Name: Royal Grove Waikiki
Address: 151 Uluniu Ave, Hawaii - Oahu - Hi, 96815, US

2/10

Poor

06 Aug 2026

Erene

I checked out after one night and had Expedia cancel the remainder of my stay (6 nights). I arrived at 2:58 pm for the 3:00 pm check-in and my room wasn't ready. The lobby looked unfinished, with luggage piled behind the front desk in full view of guests. Getting to my room meant walking through filthy hallways that looked more like staff service areas than guest corridors.

The room I received looked nothing like the renovated room pictured on Expedia. It was clearly outdated and poorly maintained. The microwave wasn't secured and could easily fall, cabinet doors wouldn't close, the electric coil stove was old and dirty, the toilet ran constantly, the balcony latch disengaged with a slight tap, the entry door handle was loose, and the room phone didn't work. I had to request maintenance just to tighten the door handle.

When I reported the toilet, the front desk couldn't provide any estimate for when a plumber would be available, then hung up before I could report the broken phone. The lack of urgency was unacceptable.

Between the misleading photos, numerous maintenance and safety issues, dirty common areas, and poor customer service, I contacted Expedia, who canceled the remainder of my reservation. I have also initiated the process of seeking a full refund. I documented everything with photos and videos. If the room I received had been accurately represented online, I never would have booked this hotel. I would not stay here again and cannot recommend this property.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2026

Ziggy

Going to start with the positive. The location and staff a solid 10 out of 10. The location, air conditioning, hot water, water pressure refrigerator the size and working order all 9 out of 10.
The less desirable, the building has seen better days. Although none of this affects your stay, you have to get over the initial impact of the how worn out. The doors to the rooms have a board nailed onto them where maybe a vent was? The carpet ground down from use, the stove handles sticky with grunge, the front element does not allow you to cook as it sits on 45 degree angle, back of stove the side cap was taped on. The fridge blocking the vented window, the patio slider barely moves, have to forcefully drag it. The other vented window sealed off from use. The fridge nice and big but had weird ice cube tray left inside with unusual looking ice cubes. There was gum broken in half frozen in ice and not all were clear. Everything is very very old. The ceiling where it meets the wall by the bathroom has an extremely dark line that runs along it, looks like it has been partially covered by being painted. I suspect lack of ventilation while showering or cooking. Neither one of the vented window works.

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2026

Rick

We booked on the assumption it was an older property. Staff were nice and room was clean

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2026

Gabriela

It was good hotel great location walking distance to most places

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

William

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8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

Phuong

The hotel is very close to beaches, restaurants, but rather noisy at night. It is worth the price even amenities rather simple.

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2026

Richard

Fantastic location. Older facilities, so a little tired. Some rooms a bit small. Overall, close to the Waikiki action, so good value. Not fancy... if you want that stay somewhere else, and pay much more!

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2026

Stacy

The unit was roomy with 3 full beds and one room with a bathroom, a kitchenette and refrigerator. The refrigerator was making a loud noise and they replaced it as soon as I let them know. The staff were friendly. The location was excellent, one block from Waikiki beach, a couple blocks from the Honolulu Zoo.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jul 2026

Noelle Elizabeth

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10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Benjamin

Awesome place

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Quinn Terrell

Nice quiet spot right on the beach super warm and cozy

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2026

Christal

Really the biggest reason i marked the review so low is because there is no parking, you have to walk 5 blocks to get to their parking area and they charge you the same rate as if you were to park at the hotel itself. Also the AC in the room barely worked, it was set to 64 in high cold mode and we sweated all night long and had very little sleep. It’s very noisy outside all hours of the night, so sleeping is barely even an option. Its in a good location and the staff was friendly and they had a little live music which was nice. But when i picture a hotel in waikiki i wasn't expecting such a run down difficult to be in hotel. I would suggest staying at a hotel with parking at the location because staying here ultimately costs you the same, but forces you to walk 5 blocks anytime you need your car which sucks when you have heavy bags and luggage.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Victor Liwu

The carpet is very old and didn’t seem clean. There was coffee maker but hotel did not provide coffee. The most unbearable thing was the street noise. I stayed for 8 nights and for about 5-6 nights, every day around 4:30-5:00am, there were loud noises from trucks just outside my room. Feels like dumpsters in operation and it would last for about 20 minutes. The window glasses are in multiple panes stacked together and it would not isolate noise outside. In general the hotel rooms need to be completely renovated.

