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Welcome to the Historic Ilima Hotel in Waikiki, we are locally owned and located in the heart of Waikiki 1 block away from the International Marketplace and 2 blocks away from the world-famous Waikiki beach. Our spacious rooms feature kitchens, large lanais, FREE PARKING (first available), 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and high-speed WiFi for your stay—all at modest prices to help stretch your vacation budget. Experience the true spirit of Aloha and ‘ohana at the ‘Ilima Hotel.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Vending machine
Kids stay free
Books, DVDs, music for children
Business Centre with Internet Access
Paid private parking nearby
Parking
Free wifi in the business centre
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Sauna
Children's television networks
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Dining area
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Extra long beds
Bath / shower
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Sofa bed
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Grade: 100 out of 100
201Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
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We booked this hotel based on trip advisor reviews. I would like to say it was clean and the desk staff were very helpful. When we arrived at our room it was dated. The bathroom shower was leaking around the shower head. Our view out the window was of a burned building that looked so bad we had to keep the blinds pulled. It had a balcony but we didn’t use it because of the view.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The parking garage had a low clearance so if you have a large vehicle you have only about 3...
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This was our second stay at the Ilima Hotel. The room was clean, modern, and spacious. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Watch kayaks and outrigger canoes in the Ala Wai canal. The hotel is close to everything in Waikiki Beach. We bought food and drink from Dukes Lane Market and Mitsuwa Marketplace, kept it in the fridge and enjoyed an in-room meal to save on restaurant bills.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 18 Sept 2023
Aloha PKinFG, Thanks for taking time to comment on your recent stay at the 'Ilima. We appreciate your feedback and are working every day to create the best guest experience possible. We hope that you had a comfortable stay and will recommend us to friends and family seeking value at a reasonable price in Waikiki. Phil Sammer, GM
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Very pleasant hôtel, with large rooms very well furnished with a lot if use full items (full kitchen, iron board, everything you need). Extremely clean et very friendly and professional staff. Swimming pool and laundry room. Great location. I definitely recommend! Compares very well to a 4 stars hotel. No breakfast service but there is a lot of nice places nearby.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from PHIL SAMMER, General Manager at 'Ilima Hotel
Responded 7 Aug 2023
Aloha, Thanks for taking time to comment on your stay at 'Ilima Hotel. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that our accommodations and amenities met your needs. We are glad that our staff welcomed you in the true Aloha spirit. We hope you will tell your friends about us and look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to sunny Waikiki.
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Had a wonderful experience. We were a family group of 19, staying in 5 rooms. Rooms are a bit dated but very clean. All staff members were so friendly and very helpful. Pretty small pool but it was never crowded when we went. I only heard one complaint from our group and that was regarding the 'sofa bed' in the one bedroom suite (our room). Hard as a rock! We asked for extra blankets to act as padding and that helped a little. Kitchenette was a plus. We didn't cook any meals, but others in our group did, which helped save a little $. For us, having full size refrigerator plus a microwave came in very handy. We'd definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Just a couple blocks from Waikiki beach.
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Response from PHIL SAMMER, General Manager at 'Ilima Hotel
Responded 26 Jul 2023
Aloha Camper26995838912, Thanks for taking time to comment on your stay at 'Ilima Hotel. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that our accommodations and amenities met your needs. We are glad that our staff welcomed you in the true Aloha spirit. We hope you will tell your friends about us and look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to sunny Waikiki. Phil Sammer, GM
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Great bang for the buck. Not the fanciest hotel but great location for the price. The room was clean, employees have all been super friendly, and it’s within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and Waikiki beach. Would definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 13 Jul 2023
Aloha Meander723939, Thanks for taking time to comment on your recent stay at the 'Ilima. We are pleased that you have chosen to return several times and are glad that our accommodations, staff and amenities as well as our central Waikiki location meet your expectations. We hope you will tell your friends and family about us and we look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to sunny Waikiki. Phil Sammer, GM
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We loved staying at the Ilima Hotel! It’s super cute & clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. Location is close to the beach (2 blocks) and restaurant & stores (1 block). Loved morning walks along the canal where we spotted jellyfish & box fish. Room size was large, loved the balcony & the view of the mountains and it was so nice having a kitchen with a full sized refrigerator. Safeway was 5 minutes away. They also have free (limited) parking – we were able to always secure a spot if back to the hotel by around 5pm. Can’t wait to come back! I recommend this hotel to everyone!
