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Royal Grove Hotel is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Honolulu, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Honolulu, Royal Grove Hotel is located a short distance from Saint Augustine by-the-Sea (0.2 mi) and Statue of Duke Kahanamoku (0.4 mi).
You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a kitchenette, and you can stay connected during your stay as Royal Grove Hotel offers guests free internet access.
Plus, Royal Grove Hotel offers a pool, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day.
While in Honolulu be sure to experience local hotpot favourites at Sweet Home Cafe, Hot Pot Heaven, or Ichiriki Japanese Nabe Restaurant.
Should time allow, Lyon Arboretum, Foster Botanical Gardens, and Kawamoto Orchid Nursery are some popular gardens that are relatively easy to get to.
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151 Uluniu Ave, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815-3297
Royal Grove Waikiki
820 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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The Royal Grove Waikiki is often celebrated for its helpful service and central location in the heart of Waikiki, making it a hit with guests looking to explore the area. Nostalgia seekers enjoy the retro vibe and live music, although some caution the hotel has areas that are outdated. Cleanliness receives mixed reviews, with calls for more thorough cleaning in places.
While the amenities are satisfactory, guests have noted the need for modern updates. The rooms are generally seen as needing maintenance, yet some travelers find them to be a reasonable option given the prime location. However, the noise level can be a drawback, with complaints about street noise and loud air conditioning units.
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Central
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Nostalgic
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Affordable
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Mixed
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Noisy
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Helpful
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Satisfactory
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If you've been looking at hotel prices you'll be wondering why this one is reasonably priced. This is an older hotel that could use some upgrades and there are no frills. We had a basic room with a small kitchenette stocked with dishes, pots, pans, silverware, cleaning supplies and a small (full) size refridgerator. The room was decent size for 2 adults, a family of 4 may need more space. The bed was ok, bedding was clean. The bathroom was basic sink, toilet and tub. Overall, the place is clean, no bugs of any kind were spotted. However, the cleaning staff had overlooked dusting some areas for awhile. Our room was on the ground floor near the pool, but we heard very little noise. The pool is very small and in need of some maintenance, but clean and functional, and Waikiki Beach is only 1 block away!! WiFi is only available in the lobby/reception area. A designated unsheltered smoking area is located about 25 ft. from the side entrance along the street. As there is no smoking in all of Hawaii you're at the mercy of what area is available. We don't smoke, but even we thought it was inconvenient. The front desk staff was very nice. Beach accessories are available to the quests at no charge; chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards even a surf board! A public parking garage is across the street for a fee ($30/day). If you're not looking for anything special and not going to be in the room much, this place can save you a lot of money.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Room Tip:Rooms with less noise will be overlooking the pool
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Response from Monika_Alailefaleula, Front Office Manager at Royal Grove Waikiki
Responded 18 Feb 2020
Aloha Dottie H, Thank you for your feedback. We are continuously looking into new avenues to improve our guest's experience. We appreciate your honesty and look forward to being of service on future visits. Mahalo Nui Loa.
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Royal Grove is situated close to Waikiki Beach (approximately 2 blocks away or about 200 steps). The price is the most competitive in Waikiki because there is no resort fee.
The rooms are good enough for a budget vacation. The queen size bed had clean sheets and the tub/shower was clean although at times the hot water would run out.
The room has a small refrigerator and a window AC with no microwave. The smart TV was good enough size and even gave access to netflix and other streaming services.
There was no table to eat meals but had at least one chair (no sofa). Rooms were cleaned only after three days but towels were replaced daily. Beach towels were available upon request from the front desk. A coin laundry was also available. WIFI was available in the rooms and lobby.
The location provided easy access to the beach and nearby restaurants. My room faced Kuhio road and therefore there was substantial noise from passing vehicles but it was not enough to disturb my rest.
The staff members were very pleasant and accommodating particularly Gina and Monica. The housekeeping staff members were pleasant but appeared overworked.
I would recommend this budget hotel for budget conscious families and students.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Room Tip:Room 522 has two queen sized beds and is not as noisy as room 425
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Every year I visit Oahu and have done so for the past 25 years. The Royal Grove Hotel is where I always stay. It's my home away from home!. Yes, is it old. Yes, it does not have the best amenities. But the hotel is family-owned and it has a unique old-world charm, the kind that simply cannot be found in other establishments. Centrally located, it's just a hop and a skip away from Waikiki beach. The rooms I've stayed in have always been clean and I like that there is cookware, cooking utensils, cutlery, dinnerware, and flatware in many rooms so the guest has the option of preparing meals and dining within the premises if they choose to do so. There is no parking garage but I usually park at the Waikiki Banyan just a couple of blocks away on Kuhio Avenue.
The rates are reasonable. The staff is wonderful. They're always ready to help. There's really not much more I can say except, my goodness, I love this place!!! Looking forward to my next visit, whenever that will be after this pandemic thing which I hope won't last for much longer...
