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 6904 reviews)
  • Average Price: $322/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 $322. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $660. 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


Needs new air conditioners and new mattresses. Repair doors inside.
Beverly S.
June 2026

Great location, comfortable for our family.
Lai Sha B.
June 2026

Awesome host. Easy to get in touch with and very clear with instructions. Booked twice through her and will continue too for future stays. View of the marina and the westside mountain range were beautiful. Room was very clean and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Elsa P.
June 2026

Property was as described. Beautiful balcony view off the side of property. Could use some updating in bathroom but overall satisfied with our stay.
Teresa E.
June 2026

Beautiful accommodations with a gorgeous view. Very clean and great communication.
Michele P.
June 2026

Enjoyed our stay here. Easy walk to lagoon and Duke’s beach. Stayed for a week with our college age children. Away from the very busy Waikiki beach center, but an easy walk or Uber will get you there. Very prompt and helpful response when we had an issue finding a remote for one of the fans.
Peter B.
June 2026

The view was amazing! Basically that is what you are paying for. The property itself was run down. The AC were very loud so if you need quiet sleep this is not the place. The kitchen was equipped with the basic necessities pots, pans, and servingware. There are no basic cleaning supplies offered like wipes, sprays, etc. There is 1 broom to sweep, but no mop. If you are staying longer you will have to go buy some. Its a great location, easy access to lagoon/beach. There are many food choices in walking distance.
Ritesh P.
June 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Rebecca
June 2026

Excellent stay. Nice view! Our Property Manager Vincent was very responsive and very helpful.
Sevana K.
June 2026

The location was the best thing about this unit. Great view of marina and ocean
Richard M.
June 2026

Great location. Busy property. Bed a little hard for our liking. Clean. Very much enjoyed the stay!
William W.
June 2026

This ocean view was very clean and comfortable. It was walking distance to several restaurants. The lagoon was walking distance and also to the beach. The resort was very convenient for snacks and treats. McDonald's across the street. Great place and experience. Thank you
Tina H.
June 2026

The stay was nice. This property is better suited for 4 people as our family of 6 was crowded for sleeping arrangements. There was also not enough extra blankets for the listed 7 person capacity. Most people may not have issue with the following, but as I’m a business owner and needed to still address business things while on vacation, it impacted our stay for sure. The internet constantly drops every few minutes and is very unreliable, which was surprising for the area. If you stay on this property, I highly recommend locating and using the Bathers Elevator as the wait for the main elevators can be awhile. The staff at valet were fantastic - please take care of them! Able to walk to a lot of areas to enjoy. I strongly recommend renting a car to drive the Eastern shore, H3 and the North Shore (especially Sharks Cove - make sure you have water shoes)! Monkeypod restaurant was the best around and we all highly recommend it! Also make sure you try the coconut sauce macadamia nut pancakes at Menehube Grille on property!
Dawn A.
June 2026

Made full use of kitchen and balcony. Sofa bed very old and not comfortable at all. Washer and dryer are paid machines in laundry room. Dripping shower needs fixing.
KWONG YUE H.
June 2026

We enjoyed a great stay! The view from the balcony is wonderful. We particularly enjoyed being able to see the fireworks on Friday evening. The Ilikai is a classic Waikīkī building with lots of amenities. Communication with the host was excellent.
Jill L.
June 2026

My husband and I were lucky to be able to book this studio with fantastic views! It was super clean and exactly as in the photos. The Ilikai is a great property with fab amenities like a store, restaurants and cafes on their premises. Good coffee too!! Highly recommended!
Fiona Y.
June 2026

A lovely unit facing the marina as well as the ocean! Very clean, spacious, newly renovated unit that was thoughtfully stocked with everything you need for a great family holiday. Having a parking space was a fab addition as well. Hosts were very communicative and responsive. Will definitely book again. Thank you!
Fiona Y.
June 2026

Amazing location, clean, and I would stay again if we ever go to Hawaii again I would definitely stay there.
Sandra D.
June 2026

Great location and easy access to all of Waikiki. Unit is as advertised. We didn't use the kitchen for other than coffee, but it appeared to be well stocked. Good closet space with LOTS of hangers. I really appreciated the drying rack for swimsuits, towels, etc. on the lanai. Great views from the lanai. Also importantly to note, several conveniently located, and reasonably priced options for parking. We could always find parking (Secure lot charges 1 per hour!). The couple times I reached out to the host my emails were responded to quickly. The unit, specifically the bathroom, needs to be updated. There is no fan in the bathroom (so the reason for bubbling ceiling over the shower), the shower is old with what appears to be quick superficial repairs and mildew.The carpet has a few stains.But after saying that, I'd definitely return to this unit again.
Sandra M.
June 2026

Shops nearby
Munaaj S.
June 2026

Great location, great place to stay for the price! Underneath and behind the beds was quite dirty and dusty but besides that the suite was very clean and perfect for a short term stay.
Avery P.
June 2026

Location was good. Unit is close to elevators, but you cannot hear any noise from the hallway at all. Kitchen has everything you need. Bathroom shower is excellent and towels were very plush. Bed was comfy and views were nice!
Melinda B.
June 2026

What a magical experience! The room although, small, fit 4 of us perfectly. The perfect size for what we needed. We were able to see the famous Friday night Hilton fireworks perfectly off the balcony. The views were pretty, the location wad perfect for walking the city and exploring the beaches. Communication with the host was flawless. Highly recommend this location.
Kevin P.
June 2026

Fantastic location! View is exactly as pictured. Host hotel was nice, and the staff are very friendly. We enjoyed ourselves so much!
Lysella S.
June 2026

Great room - close to everything with very nice amenities. No problems with the A/c. Would stay again.
Mark D.
June 2026

Very clean. Excellent location. Would definitely stay again.
robin m.
June 2026

Great location. It was nice to have parking. Family had a great stay.
Shawn and Mindy P.
June 2026

Everything was perfect. Beautiful view of harbor and ocean.

