The TRUTH about the cheapest Hotel in Waikiki (Waikiki Central)
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- We stayed a week in the most affordable hotel in Waikiki, Honolulu. Check out our reaction/review from Waikiki Central and let us know what you think. We’re going to have several more videos about Oahu coming out in the near future, so we hope they are helpful in planning your Hawaii Dream vacation (on a budget)
Waikiki Central Hotel
www.waikikicentral.com/
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00:00-01:11 Where is it?
01:11-03:38 Room tour
03:38-04:03 Parking
04:03-04:23 Proximity to the Beach
04:23-04:52 Amenities
04:52-06:04 Minor gripes
06:04-06:48 comparative value
06:48-07:56 Channel recommendations
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Dude, this is great for that price. even if it wasn't in hawaii
I'm really impressed they offer that, and they deserve to be talked about more. Hidden gem. Ever seen a fitted sheet problem like that before? If I ever go back, I'd be tempted to bring my own fitted sheet.
I am almost positive we are currently staying in the EXACT room you stayed in, and you two did a PERFECT job of explaining your stay in this video. Because of this video, we chose this hotel. For us, it is all about traveling on a budget, and we were able to take thIs trip for half the cost (and more) than had we booked elsewhere. The hotel isn't luxurious, but it is surprisingly comfortable, and the location is perfect. We have been able to walk or take a bus to anywhere we want to go. There is an abundance of food options all around and tons of shopping.
THANK YOU for making one of the most complete, comprehensive give, and informative videos we have seen.
Fantastic! So glad it helped. I know it's more expensive now than it was in March of 2021, but it's still a bargain compared to other places. Thanks for watching!
This video was so informative! I would honestly have never considered a “1 star” hotel, but you really showed that by doing proper research, there are hidden gems out there. Fantastic content!
thank you so much for the kind words!
Great review, guys! Good job on the video! I look forward to more of them! What a great shoutout to Wolters World!
Thanks for watching!
We should have some new content next week!
That hotel looks amazing amazing that price! Also, love the added touch of free use of boogieboards,etc. Excellent job on this video!
thanks Allison! We hope it will help some people who have to plan vacations on a budget
Wow. I would totally stay there! I know fancy resorts are tempting but unless you’re planning to stay in your room all the time, you just need clean basics which they seem to have delivered. Thanks for the review and recommendation. Good stuff!
Glad we could help Tracy! Thanks for watching
What a great deal! Would love to see more videos like this.
we're going to have one coming up probably next week on the "the TRUTH about the Cheapest rental car on Oahu" thanks for watching!
that's unheard of now days in waikiki, $70!!! mahalo for sharing. to me, as long as there is AC, good size shower, and no bed bugs. Parking in waikiki sucks and they over charge for parking
I haven't checked prices lately, but I'm sure compared to the rest of the neighborhood they are a bargain. Thanks for watching!
This video was awesome! Just booked this place for my family's trip. Thanks for the find!
Awesome! I'm thrilled to have helped!
Thank you for your video, a lot of budget-minded people but want to experience Hawaii will find this video helpful.
thank you! We aren't the type to spend a fortune, so whatever we do has to have a reasonable budget involved.
Nice hotel review & experience & expenses of it thanks for sharing love sleeping in hotels🙂
Thanks! Enjoyed it!
Thank u so much for this review guys
You're very welcome. I'm sure prices now are higher than they were when we were there in 2021, but I'm sure it's still a bargain compared to other local hotels
Great video! I just love that you always share pros & cons, tips & tricks, and/or highs & lows. What I think is really, really great is that you edify the other people/channels that have helped you along your travels. You're definitely GOOOOOD PEOPLESSSSS! 😁
Awww. Thanks Cindy! And thanks for being such a huge supporter
@@EscapingtheEmptyNest You're very welcome. 👍
Absolutely love these videos and your honest reviews! Going in August and your videos have been a world of help! I'm glad you guys were able to have a beautiful trip and see so many positives in every situation even with the mishaps y'all ran into. I'll be doing my best to take that same positive mind set with me when I go! Hope you two are having a beautiful summer full of adventure!
what a beautiful comment! thank you very much, and have a wonderful trip!
