Esther H.
August 2024
The facility itself is pleasing with a convenience store, coffee shop and ice cream connected to the lobby. The condo is clean and well furnished. It even has beach chairs and beach towels. Everything was in working order. There are two generously sized decks with views. The property owner/manager was very responsive.
Scott A.
August 2024
It was a nice spacious place in a great location. The unit wasn’t tremendously clean and we encountered 2 cockroaches over the week stay. Also, there was construction going on every morning in a unit down the hall. Overall enjoyable stay but not quite worth what we paid.
Katie M.
July 2024
Clean, easy access.
S T.
June 2024
Not a two bedroom really a one plus. The patio furniture is ratty. The other furniture is well worn. There were two sets of towels for a week for a unit that sleeps three? As for the resort the pool is crowded and there are never pool towels. It is my opinion that it is easy to get a lot more for the same money.
Jessica N.
April 2024
This unit is in a great location and overlooks activities nearby!
Katharine C.
February 2024
Condo was perfect as a spot to have enough room for ourselves and daughter to have her own space. Great to have amenities to host our local family for Sunday gathering, enjoy the pool and activities. We walked down to harbor area to enjoy the fireworks.
Had a bit of trouble with elevators during our stay, hopefully its on its way to being fixed... everyone seemed to be in good spirits climbing the stairs and helping one another out. Gift of the Aloha spirit.
Bonnie M.
February 2024
The property was just OK. The location is great, with the Hilton Hawaiian Village right next door which offers lots of shopping and dining options. However, apparently the Ilikai building suffered a fire in the utility room the week prior to our stay so there was no AC in the lobby and/or any of the stores of the hotel for most of our stay. This caused the closure of the ice cream shop as well as Cinnamon's restaurant. Although the ice cream shop opened mid week, the restaurant never reopened.
The worst part of our stay was that we killed two HUMONGOUS roaches in the master bedroom and bathroom and as a result slept with the lights on (and with one eye open!) every night!
We found out the day before our arrival that there would be a new dishwasher sitting in the kitchen area that was to installed during our stay and that on that day the kitchen would be unavailable. Thankfully we had a tour scheduled on another island that day so we were not too impacted by the closure but I would think the owner would schedule this repair when the unit is vacant. In addition, the safe in the unit was not working so we could not lock up our valuables while the plumbing company was working in the unit.
Steve M.
December 2023
Great location easy beach and pool access
Boris K.
December 2023
The location was great with a direct view of the ocean but the place was dirty which was a surprise for the price it is listed for. Also it gets very noisy on the weekend with the street traffic, music and the loud crowd.
Kim H.
December 2023
The property is very nice for vacationing. However, one would hope it would be clean & showers would work at this price.
It was doable but could be much nicer with a little dusting, floor cleaning, & plumbing.
Andre H.
December 2023
This condo is not clean at all. When we arrived, I pulled back the sheets and it had hair on the mattress protector and black leather peeling from the leather headboard coming off. There was hair in the bathtub and on the side of the bathtub. The towels were hard and had a odor to them. Sinks and counters nasty. In the kitchen, the cabinets was filthy. Looks like coffee stains running down the side of the cabinets and the baseboards was disgusting. The windows was dirty and cloudy. I spent $32 washing bedding and towels upon arrival. Plus $15 for cleaning supplies at Walmart. Worst first day ever. But the location was great. The condo was just filthy. We took pictures but can’t share on this review.
Craig R.
November 2023
We really liked this apartment. It was perfect for our family. Yes, the bathrooms could do with an update, but we really didn't mind. We appreciated that we had things like toilet paper, soap, dishwasher agents, paper towel, tissues...
The apartment was clean and the beds comfortable. Perfect location for walking to the Ala Moana shopping Center. In fact, we walked to a lot of the Hotels and shopping areas. Otherwise we easily ubered and hired a car for another day.
This stay really made our holiday!
Debbie C.
