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2Bed/2Bath Penthouse Ocean/Diamond Head views, near Convention Center

Riverside condo with water park and fitness centre

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Beach nearby
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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV
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Perched high above Waikiki, the spacious Hawaiian Monarch Penthouse offers a 270-degree view of Diamond Head, ocean vistas, and Koolau Mountain range. With a fully-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer in-unit laundry facilities and your own private network for free high-speed WIFI you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 698 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2Bed/2Bath Penthouse Ocean/Diamond Head views, near Convention Center

You'll be sitting on top of the world at this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath Penthouse with an open living room and fully-equipped kitchen.

The jaw-dropping 270-degree view includes Diamond Head, a sweeping ocean view, the Ala Wai Canal, the Ala Wai golf course, Ft DeRussy Park, the beautiful Koolau Mountain range, and both sunrises and sunsets!

This is a legal vacation rental property managed by a licensed real estate broker with over 20 years of experience with Hawaii vacation rentals. You won't have to worry if your rental will be there when you arrive.

The penthouse is excellent for families and friends; less expensive than a hotel, it features a full kitchen, and at over 1,000 square feet (large by Waikiki standards), the penthouse comfortably accommodates 6. The ocean-side primary bedroom has a king bed, the Diamond Head-side primary bedroom has two full beds, and the living room has a new high-quality Queen sofa bed. In addition, we have a crib available at no charge. The bedrooms, living/dining room and kitchen all have spectacular views. Every Friday night, you can watch the fireworks launched from the nearby Hilton Hawaiian Village, and on special occasions, you'll see a bigger show on Waikiki Beach.

You'll have a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, blender, coffee pot and grinder, pots and pans, silverware and just about anything else you need. To top it off, the kitchen has a panoramic ocean view!

One bathroom features a Japanese-style deep bathtub (furo) with a shower. The second bathroom has a walk-in shower. You'll also have your own washer and dryer in the penthouse.
A supply cabinet contains beach chairs, boogie boards, beach towels and assorted beach items.

You'll enjoy the huge recreation deck featuring a large swimming pool, hot tub, barbecue grills, picnic tables and lounge chairs. There are no resort fees to use these facilities. Also on site is a new fitness center, which is almost free: it only costs $5 for your entire stay (not per day).

There is a large flat-screen TV with cable service and a Roku device. The free high-speed WIFI is your private network, not shared with other units, and is powerful enough for the whole family to share their vacation experience.

The Hawaii Convention Center is within walking distance, as are the Hilton Hawaiian Village and other venues where conventions are held. If you need to conduct business while in Waikiki, there is a desk in one of the bedrooms and a nook in the dining area.

The Hawaiian Monarch is a mixture of hotel-owned and privately owned units. Our penthouse is privately owned, managed, and maintained. which means we can offer more personalized service and a higher standard of care. There are only three other penthouses on the same floor. Four elevators provide access.

Parking is available in the on-site parking garage. The garage is privately owned and the rate at the time of this writing is $45/day with full in and out privileges. Parking is not included in the rent, as most of our guests do not rent a car. The penthouse has a Walk Score of 92 (out of 100). Some guests rent a car for a day of exploring from one of the nearby car rental companies. Turo is available for car rentals, too.

The Hawaii Convention Center is within walking distance, as are the Hilton Hawaiian Village and other venues where conventions are held. If you need to conduct business while in Waikiki, there is a desk in one of the bedrooms and a nook in the dining area.

Within walking distance are many restaurants and shopping, including Ala Moana Shopping Center, resorts, grocery and convenience stores, music venues, sports bar, post office, green parks, Waikiki Beach Walk, and of course, Waikiki Beach itself!

Waikiki and the surrounding area have a gazillion things to do. Of course, there is the world's most famous beach. Many water sports are available, including surfing, paddleboarding, boogieboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, parasailing, and more. There is shopping for everything from souvenir trinkets to high-end luxury stores and everything in between.

