We loved staying at the ilikai. It was far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown but also close enough to walk to dinner if we chose to. Our biggest reason for booking this room were the pictures of the lanai. We were pretty disappointed when they did not match the pictures in the ad (comfy couches and table, shown). All that being said we got over that quickly and enjoyed dining around the table and chairs that overlooked the beautiful ocean. The view of the pools, lagoon and ocean were amazing. To watch the fireworks on Friday nights, walk out to the lagoon.