NEW RE-MODEL! Ocean/Lagoon/Diamond Head Views 19th Floor!!!

The location and accommodations for our 8-day stay of this 19th floor Ilikai dream home are beyond belief--steps from the beach yet in the heart of all things convenient. The host, Patricia, is top-notch, responding quickly and always above and beyond kind. Our favorites of this place (so many to list we will be back for 2 weeks next time): Ocean and lagoon views one direction, the other you can see the ocean between the city view; city view is beautiful at night with all of the glowing rooms; a welcome bottle of white wine and box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts in the fridge; 3 of the Hilton's waterfalls were the only "noise" we heard from our lanai; views of the Ilikai's 2 pools and the Hilton's pools and waterfalls down below our lanai; numerous roof top luau's on a building near us (bring binoculars! It's fun to watch); Front row seats from the lanai of Dukes Lagoon's free Friday night fireworks (they bring busloads of tourists in! We got to stay on our lanai and sip a cocktail instead of wrestling the crowds); free Friday night hulu provided by the Ilikai with Hawaiian music under a beautiful, expansive tree; 2 beautiful robes hanging in the closet; a dream bed, king-sized, so comfy; numerous fluffy towels; easy and close access to elevator (though we never heard the elevator), which brings you right down to an ice cream parlor (with shave ice that has no preservatives) or to the convenience store (for fresh fruit, drinks, snacks); close proximity to laundry; hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent pods, baggies, trash bags, new dish sponge, shampoos, conditioners, paper towels, fully stocked cookware/dining ware, coffeepot, and more all included (all of the conveniences of home!); the sitting area for the TV is comfy with an nice sized HD TV; private, high speed wifi access (no mass sharing); in-room safe; key-less door entry (a plus--no need to worry about losing a key or carrying a card); walk out right to a reef in the beach adjacent to Dukes Lagoon where we snorkeled many times, even saw a turtle; beach chairs and umbrellas provided, easy to set up on beach; close to shopping, restaurants; concierge for Ilikai provides a welcome "kit" and sets up any and all tours; Cinnamon's restaurant on-site with live music nightly. The entire stay was heavenly. Thank you Patricia for sharing your home with us. Without you and your kindness and attention to all details great and small, we would never have had this experience. We are grateful.

We were greeted by wine and chocolates which set the stage in this gorgeous perfect condo at the sea with everything we could possibly want or think of...this perfect spot is also located at a spot where you can do everything sporting from snorkel, to paddle board standing up in the lagoon (even take lessons!) to ride the surf in a canoe, set sail on a catamaran and ride far enough out to see sea turtles in the clean clear waters, or take a surfing lessons in these safe waters!

Even though you will have Wifi and Netflix hook-up, hang out on your lanai for the fireworks and just inhaling the amazing air of Waikiki, the best beach in the world! We will be back...and soon!

Great location. Convenient to everything you needed. Amazing view. Best vacation yet.

The location was great, lots of restaurants nearby. The room was a nice size for two people. The cooking facilities made things a lot easier. The view was great. Fireworks on Friday nice is a great touch and could be seen from the room or even better with a small walk to the lagoon.

Great location at the end of Waikiki, within walking distance from the Ala Moana center and in easy reach of the Kahanamoku Lagoon and the west side of Waikiki beach. There are two pools at ground level, though we preferred heading over the pedestrian bridge to the lagoon and beach. There's a small supermarket within walking distance, taxis are easy to hail from the lobby and buses are only a short walk away. The property was clean and comfortable and there are nice views from the balcony, including the fireworks at the nearby Hilton Village. Patricia was a superb ambassador for Hawaii and worked hard to ensure we enjoyed our holiday and made the most of our time at the Ilikai; we really appreciated that personal touch. Wifi was down when we arrived (simply bad timing!) but we were able to make a phone call and get an immediate resolution, and Patricia has always been extremely quick at responding to all and any requests. The Ilikai has retained some of its old world charm and is closer to the Hawaii I grew up with on the TV, which was nice. We had a really pleasant stay.