1/5
Kevin
01/30/2024
I booked a room that was not available when I arrived to check in. Then I was given a room that was not comfortable. The Expedia page of the room only has 2 photos of the bathroom. As a result, I talked to a staff shortly after and was told the booking will be cancelled. I found another hotel instead. After 5 days, I saw no refund. Then I called. A staff said I was not charged but to contact Expedia. Now, Expedia mentions they contacted staff and not able to issue refund. I am still waiting for issue to be resolved.
The only alternative room was Dillingham. It seems there is 1 other review about the room. It has a 1/5 review.
1/5
Lisa P
12/29/2023
Horrible experience. When we got there, no one was around. Called on the walkie-talkie. 5 minutes later a girl came running through one room to the next. Called for a young male to show us up to our room. Walked in the room absolutely dirty. Food on the floor. Used soap in the bathroom. Under one table food and dust so thick. Just so dirty and dusty. Our room smelled like urine also. Somebody's leftover hair product was left in bathroom on tub ledge. This was a horrible experience. We left immediately. Called Expedia for a full refund. Still working with Expedia
5/5
Excellent
Walter
11/08/2023
Lisa and the staff were very helpful and made every effort to make sure I had a great and enjoyable stay. Morning breakfast was nice, room clean and location was convenient. Would stay again.
3/5
Augusto
10/12/2023
Property has an excellent location, we have to request for towels was not any in the room, also and worse that everything air condition was not working and with a 30 degrees Celsius was not pleasant nights, problem was communicate to responsable he did not do anything.
4/5
Good
Jason
10/11/2023
Parking is cramped.
New young couple just bought the place. Needs to be refreshed, but was pleasant enough. Limited breakfast choices. There is a pool, but it isn't useable.
The grounds are getting over grown and the driveway/parking needs to be redone.
4/5
Good
Desmond
09/30/2023
Room was very spacious and comfortable. Loved the decor and breakfast. Need to complete the renovations for the whole house to make it a excellent experience.
2/5
Leonard
09/22/2023
This place was not at all like the photos or descriptions on expedia. On the plus side it was conveniently located for a visit to relatives nearby, and the room was large with a strong (and welcome) air conditioner; in all other respects it was disappointing or worse. Although we were there for 10 days, there was no room cleaning, trash removal, etc. When we asked for fresh linens and towels halfway through, this was left by our door 2 days later. In both cases, the bed linens were ancient and threadbare. There was no mirror in the bathroom. No shelf for soap, etc in the shower. The "breakfast" was abysmal: white bread (toast it yourself), with butter but no jam, a made to order scrambled egg (singular) or out of a mix pancake (singular) and/or a strip of paperthin bacon. Limited parking for up to four cars, at inadequate spaces that carried a constant risk of scrapes. A once lovely, now unkempt garden, and a leaf-strewn swimming pool. Most of the time no staff was visible. A once gorgeous property mostly gone to seed.
4/5
Good
Daniel M
09/18/2023
A beautiful Victorian home, no modern amenities. Breakfast is limited. Location is breathtaking, with its nature sound effects of birds chirping, leaves rustling in the breeze.
2/5
Jacob
09/16/2023
It is a rundown place. The breakfast is lousy, not enough mugs, coffee, bread. They skimp on the food. No soap in the washroom/shower.
3/5
Glenn
09/14/2023
The Manoa Inn is unique and homey. The historic property is used as a bed and breakfast. It is very quiet and the room we were given had a wonderful big screened window that was lovely. Internet worked well; television was limited to a short list of channels; upkeep of the room and its bath were spotty. The property could be exquisite but needs much more investment of time and money. The breakfast was at best okay with mostly what seemed to be heated up preprepared entrees. Staff members were cordial and tried to be helpful. The grounds need work.
1/5
Dennis
09/12/2023
I do NOT recommend.
They are very disorganized. The informed phone number doesn’t exist, it is impossible to contact them. The host doesn’t even have access to this platform, she didn’t know from where we have booked. I do not recommend.