Aloha! I'm a local and live on Oahu and this is an unreal price for Waikiki. Rooms in Waikiki normally run at around $250/night without resort taxes and fees. Hawaii is expensive. This is a great way to visit the islands and spend your hard earned money on other island activities and tours. The location of the Waikiki Central is right in the middle of all the action and if you still crave the beach views, you can visit any other Waikiki hotel property to eat, lounge, walk about and explore with no problem. Nice informative video.
Thank you so much for the kind compliments!
Very well done and classy job my friends . Y’all found great deal for sure. I would live to jump in the water there lol. I am looking forward to watching the next video:) :). Welcome again to “TH-cam” land/world :).
thanks for watching and the kind words Darion!
way nicer than where we stayed in hawaii... oh wait :) love you buddy.
Love you too brother! Thanks for everything!
What a find guys! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the shout out :)
our pleasure Erica! thanks for watching!
Erica, we thank you and Jordan for YOUR amazing videos that helped us out so much!
Thank you!! 😊
Thank you for this video! I just booked a week in January because of you!
That's great! Hope you love it as much as we did!
Lovely couple! #respect
I did some research and booked this hotel for my upcoming trip this October before I found your video. Your video convinced me I made the right choice! Thank you for the video.
Glad to help! I know the prices we got are not available any more, but I think compared to other hotels in the area, it will always be a bargain
Great video! Loved that there was an in-room kitchenette!
I knew it would have microwave and fridge, but it was a really nice fridge with a separate freezer. Wasn't expecting the sink, the dishes, and the silverware. Amazing for the money considering the location.
thanks for watching Eliz!
@@EscapingtheEmptyNest yeah for $70 a night you guys got a steal! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It went beyond expectation. I told Mark it was only going to be a room to sleep in, and I didn't care. It was so much more.
Amazing video!
glad you liked it, thanks for watching!
Thank you.
Thank you for your video. My family and I were in Oahu and Maui at the end of 2019 and in Oahu we stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn. I'm not sure how much exactly we paid because my stepdaughter and her husband are great at saving through internet, etc.. but I'm sure the room we got for the 4 of us was much more expensive than your stay. I am a former hotel manager and the Waikiki Central looked pretty decent and I would have no trouble staying there.
Great Video Guys.
Thanks Ronnie!
Thanks, Ronnie!
That is the hotel we stayed at for more than 20 years. It used to be called the Waikiki Prince. They kept a tiny ice chest full of utensils & blue ices for us between trips. They kept our beach chairs & ice chest even after they closed and we had to stay elsewhere. I hope we will be able to stay with them again. They are like family to us. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. We took our children some years as well and they had a room which was big enough for the 4 of us and it was only slightly pricier than a single. We never rent a car, so that is no problem. We take the bus out to the "bus depot", buy our 3 year senior bus pass which can be renewed with a monthly sticker and we're good to go. But we are old hands at Waikiki and Honolulu not first timers. Our favorite beach is a ten minute walk down Kalakaua to Kapiolani Park. It is Queen's Surf. Near the Aquarium. It is quiet and you can snorkle by the Jetty. Thanks for your video. We haven't been to Waikiki since 2019 due to the Pandemic, and the last few years when Waikiki Central was closed to remodel we stayed across the street at Royal Grove which is just a bit more expensive, but wsn't then. I have a friend who brings her own sheets.
Thanks for the background information!
Thank you
Great hotel, had 2 queen size beds because of kids. It's like having your own private apt. It was nice, clean, and they provided great service. Love staying there.
our older kids (18 and 24) went with us this trip and stayed in the room next to ours. they had two queens and well and didn't have the problem with the fitted sheet we had. why pay more?
Look at Terry... she is all about getting into that room.... get a room you two... oh wait, you did :)
Yes we did!
