Honolulu, Oahu Hotel – Overlooking Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

Situated right on the Ala Wai Yacht Marina, Ilikai Hotel & Suites is a classic oceanfront hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii at the edge of Waikiki. Our convenient Honolulu hotel is a short stroll to the Ala Moana Shopping Center, Hawaii Convention Center, and the glistening sands and emerald waters of Waikiki Beach. Downtown Honolulu, Waikiki Aquarium and the Honolulu Zoo are just a short drive away. For your convenience, the Waikiki Trolley stops right at our front door, making exploring the island easy and affordable. Discover exciting Oahu diversions – from Waikiki Beach to Diamond Head- in every direction!

• Waikiki Beach – Adjacent to hotel
• Ala Wai Yacht Club – One Block
• Hawaii Convention Center – Two Blocks
• Ala Moana Shopping Center – Two Blocks
• Ala Moana Beach Park – Two Blocks
• Waikiki Beach Walk – 1 mile / 1.6 kilometers
• International Market Place –  1.5 miles / 2.4 kilometers
• Waikiki Aquarium –  2 miles / 3.2 kilometers
• Downtown Honolulu – 4 miles / 6.4 kilometers
• Honolulu Zoo – 2 miles / 3.2 kilometers
• Honolulu International Airport (HNL) – 7 miles / 11 kilometers

The Honolulu Zoo

The Honolulu Zoo is home to over 1,230 animals, including numerous species that are unique to the Honolulu Zoo. While there, you can take a walk on the wild side and see a family of Komodo dragons, meerkats from the mongoose family, Sumatran Tigers, White Rhinoceros and so much more!

Ala Moana Shopping Center

After hiking and surfing under the sun (or taking in the wildlife at the Honolulu Zoo!), you’ll enjoy shopper’s paradise at Ala Moana Shopping Center, the largest open-air shopping center in the world. Shops specialize in everything from beachwear to high fashion, and visitors will find a variety of international cuisines to sample at both casual eateries and fine dining restaurants. With tropical landscaping and koi ponds, you’ll find yourself in an indoor Hawaiian oasis away from the sun.

Waikiki Dining Destination
Experience sky-high dining at Hawaii’s most elegant Italian restaurant. Located in our hotel, Sarento’s serves delicious Italian regional cuisine and breathtaking vistas of Waikiki, Honolulu, Diamond Head, and the Pacific Ocean. Just beyond our front door, you’ll discover many wonderful Waikiki restaurants, including Morimoto at The Modern Honolulu, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse, Kobe  Japanese Steakhouse, Wailana Coffee House, IHOP and newly-opened Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar .

• Take H-1 Freeway eastbound for Honolulu
• Exit at Nimitz Highway, which becomes Ala Moana Boulevard in downtown Honolulu
• Continue through the second traffic light past Ala Moana Shopping Center (which is on the left)
• The Ilikai Hotel & Suites is located on the right at 1777 Ala Moana Boulevard