Great Waikiki Studio, Just Steps to Waikiki Beach, Zoo

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Host

Very good

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Outdoor space
Kitchen

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Honolulu, HI

Honolulu Zoo
‪2 min walk‬
Waikiki Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Waikiki Beach Walk
‪18 min walk‬
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Legally permitted rental - 134 Kapahulu Ave #801

Allow us to welcome you to our Hawaiian home with the warmth of our “aloha” hospitality. We are just half a block from the beach in one of Waikiki's best locations. We actually have two charming studios, adjacent to one another, and each sleep two people.

This studio, UNIT 1, is the one pictured here in this ad. It has a comfortable Queen bed of soft linens, a full kitchen with oven, a bathroom with plush amenities and handrails. If you are a group of 3 or 4, we can accommodate your party by adding our second studio.

Unit #2 Listed Here vrbo/976107
UNIT 2 ( which has two twin beds (able to convert them into a King bed), and is also with soft linens and plush bath amenities. It has a private lanai but no kitchen; although it has a mini fridge, microwave and a coffeemaker.

Both units are stocked full of useful amenities like Free high-speed in room WiFi, cable TV, beach towels, rafts, etc. The building has a pool and a furnished rooftop deck with breathtaking views of the pristine turquoise ocean and golden sands of Waikiki Beach, an unobstructed panorama of Diamond Head, and a bird’s eye over Kapiolani Park, the beautiful 300-acre sprawl of lush greenery that’s home to the Zoo, the Shell, the Aquarium and many more recreational activities and island festivities. On the rooftop deck, you’ll relax in serenity above the bustling city, soak in the sun, find a shaded retreat, watch the sunrise and sunset, and dine under the stars listening to the soft sounds of nocturnal zoo animals or possibly a world-class musical performance from the Shell. Mahalo.

Property manager

Mark Howard

Languages

English, French, German, Japanese

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 GE-046-744-7808-01, TA-046-744-7808-01, 260270310126

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Honolulu

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Waikiki, a neighbourhood in Honolulu. International Market Place and Royal Hawaiian Center 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Honolulu, HI

What's nearby

Honolulu Zoo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Waikiki Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
International Market Place - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Royal Hawaiian Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Waikiki Beach Walk - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 25 min drive
Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lulu's Surf Club - ‬2 min walk
‪Tikis Grill & Bar - ‬2 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Eggs 'n Things - ‬7 min walk
‪Denny's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Waikiki Studio, Just Steps to Waikiki Beach, Zoo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Great Waikiki Studio, Just Steps to Waikiki Beach, Zoo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Waikiki Studio, Just Steps to Waikiki Beach, Zoo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Waikiki Studio, Just Steps to Waikiki Beach, Zoo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Waikiki Studio, Just Steps to Waikiki Beach, Zoo located?

Located in Waikiki, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Beach. International Market Place and Kaimana Beach are also within 15 minutes.

8.4

Very good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

KJ C.

7 Feb 2025

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

ok

Good value, a little run down, internet issues reported but never fully fixed. I would stay again but the town is a money pit, and not much Hawaiian feel anymore

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dubrea

16 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

Great location with a ton going on around it. Great for the price.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

27 Feb 2024

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

Great location

Close to beach, Diamond Head, shopping and restaurants! Quiet and wonderful balcony to view sunrise!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor E.

8 Oct 2023

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

Great Location

Enjoyed being so close to Waikiki.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim f.

12 Dec 2023

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

Perfect near beach

Was a great time

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Soukchay P.

7 Aug 2023

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

Would stay there again

It was good comfy n cozy . Had everything i needed , i was glad to do my laundry there and wash my clothes to pack to come home with them clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Karroll B.

27 Jan 2023

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

Would stay again.

Great place with friendly and communicative property management. The check in process was easy and we loved the location. Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sofie B.

12 Dec 2023

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

Fun, clean and great location!