Um....we did. All by ourselves, thank you very much! :)
Great video. that price was excellent for it being so close to the beach. How was the sound insulation of the patio door?
I could Occasionally hear a back up warning chime from a truck down on the street, but for the most part I thought the room was quiet. We never heard our kids in the room next Door either. (17 and 24 years old BTW)
This is a very pleasant surprise. My girlfriend Alex's dream is going to Hawaii but my god, nearly everything we saw was super prohibitive. From what you showed us in this video it is very acceptable and affordable. Thank you for posting this. I'll be checking out your website recommendation. Hopefully I can find something somewhat affordable in Lihue as well. PS I actually just looked it up and it is quoting us $205 Cad per night which is about the equivalent of $150 USD/night. Now I am noticing this video was taken over a year ago. I'm glad you guys got to grab this deal though. It's a very rare find for Hawaii.
It may not be as cheap as it used to be, but I'm sure it's still a bargain compared to other hotels in the area
@@EscapingtheEmptyNest 100%. I am trying to figure out how much a multi island adventure will cost. I am looking into Oahu, Maui and Kona specifically. I think we will end up looking into a cruise around the Hawaiian islands. Those are far from cheap either but it might be a good way to save in the long run.
I came here becasue I saw you plug your channel in your review. Smart and inexpensive advertising.
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Wow! Thanks for posting this & new subbie here. BTW I stayed at the Royal Grove(pink hotel) across the street & it was 65.00/nite in 2006. This hotel is a lot nicer & now cheaper too then the R.G! Did u find cheap airline tickets?? Thanks again- I'll be watching & I also will check out the other channel. Also love Wolters World!!
I did find very cheap tickets, I got really lucky and found an American Airlines deal for $198 for nonstop from Dallas to Honolulu. I never expect to be able to find a deal like that again
@@EscapingtheEmptyNest less than 200.00 incredible! Thanx for responding back!
@@EscapingtheEmptyNest how are you where did you find the tickets
@@nenenene6759 American Airlines was running a weekend special. I found it almost on accident on a Friday night, but the website the points guy posted about it the next day. Good website to follow
First time hearing about this place and I live here.
It used to be called The Waikiki Prince. Closed for several years and changed it's name and remodeled.
Fitted sheets: Take the bus to Target. Buy king-size fitted sheets @ $50. Use them for your stay. Take them home as a souvenir!
I was thinking just bringing one from home, but yes, if we go back it's a great idea
Great reviews but I don’t see any other reviews of this hotel but this one have you?
Just the ones on Google maps. I bet booking.com also has it covered
That's actually better than the more expensive ones, besides pretty much your only at the room to sleep and shower
Nice video and great advice. Do your research and don't put too much stock in the rating system for hotels. People reviews on reliable search sites are better to judge (keeping in mind some of the more popular search sites seem to be suspect in their reviews).
Yeah, I had a script where I showed trip advisor, booking.com and Google user reviews, and all were about the same, so I cut it down for time. Thanks for watching!
also, I know the rating system for hotels is based on amenities, so maybe a lack of daily housekeeping, no pool, no breakfast, and the office being closed at night means it's a one star? Either way, those were terms we could live with
Was it clean and free of bed bugs ?? That my major thing
I would call it clean. The rooms were recently renovated so they didn't seem too old. Not a bed bug in sight, I certainly would have put that in the review.
Do ya have to make a reservation early.How soon?
yes, make a reservation
Thanks for the review ! Is it safe ( hotel and area ) for a female solo traveler ?
I didn't see anything there to make me think it's unsafe, you know? Hawaii has a homeless issue so we saw a few signs of that, but nobody ever gave us trouble. I'll ask my wife to chime in and reply to you.
Ana, my daughter and I walked from The hotel to the beach, the ABC stores around it, we even walked a few blocks down the street to Starbucks and to get something to eat. We felt totally safe. Now at night, the one cross street is a bit dark, and I probably wouldn't walk down it at night, but there's really no reason to walk it at night. Other than that, I would have no problem staying there myself solo.
