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Outdoor pool
Exterior
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Honolulu, Oahu, HI
  • Honolulu Zoo
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Queen Kapiʻolani Regional Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sans Souci Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Honolulu

With a stay at this condo, you'll be centrally located in Honolulu, steps from Honolulu Zoo and 7 minutes by foot from Waikiki Beach. .This beach condo is 0.6 mi (1 km) from International Market Place and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kaimana Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Honolulu Zoo - 2 min walk
  • Waikiki Beach - 7 min walk
  • International Market Place - 12 min walk
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 16 min walk
  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 25 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lulu's Surf Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tikis Grill & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cheeseburger in Paradise - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Eggs 'n Things - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps from Waikiki Beach, the Red Ginger

Location is everything!

The Red Ginger is a compact studio apartment with its own private balcony providing a city view of Waikiki. With historic Waikiki Beach is just outside the hotel lobby, the Red Ginger makes a perfect home base for exploring Honolulu and the rest of Oahu.

An expansive roof deck on top of the hotel, just one floor above the studio, provides a bird's eye view of Diamond Head. There are lounge chairs for sunbathing and tables for alfresco dining. No one else in Waikiki has a better view of the sun setting into the Pacific. Kapiolani Park is just across the street and offers the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, the Royal Hawaiian Bandstand, tennis courts, soccer fields, archery ranges, weekend art shows and the city's Sunset on the Beach free concerts and movies - all this in its 500 green acres.

One of the main reasons for coming to Hawaii is of course the sun and sand. Surfing, stand up board paddling, outrigger canoeing, swimming and simply lounging on the beach are all just a few steps from the Red Ginger.

Hawaii is the crossroads of the Pacific and its culinary offerings reflect that abundantly, so while the Red Ginger Suite has a kitchen and microwave, you are a short walk away from countless cafes and restaurants catering to every taste and price range. Similarly, if you can get yourself out of the water and away from the beach there is a lot of shopping to be done in Waikiki, and the many other shopping venues just a short drive away.

The Red Ginger is located at the end of Waikiki. Kapahulu Avenue provides easy access to the freeway, and makes getting in and out of the area very easy because you avoid all the traffic in the heart of Waikiki. This is perfect for when you decide to explore the rest that Oahu has to offer.

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134 Kapahulu Avenue, #902
Honolulu, HI 96815

Please take a look at our other rental at the Waikiki Grand, the Birdcage. Located on the 6th floor. You can get more information at www.vrbo.com/283212


This apartment is NOT effected by rental restrictions in Honolulu Bill 89.
Hawaii State Tax ID# 188-362-9568-01
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board.
This smoke-free condo features ecotours nearby, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kevin Lum

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 250 sq ft (23 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-188-362-9568-01, TA-188-362-9568-01

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Steps Waikiki Beach Red Ginger Suite Condo
Steps Red Ginger Suite Condo
Steps Red Ginger Suite
Steps From Waikiki Beach the Red Ginger Suite

Steps from Waikiki Beach, the Red Ginger Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gay B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Close to the beach. Very well equipped. The rooftop deck was beautiful to watch the sunset. Friendly environment.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
8 days
The location and view is awesome, the building is quiet, the front desk is helpful with basic needs and directions. The kitchenette is adequate. Unfortunately, we had a cement wall on deck so can’t see anything sitting down. The broom needs replacing if you want floors kept clean, very worn out.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique T.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in Waikiki
We had a wonderful time at the Red Ginger. It was perfectly located in Waikiki and the beach and parks. And as a bonus we had a good time at the zoo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute apartment next to the beach
Well located apartment and wonderfull view of diamond head and the beach on the roof top!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

VICKI H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Conveniently located close to the finish line of the Honolulu Marathon
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Red ginger
Older property but very clean. Bed very comfortable. 2 min from beach and a beautiful park. The 10th floor offer the most spectacular view of diamond head and gorgeous sun sets. My only disappointment is the pool. The sun only it’s it a couple hours a day and is open to a restaurant.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen, Langley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good price, walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again.
Had everything we needed. Owner was very thoughtful, provided links to local information, transportation, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas, Albuquerque

