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Reviews of Soothing Hawaii Condo - 18th FL

Soothing Hawaii Condo - 18th FL
Honolulu, HI

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anita

Travelled with family
The location was good - walking distance to many areas we wanted to see. The view from the room was great. However, the room itself could use improvements. There was no luggage rack or place to put my suitcase except the floor, which made it very awkward to get on my knees all the time to rummage through the suitcase. The chair next to the bed was very uncomfortable and I had to use the bed pillows in the chair in order to sit for any length of time. The bed mattress definitely needs replacing - lumpy and I sank to the bottom (and I am a small person - 90 lbs.) The drain in the shower was very slow and I found I was ankle deep in water by end of my shower. The water eventually drained, but some "Draino" or similar would be in order. I would also suggest that the plastic flowers be discarded.They are dust catchers and in the way of counter space in the bathroom. I never could get the tv to work, but didn't complain as I didn't care that much. It would have been nice to get the news and weather, but I used my phone. On the positive side, it was nice to have the small refrigerator to store my water and microwave for occasional use. And the kitchenette sink and counter space was convenient. The location and the view are the best features.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
The apartment is centrally located to shops, food, and the beach. It was really nice to have a parking stall (this is extra, but a must because there is zero street parking in Waikiki. The view from the room was gorgeous both at night and during the day. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Amonii

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Affordable room
I found this room in the middle of the city quite nice. Looks like it’s an apartment building with random travelers staying here. It’s very clean and very practical. This location makes it easy to move around the city and walk around to different landmarks and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very appropriately described
Good room. It did the job. Clean and organized. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

mike n., ny

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for conference goers
Clean, decent view, but barely a studio, because hot plate & toaster oven are put away. Not really designed for cooking,but food trucks on the corner. Short walk to convention center and Hilton Villages.( & Waikiki) Aso public bus nearby. For a conference would definely stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany, Spokane

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you will need is at this property! We cooked food here, walked down to the beach in minutes, soo many coffee shops, restaurants and stores near by. We had parking here as well and it just seemed like we picked the perfect place and not to mention this was the best priced place we could find. 10/10 would recommend. Also the views from this place in the photos don’t do it justice, their is the most beautiful view from the 18th floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jesse G., Orange county

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bring your own toiletries
The property location is okay with the exception is noisy the main issue that we got is that when got there we notice wasn't any toilet paper left I texted the owner and responded to go the second floor and see if they sell some or go to ABC store around the corner and buy some.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
Aloha Thank you for sharing your feedback about your stay at our property. Your feedback is valuable to us and it highlights areas where we need need to improve. I will notify my team to work diligently to ensure that future guest will not encounter similar issues.

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location to enjoy the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location but had some frustrations
Lots of pros: Awesome location, less than 5 minute walk to the beach. Huge window with a great view! Great space for 2 people but would be pretty tight for any more than that. Food trucks less than a block away along with a brewery and other options. Easy to communicate with the property manager. Price is one of the best in the area. Cons: The building isn’t the nicest but the room is nice. Description said that there is a pool but it’s been under renovation for the past couple months so We couldn’t use it. The AC unit leaked all over my clothes, had to fly home with wet clothes in my bag. The big window is awesome except that the shades don’t cover it fully so we were awaken by the sun a couple mornings. It ended up working out fine but I probably wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Reasonably priced.
Nice place. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice option in the center of touristy Waikiki
A convenient if expensive option in Waikiki.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Custer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but efficient!
Served our purpose for two days while awaiting our cruise. Beautiful view and walkable to many restaurants and shopping. If I could change anything it would to have 2 extra pillows, they were flat and uncomfortable, we used our flight neck pillows to fluff them up! Great experience! Oh, I would change the yellow paint if I could!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet
I like this studio unit. The building was well organized and quiet. The pool is under renovation, so that was disappointing. Good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chaneux C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property! Walking distance to shopping and the beach. Good stocked kitchen
Easy to work with property owner. This was my first VRBO booking and everything went smoothly.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christoph and Susanne B., East Lansing, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place in apartment building near ocean
This is a cozy little place a 5-10 minute walk from the ocean. The apartment itself is very clean and lovingly decorated. It has the essentials to make coffee/tea, warm up food (microwave) and even a heating plate in a drawer. It is advertised for two people, so dishes etc are pretty much for two people. We loved it and, if we go to Oahu again, will go there again. The location is very close to the ocean. There are several small stores for food, a coffee & pastry place, a corner with food trucks and a nice sushi place in walking distance. The owner is very responsive. We had a little hickup with the parking reservation that required many email exchanges but we figured it out (our fault, not the owner's). The owner's parking spot is underneath the building and close to an entrance. I cannot judge if the price is justified (compared to other parking places) but it is certainly convenient. Just keep in mind that you will be charged by day not by 24 hour period. You pay for the day you check in and the day you leave. Check-in is with the security guard, who is there most of the time. No problem. Drawbacks (that wouldn't deter us): it is in what appears like an apartment building that does not look very nice and the hallway smells musty like most of those buildings do. Once you enter the apartment all is good though. It is clean and smells good and you can indeed see the ocean. The picture accurately depicts the view. It is small though. Good for the two people it is advertised for. No luxury, but if that's what you want, you need to pay accordingly. My husband and I are not the youngest anymore but we loved it and would go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place, Great Access
This condo was very clean and has an excellent view of the city. It's within walking distance of plenty of restaurants and a huge mall, and Waikiki Brewing is literally just a few doors down. The host was extremely responsive whenever we needed anything. The parking stall could be a bit of a hassle -- someone parked in our designated space twice during our one week stay -- but the on-site staff and the host handled these issues to our satisfaction. We'd certainly stay here again if we're ever in Honolulu. Highly recommend this condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was almost everything as advertised. Thev"almost" is that you cannot see the fireworks from the room so we missed out, so yhat was a bummer
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Akshay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great views
What we loved the most abt this apt is that it is walking distance from waikiki beach and all the hustle bustle. We didn’t spend lot of time inside the apartment but it was nice and had all required amenities. It has really good panoramic views. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Fremont, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Inn on the Park condo
This was our first time renting on Vrbo, and the location was excellent. Great view from our 18th floor condo. Had a few minor issues with the room but our host, Tiffany, responded very quickly to our text and emails and the minor issues were taken care of within a few hours. Unit was clean and well kept. Will definitely stay at units that Tiffany manages again
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edgar S., Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
This was our first time to Oahu, and the location was terrific. We walked around Waikiki and had a great time. This place served us well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and location. Short walk to Waikiki and the beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay.
Nice stay. Street noise rather loud with window open and a/c unit cycled on/off frequently. Otherwise good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Maria, Chino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The fact that the property location was great made all the other issues not as important. The condo was clean. The decor was a mishmash of furnishings to make a room, but all were functional. Essentials were provided. It’s a perfect place to sleep, and spend the rest of the day outdoors.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Very close to things like the beaches and mall. All with in walking distance
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and affordable
My fiancé and I stayed here for 5 nights while in town for a wedding and vacation. It’s a great spot if you’re looking for a place to stay on a budget. The room is small, but very clean and has big windows with a view and lots of light. The neighborhood is fine and centrally located to both Ala Moana and Waikiki, but you should expect about a 15-20 minute walk to either. We rented a car for a couple days to explore other parts of Oahu. Parking on-site was an additional $12/day
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zakk M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Diamond in the ruff.
The building itself and the immediate area was a little dodgy/rough looking, but the room itself was gorgeous and a perfect place to come back to after a day on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was a great location and wonderful room. The landlord was so nice and provided great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eunha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tiny but convenient location
It is a tiny studio but convenient to many locations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our plane arrived earlier than expected, but we weren’t able to check in early because the room was being cleaned. So we sat in the lobby for 2 hours only to find out that the cleaning crew wasn’t even there and the room had already been cleaned. So that was kind of a bummer after a long flight we just wanted to relax and still had to wait. Let me be clear, I sleep on a bed made from clouds at home, I paid good money to make sure I get my sleep. The mattress in this room could use a little attention, it felt similar to a “hand me down” that I would give my kids after I used it for a few years. My back was not thrilled with me after sleeping on this bed. Other than that, we had an excellent experience at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as pictured
I loved staying here to attend my son's wedding. The place is just as beautiful as the photograph and was more spacious than I had imagined. The home was impeccably clean and my host quickly responsive both before and during my stay. The kitchenette had everything I needed and spotless white bath towels were provided. The bright yellow walls are so cheerful and I had a wonderful stay. There is a laundry room in the building and I was able to wash and dry my clothes before packing to go home. Wonderful location and though on a main thoroughfare, the place was wonderfully quiet day and night. If I have occasion to return to Oahu, I will book way in advance so that I can be sure of living in this marvelous home during my stay! Thank you, Tiffany, it was wonderful to have instant replies to my communications with you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Shaina Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Great location within walking distance to various restaurants of your choosing, the Waikiki strip, and beaches. Great for everything we were looking for in our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jort Thonglieum