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2026

Etienne

Endroit parfait pour être a Waikiki, a 2 minutes a pied de la plage. Nous avons bien apprécié pouvoir emprunter chaises, parasol et serviettes de plage.

L'hotel est très vieux, on le savait selon les revues précédentes. Les lits étaient confortables, et la chambre avec 2 lits Queen et un lit King était immense, avec une cuisine. La salle de bain était petite mais fonctionnelle.

Les lits étaient propres, mais il y avait beaucoup de poussière dans les armoires de cuisine, de la chambre et au plafond.

L'air climatisé fonctionne très bien et gardait une température confortable dans la chambre.

On était un peu déçu de ne pas avoir de balcon mais il y avait des chaises autour de la piscine et on pouvait s'y installer.

Aussi, il faut absolument des bouchons d'oreilles pour dormir. Les fenêtres ne ferment pas au complet, et on entend très bien ce qui se passe sur la rue. Il y a un resto koréen a même l'hôtel qui jouaient de la musique a l'extérieur de 8h30 le matin a 22h30 le soir et qu'on entendait dans la chambre.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Mischelle

enjoyed stay, in the Heart of Waikiki, room was clean and comfortable,

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Margaret Ann

Nothing

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

John

It was great!

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2026

mingfang

I have never written a bad review for anything, and we travel a lot. But please stay away from this place if at all possible. I’ve never stayed at any place that is so noisy and so behind in everything! There are hardly any outlets. There is nothing in the kitchen. The building is probably 1000 years old with no upgrade. It When I told them I don’t want to stay for the second night, Expedia was contacted and I was told if I checked out before noon next day, I’ll get refund. Now Expedia is telling me refund was denied after multiple request!

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Bobrea

This hotel is average, clean and convenient but older, need upgrade. The staff were friendly, when they're around. Sometimes too long a wait for fromt desk. Overall good, just need upgrade.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Virginia

Perfect

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Alex

Great simple place to stay steps away from Waikiki beach. Me and my kids loved it for our overnight trip. Food trucks across the street were yummy and very easy to get around.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Moises

Honestly went into this hotel somewhat clueless. Staff was friendly helped with all my questions. Only problem was the bug situation… first night was good, second night came around, snd me and my partner found roaches in our bedroom mind you we are on the second floor. Wouldn’t recommend this spot to anyone only because of the bug situation. It’s really close to the beach which is nice but they gotta do something about them bugs honestly. Air conditioning worked phenomenally only if they put more time into getting all them bugs out. Trust me on this one.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Xophe

Laundry is easy to use

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Sean

This is a hotel that is vintage and has history. It is clean, with incredibly helpful staff. Wednesday evening is hula dancing and live music from local musicians. The ocean is a block or so away and is in walking distance to the International Market. Plenty of local food and easy access to everything. Mahalo for the hospitality, Royal Grove!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

John

Our room was quite small but very clean, the bathroom had very old taps but worked fine. There was no blanket only a set of sheets but truthfully it was fine. The AC was very good, we arrived early as we arrived by cruise ship but they kept our luggage for us as we explored plus we could and did use the pool and washroom until we got our room at 2:30. Just off the lobby they had a very cold water bottle filler, super nice to have. As everyone has said perfect location and the cheese cake factory about a 10 minute walk away. The only drawback I felt should be addressed is the mattress was quite weak on the edge so you can roll out and I almost did lol. We Definatley would come back to this hotel as the price was good and the staff very freindly.

