Condo 1188 | Ilikai Marina

Wonderful view and very nice condo

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Habbane and Ross from Ottawa on 08/04/2010 said:

“ This place was exactly what we needed: a relaxing place with a wonderful view and very well located. We felt at home. It's within a walking distance to everything! It's also very well maintained. Thanks to the owner for making our stay memorable. I would go back anytime. ”

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Perfect Condo to Stay in Waikiki

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Harry from San Francisco, CA on 07/17/2010 said:

“ Ilikai Marina Condo 1188 was a fantastic and perfect place for our family vacation in Waikiki. The condo was very clean and cozy. It had many thoughtful accommodations from a refrigerator, oven, microwave, coffee maker to beach accessories, towels, etc. Both of the king and sofa beds were comfortable. The condo has a great view of the Marina and Waikiki Beach, and is a very convenient location, being so close to the beach and lagoon, the ala Moana Shopping Center, and many other nice stores. Perfect condo to stay in Waikiki specially for family with children. Thank you Gary and Mary for providing such a great place to stay and accommodating our needs. ”

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Outstanding views, cleanliness, comfort, and value

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DeanK from San Jose, CA on 07/09/2010 said:

“ The condo was awesome, especially for returning locals who have a car. Top of the list was the 180 degree ocean view from Hilton lagoon to ala Moana park from the living room/balcony and the bedroom (watch their excellent video - it says it all). The place was very clean, bright with natural light, well furnished, had a large SubZero fridge which was perfect for freezing our local delights we always bring back to the mainland. It was very quiet being a residence/condo-tel building. The large parking garage directly below the condo was very convenient for going in and out. It was very well stocked on kitchen and dining stuff. It even had a nice rack of spices to cook with. The king bed was very firm, and the pull out sofa sleeper was very comfortable with a memory foam top - very nice addition. The web site was very well designed, and the follow up emails were very informative, clear and simple. My family was very happy with my "find" at this condo. We will definitely be back. Thank you very much to Gary and Mary appel who I have never met but feel like I know them through their well thought out traveler's haven and emails. Aloha and Mahalo. ”

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excellent

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Patricia Sunnyvale California from sunnyvale, california on 07/01/2010 said:

“ The condo was clean and well stocked air conditioning worked great great view excellent location for the beach and all transportation ”

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Couldn't ask for more!

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Leigh Gordon Hawaii stopover from www.leighgordonartist.com.au on 05/20/2010 said:

“ This unit had the view, was clean and oh so comfortable. The owners had tried to think of everything for their guests and we appreciated their thoughtfulness. Well done. ”

 

Great vacaction

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grammy from waikiki on 05/13/2010 said:

“ This condo 1188 is really a fantastic place to stay. Extremely clean and well equiped throughout. The only things I would fault it on would be the drapes in the bedroom and living room need replaced as they are torn and takes away the atmosphere of the condo. Also the sofa bed is a little uncomfortable to sit on but as we were not there that often it did not matter that much to us. It is a very quiet place and the views are spectacular! Only a short walk to beach and lagoon. Shopping is a mere 6 minute walk to huge shopping centre. A wonderful stay. Highly recommended. Susie Sydney Australia ”

Manager response:

“ Thank you for your review.

The drapes have been replaced with new blinds.

Gary Appel, Owner, Ilikai Marina, Condo 1188 ”

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Affordable, clean and great location!

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Hawaiihappy from Winnipeg, MB on 04/09/2010 said:

“ This was our second stay at the Ilikai Marina and we were happy with both condos we stayed in, 1188 and 17??. The view is fabulous, the marina side is quiet for being right in Waikiki, and having the full kitchen really made a big difference in our stay. The location is a close walk to Ala Moana Mall, the Beachwalk shopping area and Waikiki. Watching the sunsets, water activities (and Friday night fireworks)from our lanai while drinking some fabulous 100% Kona coffee was a great vacation highlight. On site laundry on the 8th floor was helpful too. Hint: The higher floors are better if you are noise sensitive as the great bar/restaurant on the ground floor marina side stays busy late. If we were to want to stay in Waikiki again, this is where we would book. ”