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Room Tip:I never did mind being on the Uluniu Avenue side but the quieter rooms are on the south side of...
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Response from Monika Miriama Alailefaleula, Guest Services / Front Office at Royal Grove Waikiki
Responded 5 Oct 2020
Aloha 151juanmiguel, Great to hear you enjoyed your visit with us and for being a loyal guest at the Royal Grove Waikiki. We appreciate your compliments and for being part of our Ohana. Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your stay and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Oahu! Mahalo Nui Loa!
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We have been staying at the Royal Grove since 1980, this will be our last stay. We usually stay for 1-2 months, this trip was only 3 weeks and we paid $1200.US a week, 3 years ago we paid the same total for (3600.US) for 2 months. You can no longer request a certain room number, you get what they give you. They no longer care that you are a repeat customer many times over. They have very helpful staff but that is not reason enough to stay there again.
PRO's: Location In Room WIFI Friendly Staff No resort fees ( yet ) Free safety deposit box Laundry on site $1.75 wash $1. dry Free to use beach towels (you must sign for them)
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Price$$$$$$ Rates have tripled in the last 3 years, ever since a management company took over the daily operations Run down rooms (the whole hotel has a feeling of a bad hostel) Stained curtains Filthy room chairs Filthy cutting board (every item in the kitchen had to be cleaned before use) Old cooking utensils (knives were dull and had nicks in them) Uneven elements on the stove (everything cooked on an angle) Knobs on the stove did not have numbers, you had to guess the oven temperature Every window is filthy Built up dirt and dust on every surface Bathroom baseboards were disgusting (see photos') All other surfaces below eye level have never seen a cleaning cloth Microwave is located on an outdoor side table under the counter, very awkward I had to buy drinking glasses and sharp knives and the glasses (3) supplied were the 4oz juice size Hallway noise , very loud door slamming and people talking at the elevator due to the huge vent in the main door which was open all the time Most room still have the old air conditioners which are very loud Only one elevator works, the other has been broken for years Patio door lock nonexistent, a dowell was laying on the floor to be used in the track for security The pool is in bad shape. Tiles falling off and just laying on the bottom of the pool, the steps into the pool are hazardous due to missing tiles and uneven cement
This is definitely not the affordable hotel it used to be. With a little searching we found a beautiful condo right across the street for $120.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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The place seems humble and a bit old but for the price and the location it is worthy. The rooms were super clean as well as the bathroom. I have to say that the sink could a longer faucet because it was hard to wash our hands. Our room had a nice balcony were we could rest and our room offered a kitchen and a fridge really convenient in case you want to cook and also just to mingle a bit together. It has a small swimming pool which is convenient if you do not want to go to the really close Waikiki beach. But if you prefer to go to the beach it is less than 2 minutes walking. Staff at the hotel were really nice and helpful too. Besides being super close to the beach is near many Waikiki attractions as well as a shopping area. I believe for the prices they offer if you only need a place to sleep this is the prefect place.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Monika Miriama A, Front Office Manager at Royal Grove Waikiki
Responded 28 Apr 2020
Aloha DiegoValmon, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to being of service on future visits. Mahalo Nui Loa!
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We stayed in the family room on level 4 (421). It was very spacious for 6 people. There was a room at the front that had a window onto the street and had its own a/c unit. (It leaked water so needed to ensure no bags were left underneath and had a bit of a musty smell as a result).The a/c in this room was well used and buttons were worn so it was hard to operate as you couldn't see where to press. On entry there is a dining table. There wasn't a light over this area so it was a dark space to eat at night. There was also a bedroom off the entrance with a TV. The TV wasn't working on arrival but was replaced within 24 hours after notifying reception. The tap in the bath wasn't great and the water pressure was ok. There was a 3rd bed away from the street so was quite than the 1st but the a/c was quite noisy in this room. Having a kitchen was a huge benefit as we could cook our own food and save quite a bit. We caught a bus to Walmart and did some grocery shopping there. There are plenty of smaller shops (abc and other small convenient stores) within short walking distance. Limited cutlery but could make do. You will need to bring your own washing detergent and sponge or otherwise purchase at a store. The other great advantage of this hotel was having its own laundromat. It was a $1.75 (payable in quarters and the reception can exchange coins/notes for the quarters needed). You can purchase detergent at reception or bring your own. You can also dry your clothes for $1 (quarters required). You could use the pool inflatables at the beach and return them back after use. We were also able to borrow a beach umbrella which was great as it was needed for the shade. The pool was clean and we enjoyed a few swims. If you are a light sleeper and expect everything perfect then this probably isn't the place for you. If you're budget conscious and after a great location then look no further. We really enjoyed the space and location. Staff were really friendly. Accommodation for 6 people in Hawaii was not going to be cheap but finding this hotel was a great find as we could all fit in the one room without it costing too much. I would definitely return here again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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I