Honolulu Condos: Hawaii: Honolulu: Waikiki

Grand Opening for Allure Waikiki

A new high-rise in Waikiki has condominium units up for sale on Kalakaua Avenue. The 35-story Allure Waikiki offers over 250 residential condos and for five lucky potential owners, a 25% discount will be taken off the market price on Sunday.

The new condominium features one to three-bedroom units and range from 833 to 1,633 square feet. The value of the condos range from $500,000 to $2 million and more than half of the units have already been bought.

"We are grateful for the support of the local Hawaiian community and its leaders that have made it possible for us to celebrate this stunning addition to the Waikiki skyline," says senior vice president of the Fifield Companies, Alan Schachtman.

The new building offers a park, a pool, and a fitness center. The building is also trying to stay green by offering Seasonal Energy-Efficiency Rated (SEER) appliances, growing a variety of tropical and native Hawaiian plants on the premises and is also built with energy-efficient low-E insulating glass windows.

Please visit our website at www.HNLCondos.com for details, floor plans, map of Allure Waikiki.  On that same page yu may also view Allure Waikiki current listings for sale.

More News About "Waikiki Edition Hotel" at Ilikai Properties

According to "Hotel Chatter" Blogsite at www.Concierge.com, "Last month, we reported that the Waikiki Edition, the first hotel sprung from the loins, er minds of hotelier greats Bill Marriott and Ian Schrager, would open not in July as we had first hoped but in October instead. This was a bummer of course, but we kept ourselves happy by thinking of the complimentary WiFi that would be available for all guests when the hotel did open.

However, in checking on the hotel today we see that the website* now says Opening in September. Backing up this opening date, is a recent Honolulu Star article about Chef Masaharu Morimoto and his preparations for his restaurant inside the hotel. The Star says the hotel could open in either August or September. We nearly jumped out of our seats. Why, August is just a few weeks away!

However, we know better than to get our hopes up over a hotel opening. When we tried to make a reservation for September, no dates worked, leading us to believe an October opening is still the month Edition is going to first appear. As always, we'll be keeping tabs of specifically what day the hotel will open and how you can make a reservation.

In other Edition Hotels news, the Edition Hotels website says Istanbul and Bangkok are coming soon (which we already knew about) but up next is now Mexico City (which we had heard rumors about) and Barcelona. Ole!"

Both the Ilikai Apartments Condo Building and the Ilikai Marina Condo Building will benefit greatly with the addition of the New Edition.

Spirit of Aloha Catamaran - Arrives in Waikiki!

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa marked the return of the resort's sailing tours with the July 1, 2010 launch of Waikiki's newest catamaran, Spirit of Aloha. The vessel, operated by Port Waikiki Cruises, offers six different tour options daily, from breakfast and snorkel tours to sunset cocktail sails. In addition, a weekly Friday fireworks dinner sail gives guests a front-row seat to Hilton's spectacular fireworks display.

A Hawaiian blessing and Ho`omana Ceremony was held on June 28. Invited dignitaries and guests participated in a transfer of spiritual power and aloha to the catamaran before it set sail on its first voyage from the Hilton pier, escorted by Waikiki beach boys, paddlers and surfers.

The Spirit of Aloha is a modern, 54-foot motor-sail vessel built by Gold Coast Yachts, the world leader in commercial sailing catamarans. The catamaran accommodates up to 48 guests on each excursion. Its captain and three lifeguard-certified crew members, well-versed in all things maritime, are available to answer guests' questions about the ocean, navigation, sea life and marine conservation.

Whales, dolphins and green sea turtles are just a few of the creatures are seen on any given tour. Passengers also enjoy unobstructed views of Waikiki Beach with a backdrop of the Ko`olau mountains, and in the evenings the twinkling Honolulu skyline. The catamaran's custom-designed sunset-orange and maile lei sail is a stunning contrast to the azure Pacific as it sails along the Waikiki coastline.

Amenities featured on The Spirit include a full bar with draft beer; a large fully-enclosed and covered cabin with table and bench seating; two full restrooms; freshwater shower; surround-sound system and multiple stairway entry points for snorkelers entering the water. Ample outdoor areas for sunning are available both fore and aft of the vessel.

