Breno M.
August 2024
Very good location!
The view is amazing !
Deepak D.
April 2024
Nicely furnished and fully equipped condo on the 16th floor with excellent view of the lagoon and ocean.
Ilikai Hotel’s location is very convenient and nice.
The hosts Carola and Robert are great. We love this place. Highly recommend.
sylvie s.
December 2023
The property was just as described and had many extras to make your stay very comfortable. Beach equipment and towels, a full pantry with plenty of condiments with herbs and spices to cook, a very comfortable bed and so many little attentions it makes this place a fully included property where you just need to stow away your suitcase and enjoy Waikiki.
The personnel working at the Ilikai were very helpful and so courteous, the location is just perfect to enjoy all this beautiful city has to offer.
I will gladly come back to this unit, and I had no issues with this very nice unit.
Mahalo for a very relaxing stay at your property
August 2023
The condo was a great place to stay and exceeded our expectations, most of all the splendid view over the lagoon from the lanai. It was really fully equipped, with all the kitchen utensils we needed. Guidance on how to use or find everything is posted all over the place. There was a problem with the TV at the start of our stay, but it was quickly solved after contacting our host Carola, who responded promptly to our request. The condo's lanai is also an ideal location for watching the magnificent fireworks on Friday evening.
Deepak D.
April 2023
The unit was exactly described in the listing. Well furnished, clean and stocked with all the necessary supplies. The view from the Lanai is spectacular. The property is well maintained and in one of the iconic resort which has all the facilities, two pools, Sun deck, several eateries. security service. The location of the property is close to all the facilities. We stayed in this lovely condo for 4 months and enjoyed every day of our stay. The hosts (Carola and Robert) are excellent.
We will be returning again in the winter.
Tim B.
December 2022
It was great!
Linda E.
July 2022
The property had a lot of extras for the beach use and kitchen.
Susan V.
January 2022
The 5 star reviews on this condo baffle me. I think of 5 stars as being perfect. This condo is not perfect! That being said, the location is great, the view is great, the bed was very comfortable and the price was great. The building is old and the condo needs updating.
Terry R.
September 2021
Property was as described. Would stay again.
Christine A.
August 2021
We had a great stay here. The location has a pretty view of the ocean. We spent every morning and night before bed out on the balcony. The bed is comfortable and so is the couch. The bathroom was well stocked: tp, first aid, medicine, and shampoo incase you forgot yours. There were a couple of snacks left in the fridge and we left a frozen pizza for the next guests to enjoy. There are beach toys, chairs, snorkel gear, and boogie boards. The snorkel gear isn't new but I assume you could boil or Clorox them. We bought our own. The chairs are tearing so we didn't use them, and there isn't a beach cart. If you want a beach chair you can rent some on the beach. The elevators do take awhile to catch after 9AM. The wait got pretty bad at times so people would ignore the covid-19 policy and cram inside. I recommend leaving early if you need to be somewhere at a certain time. If you get a car, parking is either valet or self parking in a garage a block away. Overall, we enjoyed this property!
Don S.
July 2021
The Condo was exceptionally clean and orderly. The unit was very well stocked with all the necessary items that anyone would need. We had a very enjoyable time!!
Jennifer M.
June 2021
We stayed for a week and loved the amenities and location. You can’t see the sunset from the lanai, but the view of the lagoon and ocean was nice. The lanai faced the other hotels and many of the other guests yelled, whooped and hollered on their balconies to make an echo which was really loud and annoying for the first 4 nights. We had to keep the doors closed to sleep. The doors open almost the entire length of the room which was awesome. There was everything we needed for the beach including a wagon to carry it all (even ice packs) and there were lots of condiments and spices. We would recommend staying again and liked the proximity of the beach.
Kathy A.
March 2020
The location is good for walking access to most things and the city bus stops just outside the building. The building is one of the older ones, but has been nicely refurbished.
richelle p.
January 2020
Wonderful accommodations!
Natalia G.
December 2019
The minute I walked into the condo I felt like a Hollywood movie star who is on a shoot in Waikiki.
I loved the classy "Hollywood chic" decor with the fancy wine glasses, mirrors, crystalline lamps, and old school movie posters. Little did I know that Ilikai itself was the one that was featured in Hawaii Five-O!
Add to that one morning running into a Hawaii Five-O crew shooting a scene right at the lagoon that is seen from the lanai. Incredible memories, sunsets and walks along one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Easy access to shopping, restaurants and excursions.
The owners were really easy to communicate with and very helpful with any questions and requests that I had.
It was truly an unforgettable time.
Amanda V.