always stay at Royal Grove when I go to Waikiki. It’s in a great location, is totally affordable and, if you can get over the “worn in” aesthetic, it’s pretty comfortable to stay at. It’s seen it’s fair share of tourist seasons but I know they do their best to maintain it. I love that the rooms have full kitchens, which helps keep the cost of dining down. I give it five stars because it’s my go to spot and the staff is absolutely wonderful. There are definitely a few more steps for them to take in upgrading the hotel though so don’t be surprised if you show up and feel like it’s a 3 star joint at first glance. On my latest visit, I was surprised to find it a lot more minimalist in the lobby from how it used to be. I loved all the knick knacks and antiques but it definitely looks cleaner now that they took out the extra campy, decor. I will also mention here that it’s a smaller hotel and is only 5 floors tall, which means you can hear a lot of the street noise. Because the hotel is older, the rooms have slatted windows and vented doors which are not very good at noise reduction. I usually take earplugs with me and wear them for the mornings I want to sleep in. If you’re on a budget, aren’t a picky traveler, won’t be spending a ton of time in your room and aren’t looking for a luxurious poolside kind of resort, I think this place could be your jam. I always feel like I stayed in “real” Hawaii when I’m at the Royal Grove.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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I just stayed here during an 11 day trip to Oahu. The staff is friendly, ESPECIALLY they gal who has the Versace/Gucci light blue face mask. Our room was on the 4th floor and it was clean. When you check in there is a $100 hold they put on your card which is not out of the ordinary and you check off on a sheet that you understand that they do not provide daily room service due to COVID, which makes total sense. Seeing reviews with people complaining about this is just maddening. You literally have to initial and sign. Pays to read!!! If you do want service to your room, all you do is ask and they will take care of it whatever it is that you ask for. Is this the Hilton? NO. But, for the price that you pay for a clean room steps to the beach, it is a fantastic value! There is a Korean BBQ place and poke restaurants on the corner that are absolutely delicious and I highly recommend! I 100% would stay here again! Thank you Royal Grove!
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Room Tip:401 has a view of the ocean on the lanai
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Positives: Great location near Waikiki Beach, shops and restaurants. Basic room but clean. White sheets were clean. Housekeeping service available on request. White towels were of good quality, which is important to me. We did not rent a car, as it was our third Oahu visit and it was so awesome as it was near a bus stop. Fare: $2.75 one way exact change or buy a day pass from ABC. We rode the bus to Diamond Head for a hike; bus to North Shore to eat at Giovanni’s shrimp truck, Hawaiian ice at Matsumoto’s and watched the paddle board riders/kayakers at the beach; bus ride to Manoa Falls for a hike; bus to Ala Moana Center plus to other places. On my first day, I had an issue with opening my door. Curtis, their maintenance person, fixed my door immediately. He even brought me a chair so I can sit while he was fixing my door. He assisted me with my a/c remote control and instructed me on how to use the tv remote as it was different from a regular remote. He also helped us with other issues to make our stay comfortable. Curtis is kind and highly efficient so Royal Grove is lucky to have him as a member of their staff. The next day, I noticed the bathtub was clogged and the toilet flush was not functioning efficiently so I told the front desk. The other maintenance person, Nelson, came right away, removed the clog and replaced the toilet flush quickly. I am grateful to the friendly front desk managers, maintenance staff and the housekeepers. I was impressed with their great customer service similar to a 5-star hotel!
Negative: The hotel needs to be updated, as it is old.
I recommend this hotel if you wish to stay near everything in Waikiki.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Room Tip:top floor if available
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I picked this hotel for its price, including the fact that they don't charge any resort/amenity fees, but that isn't the only thing you should look at when looking at a hotel. I was pleased with the value of my room, which included a kitchen. The bed was what I call a baby bear bed... not to hard and not too soft... just right.
When choosing this hotel, it is important to remember that it was built in 1953, and therefore isn't in the pristine condition you might expect from a newer hotel, but I had no problems... everything functioned, and the room was adequately cleaned.
Housekeeping is provided on request. This is clearly stated at checkin, but it was easy to request housekeeping whenever I wanted it by requesting it at the front desk.
A few key tips: - The room (if you have a kitchen) does come with dishes and cookware, but not dish soap or sponges, so be sure to pack those or plan to buy them on arrival. - Some people mentioned noise in their reviews, and I did experience one sleepless night. I thought the noise was coming from gaps around the air conditioner, but I eventually figured out the noise was coming from the bathroom, whose windows are permanently kept open. Keep your bathroom door closed and you will have a much quieter night. - Want more pillows? I discovered a couple of extras tucked into the bottom drawers of the dresser. Unknown if this is true in all rooms, or if I just got lucky.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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PRICE RANGE
₹8,663 - ₹15,307 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
United StatesHawaiiOahuHonoluluWaikiki
NUMBER OF ROOMS
75
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Which popular attractions are close to Royal Grove Waikiki?
Nearby attractions include The Magical Mystery Show at Hilton Waikiki Beach (0.2 km), International Market Place (0.4 km), and St. Augustine by the Sea (0.3 km).