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home away from home

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lovehawaii from california on 04/08/2010 said:

“ Very comfortable unit. Kitchen very well supplied with all your needs. The bed is very comfortable. Overall a very nice unit with a great view. Also very quiet. A note to the owners, the drapes needs replacing. I can highly recommend this condo. Hans Finkbeiner ”

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CONVENIENCE

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USMC from WOODSTOCK, IL on 03/25/2010 said:

“ RENTED THIS CONDO AT A GOOD PRICE PER NIGHT FOR ONE WEEK. THE CONDO WAS VERY CLEAN AND HOME LIKE. THE CONVENIENCE OF THE BEACHES, DOWNTOWN HONOLULU, FOR SHOPPING AND RESTUARANTS. GREAT GREAT!!! THE VIEW OVER LOOKING THE HARBOR AND OCEAN WAS VERY NICE, ESPECIALLY FOR THE SUNSETS AND FIREWORKS. THE BALCONY WAS TOO SMALL TO REALLY ENJOY. INFACT IT WAS DARN RIGHT SCARY. THERE SHOULD BE INSTRUCTIONS ON WHERE TO THROW THE GARBAGE. I HAD TO GO ON MY OWN TO FIND THE DROP AT THE END OF THE HALL. SOME LITTLE DETAIL NOTES ARE WHAT IS NEEDED. MAYBE POSTED SOMEWHERE IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, A MINOR THING, BUT IT DID HAPPEN THREE TIMES WHILE WE WERE THERE. THE SHOWER CURTAIN KEPT FALLING DOWN. I WOULD DEFINITIVELY RECOMMEND IT TO OUIR FRIENDS. JERRY AND LINDA HAVENS ”

 

Winter Vacation

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bnrimal from Eugene, OR on 02/25/2010 said:

“ After a great deal of online search, I came across this condo for a weeks vacation with a family of four. Exceeded all our expections, well located, great views, right on the ocean and well furnished. ”

 

GREAT place to Stay

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Davenjude from Vancouver Canada on 02/10/2010 said:

“ We loved the condo. We have been visiting honolulu now for 25 years and this is by far the nicest condo we have stayed in. VERY clean,well appointed,very well equiped and the most reasonable condo we have ever found. Close to all amenities and still very very quite, and the view is spetacular. Sadly my father passed away and we had to cut our hoilday short by 3 weeks, but we will definitely try to rent this unit (1188) again next year and every year there after that we stay in honolulu. Thanks Gary and Mary for a wonderfull stay we will be back! ”

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Great place

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Ulrike from Switzerland on 12/17/2009 said:

“ We were staying 3 weeks in this beautiful condo. The online booking worked perfect and before we arrived we got a lot of information from the owner. All our questions were answered promptly and they were very concerned that all of our needs were met. The condo is very nice, has a very well equipped kitchen and great views to the marina, the ocean and beautiful sunsets! The building is well situated, near to buses, shopping areas and to the beach. We had a great time and will recommend this condo to others too. ”

 

This condo was one of the best decisions we made in our plans fo

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Don & Kathie from Sylvania, OH on 12/03/2009 said:

“ The condo was exactly as described and pictured. It was immaculate, comfortably furnished and had a fantastic view of the marina and Honolulu's beautiful sunsets. The kitchen was the best equipped condo of any we have stayed in from Paris to Amsterdam and the building was very quiet. The attached parking garage (while a bit pricey at $17 per day) was very convenient and secure with unlimited in and out privileges. The owners were extremely easy to work with and very concerned that all of our needs were met. Any questions we had were answered promptly. We had a local contact along with the owners' email and phone numbers in case of any problems - of which there were none. Our only initial concern was locating the actual entrance to the building. Our GPS couldn't determine that while the street address is Ala Moana Blvd. the building and parking garage are accessed via Hobron Ln. between The Red Lobster and Charter House restaurants. Having laundry facilities on the 8th floor near the elevators was convenient. Just remember to bring plenty of quarters and your own soap & fabric softener since there are no change machines or product dispensers. The only other comment concerns the carpeting in the hallways - it is in need of a deep cleaning and some TLC. This, however, is an issue for the complex not this specific unit. We had a great stay and have already told many friends that we would highly recommend this unit as the perfect place to stay while enjoying Honolulu, Waikiki and the island of Oahu. ”

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Would recommend to friends and family

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RickandTeal from Portland, OR on 11/12/2009 said:

“ We loved the condo, it has an awesome view with all the necessary amenities. Gary and Mary were wonderful to work with and made sure we knew what to expect. The location is great and away from noisy hotels but close enough to walk to the beach, all the great restaurants and night clubs. We liked the convenience of a kitchen and plenty of room to relax and you can't beat the view offered at the marina. ”

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Biggest bang for your buck!!

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The girls from HB from Huntington Beach, CA on 10/15/2009 said:

“ The condo was absolutely amazing with it's superb location, direct unobstructed ocean views and the best rental price offered! ”

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What a Beautiful View!

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Burke Family from Campbell on 09/01/2009 said:

“ Our visit to Hawaii was great and the Condo was fantastic! We arrived in the afternoon and the view from the living room was beautiful! The Marina and the ocean were gorgious. I really liked how light and airy the condo was with it's white carpet and walls and white kitchen. I had stayed at the Ilikai Marina last year in a condo that was very dark and I love that this condo is so light and comfortable. The owners were very quick to respond to each of my inquiries and very professional and they had the best Aloha spirit! Thanks so much! ”

 

The View

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The Dane from Denmark on 07/28/2009 said:

“ A very good Condo with a perfect view and close to the Beach. ”

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Great Location

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Roy & Angie from Central Coast, Australia on 06/27/2009 said:

“ Enjoyed our stay at the condo. It had fantastic views and was very well presented. Enjoyed watching the Friday night fireworks from the balcony. Will surely stay here again on our next visit. ”

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Great Ocean View!

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Frances Z from Los Angeles, CA on 05/23/2009 said:

“ We stayed in this beautiful condo for 4 nights and the ocean view is breathtaking! The place is clean,kitchen very well equipped,owner and his local agent are very helpful. We did have a problem with the old sofa sleeper as its mattress is super thin and sleep on it is impossible so we decided to sleep on the floor, hopefully the owner will get a better sofabed(or an air mattress)soon, but other than that, everything else is just perfect. I'm telling all my friends about this place, some of them already expressed interest and are waiting for more detailed info, do I get a referral discount next time when I come back? ^_^ ”

Manager response:

“ We have an air mattress in the condo for guests to use now. Thank you for the great suggestion! ”

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Great Value!

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Marcel Chiang from California on 04/26/2009 said:

“ We have stayed in Ilikai Marina unit#1188 for a week,It was a fantastic trip. The ocean and marina&lagoon view are gorgeous. Also with it is convenient location(10 mins walk to world famous Ala Moana shopping mall), and a few mins walk to the beach, and Ala Moana Park that is really make you feel like you are on vacation. Most of all, this unit is fully furnished,and completely remodeled that give you a warm feeling, seems like to stay in your own cozy home.I definitely will come back again and highly recommended to everyone to book this unit, especially the price is more than a decent price ”

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Serene with beautiful views!

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Oksana from San Francisco, CA on 04/24/2009 said:

“ My family truly enjoyed staying at the condo. Everything was very well organized from directions to the condo and, to recommended restaurants. We felt at home! ”

 

Perfect! I love this place:)

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beerlover from CA on 04/23/2009 said:

“ Beautiful sunset, close to beach and shopping center. It is quiet too. I love this place. This is my first choice to stay in Oahu. Cheers! ”

 

TOP HOLIDAY

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FRANK & DIANE from BRISBANE AUSTRALIA on 04/23/2009 said:

“ My husband & I spent 7 nights at this property and found it a thoroughly enjoyable experience & would have no hesitation in recommending it to any looking to stay for a vacation. The property is well maintained and very clean. ”

 

Great location and sunset over harbor

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Carol from Santa Rosa CA on 04/23/2009 said:

“ We really enjoyed staying here--it has all the amenities we needed and a great location for both our sales and for R&R. Right downstairs is the Chart House and they have great deals at Happy Hour for appetizers and drinks! The view at sunset over the marina is just gorgeous and comes up as a screensaver on my computer quite often. Bed was quite comfy an dit was nice to be able to have breakfast on our own. We will stay here again if we can. ”

 

Disappointing.

