Vacation Rental Properties for Investment and Possible Income

A condo hotel, also known as a hotel-condo or a ‘Condotel’, is a building, which is legally a condominium but which is operated as a hotel, offering short term rentals, and which maintains a Front Desk.

Condo hotels are typically high-rise buildings developed and operated as hotels, usually in major cities and resorts. These hotels have condominium units which allow someone to own a full-service vacation home. When they are not using this home, they can leverage the marketing and management done by the hotel chain or property manager to rent and manage the condo unit as it would any other hotel room.

Note that analyzing the economics of a condo hotel unit is extremely difficult because of the challenge of getting accurate information about the potential income stream.

The primary factors that contribute to the financial outcome in ownership are rental revenue, appreciation or depreciation, lending and tax deductions if any.

Financing is generally costlier than for a primary residence.

Rental revenue is shared with the management company, and owners typically pay no upfront fees for management, which includes the marketing and reservation of the units. Although the revenue splits between owner and management company do vary from project to project, most hover around 50 percent. However websites like VRBO.com and AirBnB.com allow owners to manage their properties directly, while using a local manager for check-in and check-out of guests. Some property managers offer services for as little as 10% allowing an owner to retain more of the income **

** Financing Possible – Contact Us Below for suggested lenders **

Waikiki Grand

The Waikiki Grand offers a selection of moderately priced, non-smoking hotel rooms, some with kitchenettes. Kitchenettes vary from microwave and mini-refrigerator, while others are enhanced with two-burner stove or hotplate. Ocean, Diamond Head or Kapiolani Park views can be enjoyed from your open-air lanai. It has a great location just steps from the sands of […]

Aqua Bamboo

Aqua Bamboo Waikiki is an intimate, Southeast Asian-inspired, boutique hotel with the location of your dreams just one block to the beach. Our rooms are designed for comfort and convenience, offering plush beds and small kitchenettes. Relax in a cabana, take a dip in the saltwater pool (equipped with waterfall!), and find your bliss in […]

Aqua Aloha Surf

The Aloha Spirit embraces you the moment you arrive at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki’s open air lobby with our vintage, art-deco surfer ambiance. You’ll find the best of both worlds at our boutique hotel, a quiet, peaceful location off Kuhio Avenue with convenient access to nearby shopping, dining and Waikiki Beach. PENTHOUSE LEVEL FLOOR 4 […]

Hawaiian Monarch

The Hawaiian Monarch Hotel offers you a cozy experience, while also providing you with numerous restaurants, stores and entertainment located right on our property. Enjoy the convenience of renting motorcycles or bicycles, to dining in one of our three restaurants, or relaxing with a cocktail at Hush Lounge, all just steps away. The Hawaiian Monarch […]

Ilikai Apt Building

The Ilikai is a landmark oceanfront high rise hotel and condominium at the western end of Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawai’i. When it opened in 1964, the Ilikai was the first luxury high rise hotel in Hawai’i. The Ilikai is also well known, outside of Honolulu travelers and residents, for appearing prominently in the opening credits […]

Island Colony

Newly renovated Aqua Skyline at Island Colony infuses the Waikiki cityscape with contemporary urban design in an ideal location 2 blocks to the beach and near Waikiki’s best shopping and dining. The tallest building in the city, our soaring 44-story hotel affords you panoramic views of Honolulu’s skyline, Diamond Head, or the Pacific Ocean. Stay […]

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach

Located at the gateway to Waikiki Beach and adjacent to the world-class shops of Luxury Row, The Residences are set to grace the world-renowned Waikiki skyline. Enjoy finely appointed residences combined with the legendary services of The Ritz-Carlton. This is fee-simple condominium ownership from $568,800 to $20 million penthouses. Amenities include a full-service spa, fitness […]

Aqua Luana Waikiki

Overlooking serene Fort DeRussy Park, Luana Waikiki is a contemporary boutique hotel located just a short stroll to Waikiki Beach, world-class shopping and international dining. Choose from a variety of exceptionally comfortable accommodations with a contemporary Hawaiian style, including hotel rooms, spacious studios with kitchenettes and suites with full kitchens. You’ll enjoy the convenience of […]

Kuhio Village

Good starter home or investment. Building offers parking, security, laundry facilities, trash chutes. Kuhio Village is conveniently located near the beach, restaurants, nightlife, world-class shopping and there is a convenience store in the building.

Pacific Monarch

Located about 200 yards from one of the most famous stretches of beach in the world, the Pacific Monarch places you within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and night spots in exciting Waikiki. Don’t forget to take advantage of our rooftop swimming pool, where you can cool off after a busy day of sightseeing, or […]

** Note – No information contained on these pages is intended to substitute in any way for professional services such as CPS’s, attorneys, or other legal and financial advisers. Hawaii Americana Realty and it’s agents offer no legal or financial advice of any kind.

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