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Hawaiian Dream - 8th floor Ocean View w/ Full Kitchen

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Beach
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hawaiian Dream - 8th floor Ocean View w/ Full Kitchen

Legally permitted vacation rental - 2947 Kalakaua Ave #802

** For your health and safety, we utilize additional Sterilization procedures between reservations.

High Floor with Full Kitchen 'Residential' Suite - 1 Bedroom, Full Kitchen

High Floor with Full Kitchen 'Residential' Suite. Look-out in either direction from main living room in this 1-Bedroom condo & see the surf as it breaks. Sit on the cushy sofa & gaze out at the ocean, cityscape, park, & mountains. A unique feature of the building is that each floor is only one unit wide, so getting a cooling cross breeze is accomplished by opening windows on each side of the unit.

Owners State of Hawaii Tax ID# TA-027-297-7920-01
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No-smoking allowed anywhere on property including interior of apartment, balcony or within 20 feet of common areas, walkways, windows or parking areas

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number TA-027-297-7920-01, GE-027-297-7920-01, 310320290035

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Honolulu

Located in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, a neighborhood in Honolulu, this condo is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Royal Hawaiian Center and International Market Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Neal S. Blaisdell Center or Aloha Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
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Honolulu, HI

What's nearby

  • Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kaimana Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Waikiki Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Honolulu Zoo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 27 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lulu's Surf Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tikis Grill & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Deck. - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Island Vintage Shave Ice - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawaiian Dream - 8th floor Ocean View w/ Full Kitchen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hawaiian Dream - 8th floor Ocean View w/ Full Kitchen?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hawaiian Dream - 8th floor Ocean View w/ Full Kitchen on Apr 28, 2026 start from $238, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hawaiian Dream - 8th floor Ocean View w/ Full Kitchen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawaiian Dream - 8th floor Ocean View w/ Full Kitchen?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hawaiian Dream - 8th floor Ocean View w/ Full Kitchen located?

Located in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Kaimana Beach and Waikiki Beach. International Market Place and Royal Hawaiian Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Forrest D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, given it is near, but not in the middle of Waikiki. Within walking distance to a lot of places. The building is dated but was clean and fairly well equipped. Host was helpful and available.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, tidy and as depicted in its online description. Communications with the host were comprehensive and prompt. Location was awesome in the quiet end of Waikiki!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ed d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Will stay again

Great location. Unit and building are dated, but reflected in price. Clean, and easy check in etc. will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mahi r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect retreat!

Fantastically located with ocean views and sounds. A perfect size for a couple wanting to relax amongst paradise!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ruth T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A week on Oahu

Pros-The location was great- short walk to Waikiki Beach or downtown. Not far from diamond head. Has paid parking.Cons- building is in need of TLC. No pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gayle T.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not Pictured Acccurately

Checking in was easy. Went to unit which had good views from each side of the room. Room needs updating, appeared to be a work in progress with drywall missing and damaged floor tiles. Large painting was a bit unsettling, definitely an island theme would be better.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diamond Head view

Although this is an older property,if you want to be just outside Waikiki, this is the place for you. There is a beautiful view of Diamond Head. Walking distance to beaches. Very friendly staff and residents.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed!

We love staying at Diamond Head Beach Hotel. Each unit is individually owned so the review is for this unit. Exactly what we needed! Enough room in the bedroom and even more in the living room. We return to Honolulu 3-4 times a year after living in Honolulu so we know the area and property well. Looking forward to the next visit! Aloha!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1st time in Oahu

Could use an update and tlc...example shower head is old..area rug in living room needs a good cleaning...and sheets have seen a better day...very minimal things but still should be fixed.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DHB 802

I was allergic to something in bedroom and had to sleep on the couch. Maybe dirty carpet? Normally I do not have allergies.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Dennis O.

Very nice building, great location

The host was very accommodating and met me upon my arrival. The unit was nice, mostly updated but in need of a few repairs. The shower/tub faucet was broken, miner but very difficult to get cold water. The sliding glass doors and windows desperately need replacing and the bedroom carpet needs to go! There is no parking for your car other than across the street at a pay meter and spots are at a premium, so good luck. Other than that the unit is very comfortable, quite, and you can't beat the location. I spend a lot of time on Oahu and I will definitely rent this place often. I really enjoyed it and although it does need some work, it really suited my needs well.
Archival

8/10 Good

Noreen S.