Hear world-class music at many resorts, such as Blue Note Jazz Club, the Waikiki Shell, the Blaisdell Arena, and local musicians playing rock, jazz, and, of course, the soothing sound of Hawaiian music.

Honolulu has an extensive public bus system, and a bus stop is located across the street from the penthouse. Buses reach many areas over the island, including major destinations such as Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Chinatown, Honolulu Airport, Honolulu Zoo, The Aquarium and others.

In addition to all these visitor attractions, there is another reason to visit Hawaii: the rich Hawaiian culture. Aloha is a real thing, not just a buzzword. You'll know it when you experience it. We encourage you to learn about the culture and history through the many museums and to personally connect with the Hawaiian people.

Our local weatherperson likes to say we have 'the best weather on the planet.' Is it cold where you are? Come to Waikiki and warm up! Are you suffering from unbearable heat and humidity? Come to Waikiki and cool off! Our average daily temperature is in the low to mid-80s F (27 C) all year.

Please refer to the Amenities section for more information.

You can see an exact quote for your stay by entering your check-in date, check-out date, and number of guests in the box to the right and clicking Check Availability. We do not charge any resort fees or have any hidden fees. Parking is not included. VRBO/Homeaway has added the following text to all their listings: "Due Onsite: Extra charges may be applied by the property manager (including amounts related to optional goods and services)," however, we do not have any of those charges.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING BOOKING YOUR RESERVATION ***
We will email you a Rental Agreement immediately after booking. The Rental Agreement must be completed within 24 hours, or the reservation is subject to cancellation. The process is online, and you can complete it on any device. Please check the spam folder and Promotions area if you don't see the email within 10 minutes.

Registration numbers:
GE-182-936-1664-01, TA-182-936-1664-01 , 1260140320126

444 Niu St PH202
Honolulu, HI 96815

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,052 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-182-936-1664-01, TA-182-936-1664-01, 1260140320126

Property is also known as

223440

About the area

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Honolulu, HI

What's nearby

  • Hawaii Convention Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ala Moana Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 28 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Food truck park - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Waikīkī Brewing Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maleko Coffee and Pastries - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amy’s Shrimp & Poke Shack - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2Bed/2Bath Penthouse Ocean/Diamond Head views, near Convention Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2Bed/2Bath Penthouse Ocean/Diamond Head views, near Convention Center?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2Bed/2Bath Penthouse Ocean/Diamond Head views, near Convention Center?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2Bed/2Bath Penthouse Ocean/Diamond Head views, near Convention Center located?

Located in Waikiki, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Fort DeRussy and Waikiki Beach Walk. Royal Hawaiian Center and Hawaii Convention Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

2Bed/2Bath Penthouse Ocean/Diamond Head views, near Convention Center Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sergio P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views and location

Nice PH in a very nice and convenient location. Very nice service from Steve, checking regularly how things are going but in a very discrete way. Excellent vacation with family enjoying this beautiful island for the first time. Unforgettable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, luxurious, and lavish

Great time nearby the local brewery and 12 min walk from the beach. The coffee shop malekos is a great place to visit daily. Wonderful place, great views, and furnished. Thank you again Steve!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Great location and plenty of room for 6 people!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific place to vacation

Property manager was excellent. View outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evamarie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hospitality

Steve was great. Would stay again. A little bit further from the Main Street than we would have liked. But over all nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable

Great location, great host
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan H., Ridgefield, Wa. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

The condo was very comfortable and clean. The view is outstanding being able to see the ocean and Diamond Head. We can also see the fireworks from the Hilton on Friday night. The building is older but the security is good. We would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Beautiful views from the penthouse. Everything was as described in the listing. Easy access to shops in town and the beach. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Steve, the property manager, went out of his way to be helpful and answer any questions we had. The penthouse had breathtaking views and was in a great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Penthouse View

Incredible Penthouse View. Roomy clean space. Walking distance to the beach and shopping! This is a bit dated, but we’ll maintained and ultimately the incredible views and the roomy rooms, spells luxury. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Its all about the view and location

Property is located near Waikiki and the view is awesome! The property manager (Steve) was very responsive. Beach stuff was an unanticipated plus. Only issue our group had was limited comfortable furniture in TV area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathe taking views

The Sisters enjoyed our stay on Honolulu and the people at the Hawaiian Monarch were very courteous, from the security personnel, to the individual Owner Steve. Beds were comfortable, we cooked several meals in their fully equipped kitchen and watched movies with easy Roku devices. The views were spectacular and it was very quiet. The pool and jacuzzi needed to be cleaned on the day we used them and this area is shared with the Monarch's other unit owners. Security is good and we always felt safe. It was a wonderful time. Aloha
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and clean!

This penthouse was an amazing find! It was quiet and had two actual bedrooms, not an accordion wall to separate rooms and 2 full bathrooms like a lot of other places. It may have been the cleanest place I've ever rented! Steve was always quick to respond and the penthouse had all we needed to enjoy the beach (ice chest, chairs, sand toys, body boards, and umbrella). We could walk to many restaurants and the beach. The elevator can take some time, but the views are amazing! Parking is $40 a day which is quite pricey if you rent a car.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view

From the first time we made contact with Steve, everything was so smooth. He kept in contact with us throughout arrival and departure. The building is in a prime location, overlooking Wakakki Beach. Walking distance to food venues, bars shopping..etc. We only had to use our rental car 1 day, because we went to the Punchbowl Cemetery, and took a ride to see a waterfall. The penthouse was clean and fully equipped. We just had to find a market to get water, coffee, etc. That was all in walking distance. I highly recommend a stay here on your next visit to Oahu. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Bala

Disliked: Communication
Parking is terrible, sometimes it take 20-30 minutes wait time to get a parking spot. Clearance is 6ft and 2 inches, so if you have bigger vehicles, it is hard. Other thing is elevators, it is worst, it takes 5 minutes sometimes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The views from this condo can not be beat!

This condo is perfect. It is exactly as advertised. It is clean and stocked with everything you will need. It is very spacious. The views are absolutely breathtaking! You can see the ocean, Diamond Head, the canal and much more from any window in the condo. It is about a 20 minute walk to the beach. There are numerous stores and restaurants within walking distance of the condo as well. The pool and hot tubs are wonderful. There are plenty of lounge chairs and an outdoor cooking area! Steve is an amazing host and answered all of the questions that I had. He also checked in with us during our stay to make sure we were ok and didn’t need anything. We had a small issue with a thermostat and he had it fixed within 20 minutes. We loved everything about the condo and would definitely stay here again! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K., Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and views

This is a fabulous condo with ridiculously beautiful views of city, mountain, and ocean. Offers a great set up to enjoy the condo (wifi, comfy couch and beds, and great dining room table) or head off to the beach (with full supplies, including a cooler, beach tent, towels, and umbrellas). Fully stocked kitchen means you can bring home poke, leftovers, or make full advantage of the nearby grocery stores. The building is outdated and the unit itself could use a bathroom refresh, but everything was clean and well taken care of. The air-con works wonders and is adjustable per room (though it is loud, but that's expected in an old Honolulu building). Slight confusion with the owner not receiving messages sent through vrbo or direct text message, but nothing that was significant or that impacted our stay. Would definitely stay again. Pro-Tip: Avoid grouchy parking attendant and confusing, expensive parking situation by using the first floor car rental and return each evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Syma M., Edmonton, Alberta

Very roomy condo and great WiFi

This condo was very roomy and had wonderful air conditioning and terrific wi-fi. It was close to the Ala Moana shopping centre. The only negative I would comment on is that we arrived late at night and after getting our key from the lockbox, could not figure out which bank of elevators to use. I had to register at the security office and that took 20 minutes. My husband took the wrong bank of elevators to our condo and by the time we finally got into our condo, we were exhausted and sweaty. The only comment I would make is that it would be much better to register with security the next morning. Other than that; the condo was clear, lots of space and a very safe location. The only reason I wouldn't stay at that location again was to be closer to the centre of Waikiki - near the Moana hotel. Otherwise, the condo was terrific!!

4/10 Poor

Heather M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Not as expected

It has a very strong musty smell. We stayed Saturday night, and Monday night of our stay with my husband and 4 children. Every time we were in the condo, it had the strong musty smell. My two children who are severely allergic to mold and have asthma, immediately showed signs of being exposed. Sunday we headed to Ko'Olina. At our stay in Ko'Olina, we all felt better and were breathing well. After being back Monday night, we decided we were leaving. There was nothing that the owner could do to make us stay, because the health of my children was highly at risk. Must is a 90% indication of mold. We moved to a new location Tuesday morning. The ramifications had already taken a toll on my oldest who spiked a high fever that evening. We are certain it was his exposure to mold in the condo. Yes you can get that sick from an allergic reaction. We closed up the condo and I emailed the owner that we had vacated. A few emails went back and forth. He told me I should have told him that my children had asthma before traveling. What?? He also said he has had complaints of the musty smell and changed the carpets a year ago and bought an air quality machine that usually runs in the condo, but was out for maintenance. If you change the carpets and the musty smell is still there, then you are now covering up the smell trying to use an air quality machine. Again, there was nothing at all that the owner would be able to do to make us stay. We took my soon to a doctor in Waikiki and explained his condition. The very first thing they asked, "Did you leave the condo yet?" After our last email, the owner told me that my son didn't get sick because of the air quality in the condo. He's not a doctor, so that was an unwise statement. If a person isn't allergic to mold, it takes months before it poses a health issue. For someone who is allergic to mold, it is immediate! I never asked for anything back. The owner did give us back a little refund on his own which was our additional person rate, to which I thanked him. I encouraged him to get his condo tested for mold. Our stay was for Sept 28th- Oct 5th. I am now writing this, because I need to let others know about the air quality and perhaps help them not get ill while they stay here. Also, this is not in a great area of Waikiki, which I had no clue that existed. The building its self is extremely run down, the restaurant at the time hasn't had food in over 3 months, and the parking is actually $30 a day not $25.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

great view, average condo

amazing view, clean/updated kitchen but rest of condo very dated. furniture in living room was broken down/uncomfortable. showers not clean, door didn't close all the way. building and pool were great. Maleko's pastries on ground level fantastic! lots of stores and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

We had a nice time and our place was amazing. Great views from every window. Wish we could stay forever
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Base for exploring Oahu

The property had all the amenities we could have wished for in a great location with a spectacular view. Very comfortable. The owner kept in touch with helpful information and was available for questions. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waikiki vacation

My family of four had a wonderful stay. Steve was a fabulous host. This was our first trip to Oahu, and Steve was really great with his communication and sharing information. We loved the location and the view from the penthouse is amazing, as advertised. The PH is close to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. We did not rent a car as you can Uber or Lyft anywhere rather quickly. Waikiki is expensive, we reduced our expenses by preparing some meals in the penthouse and enjoying the million dollar view. You can walk to Walmart and Foodland for groceries and supplies. There is also a great food truck court across the street. My adult kids, who are foodies, loved the food trucks. And, the bakery in the complex, Maleko, is a gem. Save room in your suitcase for pineapple coconut jam and chocolate, coconut, peanut butter which can all be purchased at Maleko. If you want high end food and shopping, the PH is 3 to 4 blocks from glitz and glamour.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lamar B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TV

Everything was great. I do suggest having a TV in each bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views, clean and pleasant apartment.

We had a wonderful two weeks with our adult stepdaughter—plenty of room for the three of us, gorgeous views, lots of Waikiki activities and nearby beach. All the processes and many entertainment opportunities were very clearly laid out. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025