5 stars! Thank you so much for letting us stay in your second home, we had a wonderful experience! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serge F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waikiki grand hôtel

Très bien localiser. Air conditionné est toutefois un peu bruyante. Le condo reflète bien l'annonce de VRBO.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Honeymoon

Great property, perfect for those who want to be close to the beach and out and about. Perfectly quaint with all necessary amenities for our honeymoon in Waikiki. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard A., Longview, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and price

Very good. Interesting that lanai has turned into part of the unit. Good in the respect that unit is bigger, but no ability to be outside. Really good location and there are many nearby places to eat and drink, close to the beach and bus stops. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by MARBELLA LANE

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Managed by | Marbella Lane | Full-service vacation rental property management | Top 1% performer by AirDNA

Why they chose this property

Waikiki Grand Hotel is in the absolute best location in Waikiki!

• 306 SQFT
• sanitized
• everything is walking distance - beaches, restaurants, shopping, honolulu zoo & waikiki qquarium, family-friendly activities, nightlife, and public transportation
• located on the preferred 'front' of the waikiki grand hotel, that over looks diamond head, honolulu zoo park and is one block from the world famous waikiki beach
• parking is not included with this studio

What makes this property unique

Waikiki Grand Hotel is right across the street from a small pier, ocean, and zoo. This end of Waikiki has the largest and best beach of the strip.

Kapiolani Park and Waikiki Aquarium are a few minutes walk, 5 minutes or less.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)