Ilikai Hotel and Luxury SuitesvsMaui Inn
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono is the choice of most writers compared to Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites. Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono comes in at 83 with accolades from 7 reviews like Fodor's, The Telegraph and Gayot.
Ilikai Hotel and Luxury Suites
1777 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $208/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"You can't beat the location of the Ilikai Hotel -- sitting at the entrance to Waikiki, it overlooks the Ala Wai Harbor and is within walking distance to numerous restaurants and shops." Full review
Fodor's
"The atmosphere here is casual thanks to an open-air lobby, cascading waterfalls, and torch-lit walkways perfect for evening strolls above the harbor." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The once-historic Ilikai has the makings of a great hotel -- massive, clean rooms, an elegant open-air lobby, a newly refurbished pool, and a well-equipped fitness center." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Conveniently located between Waikīkī and Ala Moana Center, the guest rooms here are spacious and situated in two towers with views of Ala Wai Yacht Harbor and the ocean."
Star Service
"The hotel is split almost evenly between well-proportioned hotel accommodations and one- and two-bedroom time-share and condominium accommodations. " Full review
Gayot
"The sports and fitness center has six tennis courts, and the hotel is home to an esteemed Italian restaurant, Sarento's Top of the I, which offers stunning, 30th-floor views."
BlackBook
"One of the very first hotels in mid-century Waikiki, part of the acclaim (and niche) comes from its star playing role in Hawaii Five-O."
The Telegraph
7.0
"This historic 30-story high rise hotel . . . boasts amazing city and ocean views from its revamped apartment-style rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"You may have seen this striking hotel on the opening credits of Hawaii Five-O, and it's a Waikiki landmark with contemporary accommodations, and luxury amenities"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Maui Inn
2199 Kahookele Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
From $265/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Gayot
"One of the very few legal Maui County private vacation rentals, this Wailuku inn offers an upscale casual setting and is finished in wonderful Hawaii designer decor."
Fodor's
"Built in 1924 and listed on the State of Hawaii Register of Historic Places, this home with knowledgeable innkeepers offers the charm of old Hawaii." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1924 by a wealthy banker as a wedding gift for his daughter, this historic home has been lovingly restored by hosts Tom and Janice Fairbanks."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Lush Island greenery, quick-to-the-airport location and the thoughtful charms of a historic building combine for a peaceful and cosy stay." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Though the house was built in 1924, impeccable restoration has allowed this plantation-style home to include all the modern comforts." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms in both the inn and the three-bedroom Vagabond House are decorated with native ohia wood or marble floors, high ceilings, and traditional Hawaiian quilts." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Hawaiian hospitality is a highight at this elegant period home." Full review