November 2023
The view was amazing. The kitchen had very minimal supplies but we made the best of it. Small appliances, toaster and coffee maker need to be replaced and having a blender would have been nice. Condo is an end unit and was very quiet and peaceful. Beds were comfortable. Perfect for 4 adults. Valet parking is $45 a day and a little inconvenient. We parked behind the building at the Marina for $1 per hour. We ended up spending about 1/2 the amount per day to park at the Marina and it was easy to find a spot. We were in and out so often that we found out on the first day the valet parking was frustrating. One suggestion would be to pay for valet parking for one day then decide if you want to continue. We made the mistake of paying for the full week which is what they have you do. Now we need to wait for them to mail us a check for the 6 day refund. Overall we would definitely stay here again.
Beth J.
October 2023
The property matched the description in the APP. Location was great and between the pools and the ocean, along with the turtles, we enjoyed it tremendously. Questions were answered very quickly. Would definitely stay here again if we come back.
Danetta H.
September 2023
Great location, steps from the beach and great amenities in the hotel & surrounding area. A roomy area great for a family, but the place could use a deep cleaning and upgrades to the bathrooms, countertops, lighting fixtures & appliances.
Melanie
August 2023
We had a wonderful stay at the Ilikai. The room was beautiful and the views were fabulous. I hope to stay here again someday.
Karen B.
July 2023
The Ilikia was nicely located close to Waikiki Beach, shopping and restaurants, it has a super relaxing feel-
June 2023
We didn’t spend much time in the condo but it was a great base location. Comfortable beds,
Kitchen had basic supplies.
Ismael V.
June 2023
This property is located within the ilikai Hotel. Great grounds excellent location. Very convenient to Waikiki beach and shopping. Parking is 28 dollars a day at a nearby parking spot. Overall an enjoyable vacation.
May 2023
Great views, comfortable, easy directions, close to everything, we enjoyed it very much
Debbie S.
May 2023
A dirty tired property that should not be allowed to be rented out in this state. The description online is not correct. The charge per night is over the top for a condo of this standard. You are better off staying in the Hotel which is clean and actually has been refurbished. We will never stay here again nor book with VRBO.
Barrett B.
April 2023
loved it
Valentine
April 2023
Our stay at the condo was a mixed experience. In terms of the rental process, the inquiries and bookings were straightforward.
However, on the downside, the property seemed outdated and not well-maintained. While the condo's location was a major plus, being in close proximity to stores and restaurants, some of which were even housed in the same building, the cleanliness of the property was disappointing. Upon arrival, we noticed dust in the restrooms and kitchen, and the showers were particularly unappealing. The shower floors were extremely dirty, and there was mold in both bathrooms. We also found used shampoo and soap from the previous guests still in one of the restrooms.
On a positive note, we enjoyed the fireworks and live music at the ground floor, which provided a great atmosphere during our stay. Additionally, the valet parking service was convenient, albeit at a cost of $45 per day.
Overall, while the location and amenities were appealing, the lack of cleanliness and maintenance detracted from our experience.
Paul S.
April 2023
The property was located nicely.
Joel S.
March 2023
Great condo and location
February 2023
Absolutely loved the view. We were able to sit on the balcony and watch the New Year's Eve fireworks on the ocean. This condo is located in a great area for walking to restaurants, shopping and getting groceries etc. We did not use mass transit because we decided to rent a vehicle to go to the other side of the island for our son's wedding. There is a fee every day for parking, but the valet service was very quick and friendly. There were four adults in the condo, we had plenty of room and enjoyed cooking breakfast in the morning with coffee in the mornings. For as crowded it was during the holiday, the noise was very minimal. The check in and out process was extremely easy.
Linda C.
December 2022
Great
Philip C.
December 2022
We loved our stay here. Incredible view over the harbour and the ocean. Watch surfers and the sunset. It's at one end of Waikiki right next to the Hilton. Bus stops for the trolley are right across the road and it's a short walk to Ala Moana Centre. There's also a mimi mart downstairs and good convenience story diagonally opposite. Lovely soft beds, plush sheets, a nice leather lounge, a TV and two bathrooms with the bedrooms (and even a chandelier over the table). Thanks for the opportunity to stay here. Would book again in a heartbeat.
