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Name

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Legal name

Hotel Management Services, LLC

Website

https://ilikaihotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites is a single-property, all-suite luxury hotel in Waikiki, Honolulu, operating under Hotel Management Services, LLC with Aqua-Aston Hospitality distribution. It serves leisure travelers, wedding parties, corporate groups, government and military guests, seniors, and Hawaii residents through 500–1,240 sq ft suites, on-site dining, event venues, and a bundled $45/night amenity fee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotel & Suite Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel suites
• Waikiki hospitality
• Oceanfront accommodations
• Condo hotel management
• Event venue weddings

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room Revenue: Primary revenue from nightly suite accommodations ranging from junior studios (500 sq ft) to two-bedroom suites (1,240 sq ft). Revenue is driven by direct bookings, OTAs, and group contracts.
2. Food & Beverage: On-site dining venues including Empire Steak House, Menehune Grille, Paradise Poke, Hawaiian Aroma Caffé, Dave's Hawaiian Ice Cream, and Ku'ai Market convenience store generate food and beverage revenue.
3. Amenity Fees: Mandatory $45 per night + tax amenity fee covers WiFi, fitness center access, DVD rentals, beach towels, in-room safe, local calls, museum admissions, and daily ice cream. This represents a significant ancillary revenue stream.
4. Event & Wedding Services: Revenue from hosting weddings and events at The Ilikai Chapel (10,000 sq ft glass-enclosed venue on top floors) and group meeting spaces for corporate retreats and conferences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites operates an oceanfront all-suite hotel in Waikiki, Honolulu offering 500–1,240 sq. ft. studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom luxury suites with full gourmet kitchens, private balconies, and panoramic ocean, mountain, and city views. The core offering is nightly suite accommodations, augmented by a mandatory $45/night amenity fee covering WiFi, fitness, museum admissions, and beach amenities, plus on-site dining, group travel programs, and wedding/event venues.

