Fully stocked kitchen plates, cups, can opener, spatula, colander strainer, pots, two trays of ice cubes ready to go, coffee maker, four burner stove, oven and a small sink…? Absolutely stunning for the price, literally right in the mix with regard to location, right next to the beach. Basically an efficiency studio apartment in a motel style hotel. There’s a tiny pool, but you’ll catch me at the beach…

Rooms look old compared to the hotels near or around it, but it is a nice family owned establishment. All of the people were friendly and helped with any questions. If you want to do shopping I recommend walking as your in walking distance to most. No need to get a car as you don't have many options for parking. I recommend getting a car when you need one or take a tour bus. It's not even 5 minutes away from a beach. Overall very nice place to stay. The bed were very comfortable, rooms were clean and really that's all that mattered to us.

From start, this is more like 3-4* review but considering all the circumstances, a solid 5*. The room was very dated but everything functional. You can't beat the location, you can see Waikiki Beach from front of the hotel. That leads to a negative, very noisy at all times so be sure you have earplugs for night sleep. The staff is super friendly and willing to help within the limits. There are free beach towels for your convenience. The room had a full kitchenette, very dated but again, all you need to prepare your own food and avoid the insane restaurant prices. There is a laptop size safe. The TV has lots of good quality channels. The water pressure was great for both cold and hot. There is a small pool in the interior court but never used it being about 200m from Waikiki Beach. On Wednesday evenings there is a nice music concert in the main area, free to attend. No unexpected fees confirmed and this was basically the reason I stayed at this hotel. Despite some significant negatives, when coming back to Honolulu this hotel will be on top of my choices.

I feel bad giving them a lower star but I didn't expect this place to be that bad. The pictures online made it look much better and when I got there I was pretty bummed. Besides not having the ability to open the window/sliding door, it was covered so you couldn't even see anything, felt like jail, with a super super small room, I felt like this place didn't get updated since 1940, and for me that's not okay.... Even if it was just 100$ a night. Oh and we had a bug in the room we had to kill

Overall a very lukewarm experience. Cons: Check in was a bit tedious as the system declined my card multiple times before it went through. No hot water whatsoever during the stay. Windows are glass panels so noise from the busy streets and pool area are hard to avoid (I didn't mind this but if you need to be on business calls etc it could be an issue). Parking is a nightmare. If you're lucky, the underground lot around the corner will have an open space- $25 for 24 hours. Otherwise you'll have at least a 10 minute walk which isn't fun with multiple suitcases. Pros: front desk staff was incredibly polite and welcoming every time I walked by. Rooms have a stove and oven phys kitchen sink with plates and utensils in addition to the normal microwave and mini fridge. So that opened up more meal options from the room. It's cheap! You get what you pay for. I would certainty stay here again on a budget- but don't expect a resort.

I was only in Hawaii for one night and I really wanted to milk my time for all it was worth. I had visions of a classic low-budget island romp, wandering the streets with sand in my shoes and a wad of soaking wet one dollar bills in my swimsuit pocket ready to be laid upon the bar at whatever dive I first came across. Arriving at the Royal Grove after a rather slow paced bus journey from the airport it became clear that this establishment was indeed going to help me actualize this goal. The front desk remained peacefully unstaffed for several minutes while I paced the lobby admiring the decor, listening to the snores of a vacationing retiree who sat like a puddle on the sofa, head fully reclined, a victim of the tropical lifestyle. When an employee eventually surfaced from the back room he brought with him a genuinely pleasant demeanor and a willingness to assist me — I welcomed both. It was too early to check in so I entrusted him with my bags and returned a few hours later. On the way up to my room I passed by the outdoor pool area. A family basked in the lounge chairs applying sunscreen and reading books, appearing to get settled in for the day. This struck me as odd not just because of the hotel’s extremely convenient one block distance from Waikiki Beach, but because the pool had been closed due to contamination and was taped off like a crime scene, a murky mysterious green. I’d read the reviews before booking here and my room was more or less as I expected it to be, basic and without frills, but totally fine. One complaint that was often mentioned was the noise and yes, it was loud. This would be due to the windows being glass slats that can open or close as you wish but never really lock shut and certainly not seal out any sound from the street. Despite this I had one of the best night’s sleeps I’d had in days. The air conditioner (an older window unit variety) had been on full blast when I came in and so I’d just left it that way, rumbling away throughout the night, a wall of static to drown out whatever mayhem was occurring outside. Getting my things together to leave the next morning however, I decided to shut it off and as a result found a bit of a surprise hiding on top of it: a hypodermic needle with a bit of blood in the end of it and a neat droplet dangling off the tip. I was happy I hadn’t seen it until the end of my stay. When I mentioned this to the concierge he let loose a strange giggle and contorted his face in a way that managed to mask his emotion. I couldn’t tell if he thought I was joking, if it happens so frequently that it’s funny, if he was embarrassed, or if he’d planted it there as a gag and was getting off on the whole thing. I glanced back at him as I exited the building and he seemed unfazed, poking lethargically at the computer keyboard. This was no cause for concern and I liked that. Considering what I wanted to get out of my trip and based on the experience I had, I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone with similar intentions. I think it’s unlikely I will ever return to the state of Hawaii (due to its geographical isolation and the costs associated with that) but if I did I probably would stay here again seeing as it appears to be the most affordable hotel on the island.

