Small private room in shared apt.

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  Keisuke

  Great stay and great service for the great deal! Plus people were really friendly!

  What is more, the place has nice access to food 1 min to 7 and 11 where you can enjoy nice Japanese food, and 3 min to supermarket!

  I want to come back again.

  Kei

  March 2014
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  Jiayang

  Great location with on site parking available, 7-11 and other grocery are right across street. No air-con, but no big deal since fan will do its job. Richard is very easy to talk with, I customized my stay periods with no problem. Very satisfied.

  January 2014
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  Guido

  Richard's accoamodition is very good located. It's a high amenity-district.
  The beach is easy to reach and so is down town. Richard is very helpful and Maria meals are from heaven. There it was like to be in a wonderful dream. Thank you very much and Happy New Year.-

  December 2013
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  Alfred

  the place was ok,to me i like walking/running it was central near shops and it had every thing in it that i need it,it was good for what i paid for,if i have to go back to honolulu thats wear i will stay. :)

  December 2013
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  Yung Jui

  Nice room~~~nice bed~~~~everything is nice~~~~I mus come again one day!!!!

  November 2013
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  Leslie Anne

  This is a good place to stay in if you're in the island for errands or business, and you want an inexpensive place. It's very accessible to grocery stores, churches, shopping centers and bus stops. It's even near a bike shop if you're interested in renting one. Place is around 15-20 mins bus ride from downtown honolulu. It's is good and the people are nice.

  November 2013
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  Марина

  I didn't have chance to see Richard during my stay. But the other staff of Plumeria House was very friendly and welcoming. The room was ready to my arrival. I would be glad to come back again.

  September 2013
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  Gary

  my first time ever at a hostel..ended up being a lot more then I expected..Richard and his staff were extremely accomodating. the property was comfortable.saturday bbq dinners made it all the more comfortable..if I ever have the need to I will make it a point to schedule my stay at the plumeria....

  September 2013
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  Kewana

  This place is well run and a totally comfortable room and apartment. I was upgraded to a larger double room and it was secure, clean had a small fridge in the room and a tv and double bed. This is the type of place I would live at long term mainly because of the affordability and it just feels like a regular flat/apartment rather than a holiday room or hostel. Very close to a major supermarket, a 10 minute stroll to Ala Moana beach park which is never crowded, and is surrounded by park land instead of high rises, I stayed in the 5 bedroom apartment and had no problems at all. The place is an older style block of flats but everything is well maintained and great value for money. It's still quite far from Waikiki but i usually caught the bus for $2.50 from across the road.

  August 2013
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  Mack

  Friendly place, within walking distance from just about everything in Honolulu! Richard, the rest of the staff, and the other tenants were great, very helpful and welcoming. Would stay here again, especially traveling alone like I did. The only hitch the entire trip was around the office hours - plan ahead and you will not have a problem.

  May 2013

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  Wil

  Richard and Maria are amazing hosts. I met cool people in Plumeria House. That's all I've asked for and I got it. Plumeria is so close to everything and easy to get around.

  I will come back for sure.

  Wil

  March 2014
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  Kit

  I enjoyed my stay. The apartment was very clean. Before coming I was aware that Honolulu has cockroaches. But there was none in the apartment, thanks to the regular spraying and cleaning done by the staff. The kitchen is well equipped so that was really great. The staff are all very helpful and friendly. The Saturday barbecue was also very nice.

  The hostel is >30min walk from Waikiki in a local area that looks less well-off than the touristy sites. But it is near a couple bus stops and that's all you need for a budget travel! There were also a grocery store and a convenient store just across the street.

  I requested for changes in move-in/move-out date twice as my reservation was made early in advance. Richard was very accommodating that I had my changes approved. I also had to check-in late at night. Some hostels wouldn't care if you are going to sleep on the street - if you are coming in late and you are not getting the room. Not for this one. I was let in with a late fee. I am really thankful for the staff who checked me in!

  The only inconvenience I had experienced was the internet - it was intermittent. Sometimes it was good enough for booking flights and searching for sights. Sometimes I just couldn't get anything from the internet.

  Also one should take note that the office doesn't open early in the morning and it closes at around sunset. But Aloha! Can't expect hotel style office service for a local hostel. Do plan ahead and pay attention if there are things you need from the office.

  Another minor point: the one surprise I got when I saw the room is that - it did not look like what was shown on the photo. There was no TV but there was a fridge. The bed was a twin bed. Anyway the room was in fact really spacious for me. And a fridge is more useful than a TV so I really can't complain! This doesn't bother me at all. Perhaps my room change requests put me into a different room.

