ILIKAI LITE, Honolulu

Ilikai Lite - Oceanfront Waikiki hotel with dual pools, full-kitchen suites, and lagoon access

Located in the heart of Waikiki, this 3-star Honolulu hotel features 28 air-conditioned suites with full kitchens, private balconies, and either mountain or ocean views. The property, featured in the opening sequence of the original Hawaii Five-O series, maintains two outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options include two restaurants serving fusion cuisine with ocean views, plus a coffee shop/café. Each suite comes equipped with a laptop-friendly workspace, high-speed WiFi, LCD TV, and in-room safe. A walkway from the lobby leads directly to Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon and beach. Ilikai Lite stands just 2 blocks from the Hawaii Convention Center, 3 blocks from Ala Moana Center, and within 0.5 miles of Waikiki Beach Walk, US Army Museum, and King David Kalakaua Statue.

Pros

Direct access to a calm lagoon suitable for children

Within 1640.4 ft of multiple dining options including Lappert's Ice Cream, The Grove Restaurant, and Bombay Palace

Floating loungers available at one of the pool areas

Each suite includes cookware, dishes, and kitchen utensils

Cons

Lower floor rooms may experience nighttime noise

1 mile from Royal Hawaiian Center and Magic Island