Castle Bamboo Waikīkī Hotel

Hotels
8 (524 reviews)
2425 Kuhio Avenue , Honolulu , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location within walking distance to beach, shops and transport
Lovely tropical pool and hot tub; pleasant pool area
On-site restaurant/bar with several positive mentions (chef praised)
Laundry facilities, kitchenette/fridge and good elevators
Good room size/layout and overall strong value for money
Cons:
Stained or dirty bedding, funky room smells and general cleanliness issues
Inconsistent or unfriendly front desk service; poor communication and unanswered phones
Room maintenance problems: old mattress, precarious TV placement, torn upholstery, dampness
Housekeeping/service frequency unclear (weekly servicing) and other service inconveniences
Occasional food issues at pool and practical issues like leaking fridges or bathroom key access

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Multiple guests reported stained or dirty bedding, a slightly funky room smell, dampness and floors needing mopping; cleanliness was a recurring negative.
Service
7
Mixed service: some guests praised friendly bar/restaurant staff and helpful responses, but several reported inattentive or unfriendly front desk staff, poor communication and unanswered phones.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised — excellent, very convenient location within easy walking distance to the beach, shops, restaurants and transport.
Room Quality
6.8
Room issues noted: old mattresses, precariously placed TV, curtains not blocking light, noisy road-front rooms, occasional odd smells and fridge problems.
Amenities
9
Strong amenities: lovely tropical pool and hot tub, on-site bar/restaurant, laundry facilities, useful kitchenette/fridge and reliable elevators.
Value for Money
8.8
Perceived as good value by many guests — described as 'best value' and good location-for-price tradeoff.
Food and Beverage
8
Mixed F&B: some guests found pool food undesirable, but the on-site restaurant and bar (and a praised chef) were positives.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall positive stay driven by location, pool and amenities, tempered by housekeeping, room maintenance and inconsistent front-desk service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 21:27

Property Description

Tropical Oasis near Waikiki Beach

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy modern comforts including a microwave, refrigerator, and flat-screen TV in every guestroom. Some rooms even feature a kitchenette for added convenience.

Relaxation and Convenience: Unwind in the hot tub or take a dip in the outdoor pool with waterfalls. Need help planning your day? Visit the tour desk or grab cash from the onsite ATM.

Prime Location: Stroll to Waikiki Beachwalk for shopping and dining. Explore nearby attractions like the Hawaii Convention Center and Diamond Head State Monument.

Experience the beauty of Waikiki at Bamboo Waikiki Hotel. Book now for a memorable tropical getaway.

Important information:

Please note: The property offers bell service at the guest's request.

The daily resort fee is taxable and includes:
- WiFi
- In Room Coffee
- In Room Safe
- Local and toll-free calls
- Use of beach towels.

Please note: A parking reservation is recommended. Guests should call the accommodations in advance to guarantee parking.

Audible work will be minimal and work hours will be restricted to Monday through Friday from 9:00- 17:00.

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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 524 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 7
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.4
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naoko solo_traveller jp
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Erin extended_group us
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Aileen family_with_children au
6
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Janice couple us
10
Great rooms!
Pros:

The rooms were clean and safe.

Cons:

The food by the pool was undesirable and the staff ignored us and talked to each other.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Lauren solo_traveller au
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Carolyn couple au
8
Pleasant accommodation with balcony, close to everything, nice pool and hot tub.
Pros:

Loved the location - easy walking distance to the beach, shops, restaurants and public transport.
Our room was comfortable, as was the bed and pillows.
Good shower but it was over the bath which may be of concern to people with mobility issues.
Kitchenette and fridge were handy, allowing us to purchase food to prepare and eat in our room.
The pool area was lovely as was the hot spa! We really liked having a bar/restaurant right next to the pool and had a lovely meal there, plus a few drinks.
Loved that there were laundry facilities.
Elevators were good and you didn't have to wait too long (we were on the 8th floor)

Cons:

Probably the only thing was the room servicing. It wasn't clear on the booking that the room was only going to be serviced every 7 days (although we may have missed it)
They were very good about providing fresh linen when requested, but you first have to take your dirty linen down to reception, then they will deliver the fresh linen some time during the day.
There was an issue with communication prior to travel - hotel messaged me, I messaged back - no further communication from the hotel......

