This tidy unit was fine for my wife and I with a teenage daughter in tow over Thanksgiving week. A fully functional kitchen was a plus for me due to major shellfish allergies that kept me out of most nicer restaurants in the area. Modern microwave and stove/range were clean and easy to use. There is no formal inside dining space, but out on the balcony our party of 3 were just fine. The weather was always between 70-83f 24 hours a day so even late night meal can be had on the 'lanai' :-) for actual grocery shopping there is a Foodland not too far away and a Safeway is an easy drive too. For minor things the ABC store at the corner is a super easy walk. The 2 pools are well kept and towels are available for use. The wading pool closes at 6pm b/c no lighting is available but the full pool goes until 7:30pm. An easy walk to the lagoon and Pacific out the back of the resort. Bring water shoes as the Pacific beach is pretty rocky. One item I did not know until arriving is that the Ilikai Resort is featured in the opening sequence of Hawaii 5-0 (both the Jack Lord version as well as the modern redo) which is pretty cool! I'd certainly recommend this spot as a great bargain for the location. It is not a sweeping estate room, but a cozy and clean spot to get some rest, then head out for your Hawaiian adventures! Mahalo to Zaneta!