
Ala Wai Mansion
Preliminary Information – Full Audit Pending
This buildings features were determined from publicly available data, including MLS listings. While we cross-referenced additional data sources, it still likely contains incomplete or inaccurate information, as it has not yet been personally verified.
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Ala Wai Mansion
Building Overview
Ala Wai Mansion in Waikiki — 10-floor concrete building (1971) with ocean and Diamond Head views.

About Ala Wai Mansion
Ala Wai Mansion is a 10-story concrete residential building located in the West Waikiki neighborhood of Waikiki. According to available records, the building was constructed in 1971 and contains a total of 34 units.
Key features include one elevator, split and window air conditioning, and documented views of the ocean, mountains, Diamond Head, and sunsets. The building is managed by Hawaiiana Management Company, Ltd. and allows pets. Short-term rentals are not permitted per the available data.
Based on MLS data, parking is available, covered, and assigned. Buyers should verify all building features, rules, fees, and other details with the management company or their agent, as this summary reflects only the information provided in the MLS records.
Building Features & Data Confidence
All features from MLS data with AI-assisted confidence analysis. Click each category to expand and see details.
All available MLS records for this building consistently show a construction year of 1971. None of the public remarks suggest a different build year or a complete reconstruction that would override this data.
Multiple remarks describe the building as Waikiki's iconic boutique building "Ala Wai Mansion" with "10 floors." Penthouse listings and references to units "one floor under the penthouse" align with the 10-story structure. No remarks suggest a different floor count.
Remarks repeatedly describe Ala Wai Mansion as a boutique building with "4 units per floor" and indicate there are only two units on the penthouse level. Given the explicitly stated 10 floors, the most consistent interpretation is about 34 total units (eight 4-unit floors below the penthouse and two penthouse units). No agent remarks give a different total unit number.
Remarks use general language suitable for both investors and owner-occupants but never give a percentage (e.g., '80% owner occupied' or 'majority owner occupied'). Without explicit figures, the prior value of 57% owner-occupancy is kept.
Remarks describe a 10-floor boutique building but never reference elevators or their number. Searched for 'elevator', 'lift', and similar terms with no results, so the prior count of 1 elevator is kept by default.
Calculated from the lowest association fee observed across all non-penthouse unit listings for this building.
Calculated from the highest association fee observed across all non-penthouse unit listings for this building.
Calculated from association fees observed in penthouse unit listings for this building.
One listing notes 'Maintenance fee includes ... and even AC!', but this appears to refer to electricity usage rather than a central AC system, and other listings only reference individual split AC units. With 0/12 MLS entries marking central AC in fees, there is strong evidence the building does not provide central AC as a distinct, HOA-included utility.
At least 4 of the 12 listings mention cable TV or cable as part of the maintenance/HOA fees (e.g., 'Maintenance fee includes ... Cable TV' and 'HOA includes electricity, cable TV, sewer, water and internet'). This aligns with 10 of 12 MLS records marking cable included, suggesting a consistent building-wide inclusion.
While no remarks spell out 'common area electricity,' the majority of MLS records mark OTCOEX as included in the association fee. Given standard condo practice and the consistency across multiple listings, common-area electricity is very likely covered by the maintenance fees.
Listings refer to 'FEE SIMPLE opportunity' and a leasehold that could convert to fee, which is inconsistent with a cooperative structure. The single MLS COOTAX checkbox is best interpreted as an error, so co-op taxes are not considered part of the maintenance fee for this building.
Multiple independent agents highlight electricity as a key included utility in the fees across various units and even penthouses. This is strongly corroborated by MLS checkbox data, indicating electricity is clearly an association-included expense building-wide.
All explicit utility inclusions mention electricity, water, sewer, cable, and internet, but never gas. Combined with 0/12 MLS records marking gas included, this strongly indicates gas is not part of the HOA-included utilities.
Remarks repeatedly list 'water' but never 'hot water' as an included utility, and the presence of WTRHTR on many listings suggests unit-specific water heaters. Following the guideline that in-unit heaters mean hot water is not a building-supplied utility, hot water is treated as not included in the maintenance fee.
