Honolulu Movers
Moving and storage service in Honolulu, Hawaii
Google rating
4.9
Ratings counted
889
Are 1 or 2 star
2.2%Around typical
The rating breakdown
20 of the 889 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown for Honolulu Movers are one or two star.
Against other listings in Honolulu
1.4 percentage points lower than the middle of the 17 listings in Honolulu we can publish a rate for.
Google’s published star breakdown
| Rating | Distribution | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 853 | 96.0% | |
| 4 star | 14 | 1.6% | |
| 3 star | 2 | 0.2% | |
| 2 star | 4 | 0.4% | |
| 1 star | 16 | 1.8% |
Counts as published by Google in its star breakdown, not the reviews we have read. Google also publishes a review count, which does not always match this total. Each row is rounded on its own, so the shares need not add to exactly 100%.
- 0–5%
- 7,048
- 5–10%
- 1,993
- 10–20%
- 1,265
- 20%+
- 454
The marker is Honolulu Movers at 2.2%. The typical mover among the 10,760 we can publish a rate for sits at 3.0%.
Every company with at least 20 ratings in Google’s published star breakdown. Rates come from those breakdowns, not from the reviews we have read.
What the complaints say
Moving goes wrong in a small number of specific ways. These are the ones reviewers describe in the low-star reviews we have read for Honolulu Movers, counted by matching the words they used.
- Damage to belongings7 · 50%
- Items missing or never delivered5 · 36%
- Late, delayed or a no-show3 · 21%
- Crew conduct3 · 21%
- Price rose after the quote2 · 14%
Counted across the 14 one and two star reviews we have read for Honolulu Movers. A review can describe more than one problem, so these do not add to 100%. Each share is rounded on its own.
In their own words
Aug 2025 Update: After writing my review I was contacted by a representative in California who apologized and made amends for the experience I had. My initial review was one star. I’ve upgraded it to 2 stars based on the positive interaction I had with the representative. She deserves 5 stars. BEWARE- I paid $100 deposit for a move on island. 2 men showed up, heavily tattooed, missing teeth late, not clear on my address.
If you choose to go with this company, BEWARE! Read the fine print. The price you are quoted gives you no assurance. It will not be enough for reasonable compensation. You will only receive 60 cents per lb. on your belongings and you must fight for that. You must purchase ADDITIONAL insurance. You may OR may not receive your items on the other side. Take pictures of your belongings before the move and of the damaged items after the move.
THIEVES – DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY - STOLE JEWLERY ZERO STARS This company stole my wedding rings and gold necklace. We notified them immediately when we realized the items were taken, but we're forced to wait the full 7+ days until delivery to “confirm” they were missing. At that point, instead of addressing the theft, we were passed around customer support with no accountability. I had to track down the owner’s number through my own digging just to speak with him directly.
Unfortunately we had a really bad experience. I diligently scheduled our move months in advance, called multiple times to confirm everything was set and ready. We were only moving across the island. I found out later that the very kind office staff are actually located in California… they only plan and schedule but do not actually handle the move. They just dispatch it. When the moving day came (July 3rd) we waited over an hour past their showtime, but no one showed up.
I hired this company to move the contents of my three bedroom home to a storage facility. They sent me an estimate and said it would be one day which they were late all the days that they showed up, since the work ran over into a third day. They knew there was a time deadline on making it to the storage facility and they still showed up late and worked with no sense of urgency. We scheduled our move very strategically to line up with times and dates that coordinated appropriately with our move out schedule.
Movers were efficient and professional. Deceitful practices. I was charged a minimum of two hours for a move that took less than an hour (5 boxes). When I made the reservation there was no mention of paying a minimum of two hours. It did show up on my confirmation email after paying a $100 non refundable deposit. I don't know if this was added because my move was so small, that turned out to be only 5 boxes.
Where to begin, started off good. Then down hill from there, they price by square feet and material. The guys that showed up were inexperienced. They pack not caring if it's protected. Our price went up after they had our things loaded. If they don't pack good then the amount of boxes go up and so does the square footage which is pricing. I refused to pay what they said, so they had to recalculate which they went through our stuff. One of the employees graffiti our bathroom door (inappropriate) picture.