2/5
melvin
08/27/2023
A bygone era
Put the romanticism of staying at a 100 year old property aside this property needs to be better maintained. Its old. If you are going to sell a stay at a Victorian mansion the only way to pull it off is by ensuring that it is meticulously maintained. This property is not, flaking and old wallpaper, old chipped paint in the room, and a bathroom that needs renovating. Even the bed failed at comfort, it must've been a hundred years old. The exterior plants and trees need to be trimmed so you don't get the appearance that you are staying with the Munsters. Lots of potential, just be meticulous with an older property. We like the area but will be returning to crowded Waikiki.
1/5
Jennifer
08/19/2023
The convenient location is what I was looking for and that is all we got. We arrived after a 14 hour plane ride and the parking was only a few tight spots. We were led to our room up several flights of stairs with multiple bags so please be aware if you have any accessiblity issues. Then we enter a hot room, so we turn on the AC and head to pick up a few essentials and return to the AC that doesn’t work at 9:30pm. Tried to call the number that was provided with no answer. Opened the windows to dust covered all on the top of the windows. We were going to try to stick it out till we pulled back the bedsheets and the mattress was exposed. We immediately left and tried to call again with no answer and booked another hotel for the next couple nights. I am not one to leave a bad review because I feel like there are things that occur, but after 2 unreturned phone calls and an email that was never answered informing we would not be staying I didn’t know what to do. But trust me, they charged my credit card the final day. Also the pool looks nothing like the pictures, not sure you can swim in it at this time.
5/5
Excellent
Tiffany
08/14/2023
Our stay at the Manoa Valley in was very nice. The manager was extremely helpful the entire time we were there. The breakfast was very tasty, served out on the back decks, surrounded by the garden. The wind knocked out the power one evening, and we were offered a different room that might have been cooler, but we decided to stay in ours, and sleep on the massive window seat. It was convenient to have parking right in front of the building. We would love to stay at this location when we visit again!
2/5
Kim
08/12/2023
So sad! This beauty needs serious maintenance. The rooms and amenities were nothing like advertised. I was looking forward to a swim, but the pool is not fit to enter.
1/5
Shuxian
08/06/2023
Bottom line up front: Stay away from this place at all cost!!!!!!!
The room has a strong smell, and so is the bed. Can’t comment on the purported made to order breakfast because I didn’t see any provided. Was told one of the staff on my first night that the building is under renovation so the kitchen doesn’t work, so they couldn’t even provide drinking water. I had to fill my water bottle from water fountain on UH campus before returning to this place. So I put up with this place for only because I needed to be near UH for work purposes. Orbitz should take down the three stars, this place doesn’t deserve even one star given what it currently is like. And the pictures are deceptive and do not accurately reflect its current conditions. This business should cease operation before it can provides what it advertises.
3/5
Andrew
07/30/2023
This property was very cute but the pictures were a little out dated as our room had less furniture than what was pictured and the pool area could use some tidying up. We arrived and had no hot water and weren't told until the next day that there was a leak to the hot water heater. I understand that leaks happen but I wish we were told upon check in that there was a problem because we had to scramble the next day to find a new hotel at the last minute. Breakfast was very good though and the garden in the back yard was very cute. The parking space on property is also very small and luckily there was only 1 other car already parked, because there is really only enough space for 2, maybe 3 small cars.
5/5
Excellent
Lynn
07/25/2023
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5/5
Excellent
NAOYA
07/24/2023
Very nice historical house.
2/5
Robert
07/23/2023
Okay, the people are quite nice and mean well. The garden was gorgeous. They said that they just took over the property a couple months ago, so could be forgiven for some hiccups.
But let's start with the biggest issue: the property was not in the condition that was represented in the ad and photographs. We paid for and expected a top-of-the-line B&B and got what felt like a backpackers. Most of the furniture and almost all of the decorations in the photos were gone. The safe didn't work and didn't get properly fixed. The bed was way past its replacement date. We had a day without hot water. The custom breakfast was a set menu. The pool showed no signs of having been cleaned anytime recently. But most disturbing was that the kids who were running the place appeared to base their style of service on a backpackers...no training in hospitality or property maintenance was evident. Also, this place has apparently all of their guest rooms at the top of a steep staircase - no access for mobility impaired.
