Ilikai, Oahu

The Ilikai Hotel & 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 Ilikai operates as a hybrid property where you can rent both traditional hotel rooms and privately owned condos. The "hotel" units are managed centrally by a hospitality company, offering a standardized resort experience, uniform decor, and dedicated front-desk services. In contrast, the condo rentals are owned by individuals and managed independently (by the owner or their management company).

Regardless of which option you choose, all guests stay in the same iconic building and enjoy access to the main property amenities, including the pools, onsite dining, and close proximity to the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. Ultimately, booking a hotel room offers predictable resort services, while renting a condo allows you to select the exact unit, floor, and view you want ahead of time. Our website shows the individual condos available to rent. Use this link to book a hotel room.

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.

    Ilikai Quick Facts:


  • Address: 1777 Ala Moana Blvd,Honolulu, HI 96815
  • Reviews: 4.6 / 5.0 (from 6908 reviews)
  • Average Price: $342/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Ilikai Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Ilikai

Ilikai Average Rates


As of September 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Ilikai is $342. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $671. 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.

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


Lovely property and was just what we needed! Once in a lifetime experience!!
Amy G.
June 2026

I would stay here again. Room was fairly clean. A few things need a bit of adjustment minor things. Communication was great, very helpful.
Dianna S.
June 2026

Overall, the place was okay. I have stayed in worse. What made it just ok was that it wasn't fully cleaned, under the beds and furniture looked like the cleaning people swept the sand under it instead of picking it up. A couple of times, we saw cockroaches in the kitchen and the bathroom. The other thing was the AC not working well at all. I emailed the owner, and they sent someone right away on a Sunday, BUT I am a contractor, and I can tell you that whoever they sent didn't do a damn thing. The people who were communicating with me said someone had gone and charged the AC. Yeah, no, that didn't do anything. All they did was turn the temp down to 67, which they had a sign on the control to keep at 72, but even at 67, it cooled the living room, not where the beds are located, so I was not happy about that at all, sweating each night to sleep. The building itself was very nice, the pool was nice, and the view was amazing. The price charged does reflect the quality of the room; the photos look amazing, but in person, not so amazing. If you stay there and don't want to pay 45/day for valet, the parking lot in the marina is 1 dollar per hour, so was paying 10-12 dollars a day versus 45/day plus tip. I had to walk but not far at all.
Mike
June 2026

The property is much smaller than expected after viewing the enhanced photos.
John B.
June 2026

This unit was perfect for our family of 4. We loved the restaurant for burgers to go and breakfast was yummy. The beds were comfy and the ac kept us comfortable. The patio was lovely for watching the surfers. Thank you
Kandice R.
June 2026

Great location! Easy to walk to everything we wanted to do! Plenty of space for 5 people. Very friendly staff.
Chevonne F.
May 2026

Overall, we had a good stay at this property. The location was convenient, and the property provided everything we needed for our family during our visit. The management team was also responsive and accommodating when there was a water outage, which we appreciated.The main area for improvement would be cleanliness, as we felt the property could have been cleaned more thoroughly before our arrival. Additionally, based on the listing description and photos, we expected the space to feel a bit larger than it was.Despite these minor concerns, the property met our needs, and we enjoyed our stay overall.
Amielia P.
May 2026

Conveniently located to everything wanted on vacation, the beach, stores, and pools. Unit was exactly as advertised and served us well. Thank you!
Rhiannon
May 2026

Great location
Jeffrey H.
May 2026

Extremely nice. Loved it!
Lisa G.
May 2026

Amazing ocean views, great location and beautiful condo for our first time to Hawaii! Highly recommend!
Kristin C.
May 2026

Best view on Waikiki beach! Wonderful property
Emily P.
May 2026

The unit was well appointed with beach chairs and umbrellas at the time of our stay. We found everything we needed. We would suggest a few more options for hanging towels and wet clothing in the bathroom.The Ilikia resort was very accommodating with friendly staff and amazing views.We we first arrived, the unit was rather warm even though the air conditioner was on. The air conditioner was trying hard to cool things down. But struggled that first day. The second day we discovered that the exterior unit cooling coils were absolutely coated with a fine layer of thick dust preventing the air to flow through efficiently. Using a soft bristle brush we were able to clean most of the dust off the outside surface of the coils. Once free of the dust, the air conditioner worked great through the rest of our stay. The management company should consider this issue for regular maintenance.
Brian B.
May 2026

Overall enjoyed the room. Great view and supplied well. Only suggestion would be to consider adding a dishwasher. Will definitely come back again in the future.
Eugene M.
May 2026

Property as described , clean and tidy , easy check in instructions , enjoyed our stay
Vanessa P.
May 2026

Amazing view from the room! And location of the hotel is PERFECT if you like to go around and explore on down time you don’t have planned!
Tyler E.
May 2026

Just needed to list type of coffee maker, so we could get coffee.
Pat H.
May 2026

Everything was Great.The room was clean.The room looks just like the pictures. The snorkeling set I didn't need to rent or buy . That host was very pleasant when I called for a question. Kitchen was clean everything to cook. Leverage, ten minute walk to the beach very close. You may want to fix the shower, keeps dripping.
John V.
May 2026

Great location. Free parking garage is a plus.
B H.
May 2026

Accommodations were great for a family of 5 adults kitchens beach chairs umbrellas extra blanket for pull out sofa and was super clean and wonderful home away from home.
Helen S.
May 2026

Beautiful property, gorgeous view of the ocean and sunset. We literally had everything we needed. Both my husband and I said we could live here. Very comfortable. What I really enjoyed is there is a memory book on shelf by kitchen counter, where others had written about their time in this beautiful location. We were also able to write our thoughts. Our goal was to create beautiful memories here, and that is exactly what we did. Love the place, loved our time. If we return to Oahu someday, we will stay here again.
jinnie g.
May 2026

Our family found this property to be perfect for us. Short walk to the beach, pools, shopping, and restaurants. Trolley system is very reasonable and pickup is right next to the building entrance. The condo had everything we needed and a great view! The services in the building were easy and convenient. I would absolutely stay here again. The restaurant downstairs had a good selection and delicious. There is a restaurant/bar at the top of the building we tried. Happy hour was reasonably priced. Main menu was expensive but worth the splurge once. Great atmosphere for adult date night.
Michael L.
May 2026

Clean as described
Daniel B.
May 2026

Great Stay will definitely stay here again...
Jerome W.
May 2026

We enjoyed our stay. The unit had everything we needed. The host responded quickly to questions.
AnnMarie A.
May 2026

Everything was exactly as listed. The only complaint that I have is the valet is understaffed for the amount of people staying at this property. Plan accordingly.
Katrina B.
May 2026

Excellent location and views. The condo is definitely in need of an update.
Suzanne D.
May 2026

The apartment was nice and bright with a beautiful view. It is a perfect size for two people. Parking is expensive so we only kept our rented car for 4 of the 10 days. Everything is easy to walk to, and Uber is a great mode of transportation for longer day trips.
Nancy M.
May 2026

Our 2nd time staying here. Had an awesome time, Condo is as described. Love the balcony also.
Cubanmama D.
May 2026

The property is beautiful - a 2 bedroom condo with a fully stocked kitchen, dining table, and additional sleeping options in the living room. We had 7 of us staying in the condo, in town for our daughter's wedding. Jeannie responded quickly to any inquiries with kindness, consideration, and respect. The unit offered boogie boards, a large cooler on wheels, and sand chairs - perfect for our beach outings. Located next to the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the location was ideal for walking around Waikiki. An onsite gym at a small cost made our stay even better. And the onsite salon relieved the stress of fixing my own mother-of-the-bride hair style. We opted for the valet parking: quick and convenient. We probably could have located offsite parking but we appreciated the convenience factor. We definitely recommend this property.
Shannon A.
May 2026

We had a great stay. The apartment was clean and really well appointed. Location was great and the views from both balconies were beautiful. Jeannie was terrific to deal with and communication was easy. Would stay again in a heartbeat. Thank you!
Patricia S.
May 2026

What a great place to stay. The view and the pools were beautiful. The bed was very comfortable. The host Cristy was very attentive. 5 stars!
Debbie M.
May 2026

This studio worked well for our family of 4 - the partition helped with bedtime for our two young children. Convenient location - short walk to the lagoon, beach and many food options. Parking spot is a huge plus. The pull-out sofa was not comfortable, but we set our expectations pretty low for that going in. Unit is pretty dated and could use an update and deep clean. Overall the pros outweighed the cons. Would recommend to anyone looking for a convenient location as a homebase for their trip.
Julie H.
May 2026

Bed very comfortable, view of boat harbor and ocean were great. The unit needs some TLC, especially the bathroom. It was clean, but needs upgrades. Convenient location, hotel staff very pleasant and helpful.
Wendy H.
May 2026

