# 3 in our Waikiki map.

Hotel Name: .... Ilikai Condos (click here for Ilikai Hotel)
Category(*):.........Moderate
Address: ......... 1777 Ala Moana Blvd.

General description:
What we like about this property:
What you may not like about this property:

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General description:............................(Back to top)

• Built in 1960, when it comes to size, the Ilikai is an impressive structure of 26 floors, located at the entrance of Waikiki. Common areas are ample and is an overall comfortable hotel. Please keep in mind that this is an old hotel and despite renovations made over the years, it's age shows "everywhere".
  Units are spacious and the proximity to the ocean provides for the potential of excellent views. You need to remember that like most hotels, not all units have views but all have a balcony to set up some chairs and enjoy the hawaiian weather.
  There have been some renovation talks on and off but nothing has been decided yet that will change the above description other than some cosmetic maintenance renovation to keep the hotel units in working order.
  In this building you have a mix of hotel operated rooms, private condos with permanent residents and vacation rentals. Please be advised that the hotel units are in better shape than most of the vacation rentals and this review is based on the units and facilities run by the hotel operation.
  This hotel is number "3" within the green zone of our waikiki map, click here to see it's location in relation to other hotels in Waikiki.
  

What we like about this hotel:............................(Back to top)

• Since this Hotel was built a long time ago, the rooms tend to be more spacious than other Waikiki hotels of the same category.
• It is one of the few 3 star hotels that besides the regular hotel rooms, it has a good number of 1 and 2 bedroom suites with kitchens.
• This Hotel is in very close proximity to the Honolulu Convention Center, which makes it a good choice for travelers attending events there.
• It is also within walking distance to the Ala Moana Shopping Center, which makes it a good choice for those shopping-oriented visitors since the Ala Moana Shopping Center is the largest one in the State of Hawaii.
• It has very easy access in and out of Waikiki which makes it a good choice for people coming for work who do not need to be "in the middle" of Waikiki.
• The best part of the Waikiki Beach is in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village which is within walking distance to this Hotel (about 12 minute walk), click here for a satellite picture that will help you figure out the best parts of Waikiki beach.
• This area is also the closest to the Ala Moana Beach Park (about 10 to 20 minutes walk). If you are planning to stay within Honolulu to go to the beach, Ala Moana Beach is a good option, has free parking, 2 food stands, restrooms, showers and due to the shape of the coral reef in the area, it has no waves which makes it especially good for children, (nevertheless adult supervision is always advised since the water eventually does get deep!). Keep in mind however that this beach is very popular with the local population therefore on Saturdays and Sundays it can be quite crowded.

What you may not like about this hotel:............................(Back to top)

• The rates at this hotel tend to be higher than other Waikiki hotels of the same quality, especially when you consider how far it is from the center.
• A great deal of money has been spent to keep this hotel in good shape but it is a fairly old building and in some areas it shows.
• As the Ilikai Hotel is at the beginning of Waikiki, the hotel is approximately 15 to 20 minutes walking distance from the centralized area. In order to experience the awe and splendor of the city of Waikiki one would have to travel either by foot, taxi or the city bus to access the main attractions, shops and eateries.12

IMPORTANT NOTE:............................(Back to top)
Please keep in mind that ALL Hotels have shortcomings, the trick is to find a hotel which shortcomings you do not mind.

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