Product overview

Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites is a single-property luxury hotel operated under the Aqua-Aston Hospitality brand, offering all-suite accommodations at the edge of Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii. The property features three tiers of luxury suites (Junior/Studio, One-Bedroom, and Two-Bedroom), each equipped with full gourmet kitchens, private balconies, and varied ocean/city views. The all-suite inventory is individually owned and controlled, meaning each unit may vary in furnishings. The hotel's core product is its accommodation offerings, complemented by on-site dining venues (Empire Steak House, Menehune Grille, Paradise Poke, Hawaiian Aroma Caffé, Dave's Hawaiian Ice Cream, Ku'ai Market), event/wedding spaces (including The Ilikai Chapel), group travel programs, special discount offers, and on-site recreational activities (Duke's Lagoon surf shop, live Hawaiian entertainment). A mandatory $45/day amenity fee applies to all reservations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Junior Suites (Studio) 500–550 sq. ft. studio suites with panoramic views of Honolulu skyline, Koolau mountain range, Ala Wai Yacht Harbor, or Pacific Ocean. Includes a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, tiled showers, wall-mounted flat-screen televisions, split air conditioning, and a private balcony. Available in City View, Partial Ocean View, Ocean View, and Sunset Ocean View configurations. Designed for leisure travelers and couples visiting Waikiki.
• Luxury One-Bedroom Suites 650 sq. ft. suites with a separate living room and a full gourmet kitchen featuring a four-burner stovetop and granite countertops, 40-inch LCD TV, ironing facilities, and a private balcony. Available in City View (Ala Moana Boulevard) and Ocean View (Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon and Waikiki Beach) configurations. Accommodates up to 4 guests. Targets families and small groups seeking separation of living and sleeping space.
• Luxury Two-Bedroom Suites 1,240 sq. ft. two-bedroom corner suites featuring dual balconies, dual king-sized beds, dual bathrooms, and a full gourmet kitchen. Wrap-around panoramic views from corner positioning. Available in City View, Ocean View (Pacific views), and Oceanfront configurations. Accommodates up to 6 guests. Targeted at multi-generational families and friend groups.
• Wedding Venue & Event Services Wedding and event venue services including The Ilikai Chapel (glass-enclosed chapel on the top floors within a 10,000 sq. ft. restaurant floor plan), main dining hall with views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, private/semi-private dining on the Sky Floor, a bridal salon with six changing rooms, and Gallery 29 speakeasy-style lounge. Wedding party guests receive up to 20% room discount with no contracts or minimum room requirements.
• Group Travel Program Exclusive group travel rates and sales coordination for accommodations of 10 rooms or more, covering corporate retreats, industry conferences, family reunions, and wedding celebrations. Features dedicated group sales consultation and proximity to Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Center.
• On-Site Dining Venues Six on-site dining and retail food outlets: Empire Steak House (USDA prime steaks, seafood, fine wines; dinner 4–10pm); Menehune Grille (breakfast/lunch/dinner with open-air bar; 7am–9pm); Paradise Poke (Hawaiian poke with 10% room card discount; 10am–9pm); Hawaiian Aroma Caffé (Italian/Hawaiian coffee, waffles, acai bowls; 6am–2pm); Dave's Hawaiian Ice Cream (50+ flavors including Hawaiian Mud Pie; 11am–10pm); and Ku'ai Market (grab-and-go sundries; 7am–11pm). Serves hotel guests and walk-in diners.
• On-Site Activities & Cultural Programming Recreational and cultural activities at the property: Duke's Lagoon Surf Shop (surf lessons, equipment rentals, shark encounters, zip-line, kayaking, snorkeling); live Hawaiian music and hula performances on Fridays 6–8pm; apparel and gift shops; and the Ku'ai Market convenience store. Targeted at hotel guests seeking on-property recreation.
• Special Offers & Discount Programs Suite of promotional rate programs: 4th Night Free, Advance Purchase (up to 25% off), Weekly/Monthly Stay (10% off for 5+ consecutive nights), Senior Savings (15% for ages 50+), Government Employee Discount (10%), Military Appreciation (15%), AAA/Auto Club Member Discount (15%), and Kamaʻāina Savings (30% off for Hawaii residents with room upgrade and late checkout). Targeted at value-conscious travelers across multiple segments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Second-best beach in the U.S. (Dr. Beach, 2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aqua-Aston HospitalitycoreOthersAqua-Aston Hospitality, LLC manages and operates the Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites. They provide the A-List membership program offering exclusive insider discounts, manage distribution and reservations systems, and handle marketing for the property. The property is part of the Aqua-Aston portfolio of hotels.
• Duke's Lagoon Surf ShopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned rental and adventure tour service located on the ground floor. Offers surf lessons, equipment rentals, shark encounters, zip-lining, kayaking, and snorkeling tours. Provides on-site water activity services for hotel guests.
• Roberts HawaiiminorOthersRecommended airport shuttle and transfer service for guests. The hotel does not provide its own airport transportation but refers guests to Roberts Hawaii for reliable airport transfers.
• Bishop MuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuest admission included with stay (1 adult and children under 17). The Bishop Museum is Hawaii's premier natural and cultural history museum in the Pacific.
• Honolulu Museum of ArtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGuest admission included with stay (1 adult and child under 18). Provides cultural enrichment experience for hotel guests as part of the amenity package.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach: Modern Waikiki beachfront resort with multi-venue F&B, event space, and oceanview suites, competing for the same transient leisure, group, and wedding demand as the Ilikai.
• Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort: Beachfront Waikiki resort offering suites, dining, and cultural programming, competing directly with the Ilikai for oceanview leisure stays and group bookings.
• Prince Waikiki: Oceanfront Honolulu hotel near Ala Moana with suites, F&B, and event space — competing with the Ilikai for Honolulu-side leisure, corporate, and convention travelers.
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk: All-suite Waikiki property offering full kitchens and spacious layouts at a slightly lower tier — directly comparable for family, extended-stay, and group leisure demand.
• Sheraton Waikiki: High-occupancy oceanfront Waikiki resort with suites, multiple dining venues, and group/event facilities targeting similar leisure, group, and convention guests.
• Halekulani: Luxury oceanfront Waikiki resort known for premium suites, ocean views, and high-end weddings/events — a directly comparable luxury competitor for upper-tier leisure and event demand.
• Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa: Iconic early-1900s Waikiki landmark offering oceanfront suites, F&B, and event spaces — competing head-to-head with the Ilikai for heritage-brand leisure travelers and wedding business.
• Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort: Largest oceanfront resort in Waikiki with a comparable mix of leisure guests, on-site F&B, event space, and ocean/lagoon views — directly competing for the same transient and group demand pool.
• Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa: Full-service beachfront Waikiki hotel with suites, F&B outlets, and group/event facilities serving similar leisure, corporate, and wedding segments as the Ilikai.
• The Royal Hawaiian (Luxury Collection): Historic luxury oceanfront Waikiki resort with strong brand heritage, suites, and event/wedding business — a directly comparable heritage luxury peer competing for similar premium leisure guests.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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