Ilikai Marina 1189, Honolulu Oahu

CONVENIENT LOCATION

Room was adequate for the price. Biggest plus - convenient location to bus stop, trolley stop, mall, shops, restaurants, WalMart/Sam's Club, Foodland, etc. Also close to nice beach at Hilton Hawaiian Village (fireworks every Friday night), beach activities, etc. Our stay was pretty quiet for... more the location (compared to downtown Waikiki. Room, Kitchen & Bath need upgrades. Everything is very dated and worn. less

— Michael, Stayed 01/20/2019

Nice place

The place was nice and simple close to abc stores and walking distance of plenty of stores bars and restaurants stayed for 9 nights and had a blast

— AJ Ortega, Stayed 11/18/2018

Clean and great price

The location was pretty good. We were able to walk to all parts of Waikiki and also the convention center. Walking distance to ala Moana mall. Place felt very clean and had most things we would need for cooking. I would suggest updating some of... more the pans, but we definitely plan to come back. less

— Lisa, Stayed 10/27/2018

Great Locaction

We rented this condo while visiting a new born granddaughter. My kids condo is small and we needed a place to stay. It was about a 15 minute walk from Ilikai Marina. Should you wish to visit the beach or the mall, even Sam's Club... more for provisions, it is all within walking distance. My wife and I walk all the time and a 2 mile walk is nothing. The facility (building) itself is in lovely order. The condo is cheaper since the amenities are older. I think a new paint job might be in order. I am unsure if the bathroom is the original one, but an update is needed at some point of time. The Murphy bed was comfortable. The only issue we had was the cable. I watch the news since my work is sensitive to the news and the Fed EX cup was on and I wished to watch it. The satellite would freeze and you had to restart the entire system, which took 3-4 minutes to resume. It was irritating. Overall, we chose the place since it was cheaper, close to our daughter's place, and we knew the area. If I was planning a vacation to HI and wanted to really enjoy myself I would pay the extra money and rent something more updated with some extras. We were visiting family and this was not a vacation. There was no complaint about cleanliness. 140 dollars for cleaning is a big number. We never cooked in the condo and are very tidy people. I imagine the cleaning service was quick to cleanup after us. The price is indicative of the amenities, recognize that if you are saving money, there is a reason. less

— william, Stayed 09/30/2018

Great Spot

Very convenient location first and foremost. Short walking distance to the beaches and Hilton garden, Convenience store across the street, and coffee/breakfast joints all within a 5 min walk. Made it very easy to continue my daily/morning routine. Condo serves its purpose and then some... more by coming with beach gear and snorkel equipment etc. Very happy with the overall experience and would recommend to anyone. less

— Chance, Stayed 08/20/2018

Loved it!

So we rented this condo with the full intention of saving our money for activities. We saved a boat load of our money compared to relatives who stayed in their 5k unit at the Hawaiian Hilton. Because of it we were able to go on... more a flight with 808 Airmen! We saw the most amazing views of Hawaii! The kitchen was great and we had every intention of using it but with extra cash to spare we ate out every night. La Marianna Sailing Club (original tiki bar) was the highlight of our families week. We were also closer to McDonald's, and ABC stores than they were! Bonus. They always complained of the walk. Lol. Our family gets together at the Harbor Pub every morning for breakfast. Score! Just an elevator ride down. The street is also less busy than the Hilton. The boat tours are right outside the hotel. The hotel has $23 parking for 24 hrs. The Hilton is $40 parking. If you didn't want to park at the hotel there is free parking across the street at Marina park from 4 am - 10pm or you could also use the meters across the street for $1hr an hour. We would park on the street during the night, then drive up to the parking on the outside of the Hawaiian Hilton Lagoon and park there while we enjoyed the Lagoon and Waikiki beach not more than 20 steps away. There is also a great shrimp truck parked right there. I could go on forever... All the drinks you see at the ABC store... $5 for 1, go to Walmart (5 mins away) and get a case for $5. The actual unit itself is pretty decent. Even though it seemed small if was comfortable for two. It was decorated nicely. Free scuba gear to use, nice beach loungers, nice beach towels... Very thoughtful of the owner considering there are huge costs to rent at the beach. The hotel itself has great security, and they're actively watching all floors. We felt safe the whole time. Overall we would rent here again but instead face the ocean the parking lot view was okay... You got to see the sunrise every morning but the ocean view is where it's at. Hope this review helped you decide where to save money in Oahu! We plan to use Aloha Condos again next year! less

— charlette, Stayed 07/19/2018

Mrs

We stayed in Ilikai Marina, Condo 1189 in April 2018. It is clean and good maintained with lots of kitchen utensils. Very close to the beach and shopping places. In general the condo is a bit old but the room is good furnished, the bed... more is pretty comfortable. The only that really has to be updated is the bathroom, especially plumbing but it is bearable when you come for a week. I will definitely recommend this condo for my friends. less

