ResortQuest at the Waikiki Banyan
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20th anniversary trip taken 05/11/10 to 05/17/10
- May 18, 2025
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I read different reviews on this hotel but my experience was superb!!! My husband and I stayed in condo #1603 in tower two. The bed was soooo comfortable!! We had a tv in the bedroom and a flat screen LCD television on the wall in the living room. And the couch it was very comfortable. We never did use the pull out couch bed. Bathroom has a large tub. Every time we needed assistance on how to get somewhere the front staff was very helpful. They would print out a map to how to get there. Also the called and scheduled our pickup for the airport on our last day. For the money I couldnt have asked for any better. A. On the day of our departure they let us stay in our condo past the normal check out time of 12:00. It was extended to 2:00 pm but our airport shuttle picked us up at 1:35pm. The Safeway grocery store is abt 1.3 miles from the condo. We walked but paid for a cab #*#41 to take us back. We had alot of groceries. During our 7 day stay we only ate out twice. Saved alot by eating in. Pool area was very nice!!! Very nice grills and clean!!! This is a must stay place!!!!! Balcony had 4 chairs and 2 small tables. Very nice. We ate hamburgers and fries outside one day. Fish pond is so beautiful. I would definitely recommend the Aston at the Waikiki Banyan.
Not luxury, but pretty decent
- December 12, 2025
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Stayed here in 1999 on my first visit to Oahu. We returned ten years later because of the location and the price.
It's only a five minute stroll to the beach and seven minutes to the Honolulu zoo and there's restaurants in every direction. Personally, I like the two block proximity to the Ala Wai canal for great jog or walk with locals and tourists on the un-crowded1.5 mile waterway promenade.
Don't overlook the zoo on your stay. It's serene urban oasis virtually in the shadow of Diamonhead. It's well-shaded with magnificent trees, and very clean and well-presented.
We stayed in two different units at the start, and end, of a 10 day vacation. (Spent 7 days at our Marriott timeshare in the middle) Both rooms on the upper floors offered good views and decent amenities. bathrooms were clean but small. One set of twin beds was good, the other needed new matresses. Both rooms badly needed new draperies. Otherwise, the room was furnished adequately, but not with upscale details. In an expensive city, it's nice to find a good lodging bargain.
Close to everything Waikiki!
- October 8, 2025
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The Waikiki Banyan is not a luxury condo full of frills, but if you are looking for a clean place to stay with a full kitchen and super-friendly staff within walking distance to all the action, then this is the perfect place. Furnishings are Hawaiian kitsch, but the view of the beach from the top floor made it worthwhile. Only a block and a half from the beach, got there less than 5 minutes. Other reviews that say it's a longer walk either aren't used to walking anywhere, or they are reviewing the wrong place! In fact, except for shopping at Ala Moana or going to see the USS Arizona, we walked everywhere. Public tranportation takes you on the scenic route, but it's cheap ($* plus one free transfer), and we never once needed a cab. Nice place for kids too; saw the pool area/tennis area the last day; we didn't use because we prefer the beach, but it had a snack area that seemed nice. The Banyan also has a coffee shop and a small "quick mart" type store, but again, didn't use because we were too busy checking everything out. Food Pantry is only 5 blocks away. Check out Hee Hing's Chinese restaurant too; 10 minute walk from Banyan with dim sum and pastry carts, pots of black tea and "real" Chinese food for reasonable price. Fresh fish market at International Marketplace (6+ blocks from Banyan, about 10 minute walk) has excellent shrimp, oysters and steak for a GREAT price and you get a PLATTER of food for most entrees, enough for 2. The Banyan has location, location, location. It's closer to Prince Kuhio beach than the "actual" Waikiki beach (all runs together anyway) but again, you can walk everywhere. Would stay again.
stayed for 7 days w/family
- July 4, 2025
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Best thing about this hotel is the location! Close to everything, walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. Parking was only 10$ a day. Washer and dryer 1.50 each, beach towels provided (go to 5th floor). The room fit all of our needs, but was seriously out dated....Right out of the 80's. The sofa sleeper was VERY old and uncomfortable and the cushions smelled really bad, like they have never been cleaned before. The cleanliness of the room was barely average. The pool was shaded most of the day. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed my stay, but if your looking for luxury this isn't it, if your just looking for something affordable, a place to shower, sleep, and feed the kids a quick meal, this hotel might be for you.
stayed for 7 days w/family
- July 4, 2025
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Best thing about this hotel is the location! Close to everything, walking distance to all the shops and restaurants. Parking was only 10$ a day. Washer and dryer 1.50 each, beach towels provided (go to 5th floor). The room fit all of our needs, but was seriously out dated....Right out of the 80's. The sofa sleeper was VERY old and uncomfortable and the cushions smelled really bad, like they have never been cleaned before. The cleanliness of the room was barely average. The pool was shaded most of the day. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed my stay, but if your looking for luxury this isn't it, if your just looking for something affordable, a place to shower, sleep, and feed the kids a quick meal, this hotel might be for you.