YUKIHARU N.
August 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location was great and the room was clean, but the bed was too expensive for us. The kitchen was easy to use and I would like to use it again.
Crystalene K.
July 2024
The unit has the perfect view for Friday night fireworks. The bed was too soft to our liking, our backs were sore. The couch/pull out bed was a bit dirty and some of the kitchen cloths/potholders were dirty as well with some food on them. Lots of extra towels and blankets were available in the unit.
Tatiane M.
July 2024
The apartment has a privileged view and accommodated my son, husband and me very well. The only thing that bothered us a little is that the AC is a little noisy, the building's pool doesn't have a bar or restaurant, but there is a restaurant around it. I will definitely be back! Thanks! 😊
Anne C.
May 2024
Location and amenities great! Condo was very clean and had everything we needed. There is a lot of wear and tear on the furniture and walls could use some paint. Bed was super soft so if you need a firm mattress it might not work well for you.
Laura D.
April 2024
This hidden gem was just what we needed! Unfortunately there is not enough space here to give a full review so I'll put my top 7.
1. Beautiful grounds that include a convenience store, ice cream shop, coffee shop, gift store, Poke takeaway, surf shop where you can book boat tours
2. Restaurant in the adjacent hotel (The Modern) that has excellent food
3. Has 2 pools! Although the unit does not have beach towels, you can get pool towels when you go down to use while you are there. You can rent beach towels at many nearby locations for beach use. Unit as 2 beach umbrellas, 2 chairs, and a boogie board that can be used
4. It is a 2 min walk to the Lagoon and it is great for young kids to play in. Kahanamoku Beach is a 3 minute walk and it is fairly quiet at this end. There is a great boardwalk that you can walk all the way to the Steak Shack
5. Has pretty much everything you need if you want to cook your own meals. Bring your own spices to save having to buy some as there is nothing provided. Also garbage bags are not provided for the unit so we just used paper bags from when we purchased other items. Ala Moana Center (mall) is a short 10 min walk
6. Friday night fireworks! We went down to the Lagoon to view but you can also from the balcony
7. Enjoying the balcony in the morning and evening
My only recommendation would be a fresh coat of paint in the bathroom, new broom that isn't so stiff, and a new mattress as it is VERY soft (my fiance had to sleep on the pullout).
Lima F.
April 2024
I have stayed in the Ilikai many times in different condos with the same view and around the same floor. The stay was great and fun to be back again.
My suggestions are...paint the bathroom, the traffic areas have peeling paint, fix the shower head so it doesn't squeal until you get it in the right spot, flip the mattress or take off all the different mattress pads, it was soft and saggy, label the remotes, be able to use the ceiling fan and/or ac without having to unplug one or the other, yes there are beach chairs in the unit, although I bought one because I was told there weren't any. There is also a boogie board and I believe an umbrella too. Providing more and larger garbage bags would have been helpful.
The safe was easy and useful, the kitchen full of necessities, the Welcome book was very helpful, the TV was easy to navigate, there were plenty of towels and linen.
Joseph L.
January 2024
The property it self is a bit dated as is most of Waikiki and ready for a pressure wash and some fresh paint.
All the basics are there. The view and pool is amazing and the adjacent property to the hawaiin village is great as well.
Totally safe day or night 7th floor unit is high enough and there is a lovely penthouse restaurant which serves breakfast lunch and diner.
The ride up the exterior glass elevator is exhillerating to say the least.
The management encourages pictures and to explore the restaurants layout with exquisite wine encased in various glass enclosures.
I nice deep clean with mr clean or something similar would really add to the arrival experience.
Without a doubt, booking 8-10 mins the in advance you’ll get the price u need and a vacation worth going on.
The beech chairs and umbrellas were a nice added touch.
November 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
今回で3度目の利用です。毎回金曜日を含んでいる日程なので夜にはヒルトンの花火が間近に見られます。アラモアナショッピングセンターが徒歩圏内でABCもすぐそこ。ホテル内にもコンビニが有って便利です。
Shawn F.
November 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Pros: Clean, bright, unbelievable viewsCons: AC noisy.
Christine Davies
October 2023
Booking process with host was excellent .
First impressions were ok . Air con was very noisy . Ceiling fan was used after contacting host as to how it worked .
Very few dishes ,cups and towels and of mixed types and sizes .And we were only 2 . Too many face cloths . Bath towels very small .
Toilet rolls , kitchen roll , liquid soap and dishwasher tablets provided.
Overall we had a comfortable stay apart from the bedding which didn't fit and was extremely annoying . Sunbed on balcony was broken and dirty .
Laurie L.
October 2023
We spent 10 days here in Hawaii at this apartment. I think we lived on the balcony. As advertised it’s a great place to view the Friday night fireworks. Gets the morning sun and afternoon shade which is perfect. Mattress was very comfortable- always important on holidays. A/C is a little noisy but it works. Spacious for a studio apartment. Both a few of the beach and a quick walk to the beach. Swimming with the sea turtles at the beach was just a bonus
A guest from KAWASAKI, KANAGAWA
September 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
初めてのバケーションレンタルで4泊しましたが、こちらであれば1週間以上滞在したいと思えるお部屋でした。ワイキキ中心街からはすこし離れていますが、ホテルのすぐそばにトローリーやバスが停まるバス停がありますし、裏には安い駐車場もあるので便利です。建物自体は古いのですが、お部屋は綺麗にリノベショーンされており、インテリアや設備、キッチンに備え付けの調理器具、カトラリー類なども充実していました。ソファーベッドは我が家にも欲しいぐらいしっかりしたもので、熟睡できました。ワイキキ中心のホテルと違い、とても&#
Calogero C.
September 2023
This is a great location with a great partial lagoon view! The host kept us informed and provided a great place to stay! You can’t beat the location, price, or the view. I would recommend staying here if you are considering vacationing in Honolulu.
Mike S.
July 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We chose this location for a 10 night stay. Our family of four were very comfortable as my wife and I enjoyed the king bed and our teens used the sofa sleeper and smaller futon. The property manager always responded promptly when we had a question prior to the visit. From this unit there is a perfect view of Friday night fireworks at the Hilton Lagoon. Highly recommended!
Billie J.
June 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our 9-night stay at Ilikai apartment 730. The unit had everything we needed. It had toilet paper (3 rolls), paper towels (1 roll), dish soap, and dishwashing pods. The unit had 4 towels, 4 hand towels, and 4 washcloths. Extra sheets, blankets, hangers, a safe, baskets, and drawers for clothes were in the closet. No beach towels are included and very limited beach items. I believe there was a small beach umbrella, two chairs, and a boogie board. The AC unit was kind of loud but after a few days you got used to it. Take it off of "Saver Mode" and it works great and doesn't seem to be as loud. The curtains are very thin and are not blackout, so at night, it is very bright. The location was fabulous and a short walk to the beach, eateries, and of course, ABC Stores. I would stay here again and recommend it to others.
Bobby T.
May 2023
We love our stay. The rental is in perfect area, everything is within walking distance. We had a wonderful time exploring the island.
Michelle M.
May 2023
We enjoyed staying her with such and amazing views and super easy acess to get to the beach. It was perfect size for our family of 3. Parking is difficult and can be expensive so we learned to park in the free parking during the day then more to the paid lot's at night. Other than that it was the best vacation our family has had. We would definitely stay again
Allison J.
April 2023
Condo was spacious and clean. Ilikai condo is centrally located.
Kacie c.
April 2023
Location was great and the room had everything we needed. My only suggestion would be blackout curtains as the light really shines in throughout the day and night.
Angel H.
April 2023
The property was exactly as indicated and the pictures reflected the property. I have stayed at the Ilikai numerous times both thru the resort and spa side of the hotel and a number of vacation rentals. The location is perfect, you can see the fireworks from your balcony, the food pantry is a few block away on Holbron. The property was clean, the bed was very comfortable. There was a situation with the AC unit that brought security twice to my room - property manager dealt with it right away - the drip pan was not large enough so i had to empty the pan twice a day and change out some towels as the excess water was dripping to balconies below. The unit was partially updated (reflects the good price) really needs a good coat of fresh paint in the bathroom and bedroom. Other than that everything was great- I would definitely stay again in this room and have already recommended the unit
Dean M.
March 2023
We’ve stayed at the Ilikai property many times. The location on the west end of Waikiki is far enough from the noise that we could enjoy peaceful time on our lanai after busy days. The property manager was communicative and helpful. Check-in process was simple and effective. Would definitely recommend.
