Ilikai Hotel and Apartments
A beachfront resort at the start of Waikiki Beach adjacent to the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Walk to do dozens of restaurants and shops along Waikiki while enjoying two beaches (Waikiki and Aloha Moana Beach Park) all within a 10 minute walk of the resort.
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Amazing space and view
Truly a great unit! Everything we needed was there, from cooking utensils to shampoo and boogie boards. The furnishings and floor plan were wonderful, allowing open space and privacy. The views and sunsets are exceptional from the patio. Very friendly people in and around the building and very close to everything. Helen was very prompt and thorough with check in information and followup questions, thank you for your assistance when my wife locked herself out. We would definitly book this again.
—Bill and Ros (01/31/2010)
Fabulous location and great views.
Clean, quiet room with an excellent location. Close to the Ala Moana mall, restaurants and car rental facilities. Easy to access and reasonable rates considering the location. Would stay there again.
—DLV2010 (01/13/2010)
Enjoyable
Other than not receiving the 3 digit code for the entry key by e-mail ahead of time, the location was very convenient.. the room was very clean and complete of mostly everything needed for vacationers. The bed was extremely comfortable and we as a family truly enjoyed our stay there....and would stay there again when given a chance.. thank you
—Stpauly (12/04/2009)
Better than expected
Telling everyone about condo unit 1512 is like telling everybody about your favorite fishing spot - something you'd rather keep a secret but it's too good not to spread the word!! The condo was better than we expected and better than advertised. The view was spectacular, the unit immaculate and handy to laundry facilities, garbage disposal and elevators. Lots of storage and many conveniences in the kitchen i.e. blender, microwave, corkscrew etc etc. It's a mild exercise to walk to the beach and the main tourist areas, however that neck of the woods is a little quieter and has the Outback Steakhouse and Red Lobster close by and the Ala Moana Shopping Centre is only a 10 minute walk. Other reviews we have read on this unit have referred to a noisy fan behind the kitchen wall; we found this a non-issue as some 'white' noise is relaxing and probably helped us sleep! Unfortunately we must recommend this condo (but please don't everybody book it up solid for the future - we want to go back!) !!! Thank you Eleanor...it was a dream holiday!
—Brian&Gail (02/10/2010)
Very pleasant stay!
Studio apartment was very adequate for two adults -- nice partial ocean view, comfy king-sized bed; full kitchen including full-size frig, stove with oven, & generous supply of dishes & cook/bake-ware. Metered and pay-and-display parking is handy about a 1-minute walk out the back door for 25-cents per hour (free for handicapped, if you call and ask the parking company) or Ilikai has a valet garage (more expensive). Nice location for restaurants. Easy walk to main part of Waikiki Beach (beach towels provided). We already plan to stay there, if possible, when we go again (military son stationed on Oahu). You can even watch the Hilton Luau from the balcony (Hilton is almost next door). Closet was "divided" so difficult to hang dresses and tall-man's pants, and not much of a place for suitcases. Most of ground floor shops were vacant -- Ilikai may be in bankruptcy proceedings (in the late-May news), so we're a bit nervous about arriving to find everything closed and locked up tight. Managers were very accommodating of our many questions and when we wanted to extend for an extra day.
—Worldtravelers (06/18/2009)
Amazing space and view
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Bill and Ros from Reno NV on 01/31/2010 said:
“ Truly a great unit! Everything we needed was there, from cooking utensils to shampoo and boogie boards. The furnishings and floor plan were wonderful, allowing open space and privacy. The views and sunsets are exceptional from the patio. Very friendly people in and around the building and very close to everything. Helen was very prompt and thorough with check in information and followup questions, thank you for your assistance when my wife locked herself out. We would definitly book this again. ”
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Great experience
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aah from corona, ca on 08/23/2009 said:
“ This was our first time renting a condo instead of staying at a hotel and I can definitely say I would go back again. The condo was very nice, it had everything we needed and was in a great location. We had three small children and having a full kitchen was wonderful. The only downside was that the pool was being renovated during our stay, but since the beach was only a 5 minute walk we really didn't mind. ”
Pretty nice first time in Oahu, thanks to this condo.
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pipinz from Phoenix, AZ on 05/20/2009 said:
“ Really good interior design -- its a small space, but the layout really compliments the area so you never feel cramped or overcrowded by the furniture. Very modern and very clean. Although the boats were not much to look at, the sunrise/sunsets from this condo were awesome. You can even spot the surfers on the distant beach, and see regular cruise ships and freighters pass by. Our only concerns were the sliding door lock and the main bed. We had our 3yr with us, and there was no way to securely shut the door -- so ended up barricading the doors at night with furniture...lol. That and the main bed was really uncomfortable -- our son definitely scored with the comfy sofa bed. Re: Ilikai in general - many stores downstairs (lobby area) and the on-location restaurant were boarded up and vacant during our stay, so it has seen better days. The hotel next-door (what you see from lanai) is still undergoing renovation, but construction noise was not an issue. So barring the lobby area, the courtyard gardens were gorgeous. Plus every evening they light the torches outside and have a brief conch shell ceremony around sunset. Also has to be mentioned -- the shared lagoon in walking distance directly before the beach was awesome. They stock it with tiny fish, so all the kids had a blast trying to spot/chase/catch them. Turned out to be a lifesaver when we found out our son thought the sound of waves was 'too scary'! ”
Manager response:
“ Thank you for comments about our condo.