March 2017
The Condo is excellent, we had everything we needed and more to be comfortable during our stay. Everything was fully stocked, lots of towels, linens, shampoo, conditioners, body wash, coffee, tea..the list goes on. The lanai is setup perfect, the chairs for morning coffee were comfortable and the ability to have an afternoon cat nap on the futon was a nice touch! Having the beach chairs and boogie boards was fabulous, we enjoyed using these :)
We have traveled the world and stayed in many VRBO's, this was one of our favorite condos, you have really put thought into meeting the needs of travelers, everything is in the details!
Thank-you Carola and Robert, we will be back!
Pauline Y.
September 2016
Carola and Roberts condo would have to be one of the loveliest condo we have ever stayed in. There was just everything you could of wished for . The view was to die for day and night and the condo was so well equipped it just made your holiday so much better .The bed was so lovely to sleep in and nice and big albeit high as I am short ,LOL. The only thing wrong we had to come home .I would like to thank you for giving us a early check in as we traveled through the night ,it was so good to get some early rest. Thank you Carola and Robert we will definitely be coming back .
Aaron F.
June 2016
We had a great stay at this condo. We particularly enjoyed the beach supplies (including portable coolers win ice packs, chairs, towels, umbrella and boogie board). The bed was large and comfortable and the bathroom was nicely appointed. We would definitely stay here again. Also,we found the parking valet service to be very fast and efficient ($28/day) even during busy times.
Wendy L.
May 2016
Robert & Carola, thank you for such a beautiful condo. It really surprised us that you have EVERYTHING in there! It is so well stocked with everything. We could have stayed there for a month! Location is very convenient. Parking was easy. The bed is huge. Coin laundry was on the same floor. Thank you for your prompt replies on all my messages and also allowed us to check out late. That really helps when travelling with a toddler. We really appreciate it! It was such a pleasant experience booking with you. Everything was seamless. We couldn't have asked for more!!
We would for sure stay at this condo again next time and won't hesitate recommending it to all my friends.
Thank you again!
Marge G.
March 2014
We were very pleased with the condo. We loved the location and the views present the best of both worlds- city and beach! Since this is a studio unit we appreciated having storage for our belongings and groceries. The unit is nicely appointed and has good lighting. We also appreciated having staples and a generous amount of towels. Check-in and check-out was seamless and all communication with Carola and Robert was in the Aloha spirit. We have already booked to return next year and that is the best recommendation we can give!
Agatha P.
December 2013
The Ilikai Hotel condo was everything we wanted during our stay in Hawaii. The condo was equipped with all amenities that we advertised. The view was spectacular, you had clear sight of the lagoon and Ocean. Being steps away from the beach made it easy to relax by the ocean or participate in many ocean activities that were available ( surfing, turtle snorkeling etc.). There were many restaurants and food options (including a grocery store) within walking distance and the Shopping Mall was only short cab ride away. Car rental companies were just across the street and many bus stops along the road as well.
The condo was clean and had came with a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom with many towels ( including Beach towels) and a patio with chairs and loungers.
I would Highly recommend this condo to anyone looking to stay in Waikiki.
July 2013
We stayed here 7/3-7/5. The place is everything as stated and then some. It is right amongst everything you will need with a very short walk to the beach and numerous places to eat, etc. I would highly recommend and will be back! Thanks!
Thomas G.
January 2013
Great Condo, Great Location, Excellent ocean view. Plan on returning, Description of condo was correct. Could not ask for a better place for the price. Absolutely no problems. On a1 to 5 this is a five.
Ellen S.
November 2012
We had a wonderful stay in this condo last August. My husband and 5 year old son loved that there were beach toys and boogie boards available for our use. The condo was just the right size for the three of us. We made breakfast and lunches there and it was easy to get around from this central location. The view was amazing, the fireworks were great fun and the owners were a pleasure to work with. The only downside was having to leave and go back home! I'm counting the days until we can return.
July 2012
We stayed in this apartment for 2 weeks. It is not a one bedroom, Just one big room. The kitchen is really not set up for anything more than cereal and a sandwich. No garbage disposal or dishwasher.
We were promised beach towels and chairs. There were 2 rusted out chairs on the patio and no beach towels. We called and were told no towels were provided and then several days later they were in our closet. I did not appreciate that someone came into our unit uninvited.
The view from the balcony is very nice, the city and high rises to the left and the lagoon and ocean to the right. Wonderful view of the Friday night fireworks. The Hilton is across the street and you will face one of their pools - it's very noisy. We could walk everywhere or take the bus which stops just outside the door. The Bus system is excellent. To wrap this up I think it is a good location, but the property needs a good cleaning, paint and a separate room to qualify as a one bedroom.
