Where to Stay on Oahu? The 6 Best Areas in & Outside Honolulu & Places to Stay

Oahu is Hawaii’s most visited island, and it’s where you land when you fly into Honolulu. The south coast is home to the city, with Waikiki’s hotel-lined beach and Diamond Head, while the North Shore has surf towns and the big winter waves. Out west are the resort lagoons of Ko Olina, and on the east side you’ll find the long white beaches around Kailua.

That’s why deciding where to stay on Oahu matters more than it might seem, as Honolulu’s traffic can eat up hours of your time. Here are my six suggestions for areas in and outside Honolulu, with hotels in several price ranges.

Where to Stay on Oahu: The Best Areas

• Waikiki - best area for a first trip to Honolulu
• Ala Moana & Kaka’ako - best area for shopping, food and slightly lower prices
• Diamond Head & Kahala - best area for peace and quiet close to the city
• Ko Olina - best area for a resort holiday with children
• North Shore - best area for surfing and a village feel
• Kailua & Kaneohe - best area for white beaches and a more local side of Oahu

I go through the areas one at a time, from Honolulu via the west coast and the North Shore to the east side. The prices come from a search for a week in March for two people, and many hotels add a daily resort fee and parking on top, so check the total price before you book. If you’re combining Oahu with other islands, you can see them all in my guide to where to stay in Hawaii.

If you’re staying in Waikiki or Ala Moana, you can easily manage without a car for the first few days. If you’re staying outside Honolulu, you’ll need a hire car, which you can pick up from the rental companies at Honolulu Airport, and you can compare prices on car hire at Booking.com before you travel. Hotel parking in Honolulu typically costs 30 to 70 dollars (around £20 to £50) a night, so only hire the car for the days you actually need it.

1. Waikiki - the best area for your first trip to Honolulu 🌴

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Waikiki is Honolulu’s beach and hotel district. It’s around 5 km to Downtown Honolulu and 2 to 3 km to the foot of Diamond Head.
• 🚌 Transport: You can walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. TheBus runs to the rest of the city and around the island, and you only need a car for longer trips.
• ✈️ Time from Honolulu Airport: Around 25 to 40 minutes by car or taxi, depending on traffic.
• 💰 Price level: $$ to $$$$. The three hotels below cost around 180 to 550 dollars (roughly £135 to £410) per night when I searched for a week in March.
• 👮 Safety: Safe, but with the usual big-city petty crime. Don’t leave bags unattended on the beach, and don’t leave anything visible in a parked car.

Waikiki is the classic choice, and for good reason. You stay in the middle of Honolulu’s biggest hotel area, with a sandy beach that is shallow and calm for most of the year, surf schools right on the sand and Kalakaua Avenue, lined with restaurants and shops, just behind the hotels. After a long flight, it’s nice to be able to walk everywhere and hold off on the hire car.

The district has three parts. The western end by Fort DeRussy and Hilton Hawaiian Village has a wider beach and large resorts. The middle around Royal Hawaiian Center and Kuhio Beach is the busiest, while the eastern end by Kapiolani Park is quieter. TheBus runs from Kuhio Avenue to Ala Moana, Downtown and Hanauma Bay, so you can get a long way without a car.

See hotels in Waikiki here.

The downside is that Waikiki is a dense, built-up area with high-rises, traffic and lots of tourists, and prices rise the closer you get to the water. The hotels a few streets back along Kuhio Avenue and Ala Wai Boulevard are usually quite a bit cheaper, and they’re no more than a five-minute walk from the beach. If you want to see the rest of the island without driving yourself, you can take a full-day small-group tour around Oahu for around 185 dollars (around £140) with hotel pick-up.

I would stay in Waikiki if it’s your first trip to Oahu, if you’re travelling without a car, or if you want restaurants and nightlife right on your doorstep. Many people combine three or four nights here with a couple of nights on the North Shore or in Ko Olina, so they get both the city and the quieter side of Oahu.

