Wonderful Stay in 1512
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Bells from St Albert AB Canada on 05/06/2012 said:
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Completed our first stay in 1512 april 2012 and had a wonderful time. The unit had everything we needed and more - beach towels, boogy boards, beach chairs and toys were definitely a nice touch! The view and lccation were both fantastic especially for the Friday fireworks from the Hilton lagoon. Leaving the unit for outings was easy and a nice touch was the combination door entry system so fumbling and searching for keys was eliminated.
All amenities are close by within walking distance; restaurants, grocery store, beach, car rental and bus stops. Was a easy decision to add this to our annual accommodation in Waikiki!
Thanks Eleanor!
Bells
St albert, AB Canada
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Loved our stay at The Ilikai #1512
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K Harris from Auckland - New Zealand on 02/01/2012 said:
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We have just returned from a week long stay at The Ilikai condo #1512. My husband and I travelled with our 2 children aged 17 & 11, so I was a little worried about having enough space in a 1 bedroom condo. However this place was perfect for us.
It's in a great location with an easy walk to both the ala Moana Mall and the busy Waikiki hotel/restaurant district.
We got coffee each morning from the cafe downstairs and sat on the balcony looking at the fabulous view. I really liked how there were beach chairs etc for guest of the condo to use.
I would recommend this condo to anyone, I think it's great value and the owner was extremely easy to deal with.
The only negative thing about our stay was the lady who 'ran' the pool each morning. She was consistently rude to people, however not the condo owners fault, but someone needs to have a word with her! We simply walked the 2 mins to the lagoon and swam there instead.
I would stay here again if I return to Oahu.
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Wonderful!
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JRB from Chattanooga, TN on 01/22/2012 said:
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We had a great experience with 1512. Everything was just as listed/expected. A great part of Honolulu to say, everything is easy to get to. A bit noisy on the balcony (Ilikai Hvac unit & the Hilton's waterfalls), but the view makes the balcony great. The process to renting was smooth and easy. The favorite part was the easy walk to the beach!
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Perfect location, view, amenities and service.
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Mark G from Pleasant Hill, CA on 11/26/2011 said:
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Even though we stayed in a privately owned condo, the staff at the Ilikai, including the Elite valet staff could not have been more helpful and courteous. The accommodations were perfect for the two of us and the view was perfect. It was within walking distance to ala Moana Shopping Center to the North and the zoo and parks to the South, with every imaginable shop & restaurant in between. I have stayed at quite a few places in Honolulu and the Ilikai was one of the nicer ones.
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Perfect location
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Eileen from Seattle on 11/18/2011 said:
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Great amenities, felt like home, enjoyed the access to activities, beach, shopping.
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Amazing
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Steven from Brisbane on 10/19/2011 said:
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This was one of the best holidays ever, and we will certainly be back. The unit was ideal for us, and the view perfect. Thank you for allowing us this opportunity.
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Coudn't ask for more
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Happy Traveller from Australia on 08/23/2011 said:
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Dont be fooled by the aged exterior to this building. The interior of Condo 1512 was brilliant and we couldnt have asked for more. Perfect view, great location to beach, Ala Moana and rest of Waikiki. A credit to the owners on the quality of the Condo. Great time had and have already started recommending it to others!!!
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Great experience
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dmcdonald1968 from California on 07/02/2011 said:
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We loved the condo! It was perfect. The view was gorgeous. We look forward to our next visit to Hawaii and staying at the condo once again.
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What an amazing Texas size value in paradise!
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Mrs. C. Soria-Texas Proud from Raymondville, Texas on 06/19/2011 said:
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My family of four (two teenage boys) recently stayed in condo 1512 owned by Ms. Eleanor Santos and had a great stay while there. I had never rented a condo we had always stayed in hotel rooms, but my Texas size boys demand more space as they grow! From the time I booked the condo to the time I checked out all I can say is -What a great home away from home. We stayed at the condo for ten days and everything we needed was there from condiments in the kitchen to beach boogie board in the lanai . The location is perfect near to almost every activity and shopping excursion you might undertake. Everything in the condo was in perfect working order and comfortable, but I must say that kitchen is quite the gem. The kitchen has anything you might need from popping a bag of popcorn to making a full breakfast. Do not worry about taking anything . Ms. Santos has decked out that kitchen with everything you might need. I was most impressed with the cleanliness of the condo. I can tell Ms. Santos takes pride in her property and I would like to send a big Texas thank you for sharing her property with travelers like us and giving us a true home away from home . God Bless and Hasta Pronto- C. Ruiz-Soria
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Relaxing the moment we stepped into the condo and saw the view!
