Built in 1965, the Ilikai Apt Bldg building currently has 35 units for sale, ranging in price from $555,000 - $2,445,000. Located in the Waikiki neighborhood, there have been 12 sales in the last 60 days, with a median sold price of $835,000.

These units sold in 36 days on average. Building amenities include whirlpool, trash chute, restaurant, security guard, patio/deck, pool on property, exercise room, community laundry, recreation area, valet.

Nearby Condos

• The Ritz-Carlton Residences - 383 Kalaimoku (2014)
• The Ritz-Carlton Residences Twr 2 - 383 Kalaimoku (2018)
• Discovery Bay (1977)
• Villa On Eaton Square (1974)
• Island Colony (1979)

Ilikai is a designated legal short term vacation  rental condo-tel where units may be rented by the night, which makes at attractive to investors. 

Located in front of the marina,  It's one of the only condo-tels with direct beach access!

Comprised of 1,009 resort condominiums and completed in 1964, the Ilikai, which translated from Hawaiian means "surface of the sea," was the first resort-condominium property to be developed in Waikiki. As a result of its impressive size and modern features of the time, the Ilikai became an instant icon, and to this day continues to be one of the most recognizable buildings in the State of Hawaii.

Over the last 50 years, prominent guests have included U.S. Presidents Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, as well as Elvis Presley, John Wayne, Jack Benny, Jim Nabors and Englebert Humperdink. The Ilikai was also made famous by its weekly appearance in the opening credits of the original hit television series Hawaii 5-0 from 1968-1980.

Developed by Chin Ho and his locally–renowned Capital Investment Company, the 30-story Ilikai with its three-wing design and distinct turquoise panels was designed by architect John Graham Jr., who also designed Seattle's iconic Space Needle.

Aqua is available as the Property Manager, and has a front desk in the lobby.

Ilikai Recent Renovations

Floors 2, 22, 23, 24 and 26 (including corridors) were renovated in 2014 by local designer Phillpotts.
        ​Renovations included:
            New electrical and plumbing
            New finishes and furniture
            Split system air-conditioning
            Stainless steel GE appliances
            Kohler fixtures
            Granite countertops
            New floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors (2nd floor only)
   
Other renovated stacks/floors:
        Stack 43 on floors 22-25
        Stack 44 on floors 22-25
        Stacks 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 on floors 22-25

 With the exception of floors 2, 22, 23, 24 and 26, all units are 500 sqft studios.

 Floors 3 through 21 are listed as one-bedroom units with a shoji door; some doors have been removed but are listed as one-bedroom units​.

 Building features and amenities Include:
        Lobby renovated by Phillpotts in 2014
        2nd ​new pool area completed in 2016
        Over 14,000 sqft of landscaped yards and patios
        24-hour security
        Valet parking
        Concierge and bell staff services
        Commercial amenities include a restaurant, car rental and resort retailers

Units 9, 10, 25, 26, 43 and​​​ 44 are all two-bedrooms on the end of each wing.
Floor 25 has 10-ft ceilings
26th floor features penthouse units
Stack 43 is usually considered the best stack in the building, since views from the 44 stack on the other side are obstructed​ by the Hilton. It can be warm with the afternoon sun. Sunsets are beautiful.​
Stack 44 is usually considered the second-best stack in the building (after the 43) as the Hilton obstructs views to the east. Friday fireworks are best viewed from this stack, as it's closest to the lagoon.

Microneighborhoods 19-21; 23-30; 32-34 (marina side) receive warm afternoon sun.

Ilikai Details

Lagoon view:
    Partial to direct ocean views
    Friday night firework displays are visible
    Cooler side of building
    ​Stacks 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 & 26 are 2-bedroom units very close to the Hilton Tower​

Hilton Lagoon view:
    Beautiful direct views from the lagoon to ocean (no direct ocean views; but hotel classifies as "ocean views" but only from lanai)​
    Friday night firework displays are visible​ from stacks 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40.
    Cooler side of building
    Stacks 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44 are 2-bedroom units.

​​​Marina view:
    Beautiful direct views over the marina to the ocean
    Stacks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 are 2-bedroom units.

