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    Waikiki Beachside Hostel

    3.2 (97 reviews)
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    Alex V.

    great, not expensive hostel. 3 minutes walk to the beach! shops nearby! The only thing I didn't like was that the beds creaked a lot and there was no laundry! And so, in general, a good place. I recommend!

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    Emily S.

    We stayed at the Waikiki Beachside Hostel in Jan of 2013 and booked a semi private room which is shared with two other people. (four people total) The semi private room sleeps two, and outside of that room sleeps another two people. What I like about the Waikiki Beachside Hostel is that it is about a block from the beach so you could easily walk there. In addition to that, it's right at the end of Kalakaua Avenue which is probably the main strip of street that everyone in Waikiki visits and walks on. There are tons of things on that street from Honolulu Cookie Company to a bunch of other stores. Everyone's out on that street. Even the Duke Kahanamoku Statue and the Waikiki Aquarium is near this hostel! Also, right near this hostel is another good bar/breakfast place with a great view (Lulu's Waikiki). The first day we got to the hostel we told them we had a car so they gave us the key to open the gate to get into the parking spaces. This hostel only has about four or five parking spaces so I was always worried every night when we came home about getting a parking space since it is a first come first serve availability. Lucky for us, it was never a problem. There is a $25 deposit you leave for getting the gate key but you get it back when you check out and is $7 a day to park. When we checked in, they gave us some sheets and gave us bracelets keys that scanned us into our rooms. The bracelet keys were neat! Anyway we got to our room and had to put the sheets in our bed ourselves which wasn't a problem. The room was nice and it was a bonus that the flat screen TV was in our room. That and it also had AC! The room is also lockable so you don't have to worry about anything being stolen. The bathroom was shared with two other people who were in the room with us. There were always different people in the room so people only stayed there for a few days before they checked out and traveled to another city. The bathrooms were not bad except for the broken blinds on the windows so you were worried about people seeing you naked in the bathroom depending on where you stood. O.O If you're standing directly under the shower you should be fine and they won't be able to see you. I liked my stay at the Waikiki Beachside Hostel. It was nice that there was a laundry machine here to wash our clothes since we were there for a week. And, we had no problems staying here. No bed bugs either. I would recommend this place to friends and would stay here again if I'm ever in Waikiki.

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    Shirley M. F.

    I have been frequently visiting this hostel since 2004 because it is very conveniently located just 1 1/2 blocks away from Waikiki Beach and just steps away from sumptuous restaurants, fantastic shops and services! This hostel boasts great hostel rental pricing-especially for the location, security card keys for all hostel guests, washer and dryers, Internet, petite breakfast, lockers, air-conditioned and very clean women's dorm rooms, and a well-equipped kitchen with a huge refrigerator with freezer in each of the dorm rooms I have had the pleasure staying since 2004. I cannot thank this hostel enough for all the great ammenities this hostel possesses, so I consider this hostel surely as my home away from my home!

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    Ren N.

    For a hostel in Waikiki, it can sure do a lot better. It's not even that cheap, $33 per person for a twin size bed in a room that feels like a jail cell. Yes there is bathroom and a fridge and sink, but the environment is dingy, dark, dirty looking. At least the sheets are brand new ish, or looks that way. The semi privates are only $4 more and you get to stay in a king size (put together by two beds) bed with a balcony and behind closed door. However you can still hear everything that goes on outside where the other two people are staying. For the price It's not worth it, there are other hostels that give you better private rooms than this place Disregard the first pic, that was an uploaded mistake

    Mailoha A.

    Pro: Each dorm room has its own bathroom. Con: The dorm rooms (rooms, bathrooms, etc.) and the hostel itself isn't all that clean. Pro: Breakfast is included. Con: Breakfast only includes coffee, bread, peanut butter, and jelly. Con: Beds aren't assigned. First come first serve. If you are on the top bunk, good luck finding an outlet to charge up on. Con: No AC and no fan in room. Tip: Make sure your windows are open. Pro: Free Wifi. Con: Checking in took forever. They require a deposit for parking and room key. Pro: Onsite parking. Con: Parking onsite is not included in room fee and is not free. Overall: I have experienced much better.

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    A B.

    I was a little nervous/unsure what to expect when I booked 4 nights in a 4bed female dorm but at ONLY $33/night IN WAIKIKI and to have a single bed/not having to sleep in a bunk bed I thought it was worth a try. As a single girl, I felt comfortable & safe. The 3 other girls in my dorm (from Japan, Korea & Australia) were friendly & considerate roommates. I am so glad I stayed here, I had no problems/a great stay & it was SO much better than I had anticipated!!!! :) LOCATION - a block from beach, closer to the diamond head end of Waikiki(near the zoo) with easy access to transit and lots of shops & restaurants nearby. WRISTBAND ACCESS - so much better than keycards! STAFF - both the front desk & housekeeping were friendly & helpful. MISC: Much cleaner & quieter than expected...I'd heard the lemon road hostels were dirty & loud but this hostel is a notable & refreshing exception. My dorm didn't have AC but I'm not a huge fan if AC anyways...it did have a great ceiling fan & another plug in fan that kept the air circulating our dorm was cool & comfortable. FREE WiFi you can even access in dorm! 12pm check- out, but if you need luggage storage its $5/day. Large TV & tables/seating in common area where they serve free pb&j each morning from 9-10am. Inexpensive cafe, scooter/bike rental outside hostel. Vending machines & Coin Laundry on site. IN SUMMATION: if you are expecting a 4* resort there have lots of them in Hawaii, upwards of $250/night + resort fees & taxes... but for less than the price of that single night - you can stay here for a week. So if you are planning to spend more time outside your room anyways and don't mind a basic accommodations/amenities, then save some $$$ &/or stay here longer. If you welcome the opportunity to meet/share your space with travelers from all over the world then I encourage you try Waikiki Beachside Hostel.

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    Sergio D.

    The room was decent yet it doesn't provide towels and the beds are not comfortable. I was hoping forsomething better. It's close to the beach and has 4 floors with no elevators. There is also no car parking lot to this location, so good luck finding street parking. The housekeepers do a good jobs cleansing though. The hotel also has a bunch of stores near by so I would say check it out for yourself. It's cool.

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