The room we were in was very clean, everything in the kitchen worked well, and it's in a good location if you're looking to explore local nightlife and be within walking distance to the beach. We had a small issue with our room and had to switch to a second one. Like every other review says, it's nothing extravagant but it had everything we needed and the staff is wonderful. Thanks for all you did, Chue!

I loved the location of this hotel. The staff were friendly and upgraded our room for free! I would have given 5 stars if only the shower were cleaner and drained properly. The staff promptly fixed the poor draining after we notified them about it, but it only lasted a night. Parking was difficult, but we always found a spot that was a 10-16 minute walking distance. Overall, a great experience; spacious rooms, working kitchen, tv, and provided beach towels/boogie boards/floaties!!! The bed was comfortable and we slept well every night we were there. Great food in walking distance such as spam musubis and poke (best I've had).

Hawaii is pretty expensive so it's nice knowing you have options to find cheaper hotel accomondations. Upon arrival check in was a bit frustrating because the hotel didnt accept cash for payment. Keep in mind Hawaii doesn't have many of the same banks we have on the mainland. The rooms are fairly small and out dated, but for the price it was nice having a full kitchen with all the basic amenities. Whoever does the laundry for the hotel does a terrible job... The towels and blanket feel like your sleeping or trying to dry off with sand paper... Please consider using laundry softener. The location of the hotel is great, you're about a 2 minute walk to the beach and yummy food spots. Since the building is old, every noise seems to get through making it impossible to fall asleep. We were woken up by drunk people screaming all throughout the night (so bring some ear plugs!!) The bathroom shower curtains needed to be cleaned properly and the sink was still dirty... I would probably never stay here again and just save up an extra few hundred dollars for better quality hotel.

I stayed there in mid-December. The rooms feel outdated at first glance, but were well cleaned and comfortable after use. The location is ridiculously perfect, the beds were very comfy, and they have good toilet paper. Beyond the rooms, it had the most friendly staff I’ve ever worked with. Shout out to Denise for working with me to extend my stay and the rest of my complicated situation. The manager was involved too, and did everything they could for me. 10/10 staff experience. I’ll be back in Oahu next year, and I’ll be staying here for sure.

The room was clean, and bed was comfortable, but no frills, such as bathroom counter space. The owners of this place are apparently sucking every dollar out of it that they can since the common areas are very much neglected. If you can turn a blind eye to that until you get to your room you will do ok.

The Royal Grove is as 5 star as you will get for a basic star hotel. It is a secret in paradise, close to the beach with everything you need and want and for much less money. It is totally family friendly with amazing staff. OK so its basic but if you want to pay more and have luxury then I suggest the BIG pink Royal Hawaiian Hotel. You pay for what you get, that is, clean but basic. The location is amazing. Don't tell everyone though 😃

We got here after a 11 hour flight from Australia and we were met with such lovely reception staff. It felt really homey. The only downside was the sound from the street below. With communication, the lovely people downstairs ended up upgrading us for free and it was perfect. It felt safe there. You basically get what you pay for and I believe that this place is a good feel if you’re looking for something close to the beach! I’d say the Royal Grove is in the heart of Waikiki. The Waikiki beach is a minute walk and the nearest bus stop is less than a minute walk. This bus stop can take you anywhere. 5/5 stars. If I ever come back I will definitely stay here again

Very convenient location, beach and shopping are within minutes. Bus stop is also nearby, so you can travel to father, fun spots. Facilities are old but very clean. The only drawback is it's rather noisy, but that dies down around 1am.

HORRIBLE hotel. I travel a lot and I never experienced this. It’s totally not worth the money. The room was very old and small. There was dust like nobody cleaned it for a weeks. THE FRIDGE RIGHT IN THE RESTROOM!! How is that possible.... This hotel looks really good on pictures but I believe it’s an old photos. Also, the receptionist woman was very rude to us. I never complain but this time I really want people to be aware of this place.