Passengers board the Spirit of Aloha from the pier at Duke Kahanamoku Beach, which was named after the legendary Hawaiian waterman and recently named to Dr. Beach's 2010 list of America's Best Beaches. Duke, as he is affectionately known, spent his boyhood years on the grounds now occupied by Hilton Hawaiian Village and it was he who introduced the world to surfing. Duke also defined the spirit of aloha when he penned his own Creed of Aloha, which asks people to greet friends, loved ones or strangers with aloha. "Aloha is the key word to the universal spirit of real hospitality," he wrote.

Catamarans have been a part of Hilton Hawaiian Village's offerings for decades, dating back to the 1950s when industrialist and developer of the resort, Henry J. Kaiser, first built the Ale Ale Kai. Over the years, several different Hilton vessels have graced the shores of Waikiki, with the catamaran sails ending in the mid-1990s.

Port Waikiki Cruises offers a menu of seven different tour options that range in price from $45 to $125 per person.

• Hilton Breakfast Sail - 90 minutes - $90
• Hilton Lunch Snorkel Sail - 2.5 hours - $110
• Hilton Adventure Sail, Early Afternoon - 45 minutes - $45
• Hilton Adventure Sail, Late Afternoon - 45 minutes - $45
• Hilton Sunset Cocktails - 90 minutes - $90
• Hilton Friday Fireworks Dinner Sail - 2 hours - $125
• Hilton Moonlight Dessert Sail - 45 minutes - $60

The catamaran excursions complement the ocean activities already available at Duke Kahanamoku Beach, including surfing lessons, standup paddle board lessons, board rentals and the Atlantis Adventures' submarine tours. For more information on the "Spirit of Aloha" cruises, e-mail reservations@portwaikikicruises.com, or call (808) 234-7245. Port Waikiki Cruises is independently owned and operated.

Waikiki Beach To Be Repaired By Offshore Sand Deposits

State officials have said they plan to restore a portion of Waikiki Beach by taking loads of sand from nearby shoals. The most popular beach in Hawaii - and maybe the world, will be undergoing an estimated $2.5 million makeover that would widen the 1,700-foot-long beach by about 37 feet between the Royal Hawaiian Hotel concrete groin and the Kuhio Beach crib wall.

The project - which is in the process of being permitted, would start in January or February of 2011 and would widen restore the beach back to what it was in 1985. This project will also open the door for the state to take care of Waikiki Beach and other beaches using this same process.

Another beach that could desperately use help is Kailua Beach, which has been eroded severely over the past several years by both weather and people. Kailua Beach was a consistent top ten finisher in the most beautiful beaches in the nation surveys until all the erosion started happening.

Either way, this is a welcome site - not only for tourists, but for locals who are afraid that all of the foot traffic will eventually destroy all of Waikiki Beach.

Waikiki Condotel: Regency on Beach Walk #34 1bd/1ba $397,500

Regency on Beach Walk,
Central Waikiki

255 Beach Walk 34
Honolulu, HI 96815


Price: $397,500

1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms
639 Square Ft

Listing # 1004945

Close to Trump Tower, Highly Renovated area.

An incredible boutique upscale Hotel in the middle of Waikiki s most luxurious properties. Trump Tower is across the street, and Embassy Suites is next door. Short walk to Outrigger s On the Beach, Roy s, Yard House, and PF Chang s, all the best at your doorstep. Exquisite unit for immediate sale

Basic Features:

Acres: 18630
Region: Metro
City Name: Honolulu
County Name:
Neighborhood: WAIKIKI
Schools: Ala Wai
State: HI
Sub Area:
Subdivision:
Type:
Zip: 96815
Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 1
Partial Baths:
Square Ft: 639

Additional Features:

Additional Rooms: Open Lanai
Amenities: Community Laundry,Concierge,Security Guard,Trash Chute
Building Name: Regency On Beachwalk
Building Style: Condotel,High-Rise 7+ Stories
Floor Covering: Hardwood,Marble/Granite,W/W Carpet
Furnished: F
Interior Living Area: 494
Land Area: 16269
Maintenance Fee Includes: Cable TV,Electricity,Hot Water,Internet Service,Sewer,Water
Monthly Maintenance Fee: 610
Parking: None
Prop Condition: Excellent
Remodel Year: 2006
Security: Security Patrol,Video
Property Type: Condo
Unit Features: Bedroom on 1st Level,Even# Unit,Single Level
View: City
Year Built: 1961
Land Tenure: Fee Simple

Please Note:  This is not my listing, however, I can show you this property and others, as well as represent you as a buyer.

