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
The sunset view was great. A lot of noise from the harbor (one boat specifically) and someone was smoking on the balcony of a nearby unit so it was a little stinky at times. The closest beach was very rocky not exactly related to our stay but something we noticed. Bring your own beach towels and look into beach chair rentals because this unit only has one and the carry straps are damaged. We didn’t have any intention of cooking for ourselves but this unit also had a limited variety of cooking utensils. The ac unit is dated and extremely loud, we would leave it one when we weren’t in the room and that seemed to work good enough for us. Overall, it functioned just fine as a place to sleep. We don’t typically visit Honolulu but if we do again we will likely look for somewhere more central on Waikiki beach.
Thomas M.
November 2025
Wonderful location, wonderfully appointed, and wonderful communications.
Christopher M.
November 2025
We love the view from our balcony of the marina and the hotel is located a short walk to beaches and close to nightlife and excellent shopping. The Massive and famous restaurant Alamoan Mall is a 10 minute walk away. The unit itself is nicely decorated and well equipped for longer stays. The hotel while older is kept wonderfully maintained. Overall this is a wonderful property for those wanting to experience the true Waikīkī experience.
Krystyna P.
November 2025
Pros: location near lots of shops, restaurants, beach, conference center, etc. Having an AC was wonderful, nice complex. Graciously allowed us to check in a little early. Suggestion: Provide shampoo, conditioner, and more than 1 towel per person for a 4-night stay:)
Carrie E.
November 2025
A great place close to the beach!
Kathy T.
November 2025
Great convenient location.
Laurie S.
November 2025
Excellent Location and wonderful view. Hotel amenities were convenient
Susan B.
November 2025
Clean, well-equipped, comfortable, and beautiful view from lanai.
Theresa W.
November 2025
Very nice location and sweet apartment. Great views from unit!
Malia A.
November 2025
Great location.Perfect view of the harbor and sunset on the balcony.Very accessible to beach, shops, Ala Moana attractions.Check in was easy and loved that there was plenty of parking in the back 1/hr.Kitchen had everything we needed and loved the set up of condo. Very comfortable!!!Condo has all the required amenities
KIM V.
November 2025
Nice view. Shower curtain rod rusty and needs to be replaced.
Stacey R.
November 2025
Lovely balcony view and short walk to Ala Moana mall. The battery died in the coded door lock whilst we we there but the property manager was up quickly to replace it. Lovely pool too!
Anne M.
November 2025
We had an AMAZING time in Honolulu! Darko’s place was well described, spacious for my wife and I, within walking distance to great restaurants, shopping and beaches. We cannot wait to come back soon!!!
Mark M.
November 2025
Great communication, love the amount and condition of towels offered, beautiful view. Close to elevators, laundry room, trash room. This is our 2nd time in this room. We enjoyed our visit!
Alexys C.
November 2025
Wonderful place. Great location near the beach, lagoon, restaurants, ... Perfect for my family of 4.
Michael H.
November 2025
The view of the harbor at night is amazing!!! The room was comfortable and relaxing.
Alfonso M.
November 2025
Excellent location and a responsive host. The unit is outdated and can use some upgrades. Fan in the living room is missing remote so there is no way to turn it on or off, dishwasher really needs to be replaced it had a terrible smell and we just ended up doing dishes by hand. The management company did come out right away to fix the issues with blinds. Overall a great location but the unit can use some upgrade as the furniture is outdated.
Frenil A.
November 2025
Our host communicated when needed and was quick to send replies to questions. The unit was very nice. Loved the decor. We appreciated the attention to detail- coffee k-cups, nice goblets, soaps, iron, steamer, etc etc. But most of all, the unit was CLEAN! It is the first rental that I can remember that I haven’t felt like I didn’t want to touch anything and needed to wipe surfaces down. Thank you thank you for that!! We enjoyed our stay very much.
Marla N.
November 2025
The only suggestion i would give would be to secure the bed post closer to the bed frame to prevent the pillow from falling into the crack during the night, but overall we enjoyed our stay here. Thank you.
Dexter V.
November 2025
Great location. Very big place for the money! Very clean!
Jeffrey H.
November 2025
The check in was wonderful as was t h e view. The room itself needs help with the AC and the bathroom toilet paper and towel holders are broke so is the lanai curtains
Sarah M.
November 2025
Enjoyed our stay. Great corner condo with really nice ocean views, excellent location close to the beach, restaurants, and the trolley pickup. Highly recommend.
Ralph S.
November 2025
We walked into the condo and were immediately impressed with the cleanliness and the amenities available for our stay. The large balcony, complete with a table and chairs, overlooking the marina and offering a perfect spot to watch the sunset, was an added bonus. My wife has strict dietary needs, and having a full kitchen was a must for us. The location was perfect as we were only minutes from the Ala Moana Center and the International Marketplace, including being close to the beach. For our next trip to Honolulu, we will definitely check to see if this unit is available.
Greg B.
November 2025
It was nice.
Sophia G.
November 2025
Very nice condo. Beds were comfortable, plenty of basics in the kitchen for meals. Nice to have 2 lanai's. Great view overlooking the marina & ocean. A little awkard to have the two tables in the room. Restaurant was good, enjoyed the Friday night show & fireworks. Convenient location to take the bus anywhere.
Phyllis D.
November 2025
Fabulous place.
Candace [Candy] K.
November 2025
Second time here. The owner on our prior visit was awesome. The new property managers were responsive and nice as well. Very nice and our go to for HNL. Thank you.
Candace [Candy] K.
November 2025
What host? We inquired about leaving our luggage in the condo before 3 o'clock was told we would be notified when the condo would be ready. Never heard back.
Royce R.
November 2025
Very nice place awesome views great location
christopher k.
November 2025
Views were wonderful! Overall, the accommodations were adequate. However, very dated, chipping paint, uncomfortable bed and pillows. Tried to reheat fish and chips but no pans for use in the oven or countertop oven.
Jan P.
November 2025
Amazing location and comfortable condo. Perfect for families. Walking distance to shops,public transport,beach,park, restraunts etc. Amazing views with a wrap around balcony city,mountains and beach.
Michelle M.
November 2025
The condo is in an excellent location and close to Waikiki beach, Ala Moana Mall, Royal Hawaiian Center, and International Marketplace. However, the condo needs to be remodeled since there's no fan in the bathrooms, old cabinets, old carpets, and no toaster oven. The AC was cool in the first few days, but did not work well toward the end of our stay. The condo had balconies with beautiful views. The staff and valet at Ilikai provided great customer service and were very helpful in answering any questions. We had a wonderful time in Hawaii and hope to visit again soon. Aloha and mahalo! :)
Truc Oanh N.
November 2025
yes the host was welcoming. The cleanliness of the unit was that great. Underneath the couches there was a great deal of trash and had not been cleaned very well. The cabinets had a fair amount of dust on the doors and the couch clearly smelled of dirt.
Todd C.
November 2025
The views were amazing, the location was perfect, the host was accommodating with our request for early check-in. Highly recommend!!!
Kendra D.
November 2025
Clean, easy to work with and definitely fairly priced.
Phillip C.
November 2025
The location was perfect and views from the unit were absolutely stunning!We were told that after our stay the unit was going to be going through some updates which will definitely make the unit much more attractive. We enjoy our stay.
Ivonne H.
November 2025
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Condo was as described and as pictured. Checkin and checkout were smooth. Cleanliness of the unit was generally up to hotel standards. Kitchen and refrigerator were very clean. Ice-maker in the freezer was a huge bonus to have in the warm climate, as was the full-size fridge for storing cold beverages. Walk-in shower was great - very good water pressure, and temperature adjustment was quick. Bed was firm, which is our preference - we actually chose this condo based on that comment from previous reviews. Note to future guests - DO NOT try to traverse the bedroom at the foot of the bed, for toe-stubbing will surely occur. We also rented the optional parking spot which was very convenient, as we had a rental car for the duration of our stay. Yes, there is less expensive parking that can be found on the street or in nearby lots, but we really appreciated the convenience and security of having a spot inside a secured garage directly below the building. Thank you Coco and Nicole for a great stay in Waikiki!
Jennifer L.
November 2025
Great stay , convenient location and great view from the room Thank you Fred for quick replies in all questions, very easy check in We enjoyed our stay in Waikiki Thanks again Fred
Tania C.
November 2025
Host had everything prepared and readily available. Clean and comfortable place to stay. I would stay there again.
Cherise F.
October 2025
Beautiful view and very close to a pretty shallow lagoon that is great for kids and just steps from the beautiful beach. Lots of shopping and restaurants close by. We did have an issue that affected our first night stay (no sheets for the single bed which had us putting a child to bed with his parents in the king bed). However, the host and cleaning staff were extremely apologetic and really went out of their way to try and correct it. I wouldn’t describe it as “luxury” as the listing states and it does not look like the professional photos on the listing but for a weekend, it was adequate for us.
Melanie P.
October 2025
Nick was wonderful to work with! The unit 824 was Fabulous and the view is Fantastic! I highly recommend nick for your vacation needs!Mahalo
John R.
October 2025
great view, close to restaurants. need to add beach chairs, umbrella
Ginger B.
October 2025
I was all perfect! I loved everything about it! The Fireworks were amazing! This was a surprise vacation for my wife. She thought this was the best VRBO ever! Thank you!
Jermaine T.
October 2025
Very great rental!! Would definitely recommend it to others!
Tyler C.
October 2025
My parents are I stayed at a two bedroom unit on the 8th floor for eight days. The place is around 1000 sq feet. The beach is right behind the hotel within 100-200 feet. There are a lot of shopping/dinning options nearby. There are a lot of bus lines serving this tourist area. Ubers and Lyfts are also very easy to get. We didn’t use the air conditioners in the unit. They are window styles, and extremely loud at night. We ended up opening the sliding doors on the balcony, which brought in a lot of fresh air while cooling the rooms down. For us, this was actually pretty comfortable. We got a full kitchen in the unit, and cooked half of the stay, which is also what we preferred. If I ever need to be back to O’ahu, this place will probably be my first choice.
Zhe Qu
October 2025
This room had everything we needed for our stay. Kitchen was well stocked. Air conditioning. Easy to walk to nearby shops
Tiffani T.
October 2025
Everything was exactly as we had pictured! It was perfect for our whole family with small children! Clean and beautiful view!!
Kellie S.
October 2025
Perfect set up for 4 people stay. Easy access to beach and shopping areas. The owner was excellent with communication. Highly recommend this place for a vacation on Oahu.
S. M.
October 2025
Loved watching fireworks from the lanai
Vivian L.
October 2025
Great to have a parking stall. Realized the beach chairs were broken and we were brought new ones really quickly which was very appreciated!
Penny M.
October 2025