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Shannon

It is a very dangerous place that Expedia promotes for people to stay, there were actually people doing drugs right outside the door and the room itself is easily accessible to anyone

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Karven

The staff was uninformative and didn’t provide any assistance. I spent my money and was told that I couldn’t get a refund.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Tuasivi

Helpful

Self

2/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Emilse del Valle

Muy mal predispuesto

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Burtha

Good place to stay for the price

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Karla Elizabeth Barajas

The room looked nicer in the photos than in person. We saw small bugs in the room on our second and third night there. The location was centralized though. The beach was a two minute walk away and there were many stores and restaurants close by.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Salaia

Although at first glance you think \"OMG\" this place looks shady...Give it a chance. It is quaint with everything you need; front desk Ruby & Aya & Rachel are so good; Maintenance man- so helpful & fast; The housekeepers very friendly. There's a pool; a live old-timer band playing hawaiian music was enjoyable; laundry room; store next door; bbq local food place 2 doors down (Hanul BBQ)- best Kalbi around; Poke shop 3 doors down- it was a really pleasant experience.
Thank you!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Tony Fernando

Incredible location. Has free towel and umbrella rental which is super handy. Bed was very comfortable and hotel lobby and pool area were well maintained and clean. Plenty of awesome food options nearby. Definitely would come back. Great value.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Joshua

The pros of this stay was the price and the location. The major downside was no onsite parking. That was super inconvenient, but not an issue if you don't have a car.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Jose Carmen

The staff were super nice and helpful, our room was very clean and everything worked perfectly.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

rommel

Ac is good, just dont expect your in a regular hotel. Its old building, couche has stain and patches and there’s a mini cockroach. So if your so meticulous this place is not for you. Im not meticulous so im still gona go back on this place coz for me im not gona stay there forever just gona sleep at night. So close to the beach just 2min thats a good but if your renting a car they dont have parking and and you need to pay parking $44 a night.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Marco

👍

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Cherryann

Staff was super helpful and welcoming.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

02 Jul 2026

Maria Isabelita De Dios

I supposed to stay for 5 nights , checked in late almost 11 pm, the front desk person seemed so annoyed that we came in that late.

The building is very old and when we went to our room was very disappointed, smells old dusty furnitures we took a pictures and show to the manager the following day with bugs crawling in a broken leather couch.

I checked out the next day and the manager was so nice enough to be refunded for the next 3 days.

2/10

Poor

01 Jul 2026

Richard

As soon as me and my son showed up and looked at the hotel we turned around and walked away.It does not look like the pictures

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Aerillyn

the room we stayed in is kinda old. its somehow clean. but the vicinity is 100% SUPERB! 2mins walk to Waikiki beach. left and right stores and food place which is really plus for us! and also the staff are super nice and super helpful!! so overall i can say 8/10 they really need to upgrade the rooms. but if your like us. who's always out during your stay. this hotel is a winwin!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Pamela

Close to the beach historic building good rm amenities such as AC and fridge. TV

Self

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Teresa

Nunca rentes.

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Tuasivi

It was good

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Duane

The room was decent enough to stay in. It could use a little maintenance here and there. Not going to get into minor details. Location practically in the heart of Waikiki so perfect to go walking, enjoying the scenery and lots of places to eat and drink and enjoy the entertainment plus the beach is right there also.
My only complaint is there should be a designated parking area for the people that’s staying there? Though they have other alternative parking like a block or so away. If you’re lucky. Other than than my experience, there was an enjoyable one. Thank you again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

Ziheng

Not really things to say about it it’s really nice around and the shops and beach’s r nice but the Holtel is nor very clean and old

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Peggy Lynn

Think twice before booking.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Ryan

Great location! Close to beach and food !

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Vince Orbong

Good location and clean. No complaints

Family

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2026

Cindy

dirty room, dirty bedding, loud ac, thin walls(loud outside), pay a little more to get something better!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Kenonte

I loved the style and location of the Royal grove. It was a bit old but in a classic way. Felt like little Havana. Air conditioning was wonderful and kept the room cool. Balcony could have been cleaner on the ground but that’s nitpicking overall great experience!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Catalina

No wifi

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

Masashi

WiFi didn’t work welll

Self

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Yulisa Navarro

They have cockroaches, and when the staff tells you to “feel free to ask if you need anything,” they don’t actually follow through. They’ll say yes, but three days later your bathtub is still clogged, even after requesting maintenance three separate times. I stayed for five nights, and the issue was never resolved. Overall, it was a terrible experience, and I would not stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Jaylene