Hotels in Waikiki

The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki - the pink palace right on the beach

The Royal Hawaiian opened in 1927 and is known for its pink facade and palm-filled garden in the heart of Waikiki. The hotel sits right on the beach and has a pool, a spa and the Mai Tai Bar by the water. A daily resort fee is added on top, and according to Booking.com, parking costs 65 dollars (around £50) a day.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “The facilities and location are fantastic. Beautiful hotel.”

See photos and book The Royal Hawaiian here.

Wayfinder Waikiki - relaxed design hotel with a pool

Wayfinder Waikiki is on Ala Wai Boulevard in the northern part of Waikiki, around a ten-minute walk from the beach. There’s a saltwater pool, a café and a bar, and the décor is bright and modern. The resort fee is 30 dollars (around £22) a day, and one guest mentions that parking at the hotel is expensive.

From a review: “Beautiful décor and location.”

See photos and book Wayfinder Waikiki here.

Shoreline Hotel Waikiki - the cheapest option in the middle of the district

Shoreline Hotel is on Seaside Avenue in the middle of Waikiki, a few minutes’ walk from the beach and Kalakaua Avenue. There’s a small pool and a bar, and the style is colourful and youthful. The rooms are small, and a daily fee of 30 dollars (around £22) is added on top.

One guest highlights: “Friendly staff, the location is fantastic, and the hotel is good value for money.”

See photos and book Shoreline Hotel Waikiki here.

2. Ala Moana & Kaka’ako - best area for shopping, food and slightly lower prices 🛍️

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Ala Moana lies just west of Waikiki, about 2 km from Kalakaua Avenue. Kaka’ako lies further west, and from here it’s 2 km to Downtown Honolulu.
• 🚌 Transport: Ala Moana Center is the hub for TheBus, so you have buses to Waikiki, Downtown and the rest of the island. You can walk or cycle between the two neighbourhoods.
• ✈️ Time from Honolulu Airport: Around 15 to 25 minutes by car or taxi.
• 💰 Price level: $$ to $$$. The three hotels below cost roughly $140 to $400 (around £105 to £300) per night when I searched for a week in March.
• 👮 Safety: Safe during the day. In the evening the parks are quieter, and homeless people sleep in a few spots, so take a taxi if you’re heading back late.

Ala Moana is where the locals go to swim. Ala Moana Beach Park has a long, calm beach sheltered by a reef, lawns with barbecues and the man-made peninsula of Magic Island, where families have picnics and where the sunset is one of the most beautiful in Honolulu. Just across the road is Ala Moana Center, a huge open-air shopping centre with everything from department stores to cheap places to eat.

Kaka’ako was once a district of warehouses and workshops. Today it’s Honolulu’s new neighbourhood, with high-rises, huge murals, breweries and eateries clustered around Salt at Our Kaka’ako and Ward Village. Staying here puts you close to the city’s best food scene, and you’ll usually pay less than for a similar hotel in Waikiki.

See hotels in Ala Moana and Kaka’ako here.

From here it’s also a short trip to Downtown and Chinatown. Downtown is home to Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the USA, and Chinatown has markets, dim sum and bars. They make great outings, but Downtown has few hotels and goes quiet when the offices close, so I would stay in Ala Moana and head in during the day.

Pearl Harbor is only half an hour’s drive away. If you’d rather not drive yourself, you can take a Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial tour with pick-up for around $51 (about £40). The downside of Ala Moana is that you’re staying in a big city with wide roads and traffic. The beach life and palm trees are there, but it feels less like a holiday resort than Waikiki. On the other hand, this is where you’ll see how people in Honolulu actually live, shop and eat.

Hotels in Ala Moana & Kaka’ako

Prince Waikiki - modern hotel with an infinity pool by the marina

Prince Waikiki sits by the marina between Waikiki and Ala Moana, around ten minutes’ walk from both Ala Moana Beach Park and the shopping centre. Every room faces the sea, and there’s an infinity pool and several restaurants. On the other hand, there’s a resort fee of $42 (around £30) and parking at $45 (around £35) per day on top, and one guest feels breakfast ought to be included at that price.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “The staff were friendly and helpful.”

See photos and book Prince Waikiki here.

Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra - large hotel with direct access to the shopping centre

Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra is right next door to Ala Moana Center and about 800 metres from the beach. The hotel has a pool, spa, gym and several places to eat, and some rooms have a kitchen. The rooms are small, and there’s a daily fee of $30 (around £22) on top.

From one review: “Fantastic location right next to the Ala Moana shopping centre.”

See photos and book Ala Moana Honolulu by Mantra here.

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki - the cheapest option with no resort fee

Ramada Plaza is on Ala Moana Boulevard between Ala Moana and Waikiki, around ten minutes’ walk from the shopping centre and a quarter of an hour from Ala Moana Beach Park. There’s a pool and a restaurant, and there’s no resort fee, while parking costs $28 (around £21) per day according to Booking.com. The hotel is basic, and one guest missed having cutlery and plates in the room.

One guest highlights: “Convenient location close to the beach, the buses and Ala Moana.”

See photos and book Ramada Plaza Waikiki here.

3. Diamond Head & Kahala - best area for peace and quiet close to the city 🌋

• 📍 Distance to the centre: The area stretches from the eastern end of Waikiki at Kapiolani Park around Diamond Head to the residential neighbourhood of Kahala, around 6 km from the middle of Waikiki.
• 🚌 Transport: From Kapiolani Park you can walk to Waikiki. From Kahala it’s a long walk, so here you’ll need a car, a taxi or the hotel’s shuttle bus.
• ✈️ Time from Honolulu Airport: Around 25 to 40 minutes by car or taxi.
• 💰 Price level: $$ to $$$$. The three hotels below cost around 255 to 615 dollars (roughly £190 to £460) per night when I searched for a week in March.
• 👮 Safety: Very safe and quiet. Kahala is one of Honolulu’s most expensive residential neighbourhoods.

Diamond Head is the old volcanic crater you see on every postcard from Waikiki, and around it lies Honolulu’s quietest corner. At the eastern end of Waikiki you’ll find Kapiolani Park with its lawns and banyan trees, Honolulu Zoo and the small Sans Souci beach, where locals swim in the morning. Here you’re still within walking distance of the restaurants, but without the high-rises right in front of your nose.

From the park it’s a short hop to the crater itself. The hike to the summit is around 1.3 km each way, with stairs and a tunnel, and according to the state parks authority, visitors who don’t live in Hawaii must book entry in advance. It costs 5 dollars (around £4) per person and 10 dollars (around £7.50) for parking, so arrive early before it gets hot.

See hotels at Diamond Head and in Kahala here.

On the other side of the crater lies Kahala, with large villas and a single classic luxury hotel on the beach. From here it’s about a quarter of an hour’s drive to Hanauma Bay, Oahu’s best-known snorkelling bay. Hanauma Bay is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, entry is 25 dollars (around £19) for tourists, and you should book a time slot, as visitor numbers are limited.

I’d stay here if you want Honolulu within reach but would rather wake up to birdsong than traffic. The downside is that Kahala is a rather lifeless residential area with no restaurants within walking distance, and the hotels by Kapiolani Park have few rooms, so they sell out quickly in high season. So book well ahead, especially around Christmas, New Year and Easter.

Hotels at Diamond Head & Kahala

The Kahala Hotel and Resort - classic luxury resort with a dolphin lagoon in Kahala

The Kahala sits right on the beach in Kahala, with a lagoon that’s home to dolphins, several restaurants, a spa and a kids’ club. It’s a classic 1960s resort with a quiet beach out front. There’s no resort fee, but parking costs 40 dollars (around £30) a day, and one guest wasn’t happy with the service.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “I love the atmosphere of the place. A bit retro, but so elegant.”

See photos and book The Kahala here.

Kaimana Beach Hotel - small hotel right on Sans Souci Beach

Kaimana Beach Hotel sits right on Sans Souci Beach at the foot of Diamond Head, with Kapiolani Park across the road. There’s a restaurant and bar under a large hau tree by the beach, but no pool. On top of the rate comes a resort fee of 40 dollars (around £30) and parking of 55 dollars (around £40) a day, and one guest writes that the resort fee came as a surprise at check-out.

From a review: “Fantastic hotel, great staff, excellent service and beautiful views.”

See photos and book Kaimana Beach Hotel here.

