Ilikai Lite

New York, 1777 Ala Moana Boulevard
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10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Ally

Ocean was visible from our room and shops/stores/food is close by within walking distance. It was an amazing stay, we did have the Lite room so it was not updated like the others but that didn’t matter to us. ROD was very helpful and always had a great attitude, he was very accommodating and we will definitely be back! Mahalo!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Jorge

The room was amazing the view far beyond our expectations, especially since we were able to see the fireworks from the balcony. Service was great. I think I’ll be staying in this hotel every single time I go to Hawaii.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Elizabeth

It was a spotless room with amazing views, the staff was exception and kind. I would stay here again without hesitation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Ashley

Got upgraded to a beautifully updated room with an amazing view. Friendly staff, resport was nice and clean. Would definitely come back

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2026

Gary

Room was nice. Very good view of the ocean from the big patio. Restaurant and bar was very good. Location was perfect. Room was clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Kathleen K

We loved our stay at the Ilikai Lite! The room was squeaky clean and the view was fantastic. The bed was quite comfortable and the staff was so very friendly and accommodating. We will be back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Roman

👍

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

Ivan

Spacious room

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Vince

Rod at the front counter checked us in and out. He is very professional and courteous. He represents the Aloha vibe and was very easy to work with.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2025

cecille

A few hours before check in, I got a text informing that there will be no power at the hotel until 7pm, due to the city working on the power. That means no lights or AC until the power turns back on. I know it is not the hotel's fault so I was okay about it and didn't ask for compensation.

I was able to check in and drop my stuff off in my room. Thankfully there was 2 elevators working; thanks to their backup generators.

I went exploring and shopping until 7:30pm to make sure the power was working.

My room number was 1022. It had a fantastic view. The place was quiet and secure. In fact, it was so quiet that I thought i was the only person on my floor and wing.

The room needs some refurbishing, Particularly the bathroom. The shower was not cleaned, there was a shaver and a used wash towel on the shower handle. The vanity inside was dusty..I had to dust it to use it. Caulking on the shower pan was in pieces and water was going in. It will be a matter of time before the water will damage the bathroom floor.

In the kitchen, a piece of wood trimming fell by itself. I couldn't figure out where it came from. I left it in the closet for maintenance. Turns out it was the trim for the dishwasher...which we had no dishwasher soap provided.

The switch to the garbage disposal was on. I assumed it was left on during the power outage. Upon looking under the sink, there is NO garbage disposal!

Overall, I liked the location of this resort. Very walkable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Julie

Loved this place! Hot water never ran out, clean room, comfortable beds, and easy beach access.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Shannon

We had a fantastic stay, easy access to the lagoon and beach, two pools was lovely, and having a full kitchen in the room worked great! Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

Harold

We really didnt use a lot of them but what we did use were great. Thank you

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2025

Tosha

Beautiful views

The hotel front desk was wonderful. They gave us bottled waters, lei's, juice & ice cream vouchers. Great location walking distance to beach, shops, food. Free Friday night fireworks that we watched from our room. Beautiful calm lagoon behind the hotel. Great for families with small children to swim with no waves. Airport & cruise ports are just a short uber drive away. Rooms are clean but dated they could use a face life. Regardless i would still stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

Michelle

Friendly service from start to finish. Valet very help with luggage, parking and even made a run to our car for us when we forgot something. Front desk very prompt and informative. Rooms were clean and we had a WONDERFUL view of the marina and up the coast line. We loved having direct Waikiki beach access as well and it's right next to Hilton Hawaiian Village so you get to watch their Friday night fireworks at Ilikai prices :) .