Very welcoming staff, fully enjoyed my stay and will definitely go back

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Antonette

The rooms definitely don’t look like the pictures on the site but still accommodating, one of the two rooms was better than the other but again both fit us all and it was a great relaxing stay. Felt a lot more private than big hotels and was very very close to the beach and good food! I’d definitely stay here again as the price and location can’t be beat!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Onelvia

Need cleanner

Family

2/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Gloria

Very noisy. We couldn't sleep. The bedroom very small. The balcony was dirty. You opened and closed again

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Timothy

Great will definitely come back

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Neiromei

This hotel is in the perfect spot, close to the beach, and ABC store, and food! Will definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Juan

Very nice people

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Volodymyr

Okay 👍

4/10

Poor

17 Jun 2026

Jacqueline

Room smelled like cigarettes

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Sabrina

Amazing staff and very nice clean room! Will be staying here again!

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Jesus

TV didnt work, door knov

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Kailee Nicole

Perfect budget hotel, walking distance to the beach and kind staff. You don’t come to Hawaii to spend all day in your hotel room and have all the luxuries of a high end hotel. You come for the beach, the views, and everything Hawaii has to offer. We would come back to this hotel again. Beach towel service was such a huge plus for us.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Mark

The location was so close to the beach and right in the middle of all the best eating and coffee spots. 24 hour laundry and transportation access were excellent perks along with a Wednesday surprise entertainment in the lobby. This hotel is a real gem in Waikiki’s heart.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Anthony

Nice place good price

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Ashley

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10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Melissa

Clean and comfortable

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Frankie

This is an older hotel which is why we booked it. Been locally owned since the 1950’s. But we loved everything about it. From the local Hawaiian atmosphere to the old dishes used in our kitchenette to the local Hawaiian music played in the lobby on Wednesday nights. It was perfect. Noisy because the street in front is so busy and the doors and windows are older so they don’t keep out much of the noise. I turned on white noise on my phone and that helped but I would recommend earplugs.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Audrey

The best aspect of this hotel is its perfect location, 1 block from Waikiki Beach.
Towels, boogie boards etc are available. For a budget conscious traveler, it is adjacent to a food truck court. Very low key and relaxed.
Good for those who want to spend most of their time on the beach or exploring, and only need a bed and shower. If you want to spend your day at the hotel, look for a resort type of accomodation.
The staff were very kind and welcoming.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Maria Griselda

it’s a good hotel and the staff is super nice and helpful. only thing is that the rooms do not look like the pictures i saw but besides that it was great.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2026

Milenka

Needs remodeling and new staff. Lady at front desk very rude. Great location!

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

wendy marie

Nice location, awesome staff.
Had to ask for blankets mone in room

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

bri

everyone is very friendly and kind. very homey and very comfortable

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Austin

Like the environment

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Patrick

It’s close to the beach

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Kortnee

The staff was great. Close to the ocean and many other things in Waikiki. Pictures didn't quite match the actual room but the AC works great

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

dauna

Needed towel exchange

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Darren

Amazing location. Comfortable rooms. Property is older but still good. Short stroll to beach. Waikīkī is just awesome!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Shirley

They had everything we needed. Beach towels, bag holds, and washing and drying. AMAZING location. Reviews were nightmare fuel, but my experience was awesome. Its close to everything too.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Daru Jason

Ok

Partner

2/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Thomas

They got roaches like hood roaches.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

AMBER

Excellente

Self

4/10

Poor

21 May 2026

Robin

The room was OLD!! One bed had a headboard one did not. The bathroom door did t close all the way. It was NOISY. All day and night. The hallways were dark and creepy. The “kitchen “ was just not. The fridge gave up after the second day. No sprinkler system. The windows didn’t shut all the way so it sounded like we were in a wind tunnel. The bed did seem clean and there was air conditioning. The cheapest room we could find and that’s what we got. Cheap.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Jun Hui

near by the beach.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Ella

The location of this hotel is perfect, walking distance from the beach and all the shops. The rooms, especially the bathrooms were pretty dated and some corners could definitely have used a little more cleaning and repairs. Overall if you care most about location (which we did) this is great and the pool is great!

