Top-notch place to stay in Waikiki
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Smilemakr from Santa Cruz, CA on 05/13/2012 said:
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Ah, what a great condo! Wonderful view out over the Marina, just a short stroll to Hilton Hawaiian Village and beyond that the whole crazy strip, easy parking, quiet. My wife and I stayed here 4 nights and agreed it was the best place we've stayed in 4-5 trips to Oahu so far. The furnishings and decor are good quality and island-appropriate, with nice koa wood cabinetry in the kitchen. The kitchen was well-stocked with appliances and dishes, the bed was comfortable and king-sized, the bathroom was plenty adequate, etc. The building is an easy 10-minute walk to the Hawaii Convention Center, where I was attending a meeting.
The only improvement I'd make is to put a more room-darkening shade over the bedroom window; the marina lights and the full moon made the room pretty bright and I found it hard to stay asleep until I tried an eye mask. Otherwise, no complaints!
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1294 Continues To Be Our Favorite Waikiki accomodation
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Our Fifth Decade of Travel to Hawaii from South San Francisco on 04/27/2012 said:
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My wife and I have been fortunate to rent 1294 for our last three trips to Oahu. Over the last five decades we have stayed in many Waikiki hotels, but love 1294 the best. Making the reservation is a snap. We can honestly say that everything is provided for a perfect stay. The tropical Koa wood cabinets and furniture and the stainless steel appliance and granite counter tops are very pleasing to the eye. The jetted bathtub is very soothing after a long day of walking! The bed is very comfortable. All we need to do is bring food and drink and enjoy the wonderful condo and the great view. We were treated to perfect weather for our last 8 night stay, and even early morning rainbows. On Friday nights we really enjoyed the Hilton's fireworks
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Good location for convention center but furnishings and amenitie
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Deb from Denver on 04/01/2012 said:
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This condo is very convenient to the convention center and ala Moana Shopping Center and a comfortable walk to Waikiki along the beachfront. We could not find any good restaurants in the area, however, just chains or over-priced beachfront dives. The condos furnishings are OK in the bedroom, however, the living room sofa is broken-down and uncomfortable to sit on for TV watching. There are very limited kitchen utensils. Probably the biggest negative is lack of adequate lighting in the entire condo. We could not read in bed because the lighting is so poor. We had to turn on every light in the kitchen, living room, and dining room to have more than a dim view in the condo at night. Finally, we have never stayed in a condo where the owner did not provide a single bar of soap. The first morning, I had to walk to the aBC on the corner to buy a bar of soap for our morning showers! We were generally disappointed in this condo.
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Manager response:
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Deb, it sounds like you werent very happy and were sorry you couldnt find a good restaurant in the Waikiki area. Our guests are provided with bar soap and liquid hand soap with extra supplies in the cabinet under the lavatory. Your instructions included local contact information, and you were invited to give us a call if you experienced any difficulty during your visit. I regret you didnt give us that opportunity as we would have been happy to respond to your requests and improve the quality of your stay. <br />
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Chuck
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Exellent condo
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Oppositelock from North Bend WA on 03/17/2012 said:
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We stayed a week in eary March 2012. The weather was far less than ideal, but the condo was excellent. The interior is elegant and the view is fantastic. Make sure to enjoy the great fireworks show every Friday and maybe Thursdays also. Balcony is perfect viewing. Condo was clean and comfortable. Check in is easy.
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Wonderful experience
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Happy honeymooner from Nanaimo, BC on 11/24/2011 said:
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My mother rented this condo for us for our honeymoon and as we had never stayed in a condo before or even been to Hawaii we didn't know what to expect. When we walked in the room it was late at night and the room looked wonderful when we opened the door and the welcome basket was very unexpected but a lovely touch.
I have to say the room is very tastefully decorated and has every amenity you could ever want including a jetted tub which my wife made immediate use of. The furniture is of the highest quality and the bed was extremely confortable.
When we opened the curtains the next morning the view took our breath away and just added the cherry on top of the cake. It was a treat to sit and watch the boats come and go in the marina and to watch the numerous dragon boats come and go as they practiced out in the ocean.
We were thrilled with this condo and would definitely rent it again and recommend it to everyone we meet. It made our honeymoon complete and thank you Chuck for letting us enjoy it.
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Overall Good value condo
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jimmyjames58 from san diego, ca on 09/18/2011 said:
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Loved the location of condo. Upgrades in condo were nice. Bad things: airconditioner works so poorly as to make condo almost unbearable in the evening hours, especially since the roll up blind for the sliding glass doors is totally broken- the blind has torn off from the roller part of the blind. The sun heats up the apt alot and makes evening sleep rather difficult.