Several agents independently advertise internet as part of the HOA inclusions, often alongside electricity, water, sewer, and cable. The consistent MLS marking across most listings supports that building-wide internet service is included in the association fees.
Although the building fronts the Ala Wai Canal, there is no textual evidence of dedicated marina facilities or marina fees included in maintenance costs. The single MARINA checkbox is likely a data-entry error, so marina access/fees are not treated as an association-included feature.
Across multiple independently written listings, sewer is consistently grouped with electricity, water, and other included utilities. The near-universal MLS marking reinforces that sewer charges are covered by the maintenance fees for this building.
Agents repeatedly emphasize that water is part of the HOA-covered utilities, often alongside electricity and sewer. This, combined with the strong MLS consensus, indicates that domestic water service is clearly included in the building’s maintenance fees.
There are no mentions of BBQ, grills, or outdoor cooking facilities in any remarks. With 0/12 MLS records marking BBQ, it is very likely the building has no dedicated BBQ amenity.
None of the 12 listings for this building mention any form of bicycle storage (bike room, bike racks, or bike storage) in either remarks or amenities. Given the consistent absence of this feature in current MLS data and descriptions, it is highly likely that Ala Wai Mansion does not have a dedicated bike storage amenity.
The canal is used as a view feature, not as a boating amenity, and agents do not mention dock access or moorings. With MARINA unchecked in all MLS entries, the building does not provide a boat dock or marina access.
Parking is described in detail while omitting any reference to a car wash facility. With CRWSH unchecked across all MLS listings, the building likely does not offer a car wash amenity.
Ala Wai Mansion is repeatedly called a boutique building with no hint of a clubhouse or community center. MLS data and remarks together strongly indicate there is no clubhouse.
The building is marketed as a boutique Waikiki property with practical features like secured parking and storage, but concierge or front desk services are never mentioned. The lack of MLS amenity flags further supports that there is no concierge service offered.
The building is clearly pet-friendly, yet no listing advertises a dedicated dog park or pet run. With DGPRK unchecked in every MLS record, a dog park is very unlikely.
Agents repeatedly highlight location, pet-friendliness, parking, and storage, but never mention a doorman or lobby attendant. Given the consistent absence of both textual references and the MLS doorman amenity, it is very likely this building does not have a doorman service.
None of the 12 unit remarks reference a gym, fitness center, or workout room. MLS amenities data (0/12 for EXEROO) supports that Ala Wai Mansion does not offer a dedicated exercise room.
Even though some units are marketed as luxury penthouses, there is no hint of limousine or building car service. The complete absence of LIMSER in MLS supports that no limo or house car service is provided.
All remarks focus on residential use and location, with nothing about business or meeting facilities. With no MLS checks for MEEROO, the building almost certainly lacks a dedicated meeting room.
At least 10 of 12 listings explicitly feature a 'wrap around lanai', 'spacious lanai', or similar outdoor lanai space, often highlighting substantial square footage (e.g., 268–290 sq ft). Multiple agents emphasize indoor/outdoor living and using the lanai for relaxing and views, confirming building units commonly have patio/deck-type lanais. This consistent cross-agent description outweighs the under-reported MLS checkbox data.
Although the location near the Ala Wai Canal offers walking opportunities, no listing describes a dedicated jogging or walking path as a building amenity. With WAJOPA unchecked in MLS, the building does not appear to have its own jogging path.
Listings target adult lifestyle conveniences rather than family play amenities, and none mention a tot lot or playground. The complete absence of PLYGRND in MLS indicates no playground on site.
All outdoor references are to lanais and wrap-around balconies, with no indication of ground-level or fenced yard areas for any unit. Given the boutique high-rise character of Ala Wai Mansion and the absence of any 'yard' language or PRIYAR flags, it is very likely the building does not offer private yard space. Buyers seeking a private yard would not find this building suitable based on available evidence.
A putting green is a highly marketable feature that would almost certainly be highlighted if present. Since no remarks or MLS entries reference it, the building does not have a putting green.
Remarks emphasize wraparound lanais and nearby Waikiki attractions rather than any on-site recreation deck or amenity space. The absence of RECARE in MLS and in remarks indicates no formal recreation area.