I wish these folks well and hope things improve as they get into what they've undertaken. In the meantime, buyer beware - we did not get the experience we thought we were getting based upon the advertisement.
3/5
Verified traveler
07/02/2023
Potential is there but the mark was missed
I expected quirky/unique - it’s a historical B&B after all, but overall disappointed with the overall upkeep/cleanliness. You can have an old place with all the character but use newer linens, etc. It felt going to a distant relatives house that you’ve never met and they agreed to put you up for the night.
2/5
William
06/30/2023
I’m sure this place was nice at some point but the conditions I walked onto were unacceptable. I felt like I was in a distant relative’s single wide bedroom
5/5
Excellent
Brian
05/12/2023
Simple check in, beautiful room, and walking distance to University of Hawaii.
5/5
Excellent
Pamela
05/07/2023
Very unique, great hospitality!
5/5
Excellent
Anthony
04/20/2023
Hood spot.
5/5
Excellent
Grace
03/08/2023
We absolutely loved staying here. This house is over 100 years old so go in expecting that. The rooms were clean and the staff was very friendly. My partner is 6’4 and had to duck a little going up the stairs but this was not an issue for him at all. Breakfast every day was fantastic (and it’s included!). Parking is a little tight but we found a spot every night no matter how late we got back. Plus it’s FREE which was hard to find when we were looking for places to stay. Plus there’s extra parking on the street if needed. Overall, our stay here was fantastic. We enjoyed the personal feel of staying at the place. We will definitely stay here when we visit Oahu again!
5/5
Excellent
Molli
03/05/2023
Lovely place. Very welcoming
5/5
Excellent
Carl
03/04/2023
Great host. Lovely historic property.
5/5
Excellent
Eugine
02/27/2023
The staff is very friendly, and the breakfast is incredible with fresh fruits and a variety of other tasty options.
3/5
Katrina
02/27/2023
Rooms are very small and basic. Everything was very clean. TV was small and service wasn't great. Close to airport. Was not a great value for price.
5/5
Excellent
Diana
02/25/2023
We loved staying in this historic BnB in Honolulu.
The family that owns it are so kind and helpful but respectful of your privacy. It is a little oasis so different from touristy Waikiki, but yet close to all of the restaurants and beaches.
The breakfast was delicious! and healthy! The area is very safe to walk around in to view the newer and other historic homes in the neighborhood.
We would definitely stay there again when we need a little mini staycation!
5/5
Excellent
Danielle
12/26/2022
I don’t think I could ever stay anywhere else again! Our stay was so magical, we love the people who live/work there. It feels like you’re coming home to family! Tomomi is such an incredible host, they have a giant gorgeous friendly dog along with 3 other little dogs who greet you with playful sweetness. I really love and respect all the care the family takes into the property and the people who stay there! I couldn’t recommend it enough.
5/5
Excellent
Manuel
12/09/2022
Exactly as described by the owners and reviews
Staff was very attentive and helpful
As noted, there are many pets in the property. That was a plus for us and a reason why we booked, but if you are not into pets, I would not recommend
(There are absolutely not pets in the room areas and once past the lobby there is no indication whatsoever of pets living there)
Breakfast was delicious!
4/5
Good
JIHONG
10/30/2022
Very kinf hospitality
5/5
Excellent
David
08/20/2022
Very hospitable staff
5/5
Excellent
Vance
08/11/2022
With such a helpful and nice staff I would live to visit this place again. Amazing property, relaxing, and quiet with a great view. The lady who cooked breakfast was sweet and a great cook. The coffee was great and fresh.loved it.
