Ilikai 1707 Guest Guidebook

Aloha and welcome to Ilikai 1707 in Waikiki — steps from the Ala Wai Harbor, Hilton Lagoon and Ala Moana Center. Here’s everything for a smooth stay, plus our favorite spots around Oʻahu.

Jump to: Check-in · Your condo · Eat · Hikes · Beaches · Sights · Blog

Check-in & checkout

• Check-in: 4:00 PM  ·  Checkout: 11:00 AM
• Keyless entry: your door code and Wi‑Fi details are in your booking messages (and Wi‑Fi is posted inside). We never post them online.
• To lock from the outside, close the door and press the Schlage button.
• Quiet hours: 10 PM – 6 AM. Please be kind to neighbors.
• Please take shoes off inside — it keeps the space clean and cozy.
• Checkout: turn things off, lock up and return the parking key fob — the full list is in your booking app.

Your condo

• Parking: one garage stall is included. Pull into valet temporarily, go up to the unit for the parking key fob, then drive into the garage. Watch the arrival videos first.
• Key fob: please hang it back by the front door when you check out — there is a $150 fee if it’s lost or not returned.
• Laundry & trash: both are shared building rooms — see the laundry, trash & parking videos.
• Supplies: we leave a starter set of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, laundry detergent, cleaning products, paper towels and toilet paper (extra rolls under the bathroom sink).

Where to eat

Right downstairs & around Waikiki

• Menehune Grille — right inside the Ilikai: local-style Hawaiian breakfast and lunch plates, craft cocktails and happy hour. A handy spot for Friday-night fireworks, too.
• Marugame Udon — fresh noodles made in front of you, cafeteria-style with tempura on the side. Fast and affordable.
• Musubi Cafe Iyasume — grab-and-go musubi and bentos; try the avocado-bacon-Spam-egg. Great for beach mornings.
• Ramen Nakamura — a small, busy Waikiki ramen counter.
• Sansei Seafood & Sushi — creative sushi; happy hour is a great deal for date night.

Honolulu favorites

• Leonard’s Bakery (Kapahulu) — hot malasadas; our pick is cinnamon-sugar with custard. Grab butter mochi too.
• Liliha Bakery — home of the coco puff and poi mochi donuts; several locations including International Market Place.
• Helena’s Hawaiian Food — the classic for traditional Hawaiian food since 1946. First-timers: order set menu D.
• Olay’s Thai Lao Cuisine (Chinatown) — a hidden garden patio; the crispy rice salad is a must. Their spice scale is honest!
• Hokkaido Ramen Santouka — where locals get ramen near Ala Moana and Don Quijote.
• Goldmiss (upstairs in H Mart Kakaʻako) — thick-toast sandwiches, boba and coffee drinks.
• Off the Hook Poke Market — fresh poke to go; parking is behind the shop.
• Sweet E’s Café — award-winning breakfast; we love the short ribs and French toast.

Around the island

• Ono Steaks and Shrimp Shack (Waimānalo) — one plate feeds two. Call ahead and picnic at Waimānalo Beach.
• Romy’s Kahuku Prawns & Shrimp (North Shore) — worth the wait; bring cash and patience.
• Matsumoto Shave Ice (Haleʻiwa) — the classic North Shore stop; expect a line.

Hours change — please check before you go.

Hikes

• Diamond Head — about 30 minutes to the top for huge views over Waikiki. Visitors must reserve online in advance.
• Makapuʻu Point Lighthouse Trail — paved and stroller-friendly, with whale-watching in winter.
• Lanikai Pillbox — short but steep, with sunrise views over the Mokulua islands. Bring a headlamp for early starts.
• Koko Crater stairs — about 1,000 old railway-tie steps straight up; a serious workout with a 360° view.

Beaches

• Hilton Lagoon — right next door; calm, shallow water that’s perfect for kids and paddleboards.
• Ko Olina Lagoons — gentle water and great sunsets; Lagoon 4 has the most parking (arrive before 10 AM on weekends).
• Kailua & Lanikai — soft sand, turquoise water, and kayak trips to the Mokulua islands.
• Hanauma Bay — protected snorkeling reserve; reservations required.
• Sharks Cove (North Shore) — tide pools and snorkeling in summer; rough in winter. Wear water shoes.
• Waimea Bay — calm swimming in summer, giant surf watching in winter.
• Sandy Beach — powerful shore break for experts only; not for kids or casual swimmers.
• Turtle Bay — North Shore resort beach where green sea turtles feed. Please keep your distance from turtles (it’s the law).

Sights & experiences

• Pearl Harbor — the USS Arizona Memorial and the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum (USS Bowfin). Book Arizona Memorial tickets ahead.
• Polynesian Cultural Center — a full day of island cultures; the Aliʻi Luau and evening show are our family’s favorite luau.
• Kualoa Ranch — movie-site, Jurassic and Secret Beach tours on a 4,000-acre ranch.
• Byodo-In Temple — a peaceful replica of a Kyoto temple with koi ponds against the Koʻolau cliffs.
• Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout — sweeping windward views. Hold on to your hat — it’s windy!
• Hālona Blowhole — quick roadside stop near Hanauma Bay.
• Waimea Valley — an easy paved walk through gardens to a waterfall.
• Dole Plantation — pineapple soft-serve, the Pineapple Express train and the garden maze.

More from our blog

• Ilikai Guest Guide: Laundry, Trash Room & Parking (Videos)
• Where to Stay in Waikiki with Free Parking

Need anything? Mahalo!

Message us anytime through your booking app — we would much rather fix something during your stay than read about it afterward.