Ilima Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Honolulu

The 'Ilima Hotel offers studio units with kitchens featuring 2-burner cooktops and microwaves, accommodating up to 3 adults and 1 child. One-bedroom suites include king beds, queen futon sofa beds, and 4-burner cooktops for up to 4 guests. Two-bedroom suites contain one double bed, two twin beds, and queen futon sofa beds, accommodating 6 people. Three-bedroom penthouses feature two king beds, one double bed, two twin beds, queen sofa sleepers, two bathrooms, and washer/dryer units for up to 8 guests. All units include 55-inch flat-screen TVs, high-speed WiFi, private lanais, and air conditioning.

The hotel hosts free Wednesday morning shell and Kukui nut lei making classes in the lobby. The 'Ilima 'Ohana Chorus performs Hawaiian songs every Friday at 11:30 AM with guest participation. Mohalapua classes cover Hawaiian culture, history, language, medicinal plants, marine life, and hands-on instruction in lei making and decorative weaving. Staff receive regular instruction in Hawaiian ho'okipa (hospitality) values. The lobby features Koa wood and paintings by Hawaiian artist Ralph Kagehiro depicting Hawaiian mythology.

Located at 445 Nohonani Street on a quiet side street near the Ala Wai Canal, the hotel is two blocks from Waikiki Beach and one block from the International Marketplace. The property is a 5-minute walk to Kuhio Avenue and another block to the beach. All areas are wheelchair accessible with 32-inch wide openings, accessible elevators, designated parking, and ADA compliant guest rooms. The hotel provides TDD telephones, visual alarms, and service animal accommodation.

Facilities include a heated pool (8 AM-10 PM), dry sauna, exercise room with treadmill and stationary bike, and two rooftop sun decks. The 24-hour front desk offers complimentary beach towels, local newspapers, and laundry soap for purchase. Coin-operated washers and dryers are located on floor P3. The Honolulu Conference Center accommodates up to 45 attendees for meetings and events. Free parking is available (limited spaces).

Check-in requires a 72-hour advance notice. Cribs and rollaway beds cost $30 per night plus tax. Ice machines are located in the lobby, and vending machines are near the pool entrance. Grocery stores include Safeway on Kapahulu Avenue and Don Quijote on Kaheka Street, both less than 2 miles away. The hotel is 15 km from Honolulu International Airport. Three-night minimum stay required for penthouse bookings.