2/5
joshua
08/01/2022
10 Cats!
The facility is much more like renting a room rather than a hotel stay. The entire place smells like a litterbox. They have 10 cats! Since I am allergic to cats, I had to turn around and leave immediately. They are very strict with their no refunds policy, clearly because this happens often. The "hotel" is quaint and quirky, if you do not mind cats or the smell, you may have a nice time.
3/5
Joan
07/31/2022
Not if you have allergies..
Quirky, fun place with a caveat! Stayed one night. Had an allergic reaction to the infuser and scents used throughout the building and spent an entire day and a trip to the drug store trying to quit sneezing and moping my eyes. My friend also had a very sore throat and sneezes. A little scary during this time of Covid. If you're not allergy prone, it's interesting to experience..
5/5
Excellent
Arthur
07/24/2022
Peaceful Stay
The Manoa Valley Inn is an old home under renovation, so it is a work in progress. It is also an extremely charming and peaceful place to stay. It is quiet and private. The two women from japan who took care of us could not have been more generous and accommodating. We will stay there again when we return to Honolulu.
5/5
Excellent
sparky
07/17/2022
We walked the floral garden, usedvthe lansi for dinner with friends, took over 100 pictures, ordered a bouquet of 3 dozen roses-? crlebbrated a wife’s birthday and our wedding anniversary, enjoy very muck the breakfast, snd did snugglr ip to two dogs.😝😎
5/5
Excellent
Darrin
07/14/2022
This is a beautiful historic B&B run by a sweet family. There is a lovely Japanese garden in back. The rooms are very nice and breakfast was wonderful!
5/5
Excellent
Michael
05/26/2022
What a wonderful place. Old Hawaiian charm was like a museum of quaint and charming
The exact opposite of sterile modernity.I loved it
4/5
Good
Lindsey
05/23/2022
It is beautiful and peaceful. The mattress in the Dole room with the high bed desperately needs to be replaced. Every thing else was wonderful!
3/5
GREGORY STEPHEN
05/18/2022
It was quiet... If you like antiques it was great... Not in Waikiki
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
05/14/2022
Lovely Inn & Great Service!
Tomomi greeted us with a smile when we arrived late Friday night and cooked us a lovely breakfast each morning. The grounds are lovely and the area is accessible to everything! I highly recommend it!
5/5
Excellent
Jennifer
04/16/2022
Best stay in Honolulu
The ladies were lovely, very friendly and helpful. The room was super comfortable and the garden is amazing!
2/5
Verified traveler
03/29/2022
Uncomfortable stay
Pros:
- nice view from our room
- included breakfast
- environmentally friendly body wash dispenser (not one-time use)
Cons:
- the house is a shared space and like others suggested felt a little cult-like
- we were asked to have our photo taken to be shared with the household which we were not comfortable with. They were a little pushy. If we had known in advance that a large family lives there and would strongly ask for a photo, we would have stayed elsewhere. We have gotten to know bed and breakfast hosts at other b&bs, whether they are the owners or inn keepers, but this is another model with a large family as the inn-keeper. Being asked for the photo persistently and sharing space with a non-typical-business made us rather uncomfortable
- furniture was not in good condition. The couch was scuffed up as shown in the picture and the lamps were broken
- sheets were dirty and smelled like they had not been washed in a while. They smelled musty, like they were stored wet
5/5
Excellent
Jerry
03/07/2022
Very nice accommodations
Very friendly service oriented staff. Classic, historical property.
5/5
Excellent
Lisa
01/22/2022
Loved the Manoa Valley Inn
Wonderful experience being in a historic home and provided terrific service with quiet privacy
5/5
Excellent
Irene
01/15/2022
Very unique set up . Very friendly, professional. Rooms were clean , everything functions.
Like staying in a time capsule from 100 years ago. Lots of history.
FUN PLACE.
Tomomi is a great host.
5/5
Excellent
Yurij
01/10/2022
The perfect place to spend the holidays. Comfortable accommodations, excellent food/coffee and beautiful surroundings. Can't ask for more than this.
