2Bed/2Bath Penthouse Ocean/Diamond Head views, near Convention Center

You'll be sitting on top of the world at this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath Penthouse with an open living room and fully-equipped kitchen.

The jaw-dropping 270-degree view includes Diamond Head, a sweeping ocean view, the Ala Wai Canal, the Ala Wai golf course, Ft DeRussy Park, the beautiful Koolau Mountain range, and both sunrises and sunsets!

This is a legal vacation rental property managed by a licensed real estate broker with over 20 years of experience with Hawaii vacation rentals. You won't have to worry if your rental will be there when you arrive.

The penthouse is excellent for families and friends; less expensive than a hotel, it features a full kitchen, and at over 1,000 square feet (large by Waikiki standards), the penthouse comfortably accommodates 6. The ocean-side primary bedroom has a king bed, the Diamond Head-side primary bedroom has two full beds, and the living room has a new high-quality Queen sofa bed. In addition, we have a crib available at no charge. The bedrooms, living/dining room and kitchen all have spectacular views. Every Friday night, you can watch the fireworks launched from the nearby Hilton Hawaiian Village, and on special occasions, you'll see a bigger show on Waikiki Beach.

You'll have a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, blender, coffee pot and grinder, pots and pans, silverware and just about anything else you need. To top it off, the kitchen has a panoramic ocean view!

One bathroom features a Japanese-style deep bathtub (furo) with a shower. The second bathroom has a walk-in shower. You'll also have your own washer and dryer in the penthouse.
A supply cabinet contains beach chairs, boogie boards, beach towels and assorted beach items.

You'll enjoy the huge recreation deck featuring a large swimming pool, hot tub, barbecue grills, picnic tables and lounge chairs. There are no resort fees to use these facilities. Also on site is a new fitness center, which is almost free: it only costs $5 for your entire stay (not per day).

There is a large flat-screen TV with cable service and a Roku device. The free high-speed WIFI is your private network, not shared with other units, and is powerful enough for the whole family to share their vacation experience.

The Hawaii Convention Center is within walking distance, as are the Hilton Hawaiian Village and other venues where conventions are held. If you need to conduct business while in Waikiki, there is a desk in one of the bedrooms and a nook in the dining area.

The Hawaiian Monarch is a mixture of hotel-owned and privately owned units. Our penthouse is privately owned, managed, and maintained. which means we can offer more personalized service and a higher standard of care. There are only three other penthouses on the same floor. Four elevators provide access.

Parking is available in the on-site parking garage. The garage is privately owned and the rate at the time of this writing is $45/day with full in and out privileges. Parking is not included in the rent, as most of our guests do not rent a car. The penthouse has a Walk Score of 92 (out of 100). Some guests rent a car for a day of exploring from one of the nearby car rental companies. Turo is available for car rentals, too.

The Hawaii Convention Center is within walking distance, as are the Hilton Hawaiian Village and other venues where conventions are held. If you need to conduct business while in Waikiki, there is a desk in one of the bedrooms and a nook in the dining area.

Within walking distance are many restaurants and shopping, including Ala Moana Shopping Center, resorts, grocery and convenience stores, music venues, sports bar, post office, green parks, Waikiki Beach Walk, and of course, Waikiki Beach itself!

Waikiki and the surrounding area have a gazillion things to do. Of course, there is the world's most famous beach. Many water sports are available, including surfing, paddleboarding, boogieboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, parasailing, and more. There is shopping for everything from souvenir trinkets to high-end luxury stores and everything in between.

Hear world-class music at many resorts, such as Blue Note Jazz Club, the Waikiki Shell, the Blaisdell Arena, and local musicians playing rock, jazz, and, of course, the soothing sound of Hawaiian music.

Honolulu has an extensive public bus system, and a bus stop is located across the street from the penthouse. Buses reach many areas over the island, including major destinations such as Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Chinatown, Honolulu Airport, Honolulu Zoo, The Aquarium and others.

In addition to all these visitor attractions, there is another reason to visit Hawaii: the rich Hawaiian culture. Aloha is a real thing, not just a buzzword. You'll know it when you experience it. We encourage you to learn about the culture and history through the many museums and to personally connect with the Hawaiian people.

Our local weatherperson likes to say we have 'the best weather on the planet.' Is it cold where you are? Come to Waikiki and warm up! Are you suffering from unbearable heat and humidity? Come to Waikiki and cool off! Our average daily temperature is in the low to mid-80s F (27 C) all year.

Please refer to the Amenities section for more information.

You can see an exact quote for your stay by entering your check-in date, check-out date, and number of guests in the box to the right and clicking Check Availability. We do not charge any resort fees or have any hidden fees. Parking is not included. VRBO/Homeaway has added the following text to all their listings: "Due Onsite: Extra charges may be applied by the property manager (including amounts related to optional goods and services)," however, we do not have any of those charges.

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Registration numbers:
GE-182-936-1664-01, TA-182-936-1664-01 , 1260140320126

444 Niu St PH202
Honolulu, HI 96815