My only wish is that you didn't have to go to the front desk for ice or that the refrigerators in the room had actual ice makers. LOVE that the only thing we have to do to get new, clean beach towels is swing by the desk on our way out the door. Very convenient and we don't have to wait for anyone to bring them to us. Also love the \"bathers elevator\" on the other side by the gift shop so there's not water dripping everywhere on the tile when people come in from the pool or beach. OH and don't skip the ice cream shop... it's FANTASTIC!!!!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Location is closed to

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

David

Our first hotel in Hawaii. Amazed by the history of this building that almost started the cache of Waikiki. A favorite hotel of Elvis. The hotel Jack Lord stood on in tye opening credits of the original Hawaii 5-0.
Lovely studio room with very workable kitchen.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Grace

Roomy, nice place to spend a few days

Roomy w a kitchen, good place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

ANNAM

Central location. Lots of amenities. Very good for this price point.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

25 Jan 2025

John

Took 20 minutes to get an elevator every norning, no wifi provided. Bathroom was moldy. Was right above the noisy pool

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

James

Nice

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2024

Mark

Room was very outdated compared to the online pictures, however the room was clean and staff were great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Dmytro

Nice place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2024

Shane K.

No local lile pay 150 deposit

The check in guy super rude to locals. Didnt care for him at all. CHESTER. OTHER than him staff is great.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2024

Lisa

So so stay

We stayed here last December and it was wonderful. This time not so much. They didn’t have the deposit my reservation said they did. The gentleman that checked us in wasn’t so friendly. He didn’t explain anything about how to connect to Wi-Fi. Each unit is different so it wasn’t the same as last December. Overall not as good of an experience as it was the first time.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2024

James

Hi, it was a nice property with fabulous views. The pools were clean and heated. The staff was friendly. There was a problem with the elevators,

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2023

David

Very nice! Kim at the front desk was very helpful! Check-in was quick and easy. LOTS of amenities!

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2023

dan

The rooms need to be updated

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2023

Susan

Great little staycation for us! Mahalo!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2023

Carol

Beautiful

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2022

Donna

Location Location!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2022

Theresa

Aloha from Friendswood

Location of the property is very convenient. The room was clean and comfy. There was not a lot of pots and pans if you plan to do major cooking during your vacation. It was good enough for us to cook breakfast. Need toaster though as we didn’t want to waste electricity to bake one or two pieces of bread or bagel. Otherwise we were very happy with our stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2022

Jose

Great location and amazing views

Great location and amazing views. Got three different rooms with ocean view and were very satisfied with each one. Rooms are a bit run down (ripped curtains, some stains on sofas, and bed could be a bit more comfortable). But overall good experience.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jan 2022

CAROL

Dave's ice cream great. kitchen great. shower great.bell hops excellent.
building old and in ill repair. many holes in carpet.Many broken floor tiles.
Security almost non-existent. front desk often only manned by one person. Valet pking great.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2022

Scott

The room was great. Better than what I expected. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable nor the pillows that were provided. The staff was great. Great location. Parking could be tricky.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2022

Daniel

We spent 9 days in Honolulu over new year - a very enjoyable stay at Illikai. Nice room with ocean view - very pleased with the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2021

Sukit

Really great place to stay. So convenient to get to many other places.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2021

Takako

I loved the view from my room.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2021

Tasha

OCEAN FRONT VIEWS

We love the Ilikai because of the incredible beachfront views. Floor to ceiling, wall to wall windows make the price worth it. Valet parking was quick and very convenient and the hotel had East beach access. If staying one or two nights the Ilikai lite will do, multiple nights I would book Ilikai luxury suites as those are more comfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2021

Phuong Thao

Everything was great! No room service due to covid however just a call and they will deliver whatever we need and also pickup trash. No complaints

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2021

Linda

Beautiful beach views, friendly staff

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

I arrived one day late to the hotel & staff told me they had already cancelled my reservation & gave my room to accommodate a new guest due to me not showing up. I explained to them that I had complication arriving due to the airport. After about 15 minutes I was told I would have an upgraded room. I really love the view of the suite

4/10

Poor

24 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

House keeping comes around 3-4pm.
The pool was closed for the entire stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2020

