First Cabin International Hawaii

Hotels
2270 Kalākaua Avenue Suite 1400 , Honolulu , us

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Several reviews note the property is very clean
Friendly/helpful staff in many cases
Modern, quiet at night for some guests
Complimentary coffee/basic beverages
Budget-friendly option compared to local alternatives
Cons:
Power outage/blackout with poor hotel response and extra charges
Laundry machine frequently out of order
Rooms/pods very small with little storage
Broken lockers / missing lockbox locks
Poor amenities provision (no slippers, limited kitchen utensils, no fan in pods)
Hard mattresses / uncomfortable bedding for some guests
Rooms not soundproof; noise from other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed: several guests called the property very clean, but there are specific complaints (sand on shower mat, occasional housekeeping issues).
Service
1
Mixed: staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, but major failures during a blackout (poor response, charging refused, extra fees) significantly hurt perceptions.
Location
1
Consistently praised as convenient and well located by multiple guests.
Room Quality
1
Negative: rooms/pods described as very cramped, minimal storage, thin mattresses or hard beds, poor soundproofing and insufficient space for luggage.
Amenities
1
Negative: several amenity failures noted (laundry machines out of order, broken lockers, missing lockbox locks, lack of slippers or basic kitchen utensils, no fans in pods).
Value for Money
1
Negative/mixed: some see it as a budget option, but several guests feel price is high relative to cramped space and service shortfalls.
Food and Beverage
1
Slight positive: complimentary coffee and basics appreciated, though lack of hot water during outages and limited F&B offerings noted.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed but leaning positive for some guests: several glowing reviews ("wonderful", "love it"), though other guests were deeply dissatisfied due to blackout and facility issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-24 21:33

Property Description

Discover the unique experience of First Cabin International Hawaii, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of Waikiki.

Elevated Comfort: Enjoy our air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a modern flat-screen TV, ensuring a relaxing stay while you unwind after a day of exploring.

Unmatched Amenities: Indulge in our sauna and shared lounge, or connect with friends and family with free WiFi throughout the property, making it easy to share your Hawaiian adventures.

Prime Location: Nestled near iconic attractions like Waikiki Beach and Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, our hotel places you just steps away from vibrant nightlife and serene ocean views.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary getaway—reserve your stay at First Cabin International Hawaii today!

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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Ortega • solo_traveller • us
8
Worth the money you pay. Would stay her again.
Pros:

Easy to find, clean, and the location is perfect. The shower is okay, but still overall a good experience. Would improve the cleaning of showers with better water pressure.

Cons:

For a one to 2 night stay, the bed is comfortable, but for any longer don't think it is worth it. In comparison to staying in this style of room and bed in Japan, the mattress upgrade could use an improvement. Still best value for your buck for solo travel.

2026-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Cody • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The price was good. It was a cool idea.

Cons:

I wish there was a lil air flow into the pod.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Mutiara • solo_traveller • id
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Ikaika • solo_traveller • us
10
The stay overall is still 10/10 for me since I’m a hard sleeper!🤗
Pros:

The best part about this property is the staff. They really do make sure all your needs/requests are met. I would include names but it’s not just one staff member it’s All of them. From night-time to daytime everyone is extremely friendly and helpful.

Cons:

I’ll speak for the men: sometimes there are individuals that don’t adhere to the rules such as talking on your phone while in the pod. Men’s voices are deep so they echo and you can hear it inside the pods so please go outside and go in the lounge which has comfy couches and talk out there. Be respectful of those around you.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Demosthenes • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Baryktabasova • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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RYOKO • solo_traveller • jp
10
素敵な空間
Pros:

ワイキキ中心で施設もスタッフも本当に素晴らしくて楽しい時間を過ごさせていただきました！またお世話になります！ありがとう。

Cons:

問題なしでした！

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Tasuku • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Caity • solo_traveller • us
3
Location great, BUT health hazard with mold!
Pros:

Location is great. Staff were nice and understanding. The fire alarm had gone off at 2:30am and Brian was handling the situation well.

Cons:

The ceiling was absolutely covered in mold. I walked into the premium pod room (4 single pods) and it smelled off. I noticed they had an air purifier in the room and then a few minutes later I saw the ceiling and it was covered with mold from the AC vent. With this being a potential health hazard I left and did not stay. The manager, Brian, was nice and said he would refund me, but they must know this is happening. It’s unacceptable! The pictures just show the worst ceiling square - it was only almost every ceiling square.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Theara • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ting Han • couple • tw
3
Very awful experience. A Japan style hostel without any Japan level service
Pros:

Location is good. Yet 14 floor is not convenient for the beach

Cons:

They charging everything. Storage of luggage takes 10 dollars for each case. And they got only one washing machine and need a reservation to use. Of course you won’t be available the day you arrived……and the facility says they have Sauna…..still charged for use. They charge everything and the room fee included nothing.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Abigael • solo_traveller • us
8
Good
Pros:

The price

Cons:

The door is confusing. You should include instruction how to open or close. Or how to lock

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Ikaika • solo_traveller • us
10
Safety and comfort are the best reasons I return. The staff change bedding every other day! Please tip them if possible
Pros:

What I like most is the affordable and flexibility with booking & staying. The average cost for 7 days is $540 depending on early or late booking as I noticed the prices are higher if you book within 2-3 days as opposed to a week or more in advance.
The laundry machine is top tier and washes/dries all in the same machine! You can put your chlothes in and add soap/softener and come back in 1.5hrs. No need to stand there. The facility overall is very Safe! No stealing, never had an issue nor have I heard of any which is a plus and the facility is locked so you need a personal code to get in to any door:)

Cons:

Sharing a space with 10 men (if fully booked) has its challenges where it’s possible that noise is made by rude people and can awaken you but it is quiet 99% of time such as nighttime. I am sometimes busy with work overnight and I sleep during the day which can pose a challenge.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • solo_traveller • as
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Maiko • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Ikaika • solo_traveller • us
10
This place is affordable and comfy and it can be overbooked for their first class rooms which are usually already booked
Pros:

Washing machine (state of the art), snack machine, free lockers for storing, clean 🚽, sauna, beach across street, many good food places downstairs, best part was the plush Duvet covers that go on every 🛏️! So comfy!

Cons:

There’s not much to NOT like 👍

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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adam • solo_traveller • us
4
Unsecured luggage area, dirty room, find another place
Pros:

Location and shower and restroom facilities were all solid, as was the common area.

Cons:

I think this is the only hotel or hostel I’ve ever left mid stay. Two reasons. Number one: their “lockers” do NOT lock. They’re IKEA quality. They actually gave me a locker and I pulled it open accidentally and someone else’s stuff was already in it. I didn’t even need a combination to do this. Neither did the Security cabinet in my room have a lock on it. Number two: my room was not adequately cleaned. There was stubbly gray hair in my “business class” room. For these reasons, I left after a terrible night sleep on a hard mattress. The desk service staff apologized and assured me that I would be getting a refund for the those other nights though I offered to pay for the night that I did stay. It has not been refunded yet.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee