2001 Vancouver Dr, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | (251) 219-4428
Quaint historic property retains classic decor
Free breakfast includes eggs, bacon, pancakes, and fresh fruit
Heated saltwater pool in lagoon-like garden setting
Cozy indoor and outdoor seating areas
Unique, individually decorated rooms with flat-screen TVs
Free parking and Wi-Fi in common areas
No children under 12 policy makes for romantic atmosphere (con for some)
Free Wi-Fi doesn't reach all of the rooms
Classic decor can feel stuffy to some
Dated furnishings and fixtures, particularly in the bathrooms (which have low, slanted ceilings)
Not within walking distance to Waikiki and its beaches
No full restaurant or gym
The Manoa Valley Inn is a mid-range bed and breakfast in a residential neighborhood of Honolulu. The post-Victorian property has seven uniquely decorated rooms that, like the rest of the inn, have a mix of antique furnishings and kitschy pieces. The family running the B&B provide a cozy, welcoming atmosphere and a large breakfast with both hot and cold options. For a unique experience in a less busy area of Honolulu, the inn is a good choice, but guests will need a car to get to the beach and other parts of the city.
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Scene
Floral wallpaper, cherub figures, and fringe lamps decorate the historic B&B
Built in 1915 and having undergone building updates since, the Manoa Valley Inn was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. There's a porch with white wicker furniture and floral cushions next to red lamps with fringe shades. The interior decor features large chandeliers, Victorian chairs, a charming grandfather clock, and flower-patterned wallpaper. The seven guest rooms have similarly grandiose decor that might be a bit frou-frou and chaotic for some guests. The atmosphere is friendly and familiar, and the owners live on-site along with their two dogs and a black cat.
Location
In the residential neighborhood Manoa Valley, across from the University of Hawaii at Manoa
The historic property is located in Manoa Valley, a residential neighborhood of Honolulu. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is a five-minute walk away. A car is necessary to get around and the main freeway, the H1, is a one-minute drive away. Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, and the Honolulu International Airport are all within a 15-minute drive from the property. For guests wanting a quiet, calm spot to retire after exploring Honolulu, this is a solid choice.
Rooms
Seven uniquely decorated rooms with private bathrooms
Each of the seven rooms at Manoa Valley Inn is uniquely decorated, and many have floral decor and lovely views of the surrounding area. All of the rooms have private bathrooms, but the Dole Junior Suite's bathtub is under a slanted ceiling, so standing up is not an option. Fixtures are dated and worn, but clean. Frilly curtains, flower-patterned bedspreads, and wallpaper lend a feminine vibe, but also provide a homey ambiance. The antique furnishings, such as Victorian chairs and King bed frames, are starkly contrasted by modern flat-screen TVs.
Features
Family-run historic house with heated pool and big breakfast
The B&B's indoor common area is filled with large white wicker chairs and floral decor and there's an outdoor seating area with a bench, a grill, and white wrought-iron tables next to a globe and cherub figurines. An outdoor pool filled with heated saltwater is surrounded by plants and trees, which adds to the tropical atmosphere. There's also a small, soft-flowing waterfall under a straw canopy. The daily breakfast includes an assortment of eggs, meats, and breads as well as pancakes, and gets good reviews from guests. There's no full restaurant, however, or gym.
