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Holiday Surf Hotel

2.5 star property

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (with 1 Queen Bed and Sofa Bed) | Terrace/patio
Studio Double, Kitchen
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (with 1 Queen Bed and Sofa Bed)

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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2303 Ala Wai Boulevard, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • International Market Place
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Waikiki Beach Walk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Waikiki Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Bedroom, King Bed (with Deluxe Amenities)

1 Bedroom, King Bed (with Deluxe Amenities)

  • Canal view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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Studio Double, Kitchen

Studio Double, Kitchen

  • 33 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 Bedroom, Queen Bed, Full Kitchen

1 Bedroom, Queen Bed, Full Kitchen

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, 1 Queen Bed (with Deluxe Amenities)

  • 29 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Quad, Full Kitchen

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (with 1 Queen Bed and Sofa Bed)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (with 1 Queen Bed and Sofa Bed)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (with Deluxe Amenities)

  • Canal view
  • 73 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Holiday Surf Hotel

Aparthotel units with kitchens, a short walk to International Market Place
Self parking, concierge services, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Each apartment features free WiFi, a balcony, and a kitchen with a refrigerator. Additional amenities include a flat-screen TV, a shower, and a phone. Housekeeping is not available.
Holiday Surf Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations have kitchens with refrigerators. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

During your stay at Holiday Surf Hotel, you're just a quick walk from International Market Place. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and laundry facilities. This budget aparthotel has 45 apartments on 6 floors. Each apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, a balcony, and a flat-screen TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Just a 4-minute walk from International Market Place and 10 minutes by foot from Royal Hawaiian Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Holiday Surf Hotel offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Holiday Surf Hotel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This Honolulu aparthotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 34.49 per night)
  • Covered parking on site (USD 34.49 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet
  • Fee: USD 40.24 per pet per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Deposit: USD 300 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping service
  • Phone
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 45 units
  • 6 floors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 35.59 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [2303 Ala Wai Blvd]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [2303 Ala Wai Blvd]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40.24 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 300 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 34.49 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 34.49 per night (771 ft away)
  • Pet deposit: USD 300 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40.24 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 35.59 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 2303 Ala Wai Blvd
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: 2303 Ala Wai Blvd
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Holiday Surf Hotel Honolulu
Holiday Surf Honolulu
Aparthotel Holiday Surf Hotel Honolulu
Honolulu Holiday Surf Hotel Aparthotel
Aparthotel Holiday Surf Hotel
Holiday Surf
Holiday Surf Hotel Honolulu
Holiday Surf Hotel Aparthotel
Holiday Surf Hotel Aparthotel Honolulu

Holiday Surf Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 67 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angellica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacy. Bad side no pool. Beach is far away not walking distance. Great place to stay if your doin a concert and need a place to stay the night to avoid a dui. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect set up for the loner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Malissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

You get what you pay for

Last minute booking so was happy to get in, but WIFI was very spotty and requested supplies not provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

XF

Travelled with family
I booked a family suite but was given a standard room instead.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hard no go

unfriendly staff, dirty and smelly room, just go and look for another place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great people, dissapointing room

At first I was upset that the room was not what expected. Later, I decided not to let my initial disappointment ruin my vacation, so I never pursued my complaints. So I don't know how helpful they would have been (the hotel was booked so I don't think they could have given us a different room). Positives: front desk was friendly, as were the neighbors! Got towel service when needed. No cockroaches (huge plus in Hawaii). Negatives: The room we got was not the one we reserved. We reserved the refurbished Studio Suite that looked really cute in the pictures. When we checked in, we were "upgraded" to a One-Bedroom place, which was old-looking and had two twin beds in the main room with a queen bed in a separate bedroom. I didn't appreciate the separate bedroom because it was less cozy than a studio, and the TV was out in the main room instead of in the bedroom. There were no shades over the windows (the window liners were sort of see-through). Their paid parking is ridiculous, we used it the first night but found better free parking all the other nights. Lots of things were broken or missing that would have been easy to fix to make the place nicer-- closet door was hanging on by one hinge, dresser leg was broken, broken coffee pot, no DVD player, Queen bed and pillows were really stiff. Hotel was cheap and close to the main strip of Waikiki- we got what we paid for! Had a great time with no regrets, but would definitely pay $3 more to try their competitor next time.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday Surf Hotel (not exactly a Hotel though)