Don K.
February 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The condo was in a terrific location to view the Hilton Waikiki fireworks show Friday night at 745pm. The condo had all utensils and kitchen ware I needed for 4 nights.
Joan P.
February 2023
Nice view, the only complaint. Being asked to wash my used linen and towels. No laundry detergent provided. I paid for cleaning fee. Spent $16.00
Lauren T.
January 2023
We absolutely loved our stay and would not change a thing. The location was amazing, and everything was as expected and as advertised. We moved away from Oahu 7 years ago. Having lived on the island previously for my entire life, this was as close to home as you can get and I hope to stay here again. Oh and the fireworks!!! Do not miss!!!
December 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
3年ぶり、2度目の滞在でしたが、前回と大きく変わっていたのはコインランドリーでした。クリーニングアプリで課金して洗濯、乾燥をします。一回$3になっています。¢25を用意する必要がなく気が楽でした。部屋は仕切りがあり、とてもくつろげました。また機会があれば滞在したいです。
Blair F.
November 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed in unit 730 mid-October - mid-November 2022. The condo is nice and was clean. The fireworks are back, so the view of that is spectacular from the lanai as is the daytime view. The lanai is a decent size. The unit has all the needed dishes and cooking utensils, the dish washer was also a nice feature. The only drawback for us is the Ilikai does not have BBQ's but the pool area and the rest of the hotel in general is great! Dealing with Mariko at Aska is also a pleasure.
Daniel D.
July 2022
Didn’t get the check in information until 15 minutes after the check in time otherwise good.
Emily H.
July 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
THIS is how you do Hawaii as a family! Since I used to live close to this area of Honolulu, I had an insider perspective that the Ilikai was the place to stay to have access to the best of everything, while staying within budget. This condo definitely exceeded our expectations! We had a fabulous stay in the Ilikai Apartment #730 for 8 days! I'll name a few of my favorites about this place, but there really are too many to name. The balcony view is spectacular. Coffee in the mornings, sunsets in the evenings, cocktails and meals while enjoying the beautiful ocean view. Fireworks every friday can be seen from the balcony. The location is perfect. Walking distance to all the happenings of Waikiki, Ala Moana beach and Ala Moana Mall. Skip renting a car and paying for parking because Uber is so easy from here. Laundry is on the same floor. Super cute Ice cream shop and a mini-mart/gift shop in the lobby. Cinnamon's restaurant in the lobby. BEAUTIFUL outdoor lobby to gather in. Just steps away from a super chill lagoon that has water biking, stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, shrimp truck/shave ice and picnic areas. TWO beautiful pools on site that are perfect for kids or for lounging that were surprisingly NOT crowded! We found the King size bed to be super comfortable. The fold out sofa mattress was of great quality. Plenty of bedding/towels. Fully stocked kitchen for all cooking needs. Welcome kit of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, bathroom soap, sponge and trash bags was very much appreciated. Very easy to schedule grocery delivery to the Ilikai. Plenty of space for our family of 4! And lastly, you cannot beat the price! I will be recommending this condo to all of my friends!
June 2022
I have stayed at the Ilikai for over 20 years and always in a condo. This is my first time using this company.
The bathroom needs a paint job and some hooks on the wall for towels and house coats.
I also think there should be a bar of soap and a small shampoo and conditioner. These are just minor details because really the condo had everything we needed.
Will certainly consider their units in future
Kenneth J.
June 2022
Room was well equipped, clean, all appliances worked well. We would stay here again
Joe S.
May 2022
Good and easy experience, unit was exactly what was listed.
Joseph F.
April 2022
Great location and view.
Linda J.
March 2022
The unit is adequately furnished with cooking and eating utensils/equipment. Full-sized refrigerator with an excellent freezer compartment. 4-burner stove and microwave (with fading numbers, but works fine). Dishwasher, but no dishwasher soap provided. Dish soap, sponge and dish rack were provided and worked just fine for us. King bed is on box springs and with coiled-spring mattress that is reasonably comfortable. Linens are nice quality. Towels adequate for two people. Bathroom is small, but has nice shower and bidet feature on toilet. Living area has comfortable couch (hideabed), chair and coffee table. TV has generous number of channels. Lanai has table, two chairs and lounge chair, and has a view of the ocean and very active beach area, but is otherwise surrounded by high-rise hotels. Hilton Hawaiian Village is directly opposite. Pool areas look nice, but we didn’t use them. The biggest downside is the noise. Constant sounds from HVAC’s from closely surrounding hotels, traffic and waterfalls at the Hilton. The noise made it unpleasant to be on the lanai or to keep the sliding door open. There is one ceiling fan over the bed and an air conditioner in the corner by the bed that barely cooled the unit. Parking onsite is expensive, but there is nothing but paid parking in the vicinity. There is apparently very good bus service in this area, also taxis and Uber.