For More Information about Regency on Beach Walk Condos for sale, including floor plans, map, current listings and more photos, visit our website for featured information at http://www.HNLCondos.com.

A True Bargain: Condo Conversion in Waikiki - Cabana at Waikiki starting from $199,000 - Part 2

Cabana at Waikiki

ON SALE NOW!

2551 Cartwright Rd (Just off Kapahulu)

• Fifteen One Bedroom Suites now available for purchase
• 
  Never before offered as individual condominiums.
• 
  Now is your chance to own a piece of paradise!

Read True Bargain: Condo Conversion in Waikiki - Cabana at Waikiki starting from $199,000 - Part 1

Ideal Location

· Diamond Head Side of Waikiki a short walk to Kapiolani Park and Waikiki Shell

· Five minute walk to world famous Waikiki Beach, wonderful swimming and the birthplace of surfing

• Near Exclusive Shops and Restaurants, Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium, tennis and golf

Please click here to view Current Listings at Cabana at Waikiki. 

Please Note:  These are not my listings, but I can show any of these properties to you, as well as others elsewhere, and represent you as a buyer.

Leisure Heritage Condos in Waikiki - 2bd/2ba $419,000

Leisure Heritage #305E

311 Ohua St 305 E
Honolulu, HI 96815


Price: $419,000

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
994 Square Ft

Listing # 2912014

Popular location and building in Waikiki.

Enjoy Waikiki living in this beautifully upgraded home. Only two blocks from World famous Waikiki beach. The unit features contemporary designed and renovated kitchen with high-end appliances, newly replaced central A/C blower (one of two), upgraded bathrooms and more. Each room has its own balcony to enjoy tree top view. Close to all the entertainment yet very quiet building.

Basic Features:

Acres: 0.466
Region: Metro
City Name: Honolulu
County Name:
Neighborhood: WAIKIKI
Schools: Jefferson
State: HI
Sub Area:
Subdivision:
Type:
Zip: 96815
Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
Partial Baths:
Square Ft: 994

Additional Features:

Additional Rooms: Dining Area,Open Lanai
Amenities: BBQ,Patio/Deck,Pool,Storage,Trash Chute
Building Name: Leisure Heritage
Building Style: High-Rise 7+ Stories
Floor Covering: Marble/Granite,W/W Carpet
Frontage: Other
Furnished: P
Interior Living Area: 900
Land Area: 21450
Maintenance Fee Includes: AC Central,Electricity,Hot Water,Sewer,Water
Monthly Maintenance Fee: 745
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking: Assigned,Covered1,SecuredEnt
Prop Condition: Excellent
Remodel Year: 2009
Security: Key,Video
Property Type: Condo
Unit Features: Bedroom on 1st Level,Central AC,Corner/End,Full Bath on 1st Floor,Odd# Unit,Single Level,Storage
View: Garden
Year Built: 1974
Land Tenure: Fee Simple

Please Note:  This is not my listing, however, I can show you this property and others, as well as represent you as a buyer.

For More Information about Leisure Heritage Condos for sale, including floor plans, map, current listings and more photos, visit our website for featured information at http://www.HNLCondos.com.

Excellent Condo Conversion in Waikiki - Cabana at Waikiki starting from $199,000

Cabana at Waikiki

ON SALE NOW!

2551 Cartwright Rd (Just off Kapahulu)

• -Fifteen One Bedroom Suites now available for purchase.
• -Never before offered as individual condominiums.
• -Now is your chance to own a piece of paradise!

Located off the beaten path yet close to it all, The Cabana At Waikiki is a four story walk-up, fifteen unit, upscale property perfectly situated on a quiet respite off Kapahulu Avenue, just a block from world famous Waikiki Beach. These furnished one bedroom suites are "pet friendly" and come with fully equipped kitchens. From right in the heart of Waikiki, you can walk to all that this vibrant neighborhood has to offer; great restaurants, shopping, beautiful beaches, nightlife. Don't forget that magnificent Kapiolani Park is just around the corner. Such tropical delights make The Cabana At Waikiki the ideal choice for a live-in apartment, second home, or a Hawaiian vacation getaway.