  March 2014
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  Anna

  My stay in Plumeria was fantastic. Just arrived on a Saturday and they had a bbq on the patio (all cooked by Maria), which saved my day because I was really tired to go out for food. Nice people and free food really made my jet lag better. It is far from Waikiki, although easy to get by bus, but it's cheaper and perfectly ok, and you can have good conversations with people staying there. Perfect for long stays or for people that want to stay in Honolulu short and leave right away to explore the rest of the island.

  March 2014
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  Wendy

  The host was very easy to communicate with prior to arrival. Email contact clearly explained how to get from the airport and what to do if arriving out of hours. I stayed in a private room in a shared unit with an ongoing resident/worker. She (Maria) was great. Welcoming and helpful.
  The airport travel cost was higher than anticipated.
  I did feel overwhelmed arriving 'out of hours' on a Sunday morning as you need to then use the public phone which I could not immediately locate and then couldn't figure out how to use (it's been a long time).
  This is very basic accommodation, beds good, unit clean enough, grounds unkempt. However it did work for me.

  February 2014
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  Leon

  Richard's place was a promised. Quiet, respectful even though shared units. It was safe and convenient. Richard promptly refunded my security deposit. No problems. Extremely convenient location. I was able to locate a permanent place while there. Thank you (website hidden). No roaches at all. If you are familiar with Hawaii, you know roaches thrive simply due to weather conditions. It's not necessarily a sign of cleanliness. At Richards place I saw NONE during my 10 day stay. Remarkable.

  February 2014
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  Cecily

  The Plumeria House is an excellent value in Honolulu and I've experienced a real Aloha spirit during my stay here.

  January 2014
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  Joseph

  I must admit that at first I was wondering if this was for me. It is not Waikiki (though it's not far). I also hadn't had housemates since college (long time ago).

  I was very pleasantly surprised. My room and remainder of the apartment were clean and comfortable. It was like crashing at a friend's house! All of my dealings with the staff and other residents was very positive. I met some really cool folks of varying backgrounds.

  I stayed there for 10 days. I travel around the country a lot for business and I really enjoyed the fact that it was NOT like a hotel. You could strike up a conversation in the patio area outside of the apartment. I was there over a weekend, and they actually have a cookout where you meet your other "neighbors". If you have the opportunity, do it.

  I also liked having a full kitchen. Honolulu is not an inexpensive place to eat, so being able to go to the grocery store and cook some of your own meals was not only cheaper, but more healthy as well.

  The folks at Plumeria definitely have Aloha. I would stay there again without hesitation.

  The ONLY reason I gave 3 stars instead of 5 is so people don't get the impression that it's a resort. But it IS homey.

  January 2014
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  Satsuki

  宿泊費を節約して英会話の練習ができる宿です。バスルームとキッチンがシェアで、土曜の夜にプチパーティーがあるからです。日本人はほとんど来ないそうです。家や仕事探し中の方、住み込んでいる人など様々な人が宿泊しています。困った時、他の宿泊者が力になってくれました。スタッフも親切です。適度な距離感はありますが、話しかければ応えてくれるという印象です。この宿についてのその他の評価は、他のレビューが参考になります。

  January 2014

  

  Response from Richard:

  Aloha, Satsuki,
  Thank you very much for your nice comments (below) that AirBnB sent me from you. And thank you for staying at The Plumeria!
  Come back and visit us again sometime!!
  Sincerely,
  Richard
  "I wrote the comment in Japanese so that more Japanese guests would visit the Plumeria Hostel. “The staff and guests are nice, and helpful. You can learn English conversation through the contact with them” is what I wrote. Japanese people like learning English, I swear. Thank you for your help and Saturday BBQ."

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  Steven

  I stayed here for a week for the Honolulu Marathon. The corner room I got was quiet with no issues. Pretty much exactly as described and the pictures accurately reflect the actual room. The room was kept cool as there were two fans: ceiling fan and mounted window fan. Although the place does show its age, it is very well maintained.

  They offer a free bbq on saturdays with great food! Not the cheap budget bbqs. This is a great freebie for travellers on a budget! Richard and his staff were polite and helpful.
  The location is convenient as it is right in the middle of everything – 2-3 miles from downtown, ala moana, Waikiki. Also nearby are grocery stores, restaurants, convenience stores, and gas stations.

  Overall: Good value for the price if you are on the budget. If are not looking for luxury and want a private room with a kitchen, this is for you.

  December 2013
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  Rosa

  I didn't meet Richard, but there are another great host and members. The room is larger than I expected and calm. No bugs and dirty. The only thing that I felt uncomfortable is poor wifi speed.
  Thank you all!

  October 2013

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