Stay at an oceanfront hotel on one of Hawaii's Pacific coastlines.
The crystal blue Pacific Ocean waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands attracts tourists to beachfront hotels during every season of the year. The moderate temperatures in Hawaii range from the 70s to the 80s, according to the Country Studies website, which allows for year-round swimming and surfing activities. Many of Hawaii's oceanfront hotels are within 30 minutes of inland recreation areas, such as the Hilo Forest Reserve on the "Big Island" and Haleakala National Park on Maui.
Outrigger Reef on the Beach
The Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel is on Waikiki Beach in the Greater Honolulu area. This beachfront hotel is within 10 minutes of Kapiolani Park on the Waikiki Beach's southern end. This urban recreation area is home to Queen's Beach Surf Beach, the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Shell, an outdoor amphitheater for live music concerts. Avid golfers who stay at Outrigger are only a five-minute drive from the 18-hole Ala Wai golf course. Hiking and mountain climbing opportunities are available at Diamond Head, an oceanfront peak less than 20 minutes from the hotel.
Outrigger is only a 10-minute walk from off-site restaurants and shops at the Royal Hawaiian Center in Waikiki Beach. The hotel also provides shops and restaurants inside the hotel, such as the Shore Bird restaurant, which offers seafood cuisine with scenic views of the ocean from the dining area. Other amenities include a beachside swimming pool and the Serenity Spa, which offers poolside massage therapy sessions and body treatments.
Outrigger Reef on the Beach
2169 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
866-733-6420
outriggerreef-onthebeach.com
Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa
Situated on the eastern coast of Maui island, the luxurious Hotel Hana-Maui faces the shores of Hana Bay and is only a short walk from surfing activities and the resort's private beach. This hotel has been given a four-diamond rating by AAA and features a lawn with an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the ocean. The lawn can also be used for private events, such as banquets and wedding ceremonies. Honua Spa, the hotel's spa facility, provides massage therapies, body treatments and facials. On-site dining is available at the Hana Ranch Restaurant, which serves Polynesian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
The hotel is only a five-minute walk from off-site beach activities and walking paths at the oceanfront Hana Beach Park. A possible day trip from the hotel is a 30-minute drive to the Hana Forest Reserve in Haleakala National Park. This inland recreation area features hiking trails and opportunities for seeing exotic wildlife species, including the Hawaiian Monk Seal and the Hawaiian honeycreeper bird.
Hotel Hana-Maui and Honua Spa
5031 Hana Highway
Hana, Maui, HI 96713
808-248-8211
hotelhanamaui.com
Kona Tiki Hotel
The Kona Tiki Hotel is on the Hawaii Island, also referred to by the locals as the "Big Island," and faces the Pacific Ocean on the island's western coast. This hotel is approximately 30 minutes from the inland recreation area the Hilo Forest Reserve. This state park offers freshwater fishing opportunities in the 26-mile Wailuku River, one of the longest rivers in the Hawaiian Islands, hiking trails and overlook points that offer scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Off-site dining in Kailua-Kona is on Alii Drive, less than 10 minutes from the hotel. Some oceanfront dining establishments include Huggo's and Lulu's. The hotel also provides on-site dining opportunities by providing a complimentary continental breakfast and picnic area with barbecue grills. Some of the guest rooms have kitchenettes and private balconies overlooking the ocean. This budget-conscious hotel offers rooms for $75 per night, as of fall 2010.
Kona Tiki Hotel
75-5968 Ali'i Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-329-1425
konatikihotel.com
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