By Nicholas Katers
Hotels in Hawaii
Hotels in Hawaii offer great views of the Pacific Ocean and close proximity to
beaches. Travelers heading to Hawaii for the first time may be tempted to stay close to Honolulu to make transit to and from the international airport easier. The Hawaiian Islands outside of Oahu are easy to reach by boat and charter plane, making accommodations at luxury hotels on Maui and Lanai possible.
Pacific Beach Hotel
The Pacific beach Hotel in Honolulu offers 837 king and double rooms in its Beach and Oceanarium towers. Every room features climate control, a digital phone, refrigerator, and a lanai or balcony. The hotel's Oceanarium has 400 native fish from 70 species for nature lovers trying to see ocean life up close. Neptune's Garden is an upscale restaurant in the hotel lobby that offers steak, lobster and drinks. The Hawaiian Rainforest Salon Spa helps guests relax between visits to attractions.
Pacific Beach Hotel
2490 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-1233
pacificbeachhotel.com
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Guests at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel choose garden, pool or ocean views when reserving their rooms. The hotel's 432 rooms feature authentic Hawaiian art as well as hand-sewn bedding to capture the island's culture. The Tiki Terrace Restaurant serves upscale seafood plates and desserts, and the Kaanapali Mixed Plate Restaurant is a buffet-style establishment. The free hula show features the music and dance styles of native Hawaiians.
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
2525 Kaanapali Parkway
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 661-0011
kbhmaui.com
Maui Coast Hotel
The Maui Coast Hotel's 265 rooms offer individual lanais, safes and refrigerators. The hotel contains luxurious amenities like outdoor Jacuzzis, free laundry machines, shuttle services to area attractions and an extensive gift shop. Spices Restaurant evolves from a breakfast and lunch buffet by day into an upscale restaurant for dinner. The Maui Coast Hotel hosts a nightly show of Hawaiian singing, dancing and instrumental music at the Tradewinds Poolside Cafe.
Maui Coast Hotel
2259 S. Kihei Road
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 874-6284
coasthotels.com/hotels/USA/hawaii/kihei/coast_maui/overview
Hotel Hana Maui and Honua Spa
Guests at the Hotel Hana Maui and Honua Spa choose from accommodations in the Plantation House, the Sea Ranch Cottages and Bay Cottages. The Plantation House features two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a kitchen, a bar and a library for vacationing couples and families. Each Sea Ranch Cottage features a lanai with lounge chairs, vaulted ceilings and a dining room table. Visitors staying in the Bay Cottages are treated to private gardens and large dining rooms.
Hotel Hana Maui and Honua Spa
5031 Hana Highway
Hana, HI 96713
(808) 248-8211
hotelhanamaui.com
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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