Robert G.
November 2022
Very clean ans spacious for a family. Everything is close by like shopping, pool, beach, restaurants and very easy to find.
Sharon M.
November 2022
Great view, great location (beach nearby, stores, and restaurants), and comfy beds. We enjoyed Pearl Harbor and the Hop On-Hop Off bus. Also, the air conditioning worked great.
Suzanne C.
November 2022
easy walk to beach and shops
Russell H.
November 2022
The condo was nice....spacious and the view of the harbor/ocean was great. It would've been a nice stay for the week we were there but I felt there should have been an adjustment to the cost. I received an email before we arrived that the sofa had been damaged and we should not use it. A replacement was ordered but would not be delivered until 3-4 days after we arrived. On top of that I was supposed to accept the delivery and assemble the new pieces. The delivery was left outside the door so I had to drag the pieces in and stored them in the corner. Not being able to use the sofa during the whole trip was an inconvenience since watching TV or sitting to relax involved moving furniture around. We made it work and I emailed the property contact 3 times with no response. A slight reduction would have been a small token of customer service in my opinion. At least an explanation was expected at minimum. But to get no reply whatsoever was very disappointing.
October 2022
Ceiling in bathroom ready to come down, master bathroom while taking shower you stand in 6inches of water takes an hour for it to drain when going out it takes way too much time for the two of us to shower told owner told front desk front desk people said it’s not there problem get in touch with owner. I told them I did they said too bad . Owner told us that if plumbing got clogged we would have to pay He’s Out Of His Mind! Of course he didn’t do any thing . Mold where ice and water come out of fridge would not use ice machine afraid y legionnaires disease filthy fridge caked on stuff on shelves of fridge , oven had used aluminum foil on bottom of oven , racks were filthy outside of oven was disgusting , counter tops were sticky and had clumps of crap on them . Needed a paint job ! Master bedroom headboard flaked and we had black platter in our hair every morning. Furniture on balcony was filthy balcony looks like it wasn’t cleaned in years . Could go on forever but we are leaving now I hope the next people don’t see what we did . For 4200$ a week they should be ashamed of themselves Mr. David Yang needs to take it up quit a few notches to get his condo in shape also furniture is aniquated.
Yuki O.
October 2022
This was my first time booking with VRBO and will be the last because of our experience at this place. When we entered the property and started looking around the place, we noticed how dated and filthy the place was. We were very disappointed with this place due to many reasons. The beds were made, but we noticed hairs on the sheets *yuck*. The rug under the dining table was dirty, there were crumbs still on it like it hadn’t been vacuumed in a long time and the dining table legs were dusty as if they hadn’t been wiped in a long time as well. We were uncomfortable putting our feet on the rug because it even felt sticky. We tried to find a more comfortable spot in the house and decided to sit on the couch, and then we noticed that there was dirty brown spots on the couch and even more dirt and crumbs in between the couch and under cushions *yuck x2*. At this point, we started looking around the place even more to try and look for anything good this place, and noticed the bathrooms were even brown and dirty looking. Not the type of bathroom you would feel comfortable using to take a shower in on vacation. We decided after seeing all of this that we could not stay here comfortably and enjoy vacation so we started looking at different places to stay immediately. We just didn’t want to ruin our vacation by being uncomfortable here. We ended up moving to a hotel that same night because there was no way we could stay at the property for six nights. After a couple days of trying to recoup the start of our vacation, we messaged the owner/host to let them know that we didn’t end up staying there because of all the reasons above, and tried to see if we could get a partial refund and they replied that we should have requested for a cleaning on the first day. Which is partially true, but we had just arrived and wanted to just get out of the place. But also, WHYYY should we have to request a cleaning service on the first day of our arrival??? That’s completely ridiculous and had never happened to me before when arriving at a vacation rental. I replied saying that, and followed up to see if they could provide a partial refund and then the host when ghost and never replied. I will never ever refer VRBO again to any of my friends/relatives because of this experience. It was really the worst experience from this vacation rental! Don’t waste your money like I did.