By far one of the worst hotels I have every booked, and I stay in hotels more than 60 nights a year. First off this isn't exactly a hotel, it is a converted apartment complex (being rented as both.) The parking garage is 6 spots under the building. They have 2 seperate buildings you might be in 2 blocks away. If you get the buidling 2 blocks away and need something you have to go back to the other building this would include if you want to have a remote for the TV. Had about 6-8 cockroaches in the room, one was dead on the counter, they cleaned to room, but never cleaned it up. Shower looked as if it was never cleaned (I used shower shoes as I refused to touch the shower floor). Had parking issue after paying the $12 per day fee, and there wasn't a spot, they asked if I could park on the street. first there are no spot anywhere near the building open and secondly I paid for a spot. There customer service skills are horrible, I expressed my concern about the cockroaches and they just shrugged it off as it was nothing. They have no care since they already got there money. I was almost slept in my car because it was so gross. PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!

6/10 Okay

Randall, Durham, NC

Liked: Staff & service

Holiday Surf

For the price hotel was good. Stayed in a corner room with Ali Wai on the front and Nohonana to the side, great view and breeze. Did not need to use the a/c. Property could use a little tlc

4/10 Poor

gregori, norway

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

dont trust the photos

well all in all the room comfort was not what was displayed in the photos, the singel bed looked like it was the only surviving bed after the pearl harbor attack. the cleaning of the rooms was not good, it was just them taking the superfishal trash and not cleaning anything spesial of flores ect. at the end of the week there was so much dust in the room it actualy looked like it was alive

6/10 Okay

Annie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay for one night.

This hotel was just fine for one night, but I wouldn't book a long stay. It was old, a little worn, but had some character in the decor that showed the staff cared. Unfortunately the beds were very thin, springy and uncomfortable, the walls were thin enough for the barking dogs in the next room to be a nuisance, and the toilet bowl wasn't as clean as one would like. It was hard to relax and we checked out as early as possible. I will say that the staff were thoughtful and friendly, and therefore I hate to hurt their feelings with my review.

4/10 Poor

Chris, Vacouver, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well below expectation

When we checked in a very poorly trained young man greeted us. He was very confused, especially when he told us our room was not what we had reserved and paid for, but that they had an alternative room at an apartment two blocks away. When we saw the "apartment" is was very poor, old, smelly and with no AC. We decided to stay somehwre else that night and returned to the hotel the following morning. The rooms are old, tired and other than the beds, floor and bathroom not clean at all. Management ckearly does not check the Housekeeprs work as old food splashes were up the sides of the fridge. fridge seals were aweful, phone handset was dirty etc etc. Housekeeprs themselves were very friendly and always greeted you with a genuine smile.

6/10 Okay

Milena, Italy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

only if you are desperate!!!

Great location but very noises!!! rooms are clean but terrible forniture old and used!!! no free wifi and no breackfast. personaly the next time I will visit Hawaii I will choose an other hotel!!!

8/10 Good

Janet, Stanwood, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Holiday Surf Hotel has th Aloha Spirit !

Personally when I go to Hawaii, I never plan on spending much time in a hotel room. Holiday Surf is an older, no frills, clean, reasonably priced hotel. The Shower was large and had great water pressure! There is a full sized kitchen with stove, full sized refrig. microwave,all utensils you need, which is very handy. The TV came with a DVD player in it. This hotel is very centrally located. There is limited parking but there is a public lot across the street for overnight parking for a reasonable price. There is a car rental across the street, a market half-way down the block, and one block down on Kuhio there are public buses that can take you all around the island. The hotel is a block and a half from the International Market, three blocks from the beach and right on the canal. I was traveling alone and felt very comfortable staying here. Alot of the old ALOHA!

