As Marine Surf apartments are individually owned, I will not comment on the individual units. However the building is extremely clean and well maintained. There is a modicum of security however entry is via a huge sliding glass door opened via electronic key. When the door opens as someone enters or leaves, there's enough time and capacity for a busload of other folks to enter the building. Nevertheless, I didn't experience any security issues there. Even on the 12th floor, however, the building is NOISY. The gay bars aren't the issue; it's the straight clubs catering to a rough crowd that result in lots of folks shouting their heads off late into the night. Once things finallly quiet down around 4AM, there's an hour or so of peace until the trash trucks arrive and empty the dumpsters at the nearby bars and restaurants. When these trucks back up, the beep beep signal is so loud you could easily mistake it for your alarm clock, even on a high floor with the window shut and A/C on! So while the location is super convenient, you may be bothered by the noise. I would recommend staying east of Liliuokalani or along Ala Wai if you want to be near the action but not disturbed by it.

Great location! Fantastic price! Reservations, check-in, services, etc....all were "better to none" It's like a home away from home.

The Condo unit (509) has been renovated. Nice full kitchen with plenty of dishware/pots pans, microwave, etc. Underneath the kitchen sink are plenty of cleaning supplies (nice perk). Nice dining table in the room. Nice lounge area in room with a futon just in case you need extra room to sleep another person. Brand new flat panel TV mounted to the wall to conserve space. Docking station for your iPod. DVD player. Nice surround sound. Private Lani with brand new furniture/table for eating or lounging. Nice bed (full size) with night stands attached to both sides along with built in night lamps. There is also a "secret" compartment in the headboard to store your personals. Free wireless internet access. Free local/U.S. calls on wireless telephone in room.

Nice dresser with towels and beach towels for usage.

Nice, clean full bath with clean towels, toiletries, etc. Nice brand new shower head. Clean toilet, nice brand new vanity

Laundry room conveniently located next to the room (but far enough where you can't be disturbs by other users).

Nice, clean secured swimming pool only for guest.

The Marine Surf is in the heart of Waikiki but yet snuggled off the busy streets which allows you relax until you are ready to take a nice 2 minute walk to engage in the wonderful busy markets/shops of Waikiki.

You will not regret this stay. I will recommend this to all types of travelers - young, old, middle, aged, single, married....it's just a deal you can't beat!

Oh - and the best part of all is - FREE PARKING!!!!!!!!!

We booked 2 rooms through VRBO, dealing with two different owners. Both rooms met our needs perfectly. Well appointed, clean and in the heart of Waikiki. Ice chests, sand chairs, and beach towels were available for our use, as well as free Internet access and phone with U.S. long distance. Nice to have a full kitchen, though we found the food prices in Waikiki were very reasonable so we use the kitchen mostly for storing and reheating left-overs. As far as the street noise, we left our slider open at night with the fan on and the street noise was minimal (though loud without the fan). One night we ran the AC and there was no street noise heard. Should we return we would book again with Tom Merrick or Carl Pierce (VRBO.com #265223). Do bring your own shampoo, lotion, Kleenex and bath soap.

The room itself is fine for the money - nothing special but has all the essentials and most of all is clean and presentable. The neighhood - that is something quite different. If you have insomnia - this isn't the place for you. You are right downtown and that coupled with the heavy trucks, transit and tour buses not to mention the gay bar across the street with live bands open until 4AM EVERY NIGHT, your in an insomniacs hell! Obviously found it hard to get any decent rest near, even during the daytime the noise is non-stop, but then again you are in the middle of a major metro city!!