Koray Y.
October 2022
This unit is great. Everything is as stated on the listing. The view is amazing. It is inside a mixed-use hotel-condo. The lobby has everything you need. If you like Waikiki, this is really a nice place. They have valet parking at 35/day.
One negative: we would have liked to have at least a small bottle of shampoo.
October 2022
The place was filthy, similar to other reviews. Terribly dusty, rug had stuff in it, shower vents caked with moist lint, towels were stained and scratchy. Great view but that was about all it had going for it. Check-in instructions (that I had to beg for within hours of our check-in time) said we could park free in designated spot in the parking garage across the street but it was occupied. We contacted the owner but he said to use valet instead at our significant daily expense. . The hallways are not air-conditioned and it was a very hot week. I wish we had stayed somewhere else and I recommend you keep looking beyond this listing.
Trent R.
September 2022
The home was really nice, and in a great location.
It would have been beneficial to know that the adult pool was closed, since the family pool was packed and warm. It’s also important to let tenants know, they won’t have access to gym, and will have to pay upfront for parking. Most places we stay at include that info. But overall we had a great experience in Waikiki.
Ching Yi Kerry K.
September 2022
This is a well maintained unit and a wonderful place for our family to stay. We were also able to do snorkeling and surfing near by. We will definitely booking this unit for our next Hawaii trip again if available.
Rita A.
August 2022
This condo is located in a great location. Easily walk to restaurants, shopping, bus stops, and attractions. The beds are comfortable, A/C unit works exceptionally well, plenty of towels and beach towels provided so one less thing to pack. Laundry facilities down the hallway. Plenty of seating and gathering area in the condo for our family of 4.
It’s our first time in Hawaii so hanging out all day in the condo was not priority, but when we did, it met all our needs.
Kathryn K.
July 2022
The air conditioner unit in the great room did not work. We never left the lanai doors open which we knew would turn it off. Cleaning left lots to be desired in kitchen & guest bathroom.
Vladimir J.
June 2022
First, David was great host and made sure property is clean and ready for us on time. He did a great job communicating check-in process and giving us pointers how to navigate through area.
Apartment is clean, well furnished and has everything family needs to have comfortable vacation. There is plenty of local entertainment for all ages and it is easy to access highway and head out to North Shore if you like.
All in all we would love to come back!
TonJala C.
June 2022
This condo is a good location. The view of the marina was excellent; however, I could not see the lagoon as mentioned in the listing. The decor is as pictured but was a little worn. The condo was very spacious for my family. A few things I was surprised by when we arrived: 1- the beds in the second room were not queen beds, they are full sized. One of the beds actually broke when my mother sat on it (she’s only 130 pounds) I immediately called the owner (he’s response was great!) there was a new boxed bed frame on the lanai and we were able to use that. However the owner had maintenance come the next day to repair the bed. We decided to keep the new frame up anyway and use that. Although, I wonder if this has happened before to have had a bed frame on the lanai…
2) The condo was warm when we entered. The owner emailed me to keep the AC on 77 or above. I was not expecting this as the condo was extremely warm. After a couple hours, the condo became cool and 77 was a good temperature.
3) The drain in the master bathroom is really slow. It continued to fill up with water as we showered but it did go down once we were finished.
4) The beach towels were worn.
The items I’ve mentioned above were all minor and the owner did a good job at communicating with us, fixing the bed, and being available if needed. His response time was great. I did request additional towels and wash clothes, he provided that as well.
Overall, our experience was good and I would recommend renting from David again. This was my first time in a VRBO.
Michael M.
June 2022
Was a listing that we will return to!!!
May 2022
Location and view was great. Condo and building not new but very well maintained , updated, and looked inviting and quite nice. Very good communication with manager. One little issue with one a/c unit was addressed promptly. Thanks for a great stay.
