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Reviews of Diamond Head Beach Hotel

2949 Kalākaua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States of America

#225 of 304 hotels in Honolulu

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 86 hotel reviews

6.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    6.7

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    7.0
    Roomy but awkward configuration. Bedroom was hot and muggy, but lots of air outside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sewage smell in the patio area and the noise from guests outside at night.

    Convenient location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Overall good experience and value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dishes and kitchen surfaces were not clean upon check in. Kitchen lacked some basic items/utensils and some of the furniture was dated and worn.

    Great location and incredible views. Large unit that was quiet and near lots of dining and walking options. Bed was comfortable. TVs in living room and bedrooms were newer with cable and streaming options.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay and would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The elevator was dirty and never did get cleaned during our stay. Directions for getting to the building and obtaining the unit key were easy enough to follow, but the key and unit had been switched and we didn’t know until we arrived and found somebody who told us to call the manager through booking.com. While talking with the reservations agent the on-site manager found us and squared everything up and showed us to our unit but if she hasn’t shown up at the right time I don’t know what we would have done to find and get into our unit.

    No breakfast but coffee was left in the room. The unit was comfortable enough. The view from the front door and balcony was lovely!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    6.0
    It sure I would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were assigned a new room and not advised so at 4:30 am we entered the room we thought we had only to find it occupied by someone else!

    Location was perfect for us

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    6.0
    No beachfront! Has a few but must walk
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old and unmaintained. Floor filthy bedroom with 2 queens may have mold issues. Stinks and water collects from ac on floor. No tp no trash bags no paper towels for all the money spent renting

    Property was larger than expected with good security

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    6.0
    Great location on my favorite beach, good value and could be great if small improvements were made!
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The first night we stayed my daughter got bit and had bites all over her legs and abdomen. We removed the sheet and it covered a bare mattress (no mattress pads 😣) and found evidence of little bug critters on the mattress. The host arranged to have someone come and change the sheets right away but my daughter did not want to sleep in that bed again.

    I loved the location, and the small green patch of lawn in front of the hotel overlooking the water. The shower was a nice size, and very well stocked kitchen. Also great to have a kitchenette to keep costs down while traveling.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    8.0
    Good value. It’s beach front but not really.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The suite is well used. The area around the door handles was very dirty. The neighbours appear to be habitual pot users and the smell really permeated our suite.

    Value. The bed was comfortable. The living area is spacious and having the patio is great. All amenities for a small space are there. About a 15 minute walk to Waikiki beach. Great views of the ocean and sunsets.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No, parking Only one towel in the bathroom, no hand, towel or washcloth… The bath towel was old damp and didn’t smell that well

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    6.0
    It did not meet our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    smoke detector was disabled. a lot of dust, hair and debris under and on furniture. no pool or beach to enjoy.

    location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking is weird. Very limited on site and the park gets very busy during the day and can be tricky to find parking. There is no on site staff.

    The location was great. Close to everything, but far enough from the crouds. The courtyard area was very nice and peaceful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No filters for the coffee

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    update interiors

    no breakfast

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There was no soap in the bathroom. The parking was very tight.

    The veranda and view were amazing. The check in process was easy. The facilities were old school - charming and adequate. The location was very convenient. Being able to enter the ocean right in front of the building was incredibly convenient.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    8.0
    Perfect spot for a family get together
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom lighting in main bedroom had only one bedside lamp. Ventilation not great in bedrooms and needed air-conditioners but very noisy.

    View from the verandah and easy access to the water at the bottom of the stairs where we swam and snorkelled. Lovely lawn area overlooking sunsets with comfortable garden furniture. Great location near Diamond Head. We walked into Waikiki everyday but you could easily get the bus if you wish. Large living area for a family of 6. Beds very comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    8.0
    decent value with a great location if you don’t mind walking:25 minutes to reach the strip on the beach to eat and shop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no closet or wardrobe to hang clothes, the futon was old and it’s springs were too uncomfortable to sit on. had trouble with the tv and the services rep told me it was too late at 8:30 pm for him to help us. the front desk is vacant after 4:00 pm each day and all weekend.

    great location away from the noise and madness of Waikiki. the ocean and Diamond Head views were lovely.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2023

    6.0
    if you like 2 star hotels this is your place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room was tiny beds se trash

    view

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    7.0
    Please change matrices they are old and Have bed bags
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed bags

    Location , quite place , I Fron of the ocean , clean except bed bags was nightmare fir my kids they got like 60 bites every night

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2023

    7.0
    I love Oahu, the place has a lot of potential if the host would be helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I called twice and texted once to explain about some problems and nobody ever got back to me. No light at the front door - very hard to use the keypad at night. Not enough outlets unless you unplug the microwave, coffeemaker, and hairdryer! We needed to charge our phones and iPads and it was annoying. And one outlet didn’t even work. Nothing was an emergency - which was good because I couldn’t reach anyone!!!

    Location is great - quiet, beach access, beautiful views.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Misleading pictures. We paid for a "room with seafront views", and the room provided was the base floor with no views

    Great location, garden has amazing sunset

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2023

    8.0
    Very good. It was a great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe a bbq

    It was a great location. Quiet. Beautiful sea view

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2022

    6.0
    I absolutely loved the view, a balcony that was the width of the building and a private lawn space with lounges to enjoy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property could do with a deep clean, broken blinds replaced, windows and glass doors don’t slide easily.

    Loved the quiet location, the ocean view was stunning. Very large unit giving us lots of space. excellent.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2022

    7.0
    good stay with minor downsides
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - kitchen was not fully equipped or had old equipment (no table spoons, just one old rusty single stove which was not able to bring water to boil, uneven pots, old microwave) - no ac in bed room, and when opening the window it was really noisy - dark room

    - great location, not far from the main Waikiki Beach/Center - easy check in - nice terrace / patio for sunset - free beach gear - free access to Netflix and Co

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2022

    8.0
    good for a couple
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is hard to get fresh air from outside, though the room is next to the beach.

    room design

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location would not have been an issue if the marathon was not happening and creating traffic issues. No one from Reservations or Staff mentioned it ahead of time, which seems to be a major oversight

    Ocean view

    Stayed in December 2022

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