It was a lovely stay at Waikiki North. What a great location on the north end to have all the amenities at our fingertips and just a short walk away from everything. The 2 bedroom was great for us with plenty of room. Great communication with the owner and the process and check in was so easy. The fireworks the last night were exceptional. Best seats on that balcony! Thanks again for a great vacay.
Amanda P.
May 2026

Very nice condo in a great location. The parking helped so much. Would definitely stay there again.
Ron M.
May 2026

Really enjoyed this place - it was amazing to open the huge sliding doors in the morning and have a great ocean view as we had our morning coffee in bed. It had everything we needed - kitchen was well stocked - we used it daily. Check in was seamless. Great stay overall! Bed was super comfy and huge.
James
May 2026

Wonderful apartment with terrific views.The pool is enjoyable, Menehune Happy Hour nachos were delicious. All the Ilikai employees are helpful. Such a welcoming and thoroughly nice place to be.
Bobbie B.
May 2026

Nice stay in a comfortable condo with a view of the harbor. Unfortunately they were doing some work on the exterior of the building while we were there so there was scaffolding that affected the view, but overall the condo was fine.
Bridget M.
May 2026

The place was nice and clean. The view was great! The staff was extremely nice and there for any help that was needed. Loved staying with them. Two Restaurants right in the building, heated pool. Everything was so clean! 10/10 would recommend.
Amy A.
May 2026

Very clean. activities and restaurants within walking distance, buses and trollies right out front.
tammy w.
May 2026

Everything about the unit and location was perfect.
Lawrence R.
May 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would definitely come back… Everything was clean. Everything was as described…
Eric T.
May 2026

Wonderful. Will use again
Okada T.
May 2026

Amazing views! Great property! Wonderful host! Highly recommend this unit! Thank you for letting us stay! I would definitely return to this VRBO!
Jennifer O.
May 2026

The place was great. There were some things that need some work. Sounds like the blinds have been broken for a while and not getting fixed. The vent in the bathroom didn’t work and the sleeper sofa was very loud when my kids would move around at night. Otherwise
Alyssa S.
May 2026

We stay for 8 days, with no internet or TV. It says it has an XCERCISE ROOM, but nothing was available. Poor communication: no response when someone is on vacation; they come to the room for work, not related to us.
samer o.
May 2026

Location is excellent in the historic building. Everything is 5 star, except they need to switch bed sheets, pillow covers to hotel grade cotton, these were polyester. Need to thoroughly clean the living room sliding door bottom rails, door is hard to open as rails are filled with rust.
Sunny S.
May 2026

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: Communication with the rental agency was excellent from start to finish, with clear and responsive service. The property is in a great location, right on the doorstep of Waikiki, and it was very convenient being able to store our luggage with the hotel when we arrived early.The condo itself is spacious and comfortable, with a particularly comfortable bed that made for a great night’s sleep. The kitchen is fairly basic with a limited amount of crockery and cookware, although this was not an issue for us as we ate out most of the time. One minor drawback was that the condo did not have a safe, and the security features, particularly the locks on both the main door and balcony door, appeared somewhat dated and could benefit from being upgraded for additional peace of mind.One of the highlights of our stay was the wonderful view of the Hilton Friday night fireworks display, which we enjoyed from the condo without having to deal with the crowds on the beach.The condo and building are a little dated in places, and the public areas could benefit from some refurbishment, but everything was functional. The location more than makes up for this, with shops, restaurants, and the beach all within easy walking distance. We also found it very easy to get around further afield using Uber, although there is also a reliable local bus network available.Overall we had a great time!
Charles M.
May 2026

Great location, the unit was exactly as described. It was very clean but some items are starting to show some wear. The second bedroom is a bit challenging as there are no dressers or even space to put luggage. There is barely enough space to get around the beds making it a bit challenging. The AC units worked great, the kitchen well appointed. The view was phenomenal and having (2) lanai’s provided great views. Beautiful sunsets and a few morning rainbows. Great place as the complex has everything you could want including restaurants and a small market. Very close to all kinds of great shopping.
David M.
May 2026


Or feel free to contact us if you need help finding a place to stay. We are Hawaii's vacation rental experts.

Oceanfront Rentals

hawaii condo resort
Discover Oahu's best oceanfront rentals, all with beautiful ocean views.
Oceanfront Rentals

Rental Search

hawaii condo
Use the rental search page to find the best rentals for your preferences.
Rental Search

Condo Guide

hawaii vacation rental
Research the options with the world's most comprehensive Oahu condo guides.
Oahu Condos