— Tanya, Stayed 04/24/2018

Disappointed

Although the Condo was centrally located to the things we wanted to do we found it was in need of some refurbishment. It could use a fresh coat of paint to make it more appealing. The cost of the parking garage was more than advertised.... more I first came to Honolulu in 1956 and have made several trip to Hawaii since, but I was very disappointed how Honolulu and Oahu have grown and developed. Some of the road and highways are more congested than Los Angeles so all the fun and romance of old Hawaii is gone. It's not likely that I will ever return unless it is to one of the outer Islands. less

— Rex, Stayed 03/17/2018

Great pricing and centrally located

We kinda stumbled upon this unit online. We had always thought that Hawaii was out of our price range, well this unit made it possible! We stayed 10 days and loved it! Location is great, bus stop two minute walk, same for Waikiki beach. Just... more cross the pedeway and you have access to a lounging area. The pub in the basement has great specials too!! The unit had all that we needed! I would certainly recommend this to all seeking accomodations in Waikiki area! less

— Daniel, Stayed 03/14/2018

Superb Apartment In Waikiki

We rented this apartment for a week in Dec of 2017. The location is fantastic, by the marina and just steps away from the Hilton Hawaiian Village, restaurants and convenience store. The apartment was neat and tidy with all the necessary cooking utensils and toiletries.... more It even come with beach chairs, mats and cooler bag. Once, when lock the combination door ran out of battery we were locked out of the apartment. But a phone call to the management got Ryan over, who fixed it within the hour. Had a great time in Oahu, and especially our stay in this apartment. Highly recommended for anyone thinking of a vacation in this Hawaiian Island. less

— Kee, Stayed 01/08/2018

Good value for money, excellent location.

A good place to stay. Close to beach and shopping centre. The apartment is clean and tidy. Have everything you need. Feel like at home. Highly recommended.

— Wing Hung, Stayed 04/01/2017

Budget solution for Waikiki

Pretty nice and tidy studio. Quite quick response from the management team if something comes up. While it is just a studio, it has all necessary to enjoy a vacation: bed, couch, bath, small kitchen, and balcony, even a desk. Great location: walk to Ala... more Moana shopping center and Ala Moana Beach which was way less crowded than Waikiki. Bathroom sink drainage needs a professional cleaning or upgrade. Be ready for some city noise. Overall, we are satisfied with this one. less

— Nick, Stayed 02/27/2017

condo 1189 review

Stayed in the unit for two weeks over the Christmas New Year period 2016/17. The unit and the complex while being older buildings were well presented and clean and tidy. In Reality for the units age and the likely high levels of usage I thought... more the unit was well presented. Location of the complex was handy to everything only a few minutes walk to Alo Moana centre. and just a minute or two to the Hilton Lagoon and the beach. Down town Waikiki is about a ten minute stroll away. Public transport stop is handy at the street corner if required, Overall the complex is as we expected and we were very happy with it. having a few extras in the unit such as beach chairs and the like was very handy. hope that helps less

— jim, Stayed 01/15/2017

Great Location

we can walk to the beach, good access to Ala Moana Shopping Center. enjoy sunrise and sunset from Ala Moana Beach Park, near by. Shower is quite good. bed was too soft. but not big deal. if you want to cook, there are no pans...... more 〇 microwave, rice cooker, toaster, coffee maker less

— Haruko, Stayed 12/27/2016

Good digs

It was a nice place to stay right on the beach and above the chart house

— Mary, Stayed 10/26/2016

It was alright

This place did what I needed it to do, it gave me a cheap place to sleep. There's no view except for the parking garage, so don't go looking for one. The parking system/staff didn't make going in and out of the parking structure easy.... more I didn't use my in/out privileges because getting in and out of the garage was frustrating. The sliding glass door does not lock. I don't know if that's safe at all, but we tried to lock it, and could not get it to lock. The shower drain catch, I had to empty myself when I noticed the water was slow to go down. That was so gross. I don't know when was the last time it was emptied. It just really grossed me out to see all that hair and gunk before me. Renters are expected to take out their own trash, which is located at the end of the hall. We waited for the doors to unlock at 7am. We went there at 7:08am, and it was still locked. With a plane to catch, we had no choice but to bring it back in to the unit and leave a note for the person cleaning. Like I said, it was a cheap place to sleep. If that's all you need it for, then this place is for you. less

— Melissa, Stayed 05/16/2016

Perfect Condo

IIikai Marina Condo 1189 was perfect for our stay. We were able to park and go straight to the condo with great ease. The condo was very comfortable and clean. Red Lobster is right next door and the beautiful Waikiki beach is in walking distance.... more I would have no problem recommending this condo to anyone. less

