Reviews
5.0 ✭✭✭✭✭
based on 100 reviews
✭✭✭✭✭ Group trip
By Diane. - Stay Sept 2024
This place is great for a family trip to Waikiki. Check-in was easy. We were greeted with welcome gifts and my favorite was a birthday cake with candles, as it was my 40th birthday. There were many beach amenities: towels, sand toys, boogie boards, chairs, mats, a small ice chest, and NOW a wagon.
Traveling with toddlers, we had a lot of extra junk to take with us and I was looking for a wagon to rent. I asked the host for recommendations and they suggested buying one for reimbursement. And that's what we did. This thing was a lifesaver with 3 toddlers.
Things to consider when booking... which is no fault to the listing or host, but with kids under 5 these are things I look for when reading reviews:
Location: It is Waikki, and as, listed in the description, it is loud. The AC units drowned out some noises, but it was still loud for toddlers.
ccess the unit for loading and unloading of people/items.
The host/place was amazing. Mahalo!
Response from Loan & Lewis: Thank you so much, Diane! We greatly appreciate your idea of the wagon! Thanks to you, our next guests will enjoy it, too. Mahalo and welcome back anytime.🌷
✭✭✭✭✭ Stayed with kids
By Gladis. - Stay Aug 2024
Loan & Lewis we’re very informative, they constantly made sure things were going good and offered recommendations which were very helpful.
Response from Loan & Lewis: Mahalo Gladis and welcome back anytime. Aloha 🌺
✭✭✭✭✭ Cozy apartment with great location and free parking FTW!
By Steve S. - Stay Aug 2024
The location was a big hit for this stay. Lots to do within walking distance and free parking nearby for everything that wasn’t. Thought the street and pool noose would bother us but everyone slept like a baby. A/C in the rooms kept us cool when we needed it. Plenty of beach stuff to use if you want and nearby 7-Eleven and grocery for the kitchen. Mahalo!
Response from Loan & Lewis: Thank you Steve for your excellent review! Welcome back anytime. Aloha 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ A great stay in Honolulu, from Massachusetts
By Kateryna P. - Stay July 2024
The property is at the very heart of Honolulu, close to the beach and many stores. The apartment itself has everything you need - the hosts were very thoughtful! I and my family greatly enjoyed our stay.
Response from Loan & Lewis: Mahalo Kateryna and welcome back anytime. Aloha 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ Group trip from Colorado
By Jamie F. - Stay June 2024
Treated us very well and left us champagne 🍾 & chocolate 🍫 upon arrival.. your own free parking and an amazing area with tons of options to eat 😃 & 10 minute walk to Waikiki beach 🏝️ loved ❤️ it.
Response from Loan & Lewis: Thank you Jamie for your excellent review! Always happy to hear our guests appreciate what our beautiful place offers. Mahalo and welcome back anytime 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ Stayed a few nights, from Easter Island, Chile
By Paula R. - Stay June 2024
We were very comfortable at Loan & Lewis apartment. It's very central and has everything you need to spend a few days in Honolulu.
Response from Loan & Lewis: Aloha Paula: We were privileged to host you and your family with everything you needed. Mahalo and welcome back anytime 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ Graduation gifts x 2
By Honey B - Stay June 2024
We had been stationed on Oahu from 2008-2012. We discussed returning in 2021 when our oldest graduated high school; however, due to Covid, we were unable to keep this plan, and went when our youngest graduated just this May. It felt like coming home. The condo was spacious enough for the four of us to spread out, close enough that we walked most everywhere, and knowing it had an assigned parking spot made the decision to rent a car financially sound. We had the best time while on island, will not wait another 12 years to return, and would definitely stay at the condo again, if it is available. Mahalo to Loan and Lewis!
Response from Loan & Lewis: Hi Honey, it's great to hear that your return to Hawaii went well and that you enjoyed your stay at our Waikiki apartment. Mahalo and welcome back anytime. Aloha! 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ Stayed with kids.
By Nicole - Stayed May 2024
This was our first experience with an air bnb. The place was just right for our family of 4 adults and 2 children. There was an extra futon for one of the children to lay on. Several amenities provided. Anything we could need, was there. I feel like we overpacked. Soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and so much more were available for our convenience. All basic cooking necessities were there. Just like being home. We were able to save so much money by staying in and cooking. This place was absolutely perfect for our little vacation. Our hosts were very attentive when we needed assistance.
Response from Loan & Lewis: Thank you so much, Nicole. We are thrilled to know our place is your first time with AirBnB. So glad your family enjoyed our beautiful place. Mahalo and welcome back anytime. Aloha 🌺
✭✭✭✭✭ Stayed with kids.
Great place to stay near Waikiki Beach.
Response from Loan & Lewis: Thank you very much, Crystal. Our pleasure to host your family. Aloha and welcome back anytime. Mahalo 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ We had a great time staying at this location.
By Candy Saucedo - Stayed April 2024
The place was exactly as advertised. We highly recommend this place if you are traveling with kids.
Response from Loan & Lewis: Thank you so much, Candy! We are happy to hear you and kids had a great stay in our place. Mahalo and welcome back anytime. Aloha 🌺
✭✭✭✭✭ A great return trip and stay in this dreamy home!
By Laura L – stayed Mar 2024
Made my first direct booking on this Royal Aloha apartment owned by Loan and Lewis. My second time stay in this place. Super simple and easy booking process. So glad we could save some money as there was no booking or payment fees; and we received a special discount for being their return guests.
We enjoyed the place as much as we did last time. This is a rare find with great value. Beautiful interior decoration. Our kids were crazy about their bedroom, books, toys, and children educational games. They already asked when we would take them back to Waikiki and stay again in this apartment.
