Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Sauna
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Nice views from the balcony
Cons:
Public areas need a refresh
Construction noise might be an issue

Categories

Cleanliness
7.39
Public areas could use a refresh, with some chipped paint and dull carpeting.
Service
8.36
Standard quality for this hotel tier, front desk was exceptionally efficient.
Location
8.9
Great location, a short walk to Waikiki beach, and close to amenities.
Room Quality
7.85
Room was huge and mostly functional, with a pleasant bathroom design.
Amenities
7.88
Good kitchenette amenities, convenient parking, and nice views.
Value for Money
7.84
Overall good value considering location and room quality.
Food and Beverage
7.89
Nearby options such as a mall, banh mi shop, and coffee shop available.
Overall Experience
7.86
Surprisingly comfortable and stress-free stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 07:27

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
PonoAloha in Waikiki, Honolulu, boasts a year-round outdoor pool, hot tub, and a recreation deck with various sports facilities. The accommodation is well-equipped, featuring air conditioning, cable TV, and a kitchen in each unit.

Convenient Location
Situated just 200 meters from Saint Augustine by-the-Sea, PonoAloha offers easy access to Honolulu Zoo and Waikīkī Shell. The proximity to the airport, only 12 km away, adds to the convenience for travelers.

Family-Friendly Environment
With a children's playground, large BBQ area, and a mini-market on-site, PonoAloha caters to families looking for a comfortable stay in Honolulu. Book now to experience the perfect blend of relaxation and recreation at PonoAloha.

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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 103 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.39
Service: 8.36
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 7.89
Overall Experience: 7.86
김 • extended_group • kr
3
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Zhangir • extended_group • us
9
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Enrique • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Kamalene • solo_traveller • us
8
I will absolutely look to stay at this facility with my family again and highly recommended others do so as well.
Pros:

Fantastic location with a short walk to the beach and parking on site. The studio apartment had everything we needed including a well stocked kitchen for all our cooking needs.

Cons:

The studio apartment needs a bit of a refresh.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Roman • family_with_children • us
9
Great location, convenient parking garage, close to the beach and city waking
Pros:

Nice view from the balcony

Cons:

air-conditioner was a bit loud

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • th
9
Solid Choice Close to Waikiki
Pros:

The room was huge. I am a solo traveler and I don't cook, but the fridge, cooktop stove, countertops, and cupboards full of dishes make the room suitable for a small group that *does* cook.

The location is great; it's a short walk to Waikiki beach, with a view of the mountains from my balcony. It's also near a mall that has a Target and a Starbucks. There's an excellent and inexpensive banh mi shop round the corner. Try the cane juice. A bus stop for public transit to other areas of Honolulu is round the corner too.

The furnishings (couch, table, beds, chairs) are a bit dated, but all are functional. The mattress was fine. WiFi, aircon, hot water all fine. I asked for quiet and got it. No doubt the solid walls helped.

I have to give a shoutout to the magnificent fully-tiled bathroom, which reminds me of a 1940's Manhattan-style apartment (this is good). The Japanese-style toilet, with detachable two-account (!) remote was a very pleasant surprise.

There are also a coffee shop and a convenience store on the premises (although you pay for convenience). There is also a big waterfall with koi fish in the open-air lobby, which seems to successfully distract children.

All in all, my week-long stay was surprisingly comfortable and stress free.

NOTE I had to mark down staff because this was a furnished apartment, and the staff didn't do anything except drop off a fresh set of towels halfway through my stay. That said, the front desk was exceptionally efficient, calling my cab to the airport, etc.

Cons:

In general, the public areas (hallways, lobby) could use a refresh. Dull carpeting, some chipped paint, etc. There was also some construction going on, but at 30 floors up I didn't hear it.

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Emiko • couple • jp
9
夜景が最高
Pros:

マウンテンビューは初めてでしたが、高層階だったのと前方に高い建物が何も無いので、宝石が散りばめられた様な夜景や朝焼け、虹までも見れて最高でした。

Cons:

今回はプールの大改装工事中だったので、プールやジャグジーに入れなかったのが残念でした。

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • extended_group • us
9
Convenient located service apartment with nice balcony/mountain views.
Pros:

Location was probably its best asset. Located on the east side of Waikiki near the Honolulu zoo, it is slightly less crazy - tourist-wise. 2 blocks from the beach. Service apartment kitchenette is stocked with liquid detergent/sponge/paper towels, (these are the little touches that matter), plus kettle, toaster oven, rice cooker, microwave and an electric range.
Balcony overlooks the mountains. We did not have the AC on during our stay as the breeze and fresh air was so much better. Free parking is a huge bonus as well (though we rented at the Enterprise that is just next to this building).