2/5
Danielle
12/16/2021
Don’t stay in the Dole Room
I don’t usually leave reviews and I hate to knock a small business but I feel like we were put into a room that was unethical and just rude to place anyone into. We actually were fortunate enough to get accommodations somewhere else and didn’t stay here, but since there are no refunds I lost $500. The room itself is OK, albiet up three flights of stairs. The bathroom I had a major issue with though. The owner of the establishment called the “shower” “tricky” and then just high tailed it out of the room after she showed us the room. It wasn’t even a shower because you can not stand up. You either have to just bathe everyday or get on your knees to shower, which hurts like hell! If you are really looking forward to a shower after a long day this is not the place. They should not have this as a room option or just let people know before they decide to book. Totally messed up.
5/5
Excellent
Joan Marie
12/06/2021
We enjoyed staying at this Bed and Breakfast. The breakfast was absolutely delicious.
5/5
Excellent
Dalani K
11/21/2021
Always fun to stay here, enjoy the history of the place and breakfast was great, service very nice. Will stay again for sure.
5/5
Excellent
Jeffrey
09/19/2021
Beautiful garden and a salt water pool!
5/5
Excellent
Shala
06/25/2021
Manoa Valley Inn
Beautiful peaceful place to relax
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
06/15/2021
Beautiful Kitsch
I absolutely loved this quirky boutique hotel! It is so kitschy and fun. The garden is lovely and the pool is like its own private hideaway. The complimentary breakfast is homemade and way more personal than anything you'd find at a big hotel. This place is family run and has cute pets hanging around, so if you like animals that's a bonus!
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
04/08/2021
Manoa Valley Inn offers an alternative to the large and chain hotels in Oahu. They are located near the university and one has a great view of the city (if one has a room facing that way). The garden is very soothing and the atmosphere is quite eclectic. If the Inn is full, parking may have to be on the streets nearby. The pool was not available at this time, probably due to COVID. Great breakfast.
5/5
Excellent
Kimberly
12/22/2020
Tour of University and a great hone to stay in.
I traveled with my daughter to have a look at the University of Hawaii. The University is 1 block away so the location was perfect.
And our stay was like staying at your favorite Auntie’s house and having the best breakfast ever each morning.
3/5
Roland
11/12/2020
Not what it seems, call first.
Be prepared to be very patient when checking in. It took me over an hour. I did not feel very comfortable here as a guest. Its not a typical B&B. This old house is a clinic for sick people to get treatment at, but they also have a room for rent. It is a nice and comfortable room, but its NOT for travelers on business or families. The free parking is only available if you have a compact vehicle or wait till after the clinic is closed. It would help if you can speak Japanese also.
4/5
Good
Wheels
03/03/2020
Very interesting property listed on the historical register. Well-maintained with a beautiful outdoor garden and a delicious breakfast prepared especially for you by your hostess, Tomomi.
3/5
Verified traveler
03/02/2020
Not well kept - full of dogs everywhere
The location isn't far from Waikiki and the price was right incl. free parking and breakfast. Being in a very old building you are waving goodbye to any modern amenity possible. We had the smallest room so I don’t know what the other rooms are like; but there were hardly any plugs to charge devices, no place to put shampoo in the shower – actually there were no shampoo in the shower and the liquid soap was very diluted. The building and the room was in disrepair – there place needs a complete overhaul and cleaning. The pictures shows are from a distant time it doesn’t look like that now at all. The room was funky, pillows stinky, the door hardly would close. The lovely garden is completely overgrown and not maintained, and the pool was full of leaves and dirty with bunch of stuff on the bottom. Upon entering we were greeted by up to 3 dogs and so the air was full of pet flavor – the dogs will even sleep on the chairs in the breakfast area which is an absolutely no no. The place could be a real treasure but sorry we are not gonna stay there again.
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
03/02/2020
The property was lovely and very historic. Service by Totomi was amazing, breakfast that was included was delicious. The bed was very comfortable.