Queen Kapiolani Hotel - high-rise hotel with views of Diamond Head

Queen Kapiolani is on Kapahulu Avenue opposite Kapiolani Park and Honolulu Zoo, a couple of minutes’ walk from Kuhio Beach. There’s a pool with a view, a restaurant and a bar, and from the upper floors you look straight out at Diamond Head. A daily fee of 40 dollars (around £30) is added on top, and rooms on the lower floors have less of a view.

One guest highlights: “Great location. The room high up on the 16th floor with views of Diamond Head, Honolulu Zoo and a partial ocean view was fantastic.”

See photos and book Queen Kapiolani Hotel here.

4. Ko Olina - best area for a resort holiday with children 🏖️

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Ko Olina is on Oahu’s west coast, about 40 km from Waikiki. The town of Kapolei, with shopping centres and supermarkets, is 5 to 10 km inland.
• 🚗 Transport: Hire car. Within the resort area you can walk along the path by the lagoons, but for everything else you’ll need to drive.
• ✈️ Time from Honolulu Airport: About 30 to 45 minutes by car. Getting to Waikiki takes 45 minutes without traffic and up to an hour and a half at rush hour.
• 💰 Price level: $$ to $$$$. The three hotels below cost around $240 to $1,120 (roughly £180 to £840) a night when I searched for a week in March.
• 👮 Safety: Very safe. The lagoons are protected by rock breakwaters, but there can be currents at the openings out to the sea.

Ko Olina is a self-contained resort area built around four man-made lagoons with white sand and calm, shallow water. That makes it the easiest choice on Oahu for families with young children, as the waves from the open ocean don’t reach into the lagoons. A path runs along the water, so you can walk from one lagoon to the next, and the sunset over the sea is one of the island’s most beautiful.

This is home to the Four Seasons, Disney’s large family resort Aulani and several timeshare resorts with apartments. The west coast is also the driest part of Oahu, so you get more sun than on the North Shore and in Kailua. Pearl Harbor is about half an hour’s drive away on the road towards Honolulu, and according to the National Park Service entry is free, while parking costs $7 (around £5).

See hotels in Ko Olina here.

The downside is the distance. Ko Olina is a long way from Waikiki’s restaurants and from the North Shore, and the road into Honolulu is one of the busiest on the island in the morning and afternoon. The resort area itself only has the hotels’ own restaurants and a small shopping centre, so dinner gets expensive unless you have a kitchen and do your shopping in Kapolei.

I’d stay in Ko Olina if you’re a family who wants a week of pools, lagoons and sunshine and only plan to drive out on a couple of days. If you want to see a lot of the island, it’s a poor base, and Waikiki or Kailua would be better. Aulani isn’t sold through Booking.com, but you can see the other resorts in the area below.

Hotels in Ko Olina

Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina - Oahu’s most luxurious resort on the first lagoon

The Four Seasons sits on the northernmost lagoon and has several pools, an adults-only pool, a spa, tennis courts and restaurants. Many of the rooms have ocean views. It’s the most expensive hotel in this guide, and one guest writes that the food let the experience down.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “We had a wonderful stay at Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina and felt very welcome from the moment we arrived.”

See photos and book Four Seasons Ko Olina here.

Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club - apartments with full kitchens by the lagoons

Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club is a large timeshare resort with apartments that all have a fully equipped kitchen. There are several pools with a water slide, a spa and a gym, and the lagoon is right below. Parking costs $48 (around £35) a day, the resort has few reviews on Booking.com, and you may be offered a timeshare sales presentation.

From a review: “We liked that the pools were open late.”

See photos and book Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club here.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei - the budget alternative with free breakfast in Kapolei

Embassy Suites is in Kapolei, about a ten-minute drive from the lagoons at Ko Olina. All rooms are suites with a living room, breakfast is included, and there’s a pool and a restaurant. You’re staying in an ordinary suburb with no beach, and parking costs $40 (around £30) a day.

One guest highlights: “The location was excellent.”

See photos and book Embassy Suites Oahu Kapolei here.

