2566 Cartwright Road, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
#36 of 331 hotels in Honolulu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 455 hostel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 September 2024
Claudia
ArgentinaCommon areas under roof almost non existent
The location is excellent, the terrace
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 September 2024
Marilou
GermanyNone
The location is perfect.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Lucerito
PeruPeople from all over the world, nice vibes, very good location and friendly staff. Also a plus is.. they have rental board surfs, snorkeling equipment and a nice rooftop. Love it!!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Brian
United StatesA small mistake upon bedding but just hoping to front desk solves it.
Great location near the beach and zoo. Easily able to walk the strip of waikiki because it's at the end. Dining options can be budgeted towards the city vs the strip which is walking distance. Free parking nearby with approximately 10 minute walk. They also have water and coffee in lobby area. Lively hang outs on roof top until 10p if you're looking for that.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Pando
United StatesAmazing staff, great location and comfortable beds/rooms.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Robin
CanadaAbsolutely loved this place! The location is spectacular being right beside the beach but further away from the huge resorts, which was a plus for me as there were less crowds of other people. For sure it’s a hostel but if you are planning to spend time out on the beach and on the town this is such a great location for the price you’re paying.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Tom
GermanyHas to deal with some Insects like Cockroaches etc. and the A/C is as loud as a Helicopter starting.
Staff, Tours and Hostel “Equipment”
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Psychic
ItalyAwesome staff, position and all people I've met there
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Barbara
SloveniaNot enough spoons in the kitchen :D
The hostel is located perfectly, next to Waikiki beach. The room was small and not the prettiest, but it was clean and you do not spend much time inside anyway. It was a very good value for money. The hostel staff is very kind and informative, the hostel offer free coffee and has a great rooftop bar. There are several clean kitchens available for you to cook and there is a big fridge to use per few rooms. Hostel also lends water sports gear and has a partnership with a local agency that offer cheaper tours around the island.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 27 August 2024
Paige
IrelandMy only complaint would be our shower, clearly needed a repair as the stream only came out of a few spots and the tap would one let ya have one temperature.
The location is amazing and they have good discounts of amazing tours available all week around. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the area.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Joseph
United KingdomBed was comfortable and room was air conditioned. Fridge and lockers available in the room. Towels and other amenities available for free or for hire depending on item. Great social offering but also no pressure.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Sofia
AustraliaThis place has amazing energy and staff. As a solo female traveller everyone including management goes out of their way to make you feel safe and comfortable. Love the location near the beach and all this little touches like umbrella hire and morning coffee. I had my own room but still met such great people here through the chat & rooftop sessions, definitely a positive experience!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 August 2024
Pablo
ArgentinaElectric sockets are insufficient for the number of people in the room.
Rooms are clean daily, the location is great and you can even take surfboards and snorkels for free. I highly recommend it.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Ergy
AustraliaThe bed could be even better. The aircon is also could be better. And the last day I was there, the toilet wasn't working.
I love the location, only 2 minutes away from the beach. The room has their own microwave and fridge which is awesome. Plus, they offer great deal for day tour.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
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ThailandI don't like the restroom, We have 8 people in the room but you have 1 restroom, it is not comfortable.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 8 August 2024
Lucerito
PeruLocation and people
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Valentina
SwitzerlandEveryone was super nice and helpful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
Yeosong
South Korea-The bed doesn't have any curtains etc. for privacy. There are lots of hostels all around the world with curtains as it's becoming a basic norm, so it may be a small albeit big change! It's a pretty sociable hostel, so people go in and out of the room frequently. -Sheets and pillow case were left to our responsibility to put on when checking in then take off during check out. For a rate of nearly 100 CAD/night, it felt strange that we had to prepare our own bed. -Bathrooms, rooms and common areas were not the cleanest.
-Location - right at Waikiki, super close to the beach, with an ABC mart right around the corner -Free coffee throughout the day - cold brew! Also free sunscreen and snorkeling gear and they have a water dispenser. Towels can be rented for 2 dollars, not deposit. -I liked that each 4-bunk bedroom has its own bathroom so that we didn't have to go out to the hallway/corridor or fight to use the bathroom with all other guests. There was also a fridge and sink setup inside each room, and the room was equipped with an AC unit. -24 hour front desk -Rooftop is beautiful -The hostel is linked to 2 other hostels, so combined there is a WhatsApp groupchat you can join. Groupchat is lively, can easily meet people to do things with -After checking out, they let me use their shower :)
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 July 2024
Vanessa
United KingdomRoom got a bit stinky with 4 sweaty adults lol 😆
On an adventure to Bikini Atoll...really enjoyed my time here. Would have preferred more privacy as an older female but otherwise no worries
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Darleine
AustraliaThe cleaners only sweep the dorm rooms out and don't mop the floors and don't scrub out the shower either. FREE BREAKFAST AND FREE PIZZA NIGHTS was advertised on the website but didn't get either. needs more lighting in the rooms to read a book by
Fridge, microwave and bathroom in each of the dorm rooms. Fantastic rooftop area to chill out on. Tours each day. FREE use of all beach gear. 10/10 for location on 1 block back from Waikiki Beach. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Lena
United StatesI really enjoyed my stay in this hostel. It was really close to the beach and they offer some things ( like snorcheling gear or floaties) for free or a small amount. They also have sunscreen and other useful things that you can use for free. The rooftop is really amazing! They have a WhatsApp group which made it easy to connect with other travelers.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Alcantara
United StatesNothing
Everything
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Elisabeth
United StatesYou need your own soap and shampoo. But it’s a hostel, so I should have expected that. Great place if you want good location, and low price.
Price! Very cheap (it is a bed in a room) but very comfortable bed. Very close to the beach. Also they have beach items to use for free or very low cost. Great place if you will not be in your room much, and want to be close to everything with out spending money! Very friendly staff.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Isaiah
United StatesGreat place for solo travelers!
Stayed in May 2024
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