I was is the Dole suite, which appears to be a converted attic,
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
02/29/2020
Beautiful garden area, feels like you’re in the country.
2/5
R
02/17/2020
Great Staff, Property Old with practical issues: Parking limited/challenges/easy to scratch car; No toiletaries, No mirrors around (only small mirror in bathroom), Bunch of dogs in first floor, TV did not work..Everything you touch is so delicate/old, ... Language challenges.. for price charged, better off staying at hotel chains..
5/5
Excellent
Rita
02/09/2020
Vacation
Beautiful garden, nice breakfast
5/5
Excellent
Ron
01/12/2020
courteous Japanese staff, pet dogs, good coffee and breakfast, antiques, location. Total antidote to Sterile Waikiki tower lodgings. Will return.
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
01/10/2020
Staff is very kind and helpful. The house is quiet.
1/5
Lani
01/02/2020
I made two reservations at this inn, for 1/1 and 1/2 and I called to be sure I’d have a room, and the manager assured me I was booked in the Cooke room both nights, only to be called back later in the afternoon and told that someone else had made a reservation and paid cash and had been a regular customer there every year. I asked if my credit card was charged and the manager, Sam, said it wasn’t, but when I called Expedia, it had been charged. I was on the phone for 45 minutes trying to get this issue straightened out and my money refunded because the hotel cancelled my reservation not the other way around. Expedia has not been able to reach the hotel manager, Sam, and I received an email saying that Expedia would keep trying. I have two voicemails from Sam proving it was his error and I will be contacting Expedia to follow-up. Fortunately I was able to book elsewhere but at a higher price and not on Expedia.
4/5
Good
Alan
11/18/2019
Historic Home
It is a Historic Home, and if that is what you are expecting, then you will really enjoy this place.
5/5
Excellent
Antonio
11/17/2019
this place was perfect. plain and simple.
the morning coffee truly set my days right.
everybody there was polite and full of smiles.
the manager is nothing but a pure professional!
when I come back to Hawaii I plan to stay here again without a doubt
5/5
Excellent
Ian
10/30/2019
Lots of character and very different to a standard hotel stay. Breakfast sitting amongst the plants was unforgettable and a great way to start the day.
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
10/27/2019
Breakfast was enjoyable.
Unfortunately in the showers there is no place to put your shampoo and things.
5/5
Excellent
Emmett
10/07/2019
I was there for six nights and I enjoyed my stay. I had a rental car with me for my entire stay and I was able to park for free on the premises. I had the J. Guild room and it was a suite. The property is not downtown but I thought it was a good location and was very quiet in the evening . They offered very delicious coffee served in the morning for breakfast, eggs made to order and always fruit and bread . If I ever go back to Honolulu I would not hesitate to stay there again .Behind the house there is a lovely garden, and a saltwater pool.
3/5
Verified traveler
09/11/2019
Great location. Large room and comfortable bed. Odd bathroom access and one bed in room with no ventilation. Very over decorated with various period pieces.
2/5
Deeyan
09/07/2019
The house was not AC conditioned so as soon as we entered we were hit by heat and humidity. Now, knowing which room we had reserved they didn’t turn on the AC in that room also. After checking in we have to leave the place to let the room to cool down since the entire house was hot we had to drive away in the car with AC. The house has a unpleasant odor and the pillows has odors too so I did not sleep well. There were cockroaches and bugs in the bathroom. We will never go back.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
08/23/2019
Excellent. I love this place and will introduce friends to this place.
5/5
Excellent
Richard
07/29/2019
This is an older house with character, adjacent to the UH campus. It is not the Hilton in Waikiki. sometimes if you come late, you may need to park on the street. It is full of antiques and as a result, is high maintenance. So tourists who like room service and lots of conveniences with a standard room should go elsewhere. But for fans of romantic places, lots of character, and the feeling that you are in a totally different place, this is great. Think 1930s with modern touches. The breakfast is full and the eggs are to order, and everything is scratch, not out of a Costco bag. Ths staff is friendly and helpful. The room is large and every one is unique. The yard is high maintenance in a good way. The ac is needed and modern. The stay is unique and encourages interaction between the guests who seem to be predominantly locals who are tired of Waikiki and traffic issues. There is a sense of culture shock when you leave the hotel and enter the real world 2 blocks away.
