Can Your Family Book a Dorm Room Together at Waikiki Beachside Hostel

Steve Fagaly • September 17, 2025

Your Waikiki Basecamp Awaits Your Whole Crew

Short Answer: Yes, Families and Groups Can Book Dorm Rooms Together at Waikiki Beachside Hostel. However if you book a dorm room each guest has to be 18-years or older. If you have guests under 18-years old you must book a private room.

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Traveling with your crew to Waikiki and want to stay together without blowing the budget?
At Waikiki Beachside Hostel, families and groups can share a dorm if they plan ahead. Regular priced dorm beds can be booked for up to eight people when available, discounted beds must be paid one person at a time, and four person private rooms offer a simple all together option. Female only and co ed dorms are available, and couples can share a dorm with separate charges.

Can groups or families book a dorm room together

Traveling with family or friends is more fun when you can stay close. Waikiki Beachside Hostel welcomes groups and families who plan early. You can book multiple beds in regular priced dorms for up to eight people when space is open, choose discounted beds one person at a time, or switch to a four person private room for more privacy.

Booking paths at a glance

  • Regular priced dorm beds: Book up to 8 people in one reservation when available.
  • Discounted dorm beds: Pay for 1 person at a time. This is best for solo travelers or very small groups who do not need a single combined booking.
  • Four person private rooms: A great choice for families or small groups who want a room to themselves.


Why early booking matters

  • Groups fill rooms fast in Waikiki, especially during holidays and school breaks.
  • Booking early improves your chance to keep your group together in the same dorm.
  • Larger groups should plan timelines and room types before airfare, then lock the beds.
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Room types for different needs

  • Female only dorms: Ideal for women who prefer a female only space.
  • Co ed dorms: Mixed gender dorms for groups that want to stay together.
  • Four person private rooms: Share a private space with your own group of four.


Can girls and boys share a dorm room
Yes, you can choose co ed dorm rooms. If your group prefers to split by gender, pick female only dorms for those who want that setting and co ed for the rest. Availability decides final placement, so early requests help.


Can couples sleep in the same dorm
Yes. Couples can share a dorm in the room type they choose. Each person will be charged. Booking both beds at the same time is the easiest way to stay together.

How to choose between discounted and regular priced beds

  • Pick regular priced beds if you want one reservation for up to 8 people when space allows.
  • Pick discounted beds if you are flexible and do not mind paying one person at a time. Note that separate payments do not hold a block for the whole group.
  • If staying together is the top priority, consider a four person private room to remove uncertainty.


Simple booking checklist

  • Decide your group size and ideal room type.
  • Choose dates and have a backup range.
  • If you need up to 8 beds together, aim for regular priced dorms and book early.
  • If you are a group of four, compare a private room with four individual dorm beds.
  • Share your preferences for female only or co ed at the time of booking.
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Group reservations for 16 or more

For groups of 16 or more guests, please email us to arrange your booking. Group reservations require a 50% deposit to secure your stay. Failure to provide this deposit may result in cancellation.


Helpful links

Quick answers

  • Can Family Groups book dorm rooms together: Yes, especially with early booking.
  • How many regular priced beds can one booking include: Up to 8 people when available.
  • Can I book discounted beds for my whole group at once: No. Discounted beds must be paid for one person at a time.
  • Are there private rooms: Yes. Four person private rooms are available.
  • Can couples share a dorm: Yes, each person is charged.
  • Room options by gender: Female only or co ed dorm rooms.


Tips to keep your group together

  • Book as soon as you have dates.
  • Choose regular priced beds to place up to 8 people on one booking when space is open.
  • Use four person private rooms for families or friends who want a door they can close.
  • If your group is 16 or more, email the hostel to set up a group reservation and the deposit.
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