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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I looked for an explicit owner-occupancy percentage or strong descriptors such as 'majority owner occupied' or 'highly owner occupied.' The remarks only contain scattered references to owners using units as second homes or for owner occupancy, which is not enough to change the current value, so 6.0 is retained with low confidence.
I searched the public remarks for explicit elevator references and found none. Given the current value already exists, I am keeping 4 elevators with low confidence. The building size makes 4 elevators plausible, but the remarks do not confirm it.
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.
There is moderate-to-strong evidence that central AC is included for some units/building operations. Multiple remarks explicitly mention 'central air conditioning,' including one that lists it among the unit’s high-end finishes, and the MLS data shows ACCEN in 5 of 20 listings. This appears to be a real feature rather than a checkbox-only artifact.
Strong building-level evidence supports cable TV being included in the maintenance fee. At least one current remark explicitly states 'maintenance fees include internet, cable TV,' and the MLS association_fee_includes data shows CABTV in 18 of 20 listings. This looks consistent across multiple listings rather than a one-off copy/paste error.
There is solid building-level evidence that common area expenses are included in the fee structure. Multiple remarks explicitly say 'common area expenses are included' or note maintenance fees cover all amenities and common area costs, and the MLS data shows OTCOEX in 16 of 20 listings. The consistency across remarks suggests this is a stable building feature.
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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.
Internet inclusion is strongly supported across the building. Multiple remarks explicitly list internet as part of the maintenance fee, matching the near-universal MLS association_fee_includes data and reinforcing high confidence.
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Sewer inclusion is clearly supported by both MLS data and current remarks. The MLS association_fee_includes field shows SEWER in 19 of 20 listings, and multiple remarks explicitly mention 'sewer' or 'water/sewer' being included in maintenance fees. This is very high-confidence building-level evidence.
Water inclusion is strongly supported by the listings and MLS data. The MLS association_fee_includes field shows WATER in 19 of 20 listings, and several remarks explicitly state water is included or bundled with sewer in the maintenance fee. This is consistent across many agents and listings.
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Concierge service is overwhelmingly confirmed across dozens of listings, with repeated direct references to 'concierge service,' 'concierge services,' 'dedicated concierge,' and 'white-glove concierge service.' The evidence is strong and consistent across multiple agents and listing styles, making this a very reliable building amenity.
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Doorman/lobby-attendant service is confirmed by multiple current listings, including explicit phrases like 'doorman & 24-hour security' and references to guests being greeted by 'bellman and valet.' This is consistent with the prior high-confidence history and does not look like a single-copy MLS artifact.
Exercise/fitness amenities are extremely well supported across the listings. Dozens of public remarks reference 'fitness center,' 'gym,' 'fitness room,' or 'health club,' and the MLS history is unanimous, so this appears to be a stable building feature rather than copy-paste noise.
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Meeting/conference space is directly supported by both MLS history and multiple remarks. Public descriptions include phrases like 'meeting rooms,' 'meeting facilities,' and 'conference room,' indicating this is a real shared building amenity.
Strong building-level evidence supports patio/deck-type outdoor space. Across the remarks, many listings reference "lanai," "balcony," "private lanai," "two lanais," and even a "spacious rooftop lanai," which aligns with the MLS PATDEC/COVPAT pattern seen in 17 of 20 current records. The evidence appears consistent across multiple agents and unit types, so this is highly reliable.
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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.
Weak evidence for a recreation room: only 1 of 20 MLS checkbox entries claims RECROO and public remarks almost never mention a recreation/rec/game room. Given sparse checkbox evidence and lack of remark confirmation (likely copy/paste), the feature is probably not a promoted building amenity.
Restaurant/dining amenities are heavily and consistently advertised throughout the listings. Multiple remarks explicitly mention 'restaurant,' 'on-site dining,' 'restaurants on property,' and even specific dining venues, making this a very strong building-level feature.
