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- Country: United States
- State: Hawaii
- Population: 905,601U.S. Census Bureau: Honolulu County Population Finder (2007)
- Currency: U.S. dollar
- Area code: 808
- Time zone: HST
- Average climate: 70°F - 85°F year-roundFrommer's: When to Go to Oahu
- 11.962% hotel taxFrommer's: Oahu Hotels Overview
- Third-largest island in the Hawaiian chainTravel Travel Travel: 15 Fascinating Facts About Oahu
- Most visited Hawaiian IslandTravel Travel Travel: 15 Fascinating Facts About Oahu
- The island is formed from the remnants of two large shield volcanoesBest Places Hawaii: Oahu: Essential Facts
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According to Frommer's, Oahu has the "widest" selection of accommodations of all the Hawaiian islands, ranging from luxury hotels to "quaint" bed and breakfasts.Frommer's: Oahu Hotels Overview
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Prices on this page are subject to change.Luxury Stay
Featured on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and the Travel + Leisure 500, the Halekulani is "lavish" yet "intimate."Concierge.com: Halekulani- Location: Mid-Waikiki
- Rates: $410 - $6,300Halekulani: Room Rates
- Phone: 800-367-2343, 808-923-2311
- Amenities: Marble vanities, cable television, DVD/CD entertainment centers, free Internet connection, daily newspaper, cotton robesHalekulani: Guest Rooms
- Hotel services: Business center, freshwater pool, gym with fitness classesHalekulani: Facilities
- Check-in: 3 p.m.Halekulani: Room Rates
- Check-out: 12 p.m.Halekulani: Room Rates
- $22 parkingFrommer's: Halekulani
Affordable Stay
The Diamond Head Bed & Breakfast is praised by Frommer's for its "quiet, relaxing" atmosphere and "airy" rooms.Frommer's: Diamond Head Bed & Breakfast- Location: Diamond Head end of Waikiki
- Rates: $130 - $145Diamond Head Bed and Breakfast: Grampa's Apartment
- Phone: 808-923-3360
- Amenities: TV, fridgeFrommer's: Diamond Head Bed & Breakfast
- Check-in: After 3 p.m.Diamond Head Bed and Breakfast: General Info
- Check-out: 11 a.m.Diamond Head Bed and Breakfast: General Info
- All rooms are non-smoking; smoking is permitted on lanaiDiamond Head Bed and Breakfast: General Info
- No air conditioningDiamond Head Bed and Breakfast: General Info
- Free parkingFrommer's: Diamond Head Bed & Breakfast
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Oahu Luxury Hotels
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- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List: "[T]his Waikiki Beach mainstay enjoys 'a prime location' close to Kalakaua Avenue's shopping, restaurants, and nightlife."
- Travel + Leisure 500 Winner: "The ultimate Waikiki setting, with exceptional service."
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Here's the ultimate heavenly Hawaii vacation. Halekulani translates as 'House Befitting Heaven' -- an apt description of this luxury resort..."
- Fodor's Choice: "From the moment you step inside the lobby, the attention to detail and service wraps you in luxury. Spacious guest rooms, artfully appointed in marble and wood, have ocean views and extra large lanai."
- Zagat Well-Rated: "'All staff members mysteriously know your name' at this 'diamond on the beach' that's 'an island of peace in Waikiki's cauldron of confusion.'"
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- Concierge.com Recommendation: "Throughout, the dominant color -used for walls, sheets, towels, robes, and soap -is bubble-gum pink. The effect is delightfully campy..."
- Travel + Leisure 500 Winner: "An oasis of serenity in busy Waikiki."
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Hidden among blooming gardens within the concrete jungle of Waikiki is this flamingo-pink oasis of luxury."
- Zagat Well-Rated: "[T]his oceanfront 'pink palace' offers 'a stroll back through history' with the 'island's best mai tais', 'beautiful sunsets' above 'gentle lapping waves' and 'spacious' facilities..."
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|hotel_name=Kahala Hotel & Resort |url=http://www.kahalaresort.com/ |address=5000 Kahala Avenue |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96816 |country=United States |phone=800-367-2525, 808-739-8888 |fax= |price=$395 - $4,000 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=Kahala+Resort&near=Kahala,+HI&ie=UTF8&ll=21.272699,-157.77719&spn=0.032833,0.067635&z=15&iwloc=A&om=1 }}
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List: "The property has the feel of an upmarket all-inclusive: There are five on-site restaurants; plenty of pampering available in the five private Spa Suites; and every kind of water sport imaginable on the 800-foot beach."
- Travel + Leisure 500 Winner: "Luxurious seclusion in a posh neighborhood minutes from Honolulu's lively downtown."