5. North Shore - best area for surfing and a laid-back village feel 🏄

• 📍 Distance to the centre: The North Shore is the stretch of coast from Haleiwa to Turtle Bay on the north side of Oahu, about 55 km from Waikiki. It’s just over 20 km from one end to the other.
• 🚗 Getting around: Hire car. Buses run along the coast, but not often, and the beaches, food trucks and shops are spread out.
• ✈️ Time from Honolulu Airport: About 45 to 60 minutes to Haleiwa and an hour to Turtle Bay.
• 💰 Price level: $$ to $$$$. The three places to stay below cost around $270 to $1,190 (roughly £200 to £890) per night when I searched for a week in March.
• 👮 Safety: Safe on land. In winter the waves are extremely dangerous, so only swim where the lifeguards say it’s safe.

The North Shore is Oahu’s surfing coast and the complete opposite of Honolulu. There are no high-rises here, just a two-lane coastal road, palm trees and beaches such as Waimea Bay, Ehukai with the famous Pipeline surf break, and Sunset Beach. Haleiwa is the coast’s little main town, with surf shops, shave ice, coffee bars and shrimp food trucks, and many people drive up for the day but end up staying an extra night.

From November to March the big winter swells roll in, and surfers from all over the world come to compete while you sit on the beach and watch. In summer the sea is usually calm enough for snorkelling at Shark’s Cove and Three Tables. Right by Waimea Bay is Waimea Valley, a botanical garden in a valley where you can walk to a waterfall and swim beneath it. Entry starts at $26 (around £20) for adults.

See places to stay on the North Shore here.

The downside is the limited choice. Apart from the resort at Turtle Bay, the North Shore is mostly holiday homes and small apartments, and restaurants are few and far between in the evening. Oahu has strict rules on short-term rentals of private homes outside the resort areas, so it’s best to book somewhere with lots of reviews and an established host. You’ll find the Ritz-Carlton at Turtle Bay and a few other places on this coast in my complete guide to Hawaii.

I’d stay here for two to four nights at the end of a trip to Oahu, once you’ve seen Honolulu. Come up in winter to watch the surf and in summer to swim, and bear in mind that traffic through Haleiwa can grind to a halt at weekends.

Places to stay on the North Shore

Ocean Villas at Turtle Bay - seaside apartments in the Turtle Bay resort area

Ocean Villas is in the Turtle Bay resort area, with a golf course, a beach and the resort’s restaurants close by. The units have kitchenettes, and there’s a pool and tennis courts. For some, the name promises more than it delivers: one guest writes that they had booked a villa but got a small studio in a large apartment complex, so read the room description carefully.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “The location was fantastic. Excellent for our small family.”

See photos and book Ocean Villas at Turtle Bay here.

Beach Studio by Shark’s Cove - small studio close to snorkelling and surf beaches

Beach Studio is on Ke Iki Road between Shark’s Cove and Ehukai Beach, so you can walk to the beach in a few minutes. The studio has a kitchenette, air conditioning and free parking, but no reception or shared facilities. One guest missed having a hairdryer.

From a review: “Lovely studio close to the beach and with good parking.”

See photos and book Beach Studio by Shark’s Cove here.

North Shore Studio - quiet studio in Mokuleia, west of Haleiwa

North Shore Studio is in Mokuleia, about a ten-minute drive west of Haleiwa, where the coast is even quieter. The studio has a kitchenette and free parking, and the beach is within walking distance. It only has a few reviews so far, and one guest wasn’t keen on the shower being outdoors.

One guest highlights: “Peaceful, lovely to walk to the beach. Pure paradise.”

See photos and book North Shore Studio here.

6. Kailua & Kaneohe - best area for white beaches and a local side of Oahu 🌺

• 📍 Distance to the centre: Kailua sits on Oahu’s east coast, known as the Windward Coast, around 20 km from Waikiki on the other side of the Koolau Mountains. Kaneohe is 10 km further north.
• 🚗 Transport: Hire car. Within Kailua itself you can cycle between the town and the beach, but you’ll need to drive to get around the rest of the island.
• ✈️ Time from Honolulu Airport: Around 25 to 35 minutes by car over the mountains.
• 💰 Price level: $$$. The two places below were around 340 to 465 dollars (around £255 to £350) per night when I searched for a week in March.
• 👮 Safety: Safe and quiet. The trade winds make the sea choppier than in Waikiki, so keep an eye on the flags.

Kailua is an ordinary small American town with detached houses, cafés and supermarkets, but its beach is among the most beautiful in Hawaii. Kailua Beach and Lanikai Beach have fine white sand and turquoise water, with the two small Na Mokulua islands out in the bay. It’s a popular spot for kayaking and kitesurfing, and in the mornings lots of people walk up the trail to the old bunkers above Lanikai to watch the sunrise.

From here, the rest of the east coast is close by. Kaneohe Bay has reefs and sandbars, and further north you’ll find Kualoa Ranch, a large ranch in a green valley where films such as Jurassic Park were shot. The ranch runs tours by bus, on horseback and in off-road vehicles, and the popular tours sell out, so book well in advance.

See places to stay in Kailua here.

The downside is that there are hardly any hotels. Kailua is made up of residential neighbourhoods, and accommodation is mostly private houses and flats, which are tightly regulated, so the choice on Booking.com is small and you’ll need to book early. The east coast also gets more rain than Honolulu and the west coast.

I’d stay in Kailua if you’ve been to Waikiki before, or if you’d rather have a local beach town than a hotel beach. Parking at Lanikai is very limited, so take a bike or walk from Kailua Beach Park. If you want even more peace and quiet, Paradise Bay on Kaneohe Bay is an alternative with the mountains right behind you. None of the places here are right on the beach, so expect to drive or cycle down there every day.

Places to stay in Kailua & Kaneohe

Modern Luxury Beach House Kailua - modern holiday home with a kitchen in Kailua

Modern Luxury Beach House is in a residential area of Kailua and has two types of unit sleeping up to six people. There’s a kitchen, air conditioning and free parking, so it suits families or two couples well. One guest writes that the walls are paper-thin, so you can hear the neighbours.

One guest writes on Booking.com: “A very nice and cosy place.”

See photos and book Modern Luxury Beach House Kailua here.

Paradise Bay Resort - small waterfront resort on Kaneohe Bay

Paradise Bay Resort sits right on Kaneohe Bay with views of the mountains, a pool, a hot tub and water sports equipment, and every unit has a kitchen or kitchenette. There’s no swimming beach at the resort, so you’ll have to drive to Kailua Beach. A resort fee is added on top, and one guest writes that the rooms and service don’t live up to the beautiful location.

From a review: “Paradise Bay is definitely a paradise!”

See photos and book Paradise Bay Resort here.

Where not to stay on Oahu?

I wouldn’t stay near the airport or in the Kalihi and Iwilei neighbourhoods west of Downtown unless you have a very early flight. You’ll save a little on the room, but you’ll be among motorways and warehouses with no beach. Downtown Honolulu isn’t a good place to stay on holiday either, as it’s dead in the evenings and further from the beach than Ala Moana.

The Waianae Coast north of Ko Olina has beautiful beaches but few places to stay and a long way to everything, so it’s better for a day trip than as a base. Also be wary of cheap holiday homes in the middle of the island around Wahiawa and Mililani if you’re dreaming of walking to the beach.

If it’s your first trip to Oahu, I’d stay in Waikiki, and if you have time, spend two or three nights on the North Shore at the end. If you’re travelling with young children, Ko Olina is the easiest choice, while Ala Moana and Kaka’ako suit you if you want city life and good food for a bit less money. Kailua is for you if you’d rather have a local beach town than a hotel beach, and Kahala is for you if you want luxury and peace with the city close by.

Many people combine Oahu with one of the other islands. If you want long resort beaches and the Haleakala volcano, you can read my guide to where to stay on Maui, and if you want rainforest and the Na Pali Coast, see the guide to where to stay on Kauai. Medical treatment in the USA is very expensive, so check your travel insurance before you go.

If you’re flying via the US West Coast, a night in California can make the long journey easier, and my guide to where to stay in Los Angeles will help you there. If Hawaii is part of a longer trip, you’ll find the rest of the country in my guide to where to stay in the USA.

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