Cons:

Corridor finishes are really worn, like section 8 housing. The service apartment seems to be part of Waikiki Banyan.
The front reception is for Waikiki Banyan and we had to go to 4th floor office for PonoAloha check-in which isn't very clear to locate.

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Kaoru • couple • jp
10
お部屋、大変満足(^^)
Pros:

私的には申し分のない大変満足のところでした。また利用したいと思っています。前回はリビングの照明が切れていた時もありましたが、今回は全部最高でした。ウォシュレット付きでシャワーもハンドタイプ、ツインベット、キレイなキッチン&洗面所景色もシービューの希望通りでした。(^^) Mahalo

Cons:

これはしょうがない事なのかも知れませんが、共同の洗濯機に砂が大量に入っていて自分の洗濯物が砂まみれになりました。
終了して乾燥をしようとした時点で気付きました。
洗濯機の中は暗くて見づらく、今回のようなことは初めてで安心して使ってしまった...…
４ドル無駄にしてしまいました。
共同なので誰でも使用できるし、周りに水道設備もなくて掃除して使うことすらも出来なかった
洗濯機の砂は、どうやって掃除するのかもわかりませんが
次からは良く確認してから使用したいと思ったハプニングでした。

2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Alfredo • family with young children • ch
10
Exceptional
2025-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Robin • group • us
4
I would not stay here again.
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

The unit needs repairs. The sliding door to the patio is broken. My mother was trapped outside for over 2 hours. The broken shower door needs to be removed/replaced. Fridge had parts falling off door, all my condiments fell out and the glass bottles broke, making a mess and costing me $50. Furniture OLD, needs replacing. Beds very HARD. 1 bottle combination shampoo/ conditioner & 1 bar soap for 4 people 4 nights.

2025-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Erin • family with young children • au
9
Great location, nice roomy apartment.
Pros:

Great location a block back from the beach. Plenty of places to find to eat within walking distance. Great having parking included. No resort fee

Cons:

Apartment is dated with maintenance that needs doing. Plug items into bathroom PowerPoint and the whole things comes out of the wall when you try to unplug.
Issues with cockroaches some days (very small ones).
Booked for 3 people but only had towels for 2 when we arrived. Had to contact out of hours person to source extra towels.

2024-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Bettina • group • au
7
Ok apartment, could do with some upgrades
Pros:

The size of the apartment was sufficient for 3 adults. Close to beach and easy walking distance to shops. Free parking was an awesome bonus.

Cons:

Bed and some furniture outdated. I shared a bed with my daughter and it was like sleeping in a V shape. The mattress was very outdated. The shower doesn’t work properly, either it’s hot or cold water. We decided to have a bath each day but the plug didn’t work either. Used a face washer to assist keeping the water in. Aircon needed updating as well. Didn’t cool the room down at night. We stayed for almost 2 weeks and could have used a set of clean sheets delivered during that time.
The worst part was the religious chanting that began outside the building at 7 am on some days. It went on for 30 mins! Lifts are extremely slow on the morning. We used the stairs!

2024-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Yadul • review category business travellers • in
8
Very good
Pros:

Location of the room and the property, the view was amazing.

Cons:

Kitchen was not cleaned properly. There were packets of bread in one of the Almirah in the Kitchen.

2024-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Troy • family with young children • au
8
Very good
Pros:

location awesome

Cons:

bit dated the carpets , furniture and cooking utensils/ cutlery,
there was also baby cockroaches running around in the kitchen area.

2024-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Lees • family with young children • au
7
Great spot for a longer stay
Pros:

Great spot. Great view of the mountains

Cons:

reception hours were short

2024-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • group • us
3
Poor
Pros:

Location was good. View on 30thfloor was great.

Cons:

Kitchen was bad. Couldn't open the microwave door open all way opened. Refrigerator was so noisy Couldn't hear TV. Sink in bathroom was so far off Couldn't ŵash up .

2024-09-19 • via Nuitee
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David • family with young children • us
7
Nice location. I suggest upgrading and updating the unit a bit.
Pros:

Location and view

Cons:

Unfortunately there were roaches in the kitchen area of the room and it could use a little bit of TLC upkeep. The toilet seat was also broken but usable.

2024-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Marie • with friends • au
3
Poor
Pros:

Hotel staff at the Marriott were on strike so loud noise day and night! The condo on the 9th floor was old needs an upgrade the tv did not work fridge rusted

Cons:

Old condos lifts did not work

2024-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Willie • family with young children • us
9
Superb
2024-08-28 • via Nuitee