I will be back to this place as long as it's there. If your looking for luxury or a jacuzzi tub, this place isn't for you. But it was clean, I felt safe, and the staff was incredibly accommodating and friendly. And literally a block rom the beach, away from all the bougie stores. This end of the beach you'll find amazing local food and people.

While the hotel itself is dated, the beds and pillows are comfy, the towels and linen are fresh and it's in a good location. It's a couple of minute walk to the beach and the site is on the main road making access easy. There's a sushi place across the road which provides cheap meals compared to other locations around town. This hotel does not charge a resort fee even though it provides a swimming pool on site. The washing machine and drier are cheap to use. Highly recommended, especially if you're on a budget.

Hotel needs a good coat of paint inside and out. Rooms do not have detailed cleaning. Dust on bathroom ledges and around wainscoting. Filthy behind refrigerator. In 1 bedroom suite there is only a window unit and filthy curtains around it in the bedroom. Only fan in the other room with 2 queen beds. BEDS ARE EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE. If you plan on only sleeping here, then the beds are worth it. Very noisy but great location. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Pool is in the process of resurfacing. Deck needs attention.

Honest feedback, this is not to "hurt" the hotel, but personal experience only! Stayed there for 7 nights (Feb 2024), location is great, 5 minutes from Waikiki Beach and not too bad price-wise. It's good if you have a low budged, however, if you care about accommodation quality and cleanliness, then stay away! This is what I have experienced: Cockroaches everywhere (in the room, on the bed and the walls). Room & bathroom were very dirty, carpet smelled old and wet, shower not working properly, tabs almost came off the wall, bed linen was dirty with yellow/ brown stains and so are the curtains and the carpet, very old furniture/ rooms have not been updated since at least the 70's. Fridge & aircon are very loud, oven stinks when in use. Paint/ wallpaper is peeling of the walls, room door lock was broken. Also be aware of the noise levels, this hotel is extremely loud!!! Cars, loud music/ people talking downstairs or in the hallway well into the night. Constant door slamming. Dump trucks operating outside from 4 am onwards, walls/ windows in the hotel are very thin, you can hear absolutely everything!!!! We did get very little sleep and were tired the whole time we stayed there. I have learned my lesson and next time would rather pay more for accommodation than go through this horrible experience again.

Economical 3 star Hotel with a 5 star location, near everything beach , restaurants entertainment, shopping public transport. Hotel is complete with a swimming pool, and has a washer and dryer for your convenience. If your on a budget this Hotel is a great find. Rooms are complete with microwaves refrigerator and stoves. So if your on a tight budget go to Walmart buy some food,prepare your own food and you can save a bundle. Food is quite expensive in Hawaii.

Royal Grove is located in a great spot, just a few minutes from Waikiki Beach and a ton of restaurants & shops. The price is quite good compared to most other nearby options. The quality of our room was just okay. It felt somewhere between a private hostel room and a hotel room. The room was a little grimey, but the bedsheets and bathroom were clean enough. As many other reviews suggest, if your room faces either road, it can get loud at night. This wasn't an issue for us, but you may want earplugs. The AC in the room worked well. You've also got a minifridge (even without the kitchenette). The pool area appeared very clean though we didn't use it (beach was too convenient). We came back one night to an awesome ukulele band playing in the pool area. Very cool! The front desk service was top notch. The website double-booked a room for me (after I had made a modification to my reservation), but the front desk was very helpful in canceling the second booking. Royal Grove doesn't have all the frills of a lot of the Waikiki options, but it's a solid way to do Waikiki on a budget!

Good: Great location. Good price. Helpful, friendly and patient staff. Good service. Music night is very wholesome. Bad: Cockroach on my pillow and cockroach on my toothbrush. Many in the bathroom and kitchen.

Could not say enough good things about our stay. Comfy bed, nice view from our balcony, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend to everyone.

This is, by far, the noisiest place I’ve ever stayed in. Earplugs could not block the screaming and partying in the building and the heavy street noises. The room was dirty, with hairs in the shower and a carpet that seemingly had never been hoovered. Bed was soft and uncomfortable. Reading other reviews from years ago, these are all known issues that the property chooses not to fix. Price and location are good, but don’t fool yourself thinking it won’t be that bad. It is that bad.

At check-in, we only got a list of possible places to park with no addresses or map. We were charged an upgrade charge without our permission because I asked about accessibility since my husband broke his ankle after we booked the room. The room was clean, but worn out and noisy. If you have a rental car, look for a place with available parking and save yourself a headache. The morning desk person was helpful.

