First Cabin International Hawaii

Hotels
2270 Kalākaua Avenue Suite 1400 , Honolulu , us

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Facilities

Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Sauna
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Adult only
Cashless payment available
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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.

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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Lorena • couple • ch
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Nirali • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Iida • solo_traveller • jp
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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CG • solo_traveller • cn
7
Pros:

挺干净的

Cons:

有点难找

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Elleanor • solo_traveller • us
3
Not good.
Pros:

I liked the location and the concept, but the reality fell short in hospitality, comfort, and cleanliness.

Cons:

The entire floor smelled weird. The kitchen was relatively clean but you couldn’t put anything in the fridge because it was packed full and it smelled. The bed was so uncomfortable I’m half convinced it was just a box spring. The bathrooms could have been cleaned more and on my last morning of my stay, it legit looked like someone had a miscarriage in one of the toilets and all over one of the sinks. There was also a sketchy guy that kept appearing wherever I went who was also staying at First Cabin, and to top it all off, the police were there multiple times assisting with removing guests from the property.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Iryna • solo_traveller • us
9
Interesting experience
Pros:

Location, view from the kitchen

Cons:

Nothing,

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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daniel • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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daniel • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

🤚🏽👊🏽🤙🏽

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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SEONG JUN • solo_traveller • kr
9
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Desirée • solo_traveller • br
8
Pros:

Great facilities, but if only they would answer messages and any attempt of contact. It was very important for me to connect them before my arrival, but I got no reply at all. And the fact that you can't stay in the lobby area of the hostel after check out is really bad.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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RODRIGO ALEJANDRO • solo_traveller • cl
9
Satisfactoria.
Pros:

Ubicación y limpieza.

Cons:

Que cobren la custodia de la maleta.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Musashi • solo_traveller • us
8
Sooo happy and will for sure visit again during next visit to honolulu. Thank You!
Pros:

very delicious coffee. nice fridge to store food. toaster and microwave big plusses!

Cons:

i can't think of what i did not like. i liked everything.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • solo_traveller • us
8
Great location, clean and new, but will nickle and dime you
Pros:

Felt new and clean, location was great

Cons:

The fee to store luggage is obsurd, even for a short time they charge $10 per bag. Early check in by one hour not allowed with out a fee. I can see charging a fee for a very early check in but within an hour to make you sit and wait, come back or pay to store your luggage felt very stingy. 10 am checkout time was early, stick with industry standard of 11am

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Monica • solo_traveller • gb
10
Perfect for a trip where you want to save some money. You share, but you have your own pod, so it feels private.
Pros:

Very central, clean, comfortable.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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tracey • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was an amazing location, very clean and new hotel. The only thing that was not great was the matress. But I did sleep so that is what I needed.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Finardi • solo_traveller • br
9
Melhor opção para poucos dias em Oahu.
Pros:

Hotel cápsula muito bem localizado no centro de Waikiki, muito bem estruturado, limpo e confortável.

Cons:

Saunas individuais eram pagas a parte.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • solo_traveller • as
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee