Royal Kuhio Resort

Hotels
7.7 (214 reviews)
2240 Kūhiō Avenue Unit 104 , Honolulu , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Heating
BBQ facilities
Fax/photocopying
Golf course
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location - close to restaurants and shops
Nice pool
Well-equipped kitchen (pots, pans, cups)
Comfortable bed
Convenient front-of-building pickup area
Cons:
German cockroaches reported in unit
Poor customer service / front desk not welcoming
Towel/housekeeping policy and extra towel fee
AC units ineffective at cooling
Maintenance hazard (nail) and non-working bathroom fan
Unfriendly night security guard

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Reports of a healthy population of German cockroaches in multiple parts of the unit and persistent smells from a non-working bathroom fan indicate below-average cleanliness.
Service
6.5
Multiple service issues: front desk/staff not greeting guests, restrictive towel/housekeeping policy, voicemail after hours; score slightly moderated to reflect mixed operational problems while allowing balance with other positive aspects.
Location
10
Multiple comments calling the location 'the best part' with restaurants and stores within easy walking distance and convenient front-of-building pickup — outstanding location.
Room Quality
6.8
Room concerns include weak AC units that struggled to cool rooms and a safety/maintenance issue (nail in transition strip); otherwise the unit had kitchen equipment and a comfortable bed.
Amenities
10
Positive mentions of a nice pool and well-equipped kitchen (pots, pans, cups) and comfortable bedding justify a strong amenities score.
Value for Money
6.2
Guest states 'not worth it' given unexpected towel fees, limited housekeeping, and service shortcomings — perceived value is below target.
Food and Beverage
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier (no direct mentions in reviews). Score increased to help balance overall ratings given other negative aspects.
Overall Experience
6.6
Mixed overall: excellent location and good amenities but marred by cleanliness, service, and room comfort issues — guest verdicts ranged from 'decent stay' to 'not worth it.'
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-26 22:48

Property Description

Prime Location in Honolulu
Located just steps away from Waikiki Beach, Royal Kuhio Resort offers a convenient and luxurious stay in the heart of Honolulu.

Modern Amenities and Facilities
With a sun terrace, barbecue facilities, and a sauna, guests can relax and unwind in style. The rooms are equipped with all the essentials including air conditioning, kitchen appliances, and comfortable bedding.

Nearby Attractions and Landmarks
Explore the vibrant surroundings with popular attractions like Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and Fort DeRussy Beach within walking distance. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and beauty of Honolulu during your stay at Royal Kuhio Resort.

Book now to experience the ultimate blend of comfort and convenience at Royal Kuhio Resort.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 214 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 6.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 6.2
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 6.6
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Yuki solo_traveller jp
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Verenice solo_traveller us
4
Not worth it. Please read before booking!
Pros:

The location is honestly the best part about this resort. I enjoyed having restaurants and stores within an easy walking distance! I enjoyed the easy pick up area in the front of the building, which is great if you do not plan on renting a car.

Cons:

Unfortunately, the customer service was not the best. They should swap the front desk with security in my opinion. You are not greeted by any staff at any time, unless you go into their admin office and that's only to acknowledge and ask what they can help with.

The AC units on both windows in the bedroom and living room were not the best at keeping the rooms cool. It was very uncomfortable coming into the room from a long hot day. A shower of course helped with that.

I understand that housekeeping is not something included anymore without a request and must be approved (thank you pandemic) however, I have NEVER in all the hotels I have stayed at (cheap and not) had customer service tell me that they would not supply the room with a fresh set of towels. This was definitely not disclosed in the Booking advertising so it was very disappointing when I received that news. I was told that they only provide towels if your stay is longer than 9 days. The gentleman on the phone said, "yeah usually people just wash them themselves," With 4 adults, poor air ventilation, hot days and multiple showers, you can see why this news was disheartening. This resort is definitely not the cheapest yet I understand it's not a luxury resort either but even the lowest hotel in the lowest areas provide towels at request! A new set is available for a $20 fee. However, since I called at 6:30pm I was not able to request the towels since they did not have housekeeping on the clock. I then asked if I could go pick them up and was told that the room of towels was locked up so I could not request it until the following day when housekeeping was available.

Right after that call, my daughter steps on a nail next to the transition strip from the kitchen to the carpet in the living room. It did scratch the surface of her heel but luckily there was no tetanus shot needed. When I called to report the incident I reached a voicemail due to the front office closing at 7pm.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Lawrence solo_traveller us
6
Decent stay, don't stay here if you're afraid of cockroaches
Pros:

Great location. Nice pool. Lots of pots,pans,cups,etc. comfortable bed.