Frances

Done with Waikiki

I understand they were just taking precautions because of the virus but they did close their pool and restaurant three days before anybody else it was kind of an inconvenience it’s the first time I’ve rented directly from the Llikia the condo was definitely in original condition compared to others I have stated It’s unfortunate through the years that Waikiki has changed so much the original heritage of the island is nowhere to be found in the Waikiki district

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Old building but for the most part well maintained. The staff were extremely helpful & went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. The property is also within walking distance to downtown Waikiki. The only complaint was having to request maid service on the second day of our stay but that request was quickly met.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2020

Wei

Highly recommended

Highly recommend to small family and couple! It has fully kitchen. Easy to assess shopping area and sea.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2020

Jen

Bigger rooms than average, large balcony, full kitchens, nicely remodeled rooms, free dvd rentals & PS3 in rooms, and pull out sleeper sofa. This is a much better idea for families than a basic hotel room. The building has an on-site restaurant, ice cream place, coffee place, a small convenience store and a clothing store. There is a basic pool for guests as well.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Location was perfect and the staff provided excellent customer service!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2019

Cathy

Great location

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2019

Baker

Great location! Walking distance to many restaurants, parks, shopping centers. One of the major pick-up spots if you’re going on any tour. The only thing we didn’t like was they had a major maintenance one night during our stay and shut off water from 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM. We had to cut our night short, rush back to shower and brush. Could’ve been better if they shut it down at the later time like after midnight.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Staycation

Overall, not so bad. We weren’t in the room too long because we were out and about

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2019

Christine

Great service.

It was good. They gave us a upgrade cause our first room was not what I had purchased. Great service

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

rebecca

Last minute stay

Pro: Overall a good stay for 2 nights. The room was very spacious and we were upgraded to a partial ocean view. The Ilikai is big and has both hotel rooms and timeshares. Ice cream shop and small lobby stores are not bad for a quick look. Hotel= 5 stars

Con: Their hotel driveway for valet was always busy. Too many tourists crossing when one is turning right from the main road. I forgot how much valet was, about $30 I think.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

28 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Outdated decor . Totally need face lift entirely . Needs tubs ..

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The view was excellent, did not like the pool, too small and too crowded

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Location is excellent.Room size excellent
House keeping did bare minimum when servicing rooms

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Everything about this property is awesome ! From the front desk, valet and housekeeping. We loved our room, and couldn't ask for anything more.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

I liked the location right by Waikiki beach and lagoon. I also enjoyed the hula performance, Guava pancakes at the Cinnamon restaurant, fireworks, shops at the lobby. Rentals for surfboards and water sport gear in the lobby.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2019

Peter

Husband has a terminal illness but is still somewhat mobil. The pool areas are uncomfortable. Not enough shade. Attendant was rude and seemed to save shade for some customers and not others. One pool had band aides floating in the pool. We were told lounge chairs could not be moved as much as 1 foot because of HOA rules. As a former HOA president of several properties that seemed a little too restrictive.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2019

It is okay, nothing wonderful but her manager lacks of customer service skills. She is rude.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2019

Natalie

Nice and central

Good hotel, free shuttle service not so good and tracking the shuttle is a waste of time. No accurate timetable.
Honestly quicker to walk.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Loved everything about it except that there was a prom or something like that going on with tons of teens running around. That wouldn't have bothered me except when I was working on my computer in the lobby I heard two drunk male teens say that they were just looking for a fight and were going to punch the next person that they saw in the face.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Instead of an ocean view I had a partial view which I should be compensated for because I paid for a room with an ocean view

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The view & location were excellent with all services at hand

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

I liked the view, spacy room and friendly staff. I did not like the price.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

would stay here again

The area was great - lively but not overly busy as is the Waikiki strip further down. The room was comfortable with a spacious kitchen. The only downer was that the carpets were being replaced on our floor almost the entire duration of our stay, but it wasn't too terrible.

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

I liked the room amenities. They were helpful for our trip.

Friends_and_family Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2019

karen

Great location

The likai lite was was a nice. Hotel. Check in was frustrating as it took half an hour as their machine was not working. We did get upgraded . Friendly staff would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Convenient to both of the senior and young family to long stay with kitchen available.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2019

wayne

Excellent

It was great. Couldn’t hear anything. Very nice hotel

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

For its price the location of the location of Ilikai is quite unique. Easy walking distance to both Ala Moana and the center of Waikiki.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2018

Chris

Nice hotel, with a 5 star experience

Awesome hotels. Right in the middle of the action. Next door to Hilton Hawaiian villiage. The Hilton lagoon is next door, which features a large swimming/relaxing area, that has fireworks in Friday evenings.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

I enjoyed the junior suite and the convenience of having a full kitchen. Great location.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

This is my 6th time at The Ilikai and I have never been disappointed. Can't fault it.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2018

Matthew

Waikiki in the beach

Great location and big rooms. It’s an older hotel but I would stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2018

Steve

Nice location. Comfortable bed, view, kitchenette. Staff very pleasant

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Due to the strike housekeeping was very late.............not their fault
Love, love this Hotel

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2018

Claire

9 nights at the Ilikai Hotel

We had an enjoyable stay at the Ilikai Hotel for 9 nights. We were lucky to get a lovely room on the 25th floor, with a nice water view, balcony, and small kitchen. The rooms on the 22nd floor and upwards have been refurbished and I would highly recommend requesting these floors as we heard other rooms were sub standard. We used the ground floor pool every day and it was great - never too crowded. There is also another lounging pool on the 2nd floor. The location is walking distance to Ala Moana Shopping Mall, and 3 lovely uncrowded beaches. Also there are a lot of choices of good restaurants nearby.

Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Front desk was very rude bad customer service and the Roos were not as good as u see on the picture we had to upgrade for more price than we payed the was a hidden resort fee charge that’s no use for nothing even there dvd rental wasn’t working that was $ 25 charge each day and it says there is a free parking but that wasn’t true it was a $1 an hour or $28 a day for velvet parking the resort fee don’t even include that add all it was a bad experience for me

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2018

David

Great stay for the price

The room was large and included a full kitchen. It was clean and comfortable. Only downside, which was admittedly slight, was the street noise.

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2018

Owens

Room 742 was not a nice room. The floor boards were all peeling through tour the entire room. the bathroom was very old Because the floor boards were all peeled away from the walls making it look outdated and not taken. Are of. The tub was painted over and it was peeling and had a constant drip.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2018

Renee

Refrigerator & air conditioner were very loud as it was used throughout our stay

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2018

Kenneth

Condo style hotel near Waikiki

Good choice for a quick business trip or a longer “vacation” trip... I like the location as well as the harbor view. Not “too” close to the Waikiki scene but close enough and they have a shuttle.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2018

Richard

Staying at this \"classic\" is a must.

Booked rooms for family members and myself for my mom's burial in Honolulu. We needed kitchenettes and the Ilikai was one of only 2 hotels in a decent price range close by for this short-noticed trip. Stayed here 45 years ago with my mom and dad so a bittersweet memory. Great staff, classic hotel and nice comfortable rooms. A great deal!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2018

Brian

We upgraded to the 22nd floor luxury ocean view suite and it was worth every penny. The rooms were nicely renovated and the view was amazing.

The hotel is an icon and may seem dated on the outside but I assure you that you are going to get at least double the value here. You’re getting better views than the neighboring Hilton for a third of the price. The lobby and ground level are beautiful with gardens and fountains.

Staff are very friendly and helpful. We even enjoyed the onsite shops and restaurants. The coffee and ice cream shops were nearly daily must haves on our trip.

Beds were a little stiff for my liking but by the time my head hit the pillows I was out until morning so I guess it didn’t really matter.

