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
Beautiful room, nice and clean and check in was easy.
Kanoe P.
July 2026
Absolutely atrocious. Stay far away from this place. It’s a complete health and safety nightmare.
Drew R.
July 2026
Nice having a parking location, even though we didn’t utilize this time.
Stanley B.
July 2026
There was a room opposite us being renovated so we had a hammer drill noise for a few days, we had someone smoking on a deck close to us and my wife has very bad asthma. On raising these issues with the hotel we were told they don't manage these floors and would do nothing.The bed was very comfortable, room was ok, the road noise wasn't expected. Nothing wrong with the room, it's just not for us. The construction noise ruined it. Our fiest accommodation in kona mentioned this and reduced our room rate, nothing here.
Joseph J.
July 2026
Exceptional host. Property had all the basics needed. View was great and property was centrally located to everything. The shopette had many things we needed and kept great hours. Restaurant food did not disappoint. We recommend this property with enthusiasm.
David C.
July 2026
A great deal in Waikiki! Loved the large patio w beautiful views. Close to all the action. Highly recommend!
joanne l.
July 2026
Overral we enjoyed our stay here, I think this place is best suited for shorter stays like 2-4 days. We were in Hawaii for 9 days and we had some issues with this unit that we quickly let the owner know of. The views are great! The owner was very responsive and I think they are actively looking to make some updates in July 2026. Main items of issue:1. AC- there is a sign to not leave the ac on while gone or not to turn it below 70. That makes it extremely difficult in the dead of the summer for the ac to keep up and keep it cool inside. There is also a huge gap from the ground to the bottom of the front door and no ac in the common areas of this hotel so the ac escapes out the front door gap. There is no ac in the bathroom so when you use the restroom and close the door it gets really hot in there. There is a small fan supplied that helps get air flowing into the bathroom. 2. The lock on the balcony does not work at all. The deadbold latch on the front door also seems to need to be replaced.3. Outlets is an issue by the bed, there is in outlet brick next to one bed but not all of the outlets work.4. The lighting in the room itself is poor. They do have an old broken walmart type light in the corner that is broke and needs to be replaced.5. Bathtub, this things is excessively deep and as someone who has had 3 knee surgeries it was not easy getting in and out, they did supply a plastic folding stool that if I had not had that stool I would not have been able to get in.
Blake D.
July 2026
Very nice view and the air conditioning was great! The room was comfortable and clean! Communicating with the host was quick and easy.
Kristi L.
July 2026
Great for our family vacation ! Perfect location !!
Kimberly S.
July 2026
Clean room, close to shopping. Host was great, check in was easy.
Tonya G.
July 2026
Great location. The host, Jeannie, was fantastic and easy to get ahold of when had a question.
Joel N.
July 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:
My family and I had an amazing time and enjoyed the ocean views and morning rainbows. The Friday night fireworks are a close walk to the lagoon right next door. The location is just outside of downtown Waikiki so it was quieter. Near mall with lots of food options. Dishwasher could be upgraded but otherwise beds were super comfy and beach accessories provided. The beach near Ilikai isn't the best though, very rocky at the water so be prepared with water shoes or to walk a little further down for soft sandy beach. Perfect place for my family of 5.
Jennifer W.
July 2026
Loved the condo and the location. Communication with the owner and the onsite management was easy and smooth. We would definitely recommend this condo. A great family time.
Steve B.
July 2026
Location is top notch. Jeannie was responsive when I had a question. Clean and a fabulous view. Thank you!
Jeanice J.
July 2026
The view was amazing. The room was in a perfect location we enjoyed our trip.
Jessica K.
July 2026
The property was built in the late 60’s but was surprisingly updated. The view from the lanai was Incredible. Drinking coffee every morning watching the waves and the beach couldn’t have been better, especially for the price. The property is perfect for any type traveler. Several beaches are yards away and shopping all around the condo. Be sure it’s on the heart of Waikīkī, there’s a lot of traffic. Our family chose to drive all over the island, but if the main objective is to sit on the beach, there’s no need for a car.
Virginia F.
July 2026
This property was as described online. The home was immaculate (I walked around barefoot and my feet were clean,)and there were many comfort supplies provided such as beach toys/chairs, small coolers, a laundry basket, etc. The kitchen was well stocked. Communication with the host was smooth with clear check in instructions and follow up with regard to questions.
Kevin F.
July 2026
Nice place beautiful balcony view.
Adriana A.
July 2026
The view from the balcony was amazing! We loved watching the Friday night fireworks show right from our balcony. The included parking pass made parking incredibly convenient and saved us a lot of money. I would definitely recommend this unit to others and would happily stay here again!
Krystal D.
July 2026
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
location, location!! This was in a great spot and had a great view. Plus you can just walk out and have access to many restaurants and shops.
A guest from Oakville, ON
July 2026
Great ocean view and awesome unit! Host had great communication before, during, and after. We appreciated Chris’ attentiveness and fast replies. Having parking was a plus. Unit is close to everything and the sunsets were incredible. Will definitely come back again!
Theresa E.