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gypsygirl from New Zealand on 04/22/2009 said:

“ I have been reading the reviews since we stayed in this apartment and I can only assume something was done about the filthy carpet! I just felt sick when I saw it. Cannot imagine who would be able to spill so much on a cream carpet - it was hideous. As for the towels, my dog had better, really worn and a grey colour. Have never stayed in a holiday home that was so disappointing. I got in touch with the owner who just fobbed me off! Chuck the manager was great with the booking payment etc so no worries there. I do agree it is in a great place, so close to shopping and a lovely little lagoon to swim in if you don't want to walk to far when it is hot. Also there was no electric kettle at the time and we had to boil up a pot of water for tea, microwave water just does not cut it. Perhaps another apartment would be better for future holidays for us as I would not trust the pictures on the Aloha Condo site. ”

Manager response:

“ Thank you for your review and we appreciate the feedback.

Our guests do sometimes stain the carpet and after several unsuccessful attempts to remove the stains by steam cleaning, we decided to replace the carpet with a simulated wood floor - it's more attractive, and easier to keep clean. This was completed in November of 2008.

Although we have had no other complaints about the towels, our towels were replaced early this year (2009) when we brought in a new local contact and cleaning crew.

Both we (the owners), and our local staff make guest satisfaction a high priority. Guests are provided with contact information and we do respond to all our guest's concerns. The recent positive responses from our other guests confirm that we are achieving this priority.

With Aloha,
Gary & Mary Appel, Owners, Ilikai Marina Condo 1188 ”

 

Absolutely phenomenal, incredible views and great location

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sannick1343 from Ohio on 04/17/2009 said:

“ We spent our honeymoon here, I can't think of a single thing that I would do differently or have to recommend, it was perfect! ”

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We had a great time !

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Michi from tokyo, Japan on 04/16/2009 said:

“ We had spent a pleasant time at the Ilikai Marina Condo. This was the second time that we stayed here, for we loved this Condo very much. In front of the beautiful Marina, and next to the wonderful beach, we saw the sun-set everyday ! We spent the healthy time, for a walk and swimming. We enjoyed to relax on our vacation! Aloha, till next year and Mahalo, again!! ”

 

fantastic view

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charli from Adelaide, Australia on 04/03/2009 said:

“ It's a beautiful apartment with a gorgeous view. I found everything within the apartment, such as kitchen equipment, very adequate. Ala Moana Shopping Centre is close by, which made self-catering easy, and there's a little supermarket just on the corner if you don't fancy a walk. Waikiki is also handy in the opposite direction but if you'd rather avoid it, you can. The apartment is also within range of a pay as you go wireless network, which was useful for me. I wish I could have stayed longer, and would happily go back again. Loved the constant view of the sky and ocean, and the marina below. The only draw back was the high cleaning fee. However, it meant that the apartment was in very good condition. ”

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“ The condo now has free Wi-Fi (wireless) internet. ”

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Great vacation

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pam black from Davenport, Iowa on 04/03/2009 said:

“ I sent my Son and His family there for Spring break. I lived across the street at the Tradewinds and knew people in the condos that is how I knew to contact Aloha My family is raving about their vacation. The condo was perfect except the coffee maker which did not work. I have reported this but no response from the owner or rental agency. The pullout sleeper was not comfortable but they took turns so no one had to sleep on it every night and all survived The condo is close to everything and a gorgeous view. No complaints that I know of and will rent again We will rent again ”

Manager response:

“ The coffee maker has been replaced. ”