Unit descriptions focus on in-unit features, storage, and parking, with no mention of a rec room or game room. With RECROO unchecked in all MLS records, a shared recreation room is very unlikely.
The building is marketed as close to dining in Waikiki rather than having its own restaurant. MLS data and the consistent phrasing in remarks indicate there is no in-building restaurant.
While some units mention wraparound lanais and penthouse levels, no listing refers to common rooftop access or a roof deck. The absence of ROOFDCK in MLS supports that there is no shared rooftop amenity.
Listings do not advertise any spa-type facilities like saunas or steam rooms. Combined with 0/12 SAUNA checks in MLS, this indicates there is no sauna in the building.
Multiple independent listings describe building-provided storage such as 'Additional storage on floor', 'assigned storage locker', 'storage locker included', and 'extra storage space just outside the front door'. This is consistent with 7/12 MLS records marking storage/extra storage amenities, suggesting Ala Wai Mansion offers storage lockers or extra storage areas for units. Even if not every unit has one, buyers searching for buildings with storage units would find this building relevant.
Listings mention general storage options such as storage lockers and extra storage on the unit floor, but none specify dedicated surfboard or board storage facilities. I searched for terms like surfboard storage, board storage, surf storage, and combined bike/surfboard storage and found no matches. Based on this absence, the building is assumed not to have dedicated surfboard storage.
Ala Wai Mansion is described as a small boutique building with no reference to tennis courts in any of the 12 remarks. Given 11/12 listings omit TENCOU and there is no textual support, the building almost certainly has no tennis court.
Although no listing explicitly calls out a trash chute, half of the MLS records mark TRACHU for the building. Given the building type and multiple independent MLS checks, it is very likely Ala Wai Mansion has a common trash chute system.
Parking is described as 'one covered parking stall', 'assigned covered parking spot', and 'COVERED/SECURED parking', with no mention of any valet component. For a 10-story boutique building in Waikiki, valet service would be a notable amenity and is almost certainly not present given complete silence in remarks and MLS. Evidence strongly indicates there is no valet service at this property.
Remarks highlight covered/secured parking but do not indicate that the entire property is enclosed by a wall, fence, or gate. With no explicit references to a gated or fenced complex and no MLS amenity selections for GATED or WALFEN, the evidence suggests the building does not have perimeter wall/fence security as a defining feature.
In a competitive Waikiki market, a whirlpool or spa would normally be a selling point, yet it is never mentioned. With WHIRLP unchecked in all MLS records, the building almost certainly lacks a whirlpool amenity.
None of the 12 analyzed listings for this building reference a pool, lap pool, or any swimming facility in the remarks. MLS amenity fields for pool are unchecked in all cases, suggesting there is no shared pool in this building. Given how prominently agents typically advertise pools in Waikiki, this consistent absence is strong evidence that a pool is not present.
A heated pool is not mentioned in any of the 12 sets of public remarks, and the MLS amenities and pool_features fields show no indications of heating. Since the building appears not to have a pool at all, it necessarily does not have a heated pool.
The remarks were checked for terms like 'salt water pool', 'saltwater pool', 'salt pool', or 'saline pool' and none were found. In the absence of any explicit reference, this building is assumed not to have a salt water pool.
In-unit laundry is strongly supported: MLS inclusions show washer/dryer in 12/12 current listings, and multiple remarks explicitly mention in-unit washer/dryer. This consistency across different listings and agents indicates that at least some units in Ala Wai Mansion offer in-unit laundry, making it a relevant searchable feature for buyers.
Across numerous listings, no remarks reference community/shared laundry, coin laundry, or a laundry room, even when other building amenities are described in detail. With only 1/12 MLS entries showing COMLAU against 11/12 omitting it and strong evidence of in-unit laundry instead, it is highly likely the building does not offer a separate community laundry facility.
Looked for terms such as 'coin laundry', 'card-operated laundry', 'laundry fee', or 'coin-op' and found no mentions. Since there is no evidence of paid community laundry in the remarks, this feature is set to false by default with moderate uncertainty.