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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William couple nz
9
Great location with everything in easy walking distance
Pros:

Great location - short walk to beach, supermarkets, food stalls and restaurants, public transport.

Cons:

TV was precariously placed on a chest of draws.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Regula solo_traveller ch
7
Pros:

3 Min zum Strand Waikiki und ein toller Pool mit vielen Pflanzen

Cons:

Die Betten waren zwar frisch bezogen aber unter der Bettwäsche fleckig und schmuddelig

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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AURELIE solo_traveller fr
8
Très bien placé
Pros:

Hôtel très bien placé

Cons:

Indiqué mais j aurais aime que le lit soit fait tous les jours

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Andrew Smith couple nz
6
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Jeffrey couple au
2
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Vanessa couple au
8
Very good for 3 day stay . Excellent location and value
Pros:

Great location. Great room size and layout. Loved the facilities and the hospitality at the bar including the chef who made us the best Tuna dish as we arrived. The front desk staff were lack lustre but answered our questions.

Cons:

The front desk staff were lack lustre but answered our questions. Some room details lacking like soap and toilet paper but really had everything you needed otherwise in the room.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
佐々木 couple jp
9
ちょっと残念でした。
Pros:

アーリーチェックインが出来た

Cons:

お願いしていたカテゴリーのお部屋でなかったラナイの着いてお部屋に毎年泊まっていたので
今年も泊まりたかった💦

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Ginger family_with_children us
10
Best value close to the beach.
Pros:

The location was close to the beach and within walking distance to several restaurants. The pool was tropical and tranquil.

Cons:

The bathroom by the pool required a key.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Lauren solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Excellent location, just a couple blocks from the beach. Wonderful staff, good restaurant on site. We loved it.

Cons:

Our room had a slightly funky smell, but we would still come back again, so it wasn't too bothersome.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller us
4
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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chantal couple fr
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller us
4
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Bed mattress was old ac left the room feeling damp chair padding was torn and floor needed to be moped

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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DEBRA solo_traveller au
2
Not happy!!
Cons:

Staff were unfriendly.
Wardrobe in kitchen.
Noisy room, 3rd floor road front.
Curtains did not block light out.
Beside lamps( lights)didnt work.
Water all over floor when i arrived, i slipped. The fridge was getting defrosted. I ended going down to reception and guy finally came up. He wiped floor with a towel he brought up, and then wiped bottom only of fridge.
I opened fridge later and water went everywhere all over the floor.
Nobody ever answered reception phone.
Very loud repairs getting done at 8pm, and started again around 8am. Not very good when you are trying to relax.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Mario solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Wir waren nach 2024 nun bereits das zweite Mal im Castle Bamboo Hotel. Es war wieder ein perfekter Aufenthalt. Das Zimmer war größer als erwartet. Wir hatten 3 Balkone. Die Küche war super ausgestattet, mit großem Kühlschrank, Herd, Toaster, Kaffeemaschine. Es gab genug Schränke im Zimmer. Ein Safe war ebenfalls vorhanden und konnte kostenlos genutzt werden. Das Zimmer wurde auf Wunsch einmal pro Woche gereinigt. Handtücher gab es nach Bedarf. Das Personal an der Rezeption und das Housekeepingpersonal war freundlich und hilfsbereit. Bei Problemen, wie einer defekten Lampe im Zimmer, wurde umgehend reagiert. Der Garten und Poolbereich ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Das Restaurant wurde von uns nicht genutzt, ist aber ein kulinarischer Geheimtip in Waikiki. Es gibt eine Tiefgarage in der man seinen Mietwagen parken kann, diese ist aber kostenpflichtig. Vom Hotel ist es nur ein 3 minütiger Spaziergang zum Waikiki Beach. An der gegenüberliegenden Straßenseite ist eine Bushaltestelle von der man überall hinkommt.
Wir würden jederzeit wieder das Castle Bamboo Hotel für unseren Oahu Aufenthalt wählen.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee