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2584 Lemon Road, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
#169 of 369 hotels in Honolulu
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 754 hostel reviews
7.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.5
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Comfort
7.5
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
7.7
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.1
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Free Wifi
9.0
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Reviewed: April 10, 2025
James
United States4 Reviews8.0“close to the beach, social relaxed”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
they need a free food giveaway section. I had excess food and had to offer it individually whereas they had a free toiletries box. they just need one for unused food.
The rooms on the 4th floor have air conditioning and it makes a massive difference, the rooms are clean daily and are really nice. I am heavy so I always take a lower bunk.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Martin
United States7 Reviews8.0“Amazing place to stay at in Waikiki”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Coolest staff ever and so kind. They had a cool movie night going and I got to meet many cool people. The location is top tier as well. It was super hot when I went so the room was a bit warm but nonetheless everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: March 28, 2025
Maximiliano
Chile10 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great expierience in the best spot of Honolulu”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I booked an aditional night, and went to a room with a lot of people, couldnt even turn on the light at 7Pm! The other room was awesome.
The location, the staff.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Baxolele
South Africa2 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good breakfast, the location close is to Zoo and beach.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 12, 2025
Vanja
Sweden10 Reviews7.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No elevator, not very comfortable beds, basic room
Good location, nice staff, good kitchen, free towels,
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Gabriel
Puerto Rico15 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I guess it all depends the room you have and the people that are there. Usually I prefer male room not mixed rooms. The reason is most “female’s” are dirty & they think they’re in charge of the room. I was the only guy on the room and the room dint have air conditioner only a fan(that had debris). Besides this the room was very hot so I dint wanna rest with the heat so I turn on the fan. And of the girls were complaining because she didn’t wanna have the fan on & every time i left the room she turn it off. Besides that girl the other one in the middle of the night her alarm was turning on and she dint wanna turn it off. She was too drunk too cared. And the last girl was so rude telling me to turn off the light because she need to sleep. I have stay here before but this is not acceptable. If the staff very well know the attitude of this girl don’t let them stay there. So I prefer to stay at the neighbors hostel near this one that had way better experiences.
Location wise. And staff friendly
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Deilo
Canada1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location, staff ,safety and kindness
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 11, 2025
Alexandra
Peru2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The ac was broken
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 4, 2025
Christian
Switzerland30 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really nice hostel and super helpful staff. Pretty quiet given the location.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: February 1, 2025
Veronica
Australia3 Reviews9.0“I had a bit of a situation going on with lost passport… the staff where so helpful and understanding could not be in a b”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs a bit of updating to building/flooring especially
Easy access to everything bus beach and facilities… clean….amazingly helpful staff
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Truong
United States15 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“worth it”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
I came across several reviews before my stay mentioning that the staff was unfriendly and unaccommodating. However, my experience was completely different—the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The location is fantastic, and the room, along with its cleanliness, was decent. For the price, it exceeded my expectations and was absolutely worth it. It's just a short walk to the beach, with free snorkeling equipment and surfboard rentals for only $15 per day—a great deal. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 28, 2025
Bev
New Zealand3 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“I Give 2 Stars”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Their rules, unwelcoming to visitors who were ohana to me! They said they were going to bring a towel to my room. It never arrived, lucky I bought my own. The room I booked was for a single bed in a 6 bed dorm, I got a bunk bed. I did not like having to climb the ladder.
Nice people, friendly staff, everyone was very polite and is a good place to stay very economical.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 22, 2025
Ma
Czech Republic11 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
installing an app for unlocking the room was a bit tiring. There are better ways how to unlock a room than using your phone all the time.
its great that u can borrow a snorchel gear or surf. The beach is a minute walk nearby. Perfectly equipped outside kitchen.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 20, 2025
Jonathan
Australia6 Reviews9.0“Would stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, friendly staff. Would stay again.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 9, 2025
Dave
United States2 Reviews9.0“Very nice hostel with lots of options for activities”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No elevator
Almost everything was great. I have only a minor issue, no elevator. But other than that, excellent.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 28, 2024
Michael
United States65 Reviews12 helpful votes8.0“Location!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 15 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Dorms need a chair
Location, location, location.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 25, 2024
Streeter92
Czech Republic21 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“First accomodation in Hawaii”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I can't complain.
This was my first experience in shared room so I was pretty unsure about that but It's all just about people around you. The staff was very helpfull with everything and I slept very well. Funny thing is I met another Czech man in that room so it was good to chat in my native language.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: December 19, 2024
Cassandra
United States2 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Damp smelling bathroom all the time. probably due to lack of ventilation in a small, warm space
Easy access to beaches and transportation.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 8, 2024
Travis
Canada3 Reviews7.0“Clean and tidy but not friendly.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff isn’t friendly. They’ll treat you more like a burden than a customer.
The hostel is clean and well kept. It’s also very central to the beach, restaurants and popular hikes.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 8, 2024
Matthew
United States38 Reviews7 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/a
Easy to find and in a convenient location close to transportation.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: December 6, 2024
Josie
Australia11 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location and very good service super friendly staff
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 5, 2024
Ana
American Samoa4 Reviews9.0“Staying two days and two nights where everything in Hawaii is so expensive, I think I got my money's”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The fourth floor is kinda hard to climb
the staff are very helpful and frien
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: December 2, 2024
Ana
American Samoa4 Reviews9.0“Worth the money I paid for”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
none
The staff professionalism, helpfulness and friendliness are the assets of this establishment. Compared to pricey hotels, I think I got my money's worth.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Alonso
United States2 Reviews9.0“Good stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could be a little cleaner..could use a housekeeper to also make beds
Centrally located.. 50 m from the beach, good value, friendly staff
Stayed in November 2024
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