Marina west view:
    Beautiful direct o​cean views that get better as you move toward 43
    Afternoons may be warm
    Sunset views
    Stacks 37, 39, 41 and 43 are 2-bedrooms; 43 considered to have best units.​

Marina Modern view:
    Partial ocean views
    The Modern Hotel obstructs view from certain units
    Stacks 27, 29, 31, 35​

Mauka/mountain view:
    City views
    Lower levels are noisier due to traffic
    Cooler side of the building
    Stacks 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 are 2-bedroom units with mountain views up Ala Moana Blvd.
    Stacks 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 are 2-bedroom units that overlook Discovery Bay; stack 25 is very close to Hilton tower but has ocean views from master bedroom.​

Second floor u​nits:
    Entire floor renovated by Phillpotts - som​​​​e with lanais and trellises
    All corridors renovated
    Entrance to pool area
    ​New double-pained windows and doors.​

Lagoon View (see images below):

1: These two-bedroom units have direct ocean views from one end of the living room and the master bedroom, with most of the living room and 2nd bedroom facing west.

2: These two-bedroom units have direct frontal ocean views from one end of the living room and the master bedroom, with most of the living room and 2nd bedroom facing east toward Diamond Head. Diamond Head is visible from this floor plan. ​
 
3: Penthouse level (floor 26). Larger units.

4: These studios have ocean views from the lanai but the frontal view from inside the unit looks into the Hilton.

5: These studios, while they are in the corner of the building, have peek-a-boo views of Diamond Head and Waikiki through the Hilton towers.
 
6: Stacks 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 on floors 22-25 have been renovated. These studios have direct ocean views, but side views are blocked by the Hilton and the Ilikai.

7: Stack 26 on floors 22-25 has been renovated. These two-bedrooms units have a large window from the living room that looks out to the ocean. However, the bedroom is very close to the Hilton and does not allow much privacy. It can be difficult to see the Friday fireworks.

8: The 43 stack on floors 3-21 are two-bedroom units with direct frontal ocean views from one end of the living room and the master bedroom; most of the living room and 2nd bedroom face west.
 
9: Stack 44 on floors 3-21 are two-bedroom units with direct frontal ocean views from one end of the living room and the master bedroom, with most of the living room and 2nd bedroom facing east.
 
10: Stacks 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 on floors 3-21 are studio units that have ocean views from the lanai but the frontal view from inside the unit looks into the Hilton.

11: Stacks 28 and 30 on 3-21 are studio units. While they are in the corner of the building, they have peek-a-boo views of Diamond Head and Waikiki through the Hilton towers. ​
 
12: Stacks 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 on floors 3-21 are studio units. They have direct ocean views but the side views are blocked by the Hilton and the Ilikai.

13: Stack 26 on floors 3-21 are two bedroom units. They have a large window from the living room that looks out to the ocean. However, the bedroom is very close to the Hilton and does not allow much privacy. Due to the location of the fireworks at the Hilton, it can be difficult to see the Friday fireworks.

14: Stack 44 on the 2nd floor has two-bedroom units with direct frontal ocean views from one end of the living room and the master bedroom, with most of the living room and 2nd bedroom facing east. It has a slightly different floorplan than the rest of the 44 stack.
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15: Stacks 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40 on the 2nd floor have been renovated. They all have pool views and large lanais with a trellis. Ocean views are blocked by foliage; however, peek-a-boo ocean views can be seen from the lanais of stacks 26, 38, and 40, as they are closest to the ocean.

16: Stack 26 on the 2nd floor has been renovated. They have a large window from the living room that looks out to the ocean. However, the bedroom is very close to the Hilton and does not allow much privacy. Due to the location of the fireworks at the Hilton, it can be difficult to see the Friday fireworks. Additionally, this unit does not completely connect to the pool deck, so bedrooms overlook the driveway.

Marina View (See images below):

17: Penthouse level (floor 26). Larger units.

18: Stack 10 on floors 22-25 has been renovated. These two-bedrooms receive some afternoon sun and have direct ocean views from the entire living room. Bedrooms face west. Sunsets are beautiful.
19: Stacks 02, 04, 06 and 08 on floors 22-25 have been renovated. These studios have direct ocean views.
 
20: Stacks 27, 29, 31, 33 and 35 on floors 22-25 have been renovated. These studios clear the top of the Modern Hotel and have great views out to the west (including ocean).

21: Stacks 37, 39 and 41 on floors 22-25 have renovated. These studios are closer to the ocean and farther away from the Modern Hotel so the views out to the West are clearer.

22: The 43 stack on floors 22-25 were renovated. These two-bedroom units have direct frontal ocean views from one end of the living room and the master bedroom, with most of the living room and 2nd bedroom facing west.
 
23: Stack 10 on floors 20-21 has great all-around views (similar to floors 22-25) since it clears the top of the Modern Hotel.

24: Stack 10 on floors 6-19 has great frontal ocean views but the west view is obstructed by the Modern Hotel. Sunsets are nice but somewhat blocked to the west.