Searched remarks for phrases like 'laundry on each floor', 'laundry room on every floor', or other shared laundry descriptions and found none. Repeated references to in-unit laundry suggest building-wide shared laundry on every floor is unlikely, but not definitively ruled out.
Multiple listings describe included parking such as 'one covered parking stall', '1 assigned parking stall', and 'one covered and secured parking space.' With every MLS record showing some form of parking and no 'NONE' entries, building parking is strongly supported across agents and listings.
Several units are marketed with specifically assigned stalls (e.g., '1 assigned parking stall', 'assigned covered parking spot'), and half of the MLS records are coded as ASSIGN. This indicates that the building offers designated/assigned parking spaces for at least some units.
Covered parking is repeatedly highlighted in remarks and nearly all MLS records, including phrases like 'one covered parking stall' and 'COVERED/SECURED parking.' This consistent pattern across many listings shows the building provides covered parking options.
I looked for terms like 'deeded parking', 'owned stall', or 'parking included in deed' and found none. Because parking is only described as assigned/covered/secured, it is treated as not explicitly deeded.
Across a large set of listings, no agent mentions EV charging or related infrastructure, and the EVCHRG checkbox is never used. Given how prominently such a feature is typically marketed, this strongly suggests the building does not currently offer EV charging stations.
I searched for phrases such as 'parking fee', 'monthly parking charge', or 'additional parking cost' and found no references. Without an explicit amount or statement, the monthly parking fee is unknown.
Listings focus on each unit’s own stall (covered, assigned, secured) and never mention guest or visitor parking. With 0/12 MLS guest codes and no textual references, it is very likely the building does not provide dedicated guest parking.
Multiple agents explicitly market 'secured parking' and 'covered and secured parking space', including a building-level note that 'not all units have secured parking.' This indicates that at least some parking in the building is behind a secure entry (e.g., gate or controlled access), even if MLS checkboxes weren’t updated.
Parking is consistently described as individual stalls or spots without any mention of tandem or back-to-back configurations. The absence of both MLS coding and textual references makes it likely that tandem parking is not a feature of this building.
Across all reviewed listings, there is no mention of valet or attended parking, and the VALET checkbox is never selected. Given how prominently valet amenities are usually advertised, this is strong evidence that the building does not offer valet parking.
I checked all remarks for any indication of a waitlist system for parking and found none. Given this absence and the presence of assigned/covered stalls, a formal parking waitlist is considered unlikely.
Public remarks focus on views, lanais, parking, and interior renovations but never mention keyed or fob-controlled elevator access. Combined with the absence of the elevator security amenity in all MLS entries, this indicates the building does not offer keyed elevator security as a notable feature.
Public remarks were reviewed for terms such as key card access, fob access, card reader, electronic access, or keycard entry and none were found. While 'secured parking' is mentioned, it does not clearly indicate a building-wide card/fob access system, so this feature is assumed not present based on available information.
Across 12 listings for Ala Wai Mansion, no remarks reference a security guard, 24/7 security, or on-site security staff. The corresponding MLS amenity box (SECGUA) is unchecked in all cases, which strongly suggests the building does not offer guard service.
The remarks were checked for indications of active security patrols, including phrases like security patrol, roving security, or patrol service, and none were present. In the absence of any explicit reference to such services, this feature is assumed not to exist in the building based on current data.
There is no explicit reference to video surveillance or security cameras in any of the 12 public remarks. With the MLS security system checkbox consistently left blank, the evidence points to the building not having a formal video security system as a marketed feature.
Across 12 listings, there are zero explicit references to central air or HVAC and no MLS central AC checkmarks. Multiple remarks highlight that only a few units have approved split AC, indicating cooling is not provided by a central system. Together this strongly supports that the building does not have central AC.
At least two listings specifically mention 'approved split AC in bedrooms,' and this matches 2 of 12 MLS records that check split AC. This shows that some units in the building have split systems, making split_ac a valid building-level feature.
While no remarks explicitly reference window units, 3 of 12 MLS records check the window AC inclusion. Given that basic AC details are often left out of remarks, this repeated MLS data implies that some units in the building have window AC.
