Find an affordable resort hotel in Waikiki by just stepping away from the beach. One of the area's landmark properties, the Queen Kapiolani Hotel offers not only resort amenities, but it also sits across from the spacious park of the same name. The hotel and the park were named after King David Kalakaua's queen. Relax in the free-form swimming pool on the third-floor deck, or enjoy a meal at the Garden Lanai restaurant. Choose an ocean-view room and watch the sunset from your private balcony. The most affordable rooms are the city view, but if you want to spend a bit more, book a deluxe studio. These units have kitchenettes and you can save money by eating in. The Queen Kapiolani offers discounts to military personnel, seniors and AAA members as well as various night free specials throughout the year. This hotel is only one block from Waikiki Beach.
Queen Kapiolani Hotel
150 Kapahulu Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
800-533-6970
queenkapiolani.com
Stay in your own beachfront bit of affordable paradise on Kauai's Coconut Coast. Choose an ocean-view or oceanfront room at this low-rise property and welcome the dawn from your furnished balcony. The beach along the property is great for long walks but the water is too rough to make it a good swimming beach. Instead, take a dip in the pool or soak in the hot tub and look out at the ocean at the same time. Book an island tour or a luau with the on-site activity consultants. Walk the two blocks to the Coconut Marketplace for a bit of shopping or a visit to a local restaurant.
Islander on the Beach
440 Aleka Place
Kapaa, HI 96746
808-822-7417
Combine your hotel stay in Maui with a bit of Hawaiian history when you stay at the Pioneer Inn. Not only will you lay your head in the same property that entertained Jack London, Spencer Tracy and Frank Sinatra, you will have the entire resort town of Lahaina at your feet. Despite its claim to fame, this century-old property is still one of the best bargains on Maui. Managed by the Best Western hotel chain, the remodeled guest rooms still feature the old-fashioned bathrooms, high ceilings and vintage furnishings. Rooms overlook Lahaina Harbor, a short 50 feet away, and the town. If you are looking for quiet, request a courtyard room or one overlooking the huge banyan tree next door. Lahaina is, after all, a party town. If you are looking for food, drink, music and song, you will not be disappointed.
Best Western Pioneer Inn
605 Wharf St.
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-661-3636
pioneerinnmaui.com
In the midst of historic Kailua-Kona town, the Kona Islander Inn & Hotel offers a resort-like setting at reasonable rates. Best of all, it is across the street from one of the sandy beaches right in town. While on the property enjoy manicured tropical gardens, swimming pool and hot tub and a place to hold an impromptu barbecue. The three-story inn offers units with ocean views, and all rooms come with furnished balconies. This is a laid-back, friendly resort with front desk personnel eager to tell you about their island paradise. You are even welcome to pick the bananas in the garden when they are ripe.
Kona Islander Inn Hotel
75-5776 Kuakini Highway
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-329-9393
konaislanderinnhotel.com