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and love the view from our room. Was so beautiful. And love the convenience to all shop and restaurants. We walk every days to eat and shop…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great! Host was a pleasure to work with.
Everything was great! Host was a pleasure to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Madhukar M., Chandigarh, India

Good location, poor service and unfriendly ambience of the property
It looked attractive online while booking but it is a small room with limited facilities, no balcony, a noisy air conditioner and no housekeeping services. There was no facility to make breakfast, missed that. However the owner was easily available, friendly and responsive
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 nights in Paradise
Great communication and instructions. Check-in/out was smooth and easy. Accommodations were excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joylani D., Fairfield, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place, clean and comfortable. Close to everything. Great price.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Great Guest

10/10 Excellent

Mikki Y., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
short stay for a funeral
short stay for a funeral
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A find in Wakikki
This unit is great! Very clean, great view and affordable. Everything you need and not the cost of a hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
thank you

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This condo is perfect for a stay in Hawaii. Everything was as advertised and the owner was excellent in communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo
The condo overall was great. It was in great shape and had all the amenities I needed. The only bad part were some of the neighbors. There was some shouting and cursing a couple nights in the hallway, clearly audible to anyone on the floor. It was very unfortunate, although clearly not the fault of the VRBO itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Needed accommodation close to the start of the Honolulu marathon and this was a good choice. Very convenient, had everything I needed, has a small kitchenette, and has onsite laundry facilities and a pool for post-race. Very convenient for most things in Honolulu including buses. The host through VBRO was very responsive to communications.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sophia E.

It is a good fairly central location
I went and had to work a couple days then vacation. The location was fairly close (walking distance) to stores, hop on hop off bus start point, mall, post office, beach etc. For the cleaning price, I should not have found things left from the previous occupants in the dresser drawers and the floor needed to be better swept. It did have most things required if you wanted to cook which I did. A short guide of things close by ie for food, delivery, grocery etc would have be very helpful especially if you get in late. The other thing that would have been helpful is to have the WiFi login on the rules list. I had to ask for it. Tiffany answered quickly. All of her responses were very prompt. One thing I would suggest is at night you take the air conditioner off of energy saver mode so that you get a nice hum throughout the night instead of stop and start which can be very jarring. I have to say that they were very accommodating because when I requested a fan as an alternative, it was brought up. Overall I had a good stay. The desk staff was friendly and helpful. I had to check out at 5am and someone was on hand to do the checkout process.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean, wonderful view, would definitely would stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, convenient
Cute and clean condo with all the needed amenities. Location was great and in walking distance to many attractions. View from the condo was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend a stay in this apartment. It was nice, with nice view and everything that we needed provided. The décantage is also a parking place in a good price. It’s central location with a walking distance to Waikiki and easy access to all islands directions. I would definitely come back :)
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023