Definitely 1960's vintage. Nothing special but everything is clean and adequate. Food trucks across the street, Chinese take-out w/ garden tables ground floor corner, etc. Beach is two short blocks away w/ all the shops. Pool is a fun surprise w/ deck chairs etc.

I called them and told them I use a manual wheelchair and asked about booking an ADA room, and they told me they had some. I booked one but upon arriving, found that I could not close the bathroom door while I was inside of it—though the bathroom door was wide enough, when open the door swung inward into the bathroom, and the bathroom itself was not large enough for me to get out of the way of the door to close it. An easy fix would be to change the doors to open outward, and I recommended they do that. But aside from that, also I could not transfer from my chair to the shower chair because there wasn’t enough space in the bathroom to line up my chair next to the shower chair in the tub. It was kind of behind it, making the transfer impossible. I had asked to see the other “ADA” rooms, hoping they would be better but… the first one I was shown was even worse than what I just described (even smaller room and bathroom), and I was told that the third and final ADA room was out of order. Also in the room I described there was a kitchen and stove, but a refrigerator was placed in front of the stove about a foot or a foot and a half away, making it impossible for me to get in that space and use it at all. I told the front desk that I could not go to the bathroom with the door closed, nor could I shower, or use the stove. I was told that this was the best they could do since the building was old, and that these were “*our* ADA rooms”, with “our” emphasized, as if not comprehending that ADA is a set of federally approved specifications that are not flexible. I tried to explain to them that ADA carries a very specific definition and that the rooms they were calling ADA could not legally be called ADA, but the front desk person did not want to accept this and showed no empathy. Unable to use the facilities, I checked out in the morning after finding a hotel on the next block with a true ADA room. I asked for a full refund but the desk person told me the best she could do was a 10% discount for the night I stayed, unable to use the facilities. She told me that other people had been able to use the room just fine, and when I asked if they were less disabled than me, she said they were. I’m not sure why she brought that up then. I felt emotionally hurt. I’m mostly writing this review as a warning—they do not understand the meaning of ADA here and by still calling the rooms ADA are in violation of it. Try Vive hotel down the road if you need an ADA room.

Overall the stay was good. Hotel staff were nice and recommended us places to visit during our stay. You get what you buy. Though it was relatively less expensive than other areas, it’s very noisy. The room overall has many appliances like stove, microwave, faucet, and fridge. Some would say the room itself is “outdated” in style but it adds to the ‘at-home’ effect. The area itself is nice. Everything you need and want is close by including restaurants and beach. Overall, 10/10!

My family always stays at your hotel . So she knows your hotel room and nice location. But My daughter stayed in a tiny room. And the price is regular. Is there a small luggage storage area? My daughter paid the regular price and stayed in a place like a luggage storage. She is only 20 years old . they know she doesn't say complain to the hotel. I'm indignant at it.

The only redeeming quality of this situation is the sweet front desk lady. The furniture looks like a hoarder literally found it by the side of the road, (the ridge was just a 15 year old random full size fridge sitting in the corner… what??) the lock barely worked, the balcony faces nothing, and the way the AC unit is fixed seems like a security hazard and gives you a front row seat to every drunken argument in Waikiki. It just didn’t feel clean or safe. You’re better off spending $100 on a car and sleeping in it.

First of all a call out the the friendly and helpful staff as that is the highlight of this property. The rooms are VERY dated with filthy baseboards and caulking around the tub. Water pressure is minimal and the rooms are a Mish-mash of worn styles. At least it’s close to the beach so you can easily escape the dingy room

I found this on Booking.com. It is a great value considering the location. My room was clean and comfortable. A little noisy, but surprisingly not enough to keep me awake. My room had a peekaboo view of the Pacific. It was a dream palace. I would definitely stay again. Four stars because the pool is not operational. :-(

Called 2 times to cancel a stay on behalf of my wife. The woman working reservations was unable to locate the reservation despite having the name and confirmation number the first time so we hung up to make sure I had the right information. I did and called a second time and she still could not find the reservation. When she found out I wasn't technically on the reservation she kept repeating "She needs to call us... She needs to call us" even though my wife wouldn't be able to provide any more/different information than what I was giving. Leaving a 1 star review not because she was unable to locate the reservation. Leaving a 1 star because she was rude and avoided helping a customer on a technicality. Even while asking for an e-mail address to send the confirmation e-mail to with the hopes of aiding the process for when my wife would call she kept repeating and interrupting me with "She needs to call us... She needs to call us" Luckily we were able to easily cancel the reservation on their website with the confirmation number. 5 stars for website functionality. 1 star for the reservation staff on ability to use technology and helping customers. This happened on 04 JUN 2021 at approx. 0430 if their management wants to follow up.