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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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The public remarks directly and repeatedly mention surfboard storage facilities. Some listings also pair this with bike storage, which further supports that the building provides dedicated surfboard storage.
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Trash chute is not commonly described in public remarks, which is normal for a utility feature. However, the MLS history is highly consistent at 19/20 listings, so the feature is still strongly supported despite limited narrative mention.
Valet service is overwhelmingly supported for the building. The current remarks mention it in many listings, using phrases like "valet parking," "valet service," "free valet parking," and "complimentary valet service for owners." This is consistent across multiple agents and appears to be a genuine building amenity rather than a copy-paste error.
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Whirlpool/hot tub access is repeatedly mentioned in the remarks, usually in combination with pool and spa amenities. The wording is explicit and appears across many listings, making this a strong building-level feature. This does not look like an isolated or copied claim.
The building clearly has a pool. Current remarks mention it in many listings, including phrases like "infinity pool," "swimming pool," "resort amenities include a heated pool," and "luxurious infinity pool deck." The evidence is consistent across multiple agents and appears to be copied repeatedly, which strongly confirms the amenity.
The building’s pool is explicitly described as heated in several current listings, with wording such as "heated pool," "infinity heated pool," and "heated pool, whirlpool." This is reinforced by the prior MLS confidence and repeated across multiple remarks, suggesting the heated-pool attribute is real rather than a checkbox error.
I searched for explicit salt-water pool wording such as "salt water pool," "saltwater pool," or "saline pool." The pool is repeatedly described as infinity, heated, or resort-style, but never as salt water. Based on the public remarks, there is no evidence to support a salt pool.
Strong building-level evidence supports laundry_in_unit. Multiple current listings explicitly mention it across different units and agents, with phrases like 'in-unit washer/dryer,' 'Front Load Washer and Dryer located in utility closet,' 'in-room laundry,' and 'includes washer, dryer.' This appears to be consistent listing data rather than a one-off copy-paste error, and it aligns with the prior high-confidence MLS inclusions data.
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I looked for public remarks indicating paid common laundry such as coin laundry, card-operated machines, quarters, or laundry fees. No such language appears in the listings, so there is no evidence that the building has paid community laundry. Several remarks mention in-unit laundry or a separate laundry room, which are not the same as paid common laundry.
I searched the public remarks for language like "laundry on every floor," "laundry room on each floor," or similar floor-by-floor laundry references. Nothing in the remarks confirms community laundry on every floor, so this is treated as absent. The listings instead focus on in-unit laundry or a separate laundry room in some residences.
Parking is clearly advertised throughout the recent remarks, with numerous listings explicitly mentioning valet parking and several noting owner parking benefits such as "free valet parking" or "parking stall is included." The evidence is consistent across many agents and does not look like a one-off copy-paste error. This strongly supports that the building offers parking access of some kind.
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.
I searched for deeded, owned, or included parking stall language and found the opposite. Multiple listings describe valet parking, and one explicitly states there is no deeded parking.
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I looked for a stated monthly parking charge, rental amount, or additional parking cost. The listings confirm that parking is not always free and may require a monthly fee in some cases, but they do not specify the fee amount.
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 phrases like "parking waitlist," "waiting list," and "join waitlist for parking" and found nothing. The remarks focus on valet parking, free valet for owners, and occasional parking rights instead.
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I looked for key card, fob access, card reader, or electronic entry language in the public remarks. The listings mention concierge, doorman, valet, and 24-hour security, but not card/fob access. So there is no public-remarks evidence that this building has a card-based security system.
Security service is supported by both MLS history and at least one explicit remark. One listing states "24-hour security," and several others describe hotel-style staffed service, suggesting a real building-level security presence rather than a copy-paste typo.
I searched for explicit references to security patrol, roving security, or patrolled building service. The remarks do mention 24-hour security in one listing, but that is not the same as patrol service and no patrol wording appears. Therefore, there is no evidence from the public remarks to mark this feature true.