June 2026

Centralize and very convenient. The view is stunning.
Frederico B.
June 2026

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: Condo was exactly as described and very comfortable. Condo was close to everything. Loved having an included parking space. Perfect location for watching the fireworks on Friday evening. We loved our stay!
Kari H.
June 2026

The only thing was the sofa had to be replaced halfway through our vacation and the one they brought was way nicer than the one we had started with and the washer and dryer didn’t work and there was only two rolls of toilet paper for 6 of us.
Esther C.
June 2026

I took our family of three and we had a wonderful time. The condo met all of our family needs. It had a full kitchen, beach chairs, and an umbrella. It is also in walking distance of anything you could possibly need. It is located right downtown so if you’re a light sleeper bring ear plugs for evening city noise. Our 9 year old was fine on the sofa bed but I wouldn’t recommend it for an adult. We did accidentally lock ourselves out, and Gary was quick to help us get back in. We would definitely rent again.
Stevie C.
June 2026

Beautifully renovated condo with stunning views. Location was perfect for something close toall the Waikīkī action but not right in the middleof it all.
Karl M.
June 2026

10/10. Would stay here again!
Dylan K.
June 2026

Amazing view off the lanai! Bed is comfy. Ac needs work, hard to get the room cool enough to sleep well. Curtains need the hem mended. Check-In and check-out are seamless. Have stayed here three times now and will enjoy coming back again.
Wendy W.
June 2026

The room was clean and the host was very accommodating. The view of the ocean and lagoon were one of the best I’ve had. We’ll definitely recommend the condo and will be back again soon!!
Mandi W.
June 2026

The view was spectacular! We watched the Friday night fireworks from our condo balcony and it was great!! The condo was clean and well kept. We will definitely stay there again.
Mandi W.
June 2026

We had a great experience with our contactless arrival and departure to and from the hotel/condo. I like the fact that there’s laundry area in every floor. There are two things that I think they can improve in the room, that is to add more lighting in the kitchen and additional hook for the towels to hang. Other than that, we are very happy we booked our stay at Ilikai.
Rhea
June 2026

Overall very nice.
Tom S.
June 2026

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: It was what I was hoping for. It lived up to my high standards. Beatiful interior, views, clean and we did not have any problems oncecwe got settled Manager communication responses were quick.
Kelly M.
June 2026

The location and parking are the highlights of this property. The manager is fairly prompt with her responses. The reason for the rating is for cleanliness and noise. There is a fair amount of street noise that can be heard from this 7th floor unit so it wasn’t possible to leave the windows open at night.We notified the manager when we noticed unpleasant smells coming from the sink drains. It was not resolved by the time we finished our stay. The sheets on the king bed were too small and could not be tucked beneath the mattress at all. There were nesting pigeons underneath the AC unit for the double bedroom.
Laura L.
June 2026

studio was great, plenty of room for all 5 property was located in a very convienient spot! ready to go back as soon as possible!
Jeremy M.
June 2026

Beds were comfortable pillows were fineKitchen was well equippedCarpet was disgustingly, worn, and stained. The living room chairs must be 25 years old and are discolored not necessarily stained just faded in sunstroke not necessarily clean either I usually clean till dirt doesn’t show up on my paper towel. I’m an amateur, but I’d like to give their cleaning professional some advice that maybe they should do the same. Carpet and living room furniture should be replaced to reflect the rental rate they are charging You can’t beat the location and the view
Jene W.
June 2026

It was as excellent as I had hoped.Clean & exactly as the pictures claimed.The fireworks were cancelled. For low clouds & such. That is not the condo fault. It's pounds like they usually have the fireworks. The master bed slider to the lania did not open. Dont let those things stop you. The condo was exactly what I was looking for. I would book it again. Great views and breeziness. Excellent AC units. Beaches and everything else you need is within walking distance. Also, the six floor wasn't as high as I usually would book. This was perfect. Fun to sit outside day & evenings. The main property was full of places to shop, sit, drink & eat too.
Kelly
June 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a decent place but beds could have been bigger and more comfortable.Kitchen with full fridge/freezer/icemaker and glass top stove/oven was great! Nice having two bathrooms. The lanai to spread out to was great! Way down hall from elevator. Owner should put belongings in back closet instead of front closet to allow guest's clutter space to exist in entry-way. Overall comfy place but not real spacious for more than 4 guests. Nice clean decor. Easy check in and check out. Parking included a plus. Quiet floor. Too much furniture that could be room for bigger beds.
Lena F.
June 2026

Loved my stay in this property. Saved quite a bit compared to other units in the same building.
Carlos R.
June 2026

Property could stand some upgrading, especially in the bathroom. I would stay again. Wasn't perfect, but nothing is. Didn't like construction happening with painters up and down on scaffolding...all theses things need to happen i guess. Had light bulbs out , took. 3 days to fix. Didn't all get resolved. Nothing was a deal breaker . If i was offered a slight discount, would likely use this Property again. Thankyou
Paula S.
June 2026

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


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