Rita D.
May 2022
This apartment has everything you could need and is in a great location. It was the perfect apartment for a family of four.
John A.
April 2022
The highlight of this property is the view of the marina and beyond. I did not understand from the listing that this unit is actually inside Ilikai Hotel, but that turned out to be a plus because there are good restaurants (Cinnamon's) downstairs and a very upscale restaurant (Pesca) on the 30th floor. Pesca is EXPENSIVE, even during happy hour, but I recommend it for the remarkable sunset views. Besides the 2 main restaurants at the hotel, there are a nice tourist gift shop/convenience store, ice cream shop, and excursions offices on the lobby level. We made use of the McDonald's across the street for breakfast one morning, but mostly I began every morning with a short walk to the nearby ABC convenience store for some pretty good coffee, fruit, and baked goods. The area feels like the downtown area of most American cities, and you can find just about anything you would need within a couple of blocks.
There are washers and dryers with credit card readers located down the hall from this unit, which we found handy during our stay.
We didn't spend a lot of time in the unit because we enjoyed a very active vacation with daily trips to the North Shore for surfing lessons, shark cage diving, food trucks and more food trucks, but I must say I was a bit disappointed that the unit seems less desirable in real life than in the photographs. The furnishings are worn and were not great to begin with, and the decor is cheap. (I have no use for plastic flower arrangements, but there are plenty to enjoy in this unit.) I kept thinking, with a small investment in better furnishings and decor (and the help of a decorator), this place could be awesome!
We didn't turn the TV one even once during our 4-night stay, so I can't comment on the TV's or the cable/satellite service. The singular significant criticism I would offer is that we found the provision of towels and washcloths to be surprisingly limited. I looked everywhere to find more than 4 bath towels and 4 washcloths to no avail. For 4 guests, we really desired more because we reuse towels a few times, but we don't reuse washcloths. In fact, I made a trip to Walmart and purchased a package of 8 washcloths which we left in the unit upon our departure. Hopefully they will be useful for other guests in the future.
If you have a rental car, you're going to spend some money on parking, either with valet parking at the hotel or in the VERY TIGHT parking garage across the street.
diane w.
April 2022
Adorable condo with comfortable beds, a nice kitchen and beautiful views. We have really enjoyed our stay here. I highly recommend staying here and I just wish it was not time to go home.
Keith H.
March 2022
Great location. Beaches weren’t crowded . Lagoon was great …. This is an awesome place.
dawn z.
March 2022
Awesome stay!
Julian A.
March 2022
We loved the location and the view
Lindsay O.
February 2022
Overall, we enjoyed our stay here. Loved the location in Waikiki, the sun set right in front of the balcony and it provided the 3 of us friends with ample room. The property needs some upgrades...1 beach chair and the umbrella were completely broken, the other 3 chairs were on their last leg, there was hair in the master shower, the pillows did not have covers on them and they were stained with drool etc., the kitchen could use upgraded utensils and plate/glasses and a new dishwasher (we didn't use it because it looked too dirty inside). The unit has the basics and worked for us and would stay again if these changes were made.
Serena D.
