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Reviews of Holiday Surf Hotel (with full kitchen) This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

2303 Ala Wai Boulevard, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States of America

#68 of 304 hotels in Honolulu

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 347 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Had an excellent stay. No frills, clean, well located hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the money. You can’t beat this place. If you’re not choosy for luxury, this is a great place.

    Old hotel. But excellent location and value.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    Great but way too expensive!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Queen – Non Refundable
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honolulu is exorbitantly expensive... and therefore of course the hotel.... and I say that as a Swiss... 😏

    Great location, close to Waikiki Beach.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Quad - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The sheet was not clean . It was noisy due to the bedroom's window was not closed properly.

    Location is great. The rooms are really big. Kitchen has almost everything. Staff is friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    8.0
    Met our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot shower took a bit longer.

    Perfect location. Very close to almost everything .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable. Clean. Very well managed. Friendly manager. Would definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Located directly on Wai Alai Boulevard: lovely view of the canal across the street; however, very very noisy, busy traffic thoroughfare. Could make for very restless nights for late sleepers.

    Was comfortable, clean, located very close to all Waikiki/Honolulu amenities. PATRICK was friendly, accommodating, and very helpful host/manager. Was a delight.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is all quite dated, but it all works. The phone in the room is a sight itself! Almost from the Flintstone ages!

    The location is perfect. The main Waikiki shopping streets are a block away, the beach only two blocks. Opposite the hotel is a good running track along the river and around the golf course. The staff is helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 21 nights

    Central Location: shops, supermarkets and beach at short walking distance. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom King with Deluxe Amenities
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from the street....

    Location and facility are perfect. Everything is so comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    8.0
    We had a good vacation here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Queen with Deluxe Amenities
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have more kitchen supplies so you can actually use the stove and microwave

    The location was great

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    8.0
    It’s about the beach go have fun
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Quad - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish the kitchen has fish washing soap

    It was chill, owner was cool. Price was right

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    9.0
    great value, larger than average place with a kitchen and a balcony, free parking on ala wai street
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Quad - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 3 nights

    few more kitchen tools- we like to cook meals to save on going out all the time

    location is very good as you just have a short walk to international markets and restaurant and beach is a walkable distance - hence no reason to pay beach front excessive prices. Its the only reasonable accommodation I found in Waikiki that came with sufficient space and a kitchen

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    7.0
    Budget apartment within walking distance to beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Quad - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Place is dated, but that didnt bother us. An electric kettle would have been convenient. The TV in the main living room took about 5 mins to "warm up" before it would work properly.

    Having read previous reviews about the noisy traffic, I was nervous about staying here. But, seriously, it is fine. Yes, it's not the Hilton and yes, you can hear a bit of traffic, but it's not dreadful. Upon saying this, please be aware that this is a 2 to 3 star property. It is a bit dated, but things work, and having a small kitchen where you can cook helps to cut food costs. We were on the fourth floor and facing the side street (Nohonani), so noise wasn't an issue; yes, you can hear traffic, but it certainly wasn't terrible. We had an air conditioner in the main living room and one in the bedroom, albeit old and noisy, they worked fine and acted as white noise. The wifi worked fine and there was a TV in the bedroom which was good, but the one in the living room had to 'warm up' before it stopped flickering and then it was ok. In regards to location, it is great. Walk down Nahua St, through the International Market Place, down the alley with the line of surf boards, and you're on the beach. For groceries, the ABC Store on the corner of Kanekapolei has some fresh produce, breakfast cereals, etc, and is cheaper than the Waikiki Market. It is a short walk to both stores. Alternatively, for a slightly longer walk, Longs Drugs is like a CVS and is near Lewers St. For nice cocktails and a quiet retreat, try White Sands on Nohonani, just a few doors down from the apartment. Also, if you are catching the bus from/to the airport, it stops at the end of Nohonani and is a short walk to the apartment building. (Bus takes about an hour and costs $3.50) To summarise, if you dont mind a budget apartment without the frills, this place is fine. It was serviced twice in the week we stayed, and if you needed anything, you could call the Manager and he would meet you to assist. The building is a short walk from the beach, but faces the mountains and canal. If you are worried about traffic noise, ask for a room towards the back.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Great location accomodation with everything we needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Quad - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Little run down but wasn’t a problem.

    Great location and plenty of space.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    9.0
    Overall amazing experience, a sure recommend of two bed room suite for family stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Corner View and Deluxe Amenities
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Underground basement parking is limited and bit tricky to park at some of the spots as they are very tight. If you don't need parking then this hotel is an awesome choice for family trip with two bed room suite with full kitchen.

    We liked the two bed room suite concept, it was an awesome experience with family. All of us in the family really enjoyed our stay at holiday surf hotel. Great bank for the buck for a family trip to Aloha state. Location was great, close to all the amenities, food restaurants, wakiki beach and Ala Wai Canal.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Quad - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would be preferable to have someone at reception day to day for queries however this is clearly communicated not to be the case in advance and calls were always answered.

    Location was great, having parking available onsite and our rooms were altogether on the same floor.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Quad - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I didn't like was trying to get my vehicle inside those baby parking spaces 😂

    It was great because they had a full kitchen so we made use of it & I loved coming out to the balcony early in the morning. I also like the extra beds in the living rm area.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    9.0
    superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 14 nights

    Some parts of room are not as clean as luxury hotels though I’m not a sensitive man to care that kind of thing. They had shampoo only in the bathroom, no conditioner. But I didn't ask them about conditioner.

    I’m much satisfied with my stay there. First of all, it’s not costing much. The host manager and staffs were kind enough to try to do whatever I asked them. The room was spacious enough for a budget accommodation. Some reviewers say that it’s noisy there. Yeah. It’s near a major street. But as my room was on the 4th floor, I was never annoyed by noise. I give 9 rating because I want to save 10 for a luxury hotel. But as a budget accommodation, this one is really great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    9.0
    Excellent. 2 rooms 5 people!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Easy access to shops all around. Room pretty good size.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great. We were worried about the other reviews about noise at night. We we heard only traffic, which later in the evening was hardly there. There are no bars, restaurants or clubs that can keep you awake.

    - location - good beds

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    It was close to the beach and accessible to everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    7.0
    Great value place to meet your basic needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Quad - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn’t dislike anything, but it was definitely dated and no frills ……… but then you don’t go to Hawaii to sit in a hotel room!!

    Location was great, within 10 minute walk from the beach, so this made it a very affordable price. Best hairdryer I’ve had at a hotel in years!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    9.0
    Great, affordable hotel that's located near malls, restaurants, and other amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Queen – Non Refundable
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking spaces were very close and sometimes hard to park.

    Hotel located near shopping malls and lots of restaurants, also very close to the beach. The hotel also provided parking but with an extra charge.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    8.0
    It wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Double - Non Refundable
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything okay for us

    Breasfast okay

    Stayed in August 2023

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