Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and spacious rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location near beach and shopping
Free parking
Good value for money
Cons:
Noise from nearby hotel
Weak shower water pressure
Occasional issues with hot water

Categories

Cleanliness
8.68
Reviews highlighted very clean rooms, but some guests noted noise which might affect comfort.
Service
9.35
Guests consistently praised the helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9.19
The hotel is ideally located near shopping centers and the beach.
Room Quality
8.64
Rooms are spacious and well-maintained, although some issues with hot water were reported.
Amenities
8.67
Good amenities including a kitchenette and free parking, though the pool was noted as small.
Value for Money
8.83
Considered reasonable pricing for the offered facilities and services.
Food and Beverage
8.18
No specific comments on food and beverage; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.85
Positive experiences noted by returning guests highlighting comfort and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 11:21

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
The Ilima Hotel, just 2 blocks from Waikiki Beach, offers a fully equipped kitchen, balcony, and free WiFi in each guest room.

Relaxation and Recreation
Enjoy the sundeck, outdoor pool, sauna, and fitness center during your stay at the Ilima Hotel.

Nearby Attractions and Activities
Explore the Honolulu Zoo, shop at the International Market Place, or take a leisurely stroll along the Ala Wai Canal.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at the Ilima Hotel? Book your stay now!

Important information:

For group bookings of 3 rooms or more, please contact the property.

Parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. It is not guaranteed.

The service fee (amenity fee) will be collected upon check-in and includes:
- In-room WiFi
- In-room safe
- Daily coffee
- Daily newspaper
- Local/800 phone callsGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HNL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 459 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.68
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 8.85
G
Geet C solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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LORIANN couple us
10
Comfortable, great staff & free parking
Pros:

Hawaiian vintage vibe, clean, comfortable, very nice staff; location & free parking. Refrigerator, coffee pot, good A/C.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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JORDAN solo_traveller fr
5
Pros:

- Emplacement
- Parking gratuit selon les disponibilités

Cons:

- Taille des lits (2 lits à peine plus grands qu'un lit simple + impossibilité de les rapprocher)
- Matelas peu confortables
- Salle de bain vétuste et rudimentaire, peu de rangement

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
T
Taguchi family_with_children jp
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Mira couple pf
8
Un séjour au top
Pros:

Malgré que l'hôtel soit un peu vétuste, les chambres sont propres, bien entretenues, les chambres sont spacieuses (idéales pour déballer les valises et les familles avec des enfants).
Les chambres sont équipées d'une kitchenette bien équipée.
L'hôtel est bien situé, à proximité de tout (Internationnal Market, restaurant et bar, la plage,...).
Les personnes à l'accueil sont gentilles.
Le point plus plus c'est la gratuité du parking, c'est magnifique !

Cons:

Juste un détail mais rien de grave le bruit de la climatisation est un peu dérangeant.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Hajime solo_traveller jp
7
Pros:

r立地が良いのに駐車場が無料で、スタッフの感じも良い。

Cons:

隣の飲み屋の騒音が夜中まで酷かった。

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Wenbin family_with_children pf
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Régis extended_group fr
10
Très agréable, nous y reviendrons.
Pros:

Tout! Rapport qualité prix très bon, personnel aux petits soins et d’une grande gentillesse, proximité en 3 mn de la plage et d’un commerce luxueux. La gratuité du parking.

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
L
Lobo couple us
9
Relaxing, nestolgic, and close to shops and restaurants
Pros:

Pool and how elevators weren't super busy. This place has been my grandparents place to stay when they came to Oahu. It brought all good memories of my childhood days.

Cons:

Uber couldn't deliver straight to door. There were 2 nights I had to go down to lobby to receive orders after a long day. All I needed was a simply delivery to my room door.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
M
McDonnal solo_traveller us
10
The stay at the the Ilima Hotel was excellent: I enjoyed the Wednesday class the provided too!
Pros:

I really liked the walkability to the Waikiki area. The International Market Place was 2 blocks away, there were many food options also within walking distance.

