Castle at Waikīkī Grand

Hotels
6.8 (296 reviews)
134 Kapahulu Avenue , Honolulu , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent location near Waikiki and close to the beach
Kitchen/kitchenette in rooms (convenient)
Beach gear provided (towels, umbrella, mat)
Comfortable bed mentioned by some guests
Good views (volcano and sea) for some rooms
Friendly staff noted in at least one review
Cons:
Severe cleanliness issues (sticky stained carpets, filthy curtains, general poor housekeeping)
Broken or poorly maintained in-room items (microwave, coffee pot, ironing board)
AC not cooling adequately and poor water pressure reported
Rooms dated, mismatched/cheap decor and need upgrades
Check-in/service inconsistencies (no reception, slow responses)
Noise issues for rooms above the bar
Evidence of pests (cockroach reported)
Curtains dirty with possible stains (reported as blood) and safety issue with windows lacking screens

Categories

Cleanliness
3.5
Repeated complaints about dirty carpets, sticky surfaces, filthy/soiled curtains, stains, a found cockroach and overall poor housekeeping; cleanliness is a major negative.
Service
8.5
Mixed reports: staff described as friendly in one review but there were several service failures (no reception at arrival, slow/unclear check-in, unresponsive to requests). Overall service had helpful moments but inconsistent.
Location
10
Consistently praised: excellent, very convenient for Waikiki and close to the beach and local activities; location is a clear strength.
Room Quality
5
Rooms described as dated, in need of upgrades and maintenance (broken/mismatched kitchenware, small or cramped rooms in some cases, noisy placement above a bar, AC not cooling well).
Amenities
9
Positives include a usable kitchenette, beach towels/umbrella/mat provided and some useful extras; however some in-room amenities were broken (microwave, coffee pot, ironing board).
Value for Money
5.5
Several reviewers felt the condition of the rooms did not justify the price (only slightly cheaper than alternatives while being in poor condition), so value is below average.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Not much F&B available or discussed; one specific issue was a broken coffee pot and difficulty getting a replacement, otherwise no strong positive F&B commentary.
Overall Experience
6.1
Overall mixed-to-negative experience: great location and some conveniences (kitchen, beach gear) offset by cleanliness and maintenance problems, check-in/service inconsistencies, and occasional pests/noise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 21:45

Property Description

Prime Location near Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo

Stunning Views and Cozy Accommodations
Individually-decorated rooms with balconies overlooking the beach, Kapiolani Park, or Diamond Head. Enjoy modern amenities like a small refrigerator, microwave, and cable TV. Upgrade to rooms with a kitchenette for added convenience.

Vibrant Nightlife and Dining Options
Experience the lively atmosphere at Hula's Bar and Lei Stand for cocktails and music. Indulge in delicious 1950’s-style burgers at Teddy's Bigger Burgers.

Relaxing Outdoor Pool and Convenient Amenities
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or soak up the sun on the terrace. Take advantage of the guest launderette for added convenience during your stay.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Castle Waikiki Grand Hotel!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and a credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HNL

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 296 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.5
Service: 8.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 6.1
B
Bedwell solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
D
Denise couple fr
1
Déception et inconfort
Pros:

Je pense sincèrement que cet hotel ne devrait pas être proposé

Cons:

Tout

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
S
Shannon solo_traveller us
5
Good location. Comfortable enough but my unit was in desperate need of some TLC.
Pros:

Excellent location. Although not beachfront, I could see the ocean well enough. Friendly staff. Bed was comfortable. Free standing AC unit worked well. Beach gear provided.

Cons:

Room needed a deep clean and some sprucing up. Ironing board was broken. Microwave was broken. Poor Water Pressure. Inside of cupboards were sticky.
Table on the patio was trash. The kitchenware and decor were old, cheap and mismatched. (Could get better replacements at the Dollar store or a garage sale.) Balcony only as wide as a small folding chair, so maneuvering out there was tricky.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
C
Christopher couple fr
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
C
Celine couple us
6
Was great location but needed some upgrades.
Pros:

Having a kitchen was very convenient for us. Room felt like a good size for 2. Location of hotel was very close to local activities in Wakiki. Bed was very comfy and kitchen was good size for size of room. Also provided beach towels, umbrella and mat. Shower was a good size although water was a little finicky without us touching knobs. Patio was also good size with comfy chairs for looking even though view wasn't great.