— Bernadette, Stayed 02/16/2016

Everything you Need

My daughter and I stayed in this cosy condo and loved it. We both talked about moving into similar condos when she moves out, because of how well the space is used. The suite was clean and had everything we needed and more in the... more way of household appliances, towels and even a couple condiments. It was a nice surprise to find cold water already in the fridge, and a tote bag and map of the area on the coffee table. My daughter ended up sleeping on the couch because it was so comfortable. I enjoyed how well located it was and spent my time walking along the beach. Local tours and airport shuttles picked us up and dropped us off right at our building. The price is reasonable for low budget travel. The only thing I missed was an outdoor pool. The managers were willing to give me a late check-out, but had back to back tenants. I'd recommend this place to anyone. less

— Dawn, Stayed 12/22/2015

A Great Partment

1189 is a lovely condo with a big window facing the city and mountains. It has a small one person deck with a small stool. We spent eleven nights there from November 18 to 30. It was wonderfully warm, but overcast and rainy. The first... more time we used the black umbrella we found it was broken. Unfortunately for us, as a senior couple, we did not carry a cell phone. The condo phone was temporarily disconnected so I could not phone Kristen to ask how to connect to the Internet with our iPad. There were several numbers on the modem that we tried with no results we really missed the use of our iPad for info on restaurants, museums, and also to email home... Lesson:: Bring your own cell phone. The Murphy bed creaked and groaned but we found it quite comfortable and got a good night's sleep. The cupboards were too high so we brought the dishes we needed down to the microwave cupboard. The kitchen was well supplied with pots , dishes, cutlery. Restaurants: Chart house, steak and seafood, expensive. Outback steakhouse, expensive. Red Lobster, moderate. McDonalds, Subway, Groceries. ABC store. Food pantry about five minutes walk away. Ala Moana Mall, 10 minutes walk. Huge food court there. Many large stores. The busses work well. US seniors can ride for $1 per trip. We paid 2.50. Bus drivers are very helpful. We hired a shuttle to bring us from the airport to our hotel at a cost of 43.75 Canadian.going home we rode the bus at$2.50US each. Bring a small suitcase as you can do laundry for $2 a load. Bring quarters. Laundry soap is supplied from the condo. This condo was very clean and very comfortable. A/C worked well and was needed, especially at night. Some day we may come again. less

— Rockwell, Stayed 12/07/2015

Cute Condo

1189 is a cute condo but that Murphy Bed has to go. The mattress was so uncomfortable and the bed was so noisy we couldn't sleep. Everything else was great. Location, close to a lot of restaurants. Walking distance to the best firework show I've... more ever seen at the Hilton Hotel every Friday night at 7:45 pm. Only way I would book 1189 you would have to get a new bed. Mahalo🌴 less

— Mila and Kayla, Stayed 11/10/2015

my Waikiki stay

I enjoyed my time in Honolulu. Condominium location is great, The parking setup is convenient, and it was nice to have a room with a kitchen. We had breakfast every morning in the room. And now, Comments to help you improve. The bathtub drainage was... more bad but appreciated the quick resolution by the local manager who got a plumber to fix the problem the next day. The toilet paper supply was not enough, we had to purchase our own, No liquid dish detergent to do manual cleanup. I think the people that clean or an assigned inspector need to find all problems before the prospective tenant..( I had a leaky garbage disposer on my previous rental here) Last but not least. How can a condominium have a cheap pull down bed!! I've seen better in motelxx's Other than that it was okay. Tom less

— Thomas, Stayed 10/12/2015

Nice condominium!

We stayed for 4 days. The place was very nice. I don't like Waikiki area. We rented a car. Friday was so hard to park around marina. This condo was clean and comfortable. Ilikai marina's security was so kindly. But we have two problems. Towels... more were bad smell and the shower drain was bad. You should repair it. Unfortunately we missed fireworks at Hilton. I'd like to stay here next time! Thanks! less

— Junko, Stayed 09/28/2015

3 star

Had a few problems trying to lock the door. Apart from the bed being extremely noisy & creaking eveything else was fine. Great location

— Patricia, Stayed 09/24/2015

Great price for the location

I arrived Weds, Aug 12 and stayed for 4 nights. I have consistently stayed in this area for all my visits over the last 5 years. I keep coming back for the location and proximity to local transportation. The Illikai Marina studio was a great... more price for the location. The studio was spot on with their description and it's more suitable for 1-2 people. The elevator was prompt, using the parking ramp very easy(I went golfing 2 days and need a car). Walking to the beach or the Hilton Lagoon was an easy 7-10 minute walk. I frequently used the crosswalk on the 2nd floor to head over to the Modern or the Illkai restaurants. All in all, I will come back here. Thank you. less

— TERENCE, Stayed 08/22/2015

Very nice

We had a very nice stay. The condo was very clean, pleasant, and extremely well located. The only downside was that the internet connection and the phone turned off for 4 days (and we really needed it because we were there for work). The staff... more has however been very helpful in fixing this problem. less

— Rémi , Stayed 08/19/2015

Loads of Aloha and comfort!

