St. Regis Princeville is Oceanfront. not far from Hanalei (about 4 miles), my favorite beach on Kauai is Haena Beach Park,10 to 12 miles past Hanalei/Princeville.Aloha and Enjoy

The Moana is the prettiest hotel in all of Waikiki. I’ve never had the pleasure of staying there overnight but have been to a few wedding receptions and Sunday brunches there. It’s fabulous plus it’s right on the beach.

Royal Hawaiian. Has the most history. Been on the travel channel. Has the best Mai Tai’s.

Tough question. The Moana Surfrider is a small very intimate hotel compared to the others. The Royal Hawaiian is also small but larger than the Moana. Plus it’s right next to the Sheraton Waikiki so it’s get’s very overshadowed (literally, you can’t see the sunset). The Waikiki and the Princess are both very large hotels and thus come with all the amenities of large hotels, but they’re not very intimate and not very “Hawaiian.” The Moana is on the beach, next to Duke’s, has a large courtyard, and the best (the best) all you can eat buffet in town. It’s one of the older Waikiki hotels so it’s quite nostalgic as well. Too many talking points. Just go to the Moana,

I suggest you should either stay at Ko’olina Beach Club or Ihilani Resort and Spa.. The Ihilani perferrably…!!! It is not in Waikiki but in Kapolei… It is near a waterpark and right next to Paradise Cove. At paradise cove you can experiece the polynesian culture.. There is also a waterpark near by… Paradise Cove is a good place to see at night because you’ll be able to eat hawaiian food and see a fire dance, hula, and much more…

To try to answer all of the questions at once it would be Waikiki on the island of Oahu. Oahu is the most populated island with the most people, biggest city, and the most things to do. The other islands are more country with less of the city life. Stay at the Hawaii Hilton Villages with the mention of the disposal income and visit another island while you are over here to see the contrast between them all. The best time to visit, with your guidance, would be the spring and summer. Sitting and relaxing on the beach is during these best times and Waikiki nightlife should be waking up from the winter months.

First thing to do is to drive your rental car around the island to see where everything is and what everything is and you can start to branch out from there.

Just another local…

The Royal Hawaiian. There is a straight walk from the Hotel to the beach probably like 20 ft. Its also sort of expensive so it has nice rooms. And the whole hotel is nice, hope I helped

Fall is perfect; the college kids and families have gone back to their routines, the crowds lessen somewhat and it is easier to get into venues and restaurants. Also, although Hawaii has almost perfect weather year-round, it is a little too hot in summer and a little too cool in winter. Now keep in mind, we are only talk a 7-degree spread; 75 in winter and 82 in summer, but it makes quite a difference with the tropical sun and humidity!

Waikiki will give you the best nightlife and a lot of young people hanging out. It is the most international island, so if you want a “Cancun” style resort area with less urban and international feel, and more rows of hotels that is Maui, in Kaanapali.

The great thing about Hawaii is they understand service and the importance of tourists. There is a high degree of hygiene and service, so even a lesser hotel although “old”, will be clean and they will usually treat you well. Given the economy don’t write off a 4-star hotel, there are great deals right now.

If you don’t mind an older-but-clean room and $$$ is a bit of any issue, the Park Shore is in a great location, right across the street from the beach (there are no buildings directly on the beach on this side of Waikiki, so you have full ocean views from the rooms), usually about $150/night or less. It is in the best area of Waikiki. Service is excellent, but again rooms are old! Near the zoo, aquarium, Kapiolani Park and a great walkway along the beach for people-watching.

If you want to be in a more sophisticated, quiet part of Waikiki, I recommend the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. It is surrounded by Kapiolani Park, near Diamond Head in an area called the Gold Coast. You literally walk right onto the sand, rooms are nice but SMALL, so that is the price you pay for a room sometimes under $200/night right on the beach. Great surfing and snorkeling on this area of Waikiki. this is a low-key, non-flashy low-rise, you can literally hear the waves and rustling coconut leaves from your room.

If you want to be right in the center of things in Waikiki in a decent hotel, I think the Waikiki Marriott is the next step up and a great buy. It also is in the area across the street from the beach but again no buildings in front of the hotel in this part of Waikiki so perfect views. Usually runs about $260/night, but certainly you can get a deal with Marriotts right now. A similar hotel nearby is Sheraton’s Princess Kaiulani, but I have heard they are going to knock it down so make sure to check well in advance..also i doubt they are going to spend much $$$ to fix anything since it is (theoretically) going away.

There are two newer boutique hotels in Waikiki I always hear a lot of good things, one is called the Bamboo Hotel (managed by the Aqua chain) and the other the Hotel Renew. Prices under $200/night, but they are 2-3 blocks in from the beach but I have to tell you your experience will be so much better if you are able to walk right out to the beach, be near the action and see the beautiful views of Waikiki!

Things to do: Some simple advice: (1) absolutely rent a car so you can drive around the island and go to deserted beaches on the windward side and enjoy views of the rain forest, (2) Go to famous Hanauma Bay National Underwarter Preserve right when it opens in the morning to avoid crowds and clouded water from all the tourists (and get a parking space!), (3) Go hiking in the jungle to at least one tropical waterfall, I always recommend Manoa Falls right in the back of Honolulu.

Erm, you could go to Bangladesh…

I haven’t stayed at The Royal Hawaiian yet. Sheraton Waikiki has nice big rooms. It is right on the beach and has its own parking structure. Same for the Moana Surfrider, but it shares a parking structure with Sheraton PK, which is just across the street. Moana Surfrider, aka “the First Lady of Waikiki”, was renovated when they became a Westin Resort. I love the look of the hotel with its tall pillars and rocking chairs on the front porch. I am a little biased though seeing as how my mom works there.