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Manager response:
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I apologize for the blinds and they have been repaired. As I mentioned to you in our last correspondence, the windows have a lock-out system to prevent the AC from cooling if not tightly closed. At any rate we are having the AC checked to be sure it is functioning properly. We provide all of our guests with a local contact phone number to call for assistance during their visit. Glad you liked the location and upgrades and I hope you will return.
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More than we expected
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Keiki from Japan on 07/30/2011 said:
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Thank you! it was more than what we expected.
it was our first time to stay at condo in Hawaii. Since we were traveling one year old child, we needed somewhere we could feel like living at home. there was everything we needed. it was perfect for our holiday in Hawaii.
we would definitely recommend it.
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The Best of Waikiki
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Surfing/Transpac Vet from San Diego, CA on 07/27/2011 said:
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6 stars! Over the years I have stayed in most of the hotels and lots of condos in Waikiki and Chuck provides the best. I arrived a day early and Natalie buffed the room out on her Sunday afternoon for me. This property is a 5 minute walk from major shopping and the heart of Waikiki beach and night life but out of the traffic and noise. The photos on the website seem too good to be true but believe it! Price compare it to hotels with "mountain view" and this is ocean front. You can't get any closer. Full kitchen, great towels, full a/V in bedroom and common area with free hot spot and very nicely furnished. Lots of extras in the closet for kids and adults at the beach. Parking isn't cheap ($17/day) but there were always spaces and it is half of the going rate at hotels. $8 airport shuttle from the Ilikai concierge. If I owned this condo, I wouldn't change a thing. I will ask for 1294 every time I come to Oahu.
Mahalo
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Great location
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Sam from scottsdale, az on 07/12/2011 said:
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We vacationed with our 2 month old baby, who we had sleeping in the living room. This condo is in a great location close to the Marina and walking distance to all the resorts. It was well appointed and clean. The building was quiet. The hallway outside had a strange odor and was a bit dingy, but none of this came through to the condo. We would definitely stay here again.
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Perfect condo for our stay
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B Barker from Glasgow on 01/29/2011 said:
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The condo was well looked after, clean on arrival with a mid stay clean. At the end of Waikiki so in a nice quiet spot but still close enough to everything if you wanted. It was expensive but then it seems Hawaii is so cheap wasn't really an option and you made up for it by being able to cook for yourself a few nights a week. It was however on top of one of The Chart House, a great spot for eating, drinking and watching the sun set.
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Perfect location and lay-out, excellent amenities!
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Joyce, Don, & Carolyn from Connecticut from Connecticut on 01/18/2011 said:
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It was an easy walk to Wakiki beach with the provided beach chairs/mats/towels. Loved looking out over the marina! The aBC Store was so convenient for groceries. The ala Moana Mall was within walking distance; we stopped there to pick up another pair of shorts and had dinner at the food court - inexpensive but good food. We opted not to rent a car on Oahu, and took the bus everywhere we wanted to go. The bus stop was right at the corner across from the aBC Store. It may have taken a bit longer to get places, but was interesting and a lot less expensive. We only had 3 days, but went to the USS arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor, went to Diamond Head, and went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay, and spent time on Wakiki beach. Ilikai Marina Condo 1294 was a perfect location, very well maintained and had all the amenities we needed! And we loved the welcoming gift basket!
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Great first Hawaii visit!
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C. Stroberg from San Diego CA on 10/06/2010 said:
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The condo was great. Walking distance to many, many places. We rented an SUV and saw the whole island. Was lucky enough to enjoy the opening of Morimoto restaurant next door. Fantastic food and ambiance! Experienced a luau, North Shore, shrimp truck, Turtle Bay, Waikiki Beach, Polynesian Cultural Center, Pineapple Express, and many more.
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Great view, very quiet
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Chuck & Judy from Rocklin CA on 09/02/2010 said:
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The condo had a wonderful view of the marina with the ocean in the background. Beautiful sunsets from the balcony every night. Great location, close to everything. Lot of it walking distance. Very quiet. Chuck Buser was a gem in coordinating everything from the rental to getting us information on a wheelchair delivery. Hawaiian Medical had a chair waiting in our room when we arrived and picked it up the day we left. Nice laundry facilities and building itself was very clean. David, the office manager was most helpful and friendly. The public parking attendant at the condo was equally as nice.