25: The 02, 04, 06, and 08 stacks on floors 3-21 have great frontal ocean views, west-facing view is blocked by the Modern Hotel. Sunsets are somewhat blocked.
 
26: The 27, 29, 31, 33, and 35 stacks on floors 20-21 have great west-facing views (similar to floors 22-25) since it clears the top of Modern Hotel. Sunsets are beautiful.

​27: The 37, 39, and 41 stacks on floors 20-21 have views similar to floors 22-25.  The studios are closer to the ocean and farther away from the Modern Hotel, so the views to the west are clearer. Sunsets are beautiful.

28: The 27, 29, 31, 33, and 35 stacks on floors 3-19 have ocean views to the sides but the direct line of sight is the Modern Hotel. Sunsets are nice but somewhat blocked to the west.

29: The 37, 39, and 41 stacks on floors 3-19 are closer to the ocean and farther away from the Modern Hotel so the views out to the west are clearer. Sunsets are nice but somewhat blocked to the west.

30: The 43 stack on floors 3-21 are two-bedroom units that have direct frontal ocean views from one end of the living room and the master bedroom, with most of the living room and 2nd bedroom facing west. Sunsets are beautiful.

31: The 10 stack on floors 3-5 have decent frontal ocean views, but the foliage in the courtyard sometimes blocks the view. The bedroom is 10 feet away from a concrete wall at the Modern Hotel.

32: The 02, 04, 06, and 08 stacks on the 2nd floor were renovated. They have great frontal ocean views but no real west-facing view due to the Modern Hotel. All of these units have large lanais with trellis covering. Sunsets are nice but somewhat blocked to the west.

33. The 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, and 41 stacks on the 2nd floor were renovated. Similar to the studios above, the view channel gets better as you move closer to the 41 stack (which is closest to the ocean). All of these units have large lanais with trellis covering. Sunsets are nicest for the units closest to the ocean.

34. Stack 43 on the 2nd floor was renovated. It has a slightly different floor plan than the rest of the 43 stack and a large lanai with a trellis covering. Direct ocean view and sunsets are beautiful.

Mauka (Mountain) View:

35. Penthouse level (floor 26). Larger units.

36: Stack 25 on floors 22-25 have been renovated. These two-bedroom units have some ocean views from the master bedroom but the unit is very close to the Hilton. The living room side of the unit faces the city.

37: Stacks 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23 on floors 22-25 have been renovated. These studio units do not have mountain views as they face Discovery Bay.
 
38: Stacks 1, 3, 5, and 7 on floors 22-25 have been renovated. Unlike stacks 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23, these units look down Ala Moana Boulevard toward the mountains.

39: Stack 09 on floors 22-25 have been renovated. These two-bedroom units have great ocean views from the bedrooms and part of the living room. The main part of the living room looks down Ala Moana Boulevard toward the mountains.​

40: Stack 25 on floors 3-21 are two-bedroom units. Some ocean views from the master bedroom but the unit is very close to the Hilton. The living room side of the unit faces the city.
 
41: Stacks 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23 on floors 3-21 are studio units. They do not have mountain views as they face Discovery Bay.
 
42: Stacks 1, 3, 5, and 7 on floors 3-21 are studio units. Unlike stacks 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23, these units look down Ala Moana Boulevard.

43: Stack 09 on floors 20-21 are two-bedroom units with great ocean views from the bedrooms and part of the living room. The main part of the living room looks down Ala Moana Boulevard toward the mountains.

44: Stack 09 on floors 3-19 are two-bedroom units with some peek-a-boo ocean views from the bedrooms and part of the living room, but views are obstructed by the Modern Hotel. The main part of the living room looks down Ala Moana Boulevard toward the mountains.

45: Stack 25 on the 2nd floor is renovated. This two-bedroom unit has some peek-a-boo ocean views from the master bedroom, but the unit is very close to the Hilton. The living room side of the unit faces the city.
 
46: Stacks 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23 on the 2nd floor are renovated. These studio units are mostly in the tree line, with views of Ala Moana Boulevard.
 
47: ​Stacks 1, 3, 5, 7 on the 2nd floor are renovated. These studio units are mostly in the tree line with views of Ala Moana Boulevard.

48: Stack 09 on the 2nd floor is renovated. These two-bedroom units have some peek-a-boo ocean views from the bedrooms and part of the living room, but views are obstructed by the Modern Hotel. The main part of the living room is in the tree line and looks down Ala Moana Boulevard.