Great Location and Restful Stay

A wonderful week at the Diamond Head Beach Hotel and Residence! Unit 802 was comfortable, clean and the perfect size for a couple. A King bed would have been ideal--but we still slept well in a Queen. Large bedroom closet space and six drawer dresser helped to keep things manageable. We thoroughly enjoyed the best vantage views of the ocean from both the bedroom and living room. Check-in and check-out was convenient and trouble-free. David was courteous and tended to requests right away. We had a slight issue with hot/cold water--nothing that got in the way of the use of the bathroom or kitchen. David had the plumbers on property and later explained ownership would be looking into the situation as well. Enjoying the mornings with coffee and simple breakfast meals with the full kitchen made our stay even more relaxing. Great location -- with walks around the beautiful Diamond Head neighborhood, Kapiolani Park and strolls along the quiet side of Waikiki Beach. My husband loves Hawaii -- I'm a local who transplanted to Denver. We both appreciate 'coming 'home' and enjoying the island lifestyle. We're glad to have found DH Beach Hotel & Residence and will be returning soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Dearine D.

Great location! We stayed in unit #802. It needs some TLC. See review.

This is the first time we have used "VRBO" and we will probably use it again. Not being a regular rented room we missed the normal features we have become used to. This unit #802 was in general a nice one but needs quite a bit of upgrades. Check the list. 1. Water valves in shower, bathroom sink and kitchen all came on very hot and we had to let the water flow for a long time before it was cool. The shower/bathtub valve was really in need of replacement as it was very difficult to use. Bathroom needed A/C or better ventilation as it was very hot in there. 2. We like to have a glass of wine in the evening but were not happy about having only one wine glass. Not much fun drinking wine out of a water glass. 3. Although we did not watch TV very much the unit in the living room was very small. Manager replaced it with larger TV but that one was not much bigger. 4. The shades in the living room would not come down to shield the afternoon sun. We had to leave the A/C on all day ever though we were not in the room to keep the sun from frying the whole room. 5. Thought that it was dumb having to wash dishes before we checked out. 6. Manager David was very helpful and very pleasant to talk to. 7. Private area on Ocean side of building was very nice. Great views and fun watching the lights of passing planes and boats.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carole T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Fantastic location for a mediocre apartment

If you are looking for peace and quiet, just a stones throw from the madness of Waikiki, this is the right place. We have stayed in the building many times and have always had a beautiful suite. This time however was a disappointment. We arrived just five minutes before midnight on December 31st so had to get in via a lock box which was fine. We had excellent directions from David at the management company.. When we entered the suite our first impression was grubby and funky which is not what we expected from the photos. The bathroom needs serious updating,; the blinds were very difficult to adjust., and raise and lower. The art work (not shown in the photo) was the stuff of nightmare.; the television was on the coffee table shoved against the wall. The kitchen utensils were old and basic things like a vegetable peeler were absent. This is a small apartment and the owner has left things in the cupboards and drawers. Not good. I could go on, but can only say this apartment needs serious updating. just to make it liveable. ON the positive side, the management acted swiftly when we made our concerns known, replacing what they could , having carpets shampooed (why, Oh why does anyone want carpets in Hawaii especially when the apartment is right on the beach) and having the TV installed on the wall, which made the place at least liveable. Also positive is the wonderful location and it turned out a great group of Canadian and American snowbirds who meet every night for sunset drinks. Thanks to them and the management company rep David, we managed to enjoy our extended stay., but would never rent that apartment again. Note to owner. Please bring this apartment up to its full potential. If not, seriously drop the rent. It certainly wasn't worth what we paid, even with the discount. It could be wonderful. And please replace that "Art"
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New years

Was rainy but still enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views from every window

Loved my stay here, the views were spectacular and the area was perfect .... just far away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, but still close enough to walk if you wanted to. There was also a very nice grassy area overlooking the ocean, which was perfect for watching the sunset everyday. It would have been nice to have a larger bed ( especially since there seems to be the room for it ) but overall would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely terrific location

Very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Trip

Great place we had an awesome time. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Great rental

After looking through MANY listings for our October stay in Oahu, we selected this property and we were not disappointed. The gentlemen who welcomed us were helpful, courteous and friendly. The condo is in a residential building with friendly neighbors, ocean views include Diamond Head and Waikiki views, in addition to surfers, paddleboarders, sailboats, navy ships visible from the couch! The AC Units in the space were enough to keep us cool. The trade winds were much warmer than I expected. The hot water issues mentioned in another review was not an issue for us. We have stayed in several rentals across the country and this was the best appointed space by far. My husband works remotely with his employer so WiFi was a concern and it was beyond awesome, every day. Great bed, very comfortable couch, real furniture... not typical for a lot of rentals. Beach towels, plenty of glasses, plates, abundance of cookware and utensils- the extras were a nice bonus. There is a small convenience store/shop a short distance from the unit and there’s a great beach cafe on the water about .08 mi walk, just past the aquarium. It’s touristy but great place if you’re up for a walk for breakfast or lunch. The area is super congested but it’s to be expected due to the location. We drove all over the island and spent time with family in Hawai’i Kai. Condo is close to Waikiki without the noise- area is very quiet at night. Lanai area is lovely but there’s no sandy beach access and rock walkway on both sides are labeled private property. My one and only issue with the space was the listing of the price. There was a $200 cleaning fee (which was refunded to us after checkout), parking (we opted for basement garage- $25 per day) , and of course taxes. I now understand this is typical for the island as it was our first time to Oahu. Something to consider for the budget when booking. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks David and Mark for a great travel experience. Aloha🌺
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dale E.

Our Kids at the Diamond Head Beach Hotel

Great place, our daughter and son in-law had never been to Hawaii, so this was a great place to introduce them to paradise
Stayed 8 nights in May 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Great location and friendly on site staff

Great location, easy access and parking was a bonus. Place had everything we needed. Friday night firework view was fun. Seating area outside was perfect for nightly sunset views. Quiet at night and very comfortable. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ralph E.

Great property. Wonderful views. Super location.

Mark is a great host as we were delayed from a missed flight. We got into the condo after 11:00 p.m. HT. The condo is equipped with everything you need. Plenty of sheets, towels, kitchen equipment, etc. If you need it, the parking space is great also. This condo is on the eighth floor so the views of diamond head and Waikiki are fantastic. Everything was as promised and the pictures do tell the story. I will stay here again when I'm Hinolulu.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

Diamond Head Beach Hotel truly a Diamond

This is a gem of a property located on Honolulu's "Gold Coast", with water on one side and the park on the other. It is one of 2-3 buildings in this area that allow short term vacation rentals, so the area feels more residential than most of Waikiki. Rooms from floors 8-12 have the best views - some from inside the unit and some from the exterior walkway. Unit 802 (1BR,1 Bath, Kitchen and sitting/dining area) suited our needs perfectly, and at less than half the price of an expensive resort. The property is right on the water and has a small lawn with relaxing chaise lounges. The other guests and unit owners were very friendly. Management was very helpful. Note that it is a 15-20 minute walk to reach the touristy part of Waikiki with shopping and eating options.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

Great location near Diamondhead

Unit had nice views, was clean and had everything I would want or need.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2017

About the host

Hosted by Mark Howard

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Aloha - Thank you for viewing one of our property listings on VRBO - My name is Mark Howard, and I am the Principal Broker, President and Property Manager for Hawaii Americana Realty, headquartered in Waikiki. Originally from New Zealand I have made Waikiki my home because of the sun, surf and sand. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to stay in one of our vacation properties sometime soon. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have, and Aloha!

Why they chose this property

Stay on Hawaii's Gold Coast under the iconic Diamond Head Crater. Close enough to walk to Waikiki but never having to deal with the noise and hustle and bustle of staying in it. Great sunset views and a very relaxing grounds are that meets the Pacific Ocean.

What makes this property unique

Short walk to Waikiki, but condo is out of noisy area. Great 5 mile walking course around diamond head. Great ocean swimming directly in front of property.

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