Oahu has beautiful beachfront hotels.
The largest and most populous of the Hawaiian Islands, Oahu, known as "The Gathering Place," attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. With pristine beaches, fine dining, championship golf courses, art galleries, museums and unsurpassed natural beauty, the island epitomizes paradise for many vacationers. After a day of surfing, shopping, snorkeling or soaking in the sun, relax and enjoy a stay at one of Oahu's premier beachfront hotels.
Moana Surfrider Resort & Spa
Formerly the Sheraton Moana Surfrider, the Moana Surfrider Resort & Spa reopened in June 2007. It features a spa with 14 treatment rooms and fitness center, outdoor pool overlooking the beach, courtyard with chairs and umbrellas and the Banyan Veranda restaurant. Additional services include poolside bar, daily entertainment and tours of the historic hotel. Guestrooms are equipped with pillow-top mattresses, premium linens and bedding, complimentary toiletries and daily coffee, bathrobe, cable TV, mini fridge, coffee maker, iron, in-room safe and hair dryer. Rates for 2010 range from $480 to $799 per night.
Moana Surfrider Resort & Spa
2365 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-922-3111
moana-surfrider.com/
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina
Located on the western coast of Oahu, the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina considers itself to be one of the best beach resorts the island has to offer. With a spa, marina, tennis courts with ocean views, golf course, three restaurants, a lounge, two pools, four swimming lagoons and easy beach access, the resort has something for everyone. Every guestroom has an ocean, garden or mountain view and is equipped with marble bathroom, soaking tub, bathrobe, hair dryer, iron, cable flat screen TV and mini bar. Rates start at $239 as of 2010.
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina
92-1001 Olani St.
Kapolei, Oahu, HI 96707
808-679-0079
marriott.com/hotels/travel/hnljw-jw-marriott-ihilani-resort-and-spa-at-ko-olina/
Halekulani
Originally built in 1907 as a small residential hotel, the Halekulani is a beautiful, modern, upscale resort centrally located on five beachfront acres in Waikiki. Known for its Hawaiian hospitality and sparkling outdoor heated swimming pool overlooking the ocean, the 453-room hotel also offers easy beach access with umbrellas and chairs and bar service, rocking chairs on the veranda, on-site clothing and jewelry boutiques, gift shops, spa, ballroom, three restaurants and three cocktail lounges. Additional amenities include fitness and business centers, laundry and dry-cleaning facilities, bakery, florist, print shop and meeting rooms. The well-appointed and spacious guest suites, most with ocean views, range in size from 519 to 720 square feet and feature private terrace, wet bar, cable LCD HDTV, an entertainment center, Westin signature beds, high-speed Internet access and complimentary chocolates and water bottles. The resort's average nightly rate for a standard room is about $460 as of 2010. Valet parking costs an additional $33 per night.
Halekulani
2199 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-2311
halekulani.com/
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