Cons:

The only thing I did not like was I could not get the tv to operate: I could see the channel menu, but I was unable to input and change to get any channels.. It probably took 2 seconds to ask one of the staff for help, but I was only there on an overnight.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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P4508ELkimd Family
10
Family time!
Pros:

Very convenient location. Close to the beach and all of Waikiki. We were able to walk to everything but also had a rental car to drive the island. Lovely staff! Welcoming and helpful! Free parking but the lot is limited! We loved having a kitchenette in our room for breakfast!

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Joseph family_with_children us
7
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple us
10
Pros:

It was extremely clean, in a great location, staff was extremely friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing. It’s an older hotel but well maintained

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Castro family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Great value. Apartment condition and size was perfect for the 4 of us. Only one bathroom but we were able to manage. Parking included was a huge benefit.

Cons:

washer & dryer in room. There was ample storage space so it would have been nice to have.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
かずえもん solo_traveller jp
8
Pros:

キッチン付き

Cons:

シャワーの水圧

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Cheryl family_with_children sg
9
Would definitely recommend if you want a larger space for a family and close to main Waikiki sights.
Pros:

Excellent value for money, good location, sizeable rooms with kitchenette. Sweet and well maintained family owned property. Lovely staff.

Cons:

Wish pool was bigger! And that they had umbrellas when it rained. Minor points.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
F
franksma Couples Laredo, Texas
4
Misrepresentation
Pros:

I was so looking forward to my stay at this hotel. I really enjoy smaller, vintage hotels and the reviews were excellent.
At arrival, the outside definitely has a 1950s appearance and was attractive. Check in was smooth with polite staff. The lobby was small and had artwork portraying classic Hawaiian scenes.
Then we entered our room. Some walls were damaged and stained. Others were only partially painted. The curtains and chair cushions were severely stained. The bathroom sink was rusty. The room had a foul odor.
The only positive I can mention is that despite the unit not being maintained properly, it was clean. Floors, surfaces were all given attention.
We had a balcony but didn't use it because it looked over some dilapidated apartments.
Finally, it was quite loud. The windows and a/c unit were not sealed properly and the hotel next door was quite boisterous into the late evening.
This accomodation was quite disappointing.

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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mocha_jm Family
10
Great hotel in Waikiki
Pros:

The Ilima Hotel is fantastic - free parking, professional and friendly staff, very clean rooms. We stayed in a room with one king bed and one double bed for three adults.

Our room was on the 14th floor and I requested that ours face the mountains. It was a peaceful view onto the Ala Wai canal where there were rowing teams, people walking. There was street noise from cars and trucks occasionally. Restaurants, the International Market., Target, ABC stores, and a popular udon place, are less than a block away. Waikiki beach is about three blocks away.

I started referring to the hotel as "home". it was easy to find the hotel while walking around as it has the pink trim. This came in handy for me one time. The room is more than double the size of similar ones in other hotels. The three of us could spread out and not feel cramped. Ask for beach towels at the front desk.

There was a laundry basket in the closet although we didn't use the washer and dryer on the third floor. Also, two folding "tables" for carry ons, and a safe although.

It was thoughtful to see unique, small touches. For example, in the bathroom, the glasses were not only covered in plastic, they were inverted and tied in a knot. . I've never see this in 60 years at many hotels. I noticed.

We used the large-sized fridge and microwave. If you'd like to cook, there's an electric stove top, pots, pans, dish towels, new kitchen sponge and new mini dish soap.
Thank you, Ilima Hotel!!

2026-06-07 via Tripadvisor
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Dhananjaya family_with_children us
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Michael couple us
8
Clean & Comfortable Hotel in Great Location
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, great location, excellent value.
Staff very friendly & informative.
Will stay again in future.

Cons:

Older property with small swimming pool. Hate paying resort fee for not much of a resort atmosphere & facility.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee