Stunning 1BR Ocean View Condo at Ilikai Marina

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about the Ilikai Marina – it’s one of those places that looks way better in photos than you’d expect it to in real life, but somehow still manages to deliver on the ocean view promise. When I first walked into this 1BR condo, honestly, I was a bit skeptical given the 7.3 rating (which, let’s face it, isn’t exactly screaming “paradise”), but then I hit that lanai and… well, you know what they say about location.

The thing about staying at the Ilikai is you’re basically getting a front-row seat to Waikiki without actually being in the thick of all that tourist chaos. I mean, you can walk over to the beach in like five minutes, but you’re not dealing with the street performers and ABC Store crowds right outside your door. The condo itself is pretty standard – nothing fancy, but the kitchen actually has decent counter space (rare for these older buildings), and that ocean view? It’s legit. You can see the Friday night fireworks from the Hilton right from your couch, which is honestly worth the price of admission alone. The building’s got that retro Hawaii vibe going on – it’s the same place they used to film Hawaii Five-O back in the day, so there’s some character there even if the hallways smell a bit musty sometimes.

What really sold me on this place was the practical stuff nobody tells you about. Parking is included (huge deal in Waikiki – trust me on this), the marina downstairs means you can grab decent poke without trekking across town, and there’s actually a little market right there for when you inevitably forget to pack sunscreen. The trade winds hit this side of the building pretty well, so even when it gets humid, you’re not completely miserable. I will say the building’s showing its age – elevators are slow, and you might hear your neighbors more than you’d like – but for a 4-star place, it delivers on what matters most. The sunsets from that balcony are absolutely ridiculous, and being able to make your own coffee in the morning while watching the surfers paddle out? That’s the kind of Hawaii experience you actually remember.

Hotels in Hawaii offer guests the perfect blend of tropical luxury and modern comfort, with many featuring surfing concierge services and traditional Hawaiian spa treatments to enhance the authentic island experience.

Rooms

• Apartment with Sea View with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults

Reviews

• Ruslan from United States (8/10)

  Apartment with a great view, everything we needed, close to the beach. It was perfect for our needs. Would love to stay again in the future for sure.

• Akiko from United States (8/10)

  Very detailed service.

• Yasmin from Australia (1/10)

  Nothing about this property is truthful. Stunning ? I’m a little confused on that, unless you’re zooming in through your camera then, yes you’ll see ocean.

• Liliya from Germany (8/10)

  Die Lage des Apartmenthauses ist einfach perfekt. Man bekommt nicht genug von der fantastischen Aussicht.  Jeden Morgen, wenn wir die Jalousien hochgezogen haben, war es immer wieder ein wow Effekt. Jeden Abend den Sonnenuntergang zu sehen, war grandios. Badezimmer, Küche und Wohnzimmer waren sehr gut ausgestattet,
  besser geht es nicht

• Craig from Australia (9/10)

• Dartanion from United States (8/10)

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