Concrete construction is consistently marked (CONCRE) on 12 out of 12 listings for this 10‑story Ala Wai Mansion building. No remarks contradict this, and high‑rise Waikiki condominiums are typically reinforced concrete, so this is treated as a confirmed building characteristic.
Double‑wall construction appears on just 2 of 12 listings and is not supported or discussed in remarks, suggesting inconsistent agent use rather than a defining structural type. Given the predominately concrete characterization, the building is treated as not double‑wall construction.
Hollow tile construction is absent from all MLS construction_materials selections (0/12 with HOLTIL) and from all public remarks. With consistent concrete labeling, hollow‑tile construction is considered not present as a defining building feature.
Masonry/stucco is never checked in MLS and not described in any of the remarks. The data pattern indicates the building is not characterized as masonry and stucco construction in this market/MLS context.
Steel frame is marked on just 1 out of 12 listings, while all consistently show concrete construction and remarks never mention a steel frame. The overwhelming MLS pattern and typical local construction practices indicate the building is not steel‑frame.
Despite the likelihood of some form of concrete foundation, the specific MLS SLAB construction flag is never used for this building (0/12) and is not referenced in remarks. Following the MLS pattern, the building is treated as not having slab construction as a recorded feature.
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Wood frame construction is never checked in MLS (0/12 with WOOFRA) and is inconsistent with a 10‑story Waikiki condo tower. With no remarks suggesting wood framing, the building is treated as non‑wood‑frame construction.
Above‑ground construction is marked in MLS for 4 out of 12 units, and never explicitly contradicted. Although not universal across listings, the repeated checkbox use suggests the building is recognized in MLS as having above‑ground construction elements.
Brick construction is never selected in MLS and is not mentioned anywhere in the remarks across 12 listings. Given the market norms and data, the building is treated as not having brick construction.
No MLS listing marks single wall, and remarks never mention it; single‑wall is generally limited to older low‑rise Hawaii homes, not concrete condo towers. This building is therefore treated as not having single‑wall construction.
I searched for STR-related terms and also for minimum stay language like '30-day minimum' but found no explicit policy either way. Since legal STR is typically highlighted when allowed and that language is absent, short-term rentals are treated as not allowed.
I looked for phrases like 'hotel rental program', 'managed by hotel', or 'rental pool' and found none. Combined with lack of STR indications, there is no evidence of any hotel rental pool in this building.
I searched for language such as 'mandatory hotel pool', 'required to participate', or 'must be in rental program' and found nothing. With no evidence of even an optional hotel pool, mandatory participation is ruled out.
One set of remarks calls a unit an "amazing FEE SIMPLE opportunity," confirming that some units in Ala Wai Mansion are fee simple. Across the provided 12 listings, at least 1 is clearly FS and 2 are clearly LH, showing a mix of tenure types in the building. Buyers can therefore find fee simple units here even though some units remain leasehold.
At least two listings clearly describe leasehold tenure, including phrases like "lease until 2050" and references to a past renegotiation where the leasehold was offered for conversion to fee simple. Among the three tenure-specified listings in these remarks, 2 are LH and 1 is FS, confirming that leasehold units (with a lease currently going to 2050) are present alongside fee simple units. This mixed-tenure profile is important for buyers evaluating long-term ownership and lease terms.
Multiple references confirm that leasehold units in this building have a land lease running until 2050. No remarks indicate any later extension, so 2050 is used as the lease expiry year.
I searched for VA-specific terms like 'VA approved', 'VA financing', and 'VA loans' in all remarks and found none. In the absence of explicit statements, the building is treated as not VA-approved.
Listings specify various utilities included in HOA fees but do not state 'fully insured', 'full insurance', or 'walls-in' coverage. With no explicit evidence of comprehensive building insurance, this is marked as not fully insured by HOA.
Agents do not reference fire sprinklers or fire suppression systems in any of the provided public remarks. Given the lack of mention and unchecked MLS amenity fields, there is insufficient evidence to confidently state whether a building-wide sprinkler system exists.
Across all listings there is no reference to a completed or passed fire/life safety evaluation (e.g., 'FLSE passed', 'fire safety certified'). In the absence of any such mention, this is assumed not completed or not advertised as a selling point.