4/5
Good
James
07/12/2019
We did not know it was a buddhist establishment--at least it seemed to be with all the statues. Perhaps we missed that in the description.
We were told we could enjoy the grounds but there was one snappy dog in the common foyer area that kept barking whenever we were in the room. Other dogs out on the common lanai area.
We love dogs but will never stay there again.
1/5
Verified traveler
07/09/2019
Dirty, smelly,broken A/C no privacy, a total scam. Booked for three nights didnt even stay for one and had to pay fir all three mights because little did i know NO REFUNDS! The sheets weren't cleaned and made me ichy i had butes all over my body just sitting in the bed. Run down and uncomfortable stay. DO NOT GO HERE i will no longer be booking anything through expedia for now on because of this.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
06/15/2019
Loved this place. The owners treated us like family. The room is very comfortable and large. The morning breakfast is fantastic, the best coffee I have ever had. Would highly recommend this property for couples. Parking is a little tight but it free. We truly hope to be able to stay here again.
4/5
Good
Kenn
06/01/2019
The location and ambiance were stellar. staff could not have been more friendly. even the dogs were a nice touch.
On the down side the bedding linens (and possible the bedspread and mattress pad) did not smell clean. this accounts for my low cleanliness score. The bed was properly made up so I suspect the accumulation of "essences" from prior guests had pervaded the bedding.
4/5
Good
Jennifer
05/06/2019
PROS: Very unique and beautiful property. Breakfast was good enough. There are cute doggies on property who will come to greet you.
CONS: Like others have mentioned, it does have a very “old” musty smell. I don’t know what they used to wash the blankets and sheets, but even those had a very musty smell to them. The outside area is filled with mosquitos, so expect to be bitten during breakfast time. Also, my friend and I used the pool and were covered in mosquito bites when we left
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
04/17/2019
Love the historic house and beautiful garden. The staff was very helpful and kind. Free parking and breakfast, cant go wrong! Close to town and the things I needed to do that weekend, thats why I chose it for a staycation place.
3/5
Verified traveler
04/05/2019
Stayed here for 1 night. The house is antique, but I feel it could use some TLC! Our bed and sleep was comfortable. But as for the overall condition, it’s in need of some help. Breakfast is nice, had bacon, eggs, pancakes, toast, coffee, juice and fruit. The ‘garden’ is more of a jungle. It’s very overgrown, in my opinion. I think it also needs a good overhaul. Didn’t use the pool, but it’s nice.
It’s about a 10-15 minute to Waikiki, for shopping and good restaurants, as there is not much close to the house. Don’t think of parking a large vehicle here, we had a small compact car and it was tight. Might find street parking, but it would be hard.
I personally wouldn’t stay more then 1 night. It if you want to be out of the hustle and bustle of the city, it’s more quiet here.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
03/19/2019
The property is beautiful with an amazing garden and pool. The home gives you an old world antique feel with great accent pieces and decorations.
4/5
Good
Liam
03/01/2019
Nice place not your average hitel pleasant staff good breakfast nice room
5/5
Excellent
Stephanie
02/28/2019
Quaint
People were over the top friendly. Breakfast was fresh fruit, meat, potatoes, assorted bread, made to order eggs and pancakes. Plenty of juice and coffee too. The gardens are lovely as well as the pool. Its a quaint salt water pool that is shaded by the vegitations about 70%. Nice place to hang out if if you have a sunburn.
My only issue was how firm the bed was. My husband didn't mind. When i mentioned it the staff brought me a blanket to put under the sheet. I also added 4 king size pillows. Felt like princess and the pea, but it did the trick.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
02/18/2019
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Love the garden, the porch, the pool and breakfast. It's very intimate bed and breakfast and it's very clean.
