Property is tired. Shower curtain, drapes and bed are marginal. Was assured toilet was tall/elongated bowl. It wasn't. No dishwasher (I didn't ask). TV/cable complicated.Never did find national channels. Air conditioner was undersized when afternoon sun hit the windows.
Daniel C.
January 2025
Had no problems at all. Very easy check in and out, nice amenities and clean. Great location, within walking distance to just about anything you need. Would stay here again.
Mary M.
January 2025
My family and I had a great stay in this room. It matches the listing description and the room had a great view of the bustling road below. I didn't realize initially that the hotel staff themselves wouldn't be able to help us with our stay, but the property management was very responsive.
Miranda W.
January 2025
This unit was extra clean and included everything you could want for your stay. We have stayed in many units in the Illikai and this was one of the best. Management company that manages the unit is excellent.
Jennifer G.
January 2025
Unfortunately, this unit suffers from significant deferred maintenance and cleaning issues. The kitchen and bathroom flooring, which were not shown in the listing photos, are in poor condition—decayed and visibly dirty, with mold buildup near the shower, toilet, and along the edges of the kitchen cabinets. The front of the refrigerator is rusting, and the kitchen cabinets are musty with an unpleasant odor.Regarding cleanliness, the unit was far from satisfactory. There was a noticeable buildup of dust on the numerous fake flowers scattered throughout. The shower head had visible mold, and the shower door contained significant mold and debris. The cleaning crew did not adequately prepare the unit before my long stay. There was soap scum left in the soap dispenser, a vodka bottle in the bathroom drawer, and, shockingly, they left the unit door unlocked. Additionally, the lanai had not been swept, and the outdoor table was dirty.Guests are asked to limit air conditioning use, yet the only blanket provided was a thick one suited for a Minnesota winter, with no alternatives available.While the parking and the view were excellent, the poor maintenance and lack of attention to cleanliness ruined our experience. My family stayed in a different unit at the Illikai, which was in excellent condition, leaving no excuse for the state of this one.
Jennifer G.
January 2025
Nice place, great location
Priyang P.
January 2025
Property was as described. Worked perfectly for my 4 adult children. Only negative would be that it comes stocked with minimal toilet paper, dish soap, trash bags etc. So after 2 days, all of these items had to be purchased.
Amanda B.
January 2025
Nice location and view, decent building and amenities. Little small but was all we needed.
Rick H.
January 2025
Great location. The beach and lagoon walkway is next to the swimming pool. The place is next to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. About 1 block away from ABC Superette. We enjoyed the lanai which had the best view for the fireworks with an ocean view. Wonderful stay!!
Carol K.
January 2025
This high floor, 2-bedroom corner condo unit had the perfect layout for two couples. The bedrooms each have their own lanai with fantastic views of the ocean and city. Great location. Walkable to restaurants, shopping, and the beach. Convenience store, coffee shop, and bar/restaurant located right off the lobby. Valet parking was 45/day with in-and-out privileges, super fast and worth the price if you plan to explore the island with a car. Good communication from the host and the hotel staff were all very friendly. Appreciated the daily housekeeping and fresh towels. Keep in mind this is a busy area (and busy island in general), so give yourself time to get places and make reservations for any restaurants or activities you're really eager to do. Diamond Head hike at sunrise (15 min drive) and snorkeling at Hanauma Bay (30 minute drive) were awesome - make online reservations for both. The condo is located in a historic hotel and some parts of the building, like hallways and elevators, are showing wear and tear (not the fault of the host). The shower heads in the unit are installed quite low for anybody taller than 6 feet. Some of the bedside power outlets were loose, causing phone chargers to fall out. Carpet had some stains and could use a deeper cleaning. These were not dealbreakers - just suggestions for improvement. Overall enjoyed our stay.
Brandon W.
January 2025
This was perfect for our family of five. Everything was exactly as advertised and we had everything we needed. The condo was clean, comfortable, and we especially enjoyed the views from both lanais. Easy to access pools and beach, and onsite restaurants were great too! Would definitely rent again!
Christa B.
January 2025
2 friends joined me for my birthday celebration in Hawaii. We had a great time.
Nancy R.
January 2025
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Excellent location and great views of the sunset. The room had a strong musty smell when we first arrived, but it became much more subtle once we settled in, so probably just needed more airing out. Nothing fancy, but everything was clean and generally fit our needs. Our main complaint was a lack of any bedding for the pullout couch despite a request for 4 guests. There were plenty of pillows, but no sheets or blankets other than what was on the bed. After a request, a single sheet was provided, then the next day an additional sheet was provided after requesting it. It seems that bedding would be a basic provision, so might have just been a housekeeping oversight, hopefully has been remedied. The pullout couch was very easy to operate, and although not super comfortable in my opinion due to a bit of unevenness on part of it, was as expected for a pullout. Worked great for my 12 year old, no complaints at all from him.The convenient location of the room and view definitely were as described, and we enjoyed being able to make a few meals in our room. Good selection of utensils and dishes. Shower water pressure was awesome. Overall it worked well for what we needed.
Sarah B.
January 2025
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The management company said they sent the unlock code prior to arrival. Did not see the email in regular box or spam. I did get an Email for the receipt prior to departure and it did not have the door code. We did get in after getting with property security and they contacted the management company. I did have my phone set to do not disturb after 9:00 so that is why they were not able to call me back. Management had sent the door code thru my contact host feature on the Vrbo app. The room and the city are beautiful and spacious as described. The room and hotel look great for a Hawaiian vacation. However the road noise was incredibly loud at all hours. Delivery trucks, loud motor cycles and honking sounds were a constant. The sounds bounced off of the surrounding high rise buildings and seemed louder than they were on the street. Our second night around 3:00 am the fire alarm went off telling everyone in the building to immediately evacuate the building using the stairs. After about 5 minutes of getting everyone up and dressed for an emergency evacuation an announcer said that it was a false alarm. For the next 15 minutes there were additional false alarms going off with repeated announcements of it being a false alarm. It is very hard to go back to sleep after the adrenaline rush of an evacuation. This in no way was the management company’s issue. The Resturants in the Resturant are great. The beach access is a little of a long walk but well worth it.
Steve K.
January 2025
This rental was just as advertised. We loved the convenient location and spent most of our time when we were at the rental sitting on the Lanai. The parking space was a bonus and worked very well. Great communication with the owner.
Donna E.
January 2025
In the historic Iliakai Hotel, this was one of the best VRBO units we have stayed in. K. The host was very responsive and helpful. The unit is recently renovated with high end appliances and furnishings. Tastefully decorated, it included all the supplies one needs to get started. Definitively a five star say. January 2025. Robert
Robert M.
January 2025
We loved our 5 night stay at the Ilikai. The building exceeded our expectations in terms of aesthetics and conveniences, including a small grocery mart, coffee shop, casual restaurant, views, upkeep, etc. The unit itself also exceeded expectations in comfort and views. It was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Patricia S.
January 2025
Property was clean and as advertised. The view was very nice :)
Ellen I.
January 2025
Location was amazing and so were the views. The condo could use some minor repairs and updates to the interior. Property manager was excellent and responded right away. Check in process was very smooth and had good communication from Captain Cook prior to and during our stay.
Heather P.
January 2025
We loved our time at the Ilikai! Easy check in and out, helpful and fast communication, and great location. Perfect choice for our family of 6 :)
Laney R.
January 2025
The location was excellent. Easy to walk to a lot of places. The apartment was clean. Everyone that works in the building, are very friendly. Amazing views. On our first day we saw a whale playing in the water.
Arlette M.
January 2025
Our family of five had a great trip. The condo was perfect. We loved the location, by the harbour, near the lagoon. Easy to get to the beach, on the quieter end of the beach. We were so happy with our choice. The view of the city and ocean were stunning. Lots of restaurants near by. We also used the kitchen , there are local restaurants that made it easy. The lobby has shops, surf place called dukes lagoon- they were great. Coffee shop and ice cream.Loved this place for everything.Would love to come back.
elisabeth h.
January 2025
We loved the gorgeous views and windows but the downside was that it made the apartment hot. Management limits AC use and the condo really needs another AC unit. We were hot most of the trip and if you close the sliders for privacy in the second bedroom it gets very hot, uncomfortably so. Unit was clean and location was great, walking distance to restaurants, beaches, and shopping. Kitchen was minimally stocked so we had to improvise quite a bit if you are planning on actually cooking meals. Overall it worked, but we would probably choose a different location in the future.
Cheryl B.
January 2025
The object is rather an enhanced hotel room than an apartment with excellent proximity to the beach and shopping opportunities. However, it faces directly to a during the morning and evening very noise main road. Advertised kitchenette is misleading. Neither includes a stove nor a sink. Dishes to be washed in the bathroom. Further some basics such as a toaster are also missing.
Carsten
January 2025
Nice condo. Beds were very comfortable. All appliances worked well. Appreciated that there were 2 beach chairs that we could use. Only slight disappointment was that the sofa bed was hard and not comfortable. Worked for the grandkids but an adult probably wouldn't sleep well on it. Would stay here again.
Dan L.
January 2025
We enjoyed spending Christmas holiday week sightseeing near the rental property. The view is gorgeous and the location is very convenient.
Deborah H.
January 2025
Loved our stay. Helpful and friendly staff. Unit was clean and comfortable. Owner was prompt responding to questions. Would love to stay here again! Great location plenty of local choices to eat and enjoy the beach !
Patricia J.
January 2025
This is our 4th stay in this unit and we absolutely love it. Already looking to return next year. It is clean, comfortable and well stocked. The view is amazing. The property management company and owner both communicate clearly and quickly.
Amie P.
January 2025
This place suited our needs, especially for its location. It would have been nice to have a table we could eat at and a dish drainer for drying washed dishes. Also the lanai had of old bird poop on it and we usually like to eat our breakfast out there.
Nancy K.
January 2025
The condo was absolutely stunning. And the views were incredible. Amazing sunsets every evening.
Sean L.
January 2025
Great building, room, and friendly staff. Everything was perfect!
Timothy P.
January 2025
Me and my family enjoyed our stay.it was very comfortable and the views were impeccable.
Reham M.
January 2025
Despite being right next to the elevators, we did not hear them and were not bothered by them. So it was wonderful to get back from a long walk and have a short Walk to the unit. The property manager, George, was awesome and responsive to questions. The unit had all the basics for us.
M W.
January 2025
This condo is conveniently located between Waikiki stripe and Ala Moana mall. Within walking distance to both. Lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. The condo is well furnished as pictured and all the amenities are in working order. The king bed is very comfortable. The elevators are slow during busy hours and the noise from the street below can clearly be heard throughout the night. Perhaps something can be done to the sliding door to reduce the noise.Communication with Gary is outstanding. He responds quickly and do his very best to accommodate us. No issue checking in and out. We had a wonderful time staying 17 nights. This condo has everything you needed.
LORENZO T.
January 2025
First 3 days of the trip only 1-3 elevators worked creating long lines and waits. The suite was very dated. Cupboards were dirty inside, closet doors were broken, black mould throughout the bathroom, blinds were broken-half open half closed and could not be fixed. Keep in mind if you rent via VRBO, you don’t have access to the gym. The location was good and the lobby restaurant was good. Overall, for the price I would not stay there again.
Adrienne B.
January 2025
The reason to stay here is the full kitchen. As the listing says this really is not a one bedroom unit but more like a studio. And the ilikai is a nice place with a great ice cream shop!
Cabe N.
January 2025
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Rating Details:
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:
This was a perfect place for me and my parents to stay while we visited the Pearl Harbor monument. There was a nice view of the city and harbor from the balcony and we could see sporadic fireworks on New Year’s Eve. The place was clean. Only reason for the four stars on cleanliness is that the couch is a bit loved with some spots. But we were definitely pleased with the cleanliness and comfortable staying there. I was on the pullout couch and it was reasonably comfortable. It is super close to some restaurants (next door) and a couple of markets (a block or two) - easily walkable for me to bring stuff back, which was very appreciated given parking on city streets was scarce. The reserved parking spots are a definite plus - the ramp would be tight for a large vehicle. Check in and check out was straightforward. Would absolutely stay here again!
Ann O.
January 2025
Lots of space for a big family, beautiful views, great location, and had everything we needed. Will stay again!
Holly K.
January 2025
Everything was fine except for the exceedingly noisy air conditioner and the balcony could use a good cleaning and new furnishings.
Sharon K.
January 2025
Beautiful location. The resort is central with many restaurants close by. We really enjoyed the on site restaurants and having a market in the building. The pool is enjoyable and heated:-) Nice lication
Melissa S.
January 2025
Brad's place was in an excellent location and the apartment was comfortable and well equipped. He was responsive and accommodating. Marina parking garage is just around the corner and can be accessed directly by going through the pool area of the next door Modern hotel and the overpass, it's all linked. Overnight parking there was 33. There's also outdoor hourly (1/hr) parking at the marina. We didn't use the valet at the hotel. Thanks for a great stay!
Nev B.
January 2025
Our family of 5 had a wonderful Christmas vacation in this condo. Rosina was amazing to work with. The condo was exactly as advertised. Beautiful views and awesome location. We rented a car so the parking stall came in handy. Would definitely stay here again!!
Leanne W.
January 2025
This condo has a great location with amazing views! The unit needs new pillows but other than that, it was exactly as advertised!
Linette M.
January 2025
Our stay was great. The location and parking spot was perfect for us to be able to rent a car and get around all of Oahu during our stay, but was also walking distance to restaurants and shopping in Waikiki. Everything was well stocked with towels, essentials and beach gear. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Mike C.
January 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:
We had a few issues but thanks to Jean we were able to resolve them and had a very comfortable stay.Check-in/check-out and parking location were explained in detail via LINE, so there were no problems.I'm grateful for Jean's attentive service.The hotel has a Hertz reception, which is very convenient.Although it was a mother-daughter trip, we were able to stay safely and it was a very satisfying stay. I would like to book this room again next time. I highly recommend it.
Noriko T.
January 2025
Stayed 7 nights. Cooked most of our own meals, adventured out all day - walking to most excursions. Slept well. Only negatives were that it was super busy and had to wait for elevators (17th floor) and the street traffic was loud some nights. We quickly learned to take the bathers elevator for faster rides and much shorter wait times.
Krista L.
January 2025
The view was amazing. The condo was clean and just the right size for a family of 4. It was nice that the host provided a small cooler, beach towels, beach chairs, beach umbrella and even a boogie board. The host communicated very well!
KimberlyDonal W.
January 2025
Nice view. Nice location
Debora C.
January 2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better holiday. The location, the view, the condo, it was wonderful. Our first time to Hawaii and we will definitely return.
Kirsten N.
January 2025
Nice quiet place to sray that is close to most things. Very good if you have a car as there is area with free parking from 5 am to 10pm and then metered parking at 1 per hour.
Jeff B.
January 2025