2566 Cartwright Road, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
#31 of 311 hotels in Honolulu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 450 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
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 June 2024
Darin
United StatesI would make the lockers larger to reduce the clutter on the floor. Or at least shelving (one per bed) to get stuff off the floor. There wasn't a lot of space in the bathroom to place things while using the bathroom. A shelf above the sink would be nice and also the mirror was useless as I'm 6'1" not 5'0" ;-)
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Duchesne
CanadaEverything was fine
Meeting people was really easy, also hanging out on the rooftop is fun. People are very nice.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Bettina
United KingdomThe kitchen facilities are very much lacking, all outdoor and it’s not really set up for cooking (saving money). Hard to find even a bowl for cereal at times and easiest to use just for microwave and/or toast. Also, no indoor social space except for benches at reception area. As it was raining heavily during my stay, I stayed in my room more than I would expect in a hostel. Also, there are no personal storage facilities to lock up anything of value so travel light, no wardrobes or other personal storage (with or without lock).
Super Location, fun community, good activities, boogie boards and other equipment on loan, roof terrace to meet people and clean rooms and bathrooms (I stayed in a semi-private room in Beach 2)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Vanessa
AustraliaIt's a good hostel, the location is really great a short walk to the beach, stores and restaurants. The staff are really friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Julie
United StatesThe shower was difficult to use because the spray head could not be moved and it hit me in the head only, making it difficult to wash and rinse my body. Parking was very tight.
I liked the location and price. I loved being able to borrow chairs.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Vivien
GermanyVery friendly stuff, easy to make new friends, so close to the beach and shops! The room was clean but also depends on how clean the people are that you share a bathroom with… we weren’t very lucky.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Cox
NetherlandsThe bed wasn't as comfy as we'd hoped
The location, the staff and the rooftop terrace
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Ray
AustraliaNothing
The room was clean, air conditioned, quiet, kitchen and washing facilities were great and not miles away. Food vans on the street all delicious, WhatsApp group for guests made it super easy to meet people and coordinate tours etc
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Diana
EcuadorThe vibe is great
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
David
United StatesA little hard to find with Uber. Multiple address collocations close to each other
Location great. Quiet alleyway close to Waikiki beach. Small garden apartments converted to hostel rooms
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Cassie
United KingdomCould have been cleaner in the shared areas
Friendly, welcoming and did the job
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Luis
United StatesIt would get a bit loud when other guests walked by at night, however this wasn’t a problem during quiet hours.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. I like that they let you drop off your things before check in. We were able to grab lunch and drinks when we arrived early. They had free rental items, such as snorkeling gear, surf boards, inflatables, towels, etc. They provided free coffee every morning (and it was actually good). There are food trucks near by with amazing food. It was a 5 minute walk from the beach. The rooftop was chill.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Jocelyn
United StatesN/A
The staff was incredibly friendly, and they provided us with excellent service. The amenities were top-notch, particularly the freshly prepared morning coffee. This hostel exceeded my expectations, making my stay both enjoyable and affordable. I’m already looking forward to returning in the future.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Huber
United StatesNothing. Everything was perfect
The rooms were great, rooftop amazing and excellent people. Juan was our favorite! But everyone was really welcoming at the hostel
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Errol
AustraliaBeds could use a blanket. Tours are important for socialising but the ones organised by hostel are sub-par compared to what is out there for the same money.
Nice rooftop for socialising. Was basic but comfy enough. Hard to find any value in Hawaii but this was one of the cheapest options and would stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Monika
SwitzerlandThe parking situation was difficult. I paid for one of the 9 parking spots the hostel offered (20/night, 100 USD for my entire stay - so not cheap) and a few times there was no spot left, I had to park somewhere on the street to get to the reception to tell them, meanwhile somebody almost called the police on me bc of where I had parked but there was no other solution. The receptionist came out and after some standing around one car had to park somewhere else but she said he was only there for a short time (I saw the car there for at least 1 hour if not more). Turns out the driver was the boyfriend of the receptionist. The receptionist even said she couldn't do anything about it (it's her job though). They should control the number plates on a regular basis and make sure those who paid can park at all times. And not the boyfriend of someone who works there. The beds are super noisy and you feel every movement of the person above/below you. The A/C is very loud. The blankets are super thin (without A/C this would be okay but most guests are Americans and turn the A/C to full power all night long, so it's freezing). The shower is a little gross, the head wasn't decalcified in a decade it seems.
The location was really good, 5min to the beach. While I would say the accommodation is expensive for what you get, the location probably evens that out. Hawai'i is just not a cheap place. The other receptions was also very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Léger
SwitzerlandNone
The staff are so friendly and kind. The rooftop is amazing to connect with other ppl. Really close to the beach. It was the best hostel that I‘ve visited in my whole hawaii trip
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Simonehoff
AustraliaLoved the rooftop, great to relax and connect. Had a semi private room which is across the road. Rooms are kept clean and was great to borrow equipment. Awesome location in Waikiki
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Helene
United StatesKitchen could have a few more utensils Rooms could have a small table, dresser
Location was great, staff great, kitchen good
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Paula
AustraliaGreat location, friendly staff, always clean, great facilities. Highly recommended
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Fotios
United States1 of the light in room not working and the bed is really bad.. unconfy noisy and kind of broken, please fix it
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Isaias
United StatesSome tenants don't have a clue about Hostel, and they think they are in the hotel ,making a hard time for the rest of the crew
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Robbie
CanadaIt was a hostel, i mean, it was decent for the money...
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Teija
FinlandNo food stores close by. All the restaurants very expensive. Kitchen equipments in bad condition. Hostel was using the same washing machine and dryer to wash all the linen and towels. And customers had to use it in the evening when they had finished.
Just by the beach.
Stayed in February 2024
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