Hmmm....could probably find an inexpensive fitted sheet to use.
Yeah, if we ever go back, check in and see the same issue, a quick trip to wal mart will take care of the problem (or pack one before we leave) thanks for watching!
HA! I just came back like 2 weeks ago and stayed down the street from here! So jelous you had a microwave, my place didn't. I hear from some people it is a hard to find aminity. You lucked out.
A lot to do in the neighborhood! Where did you stay?
@@EscapingtheEmptyNest Waikki Resort Hotel, Its just a block up and I think another to the left of where you were. We passed by that scooter rental a few times while walking and wandering around. I mostly just walked taking everything in, it was my first time and enjoyed the sun. I'm already planning my next trip for next year, but thinking of staying more in Honolulu than Waikki this time.
We are coming to fl mabe in oct.If all open.
You'll have a great time!
I love Hawaii. Been going to Oahu since 2001 to visit family, but, the reality is that Waikiki is full of rundown hotels that need to be renovated or replaced with new ones. Now they all want to charge us for resort fees that are included in the hotel price, like, use of pool, cable tv, toilet paper and so on. Also charge around $50 to park your car rental if you have one, per night. Than you have a funky smelly room, with poor lighting and bad A/C and don’t forget the leaky bathroom with about ten pounds of silicone around sink, toilet and bathtub. Some or most of them won’t tell about their so called resort fees until you check in or out. It’s all a ripoff, and that’s why I don’t go there anymore. Instead we go to Mexico where you get a beautiful hotel room with everything included. In other words, all inclusive, food and drinks…
Did you even watch the video?
How was May in hawaii.
We were there in March
I just got check and I have to pay almost $200 dollar per night, how can I get the cheap price as you said??
Wow, are they still offering a discount if you stay 6 nights? They might be higher now than they were before, but I'm sure they are still a bargain compared to other hotels in the area
Everything has gone up in the last year
Think I'll stick with Halekulani.
Good for you. If that's your budget, bless your heart
How noisy were the motorcycles??
Great question! Didn't notice them a single time. Maybe it would have been worse if we had been on the 2nd floor? Honestly, the rooms were quiet, even the walls between the room. Our two adult kids were in the room right next to us, and we didn't hear them the entire week
Thank you for watching!
Hawaii. They have a pool?
Nope, but the Beach is so close
No. But the Royal Grove across the street has one. It's somewhat more expensive.
Do they take cash.
not sure, you should ask them!
Hey sold 1 Star$70.
I've learned through this experience how deceptive the star ratings are. The term one star might scare some people off, but it just depends on what amenities you find important.
@@EscapingtheEmptyNest Very True,I like to look at the location,amenities and read the reviews.I've stayed in 2 stars I liked alot better than 4 stars I've stayed in.
Looks a bargin !
it was! I'd go back there anytime
Escaping the empty nest? Two rooms? Seems like you took the nest with you.
This time yes. It was our daughter's graduation gift.
Doesn’t smell. Feet don’t stick to floor. Clean. Pass!! Two short blocks to the beach. In freaking Hawaii?? Pass+++++!!
exactly!!
This hotel isn't $70/night anymore. Trust me, I checked prices. The prices I saw were about 3 times that.
Not surprised to hear that, but it's still a bargain compared to other hotels in the area. We went during covid, so every hotel was slashing prices.
I just looked, and the rare for the same room I stayed in at the same time of year for the same length of time is $143 a night. Sure, it's doubled, but that's still not bad at all
Nice couple, but why do people travel to Hawaii (of all places) looking for a "bargain"?? Either save save save, or stay home until you're financially ready! I've been there and done that, but I never went over there with expectations of bargains & freebies! smh
because if you find a great hotel you can afford, it might make the difference between staying 4 nights or 7. Nothing wrong with having a budget that allows you have an amazing vacation. Not everyone has an unlimited budget
Awesome! Lovely review- never would have considered this hotel, but really can't beat the price!
Thanks for watching, glad we could help!