I will work to get a lock added to the sliding door to make it more secure in the future. Also, you mentioned that the main bed was uncomfortable. This concerns me greatly because I would like all of my guests to sleep well. Other guests have commented that the bed is extremely comfortable. It is a high quality mattress which was purchases just a few months ago.
I value your feedback and will email you asking if you could offer more information.
Your comments are greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Helen Ting, Owner ”
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Fairly nice
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Kings from Washington on 04/16/2009 said:
“ The Ilikai is not as well maintained as we would have hoped. The neighboring hotel (which is part of the view) appears to be condemned or forgotten, with windows papered over and a pool full of brown water. The condo itself was nicely appointed, but the building fire alarms went off repeatedly in the night, requiring us to at least get up and call the desk, and at worst carry our frightened 5-year-old down many flights of stairs in the middle of the night. Could be a nice vacation spot after building and area maintenance are completed. ”
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Heck of a Great Time
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funinthesun from Burnaby, BC Canada on 04/16/2009 said:
“ Really enjoyed staying at this condo. It was extremely clean, and well supplied. The condo was very modern right down to email access and a DVD player. Enjoyed having the full kitchen which made breakfasts very enjoyable on the lanai overlooking the beautiful view of the ocean. Highly recommend this property to anyone! We will definitely consider staying here again. ”
Beautiful, Clean, Recently Renovated-Outstanding!
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parizona from Tempe, AZ on 04/02/2009 said:
“ This is an extremely beautiful Condo ... the unit was recently renovated and was by far the cleanest rental unit that I have ever stayed in. The views from the Condo are beautiful - suggest that anyone considering staying on Oahu consider this Condo. ”
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Fabulous location and great views.
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DLV2010 from Victoria, Canada on 01/13/2010 said:
“ Clean, quiet room with an excellent location. Close to the Ala Moana mall, restaurants and car rental facilities. Easy to access and reasonable rates considering the location. Would stay there again. ”
Great experience!
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Merryland from Virginia on 01/07/2010 said:
“ We loved, loved, loved the condo! It was beautiful and immaculately clean! The housekeeper outdid herself! We found we had everything we needed and loved the view from the balcony. We would stay there again in a heartbeat! Thank you for letting us stay there! Hope we can come again soon! Marilyn Anderson Virginia ”
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Well located, quite condo, nicely furnished
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Paloma from Australia on 09/26/2009 said:
“ Proximity to the pool, lagoon, beach, buses & Ala Moana Shopping Centre, Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks as well great bars and restaurants made this quiet condo ideally located. Its location in the building is also good - great marina outlook, close to lift lobby, laundry and refuse areas. Excellent and responsive on site property management. Only drawback - no drawers at all, except for narrow one in the bedside centre table and those in the kitchen. There is no baggage storage at the Ilikai. For early morning arrivals into Honolulu this can be a problem as entry to the condo on the commencement date is 3pm. ”
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Just what we hoped for!
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Kerry from Edmonton, Alberta Canada on 09/03/2009 said:
“ We stayed at the condo for 3 nights. It was exactly as I expected, based on the Aloha Condos information on the internet. The condo was just like a home away from home; right down to the decor! Loved it!! I even made scones for breakfast...good thing you had cookie sheets available. I would have preferred a bit more storage space (a dresser?) and hooks in the bathroom but for the 3 nights, storage wasn't a problem. I kept the clothes in the suitcases. It might be more of an issue if there were more than 2 people staying in the unit. The view was amazing. We much prefer this location over the busy/noisy Waikiki area. We stayed at a hotel "in the action" the week prior but much preferred the condo. location - enjoyed the quiet beach side by the Hilton, loved going for a 15min walk to the restaurants, shops of Waikiki but then coming home to quiet. Parking was a great deal as well! And, thank you for the internet service; it was extremely valuable to us. I have already recommended this condo.to others! Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful space for us to relax in. The lanai was well done and very comfortable. Good amount of space. Hope to be back soon. ”
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Great location, wonderful view, superb accomodations...
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beachbum777 from Pineville, Louisiana on 08/10/2009 said:
“ My son and I really enjoyed our stay at Iliaki 1927. The condo was very nice, modern, clean and suited our needs perfectly, all the comforts of home. The open floor plan made the unit actually seem larger. The bathroom was nice and much larger than we anticipated. The view from this condo is awesome anytime of the day. In the mornings we could see the mist from the mountains, and the rainbows over the ocean. Many times we saw a number of sailboats. We watched the sun set and the enjoyed the nightly conk shell ceremony and lighting of the torches. The lights at night, from the mountains and the city were like twinkling candles. From the distance we could see flights coming and going from Honolulu airport. The location of this condo is another inviting feature. Many activities are within walking distance, the bus and trolley are also easily accessed. The beach is right behind the building and is easily accessed by the walkway. We enjoyed our early morning walks down the beach, and again at night to select a different beach front restaurant. The owner of this condo was excellent to work with. We hope to return one day! Carol & Matt We walked or had easy access to the trolley or bus ”
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Next year already booked!
