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Reviews of Waikiki Beachside Hostel 3 stars

2556 Lemon Road, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

#137 of 323 hotels in Honolulu

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 596 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    8.0
    good option
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I slept on the upper bed and when I move even 1 inch, the bed made too much noise (room c-302), power supply is not near bed, not very optimal to meet with people, could be more hostel events. i met people mostly in the kitchen.

    staff is nice, Hostel is in a very good area. they have water to drink in the kitchen. they have beach equipments( snorkel, chairs, umbrellas etc.). they have discount on many tours and you can arrange a tour in hostel. big rooms refrigerator in the room

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds can be a bit rickety and make noise when climbing to top bunk, and bed’s aren’t 5 star quality. However this is a hostel so dont expect that

    Everything you want + more

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kindness and the Clean Kitchen

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Perfect location, needs a little more attention
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My pillow was very very thin. It had to fold it in half and it was still too thin and my neck hurt. I did have a room with 3 other girls but this was connected to another 4 bed room and we all shared the one bathroom. This was a bit tricky with everyone needing lots of showers with being by the beach. The bathroom mat was rarely changed so it was always very wet Would also be great to have curtains on the beds and individual lights. But I understand this is a budget hostel

    The location was perfect with the beach just down the road. It was located next to plenty of ABC convenience stores. There was also a bus stop nearby to get you to and from the airport and other bus lines around the island

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's close to Waikiki Beach. It's also a good location for trekking to Diamond Head. The room was clean and the kitchen facilities were good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No intimate in the room I miss the curtains around the bed

    A lots activity around and facility inside the building

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the rooms

    location, extra facilities, staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit nosy

    It wad affordable

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    7.0
    Great location for adventurers!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower is a bit lacking, pressure was so low. Also, the rooms were a bit hot, even though air conditioning was on the full day. The prize is a bit high for a hostel, but in Waikiki you pay for the location and I guess it's a normal price there. Just not used to it.

    The location is amazing, thanks to the use of the wristband, you can go directly to Waikiki beach in 2mins walk, take a bath and then entering the hostel without having to worry about carrying anything to the beach with you. The staff was EXCELLENT, all of them were super freidnly and eager to help you with nything. The place offered a lot of activities if you wanted to.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    7.0
    Excellent place for adventurers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Shower is a bit lacking, pressure was so low. Also, the rooms were a bit hot, even though air conditioning was on the full day. The prize is a bit high for a hostel, but in Waikiki you pay for the location and I guess it's a normal price there. Just not used to it.

    The location is amazing, thanks to the use of the wristband, you can go directly to Waikiki beach in 2mins walk, take a bath and then entering the hostel without having to worry about carrying anything to the beach with you. The staff was EXCELLENT, all of them were super freidnly and eager to help you with nything. The place offered a lot of activities if you wanted to.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    8.0
    Had an incredible time at this hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 8 bed dorm is split in 2 rooms , one room had Air con and my room I stayed in only had a fan so it was super hot at night which was pretty uncomfortable sometimes.

    It’s such an amazing location, only 3 min walk to the beach.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Always check your card transactions! I was charged $700 for someone else's bill. They said the system accidentally linked my card to another account. Luckily, I checked my statement, and thanks to the manager for responding quickly.

    I like that each room has a kitchen, a fridge, and a dining table.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    8.0
    Great !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were not too comfortable, but everything else was good !

    The Hostel is really good for the price. Nice lobby to hang around, you get surfboards, floatables, snorkeling equipment all to rent for free! The rooms are cute and have a kitchen!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    7.0
    Great spot for little pay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It had roaches.

    It was super close to the beach, restaurants and retail stores. They also had areas you could go to get work done outside the room.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    Great atmosphere & friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds make A LOT of noise.

    The entire staff was helpful and welcoming. They remember you by name and genuinely ask, "how was your day?". Lots to do in and around the hostel. Laundry machines are fairly inexpensive and extremely reliable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Kitchen
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accessibility

    Staff very friendly, location is accessible

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    9.0
    Cheap beach retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Kitchen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was a great stay.

    Quiet-roomed hostel very near beach front, zoo, and Diamond Head. With breakfast included.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location just steps from Waikiki beach! Friendly staff, clean room.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise beds

    Clean, very good location. Very kind stuff

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    They have a limit on the number of days you can stay; which I did n't know. I found out when they told me I had 2 hours to pack up and leave. That was hard.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    9.0
    very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Kitchen
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    noisy air conditioning , not able to drink in main common area no curtains in room

    friendly staff, good coffee and great location, very clean

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    8.0
    Beachside was fun and close the the beach where many of us would go, fun friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes the wifi didn't work, but everything else was fine, helpful friendly staff. The hostel only took cards not cash. Not a big problem but I prefer paying with cash.

    The room was fine, not too hot or too cold, the shower and toilet was also fine, they cleaned every morning. We also had a small balcony to hang wet clothes. The hostel was 1 block from the beach where I surfed often, couldn't ask for a better spot. I played ping pong at night and shot some hoops. Lots of laughs.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff often not at the reception, WiFi was a mess

    Spacious and quiet rooms. Super close to the beach.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2024

    9.0
    One of the BEST hostels I've stayed at!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The kitchen was a bit small for so many people staying in the hostel, finding times where I could cook was difficult. When I got in, the fridge was atrocious! It was completely full of food left that was mouldy and stinky (they did eventually clean it, but it was very gross).

    Location was super close to the beach, the hostel provided accessories you could borrow for the day such as snorkels, umbrellas, mats, floaties etc (that was a huge plus!). I also liked that it was located away from the huge crowds (obviously still busy, but less busy). Staff were so lovely and wanted to make it a friendly place for people to enjoy the island, but also to connect with other travellers. 20/10 experience :)

    Stayed in July 2024

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