JW Marriott Ihilani Resort - detailed hotel review and pictures    Table of Contents: 1. Location - On a secluded white-sand bach in West Oahu 2. Rooms - Which rooms have the best view? 3. Restaurants - See 8 reviews 4. Things to do - Read about beach activities, spa, golf and marine life 5. Rates - How you can get a good deal 6. Have you stayed at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort before? - Share your thoughts! 7. Not sure if this hotel is right for you? - Consider comparable hotels
1. Location    This beachfront property is situated in the secluded 640-acre Ko Olina Resort in West Oahu. It sits on 4 beautiful lagoons and a golf course. Waikiki and Honolulu Airport are 40 min away.    The nearby town of Kapolei is about 5 min away by car and provides you with a grocery store, drugstore, fast food and smaller shops and restaurants. It's a good place to pick up some supplies, snacks and a cheap, quick meal. If you would like more choice, you can drive to an outlet mall which is about 15 minutes east from JW Marriott Ihilani Resort. 2. Rooms    JW Marriott Ihilani Resort has 17 stories with 387 spacious luxuriously appointed rooms. The decor is a stylish contemporary version of Hawaiian plantation style.    Huge marble bathroom is incredible - shower, dual vanity, separate closet, and fresh flowers. At the end of a busy day, you will appreciate the deep-soaking European tub. Then slip into a plush robe and listen to the tide while sipping a drink from the mini-bar.    Bedside phone also has a touchscreen LCD display that lets you change all the lights, a/c and fan settings without leaving the bed.    Quick note about mountain view rooms - mountains at Ko Olina do not look very green and lush, so the view is OK but nothing spectacular. If you spend extra for an ocean view room (about $90 more per night), you will find it well worth the money. You can leave the lanai door open at night and hear the waves crashing. In winter, you could even see a whale from your lanai. Each room has: 640 sq ft Beds: 1 king or 2 doubles Air-conditioning Private lanai with table and 2 chairs Big-screen TV CD player Minibar 3 two-line phones Well-lit work desk with chair Couch Bath and Body Works bathroom amenities Hair dryer Iron and board Large closets Very nice Yukata bathrobes and slippers In-room safe Nightly turndown service 24-hour room service 3. Restaurants    All of the restaurants at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort are very good but pretty pricey:    1) Azul - Ihilani's signature dining room. The ambiance, innovative Mediterranean cuisine and outstanding wines all tie together to create an evening that you will remember. You can also go to outside Azul Lanai for fine cigars and cordials.    2) Naupaka Restaurant - Traditional informal Hawaiian restaurant overlooking the pool. Enjoy island cuisine for lunch and dinner, or try their International Buffet for Sunday Brunch. The salads are fresh, crabs are ready to eat, and the fish is prepared just right.    3) Usho-Tei - Sushi bar located in a quiet oasis next to Japanese garden.    4) Niblick Restaurant - located at the Ko Olina Golf Course. Beautiful fairway views. Fresh pasta, creative sandwiches, and Pacific and European specialties like "Seafood Tagliatella". "Grilled Breast of Chicken with Orange Cilantro Salsa" and Honey Cheesecake.    5) Ihilani Spa Cuisine - Special spa menu (breakfast and lunch) can be ordered at any restaurant, or you can eat at the spa's special relaxation lanai.    6) Poolside Grill - Open every morning for ala carte continental breakfast with fresh fruits, yogurts, breakfast pastries, capuccino and espresso. Early afternoon, enjoy cold salads, hearty sandwiches and smooth tropical drinks. Relax with a Mai Tai, Ihilani Dream or Blue Hawaii cocktail.    7) Hokule'a Bar - Hawaiian-style lounge, great choice for sunset cocktails and pupus.    8) Lanai Dining - Room service can create a special dinner experience just for you on your room lanai or the lagoon lawn. This is a beautiful way to celebrate your birthday, honeymoon, anniversary, or another special occasion. 4. Things to do Beach activities    For a small fee, you can rent a cabana at the main lagoon closest to the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort. We highly recommend you to do so and enjoy a shady oasis on the beach for the entire day. There are 3 smaller lagoons around which are all worth a visit.    Swimming is very safe because the lagoon has a wave break. Even during busy season, the beach is never crowded, with quite a lot of beach chairs. Beach activities hut is right there, so you can arrange snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing or deep-sea fishing. Spa    You will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of spa services, exercise classes and a state-of-the-art gym. Get a relaxing herbal chamomile wrap, or the more energizing sassaras and peppermint wrap. Then indulge in hydro treatment such as Swiss Shower, Grand Jet, Vichy Shower and Roman Pools. The most popular exercise activity is aquasize class where you will feel like a 5-year-old wearing buoy belts, pressing styrofoam weights, and jumping up and down in the water.    Outdoor massage is also very popular. Ihilani's therapists perform some amazing signature massages that you won't find at any other spa.    Signature services include a deluxe botanical body polish, regeneration facial, and half or full-day program that focuses on "balance", "harmony", "radiance", "refine" and "awakening". Feel free to sit and relax in the lounge, and ask for your lunch to be delivered to you. Golf    Designed by Ted Robinson, this 6,867-yard course offers challenging 18 holes. Idyllic location, cascading waterfalls, shimmering pools and multi-tiered greens have led Golf Digest to honor it as one of the "Top 75 resort courses in USA". Pro shop and clubhouse restaurant are on site. Children's Program    For children 4-12, Ihilani has developed half- and full-day program that includes fun activities like treasure hunts, hula dancing, lei marking, karaoke, sports and crafts. The cost is about $35 for half-day, $55 for full-day (without lunch). Marine Life Program    You are invited to meet sharks, stingrays, starfish, sea urchins and sea cucumbers that live in the resort's saltwater ponds. There is a variety of interactive programs, such as The Stingray Ocean Experience, Reef Shark Feeding, and Reef Safari. The rate is about $25 per person. Other facilities are: Large swimming pool Shopping arcade 6 tennis courts Jogging path Hair salon Full-service business center Valet parking ($12.50/day in 2005)	Lagoon: Grounds: Room: Bathroom: Deluxe ocean view room: Lanai in deluxe ocean view room: Hokulea Bar: Pool (2 pictures): Spa: Massage: Ko Olina Golf Course:
5. Rates Save $80-$185 per night when you book our wholesale rate, plus get a 5th night free.      Our rates are lower than Travelocity, Expedia and Orbitz.      Check rates and availability here! 6. Have you stayed at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort before? Share your thoughts!    Email us your comments about JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and we'll post them on this page!    Note: Your contact information will be kept strictly confidential.    We respect your privacy and we'll never sell or misuse your email address.    Your email:    Your name:    How did you like your stay at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort?            7. Not sure if this hotel is right for you? Consider comparable hotels    Here are the links to similar hotels: Kahala Mandarin Oriental (5 stars) and The Royal Hawaiian Hotel (5 stars).    Want to check out other hotels on Oahu? See all 36 hotels and condos. home  |  plan your trip  |  specials  |  faqs  |  about us  |  contact us © 1999-2007 Hawaii Travel Bureau. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms and Conditions.