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Waikiki Marina Resort: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 212, at the Ilikai Hotel, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Asheville, North Carolina
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Waikiki Beach”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012

The resort has all of the amenities one would expect on Waikiki beach and is very nicely done and friendly staff. There are several excellent restaurants on the premises and the ones we experienced were very pleasant with good food. It is located in the central part of Waikiki Beach and easy to find and convenient to shopping and local restaurants as well as the beach and Marina. Unless you are a beach person all of the attractions are drive to or commercial tours from the Resort. Parking is as one would expect on Waikiki Beach at $25 per day plus tips and valet parking only. The rooms while nicely appointed are either ocean view (very nice) or mountain view (translates to city high rise view). If your room is a city view you cannot open doors because of traffic noise. Since we are not beach types and not fond of fighting city traffic for every activity it is not likely that we would stay there again.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tacoma, Washington
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Adequate, Not Special”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2012

We booked this hotel as part of a package, and admittedly, we made the reservations at the last minute due to weather issues in our originally planned destination. We got there and the check-in process was smooth. We went to our rooms and saw that the paint around the door jambs was seriously peeling - not a good first impression of a room. Our room had a "city" view which was extremely noisy when the sliding doors were open and/or you intended to sit on the patio. A few other areas in which this property is adequate - but nothing special. Toiletries - the soap, shampoo, and conditioner that are provided had a harsh chemical smell. Valet parking was very efficient - but expensive at $25 per day plus tips. Check-out time was 10 am with absolutely no complementary grace time. The pool is very small and basic - not a resort-type pool. Use of the internet to print out a boarding pass is $.45 per minute. The on-site restaurant has decent prices - but food is mediocre. The good things...the room was comfortable, the kitchen was very well stocked with plates and utensils. The location at the marina was preferable to the crowded beach area.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Adelaide, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Million Dollar Views....Fantastic Location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

Excellent friendly staff ,great facilities,good location ....more like a 5star resort....also next door to The Hawaiin Village so perfect to watch the Friday night firework show.Ala Moana shopping centre a short walk away
We have rebooked to return for another 8nights in December 2012
Elizabeth and Leslie Cadman Adelaide South Australia

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Garden Grove, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Loved my stay and am ANXIOUS to return”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

To say I LOVED my stay at the Waikiki Marina Resort would be an understatement. Upon arriving 4 hours before check-in, my bags were held for me while I got a bit to eat. I left my cell number with Kristin who told me she would try to get me into my room early. One lunch plate later my phone rang with the good news "your room is ready". My bags were delivered promptly and it was the start of a FABULOUS week. I can not praise the staff of this resort enough!!!! EVERY time I went to the office with a request it was taken care of with a smile. I will definitely be staying here again.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jacksonville, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“No Ka Oi - The Best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

This is our third stay here and as with the other two times, everything was great. We booked air/hotel thru an Expedia package. This is part of Shell Vacation Club but no pressure or anything to either view their presentation or join. They have staff onsite 7 days from 7am-11pm who are so nice and helpful. Check in and check out were quick and easy. We got partial oceanview / green housekeeping (daily trash pickup and towel/soap/toiletry replacement) which suits us fine. Next time we will contact Waikiki Marina/Shell directly though as then we can work with them and specify a room on higher floor (we got partial oceanview -you can see more on a higher floor. Spacious room (king bed), nice lanai, full kitchen, nice tv, internet access, in room safe, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, washer/dryer down the hall. The only improvement that would be great is the pool is old and not updated - but we went to the beach most days anyway. Hotel lobby and patio areas are beautiful, nice bar/grill downstairs also. If doing any in suite meals, recommend going to Food Pantry (full size grocery store ) on Hobron - street between McDonald and ABC walking away from beach - 3 blocks until it deadends go right and its in a sort of office/shop looking building on the right. Much better prices and selection than either ABC store or the small convenience store in hotel lobby. Also the bus goes right by the hotel into the other end of Waikiki and is easy and convenient. Each fare is $2.50 (they dont give change) but when you put your money in the driver will give you a piece of paper you can use for your return trip on same day (watch other people who get on the bus - the driver has a plastic bag next to the place you put $$ in and people just put those paper strips in there). Bottomline - this place is just great - we would not stay anywhere else.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Waikiki Marina Hotel
Waikiki Marina Hotel Honolulu
Aqua Marina
Hotel Waikiki Marina
Waikiki Marina Honolulu
Aqua Marina Hotel
Waikiki Marina Resort Hawaii/Honolulu
Address: 1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 212, at the Ilikai Hotel, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
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Region: United States > Hawaii > Oahu > Honolulu
Amenities:
Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 48 Specialty lodging in Honolulu
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai provides the perfect setting for your next Hawaiian getaway. Here you’ll find spacious and beautifully appointed studio accommodations with private lanais, a sparkling swimming pool, onsite restaurant with international cuisine, a fitness center, shops and so much more. Overlooking the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, the resort is adjacent to Waikiki Beach, where the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean lap the soft sand. You can set off on a whale watching excursion and spot a mighty humpback whale in the winter months or you can experience a luau and savor Hawaiian dishes and observe traditional music and dances. Discover your own paradise in Hawaii’s most famous vacation destination. ... more   less 
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