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Reviews of The Beach Waikiki Boutique Hostel 3 stars

2566 Cartwright Road, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States

#28 of 302 hotels in Honolulu

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Review score

Based on 450 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Super Location, clean and social but general facilities could be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen facilities are very much lacking, all outdoor and it’s not really set up for cooking (saving money). Hard to find even a bowl for cereal at times and easiest to use just for microwave and/or toast. Also, no indoor social space except for benches at reception area. As it was raining heavily during my stay, I stayed in my room more than I would expect in a hostel. Also, there are no personal storage facilities to lock up anything of value so travel light, no wardrobes or other personal storage (with or without lock).

    Super Location, fun community, good activities, boogie boards and other equipment on loan, roof terrace to meet people and clean rooms and bathrooms (I stayed in a semi-private room in Beach 2)

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location and friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a good hostel, the location is really great a short walk to the beach, stores and restaurants. The staff are really friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The shower was difficult to use because the spray head could not be moved and it hit me in the head only, making it difficult to wash and rinse my body. Parking was very tight.

    I liked the location and price. I loved being able to borrow chairs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly stuff, easy to make new friends, so close to the beach and shops! The room was clean but also depends on how clean the people are that you share a bathroom with… we weren’t very lucky.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn't as comfy as we'd hoped

    The location, the staff and the rooftop terrace

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    The easiest to socialise place ever (and clean and quiet)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The room was clean, air conditioned, quiet, kitchen and washing facilities were great and not miles away. Food vans on the street all delicious, WhatsApp group for guests made it super easy to meet people and coordinate tours etc

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vibe is great

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good Waikiki option for reasonable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little hard to find with Uber. Multiple address collocations close to each other

    Location great. Quiet alleyway close to Waikiki beach. Small garden apartments converted to hostel rooms

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been cleaner in the shared areas

    Friendly, welcoming and did the job

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    This hostel is great for its value :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would get a bit loud when other guests walked by at night, however this wasn’t a problem during quiet hours.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. I like that they let you drop off your things before check in. We were able to grab lunch and drinks when we arrived early. They had free rental items, such as snorkeling gear, surf boards, inflatables, towels, etc. They provided free coffee every morning (and it was actually good). There are food trucks near by with amazing food. It was a 5 minute walk from the beach. The rooftop was chill.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    A welcoming place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The staff was incredibly friendly, and they provided us with excellent service. The amenities were top-notch, particularly the freshly prepared morning coffee. This hostel exceeded my expectations, making my stay both enjoyable and affordable. I’m already looking forward to returning in the future.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Great place to meet other travelers! The WhatsApp group is a good idea and something is happening all the time. Great vi
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was perfect

    The rooms were great, rooftop amazing and excellent people. Juan was our favorite! But everyone was really welcoming at the hostel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Basic but social and does the job
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beds could use a blanket. Tours are important for socialising but the ones organised by hostel are sub-par compared to what is out there for the same money.

    Nice rooftop for socialising. Was basic but comfy enough. Hard to find any value in Hawaii but this was one of the cheapest options and would stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Convenient beach hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The parking situation was difficult. I paid for one of the 9 parking spots the hostel offered (20/night, 100 USD for my entire stay - so not cheap) and a few times there was no spot left, I had to park somewhere on the street to get to the reception to tell them, meanwhile somebody almost called the police on me bc of where I had parked but there was no other solution. The receptionist came out and after some standing around one car had to park somewhere else but she said he was only there for a short time (I saw the car there for at least 1 hour if not more). Turns out the driver was the boyfriend of the receptionist. The receptionist even said she couldn't do anything about it (it's her job though). They should control the number plates on a regular basis and make sure those who paid can park at all times. And not the boyfriend of someone who works there. The beds are super noisy and you feel every movement of the person above/below you. The A/C is very loud. The blankets are super thin (without A/C this would be okay but most guests are Americans and turn the A/C to full power all night long, so it's freezing). The shower is a little gross, the head wasn't decalcified in a decade it seems.

    The location was really good, 5min to the beach. While I would say the accommodation is expensive for what you get, the location probably evens that out. Hawai'i is just not a cheap place. The other receptions was also very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    The staff are so friendly and kind. The rooftop is amazing to connect with other ppl. Really close to the beach. It was the best hostel that I‘ve visited in my whole hawaii trip

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the rooftop, great to relax and connect. Had a semi private room which is across the road. Rooms are kept clean and was great to borrow equipment. Awesome location in Waikiki

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    In short if we’re in Honolulu we will definitely stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen could have a few more utensils Rooms could have a small table, dresser

    Location was great, staff great, kitchen good

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Very satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great location, friendly staff, always clean, great facilities. Highly recommended

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    We really enjoy it we will come again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    1 of the light in room not working and the bed is really bad.. unconfy noisy and kind of broken, please fix it

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Nice Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some tenants don't have a clue about Hostel, and they think they are in the hotel ,making a hard time for the rest of the crew

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a hostel, i mean, it was decent for the money...

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No food stores close by. All the restaurants very expensive. Kitchen equipments in bad condition. Hostel was using the same washing machine and dryer to wash all the linen and towels. And customers had to use it in the evening when they had finished.

    Just by the beach.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and supplies for the beach. Love it

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    7.0
    Average hostel - Amazing location!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communal areas could be cleaner

    Fantastic location - 2 minutes from Waikiki beach Helpful staff Great communal roof top terrace Brilliant organised tours

    Stayed in January 2024

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