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. Old, somewhat dirty, and VERY SMALL. Bring your own TP you get three rolls. We ignored other posts indicating a cockroach infestation issue and figured the owner would have fixed the issue, bad idea. When we got home very late, dropped our baggage off in the house. In the morning when we lifted the luggage and back pack we were greeted with a lot of small cockroaches running everywhere. NEVER again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was as advertised. Our room - no view, but rooftop fantastic. Bathroom tub and toilet should of had hand bars for ease for older folks. Walk to beach was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmelita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, wonderful hotel
The location and proximity to the beach is exactly as pictured on the website. The beach is just a few steps away, plus shops and restaurants all around. The neighborhood is busy but the hotel is quite. The kitchen had items that you need as described by the manager. No problem getting inside the room. Very clean and orderly. The 10th floor roof deck view was beyond amazing. I will definitely stay at this same hotel when I get the chance to visit Hawaii again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location for Wikiki Beach
This location is nice, and lots to do without leaving the area. It reminds me of the Vegas Strip in the evening with the number of people and cars on the streets but expected being right across the famous Waikiki beach. The hosts have additional beach items, which was a bonus! We had a car rental so we explored the Island since we like to avoid crowds. The paid parking on location is pricey at $30 a day, but well worth it for the convenience. It’s about an hour from North Shore and 20 mins or so from the airport. Spectacular views from the 10th floor, don't miss it! Overall a great stay and worked well for my husband and I.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent studio in quieter are of Waikiki
Hidden little gem on the south side of Waikiki. Very clean, everything as listed. Kevin made check-in so easy. The sun deck access on the 10th floor has spectacular views of Diamond Head and any bands playing on Kuhio Beach (I got to see J Boog playing from here, so cool!). 2 minutes to the beach and shopping. Loved it, will plan on staying again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is truly just steps from the beach. The 10th floor sun deck was a huge blessing to be able to see the sunset in the evening and connect with others on their vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Awesome location! Can’t beat it
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

mai anh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This condo has a medium size fridge with a freezer and a small stove top. There is a balcony with a view of the pool on the ground floor. The location is very good: close to the shops on Kalakaua Avenue and Waikiki Beach, to ABC stores and restaurants. There is a bus station just steps from the condo, which is inside the Waikiki Grand Hotel. When you tell the shuttle driver the name Red Ginger, he is confused, but if you say Waikiki Grand Hotel, he knows.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem of a property!
This property was exactly as described: beach across the street, walkable to shopping and restaurants, inexpensive, tasty mai tais with sunset views at Hula’s on the second floor, and a rooftop deck with unobstructed sunrise views of Diamond Head. Kevin, the owner, was responsive and informative. He also knew we were arriving late and made sure to provide coffee for the morning. We would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L., Oakland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location!
The property is close to the beach and restaurants in Waikiki. If you don't have a car, there are 3 bus stops with 5 minutes of the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily Teiko M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay.
I grew up in Kapahulu and this was the perfect place for my partner and I to stay. It was walking distance to my family home and a great location for Waikiki restaurants and bars. Best of both worlds! Will definitely rent to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed
Location was great but room was small and unattractive. Floor was dirty and last tenant's wash cloth was still in the bathtub, which makes one wonder how well it was cleaned before we arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st Anniversary
Best Location in Waikiki. Across from beach and nature, and walking distance to restaurants and entertainment. Very convienient with no driving necessary.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great things come in small packages
I struggled to decide whether to book the Red Ginger as I wanted Hawaii to be absolutely amazing and knew that anything other than a fancy hotel comes with risks. Luckily I followed through with the booking because the place was incredible. Upon first arrival my partner and I didn't know what to think as the suite was small and minimalistic, but we soon found that it was the perfect fit. It was quiet, had no bugs, had a comfortable bed, contained well functioning air conditioning, and had the most amazing views of the beach and crater you can imagine (from the 10th floor deck). It was far better than being up waikiki in the busy hotel district and was just steps away from the pristine beach. The owner was extremely helpful and provided a package that contained area specific information and useful tips. He also responded to any inquires ridiculously fast. This place is excellent for any couples looking for a getaway and my partner and I can't wait to return to this hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Howard, Williamsport

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price this place fit our needs just right. I would stay again. The property is dated, but it is kept up very well. I liked that we were literally steps from the beach. Also the Honolulu Zoo is across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W., Annapolis, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for single person stay!
I've visited Oahu nearly a dozen times staying in various accommodations. Staying in the Red Ginger was perfect for me. Just at the edge of Waikiki, I can move into the hustle and bustle of tourist central or head out into Oahu with ease! The room has a tub/shower bathroom, kitchenette with microwave and two-burner stovetop for cooking, as well as a nice sielze fridge, dishes and utensils, cookware and coffee maker. The staff are great, the room was perfect, it beat out every hotel (by price and offerings) easily. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Geoff N.

Aloha
Great location and excellent host, Kevin responded very quickly to questions. Property is smaller than anticipated and needed more thorough cleaning. Staff in hotel were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023