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Great Location
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Marcia from Renton, WA on 08/24/2010 said:
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Very convenient to Waikiki, shopping at ala Moana Shopping Mall and dining. The parking garage was very convenient and easily accessed. The unit had a beautiful view, was clean and nicely decorated. The welcome basket of goodies was appreciated. Great a/C!
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Spectacular 4th of July
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Fireworks from Honolulu Hawaii on 07/11/2010 said:
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Truely enjoyed our stay although just 1 day we would do it again.I believe the check in should be earlier than 3:00 pm as the vacate deadline is 11:00
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A pleasant stay in paradise
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Stay in paradise from Austin Texas on 06/23/2010 said:
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We enjoyed a wonderful stay in 1294. The only area of malfunction during our stay was the toilet. The issue did not significantly affect our stay. The property manager advised on our arrival that the toilet required maintenance...this was schedule for during our stay but was not undertaken.
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Loved our stay with a couple caveats
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Alexis G from Gig Harbor, Wa on 05/20/2010 said:
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We had a wonderful 8 day stay at the Illikai marina. The location was perfect for a family with young children. The condo was clean and very nicely decorated. We stay in alot of vacation condos and location alone will keep us coming back to the illikai marina.
Unfortunately there are some caveats.
1. Even though we asked the aloha condos staff about the deck railings looking like they ended awfully far from the building, they assured us the spacing was no more then the railing spacing.. that was incorrect. *IF* you had the condo slider open all the way blocking off 2 inches, that was true. If you closed the slider part way then the spacing was 8 inches! Not only that, but there is a small ledge, so I would never recommend leaving the slider open with children under 8-10. I cant comprehend how it could have ever met building codes. Now, saying that, we would still stay there again because we love the location and the a/c works great. :) But we would have brought a travel gate so that we could feel safe opening the sliding door.
2. The kitchen didnt have a stitch of tupperware -none of the perks that you usually find in a rental... sugar, or left over foil that the last folks left bring those from home.
3. Towels!! We (3) were provided with 1 bath towel and 1 beach towel for an 8 day stay. I dont know about you, but I dont use the same towel every day for over a week.. especially when vacationing in a beach location that is very warm. We had to wash the towels, which was a first at any rental we have ever stayed in. The washer and dryers at the illikai ate $5 in quarters. There is no change machine. ABC store will only give 3.00 in quarters with purchase. It was a big pain. Dont use the stacked w/d & bring plenty of quarters. It cost 2.25 each load to wash and an addtl 2.25 to dry. The washer only fit 6 of the large towels and a few hand towels.
Again, we would stay there again and feel it was a value, but wish we would have known the above.
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Fantastic
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Pam from Perth, Australia on 05/06/2010 said:
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We loved our stay at 1294 at the Illikai Condo. It was clean, tidy and very quiet. It had a kitchen which was fully equipped if you wanted to stay in and cook. Otherwise there was a Red Lobster down stairs, pub and other places within walking distance. Great location which was a 10 min walk to Waikiki beach so you weren't in the hussle and bussle. It also was 10min walk to Ala Mona shopping centre which had fantastic stores. There was cheap parking for $6US for 12hrs which is great if you had a car for a few days. We parked at the condo's which was $17US per day and worked out better for us as we didn't have to keep moving the car after 12hrs.
The only downside is that there was construction work happening at the Ilikai Hotel across the road so could be a bit noisy in the day, however if your in Hawaii you wouldn't really be staying in your room!
Would definately stay here again and recommend it to family and friends.
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So much like home - it was tempting to stay longer!
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Meka from San Francisco on 03/31/2010 said:
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This condo is the perfect size with the perfect amenities! And quiet, save for the fireworks on Friday night of which I had a fantastic view. It was comfortable and clean and close to a lot of things - mall, quaint shops, restaurants, beach, etc. Finally, the owner is very prompt in his responses when you have questions - I really liked working with him as well. And, by the way, the candy, nuts, and coffee on arrival were nice touches! Thanks, and I will definitely stay there again, should the opportunity arise.
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Tsunami Proof
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Canadians in Pacific from Ontario on 03/12/2010 said:
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Great Condo with a priceless view. Close enough to
Waikiki beaches without being as busy
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Perfect Location- Great Vacation!
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Monika E. from San Francisco, CA on 11/12/2009 said:
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My family and I stayed in unit 1294 for 9 days on a recent trip to O'ahu. The condo was perfect for us! My husband was attending a conference at the Hilton Hawaiian Village just two hotels down from us- less than a 10 minute walk. From the Ilikai Marina I could walk with our 14 month old to the beach, to the lagoon, to the Ala Moana Mall (where there's also a full grocery store), or take a longer walk down into the "heart" of Waikiki. It was also a convenient starting point for driving to other parts of the island, like the North Shore and to Hanauma Bay.
