Ilikai, Oahu

The Ilikai Condo Resort in Hawaii is an iconic oceanfront property, famous for its appearances in the original and new "Hawaii Five-0" and "Magnum P.I" TV series. The resort offers a variety of amenities, including two heated outdoor pools, a convenience store, coffee shop, ice cream shop, and dine-in restaurants. Guests can enjoy Friday night fireworks, live entertainment, and a Tiki Torch lighting ceremony at sunset. The Ilikai is conveniently located within walking distance to the upscale Ala Moana Shopping Mall, Waikiki Beach attractions, and numerous restaurants. Public transportation is easily accessible, with rental car agencies available in the lobby and nearby. Parking options include valet parking and public paid parking. Laundry facilities are available on each floor, and the resort is surrounded by various shops and restaurants, including the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Ala Moana Beach Park.

    Ilikai Quick Facts:


  • Address: 1777 Ala Moana Blvd,Honolulu, HI 96815
  • Reviews: 4.61 / 5.0 (from 6779 reviews)
  • Average Price: $322/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Ilikai Vacation Rentals

Ilikai Average Rates


As of October 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Ilikai is $322. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $674. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Ilikai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

Ilikai's Best Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 Guest Reviews


Reviewer Portrait

The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

Travelers consistently love the Ilikai’s location and classic Waikiki vibe. Set at the quieter end of Waikiki by the marina and Hilton lagoon, it’s an easy walk to beaches, Ala Moana Center, shops, restaurants, and tour pick‑ups. Many units have sweeping ocean/marina views from large lanais—perfect for sunsets, Friday-night fireworks, and even watching surfers. Guests appreciate having full kitchens to save on meals, plus thoughtful extras like beach chairs, towels, coolers, and boogie boards. Onsite perks (two pools, coffee shop, market, restaurants including the rooftop Pesca) and generally smooth, responsive host communication round out an easy, family‑friendly stay.

The experience can vary by unit because they’re individually owned. Many condos are renovated, spotless, and well equipped; others feel dated or show wear (tired furnishings, sticky sliders/blinds, limited cookware, or deep‑cleaning needs). Common recurring themes: AC can be noisy or struggle in west‑facing units; pools are smaller and close early; elevators can be slow during busy periods; valet parking is convenient but pricey (marina/self‑parking is a popular alternative). Laundry is usually shared on each floor (not in‑unit), which some guests didn’t expect. Urban realities—traffic noise, pigeons on balconies, occasional construction next door, and rare false fire alarms—come up, and a temporary labor strike at a neighboring property made daytime noise a factor for some recent stays.

Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with many repeat guests who’d “stay again” for the views, walkability, and condo convenience over resort frills. If you’re sensitive to heat or noise, request an updated unit with solid AC and consider a higher floor or lagoon/marina exposure; confirm bed layouts, laundry setup, and parking plans in advance. Corner units with two lanais are especially popular. Expect an iconic, older building with plenty of charm and modern comforts—more “home base with a postcard view” than full‑service luxury—and you’ll likely have a great stay.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Ilikai Reviews


2109 was very convienent to a lot of things. Location was excellent. Many things to do kids or even adult will not be bored. You pretty much find everything you need within the building.
Samson A.
July 2025

Location was fantastic the views were great the condo was was very comfortable and felt like home.
Bruce N.
July 2025

Great place to stay that isn’t as crowded as other areas. Nice view, love the AC! Clean and has everything you need.
Julie R.
July 2025

Beautiful condo, great location, excellent host!
Dianne K.
July 2025

We had such an amazing stay here! The view was beautiful—we could see the ocean right from the place, and my favorite part was waking up in the morning and watching the surfers out in the water. There’s just something really cool about seeing people doing what they love. It made me want that kind of peace for myself.The AC worked great (which isn’t always the case in Waikiki), and the water pressure was seriously the best I’ve ever had staying out there. No issues with the Wi-Fi either, which was super helpful. The unit was really clean and spacious, and the kitchen had everything we needed—including a rice cooker, which was a big plus!I had to call the property manager twice during the trip, and both times she picked up right away, was super helpful, and made sure everything got taken care of without rushing me. That kind of service really stood out.We did valet parking at the hotel, which made everything a lot easier since parking in Waikiki can be a headache.Overall, just a great experience. We’d 100% stay here again!
Daisy A.
July 2025

Very clean place overlooking the harbor/ocean. Beautiful grounds and great location to everything. Just a short walk to great beaches. Had all the amenities we needed and check in/out process was a breeze! Would definitely stay here again?
Kelly C.
July 2025

Unfortunately there was construction going on in an adjacent unit the entire time we were there. It was extremely loud! I was also disappointed that it was stated that there was a washer and dryer in the premises. There was, but it was a pay per load unit down the hall. The location was great. For the price, I would have chosen differently.
Kristin L.
July 2025

This could have been a 3 star review, but patio and view are so great, I rounded up. We've stayed at the Ilikai numerous times and love the location and facilities. Having three bedrooms and everyone together was great. The location is just as advertised with the large Hawaii 5-0 patio and beautiful ocean, lagoon and harbor view. Inside, the large open living room is nice, but the condo is lacking in charm, warmth or style. The most prominent piece of art is a discount store style painted list of manners (see photo). The bedrooms are small and plain. They had sheets, but no blankets (anywhere in the condo). The kitchen is nice, but is sparsely stocked as if they don't expect anyone to actually cook. The cookware, utensils and cutlery were okay. There were a few mismatched champagne flutes, but no wine glasses. We were grateful when requested blankets and wine glasses were promptly delivered. Hosts were very responsive. There was salt and pepper, and that's about it (no coffee, no herbs, etc. that are common in VRBOs, especially top-dollar penthouse bookings). Unfortunately, the upkeep of the suite is lacking. The walls had food splatter on them from prior guests, the couch has torn fabric hanging down from the underside, the cable box and cords are wedged between the tv and the wall dangling down above the floor, etc. It's an epic suite but isn't furnished or maintained in epic condition.
Greg M.
July 2025

This place was in a good spot and spacious for my family of 6. The parking was tight in the curves but manageable. The pool was nice and having a place to do laundry was awesome. I really enjoyed staying here and it was walkable to the beach and to shops. We got lucky and stayed on a Friday when the Hilton does a free firework show. I would stay again!
Gabriela L.
July 2025

Everything was beautiful
Jane P.
June 2025

Spacey studio, with a great location. Having a parking spot included with our booking was a huge plus! The beach was just a short walk away and having shops and restaurants at a walking distance made our stay very convenient. The lobby also provided a free automatic industrial coffee machine which we looked forward to in the morning. My family and I would definitely stay here again.
Jessica
June 2025

Clean, comfortable and nicely decorated unit; pretty marina and ocean views from the lanai; a short walk to the pools, lagoon and ocean; kitchen is well-appointed for cooking if desired; quality linens; we really appreciated the provided beach towels, chairs, umbrella, cooler and filtered water pitcher; several restaurants are located in the hotel and nearby. Thank you, Jana, for a great visit and for the prompt responses to all of my questions!

June 2025

Had an opportunity to connect with my son (Navy) during a pit stop in HNL. I have 3 cousins who live in Kona, who could stop in for a day so my cousin from Neb and me from DEN flew in for a quick week of combined work and family. We really enjoyed all the comforts of home, able to cook in and save a few pennies, but lots of options on and off site, slept great, enjoyed all the amenities, lots of extras, great place to stay, I would return and recommend.
Karen R.
June 2025

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: Beautiful location with an amazing view
Theresa S.
June 2025

Great place to stay in Waikīkī. Thanks for the great accommodations and aloha. We had a perfect vacation.
Dara E.
June 2025

Big and well equipped apartment. Very good beds. Excellent location.
Kyrre H.
June 2025

Our family absolutely loved this property! Very clean and perfectly located to beach, shopping, restaurants. Property offers complimentary luau on Friday on patio downstairs and Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks show which we enjoyed from our balcony. We will definitely stay again... Mahalo Christy!
Margarita S.
June 2025

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 was a great location to stay for my family of 5. 2 adults 3 kids. Will recommend to anyone traveling to Hawaii
Edward D.
June 2025

We really enjoyed our stay. My favorite part of the rental was relaxing in the balcony with a beautiful view of the marina and the sound of island music playing downstairs. The beds were a little dated but I didn't mind it so much.
Judie C.
June 2025

