Paradise Bay Resort

Location was wonderful-rooms were quiet except for roosters crowing in am. if you have your air conditioning on you probably can’t hear them.

what was shown as our room from Bookings.com is not what we received. This is a first time occurrence for me. We were supposed to have a suite with water view and a room with Mountain View-not what we received.

the resort is well kept and all the staff were helpful and friendly. the area is beautiful.

Because of COVID no food was served Breakfast was supposed to be included, but was no longer offered and the restaurant was closed. other similar properties had grab and go breakfasts. we were send an email about this prior to our stay. there was a kitchenette in our studio, but with one sauté pan and one pot and a very small fridge cooking was really difficult. the unit didn’t have an actual table, but a coffee table and couch Having to shop for food or driving several miles for meals took time from enjoying the area during our 3 night stay.Most communication was done using google docs.

We liked being on the East side of Oahu away from the chaos of Waikiki. Location is quiet and peaceful away from the crowds. Room, a small suite, was fine, not massive but big enough for two. Bed was very comfortable and there was a decent little kitchen sufficient to self cater for our 6 day stay. Bathroom was fine, shower only no bathtub. Room had a small balcony where you could sit out and look over the mountains, some rooms had sea views over the bay and much bigger balconies. 'Resort' term is a little ambitious, there are some canoeing facilities, a gym and yoga classes, we didn't use any of this but it was there. Overall we enjoyed our stay here and were happy with our choice, its expensive but not unreasonable for Oahu which is very expensive overall. You absolutely need a rental car here. We found the local access good, we ventured over to Pearl Harbour and Honolulu easily so being on the East side isn't an issue with a rental car. There are lots of much quieter beaches on the East side, you can spend a day on a mile long beach with about 10 people if you want.

Its described as a resort but doesn't have a bar or restaurant which it definitely needs. There aren't any restaurants in walking distance and those in the local area are more fast food. The near area is not really a holiday location which was a positive for us but if you dont have a car it would be very difficult. In bedroom air conditioner was noisy and didn't really cool the lounge.

Why we went, and what we were very pleased to see, was the stunning view from our waterfront cottage. Picture perfect. The cottage was clean with comfortable beds.

The cottages are divided in two with a very thin joining wall. On the first night we had loud neighbours, luckily the next few nights we had a quiet family.

The resort is located away from the hustle and bustle of the Waikiki area and was easy to get to everywhere. It’s immaculate grounds make it feel like you’re in a Hawaiian jungle. I always prefer to have a place where you have a little kitchenette or kitchen facilities and I loved that they provided a full coffee pot and a good size refrigerator. The beds were comfortable and the porch was really great looking over the bay.

The furnishings in the waterfront cottage were not designed for any kind of family to be inside. Which we were not most of the time. But at night if you wanted to watch a movie in the living room there’s not enough seating and it’s not very comfortable. Also, the parking was not great at all. We may do but it just seemed like it was always a struggle to find a place to park at least it was included in the cost. I am also not a big fan of a Jack and Jill bathroom split between two couples. But again we made it work. We were in Hawaii 😀

We booked this place after one night stay at Waikiki (mid-April 2021) and couldn’t feel better about it. Truly unique place located in the residential area. Super calm evenings, with no outside noise. Spacious room with balcony facing towards the mountains. In the kitchen, there was everything you would need. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom was fine. Large free parking, so we could easily park our rental RAM. Highly recommend if you want to escape big cities, traffic, stores and just relax.

We were staying in apartments and could hear neighbors very well. That’s because of two shared doors between the apartments. There was no breakfast which we were informed about prior the arrival. Prior to check-out, I found on my bank statement that I was charged more than should. However, that was settled on the reception with no issues and I got the refund the following day.

The setting was phenomenal - exactly what we were hoping for in a Hawaiian holiday! The peace and quiet of respectful guests and neighbours. The amenities helped us manage our dietary restrictions. The access to sea kayaks allowed us to have a unique first experience on the ocean. The king-sized beds provided very comfortable sleeps! Staff was helpful with check-in and laundry.

We were sad to leave. Wish we had spent our entire holiday with you!!! We could have enjoyed so much more with you - the sandbar boat excursion and dinner- if we had had more time! Mahalo for the beautiful memories!

Loved this place! Got a free upgrade to a larger room with 2 bedrooms. Liked having a kitchenette even for a short stay. Would come back to stay here again. The free kayaks were a nice touch, I only wish I had stayed longer to try the other activities. The desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The fixtures are a bit dated, but it's clear that the resort has been well taken care of.

Next time I'll be sure to pack earplugs, for a) the roosters crowing in the morning and b) the rumbling of the air conditioning unit. These are things kind of beyond the hotel's control, so it wasn't a big deal to me - mostly just felt unprepared as a traveler!

The only resort on the east side that was near the water. A quiet place with a small kitchenette & a small porch with a great view. A swimming pool & hot tub was a welcoming site. A floating deck on the water was a nice touch. Staff & housekeeping were absolutely delightful!

Had to asked for morning coffee, clean towels & 24 hour notification to clean the room. A very steep incline to parking lot. Towels for swimming pool has to be picked from the office and return the towel after. outdoor chairs were so uncomfortable & were unraveling and the indoor chairs were just as uncomfortable! Too many uneven walk ways and lots of stairs to rooms. Shop for food & beverages before you arrive. 15 mins to the nearest grocery stores.

The views and the cottage were cozy and relaxing. Staff were super accommodating. I highly recommend the snorkeling and sand bar tour. Capt Rollen and Brian were fantastic and made the trip exceptionally enjoyable. Sea Turtles were so awesome to swim with! Definitely a must do item at the property. Relaxing pool and hot tub. We made the best of the facilities despite COVID challenges with no dining. Room had everything we needed. The property is well maintained and it was a very memorable stay with our family.

The road getting to the property isn’t the most pleasant to drive through. Although not the fault of the resort, it is a little rundown looking but once you reach the resort it’s nice.