Please click here to view Current Listings at Cabana at Waikiki. 

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Aloha Towers Condo in Waikiki - Diamond Head Tower #6K - 2bd/2ba $493,000

Aloha Towers #DH/6K

2215 Aloha Dr DH/6K
Honolulu, HI 96815


Price: $493,000

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

1203 Square Ft

Listing # 1006013

Beautifully remodeled,executive type unit in the heart of Waikiki! Designed by renowned interior designer/decorator,J.Cesar Designs of Chicago,IL.Being sold fully furnished,installed wine cooler included. Just move-in! Price below assessed value for quick sell! Bring offer today

Basic Features:

Acres: 0.984
Region: Metro
City Name: Honolulu
County Name:
Neighborhood: WAIKIKI
Schools: Jefferson
State: HI
Sub Area:
Subdivision:
Type:
Zip: 96815
Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms: 2
Partial Baths:
Square Ft: 1203

Additional Features:

Additional Rooms: Open Lanai
Amenities: BBQ,Patio/Deck,Pool,Recreation Room,Resident Manager,Sauna,Security Guard,Tennis Court,Trash Chute,Whirlpool
Building Name: Aloha Towers
Building Style: High-Rise 7+ Stories
Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile,W/W Carpet
Furnished: F
Interior Living Area: 1132
Land Area: 45269
Maintenance Fee Includes: AC Central,Cable TV,Electricity,Gas,Hot Water,Sewer,Water
Monthly Maintenance Fee: 823
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking: Assigned,Covered1,Garage,Guest
Prop Condition: Excellent
Security: Key,Security Patrol
Property Type: Condo
Unit Features: Central AC,Corner/End
View: Marina/Canal,Mountain
Year Built: 1976
Land Tenure: Fee Simple

Please Note:  This is not my listing, however, I can show you this property and others, as well as represent you as a buyer.

For More Information about Aloha Tower Condos for sale, including floor plans, map, current listings and more photos, visit our website for featured information at http://www.HNLCondos.com.

Waikiki Ilikai Properties - New "Edition" Hotel Part 2

Ultra-stylish Edition brand will make global debut at former Yacht Harbor Tower next to Ilikai (See Waikiki Ilikai Properties - New "Edition" Hotel Part 1)

You don't usually mentally link Marriott hotels with Ian Schrager or high style. But, the reliable hotel chain is hoping to change that with a new brand of "lifestyle" hotels called EDITION. The first EDITION hotel is set to open on Waikiki Beach this fall, and the brand itself is part of a partnership between Marriott and Schrager-he of Studio 54 and boutique hotel fame, from the Delano in Miami to the Mondrian in Los Angeles. According to the EDITION press release, "The Brand will be about an attitude and the way it makes you feel rather than the way it looks. Sophisticated public spaces, finishes, design, and details will serve the experience, not drive it." Yes, the world is turning upside down. What else does the Waikiki EDITION have in store?

It won't feature the kiddie pools we've all come to expect from the Marriott. Instead, it'll have a restaurant from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Surf and Bikini Boot Camps, a ginormous ballroom, and "an intimate Lobby Bar hidden behind a secret passage as if tucked away in a castle." I don't even know what to make of that last part. The press release also mentions "an exclusive Private Sunset Beach with its own lagoon and imported sand." Judging from the hotel's reported location-on the site of one of the towers of the former Ilikai Hotel, which is technically not on Waikiki Beach but on an adjacent inlet-and the fact that all real beaches on Oahu are technically public, the "Private Sunset Beach" might not be so private, but such is life in Waikiki. And, while the Morimoto restaurant sounds interesting, it's worth noting that the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, a traditional Marriott, not only has hordes of sticky children, it also has one of the best sushi restaurants on Waikiki: Sansei Sushi & Seafood. Shocking but true.

A second EDITION hotel will open in Istanbul later this year, with an ESPA spa (the same spa found at New York's five-star Peninsula Hotel). There are also plans for EDITION properties in trendy locales like Mexico City, Barcelona, and Bangkok. 

For more informatino regarding adjacent condo buildings, Ilikai Apartments and Ilikai Marina, please visit our website at www.HNLCondos.com.