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Scott from Gold Coast, Australia on 08/06/2009 said:
“ What a fabulous place to stay! Mark's unit was clean and modern, with every convenience. A great view and good value for money. Twin beds worked well because she says I wriggle too much! So it was a real holiday for her! Immediately booked it again for next year as soon as we got home. Have stayed in five different apartments in Ilikai and this was definitely the best with real thought going into the refurbishment. Can thoroughly recommend it. Scott and Angie. ”
Spectacular
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Sunshine from Chicago on 06/19/2009 said:
“ This apartment is perfectly located with bus service at the door and at the foot of Waikiki Beach. The space has been totally renovated with two beds so I could share it with a friend and has an incredible view of the marina and sunsets. The only drawbacks relate to drawer space for longer stays. I would certainly recommend it to my friends and would return myself in a heartbeat! ”
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Gorgeous Condo
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Bob & Tina from Seattle, WA on 05/19/2009 said:
“ We spent a week in Waikiki and loved it. This was the very first time we stayed in a vacation rental. The owner was very accommodating and replied back to our questions very quickly. Prior to arrival we were very nervous of what the rental would be like. We did not know what to expect. When we arrived, the condo was exceptionally clean and larger than expected. The furnishings were all new and the kitchen was supplied with all we needed. It was nicely remodeled and equivalent to a four star hotel room. The view was absolutely gorgeous. We were just mesmerized by the view. The convenience of the keyless lock was terrific. The location was good, next to the Hilton and the lagoon. We parked behind the hotel at the marina with in and out privileges and saved $15 a day. The only down side of staying in a condo vs. a hotel is it doesn?t have maid service. You do not receive a fresh set of towels everyday nor does someone come to vacuum or clean up. And that?s the last thing you want to do on vacation is clean up everyday. But for the price of the condo rental we had to compromise. There is no way we could have found a four star hotel room with a fully stocked kitchen and a beautiful view for the price. We definitely recommend this condo and would stay there again. ”
Beautiful Vacation Property
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Lorna from Calgary, Alberta Canada on 04/05/2009 said:
“ Our vacation in Hawaii was amazing. The vacation unit that we had was beautiful. It was newly renovated the year before and had everything you could want and was very clean and modern. The view from the room was also amazing. We would sit out on the Lanai quite often just to look at the view. It is also within walking distance to many places and if we needed to take the bus we only had to go just out to the front of the building to catch it. I would defiantly go back again. ”
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Priceless view
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Madonna from Brisbane Australia on 04/03/2009 said:
“ The view from this Condo is priceless and you never get sick of looking out the window. A short but pleasant walk to the beach. Close to shops and restaurants. Would definitely be staying again. If I do come back though can you please include a kettle in the kitchen for cups of tea ! Otherwise the perfect location with the perfect view. ”
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Enjoyable
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Stpauly from Kona Hi. on 12/04/2009 said:
“ Other than not receiving the 3 digit code for the entry key by e-mail ahead of time, the location was very convenient.. the room was very clean and complete of mostly everything needed for vacationers. The bed was extremely comfortable and we as a family truly enjoyed our stay there....and would stay there again when given a chance.. thank you ”
Lovely accommodation on our first trip to Oahu.
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Janet and Stefan from Ontario on 11/29/2009 said:
“ We recently returned from our first trip to Hawaii, a long trip from Eastern Canada and somewhere we have wanted to visit for some time. For the first 3 days we stayed in 1721 and were very happy with the location and the condo. There is nothing the owners haven't thought of and provided for the benefit of those staying there. A very clean place suitable for 2 [ the pullout would be ok for children but it would be a little tight]. We loved the king size bed, the bathroom ,the kitchen and the large screen TV. The view from the lanai is of the city and helped us get oriented. It is also the cooler/shaded side of the building, not a bad thing when it is hot. The air conditioner in the condo is well positioned[ not too near the bed]. The cleaning service and local contact was super. We would definitely stay here again. ”
A Perfect Vacation Experience
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First Time in Hawaii from Reading, Pennsylvania on 10/21/2009 said:
“ I had a wonderful 10 days in Hawaii, and enjoyed every minute. Unit 1721 was perfect for my needs. I felt welcomed from the moment I walked in the door until I (sadly) left to meet my taxi to the airport. The local staff were very helpful and responsive to some assistance I requested. The condo was clean and lovely, and provided a peaceful respite at the end of each busy day. The unit is very soundproof - when you open the sliding glass door to the balcony you hear all the noise that is blocked out. Everything I needed was provided - soaps, dishes, beach items, extra towels and linens, etc. I hope to return to Hawaii again some day, and would happily stay in Unit 1721 again. I am grateful for the wonderful hospitality I received in this unit. ”
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Very comfortable way to take a break in Honolulu
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Mrs. Backmarker from Farmington Hills, Michigan on 09/27/2009 said:
“ My husband and I took a short 3-day break in Honolulu and found this condo to have all the accommodations needed to feel like home. In such an expensive city, it was great to have a full kitchen to prepare our meals. The bed was extremely comfortable and the bathroom was fully equipped. We loved the location, surrounded by parks and with the shopping center nearby. We are NOT beach people so we definitely enjoyed the satellite HDTV, appreciated having internet service and the balcony was a great place to read the paper, relax and take in the city surroundings (although if you are looking for sunset views over the water, choose another condo.) The only things that we did not like is the couch, which we found to be rather uncomfortable and the somewhat musty odor. While the Ilikai is obviously going through some tough times (most of the storefronts and restaurants are closed) I was glad to see that their business center offered free airline check-in so we could print our boarding passes in advance. If we ever return to Hawaii, this is the only way we would go. ”
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Great Apartment, Great Location
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Anonymous from Los Angeles, CA on 08/26/2009 said:
“ The Ilikai is located on the edge of Waikiki, which means it is close to the action without being in the middle of all the crowds and noises. In fact, The Ilikai is closest to one of Honolulu's best beaches -- Ala Moana Beach Park, where all the locals go! It's much nicer than Waikiki's beaches which are too crowded. Our condo unit was recently remodeled, beautifully furnished, and fully equipped with everything we needed. Aloha Condos provided excellent service. We stayed for a month! ”
Location location location
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Amanda, Gavin and Eli from Sydney Australia on 06/17/2009 said:
“ Our stay in condo 1721 was outstanding. For only $75 a night we were able to experience the very best Waikiki had to offer. We have stayed in Waikiki 3 time before and were a little worried about the location but it was by far the best location we stayed at. Ala Moana was a short 5 minute walk away and the lagoon was the perfect place to take a 5 month old baby swimming in, not to mention the free parking (although for how long I'm not sure) that was on offer in the public parking lot near the lagoon. The condo was beautifully clean and VERY well-equipped, it had copious utensils and plenty of clean linen. I have already recommend Aloha Condos to several friends and one of them has already booked a stay. Your website is going from strength to strength (we used it last year for a stay at Napili Bay). It is convenient and user-friendly (especially for international visitors who find it hard to ring internationally with the time difference)I will definitely use your service a third time and know it will remain prompt, efficient and represent excellent value for money. Thank you once again Amanda ”
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Comfortable
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kristie from South San Francisco, CA on 06/05/2009 said:
“ We stayed at this unit twice during my one month visit to hawaii. Even tho the parking is a little steep, its convenient to have it right at the hotel. The room is fully stocked with cooking utensils and beach supplies. The unit is a comfortable size where you don't feel cramped and the lanai is relaxing. The city noise isn't too bad, you can hear the trolly bells, which reminded me of San Francisco. The people at Aloha Condos are very helpful and are willing to work with you in regards to your schedule and budget. ”
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Wonderful room with a bit trafic noise
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arakite from Osaka on 05/25/2009 said:
“ Wonderful room but with some traffic noise. enough to business stay. not for enjoying the stay at the room and vacation. ”
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Great stay!
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Chiho from Tokyo on 05/20/2009 said:
“ City view condo may not be your preference, but this one is highly recommended:-) Well equipped kitchen utensils, nice interior accessory, internet access. You can see good mountain view, which is just between two condos building, from lanai. I would like to stay this room again. ”
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A Great Holiday
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Julianne from Vancouver , B.C. on 04/17/2009 said:
“ We found that Ilikai Condo's location was very central. Walking distance to the Ala Moana shopping Mall and many different restaurants. Plus the pool, the lagoon and beach was walking distance without crossing the street, great with small children and very safe. We had a spacious lanai and full kitchen great for relaxing morning coffee.Also beach towels were supplied. My family rented three condo's and we all agree that we will come again. ”
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best experience in years
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chandra from Victoria Canada on 04/17/2009 said:
“ Very clean,like new, very comfortable stay, very safe. No hassles no complaints. will easily recommend to anyone. Walking distance to large mall with a grocery store. Will stay here again if in Honolulu ”
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Great price, great condo.
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roccitman from Central Oregon on 04/16/2009 said:
“ Thanks to Evelyn for providing such a luxurious condo. From the moment we opened the door it was luxury. We loved the great breeze coming in from the mountains too. Top notch! Thanks Evelyn! ”
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Great View and Nice Unit
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snowbird from Kamloops BC on 03/01/2010 said:
“ Had a short but very nice stay in this unit. We would stay there again as it has a beautiful view.. ”
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Better than expected
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Brian&Gail from Southern Manitoba on 02/10/2010 said:
“ Telling everyone about condo unit 1512 is like telling everybody about your favorite fishing spot - something you'd rather keep a secret but it's too good not to spread the word!! The condo was better than we expected and better than advertised. The view was spectacular, the unit immaculate and handy to laundry facilities, garbage disposal and elevators. Lots of storage and many conveniences in the kitchen i.e. blender, microwave, corkscrew etc etc. It's a mild exercise to walk to the beach and the main tourist areas, however that neck of the woods is a little quieter and has the Outback Steakhouse and Red Lobster close by and the Ala Moana Shopping Centre is only a 10 minute walk. Other reviews we have read on this unit have referred to a noisy fan behind the kitchen wall; we found this a non-issue as some 'white' noise is relaxing and probably helped us sleep! Unfortunately we must recommend this condo (but please don't everybody book it up solid for the future - we want to go back!) !!! Thank you Eleanor...it was a dream holiday! ”
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Great value!
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JHaley from Roseville, California on 11/05/2009 said:
“ We just completed a three week stay in unit 1512. It met all our expectations. Convenient for our needs, great views, clean and affordable. We would recommend this unit, and would certainly stay there again ourselves. ”
Good value
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Mclaren from St. Louis on 10/18/2009 said:
“ Everything was fine except that we arrived, very tired, from St. Louis at 3.20pm and there was no key in the lock box. I had to call and wait for your local representative to come with a key to let us in. ”
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condo 1512
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barry from cairns queensland australia on 09/24/2009 said:
“ realy enjoyed our stay..the condo was bright clean and very comfortable..enjoyed the view and woke up every morning to sunshine and a sea breeze...close to shopping and waikiki beach and restaurants would reccomend it to my friends any time ”
First time Condo Stayer! Loved it!
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Marc and Ann from Seattle, Wa on 09/16/2009 said:
“ We had a great time in Hawaii! The condo was in a great location and perfect for the 2 of us. ”
Spectacular Views
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Bartlem from Rockhampton Queensland Australia on 09/02/2009 said:
“ The Condo is in a great location with spectacular views. Unfortunately there is a major noise problem. The Condo is situated next to a room where an exhaust unit, which runs 24/7 has been installed. This unit has been installed near the opposite side of the kitchen/living room wall of the Condo and you can feel the vibration of the motor through the wall. At night the noise is louder and it is very difficult to sleep. We have just had our fifth trip to Honolulu and we thought we had finally found our dream place to stay - a well-appointed Condo in a great location with spectacular views. You can imagine how disappointed we are that we will have to look elsewhere if we return. I hope this noise problem can be rectified so people can enjoy the Condo and more importantly recommend this Condo to their friends. ”
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Nice place to stay for easy access to Waikiki beach
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gooffy from Montreal, Qc on 08/08/2009 said:
“ This unit was perfect for us. We were at walking distance from the Waikiki main street stores, restaurants and nightclub. The view on the beach just in front of the condo is awesome. The unit was very clean, well maintained. Nothing wrong to say about this place. ”
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Wonderful view
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lady lingren from pittsburgh, pa on 07/28/2009 said:
“ This was a very nice condo ~ more worn (privacy screen was in need of repair, but we did not use it)than we expected but in very good shape overall. The view from the deck is splendid. There was plenty of bedding available, as well as beach towels. Having an internet connection was a very nice perk. The smoke alarm battery died & the unit would not shut off even when battery was removed (electric) and the owner's people were very good about coming to replace the battery - actually we replaced it to "shut it up" and we were reimbursed for this expense. There is no dishwasher, but we ate out or at our daughter's larger condo so this was not an issue for us. The livingroom area could use a ceiling fan. There was a sand chair in closet, a boogie board & a beach umbrella but they were all broken. All in all we had a very nice week in this condo, and I would recommend it. We were disappointed in the $120 cleaning fee, as other relatives were not charged or paid a lesser amount. Would check more closely on this cost next time. ”
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Mahalo Eleanor & Ilikai!
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jamie from san diego, ca on 07/27/2009 said:
“ Condo 1512 was absolutely fantastic. The condo had many upgrades, a wonderful view & was just steps away from the surf. Our 2 year old daughter LOVED the pool, beach & did great in the condo. She especially loved watching the Hilton Luau from the lanai every night! It was such a nice perk! We felt very at home in your condo, and appreciate all the great amenities you had available. The boogie board was a big hit with our daughter! And the full kitchen was a big hit with me! Thanks for a wonderful stay & we can't wait to go back to the beautiful island of Oahu. Especially now that we know of such a wonderful place to stay! jamie, shawn & maya ”
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Beautiful
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Nicole R from Port Orchard, WA on 06/25/2009 said:
“ My family and I stayed here during a recent trip to Hawaii. We loved the location and the view from the lanai was beautiful. The room was within walking distance to the beach or the lagoon. It was also centrally located to anything that one may need. The room was fully stocked with everything needed for the stay; towels, beach towels, kitchen utensils, etc. There are also books and DVDs for down time. Our only complaint would be the parking. There is no "free" parking. There is free daily parking by the beach but its not overnight, hourly parking across the street (25 cents an hour)by the harbor or valet parking at the hotel for $25 a day. We opted for valet parking as the easiest and least stressful. Plus, with valet parking, you can pull right up and empty your trunk. The backside of the hotel offers only stairs. However, we would definetely stay again if we return to Hawaii. ”
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Great Value
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drshanta from Michigan on 06/21/2009 said:
“ My husband and I stayed in Ilikai Unit 1512 for 3 nights while celebrating our 15 year anniversary. The condo was very comfortable and conveniently located. While it's not right in the mist of the action of Waikiki it's only a pleasant stroll away. The Ilikai is located on the far end of the beach near the Hilton Hawaiian Village for 1/3 or less of the price. The owner, Eleanor, even surprised us with a bottle of champagne as an anniversary gift! Highly recommend this unit! ”
First impressions last.
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nate n kazza from north sydney australia on 05/19/2009 said:
“ We rented the place on our last leg of our first trip to hawaii after staying in Maui. The first time we stepped into the door was heart stopping as the place exceeded our expectations. It was perfect for us as we required a kitchen which was in excellent condition with all utensils. We had beautiful weather with great views which made our stay feel like a dream. It looked so much better than the pictures especially the TV. We had no problems at all with anything, it was simple as the keys were in the door safe as per email everything was there, it was close to the beach, transport, trolleys and Ala Moana Shopping centre. I really recommend the place as we really did. ”
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The Place to Stay
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D & D from Stratford, PEI on 04/23/2009 said:
“ This place was perfect for us. We had our own well equipped kitchen and our own balcony overlooking the water. The only downside was that our flight didn't leave until 10:00 p.m. and we had to be out of the room by 11:00 a.m. We had to stay by the pool for the day with our luggage poolside as well. Front desk didn't seem to be very accommodating. ”
Could not of been better!
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Terrie from Ocean View, Delaware from ocean view delaware on 04/17/2009 said:
“ We had a wonderful time. The condo was as clean as my own home, and was equiped with everything you need. We really had the time of our dreams. Hope to come back again... The eleavators were slow and sometimes not working. Thank you Terrie Burns ”
Our Son's Wedding
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Bondo's Vacation from Huntington Beach, CA on 04/16/2009 said:
“ We were in Oahu for our son's wedding. We could not have been happier with the condo. We had family visit us and had plenty of room to entertain and the view was amazing. The location was perfect! We would and have recomended this condo to friends and family. The week we spent here will always be a wonderful memory for us. We loved it!! ”
Great Location
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John B. from El Dorado Hills, CA on 04/16/2009 said:
“ This updated condo is always clean and has a great view of the ocean and Waikiki Beach. I completed my second stay there last month and can't wait to return. It is so close to the beach, restaurants, etc. I think I'll pass on the rental car next time. ”
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First Time in Hawaii
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Mike from Vancouver, Canada on 04/16/2009 said:
“ My wife and I chose Ilikai Hotel 1512 during our stay in Waikiki and we can both say we are pretty picky when it comes to where we stay when traveling abroad. I have only good things to say about condo 1512 and made our stay more enjoyable! The room was really clean and the location was really good. We had no issues checking in and checking out. Lastly, the price could not be beat! I would definitely stay here again. ”
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Perfect for Us!
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Julie (Brooklyn, Michigan) from Brooklyn, Michigan on 04/16/2009 said:
“ We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Condo1512 at the Ilikai. It was exactly as it looked on the web site (that's always a worry). It was clean, very conveniently located for us and had a gorgeous view of the ocean. Having the laundry room across the hall was great and also the closeness to both elevators (normal and bathing suit) was a plus! We would definitely recommend the condo to others. We did suggest that the owner put a fan in the bathroom (for elimination of steam, for noise filtering, etc. The Condo was just perfect for us! Mahalo and Aloha! ”
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Great apartment in between Waikiki and Ala Moana
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soz2042 from Sydney, Australia on 04/16/2009 said:
“ I stayed at Ilikai for a 8 days. It has a nice, spacious lobby area that opens to the back of the hotel and a small bar. Nice picture taking. The apartment was big enough for 3 adults with a king size bed and sofa bed. The kitchen had all required appliances available. Bathroom was a good size with shower, not a bathtub. There is balcony that looks over the back of the hotel facing the ocean. There is partial ocean view as the balcony also faces the back of another hotel. Location is ok - it's about 20 mins walk from Waikiki beach (which is quite long - Ilikai is on one end of Waikiki). It is 10 mins walk to Ala Moana, the main shopping complex. Easy to get to the bus stops at Ala Moana. Coffee places, convenience store and restaurants are all near Ilikai. I enjoyed the apartment, it's very comfortable for long term stay. It made me feel at home. ”
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At home
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Julianne from Vancouver B.C. Canada on 04/06/2009 said:
“ We highly recommend Ilikai. It is very central, walking distance to Ala Moana shopping center, safe for children with pool, lagoon and the beach for swimming, without crossing the street.If you need a car free parking at the marina. Having a kitchen is a bonus.Beach towels and mats for the beach were also included. We will be back and highly recommend to our friends. Enjoy ”
comfortable and friendly
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Sinevs family from California on 04/04/2009 said:
“ We spent a week here, and it was good time. Our granddaughter found found a lot of toys in the room to play at the beach, and we enjoyed reliable and fast wireless internet connection. Kitchen had everything we needed. However there were some issues - when we arrived, internet and even phone services were disconnected, We spent some time to figure out what need to be plugged in into what. But finally everything worked fine. There also was a problem with bathroom drain at some point, but it was fixed quickly. We would recommend this property. ”
