We've stayed numerous times at the Waikiki Banyan, which is only a block away from sheltered beaches that are perfect for children to build sandcastles and romp in the waves. This is the first time we've stayed at a unit run by this property manager, and it was an excellent experience. Communication by email was always prompt and detailed, and the fees and payment schedule were clearly outlined. When we arrived at the airport, we phoned the Guest Host as requested and were met in the lobby of the Banyan by Mark, a friendly gentleman. Since we were already familiar with the complex, we didn't require additional information, but Mark was available to answer questions and the unit also had a binder containing information about local attractions.
Our unit was clean and modern, and the kitchen was well-stocked with utensils and appliances, including a blender that we used regularly to make breakfast smoothies. We all agreed that the kitchen was actually the nicest and best laid out that we'd seen at the Banyan.
The bedding situation worked out great. There was a single queen/king bed that my 4 yr old and I slept on, and a twin pullout bed (hidden in an ottoman) that my 11 yr old slept on. My sister slept on the pullout sofa bed.
The flooring was bamboo, which felt quite nice on our feet, and although we vacuumed every day to keep the errant sand at bay, what sand remained did not feel gritty or scratchy on the floor.
The air condition was a newer model and worked very well, keeping the unit comfortably cool during the day an evening.
Lastly, there were also some extra beach chairs, boogie boards, and play buckets/shovels that we made use of at the beach.
Overall, we had a wonderful time in Waikiki and in this suite. We were very pleased with and confident with our interactions with the property manager and would not hesitate to recommend this unit to anyone visiting Waikiki, and in particular families due to the location and kitchen amenities.