Flood zone determined from official FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) data using building coordinates, not from agent-reported listing data.
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Several independently written listings describe ocean exposure, including 'sweeping views of Waikiki Beach' and 'breathtaking views of ... the ocean,' as well as a 'peekaboo ocean view.' Together with 2/12 MLS entries tagging OCEAN, this shows that at least some units in Ala Wai Mansion have ocean views.
Multiple listings clearly call out mountain vistas such as the 'majestic Koolau Mountain Range' and 'views of ... the Mountains.' With 8/12 MLS entries tagging MOUNTAIN, mountain views are a consistent feature of this building.
Diamond Head is explicitly referenced in numerous remarks, including 'iconic Diamond Head' and 'sweeping views ... towards Diamond Head.' Alongside 3/12 MLS entries tagging DIAMOND HEAD, this confirms that some units offer Diamond Head views.
Cityscape views are highlighted in remarks such as 'views of ... the City' and 'Honolulu city lights by night.' With 9/12 MLS listings marking CITY, city views are clearly common in this building.
Descriptions like 'sweeping views of Waikiki Beach' indicate more than just a distant ocean, implying shoreline/coastline visibility. Along with 2/12 MLS entries marking COASTLINE, this suggests that some units enjoy coastline views.
Agents consistently focus on canal, ocean, mountain, Diamond Head, and city views without any references to garden or courtyard outlooks. With no MLS entries tagging GARDEN, there is no evidence that garden views are a notable feature of this building.
No remarks directly mention 'golf course,' but 2/12 MLS entries mark GOLF COURSE as a view type. Given the building's location along the Ala Wai near the golf course, it's likely that some units enjoy at least partial golf course views.
The Ala Wai Canal is repeatedly mentioned as a primary view ('breathtaking views of Ala Wai Canal,' 'views of Ala Wai Canal'). Combined with 6/12 MLS entries tagging MARINA/CANAL, this confirms marina/canal-type views for the building.
At least one agent explicitly advertises 'views of ... sunrise,' indicating an eastern exposure from some units. Together with 3/12 MLS entries tagging SUNRISE, this supports that some units in the building offer sunrise views.
While no remark literally mentions 'sunset,' several describe wide panoramas and 180-degree views, which often include evening exposure. With 3/12 MLS listings checking SUNSET, some units likely offer sunset views.
Agents repeatedly highlight many view types (canal, ocean, mountains, Diamond Head, city, sunrise) but never mention a cemetery. Given the total absence of cemetery references in remarks and MLS tags, cemetery views are very unlikely for this building.
There are detailed view descriptions but no statement that residents can watch Friday night fireworks from the units or lanais. I specifically looked for mentions of 'fireworks' or watching fireworks from the building and found none.
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At least 6 of 12 listings clearly advertise the building as 'pet friendly' or having a 'pet-friendly policy', often in building-level descriptions rather than unit-specific exceptions. No listings contradict this or mention restrictions like 'no pets'. This consistent cross-listing language plus absence of NOPET flags supports that pets are allowed in the building.
A small minority of MLS entries flag a resident manager amenity, but no agent remarks describe an on-site or live-in manager. Because the evidence is sparse and could reflect inconsistent checkbox use, it is not possible to reliably confirm or deny the presence of a resident manager from the available data.
Remarks focus on residential use—'call this place home', 'full-time home', 'live and work', 'ideal for investors or owner occupants'—without any reference to nightly rentals or hotel management. The absence of condotel keywords and CONDOT coding across all listings strongly indicates Ala Wai Mansion is a standard condominium, not a condotel. Buyers looking specifically for condotel operations would not find them here based on current evidence.
One listing highlights a 'FEE SIMPLE opportunity' and another discusses leasehold renegotiation, both indicating condominium-style tenure rather than share-based cooperative ownership. No agent uses 'co-op', 'cooperative', or similar language across 12 listings, which would be expected if it were a co-op. Given this and only a single COOTAX flag, the building is best classified as a condo, not a cooperative.
Confidence levels are based on MLS checkbox data and AI analysis of listing remarks. High = strong evidence, Medium = some evidence, Low = limited or conflicting evidence. Buyers should always verify critical details independently.