May 2012
After much research in planning a 6 day, pre-cruise stay in Honolulu we discovered this listing in the VRBO website recommended on Trip Advisor. This was our first time in Hawaii and we were so pleased with our reservation!
Our unit was 1638 and was just exactly as presented. The condo is modern, very spacious, clean and comfortable. A laundry room is available on every floor. We chose this unit for it's location, right on the ocean with a view of the Hilton Lagoon, and the morning sun with shade in the afternoon when the day gets warmer. We also had a perfect view of the nightly roof-top Luaus below us at the Hawaiian Hilton Village Hotel, with a most spectacular fire works display they put on every Friday night on the lagoon.
The Ilikai is a beautiful and well kept hotel/private condo resort. There is a casual bar and grill where we had dinner on the first night that we were there and they also have Sarento's, a fine dining restaurant at the top. We did use the kitchen to cook some meals and the convenience store located in the lobby came in handy. There is a concierge service as well that was helpful with booking tours, car rentals, and providing general information and maps. The Ala Moana Mall is within about a 10 minute walk for shopping and is also the central location of TheBus. ABC stores are everywhere.
We especially enjoyed evening walks towards the lagoon and then along the public beachfront boardwalk, lit up with tiki torches, and lined with palm trees and the beach towards the main Waikiki strip avoiding the noise and bustle of the main street. We came across several great ocean view restaurants - some with live entertainment, to stop at for dinners along this way.
If you are planning a trip to Honolulu this is just the best place to stay. Having never booked a privately owned place, I hesitated at first but so pleased that we did. This is where we would stay again... Loved it!
Michelle S.
October 2011
I have stayed in several places around Waikiki, but this definitely is on the top of my list. Robert the owner is so easy to work with and very responsive. We were very surprised once we got off the elevator and entered the room. The kitchen, bathroom, decor all very modern and clean. Free Wifi and the most AMAZING view. From the lanai you have a clear view of the fireworks at night. Our family of 4 was very pleased with our unit and I plan on coming back soon. You will not be disappointed!
March 2011
My husband and I stayed at Robert and Carola’s condo unit #1914 from Feb 22 - Mar 4, 2011. We were very fortunate to find Robert’s condo!. We had stayed at the Ilikai back in 2005 so we already knew that it is in a great hotel, great location with nice amenities. When we decided to go back to Hawaii this was the place we wanted to stay at. As soon as we opened the door to the unit, we pinched each other because the place was absolutely beautiful we wanted to make sure it wasn’t an optical illusion.
There are double wide sliding doors facing the ocean which we had opened just about all day and all night (while in the room of course) allowing gentle breezes and the soothing sounds of the ocean to fill the room. The condo has a big flat screen TV, DVD player and FREE Wi-Fi!!! The beds were very comfortable and having a full kitchen is great! I was able to bring all my leftovers back to the room and heat them up the next day for lunch. We also walked to the grocery store (Food Land) at Ala Moana Shopping center and stocked up on a few things since we had a full size refrigerator (milk, cereal, bread, ice cream etc).
The unit has an extraordinary view of the ocean, the swimming pool and the Hilton Hawaiian Village lagoon. We were even able to enjoy the music and luau shows that the Hilton puts on almost every night right from our own private lanai that has a very comfortable sitting area (I was out there all the time?).
The condo was exactly as Robert described but better! The unit was very clean and beautifully decorated. The hotel has a very nice swimming pool, great restaurants and a ramp that takes you right to Waikiki beach where you can watch the sunset or take a daily stroll along the beach while the cool ocean waters gently kiss your feet as they sink in the sand. You also have easy access to all the great beachfront bars and restaurants. If you go, you need to try the Mai Tai’s at the Hilton Hau Tree, I personally think they are the best around and at a great price.
Robert was a pleasure to deal with and very responsive to all communications. I highly recommend this condo. I know we will definitely be calling on Robert again!
September 2010
Wow! I lucked out on this one!! What a beautiful suite....absolutely what I needed! stunning view, fabulous condo with everything I needed and owners who were able to answer all of my questions promptly and curteously, I had everything at my disposal right down to linens, pots and pans, good books, a great pool, friendly people, and best of all a quiet well maintained building. I will definitely recommending this unit to all of my friends and family. In fact, I am already planning a trip back:) Thank you so much Robert and Carola for such a wonderful opportunity to spend time at your beautiful condo! It provided me a safe haven and let me totally relax on my holiday, your help is definitely appreciated!
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