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Would Definately Return
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Robin from Cloverdale, BC, Canada on 04/02/2009 said:
“ We were 3 females in an open floorplan bachalor suite - our opinion - more suitable for a couple or 2 persons only. Sofa bed uncomfortable to sleep on. This apartment is small but very clean. Nice furnishings, modern, bright - lovely view of the lagoon and Pacific Ocean from a balcony with a privacy shield. Fully equipped and clean kitchen - immaculate bathroom. We all would return. BUT REMEMBER: you are renting a condo that is located in an old hotel. All of the shops on the main floor were closed accept a small food store that was extremely overpriced. No restaurants/gift stores etc. You will not receive any assisance from Hotel Staff. Parking is extremely overpriced for condo rentors. You are not welcome at the pool. Yes you can use it but the other owners will not make you feel welcome. ”
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Beautiful View
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Andy Cross from Roseville, Ca. on 04/02/2009 said:
“ This was our second stay in this condo. We love the view and the price allowed us to stay longer. We will return for our next Hawaiian vacation. I love the Ilikai for it's Views, location and history, but it's getting old. The condo is remodeled and very nice, but the building is in need of some major work. I was sorry to see that the condo owners and the developer who wanted to remodel the place couldn't aggree, so he pulled out. It's kinda like a ghost town in the shop areas down stairs. The owner of my condo and the Alohacondos people we delt with were great. Thanks for the memories. Andy ”
Nice condo
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Mrs. Wonderful from Tyler, TX on 11/12/2009 said:
“ Well appointed condo. Nice view. Smokers in other condos on our floor fouled the air. We reported them to security, but the smoke continued. Some people are so inconsiderate. Otherwise, a very nice stay. ”
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lovely view of lagoon and water
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gazza from australia on 10/19/2009 said:
“ My husband and I and our 2 teenage children stayed here for 5 nights. The one fault we found was that the sofa bed was broken and we had to use an air mattress which took up a lot of room and made the condo look very small. It was clean and the view off the balcony was very nice. We loved the Ilikai Hotel and we were within walking distance of the Aloa Moana shopping complex. We had a very enjoyable stay. ”
Reasonable price, but too small for more than 2 people.
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Taylor from Los Angeles, CA on 09/28/2009 said:
“ We had friends stay in the same condos, but they had a much nicer model. This condo had a very old couch/bed that was broken and needed upgrading. ”
The view was beautiful, the condo was nice but the pull out did
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drewmiester from Nashua, NH on 08/27/2009 said:
“ The condo had a great location and view. Overall it was clean and neat except for the couch which was very worn and did not fit the rest of the condo. The real issue came when it was time to go to sleep. It was a one bedroom with a pull out couch. Since it was me and my brother there for a wedding we really needed the couch and it would not open. After spending the first 2 nights sleeping on the couch, which was beyond old we found an air mattress and he used that the rest of the week. This condo said it slept 4 and if you went there with 4 in mind you would have been disappointed. If you were a party of 2 sharing the bed I would highly recommend. The location, the view, the overall look and feel of the lobby were great. ”
a good tour
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yoyo from beijing , China on 07/29/2009 said:
“ good tour,good condo ”
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satisfactory
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jill from calgary Ab, canada on 07/13/2009 said:
“ we enjoyed our stay at the condo. The ad on the site stated a queen bed and a bed setee. when we arrived and tried to use the bed settee --it was broken. We eventually got the bed settee pulled out but could not retract it ,therefore it became an issue during the day for space ..we discovered a blowup bed in the closet a few days later . this was comfy but took up a lot of room . If we deflated it every morning then we had to blow it up every night .. We wish we had been told about this before we arrived or when we arrived and did not have the hassle of finding it out for ourselves. Everything else was good and if the settee was fixed --would recommend this condo. Liked the view and location . ”
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Nice Room, Clean, Close to the Action
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RobH from Omaha, NE on 06/19/2009 said:
“ We had a nice 6 day stay at this condo in May. The Ilikai hotel building itself is a little outdated, and I'm used to staying at nicer hotels (Westins are usually the standard), but when I entered the condo itself I was pleased. It was updated, clean, and had a nice view. The couch was a little beat up, but no big deal. We really liked having a kitchenette in the room since we had a 2 year old and a newborn, and eating breakfasts and lunch in the condo was much easier than eating out each day. We parked at the Marina Parking garage across the street...which was a little inconvenient but not too bad ($20 or so per day). It was about a 10 minute walk to get down to the beach which was really cool. About the only draw back was the fact that we overlooked the Hilton's lagoon pool, with waterslides and such, and I was extremely jealous because the Ilikai's pool was pretty basic. Other than that, it was a nice stay and a good deal. ”
Very pleasant stay!
