JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina
92-1001 Olani Street
Ko Olina, Hawaii 96707
Website: www.ihilani.com
This property radiates true elegance from the moment you arrive its spacious entrance. Built in 1993, the open-plan layout is one with nature, surrounded with majestic Hawaiian salt water ponds full of beautiful Koi fish, turtles, stingrays and hammerhead sharks.
JW Marriot Ihilini Resort and Spa at Ko Olina in Hawaii radiates elegance from the moment you arrive its spacious entrance. Built in 1993, the hotel’s open-plan layout is one with nature, surrounded with majestic Hawaiian salt water ponds full of beautiful Koi fish, turtles, stingrays and hammerhead sharks. A variety of brilliantly colored bird species lodge in the branches of tall palm trees, singing their songs late into the evening.
Easy to access and ideally located on the sunny western shore of Oahu in the secluded 640-acre oceanfront Ko Olina Resort, it’s just a short 25-minute drive from the Honolulu International Airport.
The resort is renowned for its unspoiled white-sand beaches, tranquil lagoons, Ihilani Spa, tennis, and private marina. The Ko Olina Golf Club, a championship 18-hole golf course, is located nearby.
Couples, business guests and families will enjoy the poetic view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean and the lavish mountains from spacious guest rooms and balcony suites.
Each suite is redesigned to feature a fresh, sophisticated resort residential look-and-feel and beautifully adorned with double vanities, a full size tub and shower—the perfect place to relax away from home while taking in walks along the hotel’s many beach paths overlooking a beautiful protected beach cove.
The new interior designs include a clean palette of sea blue and sand colors inspired by the Pacific Ocean, custom designed furnishings, island-inspired artwork and fabrics, new mirrors and fixtures in the oversized bathrooms and upgraded technology to include a 42-inch LCD television set.
Being an early-riser and liking to get my day started right out of bed, I especially liked the spacious of the room. I could read on the balcony, work at the convenient in-room desk, or just enjoy coffee with a spectacular view.
individually controlled air conditioning, ceiling fan, in-room safe, AM/FM radio with compact disc player and mini-bar. In-room Wi-Fi access is convenient and a jack pack is available to connect and recharge electronics.
Also, the hotel is now 100 percent smoke-free, including all guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public space and employee work areas. There are 387 guest rooms, luxury suites include one Presidential Suite, one Beachfront Suite, ten Ihilani Suites, three Pacific Suites, one Lagoon Junior Suite and 20 Naupaka Junior Suites.
There is twice-daily maid service, automatic turndown service and ice delivery daily. The six Deluxe Spa rooms with private garden terrace lanais feature outdoor spas. Check this: guest room are a spacious 640-680 square feet, including lanai, with 85 percent of the rooms showcasing ocean and lagoon views from its 17 floors of stunning beauty.
Jump right in! Eat, drink and enjoy the hotel’s two pools, five distinctive restaurants and lounges:
Azul – The resort’s signature restaurant offers an exciting menu. Open nightly with a creative and unique cuisine;
A Wine Bar stocks a collection of the world’s finest wines;
Naupaka Terrace – offering outstanding “Contemporary Pacific Rim” cuisine in a casual and relaxed ambiance, with open-air dinner and views extending from the pool to the tranquil lagoon;
Saturday Night Seafood Buffet a Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet (Mon–Sat);
Ushio-Tei – Authentic cuisine from regional Japan is the allure of Ushio-Tei;
Poolside Grill – The perfect place to enjoy fabulous ocean and pool views while enjoying light salads, fresh, trendy and hearty sandwiches, beverages and draft beers;
Hokule‘a Bar – Located on the lobby level for delicious cocktails, appetizers and glorious sunsets;
Segagredo Café – located in the Lobby Lounge to grab coffee, espresso and tea, along with freshly baked gourmet pastries and fruits;
Ihilani Spa Cuisine – Enjoy nutritious and delicious cuisine that reflects the healthy lifestyle of the award-winning Ihilani Spa. Features calorie, fat and sodium-controlled items, available in each of the resort’s dining venues and denoted on menus with the Spa logo from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Being here is a time for self-indulgence! The resort gives you the true feeling of freedom and there is plenty to keep you engaged. You can choose to browse through the resort’s world-class boutiques or hold your meeting in their state-of-the-art meeting facilities, with high-speed and wireless Internet access and a 24-hour business center. The resort is also a recipient of AAA’s 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 Four Diamond Award.
The JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina covers all its bases to meet guest needs including an exceptional full-service health spa, tennis club, beauty salon and a licensed, year-round children’s program facility.
The spa is located adjacent to the hotel and is staffed with trained massage therapists to pamper you. Its two floors offer a variety of services and a boutique filled with luxurious soaps, oils and clothing. To begin, or end, your regimen, just step out into the private garden. Tranquility abounds.
When you think of relaxing in Hawaii, consider this property for your next trip.