July 2026
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First of all, this is NOT the top floor of the Ilikai. There are 25 floors plus the penthouse and this unit is on the 20th floor. Immediately we noticed a broken fan, chair, electrical outlet, safe, and shower door. Later we found out the oven was broken and the answer I received was “we replaced with air fryer.” It had a set of knives, but no cutting board, absolutely no starters for cooking—not even salt and pepper. Mixed Tupperware with non-matching lids. Running the air fryer and electric kettle at the same time tripped a breaker. Any communication with owner and maintenance man took at minimum 12 hours for a response. TV had limited access to where you couldn’t watch anything outside of Prime Video and typical hotel cable—standard these days has availability for guests to at least log into their own Hulu, Netflix, etc, but you couldn’t do that and you couldn’t even mirror your phone, so unfortunately for us as big baseball fans, we couldn’t watch any games other than on our phones. Screws on the lock for the sliding door to the lanai were falling out after a few uses. Later of dust inside dish cabinets. Dishwasher and not even starter dishwashing tabs or fluid. No ice tray. No beach chairs or anything to use like most condos there include. Closet had hangers, but it was stuffed with cleaning supplies, so you couldn’t hang anything without it being on top of a dirty vacuum or sweeper. Black chunks kept coming out of the iron. Extremely disappointed in this listing.
Jessica K.
July 2026
We loved staying in this cozy beachy condo. It has everything you need and it's in a perfect location to enjoy Wakiki. .
Rachael T.
July 2026
Our second visit to this vrbo and we loved it even more than the first time, beautiful view, ideally located within walking distance to many restaurants and shops.Host does a great job with communication also
Joseph E.
July 2026
Great location, nice building. Condo was comfortable for two people. Carpet is a bit worn and the AC seemed to be cycling on and off a lot. The slider to the balcony needs work, it was very difficult to open. Other than that it worked out well and we enjoyed our stay.
Brenda R.
July 2026
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The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Property description was accurate, clean, good customer service, definitely would recommended.
Clark G.
July 2026
We really enjoyed our stay. We loved the beach amenities like beach towels, beach mats, and chairs. The place was clean and lots of extra towels. It’s close to the beach and restaurants. We will stay here again
Move' D.
July 2026
Unit needs a lot of work. Floors were filthy to the point I had to call and ask them to come clean. They might dust but don’t mop . Had a baby that crawls and knees and hands were black in minuets of being there. Blinds had slats missing didn’t get fixed till day two hard to sleep with lights from the other buildings shining in. Sliding door very hard to slide open. Overall the unit needs a lot of work and they are charging a premium because of the view . Parking is crazy expensive where most comparable units have a parking spot included .
Steven L.
July 2026
Host very responsive
Stacy L.
July 2026
Many thanks for the host to help us at the last minute, to make our trip successful!
冠文 陳.
July 2026
Great location and beautiful view, have a great vacation in here!
冠文 陳.
July 2026
Great location and beautiful view, have a great vacation in here!
冠文 陳.
July 2026
The location, check in, view were all as described. We had a great, easy stay and great location for the Friday fireworks. Lots of shopping and dining. Would stay again!
Lei P.
July 2026
The unit is beautiful. Had just what we needed.
Frances S.
July 2026
Make sure you bring everything as shampoos etc! Very minimal supplies
roseleen k.
July 2026
Good view
Alex M.
July 2026
Made our vacation experience amazing.
James W.
July 2026
loved the view & location and Empire steakhouse
Marc T.
July 2026
Great location and walk to beach, nice grill and stores, beautiful view, responsive host.
Mary H.
July 2026
Great place convenient to beach, restaurants, and shopping. Bed was comfortable and unit was clean. Host had great communication.
wendy b.
July 2026
Beautiful rental in a wonderful location. The family and I really enjoyed ourselves. The only “issue” was water dripping from the balcony above that made it difficult to sit or stand on certain parts of the balcony.
Cassandra C.
July 2026
Overall a great location and room. Although they state a stocked kitchen, it is missing key items such as a spatula or baking sheet. If you want to cook eggs you will need to buy a spatula. If you want to cook in the oven you will need to purchase or bring a baking sheet.
Mark L.
July 2026
First, the communication was excellent. David provided perfect instructions on check-in and check-out. The condo was exactly as advertised. Absolutely best location. Awesome view. Fully equipped. The local host, Jo Ann, met us at the condo—even though we arrived late in the night around 10 pm—she showed us around the main parts of Ilikai hotel, how to use the door panel, and gave us contact info. She was so responsive our entire 8 day trip. When I had trouble with the washing machine provided by the hotel/condo, her husband even tried to help with the computer-related issues. They are warm and welcoming people. Very Hawaiian. Anytime we had a question, Jo Ann was there. I highly recommend this condo for your visit to Waikiki. They make it easy and pleasant.
Cheryl E.
July 2026
The location of the condo was great. The views are amazing of the harbor and the hotel grounds next door however I would not title it amazing ocean views as it has views of the harbor with a beach in the distance. It had everything you need.
Erica D.
July 2026
Everything was exactly as described. Beautiful view. We enjoyed our stay.
Amanda P.
July 2026
We loved this property! It was just as describe…. Absolutely beautiful! Host was amazing and responsive. Check in was very easy and valet was a perfect parking solution for us! Thank you soMuch!!!!
Eileen F.
July 2026
Great view. Great location. Laundry is very nearby on the same floor, so easy to use. All in all, great for a trip to Oahu.
Eric T.
July 2026
Such a great time and view! Such an overall amazing experience.
Rosa A.
July 2026
Very nice property. It was clean and very comfortable. We would stay here again.
AdventureEddie
July 2026
Room is as described, whole area of unit is clean except for some bird dropping in the balcony which is unavoidable. Easy to clean with cleaning products provided.Enjoyed the balcony which faces out to the lagoon & open water. Great for watching the weekly fireworks next door.Unit has beach equipment that renters can use. Kitchen equipment & utensils complete.Owner left laminated instruction sheet on how to operate the apt. electronics & other essential stuff.Only con is that the convertible futon is not very comfortable to sleep in for tall guys & the sliding door is hard to open, need to WD 40 the guide rails Overall, highly recommended!
carlo l.
July 2026