Overall, best hotel value on the Waikiki strip. Make sure you get a higher floor and stay on the ocean view side, not the sunset ocean view side if you want to see the Friday night fireworks. That was a great show to see right from our balcony. I will book here again as long as they don’t end up raising the rates too much.

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2018

Cheryl

Value and a View

Fantastic location and price is one of the best values when you compare to other hotels on the beach. The upgraded room (luxury) was really nice but I chose to stay in a \"lite\" room for the view. View was awesome....room really, really needs updating but I'd take that view again over the upgrades.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2018

David

The only problem was checking in; we had booked twin beds but \"oh dear\" when we got into the room late at night, just one bed!!
Otherwise all good thank you,
Kind regards,
David.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2018

sue

Brilliant view beachside. Great renovation and location.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Great location - awesome staff

The only problem was the elevators. Based on the volume of guests - we waited for more than 5 minutes to get on an elevator

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2018

Friendly staff and good location.

Upon checking into the hotel met with professionalism and warmth of the staff.
There is some contradiction on the website which states two different Illikai Hotels, but they are the same hotel just different room levels. The Illikai Lite Hotel states ocean view, but there are no oceans views because the rooms are low floors so don’t be mislead. We upgraded the room to have a better view!
No real issue with the stay at the hotel and would stay again.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2018

Greg

Good deal in great location

Really great location on edge of Waikiki so easy in and out access. Staff very friendly and helpful. Bed very comfortable, room a bit musty if left closed with AC, not good for their electric bill but you could have lanai door open and AC, this was great.

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2018

Verified traveler

Not as good as the Waikiki Marina Resort rooms

We stayed one week in the Waikiki Marina Resort and one week in the Ilikai Lite. these are rooms in the same building (Ilikai Tower). The Waikiki Marina Resort rooms were nicer, newer furnishings and much better bed. It was also almost half the price. I will say that the staff at the front desk of the Ilikai Lite were very nice and accommodating (but then again so were those at the Waikiki Marina Resort).

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2018

Barbara

Waikiki condo

This is an older hotel which is in good condition, and is in a great location. It's an easy walk to anywhere along Waikiki Beach.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2018

Edwina

Delightful hotel

A delightful hotel well located out of the business of the Waikikibeach area. View from lanai across marina is exceptional. Room comfortable and well equipped. Hotel has a pleasant charm.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2018

doris

Clean and comfortable room had easy access to public transportation.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Free beach towels. Very close to lagoon and beach.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2018

Donna

wonderful and close to many shop and beches

it was a really pleasant stay. always like the area. this time I was in business and took my family as well. that is why I chose Ilikai. nice kitchen.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jan 2018

Sue

3rd Stay and the iconic Ilikai

Be prepared for extra daily fees for parking and amenities, plus a security deposit if using a debit card that will be returned just before you leave. I had a problem on check-in, and the staff was not helpful. I asked to speak to a manager, and they said they weren't there. Things worked out in the end, but it left me with a bad feeling. This was a spur-of-the-moment vacation, and I should have \"padded my electronic wallet\" a bit more, shall we say.

That said, the pool remodels are great, the rooms are clean and modern, and the wifi was consistently working well. Beds are comfy. Still wish they had installed shower/tub combos in the kitchenette rooms, but the location more than makes up for it.

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Location makes up for a lot of things...

Exercise room is poorly maintained, sparsely equipped and outdated.

Half the staff is dismally unprofessional and can blight your attempt to relax and enjoy your vacation. Called front desk for directions to the gym on first day. Because I was using my cell phone, he said only guests can use the hotel's gym. He hung up when I was still talking. I was civil, yet he was dismissive.

There was another incident with a rude employee who boarded our descending elevator. She had a walkie talkie and stepped in, glared at us all, and walked out several floors later.

This behavior indicates morale and management problems.

4/10

Poor

26 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

The hotel is old, the room was not clean enough. Ocean View room I booked was actually Partial Ocean View.

Family