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "All guest rooms feature 19th-century mahogany reproductions, teak parquet floors with hand-loomed Tibetan rugs, overstuffed chairs, canopy beds covered with soft throw pillows, and works by local artists adorning the grass-cloth-covered walls."
- Zagat Well-Rated: "'Apartment-sized rooms with mahogany poster beds and 450-thread-count sheets', a 'mesmerizing dolphin lagoon'... and a 'gorgeous beach' make this... 'the gold standard' on Oahu."
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|hotel_name=Turtle Bay Resort |url=http://www.turtlebayresort.com |address=57-091 Kamehameha Highway |city=Kahuku |state=HI |postal_code=96731 |country=United States |phone=800-203-3650, 808-293-6000 |fax=808-293-9147 |price=$440 - $2,400 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Turtle+Bay+Resort&near=57091+Kamehameha+Highway,+Kahuku,+HI++96731&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=12&ll=21.666681,-157.959023&spn=0.272482,0.189171&om=1&iwloc=A }}
- Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "All the rooms have ocean views and balconies. The renovated rooms feature marble floors and countertops in the bathroom, good reading lamps over the beds, and comfy bedding."
- Fodor's Choice: "If you prefer a vacation home, Turtle Bay's gated community, the Ocean Villas, offers three- and four-bedroom units with plenty of cushy accoutrements and a host of amenities, from private butlers to chefs to in-home spa treatments."
- Concierge.com Recommendation: "The on-site amenities include the new restaurant, Ola, a golf course, a surf school, tennis courts, and the posh Spa Luana, where guests can indulge in pineapple pedicures and macadamia-nut body scrubs."
- Zagat Well-Rated: "'Watch the sea turtles and the surfers' from your balcony at this 'North Shore hideaway' where the 'spacious rooms' offer 'spectacular views'..."
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|hotel_name=Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort |url=http://www.marriottwaikiki.com |address=2552 Kalakaua Avenue |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=808-922-6611, 800-367-5370 |fax=808-921-5255 |price=$340 - $2,500 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Marriott+Waikiki+Beach&near=2552+Kalakaua+Ave,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.272599,-157.823271&spn=0.008538,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=D }}
- Fodor's Choice: "Rooms in the Kealohilani Tower are some of the largest in Waikiki, and the Paokalani Tower's Diamond Head-side rooms offer breathtaking views of the crater and Kapi'olani Park."
- Frommer's Recommended: "This 1,310 room hotel... offers a lot -- a terrific location just across the street from Waikiki Beach, great restaurants (renowned Maui chef D. K. Kodama's Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar and d.k. Steakhouse), a terrific spa, and nightly entertainment."
- Zagat Well-Rated: "Life is a luau at this massive Marriott 'on the main drag' of Honolulu, 'a high-rise complex' with 'comfortable' rooms in two towers."
Oahu Moderate Hotels
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|hotel_name=Aqua Bamboo & Spa |url=http://www.aquaresorts.com/aqua%2Dbamboo/ |address=2425 Kuhio Avenue |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=866-406-2782, 808-922-7777 |fax=808-922-9473 |price=$98 - $850 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Aqua+Bamboo+and+Spa&near=2425+Kuhio+Avenue,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.276848,-157.823657&spn=0.008538,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=B }}
- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "The rooms are stylish and functional with modern furniture, marble bathrooms, and with kitchenettes or kitchens. The location is good, too -- it's within walking distance to numerous restaurants, shopping, and the Honolulu Zoo, and just 3 minutes to the beach."
- New York Times Pick: "A block from Waikiki Beach this accommodation is sleek and chic, with kitchenettes and a tropical-urban Asian ambiance."
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)
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|hotel_name=Waikiki Joy |url=http://www.resortquesthawaii.com/hawaii/propertyOverview.do?propertyGroupId=25561 |address=320 Lewers Street |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=877-997-6667, 808-923-2300 |fax=808-924-4010 |price=$185 - $310 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Waikiki+Joy+Hotel&near=320+Lewers+Street,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.280307,-157.829536&spn=0.008538,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=A }}
- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Tucked away, down a narrow path on a side street, this hidden jewel offers not only outstanding personal service but also a Bose entertainment system and a Jacuzzi in every room!"
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)
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|hotel_name=Waikiki Parc |url=http://www.waikikiparchotel.com |address=2233 Helumoa Road |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=800-422-0450, 808-921-7272 |fax= |price=$205 - $415 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Waikiki+Parc+Hotel&near=2233+Helumoa+Road,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.278668,-157.830909&spn=0.008538,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=A }}
- Concierge.com Recommendation: "The rooms, with their minimalist dark-wood-and-white-fabric decor, are comfortable; the deluxe ocean-vista rooms have balconies with stunning views over the Halekulani to the sea."
- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Just 100 yards from the beach, this hotel is for people who want a taste of the Halekulani's elegance, grace, and style but at a more reasonable price."