Friends

4/10

Poor

19 May 2026

Yxzthlallytth

PROS
location is very convenient, walking distance to beach, restaurants and shopping. Budget friendly.

CONS
extremely run down. Dirty couches, old stains, caked on food on stove, filthy vents, moldy bathroom, and the list goes on.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Misty

The only downfall was parking but other than that, we enjoyed our stay here

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Rob

The room was clean and though dated fixtures, they try to maintain things, even if it seems there is patchwork/bandage cover ups. No ceiling fans, ac functional. The chief complaint is that the guest room doors require a hard close which makes noise from everyone slamming doors. The beach is 2 blocks away and there is no view of anything from rooms. It’s central and convenient but in a kind of run down part of Waikiki. Lots of food and C-store options. The mandatory amenity fee is annoying and does not add value. They could just make the room rate $140 and call it a day

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Ying

I'm surprised that there is no room cleaning by default.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 May 2026

Md habibbur

Liked it was in the center,
They had laundry machines
Cleaning lady was very nice

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

andre

Staff friendly helpful ..

Partner

2/10

Poor

09 May 2026

Rodney

Five days before arrival I called to request a quiet room-I am sensitive to loud noise & loud music. I was assured that I would get a quiet room. I requested a room on the courtyard area as I stayed there before & had to request a room change. She was pleasant and helpful, as was the woman who checked me in. However, the man of whom I asked, the 1st day, to move my room was not helpful. I was offered earplugs twice (obvious noise issue at this hotel). The LOUD MUSIC from the Korean Barbecue Rest. was extremely unpleasant(i.e. bump, pause bump, bump, pause, bump, pause, bump bump)starting 7:45 AM until 11 pm(2 am my time). I asked to move my room & after being asked if I had used the room, & me answering no, I was curtly & rudely told no. After a day of no sleep & unable to stay in my room due to the noise, I went to the front desk again. I encountered a young woman (no name tag on her or anyone) who was rather curt, rude & unaccommodating & refused to give her name. Again, I was told I would not be moved. I asked them to ask the restaurant to lower the volume or change the music without a loud base. Again,NO. The manager,(I assume),came to overhear our conversation, but offered nothing. Again, I asked for a room on the courtyard side. Next day, I was moved to a room by the corner of Uluniu and Kuhio Aves-no better. It was not on the courtyard side like I had asked twice already.A sleepless 5 days later I was finally moved to the courtyard side.TOO NOISY! NO CALM!NO PEACE!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2026

Alexander

Air conditioning works good

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Stephanie J

Very homey staff friendly best location

Self

2/10

Poor

08 May 2026

Renee

Upon checking in, the staff couldn't find our room and the boy checking us in smelled of beer. The room was hiding up stairs, behind closed unmarked doors. Elevators weren't functioning and we had two weeks worth of luggage to haul up two flights. Run, don't walk away from this terrible hotel. The only redeeming quality was the proximity to Waikiki Beach.

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 May 2026

Kristy

The sheets on the bed were dirty. I went to the desk to complain and have the sheets changed. The individual working said there was no one there who could change the sheets, but she could give me sheets to change them myself. Reluctantly, I took the sheets to my room and began to change the bedding. The sheets I was given were for a queen bed, but the bed in my room is a king bed. I took the sheets back down, indicating such. I was given another set of sheets and brought those to the room only to find out they also were for a queen bed. I made another trip down to the desk with those sheets to try to get sheets for a king bed. She was able to find a fitted sheet for a king, but it had stains on it. She then went to look somewhere else for another set of sheets. We ended up with a king fitted sheet two queen top sheets, and a queen blanket. So the bedding was never right. I have never had to make up my own bed at a hotel. I feel this situation was totally unacceptable, and they refused any compensation.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Danielle

La plage est toute proche, beaucoup de petits commerces de restauration et boutiques de vêtements et de souvenirs, une très agréable piscine fait le bonheur des résidents, j'ai adoré la kitchenette et la climatisation... Allez, un petit bémol : il faut revoir la télécommande détraquée, sinon on allume par-dessous avec les boutons, pas grave... Un peu bruyant, aussi côté rue, mais extrême gentillesse de l'accueil... Charmant séjour aux prix abordables... 😊😍🌺

Self