All that being said, we are not big city people, so will likely not come back to Honolulu.
Arjet T.
January 2022
Both the beds were uncomfortable especially the pull out bed. The mattress was very hard and the pillows were flat. The view was great but the place was smelly and not that clean. The kitchen cabinets stink and as well as the sheets and blankets that were provided.
Yuliya B.
November 2021
Everything was as pictured. Loved the view from the balcony!
Lance L.
September 2021
Close to the beach on a quieter end of Waikiki. Unit is clean and well equipped. Really enjoyed the stay.
Albert C.
July 2021
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I was sold on this unit based on the title and pictures (FIREWORKS VIEW FROM LANAI). This was complete FALSE advertisement and I feel like I paid aa premium for this room based on the title. We were there for 12 day and 2 Fridays and there were ZERO fireworks. Also, I feel like the unit owner did not provide much with respects to SOAP, TOILET PAPER, PAPER TOWELS and the basic essentials that have always been supplied at previous AB&B rentals. The unit was in good condition and the general experience was positive. I just wish the UNIT OWNER would have disclosed or did not advertise falsely about the FIREWORKS as I probably would have gone with a less expensive unit had I known that there was not going to be included in our visit. I did enjoy the Ilikai property and the building was surprisingly nice based on its outer appearance of being older. I just hope that people read this review so you are not as disappointed as we were as this was our first vacation in over two years and we were really looking forward to the FIREWORKS which is 100% the reason we went with this unit. I am guessing I could have saved $50 per night with a mountain view room. Future renters: If the price is right for you then you will enjoy the unit. Just note there are NO FIREWORKS!!! It will sleep 4 (beds not very comfortable). One KING old mattress and 1 pull out couch with super thin mattress. Bathroom and kitchen are average. To be honest I would stay there again if the price was a little better as the management company was very kind and the Lanai is large and the size is right for my family. ***ALSO, WE HAD CONSTRUCTION DISRUPTION WHICH WAS NOT DISCLOSED AND HAD OUR WATER TURNED OFF IN THE UNIT WHICH YOU CAN IMAGINE IN HAWAII CAN BE ROUGH WITH NO WATER (CANT GO TO THE BATHROOM OR SHOWER OR USR THE KITCHEN OR WAS YOUR HAND ETC...******THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF VENT IN THE SHOWER THAT APPEARED TO HAVE A LOT OF BLACK MOLD******JUST CHANG
chris h.
June 2021
Great location, clean and nice, ac worked but just not as upgrading as other units…worth the money and overall nice experience
Joyce J.
June 2021
We picked this place specifically because of how close it is from the beach and lagoon for our toddler and senior mom. We were also expecting fireworks but due to covid the fireworks has been suspended for more than a year now and should be taken out of the title or noted on the listing. The two pools were a great option. The ice cream shop downstairs was great. Cinnamons Restaurant was ok and can be a bit pricey. I like that our room is close enough to the elevators and the laundry room but not close enough to be loud. They even had a salsa band playing one Sunday which got a lot of people dancing.
The Ilikai is an older building but this specific unit has been remodeled. Lots of dishes, utensils and pots and pans for use. They provided a small bottle of hand/dish soap and a couple of paper goods for our 12 night stay (we needed to buy more). The toilet with bidet was great and good shower pressure. They only have valet parking for $28/night which we used for a couple nights then we were able to find parking by the marina with some patience. Being on the 7th floor can sometimes be annoying when using the elevators because it can be full of people already going down. We’ve used the bathers elevator sometimes and the stairs was a good option if you’re up for it.
We drove around a lot with our rental and would likely stay somewhere else than Waikiki next but this is a decent place to stay close to the beach, Ala Moana mall and it’s not in the middle of downtown Waikiki.
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