The White Sands Hotel in Waikiki is a fun little boutique accommodation that is inconspicuously located at 431 Nohonani Street (view distance from HNL). With its lobby hidden behind a tunnel of dark brown bamboo, arriving guests are often surprised at the oasis that awaits. But despite what the affordable property has to offer, there […]
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The Marriott brand is a dominant fixture among hotels and resorts in Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach community. Properties range from high-dollar upscale to budget-friendly convenience. The Courtyard by Marriott hotel located on the corner of Kuhio Avenue at 400 Royal Hawaiian Avenue (view location) is right down the middle, offering visitors an affordable resort experience. Notwithstanding […]
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The Marriott Vacation Club, Waikiki, opened on October of 2024, making it one of the newest and most modernized timeshare properties on the island of Oahu. Furthermore, its location at 2080 Kalakaua Avenue (view distance from airport) which places it in a distinguishing area of Honolulu’s busy resort community. As a Marriott timeshare, it comes with […]
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The Polynesian Residences is located at the far western end of the Waikiki Beach resort community at 2131 Kalākaua Avenue (view distance from airport). It’s one of those places you wouldn’t know was there if you hadn’t booked a stay for your upcoming vacation. But despite its subtle entryway and discreet demeanor, the property has […]
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The Backpackers Vacation Inn and Plantation Village is one of the few affordable places to stay on the North Shore of Oahu. It’s also one of the only places to stay unless you know a guy who knows a girl who has a cousin with a room to rent for a week or two. You […]
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Because visitors have grown tired of crowds and resort fees associated with typical hotels and resorts in Waikiki Beach, bed & breakfasts have seen a resurgence in popularity. They are willing to forgo the amenities of gyms, spas, ukulele lessons, and onsite dining to enjoy the serenity that Hawaiian paradise is supposed to offer. It’s […]
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The Manoa Valley Inn is located at 2001 Vancouver Drive near the University of Hawaii which is approximately a 25-30 minute drive from Honolulu International Airport (HNL). It is somewhat like the North Shore’s Ke Iki Beach Bungalows in that it’s a charming gem that is not affiliated with any hotels and resorts. This is […]
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The Beach Waikiki Boutique Hostel is located at 2569 Cartwright Road just off of Kapahulu Avenue in Waikiki Beach, near the Honolulu Zoo, Kapiolani Park, and many other area attractions. Unlike other hostels, “The Beach” offers a more upscale (for a lack of better words) take on the concept. Yet despite being the most distinguished […]
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The DoubleTree Alana (by Hilton) Waikiki Hotel is a nice departure from the highly densified rows of hotels that are jammed into the main Waikiki area. Its location at 1956 Ala Moana Boulevard (view location) places the property (and your party) in a recently revitalized area of the resort community that is close to oceanfront fun […]
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The Waikiki Central Hotel is located at 2431 Prince Edward Street (view here) which is about a 25-35 minute drive depending on the time of your Honolulu International Airport (HNL) arrival. As the name indicates, the budget-conscious hotel is about as centrally located as it gets. What you lose in aesthetics and amenities (for which […]
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