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Laing's from Vancouver BC Canada on 05/14/2011 said:
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For a limited space we fit in quite well. Anything that you needed was there and more. All the toys for the beach, Blender for smoothies, and all the channels for the Sports(hockey play offs). We would love to rent that suit again next year! The only downer is all the rules for the pool no toys,no jumping, no splashing pool just floating.
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Relaxing and enjoyable stay.
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Viktor from Canada on 01/10/2011 said:
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I and my wife were looking for a nice, quiet and clean accommodation near beach in Honolulu and this vacation rental condo was an ideal place for us to be.
The condo of beachfront hotel features wireless internet, TV/VCR and cable TV, well stocked kitchen, balcony with the wonderful view, comfortable king size bed.
We greatly enjoyed our stay and would rent it again.
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Great Place! I would reserve again.
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Alvaro from Oakland on 12/23/2010 said:
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This was our first time in Hawaii and we did not want to deal with overpriced hotels. We found this great condo unit, seconds away from beautiful Waikiki beach, public transportation and tourist locations. The best thing about this place was that gorgeous kitchen. We saved a ton cooking our own meals and spending that food money on our vacation! I would definitely reserve this unit again.
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Old School Hawaii 5-0
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TraciJ from Seattle on 11/02/2010 said:
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When I was searching for a place to stay last month, I knew I wanted a one bedroom condo with a real refrigerator and a real door to the bedroom. As I was looking at the website I made my decision based on the furnishings of each unit, as if I were going to buy the place! Some had ugly furniture and non-updated kitchens. This place was great and had new appliances, a full size fridge, granite countertops and a breakfast bar. The bathroom was updated - large shower stall, but no tub, low profile toilet, and a single sink vanity. Minimal counterspace, but was able to use the linen closet for my toiletries. Fantastic view of the lagoon and we were able to watch the Hilton's nightly Luau from the lanai. A leather sofa sleeper in the living room, along with two chairs. The sliding shoji screens separating the sleeping area from the living area didn't go all the way to the ceiling, but they served their purpose. Had to make a trip to Don Quijote to purchase full size bar of soap and additional toilet paper; a box of Kleenex would have been nice. A little strange to dump your own garbage and no daily housekeeping service. I would definitely stay in this unit again.
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Amazing
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WILSON'S from MODESTO, CALIFORNIA on 08/19/2010 said:
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We were extremely happy.This was our first trip to Oahu.My wife and I were on our honeymoon. The view was amazing and because of this we probably ate on the balcony more than we did at restaurants. It was very clean and nice. The bed was comfy and again the view!
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Amaging !
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KK from Japan on 08/05/2010 said:
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This Condo#1512 is excellent. The view is beautiful,The location is perfect to go to the beach and the shop,becides,very quiet !
Our little boy said " I wont to live this Room!!! "
Next time, we'll stay this Condo#1512.
Thank you very much.
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Wonderful time!
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Maria and Paul from Eau Claire, Wisconsin on 07/10/2010 said:
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Great place! Great location! Great experience! We most appreciated the convenience of a condo combined with the support services of a hotel. The concierge desk was outstanding in helping us plan activities. Will not hesitate to go back or recommend it to friends and family.
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Great Hawaiian vacation
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Aimee from Portland on 06/04/2010 said:
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The condo was great - clean, beautifully decorated, plenty of supplies. Comfy bed, wonderful view of the lagoon and beach. We got to sit on the balcony and watch the fireworks from the Hilton. And our 2 year old even slept through them with the door closed! Best view of fireworks I've ever had.
Easy access to the store across the street for simple groceries - we did a lot of lunches and quick dinners in our room since we had a 2 and 6 year old with us. Breakfast buffet was perfect for filling our bellies before heading out for the pool/beach.
Easy check in and check out and we had no problems with the condo while we were staying there. Overall, it was a great experience. Our only challenges came from traveling with a very spirited 2 year old boy.
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Great Location, Quiet & Stylish
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Debbi from Queensland, Australia on 05/19/2010 said:
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The Ilikai is a great place to stay in Waikiki, very quiet. A few steps to the beach, restaurants & shopping, Ala Moana Shopping Centre is only 3 blocks away. Buses & trolleys are at your front door & there is a great concierge in the hotel for tour bookings. Unit 1512 had everything we wanted. The good thing was we had a choice of eating in or dining out. The laundry was very handy across the corridor. The fireworks on Friday night were special from the balcony as was the laui from the Hilton every other night. We booked an extra night after our original booking without any problems. Thanks for a very comfortable stay. I will have no hesitation in recommending this condo to all my friends & family.
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Ilikai 1512 - Very nice condo
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jma2010 from Minnesota on 03/17/2010 said:
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The condo was as nice and in order as described, nice furniture and upgrades. Very good ocean view. I enjoyed my stay. Every morning went down to the beach for a walk (there's a boardwalk along the way.)
Location of the Ilikai is great, right on the city bus line, plus stores are across the street and the Aloha Shopping Center is within walking distance. Parks nearby, too. Hotel lobby was in good condition. Five elevators and no problems.
The only drawback is the unit is located near the elevators and the mechanical room. If you are noise sensitive, that could be an issue. The fan speeds drop way down later in the night and then everything becomes very quiet. I slept with the lanai door open and that helped with other "white noise" and all went well after that. Since you're on the 15th floor, it should be safe to leave the lanai door open until it gets more quiet. (My brother and sister-in-law stayed in another unit and stopped by. They are not noise sensitive and could not hear the fans!)
Otherwise, the unit was wonderful and it was very convenient to be close to the elevators and laundry room in the hotel. Very private, too.
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Nice Condo
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Keko from Vancouver BC on 03/11/2010 said:
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Our stay in 1512 in the Ilikai was very pleasant. The
view was nice and it was very comfortable.
The $125. per night seemed reasonable as well. The
problem I have is the $125. charged for a cleaning
fee. If you divide the $125. by the three days stay,
the cost of the room comes to $165. + the taxes added
to the $125. all comes to around $180. per night. We
barely left dust during our stay to warrant such a
charge. There are many hotels that we could have
stayed in for the same amount that offer daily
cleaning and are situated much closer to the action
of Waikiki.
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Pleasant stay
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Happy at Ilikai from Seattle, Washington on 03/10/2010 said:
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Stayed for 10 days in unit and especially enjoyed the view of the Hilton Lagoon and the ocean. Arrangements to stay in this unit went smoothly and the unit was comfortable. Like the location which is close to the action of Waikiki but far enough removed to not be hectic. Unit is pretty nice though some of the furniture and walls are starting to show some wear and tear. Kitchen was well supplied and worked well for our needs.
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Great View and Nice Unit
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snowbird from Kamloops BC on 03/01/2010 said:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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Good value
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Mclaren from St. Louis on 10/18/2009 said:
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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:
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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
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First time Condo Stayer! Loved it!
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Marc and Ann from Seattle, Wa on 09/16/2009 said:
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We had a great time in Hawaii! The condo was in a great location and perfect for the 2 of us.
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Spectacular Views
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Bartlem from Rockhampton Queensland Australia on 09/02/2009 said:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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!
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First impressions last.
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nate n kazza from north sydney australia on 05/19/2009 said:
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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:
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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.
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Could not of been better!
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Terrie from Ocean View, Delaware from ocean view delaware on 04/17/2009 said:
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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
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Our Son's Wedding
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Bondo's Vacation from Huntington Beach, CA on 04/16/2009 said:
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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!!
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Great Location
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John B. from El Dorado Hills, CA on 04/16/2009 said:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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comfortable and friendly
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Sinevs family from California on 04/04/2009 said:
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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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Beautiful View
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Andy Cross from Roseville, Ca. on 04/02/2009 said:
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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
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Would Definately Return
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Robin from Cloverdale, BC, Canada on 04/02/2009 said:
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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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