This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, updated unit at the Ilikai with extraordinary views. Each room has access to a balcony and incredible views to the ocean or the harbor/sunset. The unit has been updated and was very comfortable. Check in was very easy and organized. There was a minor issue with the living room air conditioning that was dripping water and maintenance came by within 10 minutes of us notifying them to address it. The kitchen is well stocked with pots/pans, dishes, etc. and there is a laundry room next to the elevator. As the listing mentions, there is just a starter set of soap & shampoo, and a pod of dishwashing detergent enough for a single load. For people planning to stay more than 1 day, you should plan to purchase dishwasher detergent (hard to find within walking distance). Other than that, a lovely stay.
Margaret F.
June 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the place worked out. I did have a few issues with the place. Good things first - the location worked out very well. It was convenient to the beach and restaurants. And we loved the balconies. The unfavorable things were that it had a very musty smell. In the master bedroom there were no end tables by the bed so it made it hard to have clock or phone nearby. We did not really use the kitchen so I can not rate how well equipped it was. Parking was a challenge if you do not use the Valet. It worked for three days that we stayed there.
Jeanne C.
June 2025

We had a great experience from the moment we unlocked the door to the room until we left. The view is spectacular!! The Friday night fireworks you can sit right on the lanai and have a perfect view! Walking distance to food and shops - we didn’t have a rental car our first 2 days and did not miss it. We parked at the harbor when we had a car and that was easy and close. With 6 people this place was plenty big enough and kitchen had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend and would love to come back and stay at the same place.
Luke M.
June 2025

We absolutely loved our stay here. The unit has everything you need. The beds/room setup was perfect for our family of 5. The view is amazing, pictures don’t do it justice. We parked at the marina and utilized both the free and 1/hour parking, it was quick and easy.
Jennifer M.
June 2025

Enjoyed out stay at this property very much, no complaints. Close to everything we wanted to do, good food, walking distance to beach.
Josephine
June 2025

We loved staying at The Ilikai 1128! The communication with the owner, check-in/check-out, view, location, and amenities were all fantastic. We really enjoyed the shops and restaurants downstairs. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Evanna M.
June 2025

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 very much enjoyed out trip to Hawaii for the first time. The Ilikai was within walking distance to everything we wanted to do and the parking spot was great for our rental car. The view from our deck was great, loved seeing the water and boats every morning while drinking my coffee, great way to start the day.
Josephine W.
June 2025

This condo was perfect for our stay. Great views of the Marina and ocean, good location close to the beach, and comfortable. The only struggle was parking each night, but we figured it out.
Andrew C.
June 2025

The ocean/harbor/city views are what makes this property unbelievable. A/C in every room and beach/pool towels available as well as adequate supply of bath towels too. The other plus is the owner/manager is always available and responds quickly. Check in/out was seamless and a few minor issues were handled right away. Jean was great in communication and support the whole time we were there.Would definitely stay here again in a heart beat!
Russ H.
June 2025

Thank you for hosting our family! This property worked perfectly for a few nights for our family of 5. Our kids are ages 17,14, and 11. We knew it was going to be a tight fit, but we wanted location over space for this quick trip. Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep. The condo was everything as described and met all our expectations! We loved the condo, the balcony, the view, quick access to the water, and convenient food options nearby.
Beth B.
June 2025

This place was very nice and clean. We didn’t have any problems at all. Check-in was simple. Close to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. We would definitely stay here again.
Kimberly J.
June 2025

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: Great location. The view is amazing. Property management very responsive.
Brenda R.
June 2025

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: Comfortable hotel, the sunset view from the balcony is fantastic, quiet room. All in all, a very enjoyable stay.
Jim D.
June 2025

To be this close to the main resorts and beach at this rate is a great deal. No fuss unit comfy bed, and property is always well kept. Full kitchen is a saver for meal times. Great shops in the lobby really nice. Tile floors solid counter tops, no fuss but homey for what it is
Jordan H.
June 2025

Apartment was in an awesome location close to the lagoon & beach plus it has a pool, great internet connection. Supermarket located at end of street (block) heaps of space in apartment for the whole family and has great view. Pick up points for tours close by. We had the best time and when we come back to Hawaii we would definitely stay here again.
Holly B.
June 2025

The place was very neat when we went in. I loved that they had pictures up of what I think is the owner’s dog. We had one issue with the blow dryer not working when we were there and someone came up and immediately swapped it out which was great. The marina view was gorgeous.
Chelsea G.
June 2025

Great location in the heart of Waikiki. Easy to walk to lots of restaurants. The condo was clean and comfortable. It's showing its age, but worked great for our stay.
Jeffrey C.
June 2025

Incredible view. Excellent hosts! Quiet. Extremely walkable. A slice of paradise.
Mary R.
June 2025

Very comfortable, amazing views and the Friday fireworks were incredible from the lanai… look forward to our next visit
Robert A.
June 2025

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 property was perfect for our family. The property was clean and spacious but the star of the show was the lanai which provided panoramic views of the beach and diamond head. I would highly recommend this property.
Kim D.
June 2025

We were busy with adventures most days and this condo was a nice retreat after driving all over the island. The day we had nothing planned, it was nice to just walk and explore the area. Conveniently located by car or foot this made our vacation an enjoyable experience.
Karen B.
June 2025

We didnt spend much time at the vrbo as we were off adventuring. The location was wonderful. The bed was comfy, but the couch definitely could use an upgrade. Anytime we did want to stop and sit while we figured out plans, we only ever sat on the bed because the couch was so uncomfortable.
Emily L.
June 2025

The room was well kept, nice and clean with beautiful view to the beach. No complaints at all.
Grace G.
June 2025

First the area- Incredibly busy area with a lot of traffic. The hotel isn’t on the beach but overlooks a marina. The beach is walkable, but dangerously rocky. The lagoon has no fresh water outlet and is man made out of concrete. Very crowded. The room- way smaller than images depict. Very old with cheap updates. The couch pulls out but isn’t a bed with a mattress/sheets. The pack n play was disgusting and stained allover and smelled. The manager replaced it very promptly which was great. I wouldn’t say it’s a comfortable fit for 4 dye to how small the space is. Once we got to researching the area and saw how expensive everything is and home prices it was easy to understand why this rate was as high as it was. It was pretty basic stay. But the hotel amenities were nice, like the pool. Valet is only option here and it’s 45/a day. We wished we stayed outside of the city, if you’re torn between whether or not to stay in Waikiki, opt for a different area. We made this work for us.
Erica K.
June 2025

Loved the location. The check-in process was clear. The place was clean and comfortable. The view was beautiful, but we weren’t able to see the sunset from the lanai. The AC worked well. We didn’t have paper towels or enough washcloths, but once I reached out to the owner the items were delivered immediately. The parking was not included so we used the 1/hour parking which worked fine. The toilet seat broke at the end of our stay, which we informed the owner about, and they said they would replace it. The large cushioned patio chair could probably use replacing because the arms were tattered and the cushions were not very supportive. Overall, the place was tight but good for 5 adults of average size who get along well. We would use it again.
Rachel M.
June 2025

The apartment itself was great - the kitchen was stocked with all the necessary supplies to cook anything and all the appliances were in excellent working order. It looked newly updated and was clean.The bathroom was nice and had some shampoo, conditioner, and lotions. No fan in the bathroom.The apartment was nicer and cleaner and more recently updated than the hotel itself. The AC couldn’t quite keep up in the hot afternoon (probably due to west facing windows) but did okay.The walk to the beach is moderate but is a nice area for kids. Pool is not fun for kids.Overall good place to stay, but maybe not the best for kids.
Annie W.
June 2025

All of the pictures are accurate. Beautiful inside! If you have five adults and five large suitcases, there’s not much room to move around the room. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay!
Rena D.
June 2025

We had a very nice 10 day stay. Location along the waterfront and access to many surrounding shopping areas and beaches was ideal. The condo itself was well appointed including the kitchen that had all necessary supplies to cook breakfast many mornings and other simple meals. The balcony was large and fits a hightop table and rocking chairs that provided nice views of the ocean, marina and beautiful sunsets. Beach chairs and towels also provided. Simple check in and check out with the ability to buy a weekly parking if needed directly with the valet at the entrance. Highly recommend
Michelle F.
June 2025

I am in Honolulu often as my son and daughter in law live there and decided to try a condo at the Ilikai. The condo was spacious with a full kitchen. It was very clean and well appointed. I really enjoyed the lanai and the views. My only complaint would be that the pools at the building aren’t great. The main pool is very crowded and reminded me of a community pool not a resort pool. The pool on the second level was much better and less crowded but the pool itself is like a kiddy pool or just a splash pool so not great for adults who would like to swim.
Jessica M.
June 2025

The experience to be able to go to Hawaii was amazing and, if the place you stay at can help add to that experience, then it makes the visit even better! What a beautiful view!
Stacy C.
June 2025

We had an amazing time in Oahu! This condo was exactly as advertised. We had pretty much everything we needed. We were surprised when we got there to find additional items not listed in the description- 8 beach towels, 2 beach chairs, 3 umbrellas, 3 boogie boards, and 2 coolers- a welcomed surprise! The owner was very attentive to questions. Absolutely loved it!
Amanda P.
June 2025


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