However, here are the things to note:
* They need a better way for parking
* All you will get is a liquid soap in a bottle that smells great! - So bring your own soap/shampoos/conditioner/lotion.
* It's a humid state and they keep the room windows open, so the sheets has musty smell. (When your dish sponge is old smell).
* There is a massage service for $68. We have not tried it yet, but we will when we're back.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
02/11/2019
This is an unusual alternative to the typical resort style accommodation commonly found in Honolulu. It is intimate in size and has a real family-run feel to it. The historical home is jam packed with antiques and curiosities. The private garden and complimentary breakfast gave us the opportunity to interact with the other guests, yet still allowed us to be on your own if that was our preference. Our hosts were very friendly and gave excellent advice on nearby sites to visit.
The bedroom was very comfortable. The owner is very environmentally aware for those who appreciate that quality. The water is not chlorinated and the pool is saltwater. Harsh detergents and cleaners are substituted with natural cleaning products (baking soda is the laundry detergent - I'll tolerate a slightly scratchy towel knowing that solvents aren't spilling into the ocean)
There is free on-site parking which is tight but manageable. If you have pet allergies, be aware the owners have do keep pets on property. They are kept in a private wing of the home and do not interact with the guests (unless you are animal loves like us, then you get to visit with them), but if you have acute animal allergies this may be something to consider before booking.
We loved our four night stay here and will definitely stay here again when we next find ourselves in Honolulu.
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
01/31/2019
I had a great stay. The plumbing for the bath/shower in my room is in serious need of an upgrade. The toilet and sink were upgraded, not sure why the shower has not been. The shower stopped working my first day and I had to resort to taking baths, but that is not a bad thing.
Parking was interesting and challenging each day. A guide of how best to park would be helpful when all rooms are full. Luckily I always got a place to park on the property even if I arrived later in the evening.
5/5
Excellent
Joey
01/29/2019
A beautiful historic home, with a friendly staff and lovely grounds.
4/5
Good
Diane
01/25/2019
Quaint with good hospitality!
Lovely historic house with amazing breakfast and garden. It’s a bit shabby and there are dogs, but we loved this unique property for the two nights we stayed here. Not much for amenities, but there is a little pool and it’s walkable to King Street for supermarkets, restaurants, drugstore etc. Also a great place if you are visiting UH Manoa!
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
01/24/2019
Great historic house converted to inn, overlooking the Waikiki skyline. Friendly staff and sweet owner. Delightful plants fill the backyard, making you feel you have entered paradise. A gem of an inn!
5/5
Excellent
Brenda
12/08/2018
We enjoy the Manoa Valley Inn and prefer to stay here when in Honolulu
5/5
Excellent
lawrence
11/25/2018
Historical hostelry in Manoa
This splendid, historical site is located across the street from the U. of Hawaii campus. Thus it is quite convenient for people who wish to be near the university for whatever reason. The staff are extremely kind and helpful. The back patio is quiet, with splendid flora and antiques. A splendid spot for breakfast. Excellent coffee!! A small swimming pool with waterfall is attached to the garden. The owner is quiet charming and conversant. There are 4 dogs living with the managing family and they are rather adorable -including 2 French Bulldogs, 1 Newfoundland, and 1 small dog who kisses you endlessly. The rooms are rather comfortable and charming with eclectic decorations/antiques. I truly enjoyed my stay and would visit again.
5/5
Excellent
Marty
11/18/2018
Quiet and restful. Lovely setting and stately building. Also, other guests were engagiin and friendly.
5/5
Excellent
Lon
11/07/2018
Honolulu oasis.
An historical mansion, filled with exquisite antiques. Breakfast was delicious. Our gracious hostess met our needs. The grounds were filled with tropical trees and exotic flowers. Waterfalls flowed into the salt water pool.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
10/24/2018
very nice B & B, family/staff was great, close to the University, we will definitely stay again on our next visit.
3/5
Verified traveler
10/11/2018
Room was clean, but the building was old with floors that creaked.