Response from Loan & Lewis:
Aloha Laura: it was our privilege to host your family again. Love to see the kids enjoying our place and want to return. Mahalo and welcome back anytime. Aloha 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ We would definitely come back again!
By Ashley – stayed Mar 2024
The location was great and the parking spot for our rental was right across the street which was super convenient. Everyone was super nice that we met in the building. Laundry was practically right next to the apartment, and the best part was that there were two actual separate bedrooms. It was very comfortable for our family of 5.
Response from Loan & Lewis:
Thank you Ashley. Indeed the parking is a plus! So glad your family had a great stay and wants to return. We look forward to hosting you and family again. Aloha 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ The perfect hosts!
By Midory – stayed Mar 2024
This was my first time using Airbnb and it was a great experience! Loan and Lewis were the perfect hosts and were very accommodating. The apartment was exactly like the photos and had everything we could possibly need. Check in and check out was super simple as well. My mom and I were very impressed. We can't wait to come back!
Response from Loan & Lewis:
Thank you very much, Midori for an excellent review! We are thrilled to read your nice memory shared in the Guest Book. So glad to hear your and mom’s impression about our place. Aloha and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. 💖🌺
✭✭✭✭✭ Best stay ever!
By Sharon G. – stayed Feb 2024
From the moment we arrived, our hosts (Loan and Lewis) were attentive to our every need. The condo was appointed with more than just the basics for a comfortable stay and whenever I had a question or request, they responded immediately. Couldn't have asked for better hosts!
Response from Loan & Lewis:
Thank you again, Sharon and your ladies for staying in our apartment. We are thrilled to read your reviews, thank-you notes, and especially the wonderful memories you shared in our Guest Book ❤️. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Mahalo 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ Stayed with kids
By Tyler – stayed Jan 2024
Loan and Lewis were incredibly responsive from my first inquiry, and their home featured pretty much everything we could ever think to need. It was a beautiful home that worked wonderfully for our family.
Response from Loan & Lewis:
Aloha Tyler: We are happy to hear your family had a great stay at our condo. Glad the kids enjoyed the lagoon and weekly fireworks show nearby. Thank you again and welcome back anytime. Mahalo 🌺
✭✭✭✭✭ Group trip
By Angela – stayed Jan 2024
The place was nice. Was clean and comfortable for our family. Everything we needed was provided plus extras. Checking in was clear and easy and our host was great about checking in to make sure all was well. Parking space was a huge plus.
Response from Loan & Lewis:
Thank you Angela. We are happy that your family had a wonderful time! Mahalo again for appreciating our place 🙏. FREE PARKING is truly one of our guest's favorite features. Pls welcome back anytime. Aloha 🌺
✭✭✭✭✭ Great Waikiki condo
By Mark T – stayed Dec 2023
Our group of five adults enjoyed an amazing eight days at this condo near Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. The property manager, Loan, was very quick to respond to our calls when we lost power (due to an explosion of faulty electrical equipment across the street within minutes of our arrival), and when the spring on our door broke she sent a maintenance man who responded within an hour. The lanai was a great place to sit and watch people each day, and many places to eat, shop, and enjoy were within walking distance.
Response from Loan & Lewis:
Thank you Mark for your great review. So glad to hear your group had an amazing stay in our place! Mahalo and welcome back anytime. Aloha 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ A perfect place for our memorable Honeymoon!
By Sony Ho – stayed Dec 2023
From the moment my wife and I arrived at Royal Aloha for our honeymoon, we knew we had chosen the perfect place. Our host, Loan, went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and happiness. Her attention to detail is second to none, providing a room that captures the essence of Hawaii, not just in decor but in the atmosphere itself.
What truly sets Loan's place apart is her thoughtful provision of amenities. As travelers, we've stayed in various accommodations, from Airbnbs to luxury hotels, but Loan's foresight in providing everything one could need for a beach day - from chairs to towels, and even a well-stocked closet with medicines and bandages - was exceptional. It’s clear that Loan doesn’t just 'host'; she anticipates her guests' needs and meets them with care and consideration.
Our stay wasn’t just about the place but also the peace of mind knowing that everything we could possibly require was already taken care of. This level of hospitality is rare, and made our honeymoon not just a trip but an experience we will treasure forever.
We can confidently say that when we return—and we certainly plan to—Loan’s place at Royal Aloha will be our undeniable choice. Thank you, Loan, for making our honeymoon not just a stay, but a collection of beautiful memories we will hold dear to our hearts.
Response from Loan & Lewis:
Thank you Sony for a thorough and outstanding review! We are thrilled to learn our place made your honeymoon memorable. Whenever you and family plan to return Waikiki, this place is ready to welcome you again. Mahalo 🌺.
✭✭✭✭✭ Great value for family of 5-6 with kids
By Amy – stayed Nov 2023
Great value! Free parking and secured property that requires a key to access building, parking, elevators, and apartment. We are a family of 5 (3 adults and 2 grade school kids). The space was good for us and the apartment was very functional. This is an old building kept in good condition and the apartment itself is well maintained.
Host is thoughtful in providing extra beach towels, coffee grinds, coffee filter, tea, sugar, some cooking spices, toiletries, first aid kit, waterproof pouches for cell phone. There was even a rice cooker and extra charging block/cable for iphone! Also provided sunscreen, boogie board and sand toys! Super convenient location! There’s a laundry room near the apartment (on same floor) and laundry detergent is included in the apartment!!!
Response from Loan & Lewis:
Thank you Amy for your thorough reviews and appreciation of everything provided in our place! Mahalo again and welcome back anytime. Aloha 🌺.