We actually loved staying at this location. Right next to a Starbucks which was great for our morning routine of having coffee in the park across the street. The ocean just across the other street - we would walk along the sand as the sun came up and the people started to come out. Dennys was a favorite midnight meal as we were off on our hours of being awake/asleep. Would stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

23 Oct 2023

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

Perfect location

Easy access to everything, I felt very safe. I was able to walk to everything and when my friends came to pick me up the zoo parking lot worked great for a pick up point with easy access off the interstate. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for an affordable place to stay. Don't expect the Hilton but worked perfect for me.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo P.

5 June 2023

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

The Adventure

This is a place that you must see in your lifetime for you or your family and friends take one trip and you won't regret it aloha and mahalo

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Casey R.

19 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Great location. Room could use an update.

Good: location, bed was comfortable; A/C was quiet; tenth-floor patio is very nice at sunset. Nice assortment of kitchen appliances. Suboptimal: Curtains inadequate at night (room was lit up by parking lot lights); needs a side table to put stuff; water pressure was marginal for showering; some electrical plugs didn't work. If owner fixes all this stuff, this place would be great.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

11 Mar 2023

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

Waikiki Grand

We have stayed in several units. It’s more or less what we expected. Nice to have stove with oven and a little bit bigger fridge than some places have. Since we stay a month we do cook. Bed was comfortable. I like all the hooks and rods in bathroom to hang things on and drying rack was nice. However I do think the bathroom needs some updating and the kitchen cabinets a good cleaning. We added some dishes as there was a lack of bowls. All together the unit met our needs for the price and location which is the best part.

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cory C.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Greatly disappointed

The studio was outdated and dirty with broken window blinds (all 3 blinds were broken and inoperable!), peeling paint, mold in the shower, loudest air conditioner ever, cracked countertops, no knobs on cabinet doors and drawers makes for filthy drawers and cabinets! Floors were dirty as well. We were able to check out other rooms that were beautiful and updated. This unit has not been updated since the 80s or 90s. Only the bed was new - thankfully! We contacted the manager of this studio and it took all week for him to offer us a 10% discount. We paid good, hard earned money for this room and 10% is nothing. Taking all week to get back to us is unaccectable. He finally settled on 12% saying it was all he could do. I would not do business with this manager again. His name is Mark Howard.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane L.

5 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

A bit surprised

The pictures on line showed a bit newer renovation. The place was a bit tired and run down. Could use some black out blinds or drapes. The blinds don’t have full closure so bright lights shone into the room at night. We asked at the front desk about beach towels. There were none included. All other sites we stayed at had them available. The manager at the front desk was so helpful to get us some. The room smelled a little musty, too. The bathroom area could do with some organization to maximize the small space. The wall next to the tub looks a bit moldy. I am not saying these things to be hyper critical. I like to help the owners to put their best service possible. Was the room adequate-definitely. Our host was also very helpful in getting parking and answering questions. I think it could just use a bit of TLC.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anik L.

28 Oct 2024

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

Parfaitement situé avec sa magnifique terrasse au 10e

Je recommande cet appartement! L'appartement est bien situé pour la plage de Waikiki de l'autre côté de la rue et les accès aux autoroutes pour visiter l'île. La terrasse au 10e est juste splendide avec sa vue sur Diamond Head et la plage. Nous y avons pris tous nos repas. L'appartement est un peu vétuste mais très propre. Nous avons adoré le service à la réception qui a été à l'écoute et nous a prêté des chaises de plage et un parasol. Petit conseil: Les stores ne sont pas opaques donc prévoyez un masque pour dormir. Et l'air climatisé est très bruyant et direct sur le lit. Donc prévoyez des bouchons. Par contre, la nuit la température est fraîche donc nous partions l'air climatisé pendant la soirée pour la fermer la nuit. Merci à Mark pour son excellent service!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lehmann T.

30 Oct 2023

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

Tanja

Super Lage, besser geht nicht. Die wohnungseinrichtung ist sehr alt aber sauber.2 der 4 Herdplatten waren nicht zu gebrauchen, da diese verbogen waren.badezimmer sehr veraltet und verwohnt,aber sauber.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria P.

12 Dec 2022

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

Great destination for adventured

Safe secure and close vicinity to all needs.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lillee Jewel D.

26 Oct 2022

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

Vacation in Waikiki

Renting this property was a dream. It is cute and minimal but still has everything you need. Full kitchen, bed is comfy, AC runs great and it was very clean, especially for an older condo, it was really well maintained. Very centrally located right by waikiki beach, shops, restaurants and the zoon. But I'd honestly skip the zoo. It gets hot and half the animals are rarely out of their dens in the heat. Hotel the condo is in has a fantastic burger restaurant attached and a wonderful bar on the 2nd floor. The star of the show is the 10th floor sundeck. Spent every morning enjoying the view with my coffee and my evenings enjoying a drink and the sunset over the beach. Wonderful stay

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

19 Oct 2022

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

Loved it

Close to food and next to beach!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helene R.

4 July 2022

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

Secteur

Propriété très bien située A 2 pas de la plage et du boardwalk. Vue sur la terrasse exceptionnelle. Nous avons passé un très beau voyage.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Terry W.

30 Mar 2022

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

Location

Conveniently located.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

13 Feb 2022

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

What you get

We were visiting family who lives on the island. This hotel is close to shopping, zoo, beach, restaurants & bars. Very clean hotel. Big window in the room, lots of light, no view which I knew before our stay, no problem for us. We noticed the wands for the blinds were broken but we didnt need/want to use them. We didn't use the stove/oven but found the unit supplied with lots of kitchen tools to use.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

29 Dec 2021

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

Great Place

Awesome experience. Highly recommend

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lani J., Wailuku, USA

19 Dec 2021

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

Sweet little place

Cute studio in great location! Only issue I had was some yelling and few loud noises coming from either drunks or homeless wandering around a block away. Studio was well furnished with everything I needed for the week. I would definitely consider staying here again if needing a tiny home away from home!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mark Howard

Aloha - Thank you for viewing one of our property listings on VRBO - My name is Mark G. Howard, and I am the Principal Broker, President and Property Manager for Hawaii Americana Realty, headquartered in Waikiki. Originally from New Zealand I have made Waikiki my home because of the sun, surf and sand. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to stay in one of our vacation properties sometime soon. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have, and Aloha!

Why they chose this property

Waikiki has several different areas, we particularly like this location as it is situated along the edges of both Waikiki and Kapiolani park, an area that is known to be more peaceful. Plus of course we are just 2 minutes walk from the famous Waikiki Beach, The Honolulu Zoo and the outdoor Shell Theater (live local entertainment many weekends) is just a leisurely 8 minute walk also.
If you are coming to Golf, The Ala Wai Golf course is 5 minutes. away.
There's really no need to rent a car when staying at our location, both UBER & Lyft ride sharing services are available on the island, plus we offer a great low fixed rate on getting you back to the airport when your vacation comes to an end, ask your guest host or check inside our welcome book for details.

Convenience stores and full grocery stores are all within easy reach. Plus we have two really efficient delivery services that collect from local restaurants and deliver to your suite if you feel like being pampered.

What makes this property unique

As well as everything you've already read, We have a full coin-op laundry facility located on the lower level easily accessed by either of the two elevators.

Should you feel like a manicure or massage at any point during you stay? There are massage services available on the second floor and a nail and beauty boutique located on the first floor.

If you are coming for a special event such as 'proposal' or anniversary, let us know when you are booking if you would like our in house concierge to arrange something to greet you loved one such as flowers, chocolates or cuddly toy in the room upon arrival, almost anything can be arranged at minimal additional cost.

Again, Thank-you for checking out our listing and warmest Aloha from our team!

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English, French, German, Japanese

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