Hotel Description
You know what caught me off guard about the Ilikai Tower? Walking into unit 1843, I actually had to stop and take in that yacht harbor view – and I mean, I’ve seen plenty of Waikiki hotel rooms over the years. This isn’t your typical cramped tourist box. The two bedrooms give you actual space to spread out, which honestly feels like a luxury when you’re used to those shoebox hotel rooms where you’re tripping over your suitcase every five minutes.
The building itself has this sort of vintage Hawaii vibe that I really dig – it’s not trying to be some flashy new resort, but it’s got character. The yacht harbor views are genuinely spectacular, especially if you time it right during sunset (trust me on this one). You’ll catch sight of all these boats coming and going, and there’s something oddly relaxing about watching the harbor activity while you’re having your morning coffee. The location puts you right in the thick of things without being directly on the chaos of Kalakaua Avenue – you can walk to the beach in like three minutes, but you’re not dealing with the constant tour bus noise.
What I appreciate most is how it feels more like staying in someone’s actual apartment than a sterile hotel unit. The kitchen is properly equipped (not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation), so you can actually cook if you want to save some money instead of eating out every meal. Parking can be a bit of a headache – I mean, it’s Waikiki, so that’s pretty much expected – but at least you’re not circling blocks looking for street parking. The 4-star rating feels about right; it’s comfortable and well-maintained without being overly fancy. Honestly, for families or couples who want more than just a place to crash between beach days, this setup works really well. You get that local apartment feel with the hotel convenience, plus that harbor view that never gets old.
Rooms
- Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults, 3 children
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Fort DeRussy: 1.2 km
- Magic Island: 1.3 km
- Iolani Palace: 3.9 km
- Kapiolani Park: 4.2 km
- Frank C Judd Mini Park: 1.2 km
- Honolulu Museum of Art: 3.1 km
- Foster Botanical Garden: 5 km
- US Army Museum of Hawaii: 1.3 km
- Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Beach Park: 1,000 m
- Honolulu Stadium / Old stadium park: 2.2 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Grove Restaurant & Bar: 50 m
Top attractions:
- Shangri La: 7 km
- Bishop Museum: 7 km
- Lyon Arboretum: 8 km
- USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park: 17 km
- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific: 5 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Rocky Hill (86m): 3.8 km
- Waterfall Manoa Falls: 3.3 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Waikiki Beach: 1.9 km
- Ala Moana Beach: 1.3 km
- Kahanamoku Beach: 450 m
- Fort DeRussy Beach: 1,000 m
- Magic Island Lagoon Beach: 750 m
Closest airports:
- Molokai Airport: 78 km*
- Kalaupapa Airport: 89 km*
- Honolulu International Airport: 12 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
Kitchen:
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Private bathroom
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Private pool
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
- Lift
Room Amenities:
- Ironing facilities
- Air conditioning
Languages spoken:
- English
Cleaning services:
- Ironing service
Media & Technology:
- Cable channels
- TV
Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs U S$45 per day.:
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 16:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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