The city name Honolulu means "sheltered bay" in Hawaiian.
Honolulu is Hawaii's state capital, and also one of the most populated cities in the Hawaiian Islands. The city of Honolulu has something for everyone including fun family attractions, exceptional beaches, and a variety of restaurants, discount hotels and sightseeing tours. Delve into Hawaii's history and visit traditional landmarks like the island's palaces, statues and churches, or visit Waikiki Beach and enjoy a variety of water sports available, including surfing, swimming, snorkeling, parasailing and bodyboarding.
Waikiki
Just a few steps from Waikiki, the Banana Bungalow is the closest hotel to the beach and many of Honolulu's attractions. It offers discount rooms and suites for travelers including multiple person dorm rooms, semi-private rooms and one-bedroom suites. The hotel's featured amenities include an Internet cafe, water sports activity rentals, laundry facilities, 24-hour front desk security, air conditioning, private patio's, color TV, and a convenient restaurant and deli right next to the beach. The Banana Bungalow staff also can book moped and car rentals for guests, as well as a variety of scenic tours of the Honolulu area.
Banana Bungalow Waikiki
2556 Lemon Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-9566
bananabungalow.com
Aloha Inns at Plumeria
This two-story, 85-room, apartment-style hotel is perfect for any visitor expecting to stay in the Honolulu area for a week or more. The Aloha Inns at Plumeria also is convenient for anyone who's making a move to Hawaii, and needs a place to live while they are getting settled in the area. The hotel is made up of three- to five-bedroom apartments, each with a shared bathroom and kitchen. Guests can expect to share their apartment with up to three to five other guests, but will have a lockable private bedroom in the apartment. Amenities of the hotel include all utilities paid, free Internet access, weekly housekeeping service, ceiling fans, a barbecue area, refrigerators and cable television.
Aloha Inns at Plumeria
1111 Piikoi St.
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-596-2080
alohainns.net
Waikiki Beachside Hostel
The Waikiki Beachside Hostel is the largest accommodation of its kind in all of Hawaii. This type of hotel is perfect for large groups vacationing together, and offers discount dorm rooms as well as private and semi-private suites. Super-saver specials at the Waikiki Beachside include a free seventh night upon booking a weekly stay, and free daily meal tickets good for one breakfast, lunch or dinner. Other free amenities the hotel offers include Internet access, local calls, coffee or tea, and hotel sponsored activities and rentals.
Waikiki Beachside Hostel
2556 Lemon Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
866-478-3888
waikikibeachsidehostel.com
The Big Surf Hotel
Locally-owned and operated since 1972, The Big Surf Hotel is the ideal discount hotel for families. Located in the heart of Waikiki, the hotel features 16 floors and 47 rooms, including small studio's, mountain-view studios for single or double occupancy, and ocean-view suites that can accommodate up to four people. All rooms of the hotel offer the following amenities including in-room coffeemakers and refrigerators, cable TV, daily housekeeping and smoke alarms. Select hotel rooms have either a terrace or balcony with ocean or mountain views. Nearby attractions guests can enjoy are Honolulu's Friday night fireworks display, which can be seen from the hotel's courtyard; Ala Moana Shopping Center; The Waikiki Aquarium; and the Honolulu Zoo.
The Big Surf Hotel
1690 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-946-6525
bigsurfhonolulu.com
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