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Worldtravelers from Knoxville, Tennessee on 06/18/2009 said:
“ Studio apartment was very adequate for two adults -- nice partial ocean view, comfy king-sized bed; full kitchen including full-size frig, stove with oven, & generous supply of dishes & cook/bake-ware. Metered and pay-and-display parking is handy about a 1-minute walk out the back door for 25-cents per hour (free for handicapped, if you call and ask the parking company) or Ilikai has a valet garage (more expensive). Nice location for restaurants. Easy walk to main part of Waikiki Beach (beach towels provided). We already plan to stay there, if possible, when we go again (military son stationed on Oahu). You can even watch the Hilton Luau from the balcony (Hilton is almost next door). Closet was "divided" so difficult to hang dresses and tall-man's pants, and not much of a place for suitcases. Most of ground floor shops were vacant -- Ilikai may be in bankruptcy proceedings (in the late-May news), so we're a bit nervous about arriving to find everything closed and locked up tight. Managers were very accommodating of our many questions and when we wanted to extend for an extra day. ”
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Absolutely wonderful condo!
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Warren from Roseville, CA on 05/19/2009 said:
“ We visited Waikiki for 6 days and found this condo to be excellent. We were in Hawaii for a wedding and it was somewhat satisfying to have other friends of ours (who were staying in other hotels) tell us how jealous they were of our condo, and how much nicer it was than their room. All in all the condo had everything we needed, and was an extremely nice room. I plan on using Aloha Condos when I visit Maui next year. ”
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Home away from home
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Hawaii Dreamin from Folsom, Ca on 04/16/2009 said:
“ The Condo was comfortable and in a terrific location. I would stay again. ”
Brilliant place!
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Vanessa from Australia on 04/16/2009 said:
“ We had a brilliant time at this condo and the owners/agents were a pleasure to deal with! We loved the view, the location and the quiet community it is situated in! The place was beautifully cleaned and appointed - we will be back - we loved it! ”
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Million Dollar View
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Nom and Lisa Eberle from Charleston, SC on 04/10/2009 said:
“ After a week of research I chose Aloha Condos and condo #1540 at the Ilikai Hotel and Apartments. Upon our arrival I became the instant hero of our family! My husband was thrilled because it was a great value and my children were beside themselves ready to go to the lagoon which is the first thing they saw as they ran to the lanai to get their first glimpse of their world for the week. The communication with Aloha Condos was excellent and professional-what you see online is really what you get and more. We had everything we needed and the condo was equipped perfectly. We went to the Foodland in the Ala Moana shopping center on our first day for breakfast supplies and snacks- the kitchen had everthing and their was even a cooler in the condo for our adventures!We took advantage of the beach chairs and sand toys that were there as well. Everyone was very nice at the Ilikai especially the valet parkers- *hint* you can deal with them on parking. My husband got them to agree to $18 a day instead of $25. It was well worth it- we never had to wait over 2-3 minutes for our car and they always asked if we needed directions etc. Our beds were comfortable, the water pressure was excellent and we really felt like it was our home for the week. The last thing we did was stand on the lanai and enjoy that view as a family and my 15 year old son said, "Thanks for the best vacation ever" Thank you Aloha Condos, we will visit again and recommend you to all or friends. ”
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Paradise
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Susan from Portland from Portland, OR on 04/03/2009 said:
“ The entire condo was in excellent condition. All the furniture was comfortable and clean. The bed was very restful. Plenty of room for unpacking and hanging clothes. The bathroom and kitchen were easy to manage. The only glitch was the lockbox on the door handle. It was difficult to open. Maybe needs to be replaced once in a while. Other than that, I would rate this as one of the best. Thanks ”
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Great little apartment
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Tracey from Calgary, Alberta, Canada on 04/03/2009 said:
“ The apartment was exactly as shown on the rental website. It was clean and well equipped and had a great view of the ocean. The outside of the building isn't very attractive and could use some updating. One pool was under renovation but we found chairs easily enough at the other pool. You can walk to the beach but it is a little rocky at the end we were at..so you had to walk a bit further down the beach for nicer sand...but considering the price we paid for the rental - we were very pleased that we were able to be on Waikiki beach at all! We walked to most everything. Transit is easy to figure out and we took it a few times including to Pearl Harbour. We took a few bus tours as well and were picked up right at the building. Parking is an issue in Waikiki so it was nice to get around without renting a car. We went to the Big Island the second week and Needed a car to get anywhere! My only complaint is the elevators were slow and not all working. I would stay there again in a minute. ”
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Fantasic condo, location & view!!!!
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Vanessa from Australia on 04/03/2009 said:
“ We loved this condo and will be definitely returning to stay here again when we next go to Honolulu! The owners were wonderful in their email, the local agents were fabulous to deal with and we cannot fault it! It has the most beautiful location, view, amenities and it suited us perfectly with our 1 yr old daughter - the perfect holiday condo!!! ”
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