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from PHIL SAMMER, General Manager at 'Ilima Hotel
Responded 3 Jul 2023
Aloha C5811GGlisab, Thanks for taking time to comment on your recent stay at the 'Ilima. We appreciate your feedback and are working every day to create the best guest experience possible. We hope that you had a comfortable stay and will recommend us to friends and family seeking value at a reasonable price in Waikiki. Phil Sammer, GM
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BlackFamily of 4 just to give a clearer review,staff was super kind,room was clean,pricing was $1300 for 5 days in June 2023, great hotel,would come back, no negatives. 2 bdrm 1bath. Pull out couch bed, balcony, full kitchen
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from PHIL SAMMER, General Manager at 'Ilima Hotel
Responded 3 Jul 2023
Aloha christinamW8529DB, Thanks for taking time to comment on your recent stay at the 'Ilima. We are pleased that you have chosen to return several times and are glad that our accommodations, staff and amenities as well as our central Waikiki location meet your expectations. We hope you will tell your friends and family about us and we look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to sunny Waikiki. Phil Sammer, GM
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The staff were very comforting and nice.They made me and my family feel at home.Usually I’m not comfortable at. Hotels but they made it easy for me to get settled in.If I ever come back to Hawaii I will definitely be coming back to this hotel. 100/10 experience
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from PHIL SAMMER, General Manager at 'Ilima Hotel
Responded 3 Jul 2023
Aloha brandonmC4669YL, Thanks for taking time to comment on your stay at 'Ilima Hotel. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that our accommodations and amenities met your needs. We are glad that our staff welcomed you in the true Aloha spirit. We hope you will tell your friends about us and look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to sunny Waikiki. Phil Sammer, GM
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The Ilima is pretty dated, but it is quite affordable for Waikiki, the rooms are spacious, and the beds are okay (not great). It’s just two blocks from Waikiki Beach, and within easy walking distance to many restaurants and shopping. Also, Lyft/Uber rides are plentiful in the Waikiki area, so you can easily and quickly get where you need to go. My one complaint is that the Wi-Fi was pretty awful. My phone repeatedly lost the connection, and the connection was not secure. I finally gave up and just used my cell signal. Overall, I found this hotel to be satisfactory.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from PHIL SAMMER, General Manager at 'Ilima Hotel
Responded 5 May 2023
Aloha Experience802707, Thanks for taking time to comment on your recent stay at the 'Ilima. We appreciate your feedback and are working every day to create the best guest experience possible. We hope that you had a comfortable stay and will recommend us to friends and family seeking value at a reasonable price in Waikiki. Phil Sammer, GM
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I cannot say enough good things about this place! I wish we would have booked it originally! We stayed at another hotel (Kaimana Beach Hotel) one night and checked out early because it was awful and then booked this hotel. The room is large, has a kitchenette stocked with all needs for cooking and eating, plates, bowls, glasses, flatware and a few pieces of cookware. Has a small cook top stove, microwave and refrigerator. Laundry room on the 3rd floor which is wonderful. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Free parking!! (First come, first served). Close to shopping and a supermarket. They even have a laundry basket in the closet for your use!! If I ever come back to Oahu, I would definitely stay here again!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 1 May 2023
Aloha Snickers0715, Thanks for taking time to comment on your stay at 'Ilima Hotel. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that our accommodations and amenities met your needs. We are glad that our staff welcomed you in the true Aloha spirit. We hope you will tell your friends about us and look forward to welcoming you again on your next trip to sunny Waikiki. Phil Sammer, GM
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PRICE RANGE
$211 - $284 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
ilima hotel honolulu
LOCATION
United StatesHawaiiOahuHonoluluWaikiki
NUMBER OF ROOMS
97
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Frequently Asked Questions about 'Ilima Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to 'Ilima Hotel?
Nearby attractions include International Market Place (0.3 km), Waikiki Sunset Cruise with Live DJ (0.4 km), and Rock-A-Hula (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at 'Ilima Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, a fitness centre, and free parking.
Which room amenities are available at 'Ilima Hotel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
Is parking available at 'Ilima Hotel?
Yes, free parking, paid private parking nearby, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to 'Ilima Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tempura Kiki, Ramen Akatsuki, and STRIPSTEAK Waikiki.
Are there opportunities to exercise at 'Ilima Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at 'Ilima Hotel?
Yes, self serve laundry and a washing machine are offered to guests.
Does 'Ilima Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to 'Ilima Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Iolani Palace (4.5 km), Shangri La (4.1 km), and Queen Emma Summer Palace (6.3 km).
Does 'Ilima Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.
Is 'Ilima Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.