The packing was good, but what happened outside of the pack out was our worst move to date. Our shipment was not crated, which has been standard with previous moves. By not crating, everything went through a multitude of hands along the way & many things were broken. Our shipment was stored with moth balls so everything smelled awful! Clothing had to be washed 3-4 times, plastic items had to be thrown away. It has taken months for our house to not smell like moth balls!
What satisfied customers point to
The same method, applied to the four and five star reviews. Most movers are praised for the same handful of things, so what is missing here is often as telling as what is present.
- Worked hard and fast327 · 62%
- Professional and courteous268 · 51%
- Careful with belongings116 · 22%
- Turned up when they said96 · 18%
- Kept in touch61 · 12%
- Price matched the quote12 · 2%
Counted across the 527 four and five star reviews we have read for Honolulu Movers. A review can mention more than one thing.
In their own words
Working with Honolulu Movers for my long-distance relocation from New Jersey to Hawaii was a breeze. From my very first contact, Courtney was extremely responsive and patient in answering all my questions about the move, including timing, logistics, and what services they could offer—especially since I didn’t even have a destination address in Hawaii at the time. They have a well-designed online portal to track inventory and pricing estimates, and their pricing is very transparent.
Hi Mengyi, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate you choosing Honolulu Movers for your long-distance relocation from New Jersey to Hawaii, and we’re delighted to hear that the entire process was smooth and stress-free for you.
I hired Honolulu Movers for my local move this past weekend. I recommend them for the following reasons (in no particular order): 1) Excellent and frequent communication before and during the move by both company staff and movers 2) Quick and careful handling and transport of all my belongings 3) Friendly and respectful movers 4) Most affordable and reasonable pricing. I paid less than HALF of what other "local" moving companies quoted me.
Hi KS, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that our communication, careful handling, friendly team, and pricing all contributed to a smooth and easy moving experience.
We used Honolulu Moving for our family’s move from Hawaii to Texas, and we were very happy with the service from start to finish. Their pricing was competitive, which is what initially led us to choose them, but the service itself was excellent in every aspect. The two gentlemen who came to pick up our belongings were very accommodating, flexible, and efficient.
Hi David, Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review—we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. A move from Hawaii to Texas is a big undertaking, and we’re really glad we could make it smooth from start to finish.
Austin, Jestin, David and Randon made my moving experience absolutely incredible from start to finish. From the moment they arrived, they were professional, organized, and ready to work. They handled every piece of furniture and every box with care, making sure nothing was damaged during the move. Their positive attitudes and teamwork helped take so much of the stress out of what is usually a very overwhelming day. What really stood out to me was how efficient and hardworking the entire crew was.
Thank you so much, Tanya, for taking the time to leave such an incredible and detailed review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that Austin, Jestin, David, and Randon made your moving experience such a positive one.
What Google’s own summary highlights
Google surfaces topics it finds across a business’s reviews. They skew positive across every mover we hold, so treat them as a summary of what this company is praised for rather than a balanced picture.
- careful handling130
- polite staff76
- professional movers47
- efficient crew30
- furniture protection27
- quick move27
- quick work16
- careful packing15
- flexible scheduling9
- last minute move3
What the company says about itself
Taken from Honolulu Movers’s own website. These are statements the business makes, not things we have verified — we have no way to check them, and neither claim nor absence should be read as a finding.
- Says it is insuredsays on their website
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“…look for a company that is bonded and insured. Customization and Additional services”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
- Says it is bondedsays on their website
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“Hence always look for a company that is bonded and insured. Customization and Addition”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
- Publishes a licence or operating numbersays on their website
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“HI Top Rated Movers in Honolulu 📃 License # PUC 2384-C 📲 Phone 808-206-9817 honolulu”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
- Says it is licensedsays on their website
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“…from other Honolulu movers are: 📃 Licensed and Insured Honolulu Moving Company is”Raw text captured from the page, including any surrounding navigation.
Where else this company appears
Pages elsewhere that name this business. Matched on name and location, so a listing here is a lead worth checking rather than a confirmed identity.
- yelp.comreviews