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)
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|hotel_name=The New Otani Hotel |url=http://www.kaimana.com/ |address=2863 Kalakaua Avenue |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=800-356-8264, 808-923-1555 |fax= |price=$160 - $1,280 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=New+Otani+Kaimana+Beach+Hotel&near=2863+Kalakaua+Ave,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.263131,-157.820599&spn=0.008539,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=A }}
- New York Times Pick: "This hotel is well located on a great city beach, across from Kapiolani Park and close to the Waikiki Aquarium and the zoo."
- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "The Waikiki-side guest rooms are tiny but tastefully decorated in pale pastels; they open onto large lanais with ocean and park views."
- TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)
Oahu Affordable Hotels
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|hotel_name=Diamond Head Bed & Breakfast |url=http://www.diamondheadbnb.com/index.html |address=3240 Noela Drive |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=808-923-3360 |fax=808-923-3360 |price=$130 - $145 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Diamond+Head+Bed+and+Breakfast&near=3240+Noela+Drive,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.26562,-157.813132&spn=0.008539,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=A }}
- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Staying here is like venturing back 50 years to a time when kamaaina (native-born) families built huge houses with airy rooms opening onto big lanais and tropical gardens."
- TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)
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|hotel_name=Ke Iki Beach Bungalows |url=http://www.keikibeach.com |address=59-579 Ke Iki Road |city=Sunset Beach |state=HI |postal_code=96712 |country=United States |phone=866-638-8229, 808-638-8829 |fax= |price=$135 - $230 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=+59-579+Ke+Iki+Road,++Sunset+Beach+,+Hawaii&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=28.07054,58.491211&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&om=1&iwloc=addr }}
- Frommer's Recommended: "Prices have gone up, but considering the units are snuggled on a large lot, each with its own 200-foot stretch of white-sand beach between two legendary surf spots -- Waimea Bay and Banzai Pipeline -- the units are still affordable."
- Lonely Planet Selection: "The 12 units are not lavish, but are smartly decorated and comfortable."
- TripAdvisor 4.5 Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)
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|hotel_name=Royal Grove Hotel |url=http://www.royalgrovehotel.com |address=161 Uluniu Avenue |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=808-923-7691 |fax=808-922-7508 |price=$55 - $70 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Royal+Grove&near=161+Uluniu+Avenue,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.276328,-157.8237&spn=0.008538,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=A }}
- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "What you get here is old-fashioned aloha in cozy accommodations along the lines of Motel 6 -- basic and clean."
- TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)
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|hotel_name=The Breakers |url=http://www.breakers-hawaii.com/home.html |address=250 Beach Walk |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=800-426-0494, 808-923-3181 |fax= |price=$120 - $245 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Breakers&near=250+Beach+Walk,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.280057,-157.83107&spn=0.008538,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=A }}
- Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Its six buildings are set around a pool and a tropical garden blooming with brilliant red and yellow hibiscus; wooden jalousies and shoji doors further the tropical ambiance."
- TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)
Oahu Hostels
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|hotel_name=Hokondo Waikiki Beachside Hostel |url=http://www.waikikibeachsidehostel.com/ |address=2556 Lemon Road |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=866-478-3888, 808-923-9566 |fax=808-923-9599 |price=$25.90 - $58.08 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Beachside+Hostel+Waikiki&near=2556+Lemon+Road,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.272299,-157.821683&spn=0.008538,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=A }}
- Hostelworld.com 74% Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)
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|hotel_name=Polynesian Hostel Beach Club |url=http://www.hostelhawaii.com |address=2584 Lemon Road |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=808-922-1340 |fax=808-262-2817 |price=$23 - $92 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Polynesian+Hostel&near=2584+Lemon+Road,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.271919,-157.821436&spn=0.008538,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=A }}
- Hostelz.com Review: "While not completely spotless, the hostel makes up for its negatives with the price and friendly social atmosphere."
- Hostelworld.com 70% Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)
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|hotel_name=Seaside Hawaiian Hostel Waikiki |url=http://www.seasidehawaiianhostel.com |address=419 Seaside Avenue |city=Honolulu |state=HI |postal_code=96815 |country=United States |phone=866-924-3303, 808-924-3303 |fax=808-923-2111 |price=$22 - $58 |map_url=http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=Seaside+Hawaiian+Hostel&near=419+Seaside+Avenue,+Honolulu,+HI++96815&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=17&ll=21.280447,-157.826843&spn=0.008538,0.005912&om=1&iwloc=A }}
- Hostelz.com Review: "The hostel has a relaxed atmosphere and most travelers hang out in the nice banyan courtyard or at the computers."
- Hostelworld.com 84% Rating (Note: Community Rating; Subject to Change)

