Reviews of Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
1777 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 135, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States
#69 of 382 hotels in Honolulu
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 149 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.2
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Reviewed: April 16, 2025
Giuliana
Canada46 Reviews14 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We loved our stay at the Ilikai. Good location and great for a family of 4.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Layal
Australia1 review1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 10 nights
Booking.com didn’t offer any ocean view options, and the elevator wait times could be frustrating, especially during peak hours with heavy foot traffic. The higher your floor, the longer the wait, as the elevator stops at every level during busy times. However, it wasn’t overly bothersome.
I definitely think it was worth the price. The only downside was that Booking.com didn’t offer any ocean view options, but we were lucky enough to get upgraded, and the view was incredible! The location isn’t right in the heart of Waikiki, but it's just a 15-20 minute walk to the shopping strip. Personally, I preferred it this way—it’s quieter, but still right next door to the Hilton Waikiki Village, where you can swim in their lagoon and enjoy the excitement. Don't get me wrong, it isn't the best hotel I've ever stayed at, but for the price, the location, room size, cleanliness, it is worth it. You don't find many places with good locations in Honolulu that are reasonably priced.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Susan
United States4 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Very nice resort, convenient and centrally located, very near beach.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 5 nights
Corners weren't clean. Places like behind bathroom door, shower spigot handle, tops of baseboards not clean.
We really like the full kitchen and separate seating area. Location was convenient, near beach and central to city.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: November 28, 2024
Linda
New Zealand1 review1 helpful vote8.0“Great location, good staff but expensive and showing its age,”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 10 nights
The prices are still quite high for off season and the room was badly in need of an update
Location was perfect but the property is tired and could do with a refresh
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 4, 2024
Mavis
United States1 review2 helpful votes7.0“Had a comfortable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
1) Very little bathroom amenities. Enough for only one day/one person. 2) No Kamaaina rate. 3) High parking fee. Lamp fixture needs replacing.
It could sleep (3) comfortably. The location was good. Laundry room. Kitchen facility.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 13, 2024
Simon
Switzerland18 Reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Good value, spacious and well located”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Top location - walking easily to Waikiki beach - with everything you might need at your doorstep. Spacious, clean and comfortable.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 9, 2024
David
United States1 review1 helpful vote8.0“Great Location and very convienent to everything.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 7 nights
Could use some paint, wall repairs and new carpets or carpet cleaning in the hallways.
Location was great to access the beach, shopping and restaurants
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: September 2, 2024
Elena
Australia6 Reviews9.0“We keep coming back so we like it, just very expensive with the dollar exchange”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 7 nights
Nothing
We have stayed there several times, love location,staff and pool facilities
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: July 25, 2024
Elena
Australia6 Reviews9.0“We have stayed here for the last 4 years love location and hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 4 nights
Maybe update linen
Location is great
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: June 9, 2024
Mahdi
United States26 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 7, 2024
Dawn
United States1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Valet only which was expensive and long wait to park and retrieve vehicle.
Good location, free fireworks at the property next door on Friday nights.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Faisal
United Kingdom6 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Loved every moment we spent there!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Property was quite dated the shops inside the hotel were expensive, the car hire lady at hertz was very unhelpful and seemed uninterested in helping us. Room service was every 4 days and not daily and even after 4 days only towels were changed not bed linens! Hawaii in general has become very expensive compared to when we visited 10years ago as much as i loved it I wouldn’t be returning anytime soon the inflation was unreal!
Very nice big spacious hotel and room, staff were friendly and welcoming was close to the beach and had alot of shops on the resort which was convenient. Had a easy check in and out experience we arrived late at night and explained this to the staff a day before by phone and they arranged for us to get our room by the security team which was helpful. Rooms were clean we had a enjoyable stay.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Christopher
United States1 review1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Didn't care for the parking lot situation. The self parking is next to another hotel. Once you find where to park and how to take a shortcut to get to and from the garage it's not too inconvenient.
Location is good. The hotel was very clean and well maintained. I enjoyed the room and kitchenette.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Lisa
Australia12 Reviews8.0“Great facilities, great location, if staying request a beach side apartment”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 3 nights
If we stayed here again we would like to be on beach side, we were on road side and it was very noisy, we couldnt have the balcony doors open as it was so so noisy. We had to wait a long time at the service desk each time we went there, even just for beach towels.
The rooms were a generous size and the location was fabulous. Nice to have a kitchenette in the room as well. The nearby beaches were beautiful and Ala Moana shopping centre was within walking distance.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Julie
Australia2 Reviews9.0“The Illikai at Waikiki is a wonderful location. Didnt know about Fort de Russy Beach though.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 6 nights
It was difficult to find the Waikiki Marina Resort office in order to check in. But once we found it , the staff were incredible. They treated us wonderfully.
Location for hotel is fantastic . Our room was overlooking the Carpark though - it was extremely noisy so had to keep room door closed all the time.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Jeanenne
United States4 Reviews9.0“Excellent 2 nd time staying and would recommend it”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The amenities and location was perfect
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: October 7, 2023
Maria
New Zealand18 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Great location and facilities, large room”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very noisy air conditioner in our room.
Great location next to Hilton Hawaiian Village, so easy access to HHV's lagoon and beach. Free hula show on Fridays followed by fireworks. There's a convenience store, a couple of cafes, poke and ice cream shops on the ground floor as well as a restaurant on level 30 with great views. Our room was Berry spacious and had a kitchen which was a bonus.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 20, 2023
Linda
Canada23 Reviews5 helpful votes9.0“Perfect Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
This resort was perfect. We arrived from a 16 day cruise and took the local bus. We arrived at 8:30 Am and although we were advised they could hold our luggage we were surprised by being able to check into our room right away. This was a big bonus. The room was basically a nice studio with full kitchen facilities. On Friday night they had a little show followed by the fireworks. The location of the hotel is perfect especially if you want to get around by public transport as the bus stop is right outside. We used this to travel all around the island. to get to excursion locations.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 8, 2023
Erica
Australia2 Reviews7.0“Good location and good to have facilities within resort”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The air conditioning units were way too loud even when using the right settings
Location was good but def would book beach view next time
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 5, 2023
Elena
Australia6 Reviews9.0“Overall perfect stay and hope to be back next year”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 18 nights
Linen could be updated
It’s a great location
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: June 29, 2023
Rie
United States8 Reviews9.0“Rooms are spacious and comfortable!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Overcharged for coin operated washer at laundry room
Spacious room with kitchen Entertainment on Fridays
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: June 27, 2023
Michelle
United States5 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great location… central to downtown/ beach. Downside … amenties will cost you.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You have to pay for additional items like extra towels. No gym facility for guest only residents.
Close proximity to beach, affordability
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 24, 2023
Annette
Australia7 Reviews9.0“Best time ever”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Studio City View with Two Full Beds
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loved the kitchen we could make a cup of tea at night
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: June 22, 2023
Heather
United States1 review9.0“Great experience would definitely return.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Studio City View
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pull out couch was NOT comfortable. Mattress was paper thin.
Beautiful property. Great resources on site.
Stayed in June 2023
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