There’s all sorts of travelers, tourists, backpackers, and the like that travel to Honolulu. Depending on your specific style, there’s a wide range of places to stay and ways to vacate while in and around Honolulu. The vast majority of hotels on oahu are located in Waikiki, however two other areas with a concentration of resorts are Turtle Bay Resort on the North shore and Ko Olina Resort with Ihilani Hotel, and the Disney Alani Resort Hotel located on the south west corner of Oahu.
THE HONEYMOONERS
The Honeymooners are those who want a celebratory romantic get-away, tend to be less price sensitive, enjoy great dining, desire full amenities and accessories, access to spa packages, easy to book tours, and truly enjoying every moment of domestic bliss in paradise.
The Royal Hawaiian
Rates around $400 per night
Book on www.royal-hawaiian.com
2259 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI
808-923-7311
Features: historically iconic beachfront resort, located on Waikiki beach, weekly luau, two outdoor pools, private beach, oceanfront Azure restaurant, beauty services, designer toiletries, near world’s best shopping and more.
The Kahala Hotel
Rates around $500 per night
5000 Kahala Avenue Honolulu, HI
Book on www.kahalaresort.com
808-739-8888
Features: set outside busy Waikiki in prestigious Kahala, luxurious dolphin pool, sandy white private beach, near Waialae golf course, first class dining, spa services, kids club, six dining options.
THE WELL-ENDOWED
The well-endowed vacationers want to come to Honolulu in luxury and class, more importantly, any want or need must be taken care of effortlessly and easily. The well-endowed are seeking a vacation that starts as good as it ends, for example being greeted with flowers and chocolates, spa services at the click of a button, jazzy lounges for wining and dining, and have the option to hit the links as well as the beach or infinity pool.
Halekulani
Rates around $760 per night
2199 Kalia Road Honolulu HI
Book on www.halekulani.com
866-599-6674
Features: Located on 5 acres of ocean front property, close to shopping centers, zoo, world famous Ala Wai Golf course, spa and jazz lounge, welcomed with fruit and chocolates, deep soaking tubs, furnished lanais, ballroom, limo service available.
Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk
Rates around $550 per night
223 Saratoga Road Honolulu HI
800-238-0767
Features: World-class Trump Tower Waikiki is 1 block from the ocean with a contemporary style, designer shops on Luxury Row, infinity pool, complimentary beach bag of towels, sunscreen, snack, water, marble baths, bar/lounge BLT Steak Restaurant, dry cleaning services, spa, premium bedding, championship golf courses near, surf school access.
Condos are also available to buy with studios starting at $400,00’s, 1 bedrooms at $800,000’s, 2 bedrooms $1,900,000’s, 3 bedrooms at $2,300,000’s and Penthouses at $10,000,000+.
The Kahala Hotel
5000 Kahala Avenue Honolulu, HI
www.kahalaresort.com
808-739-8888
Features: set outside busy Waikiki in prestigious Kahala, luxurious dolphin pool, sandy white private beach, near Waialae golf course, first class dining, spa services, kids club, six dining options.
Ritz Carlton Waikiki
The Ritz Carlton is currently under construction with a predicted completion year 2016. It will be a condotel – mixed hotel and condomenium usage. The Ritz is expected to become one of the more outstanding Honolulu condos.
THE BRADY BUNCHERS
The Brady Bunchers include Mom, Dad, sister, brother, Auntie, Uncle, cousins and more. If you want to bring the whole fam damly to Honolulu, there’s plenty of places that will accommodate your every need so you can vacate without worries. Let Mom get her massage and facial while Dad takes a morning surf, and the kids are having a blast at the supervised kiddie pool.
The Hilton Hawaiian Village
Rates around $250 per night
Book on www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com
2005 Kalia Road Honolulu HI
808-949-4321
Features: Camp Penguin is a half day or full day programs for kids 5-12, water sports in the lagoon, sailing, snorkeling, surfing, and whale watching packages available, in hotel dining, and family fireworks on Friday nights.
THE BACHELORETTES
The Bachelorettes are typically those who want sun, sun, sun and maybe care less about luxury and more about going home a bronzed beauty. As long as these bahama mamas have a Mai Tai in hand and Hawaiian Tropic oil in the other, their vacation is a success. Also, short walks to shopping strips and malls is a must. Lucky for them there are plenty of ocean front and beach access hotels and resorts for reasonable prices located on the world famous beaches of Honolulu such as Waikiki and Kuhio. We suggest taking a look at:
Aston Waikiki Hotel
Rates around $105 per night
Book on www.astonwaikikibeach.com
2570 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI
808-922-2511
Features: Across the street from Waikiki Beach, shopping within 4 blocks, fitness center passes, delivery meals, bars and restaurants near, Asian-style ambience
The Waikiki Grand Hotel
Rates around $115 per night
Ten-story hotel located across the street from Waikiki Beach and Kapiolani Park
134 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI
808-923-1814
Features: Across the street from Waikiki Beach, shopping nearby, restaurant and bar in hotel, surf school nearby, 10th floor sundeck view, European ambience
THE DEAL SEEKER
The deal seeker wants to experience Honolulu in style, luxury, but all on a reasonable budget. The deal seeker doesn’t want to be bothered by over-the-top amenities and unnecessary features, but enjoy a vacation in paradise that will leave them guilt free when all is said and paid for.
Aqua Resorts
16 resorts and hotels located on Oahu, 12 in Waikiki area
Rates around $70 to $300 per night (depending on resort)
Book on www.aquaresorts.com
866-406-2782
THE INDEPENDENTS
The independents are the people that prefer to do and see it all on their own. You may prefer to have a full size kitchen, no front desk check-in/check-out, and complete autonomy from having to wait for elevators and deal with other guests. Renting a short term apartment, condo, or house is your style and it’s easy to do in Honolulu!
www.vrbo.com
VRBO is a web based rental search for anywhere in the continental US. Here you can narrow down your apartment/condo/house search by price, location, and features to find the perfect place for you and your family.
www.airbnb.com
Airbnb is a world-wide website that functions as the middle-man between you and property owners to find short-term vacation rentals. This website is safe and reliable, allowing you to refine your search in several different ways.
THE BACKPACKER
The Backpacker is someone that jam packed a few t-shirts, board shorts, flip flops, and sunglasses into a pack that wishes to travel light and easy. Packing isn’t the only thing they want to keep light, but expenses as well. If you’re traveling to Honolulu on a budget and want to spend all your days hiking, surfing, and socializing the best place to stay is a low budge hostel or home-stay. You’ll also want to stay somewhere that’s central to all the buzz and beaches so racking up transportation costs is at an all time low. We suggest taking a look at:
Waikiki Beachside Hostel
Rates starting at $17.55 per night
Dorm style living
Book on www.waikikibeachsidehostel.com
2556 Lemon Road Honolulu, HI
808-923-9566