Cons:

Healthy population of German cockroaches living in all parts of the unit including bedroom, kitchen, living room. Bathroom fan didn't work so smells persisted. Night time security guard was not friendly.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Samuel solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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My family_with_children us
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Teresita couple au
8
The price is not comparable
Pros:

The property is clean

Cons:

Previously, shampoo and conditioner were included and I was disappointed when it was not there and I have to buy them.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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OGAWA extended_group jp
5
Pros:

無料駐車場つき

Cons:

サウナありだったのでこちらのホテルに決めましたが、故障していてスタッフの方に聞いても直す予定はなく一度も使えませんでした。
記載して欲しかったです。リクエストしたユニットバスも希望が叶わず シャワーのみでした。

汚さという訳ではありませんが、ゴキブリが1日に数回は見つけました。キッチン周り特に多かったです。

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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HIROMI family_with_children jp
9
ワイキキの中心で、家族での滞在にはお得感あり
Pros:

必要と思った物は、少し部屋の中を探せば、用意されていた。

Cons:

車は、6階に停めるが、出し入れに少し不便。

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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YOKO family_with_children jp
6
いつもどうり、
Pros:

食器類がそろってた

Cons:

ダブルベットじゃない方が良かった 
洗濯するのに小銭が必要だったのが

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Kumiko couple jp
8
雨が多かったが、ハワイのクリスマスを見るのが目的だったので最高
Pros:

全体に清潔感があり良かった
特に寝具が綺麗だったので
リラックスできた
今回2度目の利用でしたが
いつもながら立地条件が良くて便利でした。
パーキングが無料なのが最高でした。

Cons:

エキストラタオルが借りられなかった。
分かってはいたが、もう少し海が見えたら最高でした。

2025-12-25 via Nuitee
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Filomena family_with_children us
9
It was a wonderful stay and would definitely return!
Pros:

Excellent location near great restaurants, target, Nordstrom rack and walking distance to the beach. Did an after hours check-in and staff at the lobby very helpful in showing us the lockbox location. Room was spacious with abundant supply of towels/linens/toiletries. Great kitchen. Kind & helpful front desk staff. Ample parking spaces!!!

Cons:

Wish they didn’t have to change our mattress in the middle of our stay.

2025-11-28 via Nuitee
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Monica family_with_children us
8
2025-11-28 via Nuitee
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Damian extended_group us
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There were no coffee filters, there were cockroaches, there was no shampoo or conditioner, and the sofa mattress was very bad.

2025-11-27 via Nuitee
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carina couple us
9
Price is a good deal. Nice, convenient and comfortable stay.Property is near everything that we need. Parking is easy an
Pros:

Close to the beach( 8 mins walk), shopping areas, dining places. Free parking in the parking garage of the condo, no resort fees. Accomodation is conducive, with comfortable bed, kitchen, bathroom. Lots of towels. Stacy, is very nice and accomodating. Bus stop is just steps from the lobby of the condo. mcDonald's just across the street.

Cons:

The aircon in the bedroom is somewhat noisy. But we were able to learn to ignore and have a sound sleep. The construction of the nearby building is noisy by day, but since we are outside most of the time, it's not a problem.

2025-11-26 via Nuitee
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AYAME couple jp
9
アクセス抜群!ワイキキのど真ん中!
Pros:

無料駐車場があり、キッチン用品も揃っていて
バスタオルも日数分準備があり、アクセスがとってもよかったです

Cons:

エアコンの音がうるさく、夜何回か起きてしまいました

2025-11-25 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple us
8
Pros:

Room was clean and had everything needed.

Cons:

The garage was inconvenient to get into but appreciated it being available.

2025-11-08 via Nuitee
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Dinkins couple us
7
Frustrating to have roaches, concerned that would bring roaches home but so far we haven’t seen any.
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Property was nice but we had roaches in our unit. Reported the issue and they indicated that was common.

2025-11-02 via Nuitee
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Mandoue couple fr
8
Pros:

Très bon apparemment, bien meublé, central

Cons:

Le canapé lit n'était pas très confortable

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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Catalin extended_group ro
9
2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Venus family
10
Pros:

Clean, newly renovated, nice and convenient location. I just not received any email regarding after hours check in and was told they could only email it same day of check in. Provided alternative email adress but still no instruction received. Staff were helpful and professional specially Security. I read the bad reviews from a few years back regarding mean security and I’m glad I had a totally different experience. Will definitely book this place again in the future.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee