The apartment was as advertised in the listing and more!! The views were amazing. Christine and Mark were easy to contact if needed. Our stay was truly magical and introduced us to paradise. We hate to leave. The Ilikai is truly a wonderful place to stay and we cannot wait to come back again.
This was our third time to stay in this condo. As usual, it was sparkling clean, easy to check into. The view is beautiful, and so close to restaurants, shopping and of course the beach and lagoon. The bed and furniture are comfortable, and I appreciate the small kitchen table in the dining area. The lanai is furnished with a table and several chairs too. The kitchen is well supplied with any cooking pot or utensil you will need. I appreciate the walk in shower and all the storage areas in the bathroom and near the bed. The condo flooring, kitchen, air conditioning and bathroom is updated, unlike some others at the Ilikai. Mark and Christine are easy to work with, and there if you need them. We will be booking with them again next year.
This condo well finished in every sense. Creatively organized, super clean. The view is spectacular and calming. I highly recommend the unit as an excellent place to relax and use as a base for any and all Oahu exploring and activities in Honolulu. The Ilikai, also, is so well maintained, associates friendly, and helpful!
This condo is our favorite in the Ilikai. We can't always get it but are super happy when we can stay. Easily the cleanest condo we have stayed in at the Ilikai. It is also the best "stocked". Enough of everything from dishes, glasses, coffee cups, towels, storage space. Everything is well marked so you don't have to worry about how anything works. The view from the lanai is spectacular. We had nothing to complain about at all. And the price comapred to hotels rooms in the area is quite good.
Spent a month in this beautiful condo. Christine was always there if we needed something. The condo has everything you need. And...the views are amazing. Thank you for everything!
This is the second year we have stayed in this room, and we have been very happy there. The pictures on the Vrbo were exactly what it looks like. The kitchen is well stocked with just about any pot, pan, dish or glass you might need. Itâs nice to have a full size fridge and stove. There is plenty of storage for your things, and when youâre not enjoying the outdoors, they have a big screen TV with a DVD/Blueray player. The king size bed is comfortable, the couch makes an extra bed for one. We love the view, and the Ilikai. Itâs on the quieter end of Waikiki beach, with lots of restaurants, parks, beaches and even a mall nearby. The bus line is right out front, and Google Maps shows which busses go where. We already are booking the same room next year.
This property was perfect for me. It was clean and owners were very receptive to questions. The location couldnât have been better. You can walk to almost anything from the unit. Thank you for a great vacation!
I am a local resident with no space at my shared studio apartment for guests. So when my mother said she would like to come for a six weeks visit l had to look for somewhere special. As an area resident l know the Iilikai is a great location. And the unit as listed seemed to have all the features and amenities we would need. What l was hoping for was a good bed for mum and a comfortable sofa bed for me. I as well was looking for a usable kitchen well supplied with all you would need to prepare and eat most of our meals in. A clean and accessible bothroom. And finally a lani setup for dinning.
The unit more than met my expectations. The unit has clearly been renovated. The soaf bed was more than comfortable. Mum slept very soundly in the king sized bed. The wardrobe provided more than enough space for our clothing. Both the kitchen and bathroom were amply supplied. We able to eat breakfast and dinners on the lani. As to the lani view it was both an enchanting lagoon/ocean view and an endlessly interesting view of much of the Hilton Hawaiian Village resort. It was even fun to look down and see the early morning swimmers in the Ilikai pool. The Friday fireworks view was not total but still very good.
All in all l am glad l selected this unit. Recently renovated, well supplied, clean, uncluttered and above all comfortable.
My husband, daughter and I had a wonderful experience at the condo! It was spotless, perfectly decorated and the view from the lanai was simply amazing. We were visiting Hawaii for the first time from the East Coast and bringing our daughter to start her college journey on the island. Our 5 night stay here made this such an enjoyable experience as a family as well as the kickoff for us, during the final two days, as empty nesters. Christine was so awesome and answered all our questions quickly. She even shared a few recommendations for car rentals and excursions. We were pleased with every aspect of our stay and will definitely book with Christine again when we return to visit our new college freshman!
The views were incredible and we even caught the fireworks display. Easy walk to the beach (downstairs), to dining or delicious locally made ice cream! The valet service makes parking a breeze (additional cost) - they were fast with great service, even when busy. The condo was as described, in great shape and had everything we needed!
Location, location, location. Everything posted in the VRBO posting is accurate as described but what we didnât fully appreciate is just how great a location this apartment is in. Itâs in close walking distance (5-15 min) of so many excellent restaurants, the beach, shopping and bus transportation and bus tour pickup stops. You can get around easily on The Bus to see so many local attractions. Ilikaiâs heated, salt water pool is also a real treat. The owner, Christine, is most gracious and helpful. The kitchen was sufficient so we could cook breakfast and many of our dinner meals and enjoy eating on the lanai with its great view of the ocean and lagoon. We would highly recommend it for those who want a quality location in Waikiki at a reasonable price.
Thank you to Christine and Mark for having such an outstanding property available! I was lucky to find it had my dates available when I started looking. I would definitely stay again if the current 30 day policy allows for shorter stays in the future. Meanwhile Iâm confident other vacationers will find it as special as I did.
The condo is exactly as described, super clean and has amazing views! We thoroughly enjoyed the pools, srestaurants and shops on the property. Itâs also within walking distance of many other restaurants/shops. We had an amazing view of the Hiltonâs Friday night fireworks directly from the condoâs lanai. Highly recommend renting Christineâs condo!
Everything as stated in description, have stayed at this condo before & will again as itâs very well maintained & no surprises. Host is always available for any questions. For us itâs the only place to stay in Waikiki!
I wish I could attach pictures because it truly was as pictured. My wife and I celebrated our honeymoon this past week here, and while we are sad to be home, we have loads of memories and pictures from Mark and Christine's wonderful condo!
The place was clean as a whistle, views were great. Bed was a bit firm, which we initially were cautious of (we are soft mattress folks), but were shocked at how comfortable it was! There's so much to do in the area, within walking distance. View was great. Porch was clean, everything was clean and updated.
And lastly, Mark and Christine were as responsive as ever, answered a few questions we had almost instantly.
We plan to revisit some day, and probably will be staying here again!
With full and heavy hearts, Mahalo!!!
The booking, checkin, checkout and communication was seamless. The apartment was super clean and comfortable. Everything we needed was there to use (kitchen items, umbrellas, beach chairs, etc). The view is excellent and a perfect spot for the Friday night fireworks. I like that this building is at the beginning of Waikiki so itâs a little easier to get in and out of Waikiki without dealing with all the traffic. The only negative thing I can say is it was a little noisy on the weekend. The way the building is positioned, the noise from the lot down below funnels up into the unitâŠbut thatâs just an issue with Waikiki.
We love the location of the Ilikai Hotel, it's at the entrance of Waikiki providing access to restaurants and night life, while still a short walk to the Ala Moana shopping center for shopping and food. You can walk down the coast to Waikiki Beach or cross the Ala Wai Canal bridge and go to Ala Moana Beach Park for beach activities and barbecues!
The studio apartment is on the festive side of the Ilikai which faces the lagoon and beach. The sounds of vacation are in the air creating an exciting atmosphere. From your own private lanai you have unlimited ocean views of surfers, swimmers and sailboats as well as the spectacular Friday night fireworks!