@ Marbella Lane - Mountain View Studio
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
Marbella Lane - Mountain View Studio is a privately managed studio in the Waikiki Grand Hotel at 134 Kapahulu Avenue in Honolulu’s Waikiki resort area. The 360-square-foot unit offers contact-free self-check-in and is described as being on the hotel’s preferred front side, with views toward Diamond Head and Honolulu Zoo park.
The Studio
The accommodation has one bathroom and a kitchen area with a built-in electric cooktop and regular-size refrigerator. The remodeled interior has stone floors, substantial storage, smooth ceilings, and a wall-mounted television positioned by the king-size bed. Air conditioning, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi are listed amenities.
Shared Amenities
The building has an outdoor community pool, an elevator, and a tenth-floor public sundeck with tables, chairs, and views. Pool access and operating schedules are managed by the hotel and may change for maintenance. On-site coin laundry is available for $1.50 per use; the listing also identifies the property as smoke-free and wheelchair accessible.
Location
The studio is across from the ocean and a small pier, about one block from Waikiki Beach, and close to Honolulu Zoo. Kapiolani Park and Waikiki Aquarium are described as a few minutes’ walk away. Nearby bus stops are approximately 74 to 214 meters from the property.
Nearby Dining
Dining options close by include DECK. at Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel, about 69 meters away, Lulu’s Waikiki at 99 meters, and Tikis Grill & Bar at 121 meters. Kuhio Beach Grill, Barefoot Beach Cafe at Queen’s Surf Beach, and Plumeria Grill are also within roughly half a kilometer; Duke’s Waikiki and Hula Grill Waikiki are about 850 meters away.
Best for
This studio is well suited to travelers who want a compact, self-catering base close to Waikiki Beach, the zoo, Kapiolani Park, and nearby restaurants. Its kitchenette, king-size bed, Wi-Fi, and access to public transit also suit couples or independent travelers who do not need documented hotel meeting facilities or a full-service hotel room setup.
Travel tips
Parking is not included; the listing quotes building parking at $35 plus tax per day and advises contacting the Waikiki Grand Hotel to reserve a space. Several bus stops are within about 74–214 meters, and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is about 11.4 kilometers away. The property also notes free metered parking around Kapiolani Park from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. daily and all day Sunday; check signs and current rules before leaving a car.
What guests say
Guests frequently value the Waikiki location, mentioning easy walks to the beach, zoo, dining, and shops; some also praise contact-free check-in and the tenth-floor sundeck. The supplied rating is 4.56 out of 5 from 277 reviews. Negative comments in the excerpts describe maintenance concerns such as a slow-draining tub or leaking air conditioning, as well as missing futon linens. One guest also reported cockroaches and an unclean light fixture, and another noted tight, costly parking; these are guest reports rather than confirmed property-wide conditions.
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