Manoa Valley Inn

Home constructed in 1919 and converted into a bnb some time ago. Unfortunately, the previous owner was put out of business by covid and left this place in poor condition. Which is not obvious at first because it LOOKS beautiful. The current owner has been here 3-4 years. Night 1, first room “Davies”, third floor: Beautiful views of Downtown skyline. However, the AC was not cooling, the toilet (water) was turned off so not usable. Hot water to sink also turned off because faucet would not shut off and needed repair. I asked the innkeeper for another room and thought, why would she put me in a “non-functioning” room. Night 1, second room, third floor: The only room available (with working AC) was her son’s room (also on the 3rd floor) which was hastily cleaned and I moved in. No shower (tub only) but hey, the toilet and sink worked and the AC was cold. Bed very comfortable. Night 2 and 3 no issues. I will note that the breakfast was a big disappointment. No eggs available due to avian flu, but, Safeway had eggs in abundance. Pancakes weak (no eggs) and oatmeal was instant and also very week. But hey, I didn’t come here for the breakfast. Day 4, meltdown: While taking my afternoon siesta, I hear a noise and THERE WAS A RAT RUNNING ACROSS THE FLOOR! Talk about freaked out! I found the innkeeper and told her about “my friend”. She admitted she had seen rats on the property. She also said she had heard noises in the 3rd floor crawl space but thought they were birds or “something”! So why wouldn’t you call a professional and check this out? Night 4, third room, second floor: She offered me the best room in the house and I moved into it very bummed. The bed was not so good and the room was cool but no remote for the AC so it blared away all night. I could also see the AC vents were filthy with black residue. After a restless night I packed first thing in the morning and realized this room is directly below the “rat room” on the 3rd floor. That’s when I heard the rats above in the crawl space. I am so out of here!! This innkeeper is obviously in WAY over her head. I don’t think she is a bad person but she needs to find another line of work. I am contacting the Honolulu Department of Health.

You have to know what you are booking. I feel like a lot of the negative reviews on here are people expecting the 5 star Waikiki hotel experience when this is so much more. Its quaint, charming and Lisa is super accommodating. I would say your expectations should be similar to staying at a friend's house in Hawaii. You are sometimes greeted by a puppy when you walk in, sometimes Mr Whiskers (I'll never forget you Mr Whiskers). Lisa is always either fixing up or cleaning when you walk in and always greets you with a smile. The rooms are clean and well stocked, yes they are old but that's the charm. Breakfast was awesome, the backyard is serene.We just hope the pool will be back in action by our next trip- that was the only setback. We had an amazing time and will be back, 3 years and counting. Thank you for everything Monoa Valley Inn, thank you Lisa. You truly made our stay one of kind.

This Inn has wonderful potential . . . great location - quiet neighborhood near the University, close to freeway. The managers of the inn are doing their best and are sincere about their job and caring for each guest. However, the pictures are very deceiving . . . the inn is very old as it should be as it is an historical property. But, it needs quite a few updates to be anywhere near the photos presented! There is even a letter stating that when you arrive in your room. I will admit, the beds are comfortable and TV works fine. Breakfast was just adequate as they could do a lot more with selection, presentation and preparation. Some fresh Hawaiian fruit should be offered at the very least.

This Inn has wonderful potential . . . great location - quiet neighborhood near the University, close to freeway. The managers of the inn are doing their best and are sincere about their job and caring for each guest. However, the pictures are very deceiving . . . the inn is very old as it should be as it is an historical property. But, it needs quite a few updates to be anywhere near the photos presented! There is even a letter stating that when you arrive in your room. I will admit, the beds are comfortable and TV works fine. Breakfast was just adequate as they could do a lot more with selection, presentation and preparation. Some fresh Hawaiian fruit should be offered at the very least. One other note worthy issue . . . beware of cancelation policy as I cannot find it posted anywhere, but yet there seems to be a one or two week non-refundable policy in effect and we therefore lost part of payment when we made a last minute change.

If you need everything to be pristine & new do t go here …BUT… if you love historic architecture with all the quirky charm and character that old buildings bring, you may well fall in love with Manoa Valley Inn. It is being restored and the room pictures and names don’t necessarily match up but it is a work in progress! The staff were so kind and helpful and we cannot wait to go back. Next time I want to stay longer!|I absolutely LOVED my time here!

I enjoyed this hidden gem located just two miles away from busy tourist packed Waikiki. The house is a real Victorian mansion and my room was very cute. Lisa, the owner, is very friendly, welcoming and caring. Highly recommend for those seeking an authentic experience, quietness and romantic.

Both the Uber driver & I went ‘Wow’ as the car pulled into the imposing driveway. This gracious inn built in 1919 retains the architectural style of the era. Set high on a hill, surrounded by trees, the inn looks over Waikiki in the distance. Very peaceful. The rooms are huge, bed super comfortable, service warm & friendly. Lisa is renovating but it didn’t impact on me, except that the lowered price was great. If you appreciate heritage & nature you’ll love it here. Wish I’d had a car & more time to explore the Manoa Falls trail

Where to begin! Yes, once upon a time, my wife and I stayed at the Manoa Inn on our 1st year wedding anniversary. In July of this year (2024), we returned to the Inn to celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary! We couldn't be any more happy with our stay! Our suite was nice and roomy, with all the necessities! Ms. Lisa, the Inn's new proprietor, and her entire staff, were very cordial and very accommodating - we can't say enough about how courteous and welcoming they all were! As it turned out, my wife's Mom had just suddenly passed away right before our arrival, and we needed to double our occupancy at the Inn, to include our Keiki, who had to rush home from the Mainland. True to her reputation, Ms. Lisa "saved the day", not only by expediting the processing of our stay, in the rooms we wanted, she went above and beyond by offering her expert assistance in whatever we needed help with for our Mom's funeral services! Of course, these are the kind of compassionate gestures we will never forget, especially in our time of need! By the way, we're from Moloka'i, a.k.a., The Friendly Isle, so we feel we know the Aloha Spirit when we see it... Well, one thing's for sure: Ms. Lisa, and her amazing 'Ohana, genuinely live the Aloha Spirit, and we are grateful for them - maika'i! Mahalo nui loa e Aloha ke Akua!!!