Away from the Big City
Although just about any point on the island is within an hour's drive from Honolulu, there's no reason that you have to stay in the Big City. Here are the accommodations you'll find on the southern and northern sides of Oahu:
Makaha Resort Golf Club: On the western leeward coast, about 45 minutes west of the Honolulu airport. Rooms from $109. 84-626 Makaha Valley Rd., Wai'anae, HI 96792 695-9544 1-866-576-6447 www.makaharesortgolfclub.com
Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina: About 25 minutes west of the Honolulu airport. Rooms from $250. 92-1001 Olani St., Kapolei, HI 96707 679-0079 1-800-932-2198 www.ihilani.com info@ihilani.com
Marriott's Ko Olina Beach Club: About 25 minutes west of the Honolulu airport. Rooms from around $230. 92-161 Waipahe Place, Kapolei, HI 96707 1-800-932-2198 www.marriott.com
Laie Inn: On the windward side next to the Polynesian Cultural Center. Rooms from $84. 55-109 Laniloa St., La'ie, HI 96762 293-9282 1-800-526-4562 www.laieinn.com laieinn@hawaii.rr.com
Turtle Bay Resort: On the beautiful North Shore beach-front. Rooms from $295. 57-091 Kamehameha Hwy., Kahuku, HI 96731 293-8811 1-800-203-3650 www.turtlebayresort.com tbrreservations@benchmarkmanagement.com
FAST FACT
Most Waikiki hotels are no more than 10 miles from the airport, but there are some hotels conveniently closer for those who have a long wait between connecting flights (for example, Honolulu Airport Hotel, Best Western Plaza Hotel, and the Pacific Marina Inn).