The condo itself had everything we needed and we loved having a full kitchen. The view from the condo is fantastic and on our last morning we were treated to a gorgeous full rainbow just outside. The bed was comfy, the air conditioning worked great, it was easy to park and easy to make all the arrangements with Chuck, the property manager. We rented baby equipment like a high chair and pack-n-play from a local company called www.babytravelmadeeasy.com. They provided a great service.
The only drawback to the condo is there is no dishwasher. Since we did a lot of cooking ourselves, this was one convenience that would have been nice to have. Also one of the standing lamps in the living room had a burnt out bulb and the toilet tank seemed to have a leak so the water would run more than it needed to. We used the washer and dryer in the building twice during our stay and that was really nice to have nearby.
We would definitely stay here again!
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Very nice place
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Dave from montreal on 11/05/2009 said:
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Great place to stay with a very nice view of the ocean.
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Sort of clean - Wonderful views - Lovely setting
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Guest from Oregon on 08/15/2009 said:
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The condo was picked up and sort of clean. There were food scraps in the kitchen sink, the refrigerator was not wiped down, the kitchen had been swept, but the dustpan was not used to complete the task, the windows toward the extraordinary view were not clean, the glass top tables and furniture were dusty, there were visible dust clusters under the bed, and there was an empty candy wrapper on the bed.
I called the owner within minutes to let him know the condition. I also called the individual in charge of cleaning. She did come a few hours later, and cleaned the sink and floor.
I paid a $120.00 cleaning fee, and asked that the fee be reduced or waived. The owner did not call back either that evening or during the following 3 days.
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COULDN'T HAVE BEEN BETTER
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CHARLOTTE AND RALPH JENSEN from SANDY, UTAH on 08/01/2009 said:
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THIS WAS THE GREATEST EXPERIENCE OF OUR LIVES. WE WERE CELEBRATING OUR 10TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND COULDN'T HAVE PICKED A BETTER ISLAND OR CONDO TO STAY AT. IT WAS CLEAN EVERYTHING WAS ON HAND THAT WAS NEEDED. SCENERY WAS SO BEAUTIFUL WE COULDN'T STOP LOOKING AT IT. WAIKIKI BEACH WAS IN WALKING DISTANCE AND CAN BE SEEN FROM THE CONDO. YOU WERE SO ACCOMODATING TO US AND IT WAS APPRECIATED. WE WERE THINKING WE WOULD LIKE TO STAY THERE AGAIN SOMETIME. WE ARE PLANNING ANOTHER TRIP NEXT YEAR WE MAY GO TO MAUI BUT IF WE COME TO OAHU WE WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT YOU. (There was one thing that I was thinking would be nice. If you were able to put up a long mirror on the back of a door so we could get a good view of ourselves, maybe that is vain but I would have liked to see myself in full view) THANK YOU FOR THE MOST WONDERFUL VACATION OF OUR LIVES. CHARLOTTE AND RALPH JENSEN, SANDY, UTAH
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Beautiful view of Waikiki
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rosantoram from San Antonio, TX on 07/28/2009 said:
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When my family and I arrived at the Ilikai Marina, we were surprised at how
close it was to so many sites. We were within walking distance of Waikiki
Beach, Ala Moana Mall and Park. We had a great view of the marina and a
beautiful sunset every night. The room had enough room for the four of us
and amenities like a kitchenette stocked with dishes and appliances, a bathtub
with a jacuzzi, two TV's with cable, and a sofa bed for the kids. It was a great
central location to all the places we wanted to see. We had a blast. The only
thing I could not figure out was how to turn on the showerhead, but the
jacuzzi made up for that. After a long day of sightseeing, the warm jets of
water soothed my sore muscles and helped me relax on my vacation.
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Perfect Location
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Dave from Ontario, Canada on 06/05/2009 said:
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We found the room to be very pleasant, with great views of the Ocean and Marina. The location is perfect with the heart of Waikiki, the Ala Moana Mall, and the Convention Centre all within a very short stroll!
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Beautiful ocean view
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Bob & Peggy from Oro Valley Arizona on 05/22/2009 said:
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Fanastic location and view, walking distance to Waikiki. Very quiet. We didn't eat in, so lack of dishwasher was only a minor inconnvenience to us.
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Great Place!!
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Jonny & Mike from San Diego from San Diego, CA. on 05/22/2009 said:
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This place was fantastic!! Everything we expected and more. Very Clean. Great View. Convenient to all. Chuck @ Aloha rentals was also great to deal with. He had great follow up on everything from start to finish. This unit made our vacation to Oahu even more enjoyable and having breakfast every morning overlooking such a wonderful view, made it very difficult to leave.
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Perfect location
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Mainland Cousin from Dallas TX on 05/21/2009 said:
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We needed a place close to a relative's apartment with easy access and
near-by parking. The location was exactly what we were looking for
and parking couldn't have been easier. We could walk out the door of
the apartment, take the elevator, and be in the parking garage in less
than five minutes. The view of the marina was delightful. The
apartment was well furnished, the bed was comfortable, and the
kitchen seemed stocked with all the plates, cups, glasses, and flatware
anyone would need. It met our needs exactly.
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Great Stay
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Timmy from Provo, UT on 04/23/2009 said:
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This was a great place to stay, if you want an ocean view, with a full kitchen without paying for an overpriced hotel.
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We discovered a gem of an accomodation!
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Aloha Couple from South San Francisco, CA on 04/23/2009 said:
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My wife and I have been coming to Oahu for every 40 years. We usually stay in hotels or with friends. For many years our parents rented condos at the Ilikai Marina. We looked for a gem and we found it.
Great view, beautifully appointed accomodation exactly as depicted in the internet video, and the location inspires exploring Ala Moana and the Waikiki area on foot.
We are definitely returning to this unit!
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Peaceful Oceanfront
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Louise from San Mateo, CA on 04/23/2009 said:
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Really enjoyed our week at this condo. Close to main streets, ocean, restaurants and shops, but quiet.
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great place
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ilan from israel on 04/23/2009 said:
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wonderfull location very good equiped
fantastic view
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Wonderful condo in Honolulu
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Christine from Virginia on 04/21/2009 said:
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My family experienced the magic of Hawai'i at Christmas and New Year's from this waterfront condo in Honolulu. The condo was in exceptional condition, and the service was first rate. All of our questions were answered with speed and curtesy, and basic needs were anticipated without our asking! From the great views, to the great accomodations, we could not have asked for a more perfect vacation. Mahalo to Aloha Condos!
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2nd Time at This Condo
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hawaii lover from San Francisco Bay Area on 04/20/2009 said:
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Pros:
- Absolute Ocean Front (not just 'ocean view')
- Convenient Location
- Updated Interior
Cons:
- Would be really nice to have a kettle.
- No full-length mirror.
- No shampoo/Linse/body wash (some condos supply these amenities)
- There was no welcome gifts/snacks (that was in the condo the last time we rented).
- Dish-washing sponge was too dirty and old to be useful ( I would use that sponge to do my dishes at home)
- There was only a little bath cleaner.
- There was no medium-size towel that was there the last time.
- No dish washer.
- Could have used another set of bed sheets.
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Winter break
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Paulette from Oak Creek, Wis on 04/06/2009 said:
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Condo was not cleaned from previous occupant and had to call for service. Also, garage charged for 4, 24hr. periods when we checked in after 11am on the 1st and had to be out by 11am on the 4th. The sign posted at the gate clearly states per 24hr period. Would also have liked a lanai large enough to enjoy sitting on and a pool! Location was great and condo itself was otherwise comfortable, MUCH better than unit 394 which rents for same rate. Also liked the convenient check-in procedures.
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Ilikai Marina Condo 1294
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moomoo from Chino Hills, CA on 04/03/2009 said:
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It is a wonderful place to stay. Just 5 minutes of walk you can get to
beach. This room is oceanfront and it has a beautiful view of the
ocean with lots of boats. Fireworks occasionally can be seen at night
from the small balcony and they are spectacular. The hotel is quiet
and you can have good sleep. The kitchen has a good set of cooking
utensils and you can save money cooking yourself. We have a very
good time with our then-4-year-old son there. Would like to go back
there sometime soon :)
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As much/as little stimulation as you want!
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Gracie H. from B.C., Canada on 04/02/2009 said:
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The condo is very tastefully decorated and the view is spectacular. We especially enjoyed watching the sunset from our lanai overlooking the ocean. The Ilikai is located within walking distance of Waikiki Beach to the south and Ala Moana shopping mall to the north. Next year will be our 3rd year returning to this beautiful location - the condo has such a warm homey feeling, just perfect for the two of us!
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Beautiful Horizon
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SanDiegians from San Diego, California on 04/01/2009 said:
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The condo was better than advertised. Great accommodation, close to the water and a view to forever. Appliances were just like home and easy to use. The little extras were great for beach use and even a printer for the laptop.
I would do it again.
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