January 2022
If your looking for luxurious, comfortable and great amenities this is not quite the place as expected. The size of the place is as stated. The rest of the description not so much. You CANNOT see the fireworks from the lanai nor do you see the luau or really much of the lagoon. You see a tiny sliver of the lagoon only. Now the host will be responding to say that they were canceled is why but if you don’t believe me look back and read all the other past reviews as this is a common grievance by many others!! I wish I had taken the time to have read all of them and it would have saved us from a ruined NYE celebration!! First night there when one of our guests went to lay down on the bed it collapsed!! The second bed in that room also was unsteady. Since we got in late we fixed the one bed enough for them to sleep on it. The next day we reached out to the housekeeping and he did come that day to address that and to look at the ice machine that also did not work. I had also initially thought the master shower didn’t work but that was my user error as it’s an old one that you pull down from the faucet the get shower started. Beds were tightened up but the 2nd one was not fully fixed as the middle bar still did not touch the ground. So we only had 2 of the 3 beds to use as were nervous to use the one out of fear of another collapse. The ice machine never worked and reading back at past reviews it has been an ongoing issue. In regards to cleanliness- there were dirty kids pjs left on the floor as well as chip crumbs in living room and some sand by the front door closet. Windows also dirty, could see last guests little hand and face prints. The furniture was more than outdated, it was very worn. Stools had rips, the couch not very comfortable and the furniture on the lanai was actually taped together! Bath towels are the cheap scratchy, thin towels you see at motels. Kitchen not really set up to cook any meals for more than one as only one tiny frying pan. Amenities: Tried to watch a movie one night as it said the tvs were smart tv’s but there were no remotes for either tv so could not do that either. Reached out to housekeeping, no response. Reached out to host & said last guest list them and reminded me that the agreement didn’t promise they would work. Pools, the one you see from lanai is no access to. Lobby pool not luxurious at all and the 2nd floor looked ok but was always closed. I did try to resolve concerns with host but no apologies.
Patrick C.
November 2021
We were in the perfect spot. Sunsets from our balcony looking out in the ocean we’re amazing. The place was very clean and fit the four of us comfortably. I would stay here again.
carla n.
August 2021
Unit was exactly as described. View was nice, accommodations good and no shortfalls. Only issue was the long delays getting an elevator because of the limited number of people allowed per car. Some waits veered towards 15 minutes and 10 elevators to full to join.
Marie S.
August 2021
Very nice location and a beautiful view
Thomas S.
August 2021
While the view was great, nothing else in this unit was! The kitchen microwave and ice maker didn’t work. The floor by the fridge was wet and dirty. None of the lights or outlets in the living room worked, except the tv. The windows in the guest room and dining room were filthy! The blankets in both bedrooms had a musty odor.
The Ilikai Hotel facilities and staff were wonderful. Just unit was very, very disappointing.
Ashley P.
July 2021
The condo was in a great location, has a wonderful view of the property, ocean and people watching!
The furniture is dated and not conducive to a family sitting together-there is one small sectional, which didn’t even fit our family of 3 comfortably for tv watching.
While the condo did have all the listed items, it had not been deep cleaned in quite some time. I moved items in the kitchen to make room for groceries and found they had not been moved and/or cleaned lately. The towel rods had dust on them, patio furniture rattan was coming apart, the bed linens and pillows were stained and overall the place just needed a little attention and updating.
We enjoyed our trip and the property manager was attentive when we needed additional items.
Ayi J.
July 2021
The view was everything. The location was near everything., multiple beaches are short walks away, major store outlets were down the street, and plenty of food options as the location had its own restaurants and other resort options were within short walking distance. Didnt need a car as Uber was a perfect fit for our needs.. We enjoyed the place and couldn't have asked for more..
Will definitely be back!
Lily C.
June 2021
Loved our stay at this condo! The view from the balcony overlooking the harbor and the ocean was fabulous. We started every morning there with our coffee and malasadas. Lots of room for 4 adults and a teen. We made good use of the kitchen, especially for breakfast. This helped us avoid the long lines at the restaurant and deli at the hotel lobby. The beds are very comfortable, the bathrooms were decent, the living room and dining area are inviting. There was a second balcony that we hardly used. It looked out to another building and the street. There were beach chairs, a mat and umbrella in the entree closet that came in handy. The Ilikai Hotel is older than the nearby Hilton Hawaiian Village, but it still has charm. We enjoyed the free hula show held every Friday eves, and the salsa band on Sunday eves at the courtyard. We had a rental car and parked at the nearby Ilikai marina public parking for $23/day. However, the location of this condo is so close to everything. Our only bummer moments were no fireworks yet at the Hilton, and you now need reservations to visit Haunama Bay. We would definitely stay again at this condo!
John A.
June 2021
We stayed at David’s condo for 4 nights. Great location, fully equipped, super view with two Lanais. Very nice.
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