Friendly staff. Free beach towels for the beach that's literally 2 blocks away! Room is decent and gets the job done. Mine came with a fridge and a microwave. Also there is a/c for the room. A/c unit is a little loud but rather have a loud room than a burning one after a nice day at the beach. Definitely coming back. Great value and location!

I have travelled to Eastern Europe & the former Soviet union and it reminded me of a few of the hotels there. It is not fancy at all but it was clean and the bed was comfortable which beats many of the chain hotels in my book. Good food within walking and Waikiki beach just down the way, worth the money & very cheap compared to anything with this location. I would stay again!

The staff made us feel at home! All staff were friendly and very helpful. Housekeepers we’re always smiling and anything we asked for, they would get for us very quickly. Front desk was excellent and made us feel like we belonged. Maintenance was always working! Every time I came around and he was also very friendly. I wish I could say more but I would talk all day. Thanks guys!!!

Old school Hawaiian hotel with a prime location surrounded by high rises and a block from the beach. The beds are comfortable. The place could use an update but for the price it is a great value. I would stay here again. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Overall, great amenities for the price you pay. It’s the cheapest hotel we found in the area, but still has everything we needed for our stay. Nothing to complain about. Highly recommended if you travel to Honolulu on a budget

This place is basic and run down, but everything functions, the staff are friendly and the location is very good. It borders a very busy and noisy road. The price is a reflection of the quality of the place - it worked well for me as a place to leave my bag and take a shower before leaving for the airport (my flight into HLL was delayed).

An absolute steal for this location. Hotel room is big with a balcony and there's a fully equipped kitchen (BYO cleaning supplies). Staff are so lovely.

Stayed Dec 06, 2022. The reason for 5 stars is that "get what you paid for". Friendly staff. 24/7. Believe the building is pending redevelopment & the owner doesn't wish to invest more. Poor noise insulation and poor interior quality. No parking on the site. Offsite parking at 2280 or 2520 Kuhio Ave. $30/night.

This is the cheapest hotel I could find in Honolulu. It was clean with bathtub and the staff is helpful. However, it was extremely noisy. The windows are very old that you can hear everything from the street, as loud as if you are standing on the street. The air condition is very loud as well so you will need to bring earplugs with you.

When we first got there the lobby was beautiful. There was a pool area that was covered with palm trees and other pretty, tropical decorations. The front desk staff was friendly and patient. It's a very short walk to the beach. I'd say 2-3 minutes depending on traffic, how fast you're walking, etc. I've been to pretty much every restaurant on or near that block and I would recommend any one of them. The food trucks are included in that. There's multiple convenience stores in the surrounding area. ABC had drinks, snacks, medicine, souvenirs, beach supplies, and even fresh food such as noodles, sushi, sandwiches, fruit, yogurt. My room had an authentic Asian theme. I stayed in a room with 2 queen sized beds, one on each side of the room divider. The room divider is perfect if you're sharing the room and you want privacy. There's an entire kitchen inside your room, which is very convenient if you want to eat inexpensively. The kitchen includes a full sized fridge, a stove, a microwave, pots, pans, plates, bowls, and silverware. The bathroom was adequate. The shower had good water pressure and was enjoyably hot. The beds were comfortable. Nothing fancy, but with the price in mind, they did the job. There were multiple dressers and tons of storage in general. The air conditioning worked extremely well, keeping the room cool and comfortable. There's a medium sized TV on the dresser, near the door. In general the room was clean and tidy. I will say the hotel could probably use a fresh coat of paint in places, but other than that my stay was very enjoyable.

The first night, the shower was clogged and they said there was nothing they could do about it until the morning. We had to shower in a zest pool of filth as the water rose to our ankles. Then noticed the shower curtain was covered in mold. Not soon after, the water heater stopped working. Had to take cold showers unwillingly for two days. No notice was given. We then came back to our room only to discover the adjacent room had had blown cigarette smoke into the vent filling our bathroom with the stench of stale cigarettes. All of this not to mention the cockroaches. Outside of our room door there was a pile of gravel that looked like kitty litter that was never vacuumed even though there was a vacuum visible at the end of the hallway. I do not recommend staying at this hotel.

Staff are amazing and helpful. Royal Grove is 2 blocks walking distance. My room overlooked the street and had a lanai with ocean view! Rooms are best in Waikiki price wise! I was there in September 2023, and will be there for my birthday March 2024! I absolutely love the charm of this hotel!