6/10 Okay

Emma, Cerritos, CA

Liked: Room comfort

Not impressed.

For the price it was okay. The housekeeping staff were nice. I didn't have a working phone in my room during my 23 day stay. This was a major inconvenience as I was depending on friends to pick me up everyday and needed to know when and where.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

6/10 Okay

Gordon, Mobile, AL

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Economical hotel stay

I would recommend this hotel for those seeking a less expensive stay in Hawaii esp. if that stay may be extended. The hotel is no frills ie. complimentary coffee in room on 1st day only, one bar of soap provided, one bottle shampoo,etc. Linen was clean and changed daily. We had a kitchenette and fixed some meals in our room to cut down on expenses at restaurants. Remember, you won't be spending that much time in your room anyway.

4/10 Poor

Daniel, ATL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's cheap and if you don't have high standards, it is ok

The Hotel is very cheap.I was a little disappointed about the quality of the room we stayed in. The furniture was very simple and used. However the view we had was good. We did not stay in the Hotel very much because we were only on Oahu for a week and wanted to see as much as possible. So we pretty much were at the hotel to sleep only / during the evening

10/10 Excellent

Leonor, Los Angeles, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Vacationer

This place isn't the Ritz Carlton, but it's a great place to stay if you're on a budget. It's only three blocks away from Waikiki, and is around great bars and eateries. The money that you save on the stay you can spend it on getting to know O'ahu, and believe me that exploring O'ahu is worth it. The staff is also very nice, on my next trip I'll be staying here again.

4/10 Poor

Jack, Orange County, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty Run Down

This hotel is pretty run down. I knew it wasn't going to be that good going into this but it was still less than expected. Very uncomfortable bed, and the couch bed thing was a disaster. Air conditioner in the bedroom, but not the other room. If people are sleeping in there they could be warm. The appliances were old, but worked and we were able to cook some meals in the room. Was able to park there every night and that was a plus. The staff were great. The bottom line is this: if you are going to Hawaii on a budget and this is your only option, then it is fine. Just know that this place is pretty beat up. If you can afford better lodging, get it. We could barely afford to go and this freed up some spending cash for island fun. I would not stay there again.

2/10 Terrible

Ruth, Bellevue, NE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nightmare Experience!!!

The hotel is a living nightmare! I do not reccommend this hotel to anyone who wishes to have a decent shower, a good night sleep and good air conditioning. The restroom is horrible lighting is extremely dim, its very hard to see. The beds are in bad shape, and the headboards bang against the wall. The air conditioning is horrible! The hotel room was very hot and unpleasant.

10/10 Excellent

J, Pago Pago, American Samoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Retro Waikiki

Holiday Surf was a great experience. Although somewhat retro and a little worn, their studios have an equipped kitchenette with microwave, fridge, stove and appliances; a double or king size bed; a spacious closet with ironing; t.v, phone, radio; table and chairs, armchairs, nightstand and dresser; and showertub restroom. The balcony had a nice view of the Ala Wai Lagoon Golfcouse, the Mountain Suburbs of Honolulu, part of Diamond Head crater and the Ko'olau Mountains skyline. Internet, parking, hotel services,etc. were also available. Would recommend this place to anyone with time to enjoy Oahu Island.

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Place I have Ever Been To In My Entire Life

The hotel overall was horrible. The shower inside the hotel room had tile falling off the shower walls and off the floor. To enter the hotel you have to ring and wait for someone to open the door for you, which was for security purposes. But the two main doors on each floor stayed open day and night the two nights we stayed there. We ended up leaving on the second night when we were supposed to stay a total of 6 nights and only got refunded for one night. There was broken glass in the hotel room and we were forced to wear shoes in the hotel room the days we stayed there. They were not very friendly to us and when I asked them if I could borrow a sweeper to sweep the broken glass out of the carpet the receptionist said that they would sweep it in the morning. We left the morning after and came back to the hotel around 7pm and the glass was still all through the hotel room. The hotel was the worst part of our vacation to Hawaii.