Cons:

The ac in our room was set to the lowest temp setting and highest fan setting and room didn't get below prob 77. Was very very hot the whole time in room. Also staff doesn't provide new towels or check on room until you check out which can go both way honestly. I also had problems checking in. My original room wasn't ready at 2:15 and they told me it would be ready by 3 but ended up transferring me rooms to be right above the bar which could be heard from our room in certain spots. Also the curtains weren't dark enough so the lights from the other side of hotel shines right in our room. Curtains were covered in dirt at bottom like never been washed and was also what looked like old blood on curtain.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
A
Abigail solo_traveller us
6
Cons:

There were lots

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
K
Karinne couple au
1
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
K
Kate family_with_children us
3
Pros:

It was very close to the beach.

Cons:

The hotel was extremely dirty and the photos looked nothing like the room. The carpets were sticky and stained, the curtains were filthy and sticky held together with hair clips, the room had not been properly cleaned or maintained with stains and things falling apart. Our coffee pot was broken and I couldn’t get a hold of them for another one the whole visit. It is absolutely worth spending a little more money for a better place. This was only slightly cheaper than other hotels and I couldn’t believe the state the room was in. Additionally, the window opened all of the way with no screen, on the 6th floor so keep in mind if you’re staying with children.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple it
7
Posizione perfetta per Waikiki ma struttura e gestione decisamente da rivedere.
Pros:

Posizione sicuramente ottima per visitare Waikiki

Cons:

Siamo arrivati e non esisteva una reception, ci è stato detto che dovevamo aspettare l’arrivo di un responsabile che era stato chiamato ore prima. Avevamo richiesto mesi fa una camera con due letti e ci siamo ritrovati un solo letto ad una piazza e mezzo. La camera era minuscola e sembrava più uno sgabuzzino, era pieno di cose, il frigorifero pieno di scatole di scorte per il caffè, il balconcino inagibile e pieno di cose accatastate. La notte abbiamo anche trovato uno scarafaggio nel bagno.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
M
Milne solo_traveller au
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
M
Maelisa solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
F
Fiona couple au
7
Excellent location, comfortable room.
Pros:

Great location and value. We had a volcano and sea view which was delightful.

Cons:

We called to ask about early check in but wasn’t convinced we were understood. The place is a bit dated but it served our needs perfectly.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
G
Gary couple us
6
Good value. No luxuries
Pros:

I loved the location. The room was very small and did not offer room service.

Cons:

Property is very dated. Room was small. Staff was nice but nothing to write home about. Heavy construction during our visit.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Veronica couple us
1
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple us
1
Pros:

There was no breakfast

Cons:

The room was tiny with a pillar in the room. And the TV didn't work. They removed it but never replaced it. I would not recommend this to anyone

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
R
Randolph solo_traveller us
10
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
C
Cook couple au
3
Terrible sleeping with noise, airflow and light issues.
Pros:

The location was good, reception fine and proximity to beach great.

Cons:

The room is need of substantial maintenance. The airconditioner is too loud to have on during night. Through the night we restated the airconditioner for 5 minutes to obtain airflow.
The fridge has no adjustment and freezes everything so we turned off at night...this also helped with noise reduction.
The blinds are broken so to shield the bright lighting outside we used towels to drape over windows.
There is a large pillar in the room that takes up quite a bit of the floor space.
Building construction next to Waikiki Grand produces much noise from 4:00 am through to late afternoon...not something in the control of Waikiki Grand, but perhaps something that should be signalled to Booking .com customers.
We learnt that the rooms are independently owned so our experience may not reflect on other rooms offered on Booking.com

2025-12-10 via Nuitee
C
cristian family_with_children us
1
Engaño por fotos
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Todo estaba mal, desde el estacionamiento y que solo daban un café hasta el precio y las habitaciones pésimas

2025-11-20 via Nuitee
E
Evelin couple us
5
2025-10-29 via Nuitee
J
Juan solo_traveller us
10
2025-10-25 via Nuitee