Actual view from our lanai
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Actual view from our lanai
Romantic View at Sunset! Relax & Enjoy!
View from the bedroom
Our Living Room and Lanai
Living Room, Including Comfortable Pillow-Top Queen Sleeper Sofa
King Sized Bed in Bedroom
New Refrigerator & Stove/ Oven in Kitchen
Kitchen & Living Room Area
One Block to Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Banyan Complex, Very Child-Friendly
Pool and Hot Tubs on 6th Floor Deck
Children's Playground on 6th Floor Deck Next to Putting Green and Tennis Courts
Recreation Deck BBQ Area on 6th Floor Deck Adjacent to Tennis/ Basketball Court
Waikiki Banyan Exterior
Waikiki Banyan Lobby
Short Walk to the Honolulu Zoo, Kids Will Love It!
Honolulu Zoo has plenty of "upclose and personal" views of their animals
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps5
- 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay
2 nights
5 Reviews of Property 149463 in Waikiki, Hawaii
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Waikiki Banyan
Waikiki
Great View
Submitted: April 26, 2013
Stayed: March 2013
Upon arriving at the unit, we used the code given to us by the owners and the door opened. Much to our surprise, the view was unbelievable. It was exactly what was shown in the pictures. Upon further inspection, we noticed that the unit was very clean. The bathroom and kitchen cabinets could stand to be updated but considering the price we paid for a week, it was something we could overlook. All in all, we had a good stay. We were a little disappointed that there was no blender in the unit or little things like spices (salt and pepper would have been nice). We would recommend Kim and Jeff's unit for the budget minded traveller.
Recommended for:
Tourists without a Car,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Dear Susan:
Thank you for your stay and your review. We will add a blender to our kitchen accessories, as we always want our guests to feel right at home on their Waikiki vacation. We generally furnish salt & pepper, and apologize for them not being there for your stay. We look forward to having you stay again.
Sincerely, Kim & Jeff Thoma, Property Owners
Thank you for your stay and your review. We will add a blender to our kitchen accessories, as we always want our guests to feel right at home on their Waikiki vacation. We generally furnish salt & pepper, and apologize for them not being there for your stay. We look forward to having you stay again.
Sincerely, Kim & Jeff Thoma, Property Owners
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Waikiki Banyan
Waikiki
Stayed January 2012
Submitted: June 15, 2012
Stayed: January 2012
Great location. Reasonable price for our stay. Parking pass was a nice bonus as most hotels charge 20$+ plus per night for parking. Everything in the unit was ok for us. The only that I would recommend is supply guests with beach chairs. A little warm in afternoon but A/C cooled it off for sleeping. WIFI was really nice. Banyan coffee shop served a pretty good cup of coffee. Building is 35 years old and the unit is a little dated but did not bother us as the price was below all others for rent. Would stay again
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
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Waikiki Banyan
Waikiki
Great Stay
Submitted: June 8, 2012
Stayed: March 2012
My husband, daughter and I stayed here for 2 weeks during spring break. We had a great time. Kim and Jeff were very helpful and organized. The Condo has everything you would need as well as laundry down the hall, which is great. The view is exceptional. We really liked not having a key to lose at the beach. The keyless system is a great idea. We also have stayed at other rooms here and love this one as it has a separate entrance to the washroom for the kids.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
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Waikiki Banyan
Waikiki
Great view/great location
Submitted: April 30, 2012
Stayed: April 2012
We just returned from a week at this property and our 3rd trip to Waikiki for my wife was very enjoyable.
Like previous reviews, the condo itself is very nice with a fantastic view from the 28th floor.
The pool area is decent, the location is very good even though it's not in the heart of Waikiki, and the free long distance and parking really added to the value overall.The only negatives for us happened on the night of arrival when we could not enter the condo with the code we were given by the owners. It was a bit stressful having to deal with security and finally the property management company, as the manager was able to let us choose another code which finally got us in after about 40 minutes.
We both felt we were let down somewhat in the communication department with the owners who never gave us the information about the property management company and had we had that, getting in would have been quicker and less stressful especially due to the fact we were not able to contact the owners and only heard back from them via e-mail when we got back home.They have apologized, but this never should have happened in the first place. Other than that, the condo is nice, but it would have been nice to have more than one extra roll of toilet paper to last a week, so we ended up having to buy some to get us through. One extra set of towels would also be nice, but we did get buy with just one each.We never used the barbeques near the pool area, but were surprised to see that they were coin operated which is something we have never seen. Finally, the positives far outweighed the negatives and we would book this condo again.
Like previous reviews, the condo itself is very nice with a fantastic view from the 28th floor.
The pool area is decent, the location is very good even though it's not in the heart of Waikiki, and the free long distance and parking really added to the value overall.The only negatives for us happened on the night of arrival when we could not enter the condo with the code we were given by the owners. It was a bit stressful having to deal with security and finally the property management company, as the manager was able to let us choose another code which finally got us in after about 40 minutes.
We both felt we were let down somewhat in the communication department with the owners who never gave us the information about the property management company and had we had that, getting in would have been quicker and less stressful especially due to the fact we were not able to contact the owners and only heard back from them via e-mail when we got back home.They have apologized, but this never should have happened in the first place. Other than that, the condo is nice, but it would have been nice to have more than one extra roll of toilet paper to last a week, so we ended up having to buy some to get us through. One extra set of towels would also be nice, but we did get buy with just one each.We never used the barbeques near the pool area, but were surprised to see that they were coin operated which is something we have never seen. Finally, the positives far outweighed the negatives and we would book this condo again.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are sincerely very sorry for the problem our guests had the night of their arrival. It is a new keyless entry system that appears to have failed but has now been repaired. However, we do give our guests an emergency number for after-hours emergencies, and a location in the complex to go during business hours for any requests they might have. Also, as we offer free phone calls throughout the United States and Canada, and free high-speed internet service, we thought the guest might contact us with any problems or issues, including supply issues as mentioned, but will keep these concerns in mind for guests who are staying with us for a substantial period. We did email them within a few hours to inquire about the problem to make certain their entry issue had been resolved, but never heard back from them until they had arrived back home from their stay and simultaneously submitted this review, although upon following up with our on-site managers we were assured that they had addressed the problem as quickly and satisfactorily as possible under the circumstances. We sincerely regret their wait and inconvenience, and understand their frustration, as your first night of your vacation should be relaxing, not stressful. We appreciate the overall positive nature of this review, and will continue to work hard at communication, to make certain this problem never occurs again.
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Waikiki Banyan
Waikiki
Waikiki Vacation - April 2010
Submitted: May 7, 2010
Stayed: April 2010
My family of 3 stayed in this condo for 1 week in April and we could not have been more pleased with our decision to stay here.
The condo was exactly as pictured, so we knew what to expect once we arrived. The kitchen was well-stocked and the bathroom had plenty of towels. However, we had a few pleasant surprises: the condo had a nice king-size bed and was stocked with beach equipment (3 boogie boards, 2 beach umbrellas, 1 beach chair). Also, the photos don’t do the view of Waikiki Beach justice! The view from the lanai was gorgeous! That alone would be worth the rental price.
Another thing we enjoyed about this condo was its location. We liked that it’s located on the quieter side of Waikiki, yet so close to the beach, restaurants, stores, and freeway access. We also enjoyed this condo’s location within the Waikiki Banyan – directly across the bank of elevators. We found it quick and convenient to be close to the elevators. There was never a long wait for the elevators, and we were never bothered by elevator noise or traffic.
With free parking, free wi-fi internet, and an awesome beach view, this condo was a great value. There’s no way you’d be able to find a comparable deal at any of the neighboring hotels. The condo owners were easy and pleasant to work with and responsive to emails. Staying at this condo added to the enjoyment of our vacation. We would definitely come back!
The condo was exactly as pictured, so we knew what to expect once we arrived. The kitchen was well-stocked and the bathroom had plenty of towels. However, we had a few pleasant surprises: the condo had a nice king-size bed and was stocked with beach equipment (3 boogie boards, 2 beach umbrellas, 1 beach chair). Also, the photos don’t do the view of Waikiki Beach justice! The view from the lanai was gorgeous! That alone would be worth the rental price.
Another thing we enjoyed about this condo was its location. We liked that it’s located on the quieter side of Waikiki, yet so close to the beach, restaurants, stores, and freeway access. We also enjoyed this condo’s location within the Waikiki Banyan – directly across the bank of elevators. We found it quick and convenient to be close to the elevators. There was never a long wait for the elevators, and we were never bothered by elevator noise or traffic.
With free parking, free wi-fi internet, and an awesome beach view, this condo was a great value. There’s no way you’d be able to find a comparable deal at any of the neighboring hotels. The condo owners were easy and pleasant to work with and responsive to emails. Staying at this condo added to the enjoyment of our vacation. We would definitely come back!
Recommended for:
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 4/4
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