Hawaiian King

Hotels
6.9 (29 reviews)
417 Nohonani Street , Honolulu , us

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Walking distance to beach
Cons:
Lacking basic amenities
Unpleasant odor in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
4.99
There was an unpleasant odor coming from the air vent during our stay.
Service
8.46
Standard service standard for a hotel of this rating.
Location
9
The location is great—everything is within walking distance.
Room Quality
5.45
Accommodations didn’t quite meet our needs, lacking basic amenities.
Amenities
4.98
No iron provided, no closet, and no full-length mirror available.
Value for Money
6.94
The value doesn't match expectations due to missing amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.49
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.86
Overall experience reflects the mixed sentiment from the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 10:30

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Nestled in the vibrant Waikiki district of Honolulu, Royal Waikiki Penthouses boasts a range of upscale amenities for a memorable stay. Each unit offers a private entrance, air conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountain and pool from your private terrace or balcony. Unwind by the heated pool or mingle at the on-site bar.

Convenience and Comfort

Experience convenience with 24-hour front desk service, free WiFi, and optional private parking. Relax in the spacious seating area with a cable flat-screen TV or explore nearby attractions with ease. Bed linen, towels, and essential kitchen appliances are provided for a hassle-free stay.

Explore and Enjoy

Embark on exciting sightseeing tours or rent a bicycle to discover the beauty of Waikiki Beach and other nearby attractions. With a prime location near popular beaches and just 15 km from Honolulu International Airport, Royal Waikiki Penthouses is the perfect choice for your Hawaiian getaway.

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.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 29 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.99
Service: 8.46
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.45
Amenities: 4.98
Value for Money: 6.94
Food and Beverage: 8.49
Overall Experience: 6.86
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nepooti solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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PIOTR couple pl
8
Cons:

Zbyt głośna klimatyzacja

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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karina solo_traveller ca
4
Picture on posting is not the reality
Pros:

Close to beach and stores

Cons:

Building smell garbage and pi in the main enter, A/C too noise need to be replaced.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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HARVEY couple nz
10
Fantastic - want to stay here again in 6months
Pros:

Location was fantastic. Great value for money

Cons:

We loved room 602

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Sabrina couple us
10
Stayed 2 weeks had an incredible stay.
Pros:

You are literally like a block from Wakiki beach, in perfect location to walk anywhere in Wakiki. Room was very clean and an amazing value for money spent. Had the top floor room so my view was incredible. Pool was very refreshing and staff very helpful. Also there’s a bar in the lobby that had a pool table and very good prices on drinks. I got three tequila sunrises and spent $15 everywhere else it’s twice as much in that area if not more.

Cons:

No complaints here

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Catirya couple us
4
Great location, but lacking the comforts we expected
Pros:

the location is great—everything is within walking distance, and it’s a good spot if you’re here just to relax and enjoy the beach. Just keep in mind this is more of an Airbnb-style stay with no room service, which I didn’t realize at the time of booking. If you’ll need a late checkout, be sure to request it when you make the reservation.

Cons:

We stayed here for a wedding, but unfortunately, the accommodations didn’t quite meet our needs. There was no iron provided, no closet to hang our outfits, and no full-length mirror, which made getting ready a bit challenging. There was also an unpleasant odor coming from the air vent during our stay.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Pheny solo_traveller us
7
2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Kandi extended_group au
9
2025-07-07 via Nuitee
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Anthony review category business travellers us
10
Hawaiian King
Pros:

I feel like I got a great deal for a room with a kitchen.

Cons:

Street parking was almost non existent. There were streetside parking meters, but we're full most of the time. They do have arranged parking at a different area closeby.

2025-06-11 via Nuitee
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Marcelo solo traveller de
8
Very good
2025-05-26 via Nuitee
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Cathy young couple us
5
Too late to find another place, just tuff it out
Pros:

Pool and receptionist

Cons:

Knowing a bar was at the door, homeless people at the door, better parking, the whole place needs power washing and new paint.

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
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Casey young couple us
9
Was a great day, even the little bar downstairs, even though it may get a little wild way exceeded m
Pros:

The place was very nice over exceeded my expectations. The remodel was done very well. The only thing I have to say that wouldn’t be is that I left my wallet I think there and I can’t get a hold of anybody. I want to rent again and I will if I can or maybe even the main suite

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
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Jessica young couple us
4
Disappointing
2025-02-24 via Nuitee
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Tara young couple us
4
Misleading listing photos, struggling window AC, run-down, broken TV, closed pool, but new kitchen
Pros:

I appreciated the full kitchen and spacious bathroom, reliable Wi-Fi, and the convenience of a keypad entrance instead of carrying a key. The ceiling fan and portable fan (though loud) was helpful as the AC did not work very well.

Cons:

The photos in the listing are misleading, featuring different rooms/lobby, and set unrealistic expectations. The window AC unit struggled to cool the room and emitted a musty smell. The property felt run-down with dark, poorly tinted windows, and the TV was inoperable despite the assistance of two friendly staff members. The decor was odd, featuring dusty fake plants, sculptures, and a worn-out couch. Though the pool looked inviting, it was closed for maintenance during our entire visit.

2025-02-05 via Nuitee
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Marko young couple rs
6
Pleasant
Cons:

Staff forgot go leave the apartment keys, and of cousre, didn't answer on calls or message. Finaly they replied on the booking message.
Also, they forgot to leave me the key for the parking lotz so I need to pay the parking for the first couple hours.

2025-01-16 via Nuitee
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Tesia family with young children us
8
Spacious, great location, and responsive hosts
Pros:

The condo was very spacious and loved the Hawaiian themed decor. A lot of room for the whole family to spread out and enjoy individual spaces when needed, and a large table to come together for food and games.

The hosts were super responsive and got back to me very quickly whenever I had a question.

The location was top notch! Located right off Kuhio Ave, this place is very walkable and in the heart of Waikiki.

Cons:

The place was slightly dusty. The Master Bathroom has obvious water damage and mold in the shower. I didn't use that as main bathroom was very lovely and clean.

The bar downstairs does attract a lot of different people and it can be a bit noisy.

Although I knew in advanced based on other reviews, the pool remained closed. It looked really nice down there, so it was disappointing.

2024-11-15 via Nuitee
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Shanti review category business travellers us
8
Very good
Pros:

Location and the bar downstairs

Cons:

The pool wasn't available and really didn't see any staff at all..

2024-10-20 via Nuitee
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Brennen young couple us
4
Better off spending a bit more at better place
Pros:

Very close to where you want to be in waikiki

Cons:

The TV didnt work. You couldnt connect it to wifi or an app. It had cable box that didnt work. The elevator also takes more than 10 min to reach the top floor. The pool was closed the entire time.

2024-09-04 via Nuitee
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Karen young couple au
8
Very good
2024-08-25 via Nuitee
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Jacob solo traveller us
6
Great location, great interior renovation, but the mattress and pillows need to be updated ASAP!!!
Pros:

Location was great. In the heart of Waikiki and close to restaurants and the beach.

Cons:

I think the mattress needs to be changed out as do the pillows. Both are well over their life cycle and are very bad.

2024-08-20 via Nuitee