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Moanalua Hillside Apartments in Honolulu, HI

Moanalua Hillside Apartments is an independent living community in Honolulu, HI.

Information last verified:

1229 Ala Kapuna St # 101, Honolulu, HI 96819

To contact a resident: (808) 839-0341

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.4 from 120 reviews
5 stars
68
4 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Moanalua Hillside Apartments

common 27 reviews mention this

Maintenance response is often praised

Residents often describe fast, professional maintenance when something breaks.

A recurring theme across reviews is that maintenance visits tend to be quick and effective, with several residents specifically calling out technicians like Bond and Frank for plumbing, drains, and appliance repairs. Multiple reviews describe clear communication during the service process and follow-through until the issue is fully handled. A few residents also mention how quickly new problems were addressed after a work order was submitted.

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff and security feel welcoming

Many residents say the team and security are friendly and helpful day to day.

Residents frequently mention a welcoming, responsive staff presence, including leasing and resident-services personnel and the on-site security team. Several reviews single out individuals by name for being polite, communicative, and willing to help with access or resident concerns. Reviews also describe a sense of reassurance from having security on site.

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Parking and towing drive complaints

Parking rules and towing are a major source of frustration.

Parking shows up as the most consistent complaint, with residents describing limited availability and confusion around reserved versus unreserved spaces. Many reviews connect the situation to towing and warn that cars may be towed even when residents believe they are following the rules. Several residents also describe how the policy affects guests and makes it harder to come and go, especially with more than one vehicle.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Bugs and pest issues appear in reviews

Some residents report recurring pest problems that were not fully resolved.

While some residents praise maintenance for fixes, other reviews describe roach or bug problems and say pest control is not sufficient. A few residents also tie pest concerns to their overall dissatisfaction with the apartment conditions. These comments emphasize that the issue repeated or persisted despite attempts to address it.

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Noise and smoking concerns recur

Several reviews mention persistent disruptions and odor from nearby smoking.

A subset of reviews describe noise disturbances from neighbors, including loud music and general activity. Others specifically mention marijuana odor and say management action did not feel effective over time. Together, these comments paint a picture of disruption that affected daily comfort for some residents.

common 2 reviews mention this

Location and nearby services

Residents mention location convenience alongside daily-life concerns.

Some reviews note that the complex’s location helps with getting to work and nearby needs. Nearby options include medical facilities and parks that are close by by car. Still, reviews that focus on convenience do not dismiss the recurring concerns raised about parking and building conditions.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Transportation

  • Honolulu International (4 miles away) Honolulu International (4 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Women's Health Clinic - VA Honolulu (0.2 miles)
  • Melanie M Lau MD - Lau & Shigezawa MDS (0.5 miles)
  • Community Living Center (Formerlly Center for Aging) (0.8 miles)
  • McKoy, James Dr-Kaiser Mapunapuna Clinic (1.5 miles)
  • Aloha Vision Consultants (2.1 miles)
  • Pali Momi Neurology Clinic (2.7 miles)
  • Maluhia Health Center (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center (0.3 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (0.3 miles)
  • Sparks M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center (0.8 miles)
  • Asn Consulting Services (0.8 miles)
  • Tripler Orthopedics (0.9 miles)
  • Hmce (4 miles)
  • Kuakini Medical Center (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Zee Medical Service (0.4 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (2 miles)
  • Times Supermarkets (2 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Longs Drugs (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ani's Bake Shop (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • Restaurant 604 (2.3 miles)
  • Leahi Market (2.8 miles)

Parks

  • Salt Lake District Park (1.2 miles)
  • Neal S. Blaisdell Park (3.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Philomena Church (1.7 miles)
  • Community Lutheran Church Wels (2.1 miles)
  • Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii (4.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • The Bishop Museum Café by Highway Inn (3 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Hertz Rent A Car (2.7 miles)
  • United Airlines (2.8 miles)
  • TSA Security Check Point (2.8 miles)
  • Baggage Claim 9-11 (2.8 miles)
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) (2.8 miles)
  • Terminal 1 (2.8 miles)
  • Diamond Head Concourse (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Sharkey Theater (2.8 miles)
  • Regal Dole Cannery ScreenX, 4DX, IMAX & RPX (4 miles)

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