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Top tips for finding Honolulu hotel deals
If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Honolulu, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper hotels in Honolulu in September and May.
Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Honolulu if you stay on a Tuesday. The opposite is true for, Sunday, which is usually the most expensive day.
Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Honolulu hotel.
The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Honolulu found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $28, while the most expensive was $494.
How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their hotel in Honolulu for 8 days.
If you’re interested in hotels that are close to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), there are a few different options for you to choose from. The Airport Honolulu Hotel is a nice choice that is less than 10-minutes’ drive from the airport and has a 24-hour business center.
Those who would like to visit a variety of museums, monuments, and sites during their trip will want to look for hotels in Honolulu that are in the Waikiki area, such as the stylish Kuhio Banyan Club. There are many things to see in this part of Honolulu, including the Royal Palace, the Honolulu Museum of Art, and the King Kamehameha Statue.
Visitors who love to golf will want to look for hotels just north of Honolulu, as this will put you a short drive from the Royal Hawaiian Golf Club. The Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel is a chic place to stay that’s not far from here.
For recreational opportunities, such as hiking, stay somewhere close to the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve. The Pacific Marina Inn is less than a 15-minute drive from here and is also a four-minute drive from Honolulu Harbor and a seven-minute drive from Pearl Harbor.
Travelers who want to go shopping will want to opt for lodging that’s within reach of the Ala Moana Center, an upscale shopping mall with numerous stores to choose from. Honolulu's Serenity & Peace 2 Miles from Waikiki is less than five-minutes’ drive from the mall and has a lush and beautiful property.
If you’re looking for a 5-star hotel, then your best bet is searching for hotels in Waikiki, the area is home to a large selection of luxury hotels right by the beach, including The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Hotel. The Waikiki hosts the largest concentration of hotels in the city, so you can still find a good deal in this area, as long as a short walk to the beach doesn’t bother you.
The city’s top areas might not be known for cheap hotels but you can find good Honolulu hotel deals if you start planning your trip a bit in advance.
For cheap hotels in Honolulu, you can try Pagoda Hotel in Ala Moana or the Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel in Kaka’Ako. Keep in mind, however, you will likely have to sacrifice a beachfront view, and options in these areas are somewhat limited, despite being budget-friendly. These areas are a little closer to attractions like the Aloha Stadium and Honolulu Zoo, but a little further inland from the beachfront hotels and resorts in Waikiki.
Salt Lake is the closest neighborhood to Honolulu International Airport, but if you also want to visit the city center, keep in mind that most hotels in Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu are within a 20-minute drive from the airport by way of the Queen Liliuokalani Freeway. If you need accommodations close to the airport, the Best Western The Plaza Hotel is reasonably priced and has an outdoor pool.
If you need to get from hotels in Waikiki Beach to the Honolulu Zoo or other attractions in Honolulu, you can hire a car or use the city’s bus service. Known to locals as TheBus, there are 100 different routes, so it is possible to get just about anywhere in the city, no matter which hotel you end up booking. The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club and the Ohana Waikiki Malia by Outrigger are hotels very close to bus stations in the Waikiki area.
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If you’re interested in staying in a particularly scenic part of Honolulu, you’ll want to look for hotels that are right by the coast. There’s the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, which is just steps from the Waikiki Beach Walk and less than a 10-minute walk from the Royal Hawaiian Center.
Families may want to stay somewhere close to Kuli’ou’ou Beach Park, which has plenty of grass and is known for its calm waters, making it a great place for children to play. The Kahala Hotel & Resort will put you just a short drive from here.
To be close to where some of the city’s most popular bars are located, try to stay somewhere in downtown Honolulu. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki is a nice choice that’s within walking distance of many places where you can enjoy a drink.
Anyone who is hoping to travel on a budget can always look for hotels on the west side of the city, as this area is known for being quite affordable. The City-view studio with balcony - mere steps from Waikiki beaches, is an inexpensive choice that is still centrally located.
Many of the hotels in Honolulu offer an all-inclusive option for guests. The Ohana Waikiki East by Outrigger and the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort are good options, and they will keep you right next to the action. The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club with its poolside bar and on-site entertainment is also a good choice.
Many Honolulu hotels are kid-friendly and offer deals for family stays. Families might consider the Aqua Ohia Waikiki, which provides bright, conveniently located units that come with a kitchen and have their own balconies for sunset and sunrise views over the beach. The Inn on the Park Honolulu also offers spacious apartments with kitchens and a free airport shuttle.
Many Honolulu hotels located in Waikiki have a spa within their facilities. The Ala Moana Hotel in Waikiki is an upscale resort right by the beach with an excellent spa; it also offers a hot tub area and other luxury amenities. The Sheraton Waikiki is another good option if you’re looking for spa services; lie back and relax by the hotel’s gorgeous infinity pool while you wait for your appointment.
Hawaii is on the list of countless honeymooners and most Waikiki hotel resorts will do their best to create happy memories that will last a lifetime. The Halekulani is a great option for lovers. This airy, modern, 5-star hotel boasts a world-class spa, poolside cabanas and a locale right on the beach. The Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head provides a quieter option away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist crowds, without sacrificing any of the luxury.
The average price of a double room in Honolulu is $455 per night. In the last 3 days, KAYAK found great deals as cheap as $74 per night.
Hotels are safe environments for travelers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Honolulu. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
KAYAK users found rooms for tonight for a cheap as $74 in the last 3 hours. 3-star hotel rooms have been found from $74, and 4-star hotels from $153.
Looking to spend the weekend in Honolulu? Here are the best deals found by KAYAK users within the last 72 hours: 3-star hotels from $136 and 4-star hotels from $177. The cheapest deal overall was for $136 per night.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighborhood, which allows you to pick the central Honolulu districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Honolulu city center.
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