The Shell Vacations staff was friendly and provided exceptional service. Check-in/out was a breeze and any requests were processed promptly. Our family of 9 stayed here from Dec. 14th-24th and reserved 3 suites, and they gave us suites on the same floor and within 6 doors of each other.

The suite was a spacious studio with a full kitchen with a full size fridge/freezer and stove/oven minus a dishwasher and counter toaster-oven. We ate out every day, but also cooked at least one meal daily and found the kitchen/supplies to be great. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable, even the pull-out sofa-bed (which surprised me). The TV had several channels to accomodate everyone and the lanai was very large, but we had a city view which I found a bit loud as Ala Moana Blvd is busy as the buses/trolleys/etc all run along here.

The Ilikai is on the NW end of Waikiki, so it's a bit of a trek to the main area on Kalakaua Ave. where the shops/restaurants/lounges are. However, there are plenty of restaurants nearby and the massive Ala Moana Center (which we visited 4 times) is a couple blocks away. We also enjoyed the huge Ala Moana Park/Beach was across from the Center.
(NOTE: there are tons of ABC stores around, almost 1 on every block, but it's the tourist $$$ for most of their items so you're better off picking up stuff at Longs Drugs or Foodland at Ala Moana Center a couple blocks over.)

Waikiki Beach; the beach was a bit a trek from the Ilikai (especially when carrying towels and beach toys) and the sand was only fine where the waves splashed in (which was good for the kids to play-in). Once you walk into the ocean, it's full of eroded coral bits and shells. Fortunately that means the waves are calm. The temperature was in the low 20s during our visit, but the water was cool, my kids would spend about 20-30 mins swimming before getting cold. We also noticed a few homeless during the day and more sleeping at night. I'd rate it average as there are several better beaches in Oahu.

Our family of 3 stayed for 9 nights at this wonderful resort. We booked the night before as we arrived at 6am and check in was fast and friendly. We had a partial ocean view room which was well worth the extra money. The view is gorgeous.

We loved the location of the hotel as it's right in the middle of where we wanted to be, 10 minute walk to Waikiki beac and a 10 minute walk to Ala Moana. The pool is small but adequate and the grounds are pretty. The service staff are amazing, they really go out of their way to get you what you need or want (like a roll of tape or a set of scales).

The kitchen has all the equipment you would need for making all sorts of meals,everything is very clean, we had the "green housekeeping" so they only cleaned our room once which suited us perfectly and it was cleaned very well.

I would recommend this hotel to families and couples who enjoy walking and saving money to spend at the amazing shops or restuarants! We ate mainly in Wakiki as the restuarats near the hotel are more chain like dining. I would stay here again and would pay for the partial ocean view, we loved having breakfast with that view and watching the fire works at the Hilton. Thank you Waikiki Marina Resort for a great family vacation!

Spent 12 days here through the Thanksgiving Holiday season and have to say the hotel and services exceeded all our expectations. The check-in (located on the 2nd floor of the hotel) was quick and friendly. Our room, a junior suite, was spacious and clean with nice furnishings and large covered balcony. Liked the remote controlled A/C which was very effiecient and quiet. No flat screen tv, but the tv was large and upon request, we received a dvd player. The full-size kitchen (with four burner stove, oven, fridge and coffee maker) was a real plus for our 12 night stay! It was clean and well stocked. We prepared quite a few evening meals. Our bathroom did not have a tub, but it had a large tiled shower - and again, all was very clean.

The Service at the resort cannot be beat. From the front office staff to the valets, all were very friendly and eager to assist.

The location of the resort is great! The location of the resort worked out wonderfully for us. It is at far end of Waikiki and close to the Ala Moana mall. LIked the quieter location compared to central Waikiki. We had a car and like all properites, the $25 day park fee is steep. Yet this resort is close enough by foot to walk to central Waikiki or hop a shuttle, bus or car to any island destination. As a bonus, the gym on the hotel's main floor was convenient. Did not use the pool, although it looked nice. We have stayed at many properties in Hawaii - some very high end - but after our stay at the Waikiki Marina Resort, we see no reason to stay anywhere else.

Everything is 5 star. Rooms are super clean and spacious, with great access to shops and beaches. Super friendly staff, from the valet guy, to the bellman, to check in. Just an excellent experience by far. One negative thing is the cost for parking at this hotel is super expensive per night $25, but they do allow ins and outs throughout the day.