I have already recommended this vacation rental to several of my friends who will be visiting within the next few months. Henestly, for the location you can not receive a better value for your dollar in all of Waikiki. I resided on Oahu for 13... more years so have chosen the Illikai Marina Condo in the past for my guests due to it's excellent location and affordability. You are in the perfect spot, right between Ala Moana Beach Park, Oahu's best beach for swimming, and Waikiki. Though this unit faces the parking lot, it has tons of charm and roominess that more than make up for it in thoughtful extras and of course, the incredible savings. All you have to do is walk out the building and you are right there, steps to the best of everything without the "zooiness" of being right in the heart of downtown Waikiki. Being right on one end is much better due to having quick access to Ala Moana and the H1 etc. The owner Simon has a guest book with all kinds of great suggestions on local places to visit for eats and treats, and the amount of closet space for clothing is stunning....you can just move right in! He's really made the place very warm and inviting with many thoutful extras to make your home away from home super convenient. We really wanted the best of both worlds so we booked this place (which gave us tons of savings to do more excursions), and then mid point transferred to another room with Aloha Condos that had an ocean view. That ended up working perfectly and they helped make our move from one room to the other absolutley seamless. And you will not find a better staff in management and housekeeping either. Kristen was very thourough at providing us with all the information we needed and Valerie, Nani and Loke were exceptional. I was astounded that they came on a stat holiday Sunday to answer a request about the AC, when it could have waited until the next business day, but they make it their mission to please and satisfy. In closing, I would not hesitate to recoomend this establishment, particularily Aloha Condos. You may be able to get a unit at the Ilikai Marina (or the Ilikai Hotel condo for that matter) with another owner/company, but if you want supierior service and Aloha then look no further. less

— Songthatheals, Stayed 04/06/2015

Best bang for your buck!

Owner made lots of improvements since last time I stayed here, like new sofa, new lighting, and even a new microwave since another guest said the old one didn't have much power. Shows how the owners are very attuned to guests needs. Overall I am... more very happy and for the money there isn't a better place in this location. I'll come back every year. Aloha! less

— Konasc, Stayed 03/19/2015

Watch Out for the Microwave

The location of this unit was perfect for the activities that we like, close to the beach, park, grocery store and Ala Moana shopping center. The bedroom/living room area is the only one that has been updated. The kitchen and bathroom look as though they... more have the original appliances/fixtures and are very dated. Everything functioned. There is a safety hazard with the microwave because it is on top of the refrigerator and is very small. It is difficult to get anything out of it because it is so high up and you can definitely get burned if a dish or cup slips out of your hand. The cupboards are so high that if you are under 5' 5" you need a step stool to get dishes out of the cupboards. There is a stool provided. The kitchen is well equipped with dishes, pots and pans, silverware and utensils, but there is very little storage room for groceries. The fridge is full sized but the freezer does not keep ice cream solid and it was on the highest setting. If you need a speedy internet connection this unit has it. It was amazingly fast. All in all, we had a pleasant stay and would come back. less

— happytraveler724, Stayed 03/08/2015

Good value, clean, good location

The rental process was good. The condo was as described, simple, clean, good location. Perfect for longer stays, because it is such a good value in a high rent district.

— girl in the middle, Stayed 11/27/2014

Very nice little unit, very cosy and the location is perfect.

I loved staying here compared to a hotel because there's everything you need from wine glasses to a kitchen to laundry detergent albeit the laundry room is on the 8th floor. The location is ideal as we were walking distance to Waikiki and all the... more buzz of Ala Moana but still in the quiet area in front of the marina. I also loved how we were right next door to the famous Iron Chef winner, the Morimoto Restaurant and right upstairs to the Chart House restaurant. If you haven't guessed by now, I enjoy great food! What a delightful little gem of a place to stay. less

— Konasc, Stayed 10/10/2014

Free and relax time

Location was best for us! Cost was really valuable! Room was cosy, simple, clean, and convenience! The only thing that you had better be careful was a bed!!! If you are a well-built, or well-grown body, I would say "Check the bed leg before you... more jumping on to the bed ;-)." Anyway, it was really convenience and comfortable place. We would like to rent again. We appreciate it this condo owner gave us really fair prices. less

— alohalohas, Stayed 10/02/2014