Ka Lai
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Ka Lai
Building Overview
Ka Lai in Waikiki — 2009 high-rise with ocean and Diamond Head views, pool and concierge.
About Ka Lai
Ka Lai is a residential high-rise in Central Waikiki built in 2009. According to available records, the building has 38 floors, 469 total units and is constructed of concrete.
Based on MLS data, on-site amenities include a pool, fitness center, BBQ area, resident manager, concierge and security guard. The building provides central air conditioning and is served by four elevators.
Additional details from MLS show covered parking availability with guest parking, a management company listed as Hawaiiana Management Company, Ltd., and that pets and short-term rentals are allowed. Buyers should verify all building details, policies and fees with the seller or managing agent, as this summary is based on MLS data analysis.
Building Features & Data Confidence
All features from MLS data with AI-assisted confidence analysis. Click each category to expand and see details.
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Remarks include many references to owner privileges (free valet when owner-occupied, owner use vs hotel pool) but do not provide a numerical owner-occupancy percentage. Per rules, the existing numeric value is kept with low confidence because remarks do not confirm or contradict it.
The public remarks do not state the number of elevators (searched for phrases like '4 elevators', 'four elevators', 'elevator'). Per rules, when a current numeric value exists and remarks are silent, the current value is retained. Confidence is low because there is no corroborating mention in the remarks.
Calculated from the lowest association fee observed across all non-penthouse unit listings for this building.
Calculated from the highest association fee observed across all non-penthouse unit listings for this building.
Calculated from association fees observed in penthouse unit listings for this building.
Moderate-to-strong evidence that central AC is included: ACCEN appears in several MLS records (6/20) and agent remarks explicitly reference 'central air' or 'AC central' in maintenance. While not every listing mentions it, the repeated mentions across different listings support including this building-level feature.
Strong building-level evidence: 17 of 20 MLS records list CABTV and numerous public remarks explicitly state 'cable TV' or 'cable TV included' in maintenance fees (e.g., 'Maintenance fee includes internet, cable TV...'). Multiple agents independently mention it, indicating consistent building practice rather than isolated copy/paste.
Moderately strong evidence: 12 of 20 MLS records include common-area expense codes and multiple public remarks explicitly note 'common area expenses' or 'common area' are included. Mentions appear across different listings/agents, supporting that common-area electricity/expenses are part of the maintenance fee.
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Moderate-strong evidence: Multiple listings (and agent remarks) explicitly state '(hot) water' or 'hot water' is included in maintenance fees (e.g., 'Maintenance fee includes AC central, cable TV, internet service, (hot) water, sewer'). No indications of in-unit water heaters that would negate building-provided hot water.
Strong evidence: 14 of 20 MLS records list INTSER and numerous agent remarks explicitly state 'internet' or 'internet service' is included in the maintenance fee (e.g., 'Maintenance fee includes internet, cable TV...'), with consistent mentions across multiple listings.
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Very strong and consistent evidence: 17 of 20 MLS records include SEWER and many agent remarks explicitly list 'sewer' or 'water/sewer' as included in maintenance fees, cited across many different listings and agents.
Strong building-level evidence: 17 of 20 MLS records list WATER and multiple public remarks explicitly say water is included in the maintenance fee (often paired with sewer, internet, and cable), with consistent mentions across listings and agents.
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Very strong evidence: current MLS checkbox data (17/20) plus numerous explicit mentions in public remarks—"concierge service", "dedicated concierge services", "devoted concierge service"—across many listings and agents. This consistently confirms the building provides concierge/front-desk concierge services.
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While fewer MLS checkboxes currently list DOORMA (8/20), multiple public remarks explicitly reference a doorman or equivalent lobby/bell staff—phrases include "doorman & 24-hour security" and "bellman and valet"—and historical confidence was high, so the building should be marked as offering a doorman/lobby attendant.
Strong evidence across MLS and remarks: 18/20 current MLS records list an exercise/fitness facility and numerous public remarks state phrases like 'fitness center', 'fitness room', '24hr fitness center' and 'state-of-the-art fitness center.' Multiple listings across different agents independently reference the amenity, indicating it is a building-level shared facility.
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Well-supported building amenity: 18/20 MLS records include meeting/conference facilities and many public remarks reference 'business center', 'meeting rooms', 'conference room' or 'meeting facilities'. This appears consistently across listings from multiple agents, confirming a shared building-level meeting/business space.
Strong evidence that the building offers patios/decks: many listings explicitly reference 'lanai', 'private lanai', 'balcony' or 'lanais' (numerous remarks across the corpus note 'private lanai', 'two private lanais', 'spacious lanai', etc.). Mentions appear across multiple agents and units (studio, 1BR, corner residences and penthouses), so this is a building-level amenity rather than a single-unit exception.
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Limited evidence: only 3 of 20 MLS records currently check a recreation-area box and none of the public remarks use clear terms like 'recreation area', 'recreation deck', or 'amenity deck'. The lack of mention across numerous agent remarks suggests this is not a prominent/shared amenity for buyers.
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Very strong evidence: 19/20 MLS records list on-site dining/restaurant and many public remarks explicitly cite 'restaurants on property', 'on-site dining', and specific venue names. Multiple independent listings highlight restaurant and room-service options, indicating active in-building dining facilities.
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Weak/ambiguous evidence: a few MLS checkboxes (3/20) reference sauna historically, but public remarks consistently mention a 'spa' without ever explicitly saying 'sauna' or 'steam room'. Given the absence of explicit mentions across many agent remarks, a dedicated sauna is not clearly documented in the public remarks.
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Multiple listings explicitly advertise on-site surfboard storage (sometimes combined with bike storage). This direct and repeated evidence supports a high-confidence true value.
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Mixed evidence: 15/20 MLS records currently list a trash/garbage chute, but public remarks across provided listings do not mention 'trash chute', 'garbage chute' or similar. Given the prevalence of the MLS checkbox but lack of explicit remarks, this is treated as a probable building feature with moderate confidence (possible agent copy/paste), rather than confirmed or corrected false.
Overwhelming evidence the building provides valet service: essentially every listing's remarks mention 'valet', 'valet parking', 'free valet for owners', or 'complimentary valet' across multiple units and agents. This is consistently presented as a standard building/owner amenity rather than an isolated feature.
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Strong evidence: 17/20 MLS records list a whirlpool/hot tub and numerous remarks reference 'whirlpool', 'jacuzzi', 'hot tub' or 'infinity-edge pool & jacuzzi'. Multiple listings and descriptions (including penthouse rooftop jacuzzi mentions) confirm there are shared whirlpool/jacuzzi facilities in the building.
High-confidence evidence the building has a pool: MLS checkbox historically set on all 20 of 20 listings and numerous current remarks explicitly reference an 'infinity pool' / 'infinity-edge pool', 'sparkling infinity pool', 'swimming pool', and 'heated pool'. These descriptions appear across many different listings/agents (not isolated), strongly confirming a shared building pool amenity.
Building-level amenity flagged in MLS amenity HEAPOO in 10/20 listings and prior data showed high confidence. Multiple public remarks explicitly describe a heated/infinity heated pool (quotes include 'infinity heated pool & whirlpool' and 'heated pool, whirlpool'), corroborating the MLS amenity flag across different listings and agents. Evidence is strong and consistent across listings rather than a single isolated remark, so mark pool_heated = true.
I searched the remarks for explicit terms indicating a salt-water pool but found only references to an 'infinity pool', 'heated pool', and 'jacuzzi'. There is no explicit mention that the pool is salt water.
Building-level evidence is strong: MLS/property history indicates ~13 of 20 listings reference in-unit laundry, and current remarks explicitly state phrases like “includes washer, dryer”, “in unit washer and dryer”, and “Front Load Washer and Dryer located in utility closet.” Mentions appear across multiple listings and agents (not limited to a single copy-pasted remark), so buyers searching for in-unit laundry should consider this building as offering that option.
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I reviewed the remarks for explicit language indicating paid community laundry (coin-op, card-operated, quarters, paid laundry) and did not find any such references. Several listings note in-unit laundry or valet/housekeeping services, but no paid community laundry details.
I searched the public remarks for phrases such as 'laundry on each floor', 'laundry room on every floor', and 'floor-by-floor laundry' and found no references. Listings mention in-unit washers/dryers in some units but nothing indicating laundry on every floor.
Building-level parking is consistently described in the public remarks: many listings explicitly state "valet parking," "free/complimentary valet parking for owners," or note that a parking stall is available for a fee. Although MLS checkbox fields are inconsistent (some listings show NONE), the remarks from multiple agents and listings repeatedly reference valet and owner parking privileges, indicating the building offers parking services.
Only 1/20 MLS records show ASSIGN, while multiple remarks explicitly state that parking is valet-based and not deeded or assigned, e.g., 'While parking is not assigned, the owner enjoys parking rights and complimentary 24-hour valet service' and 'Parking is not deeded, but comp. valet service is provided for one car.'
Multiple listings describe hotel-style valet with a covered arrival (porte-cochere) and owner valet privileges, implying covered parking infrastructure. While explicit phrases like "covered stall" or "garage" are fewer, the consistent description of covered valet access across several agent remarks provides moderate-to-high confidence that parking is covered.
Public remarks repeatedly note parking is not deeded and describe valet parking and owner parking privileges when occupying the unit. Multiple listings explicitly state there is no deeded/assigned parking stall.
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I searched for explicit monthly parking fees or dollar amounts tied to parking. While listings note a monthly fee may apply for long-term tenants or when owners are not occupying the unit, no specific numeric monthly fee is stated in the remarks, so the exact parking fee is unknown from these remarks.
Guest parking availability is documented in the remarks: at least one listing explicitly states "Up to 4-hour comp. parking is avail. for guests" and many listings note valet service for guests/owners. The repeated agent remarks provide strong evidence that guest parking (via valet/comp parking) is offered.
Parking is only accessed via staffed valet at a 5‑star condo-hotel, with remarks highlighting 24‑hour security alongside valet service. The need to pass through a controlled porte cochere and use hotel staff to retrieve vehicles shows the parking is secured rather than freely open. Buyers seeking gated or staff-controlled parking can treat this building as having secured-entry parking.
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I searched for terms indicating a parking waitlist system (e.g., 'parking waitlist', 'join waitlist') and found none. Remarks discuss valet and owner parking privileges but not a waitlist.
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I looked for mentions of card/fob/keycard access and found none. The remarks emphasize concierge, doorman, and 24-hour security but do not describe electronic card/fob entry systems.
Strong historical checkbox evidence (15/20 listings include SECGUA) combined with multiple public remarks that explicitly reference 24-hour/24‑hour security and on-site protection (e.g., "doorman & 24-hour security"). Mentions appear across listings from different agents rather than isolated copy/paste, supporting that the building offers security guard/on-site security services.
Public remarks frequently emphasize a staffed security presence, doorman, and 24-hour security service. These repeated explicit references support high confidence that the building has security patrol/doorman presence.
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High-confidence evidence the building has central air: 18/20 current MLS unit records include ACCEN/CENAC and 18/20 list ACCEN in inclusions. Multiple listing remarks explicitly state “central air conditioning” or “AC central” (examples: “central air conditioning, & high-end furnishings” and “Maintenance fee includes AC central”), and the consistency across many agent listings indicates the feature is building-wide rather than an isolated unit-level claim.
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All 20/20 current MLS records mark the building as concrete construction ('CONCRE'). Public remarks across listings do not explicitly state construction type (no phrases like 'concrete building' or 'reinforced concrete'), but the unanimous MLS checkbox across multiple agents/listings is strong evidence—though it may reflect copy/paste, the consistency supports a high-confidence true value.
Seven of 20 MLS listings (7/20) mark 'double-wall' construction; however none of the public remarks mention double-wall or provide detail. Evidence is moderate and appears to be agent-entered MLS data rather than corroborated in remarks, so the feature is included with moderate confidence.
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Minimal MLS support (2/20 listings) and no mentions in the public remarks. With no historical evidence and no descriptive confirmations in agent remarks, masonry/stucco is unlikely and treated as false.
A small fraction of MLS listings (4/20) indicate steel frame, but the large majority do not, and no remarks across many different agents ever mention steel-frame construction. Given the consistent portrayal of the building as a reinforced-concrete luxury high-rise, these few STEFRA flags are best treated as MLS input errors rather than evidence of steel-frame construction.
Only 2 of 20 MLS listings include 'concrete slab' (2/20) and there are zero mentions in public remarks. With very limited MLS support and no descriptive confirmation, the slab foundation is possible but the evidence is weak across listings.
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Moderate implied evidence that the building is above-ground: only 3 of 20 current listings have the ABOGRO checkbox, but nearly all public remarks describe high floors (e.g., 22nd/31st/36th floor mentions), penthouse rooftop terrace and plunge pool, numerous lanais, and a multi-floor tower—strongly implying above-ground construction across many agent listings (appears broadly consistent rather than a single outlier).
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Verified via front desk call 3/27/2026. STR allowed only through the hotel rental pool — no third-party platforms (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.). Non-pool units must be owner-occupied or long-term rental with 6-month minimum.
Verified via front desk call 3/27/2026. Building operates a hotel rental pool program — the only permitted option for short-term rentals.
