Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai - Honolulu, Hawaii - Condo Studios at the Head of Waikiki Beach

The 26-story building that houses the Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai was erected in 1964. Its location at the "gateway'' to Waikiki, overlooking the marina, gained the Ilikai fame as a backdrop for the popular television series "Hawaii Five-O,''' which was frequently filmed here from 1968 through 1980.

A little more than 800 of the 1,009 units in the building are privately owned as condominiums and time-shares. Among these, 123 studio condos with fully equipped kitchens and private city-view lanais belong to the Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai.

All of the spacious Junior Lanai Suites were completely refurbished in 2002 to reflect a modern tropical d,cor. They each feature air-conditioning with individual climate control, sleeping up to four persons with a king bed and a sleeper sofa. Granite-paneled showers with hand-held shower heads are standard.

Other room amenities include a color television with expanded cable, high-speed internet access, direct dial telephone, a hair dryer, in-room safe and iron/ironing board. The kitchens come with a microwave, refrigerator, coffee/tea-maker, cookware, dining ware and utensils.

Guests have access to a large fitness center located within the building, as well as private-use tennis courts. A special elevator takes bathers directly to the freshwater outdoor swimming pool and sundeck, where an open-air courtyard presents a scenic panorama of Waikiki. Other on-site guest services include laundry facilities, dry cleaning services, a medical clinic, a business center, a gift shop, and a beauty salon.

Also on the premises, Sarento's Italian Restaurant is located at the "Top of the I,'' serving dinner nightly from 5:30pm to 9pm Sunday through Thursday, and open until 9:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Menu specialties are traditional Italian pastas, including Lobster Ravioli and Tagliatelle ai Funghi; authentic Mediterranean entrees, such as Osso Buco and Herb Crusted Veal Milanese Style; and, of course, Hawaiian seafood - Ahi, Opakapaka and more. Sarento's also features a bar with a splendid view, offering cocktails until 11pm or midnight each night.

The concierge service of the Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai can assist guests in planning their Hawaii vacation experience. Reservations for sightseeing, golf, shows and dining are easily arranged. Knowledgeable staff will give directions to nearby attractions, including Ala Moana Shopping Center (just a block away), Waikiki Beach and the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor.

Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai is a member of the Kuleana Green Business Program. It takes an active role in eco-friendly activities, as evidenced by its Think Green Savings packages, decreasing room rates by up to 20%by limiting housekeeping service to daily fresh towels, thereby saving on water, detergent, and expenses.

The address of the Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai is 1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu HI 96814. Valet parking is available for a fee. Pets and smoking are not allowed. Guests should note that the Ilikai Hotel, which is also housed within this building, was closed in July 2009, but the resort continues operations as usual, operated by Shell Vacations Hospitality, independent of iStar Financial Inc.