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Reviews of Castle at Waikīkī Grand 2 stars

134 Kapahulu Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

#187 of 330 hotels in Honolulu

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 146 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    6.0
    ENJOYED ROOM AND FACILITIES NOT NOISY AND CLOSE TO EVERY THING.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 4 nights

    QUALITY OF TV PROGRAMS DID NOT COVER FULL TV SCREEN. WHEN THEY SAY KITCHENETTE I THOUGHT THEY HAVE COOKING FACILITIES.

    LOCATION TO SHOPS AND BEACH

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor communication between booking.com and the hotel was causing room problems for guests.

    Staff are great. Hotel is in great location.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    6.0
    Disappointed for how much I paid to stay. The only thing that made it worth it was the location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Ocean View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 5 nights

    My power went out for the first 2 days about 6+ times. A fuse kept blowing due to too many appliances being on. And by too many, I mean I was not allowed to have the lights on or any other appliance while using the stove or microwave separately. This made it very difficult to even function and cook. I also had to sleep through the night without air conditioning because maintenance was not around past certain hours. It was also to get a hold of the front desk located on the 5th floor. I had shopped for groceries and and most of those went bad because of the power being out. This was a huge inconvenience and I was not able to use my amenities as I had planned. The TV volume was also very inconsistent. Most of the time I could not hear anything while the air was on, even with the volume being all the way turned up. The balcony was extremely small. I am a tiny person and it was hard to even get past the patio furniture. My room was never cleaned or serviced throughout my visit. No one checked nor could I get room service to stop by for extra towels etc. The shower did not drain. Most of the time I was standing in 1.5 inch of water just trying to shower and the water hardly got warm/hot. For all of my trouble, I was not offered any time of reimbursement or accommodations. I was told to not use my appliances together. I am very frustrated and upset with how this was handled.

    What I loved about the place is the location and convenience in getting around. Many places were walking distance and I could see the beach and all of the foot traffic from my balcony. The room was a perfect size for traveling alone.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was ok

    Beach

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    8.0
    Amazing stay !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little noisy at night due to the bar underneath us

    Enjoyed our stay here . Staff was really friendly. We arrived in Hawaii early in the morning however check in wasn’t until 3pm but the staff was really nice to call us and let us to let us know the room was ready by 12pm as they knew we had been waiting. Room was fine and had amazing views from balcony. Close to the main Waikiki strip and beach . Walking distance to everything. Good vaule for money .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View Hotel Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    there is no soap and shampoo holder in the shower area! we had to keep the soap and shampoo in the ground/ ledge. too risky, especially for the elderly. can you imagine. this has to change

    the location to the Waikiki beach and all things needed by a tourist. the microwave

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was great

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Overall a really good stay. A few small issues, but when you’re in paradise, you make exceptions 😁
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed 7 nights. That is too long to no have house keeping. I had to take my towels for exchange every 2 days. Sheets unchanged, floor was pretty filthy after 3-4 days without cleaning. Lots of cockroaches

    Staff were all so accomodating. My room was sufficient however others in my group had less than suitable rooms (no cooking facilities, small fridge, oversized furniture)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    8.0
    Do not use booking agent when you reserve this hotel. Contact the hotel directly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The room booked through web was really bad and no any facility available as shown in pictures.

    The room offered on 2nd day was good. All amenities were available. It is near to the beach and restaurants. The staff was kind and helpful including the front desk.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    6.0
    All good, live and learn!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 2nd floor Hula bar was a VERY strange bar and atmosphere, and they did NOT assist us as they did other tables or patrons UNLESS we came to bar to ask for a drink or food…. We were ignored at table, no acknowledgement! We were only table that did not get table service as other tables and patrons, for my Mother and I were not the same as other patrons/ the wrong mix ( you figure it out) Teddy’s Burger downstairs HORRIBLE customer service, uneducated staff, overpriced !

    Ron our Manager was very sweet and helpful upon checking in. Hotel inside is old and outdated, but we were here 3 days and therefore not too worried, nevertheless things were in walking distance so easily accessible.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    8.0
    Great budget option
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was a timeshare (we believe) and had weird color choices. The room had silly house rules from the timeshare owners and it made it feel like an airbnb.

    Great views, location, and quiet. Staff were helpful and kind. Room had a tiny kitchen and we could see the beach from our door.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't know that it each unit was privately owned. We were fortunate to get a very nice unit. It was very small. Bathroom was adequate. The sink space was too small and the bathtub didn't drain well so you were already standing in a few inches of water. Kitchen space was okay for us as we ate out mostly and didn't prepare our own meals. Very small balcony... only room for a small table and 2 chairs... no lounge chairs. TV didn't have closed captions and I'm hearing impaired. Also one of the tv's remotes needed batteries so you had to get up to adjust the TV.

    Location was the best in Waikiki. Clean and moderately comfortable. Excellent view of Diamond Head, park and the beach. Bed linens very nice and although it was queen sized, it felt larger to me. Lots of mirrors and outlets for charging electronics. Large chest of drawers for clothes and small closet to hang things. Elevators were always fast and available. We were on the 5th floor, ocean view suite.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    7.0
    First hawaii trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was dated but did the job of somewhere to sleep

    The views from the balcony were amazing. A close walk to the beach and lots of stores and restaurants close by

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2023

    6.0
    It hasIt has pluses and negative
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was lacking amenities. One towel per woman per week is wholly inadequate.

    Location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was on the 6th floor facing the Diamondhead mountain and the main street. The view was great, but you could hear every single car or people talking at the sidewalk. It doesn't have an exhaust fan for the bathroom, and the curtains are missing.

    Nice view, great location, real close to the beach ⛱️

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    8.0
    For the price and location for me was really good. I would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No phone in the room, and there was no closet.

    It was very nice good location for me, staff was very friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    8.0
    Very nice spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room little small

    Great spot at Waikiki

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2022

    6.0
    Good location, limited room services
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View Hotel Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Facility did not provide cleaning of room during our 8 night stay. Had to bring our towels and sheets to front desk and swap them for clean ones, changed and made our own bed. Some issues with WiFi/Internet connection, resolved by tapping into neighboring room WiFi (security?) We were on 3rd floor, but were awakened by early morning trash pick-up each day with windows closed. Room had nice kitchenette, with dishes, pots & pans, cooking and tableware, but only given one small dish towel and no dish drainer - inconvenient to clean up.

    Location was ideal for attending dance festival we had registered for. Very convenient for taking city busses to a variety of activities and tours we had on our itinerary during our stay. Close to beach, shopping, restaurants, the zoo.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had 2 separate units. While they were the same price, they were quite differ by accommodations. one was clean and fresh. the other was not. at all. No need to go into tons of details but know as this property is individually owned properties which means some have hotel house keeping, some hire a cleaner on their own. it’s hard to know if the cleanliness issues is with the hotel staff or an outside cleaner. Just be aware. The 2 units we had were on different sides of the hotel, completely different layouts and sizes and even kitchen and bathroom amenities. As well as what the extra bed was significantly different in function and comfort. Again owners differ but it made for some tough parts of the stay with our family members with differing levels of comfort.

    The staff was wonderful. Helpful and fixed things we asked for correction on. We had parking hiccups but the staff was always helpful and fixed the concern right away. The location was great and my room had a wonderful view of Diamondhead and a peak of the beach. Hard to get both! Sheets, towels, beach chairs available as needed was great. Staff even helped us with a blow up matteress when needed.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View Hotel Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found cockroaches in the room and in the bathroom by the bathtub

    Avery thing was quiet and clean

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    8.0
    liked the place, but when checking in they tried to get us to pay an extra $200 in “fees” that we had already paid. then
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    tried to get us to pay extra and gave us the wrong room.

    good location, room was cute.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City View Hotel Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was way to small for the price

    I liked the fact that it was on the beach.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ocean View Studio with Kitchenette
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The balcony door broke and wasn't repaired before we left so we had 4 days where we couldn't utilise it.

    Excellent location, great views from the balcony and a very friendly place with everything you could need!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2022

    7.0
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City View Hotel Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there is a nightclub below the hotel which can get quite loud a number of nights throughout the week.

    perfect location, staff were absolutely amazing and so welcoming

    Stayed in May 2022

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