Verified via front desk call 3/27/2026. Hotel rental pool is the sole STR option — owners cannot independently short-term rent on third-party platforms. Units not in the pool must be owner-occupied or leased long-term (6-month minimum).
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I searched for phrases like 'lease expires', 'land lease to', 'leasehold expiring in' and any 4-digit lease expiry year but found none. Without an explicit year in the remarks, the lease expiry is unknown.
I searched all remarks for explicit VA loan language (e.g., 'VA approved', 'VA financing', 'VA loans accepted') and found no mentions. Because the determination must come from public remarks only, return false with low confidence.
The public remarks do not state that the HOA/building provides full (walls-in) insurance. Since this boolean must be explicitly stated to be true, it is reported false with medium confidence based on lack of any mention.
MLS checkbox data is strongly consistent: 16/20 current listings list FIRSPR (historically ~15/20), indicating the building has a fire sprinkler system. No public remarks across the listings mention sprinkler installation, removal, or changes, and there are no agent notes disputing the feature. Given the high historical consistency across multiple agents and no contrary remarks, the building-level feature fire_sprinklers is retained as true.
There is no explicit statement in any public remarks indicating the building passed a fire/life safety evaluation. Because this boolean is only set true when explicitly mentioned, it is reported false with medium confidence due to absence of evidence.
Flood zone determined from official FEMA Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) data using building coordinates, not from agent-reported listing data.
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Dozens of current public remarks explicitly advertise ocean or Pacific Ocean views — phrases include "ocean views", "Pacific Ocean", "direct ocean view", "sweeping ocean views", and "ocean and sunset views" across multiple unit listings. Evidence is strong and consistent across many agents' remarks (not limited to a single listing), supporting inclusion of view_ocean for the building.
Multiple listings explicitly mention mountain or Ko'olau/mauka views — examples include "majestic Ko'olau Mountains", "mountain views", and "mountain and city views". The mentions are present across many different listings, providing strong, building-level evidence that mountain views are available in the building.
Multiple listings explicitly reference Diamond Head (quotes include "Diamond Head view", "Diamond Head side", "unobstructed views of Diamond Head"). The repeated, specific mentions across listings provide strong evidence that the building offers Diamond Head view units.
Numerous listings reference city or cityscape views and night lights — phrases include "city and Ocean View", "dazzling city night lights", and "cityscape against the mountains". These references appear across multiple listings and agents, indicating the building offers units with city views.
Several listings explicitly reference coastline, shoreline or coastal views (phrases include "beautiful coastline", "unobstructed coastline & Fort DeRussy views", "coastline and sunset views"). Repeated mentions across listings indicate the building offers units with coastline views.
Multiple listings note views overlooking Fort DeRussy Park or lush greenery (examples: "lanai overlooking the ocean and Fort Derussy Park", "overlooking the lush greenery of Fort DeRussy Park"). While not as widespread as ocean mentions, several units explicitly offer park/garden-facing views, so the building does offer garden/park views for some units.
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A smaller but notable subset of listings call out sunrise or morning-sun advantages (quotes include "taking in the sunrise", "enjoy... while taking in the sunrise"). Evidence is present across multiple listings but less prevalent than ocean/mountain/Diamond Head mentions, so confidence is moderate.
Numerous remarks explicitly advertise sunset and evening viewing (examples: "beautiful sunsets enjoyed from your private lanai", "sunset-facing unit", "unobstructed sunset views", "Friday night fireworks"). The repeated explicit mentions across many unit listings indicate sunset views are offered by multiple units in the building.
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Public remarks repeatedly advertise the ability to view Friday-night and holiday fireworks from units and lanais. Several listings directly call out 'Friday night fireworks' and watching Hilton Hawaiian Village fireworks from the lanai, supporting a high confidence.
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Confidence 90%: One listing says 'Centrally located in Waikiki, just steps from sandy beaches, fine dining, nightlife, and luxury shopping,' and others describe it as 'in the heart of Waikiki.'
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Ten of 20 MLS listings include the RESMAN amenity suggesting a resident/on-site manager may be present, but none of the public remarks explicitly say 'resident manager', 'on-site manager' or 'live-in manager'—they instead reference concierge, valet, doorman and 24-hour security. Given the medium historical confidence and mixed MLS checkbox usage, this feature is included at moderate confidence; recommend direct verification with the owner/manager.
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Confidence levels are based on MLS checkbox data and AI analysis of listing remarks. High = strong evidence, Medium = some evidence, Low = limited or conflicting evidence. Buyers should always verify critical details independently.