Waikiki Monarch Hotel

Hotels
6 (419 reviews)
444 Niu Street , Honolulu , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
On-site restaurant
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor room maintenance
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
4.08
Multiple mentions of dirty rooms, mold, and old furniture.
Service
7.55
Staff were friendly and accommodating, though some service experiences were negative.
Location
8.09
The hotel is well-located near shops, the beach, and convenience stores.
Room Quality
4.54
Rooms were described as outdated, noisy, and having maintenance issues.
Amenities
5.57
The hotel has some amenities but lacks sufficient features for a resort experience.
Value for Money
5.03
Value perception varied; some felt it was overpriced for the experience.
Food and Beverage
7.08
Positive remarks about the restaurant on-site.
Overall Experience
6.05
Mixed feelings overall; some enjoyed the stay while others were disappointed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 15:12

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views
Experience the best of Waikiki at Waikiki Monarch Hotel where every room offers breathtaking views of the city and ocean. Enjoy modern amenities like air conditioning, TV, and coffee machine in each room, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Ideally situated along the Ala Wai Canal, our hotel provides easy access to Hawaii Convention Center, Waikiki Beach, and premium shopping at Ala Moana Center. Discover a variety of recreational activities nearby, from surfing to golf, for a fun-filled vacation.

Exceptional On-Site Facilities
From a tour desk to plan activities to gourmet dining and a vibrant nightclub, Waikiki Monarch Hotel offers everything you need for a memorable stay. Relax by the large swimming pool or soak up the sun on the spacious sundeck.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Waikiki Monarch Hotel.

Important information:

Parking fees shall be paid to the parking garage attendant and cannot be charged to the hotel room.

Cash is the only method of payment for parking.

A facilities fee plus tax charged per night for the following:

- Access to the rooftop pool, hot tub, outdoor sun deck
- 24-hour fitness center
- WiFi in hotel lobby
- Business center
- In-room coffee/tea and luggage storage

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

For guests arriving with extra guests beyond the maximum occupancy, a $50 nightly charge will apply for each additional guest.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HNL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 45 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 419 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.08
Service: 7.55
Location: 8.09
Room Quality: 4.54
Amenities: 5.57
Value for Money: 5.03
Food and Beverage: 7.08
Overall Experience: 6.05
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S5336CHjulies Couples
10
Great trip everything was walkable.
Pros:

Awesome, kana was so nice and great

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
5
545bayank Family
2
DO NOT BOOK HERE. The streets are better
Pros:

Waikīkī monarch hotel .
I was not welcomed by the front desk staff upon arrival. When I attempted to ask questions, the manager intervened, and her first response to me was, “Girl, this is the cheapest you’ll find—this is Waikīkī.”

I informed her that the room was filthy, the shower setup was poorly designed, and the overall condition was unacceptable. I asked repeatedly to see another room. They showed me a second room, which had the same issues. The furniture was torn and outdated, clearly from the 1970s, and there were roaches. Yes, roaches. I felt physically sick and extremely uncomfortable, to the point that I could not mentally prepare myself to stay.

The staff was rude, dismissive, and disrespectful throughout the entire interaction. The manager, Vanessa, was the primary source of this behavior. Based on her conduct, she was an absolute nightmare to deal with—what I can only describe as a literal devil in terms of customer service.

I checked out after only two hours and moved to another hotel that was significantly cleaner and provided actual customer service.

To make matters worse, the manager left before speaking with Expedia, despite Expedia needing to verify details directly with the property. As of now, the hotel has still not returned Expedia’s calls. I checked out the same day, within two hours of arrival.

In a place like Hawaii, where nearly everyone I encountered was kind and welcoming, this experience stood out in the worst way possible. Extremely rude is an understatement.

I am writing this to warn others not to book here. I am also requesting that the executive leadership or owner contact me directly to address both the unsanitary conditions and the unacceptable customer service.

2026-01-28 via Tripadvisor
M
Marcel family_with_children us
9
Good price, centrally located, clean and satisfactory.
Pros:

Easy check-in, straightforward access. All documents were already prepared, including the room key card. The room location requested during online booking was taken into account and implemented perfectly. The pool area is very large and spacious and also offers space for a barbecue.

Cons:

Housekeeping needs to be ordered at the front desk; simply placing the "Please make up the room" sign on the door will not be sufficient. Unfortunately, we were not informed of this at check-in.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple us
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Dean solo_traveller nz
5
Cons:

Bad management, needs repairs. Noisy rooms

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
T
Temperance couple us
3
Pros:

Very nice staff

Cons:

Hotel looked nothing like what I expected. Was a bit more run down and had more of a hostel look. Room not clean and was very disappointing so we left and stayed somewhere else

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
T
Taka solo_traveller jp
5
お試し旅行
Pros:

ロードサイドで比較的動きやすい。ロケーションはよかった。

Cons:

内側からの施錠が軽く、二重であればなおよかったです。

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lindsay solo_traveller us
3
Couldn’t wait to check out
Pros:

Checking out!!!

Cons:

Got charged a 2nd resort fee when I checked in at Lobby desk. The “resort” was far from a resort, more like a motel 8 you’re gonna catch a penicillin shot from. Cigarette burns in furniture, floor had a film that was slippery and left shoe marks, no blanket on bed just a foot runner.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
9
990rossh Family Mexico
6
Good value
Pros:

Great service at front, room definitely dated but clean and fine. Good location. Has everything we needed for one night stay.

2026-01-18 via Tripadvisor
L
lifec2026 Solo travel
10
Staff Exemplifies the Aloha Spirit
Pros:

The staff have been courteous and exemplifies the Aloha Spirit. Nykki was exceptionally courteous and so has Donnalyn and their boss. Its very conveniently located in Waikiki. Thank you for your hospitality and graciousness!

2026-01-13 via Tripadvisor
B
Bettina family_with_children de
9
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin family_with_children us
5
Pros:

The pool area and the manger

Cons:

The room

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
K
kazu extended_group jp
7
そこそこ
Pros:

コンベンションセンターに近い。
バス停からも比較的近い

Cons:

室内清掃がなかなか入らなかった。

2025-12-22 via Nuitee
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Troopersj Solo travel Perth, Greater Perth, Western Australia
8
Customer service goes a long way!
Pros:

Very positive experience at this hotel especially due to very helpful and accommodating staff. I arrived early at 8am a full 7 hours before check in after 2 flights from Australia. Vanessa and Nicky on reception very kindly found me a room so I could freshen up and get some rest.

The hotel is well located and close to shops, the beach and restaurants. I ate at Waikiki Brewing Company which was very good and over the road from the hotel.

The room was very clean albeit a little tired and dated but as a single night stopover this served my purpose just fine.

2025-12-17 via Tripadvisor
J
Jennifer couple us
8
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Parking and drop off

2025-12-13 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin family_with_children us
10
2025-12-04 via Nuitee
A
Amir couple us
10
2025-12-01 via Nuitee
I
Inoshita couple us
8
2025-11-25 via Nuitee
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Santiago solo_traveller us
3
2025-11-16 via Nuitee
M
Md Yousuf family_with_children us
1
2025-10-28 via Nuitee