ILIMA HOTEL, Honolulu

Ilima Hotel - A tranquil Waikiki retreat with kitchen-equipped rooms, rooftop sun decks, and conference facilities

Located on a quiet side street near the Ala Wai Canal, this 98-room Honolulu hotel features spacious accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and private lanais. Guest rooms come with 55-inch flat-screen TVs, high-speed WiFi, and in-room safes. The property includes a heated pool, dry sauna, and an exercise room with a treadmill and stationary bike. The Ilima's lobby showcases gleaming Koa wood and paintings by Hawaiian artist Ralph Kagehiro, while a conference center accommodates up to 45 attendees. The 'Ilima 'Ohana Chorus performs Hawaiian songs every Friday at 11:30 AM in the lobby. Two rooftop sun decks offer mountain views, and coin-operated laundry facilities are available on-site. Situated two blocks from Waikiki Beach, the hotel stands within walking distance of the International Marketplace and Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.

Pros

Free parking available (limited spaces)

Hawaiian cultural activities including shell lei making classes and chorus performances

Mohalapua classes cover Hawaiian culture, history, and language with field trips to historic sites

Conference center offered free with booking of 15 or more guest rooms

Cons

Limited parking spaces available

Some rooms face busy thoroughfares