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Central AC is strongly supported for this building. Across the provided remarks, multiple listings explicitly mention "central air conditioning" or "central AC," and one also notes "Maintenance fee includes AC central," confirming the feature rather than just implying it. The evidence is consistent across many listings and does not look like a one-off agent error.
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Concrete appears to be a stable building-level characteristic for this property. The MLS history is nearly unanimous, and the current remarks across many agents focus on renovations and amenities without disputing construction type.
Double-wall construction is not supported by the current evidence. The remarks are consistently silent on this feature, so the sparse MLS checkmarks appear more likely to be erroneous than reflective of the building.
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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.
Steel frame is not supported by the evidence. Across many listings and agents, the remarks never describe steel-frame construction, which suggests the lone checkbox is likely a copy/paste error rather than a building-level feature.
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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Only 3 of 20 current MLS records include 'ABOGRO' and public remarks across the listings contain no mention of 'above ground' construction or materials. Given the low occurrence and lack of corroborating remarks (suggesting inconsistent checkbox use), there is insufficient evidence to treat 'above ground' as a reliable building-level feature.
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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 the public remarks for leasehold language such as 'lease expires,' 'ground lease ends,' 'leasehold expiring,' or any renewal/extension date, but found no explicit year. The remarks focus on renovations, hotel/rental program eligibility, and amenities rather than land tenure details.
I searched the public remarks for explicit VA loan eligibility language and found none. The listings repeatedly discuss hotel rental program eligibility, renovation fees, and valet parking, but nothing about VA approval.
I searched the remarks for insurance language suggesting the HOA provides full or walls-in coverage. The listings do not mention insurance coverage at all, so there is no evidence to support this feature from the public remarks.
Fire sprinklers appear to be a building-level feature supported by the MLS: 14 of 20 current listings include FIRSPR in amenities. The public remarks across listings do not explicitly say "fire sprinkler" or "sprinkler system," but the recurring MLS checkbox is consistent enough to treat this as present.
I looked for any indication that the building passed a fire/life safety evaluation, including FLSE-related wording and fire inspection language. Nothing in the remarks confirms this feature, so it remains unverified and is treated as not evidenced from the listings.
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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Ocean views are strongly supported throughout the building. Dozens of remarks explicitly say 'ocean view,' 'Pacific Ocean views,' 'direct ocean view,' and 'oceanfront' from multiple unit types and floors, indicating this is a core building feature rather than a copy-paste anomaly.
Mountain views are well supported across the building. Multiple listings mention 'mountain view,' 'Ko'olau Mountains,' 'Diamond Head,' and mixed ocean/mountain outlooks, showing this feature is genuinely available in some units.
Diamond Head views are clearly present in the building, though they are available only in some units. Current remarks explicitly say "Diamond Head view," "Diamond Head side," and "views of Diamond Head," confirming the feature across multiple listings. The evidence is strong and repeated by different agents, even if only a subset of units have this view.
City views are clearly supported by the current remarks. Many listings reference 'city views,' 'city skyline,' 'city lights,' or combined ocean/city views, suggesting this is a recurring and legitimate building-level offering.
Coastline views are supported by multiple listings, especially those describing 'coastline views,' 'southern coastline of Oahu,' and 'luxury coastal real estate.' While less common than ocean or city views, the evidence is consistent across several remarks.
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.
Sunset views are strongly supported, though not every unit has them. Numerous remarks say 'sunset views,' 'beautiful sunsets,' 'unobstructed west facing ocean and sunset views,' and even 'Friday night fireworks,' indicating the feature is real and widely marketed.
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The public remarks repeatedly confirm fireworks views from the building and from individual units/lanai. These are direct, not incidental, references to viewing Friday night fireworks from the residence.
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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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Resident manager is supported by 16 of 20 current MLS listings, which is fairly strong building-level evidence. The public remarks across the listings do not explicitly mention a resident manager, so this appears to rely more on MLS data than on descriptive copy in remarks.
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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.