Where to Stay & Oahu Areas
Hotels Near the Hawaii Convention Center (2026): Measured Walks & Costs
The hotels closest to the Hawaii Convention Center at 1801 Kalakaua Ave, with walking times we measured, picks by budget, the…
Articles by Hotel Tip Waikiki Editorial Team
Room Types, Suites & Families
Pet-Friendly Hotels in Waikiki (2026): 12 Verified Policies & Fees
Twelve Waikiki hotels whose pet policies we checked on their own websites in November 2026: fees from $0 to $300, weight limits,…
No Resort Fees & Logistics
Cheapest Time to Stay in Waikiki: Hotel Prices by Month (2026)
When Waikiki hotels are cheapest and most expensive, month by month, from the state's official hotel performance reports, with…
Where to Stay & Oahu Areas
Thanksgiving in Waikiki 2026: Hotel Buffets, Turkey Trot and Parade
Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Waikiki on November 26, 2026, with verified hotel buffet prices, plus the Turkey Trot, the…
Room Types, Suites & Families
Adults-Only Hotels in Oahu (2026): The Honest Answer and Best Picks
Oahu has no adults-only hotel in 2026: Romer House now welcomes all ages. Here are the island's adults-only pools with verified…
Room Types, Suites & Families
Best Waikiki Hotels for Nightlife (2026): Bars, Live Music & Noise
The best Waikiki hotels for nightlife, mapped to the bar scene: hotel bars with live music, beachfront bars, the late spots on…
Things to Do
How Many Days in Oahu? 3, 5, 7 or 10 Days Compared (2026)
How many days you need in Oahu: a decision table for 3, 5, 7 and 10 days, state data on how long visitors stay, when a split…
No Resort Fees & Logistics
How Much Does a Trip to Oahu Cost? 2026 Budgets for 5 and 7 Nights
What a 5- or 7-night Oahu trip really costs in 2026 for a couple and a family of four at budget, mid-range and luxury levels:…
No Resort Fees & Logistics
Do You Need a Car in Oahu? Real 2026 Costs vs Bus, Trolley & Rideshare
Not for Waikiki, Honolulu, Diamond Head or Pearl Harbor, but yes for the North Shore, Kailua and a Ko Olina stay. A car parked…
Where to Stay & Oahu Areas
Waikiki vs Kailua: Where to Stay on Oahu in 2026 (Rental Rules)
Kailua has no hotels and only 48 permitted short-stay rentals, so most visitors should base in Waikiki and day-trip. Here are…
Hotel & Tower Comparisons
Ritz-Carlton Residences vs Ka Laʻi Waikiki (2026): Which Suite Hotel?
Two condo-style luxury towers with kitchens, a few blocks apart. We compare suites, laundry, pools, beach access, the $0 vs $40…
Hotel & Tower Comparisons
Sheraton Waikiki vs Royal Hawaiian (2026): Which Next-Door Resort?
The Sheraton Waikiki and the Royal Hawaiian sit side by side, share one pool and charge the same $52 fee. We compare who can use…
Room Types, Suites & Families
Oahu Hotels With Kids Clubs (2026): Ages, Hours & Real Prices
Every hotel kids club on Oahu checked for 2026: the free clubs at Aulani and the Four Seasons in Ko Olina, the Poppins-run…
Hotel & Club Level Reviews
Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club Review 2026: Villas, Lagoon & Real Cost
A renter's review of Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club: how non-owners book it, villa sizes from 920 to 1,800 sq ft, the Naiʻa…
Hotel & Club Level Reviews
DoubleTree Alana Waikiki Review (2026): Fees, Points & Location
Our 2026 review of DoubleTree by Hilton Alana – Waikiki Beach: the $35 resort charge ($41.55 with tax), $55 valet, room sizes,…
Hotel & Club Level Reviews
Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Review 2026: Cirque, Fees & Best Rooms
Our 2026 review of the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel: the $42 resort fee ($49.86 with tax), $55 valet, which floors see…
Hotel & Club Level Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Waikiki Review (2026): Breakfast, Fees & Parking
Our 2026 Holiday Inn Express Waikiki review: the free hot breakfast, the $33 amenity fee ($39.17 with tax, rising in 2027), $49…
Hotel & Club Level Reviews
Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach Review (2026): Free Breakfast, Fees & Points
Our 2026 Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach review: the free breakfast, the $42 destination fee ($49.86 with tax), $60 valet, which rooms…
Hotel & Club Level Reviews
Luana Waikiki Review (2026): Kitchen Suites, Fees & Beach Walk
A researched 2026 review of Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites by Fort DeRussy Park: which rooms have a two-burner kitchenette or a…
Hotel & Club Level Reviews
Wayfinder Waikiki Review (2026): 21+ Rule, Rooms, Fees & Beach Walk
A researched 2026 review of Wayfinder Waikiki, the former Waikiki Sand Villa on the Ala Wai Canal: the 21+ check-in rule, what…
Hotel & Tower Comparisons
Four Seasons Oahu vs Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay (2026): Which to Book?
Calm Ko Olina lagoon or wild North Shore surf? We compare the Four Seasons Oahu and The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay on room…
Hotel & Tower Comparisons
Hyatt Hotels in Waikiki (2026): All 3 World of Hyatt Hotels Ranked
Oahu's only three Hyatt hotels are all in Waikiki. We compare Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric and Hyatt Place on fees with 18.712%…
Room Types, Suites & Families
Waikiki Hotels for Large Groups (2026): Best Suites for 8–20 People
Where 8 to 20 people can stay together in Waikiki: suites that sleep 8 to 10, condo-hotels with kitchens and free parking, the…
Room Types, Suites & Families
Waikiki Ocean View Hotels Under $300 (2026): 7 Picks & Rooms to Book
Seven Waikiki hotels where an ocean-view room realistically prices under $300 a night before tax, the exact category to book at…