Spectacular location. The Ilikai is in central Waikiki. You are front of a good snorkeling area where you can see turtles. Wear fins or water shoes because it is a bit rocky. The view from the balcony is amazing. Eating your breakfast every morning looking out was a big bonus. The apartment is clean and spacious. The bed is bit firm but did not mind too much.
It is at the end of the hallway so the apartment is very quiet.
There is cooking ware for your convenience if you decide to eat in. You will have to buy your condiments though.
The food pantry is a nice grocery store 10 min walk if you need to buy what you need to cook.
The Ilikai offers all the essentials: Market, surfboard rentals, restaurants, ice cream shop. It is close to other restaurants too. You can just pick and choose!
You are 5 min from sandy beaches, once you pass the Hilton, you have miles of sandy beaches to choose from.
They have a nice heated salt water pool! I loved swimming there everyday before going to the beach. Its not too crowded with kids, and is pretty relaxing.
We usually stay at the Ilikai because it is very beautiful and nicely located.
I highly recommend to stay there. You won't be disappointed.