By the time I get my luggage and catch an Uber to the Hale Koa it’s around 8:30 am. If you are looking to maximize your time in Waikiki, this is the hack for you! I like taking a red-eye flight to Honolulu arriving around 7:00 am. Red-eye flights give you an extra vacation day If staying in the Lima tower, the southern side elevators take you almost instantly to Waikiki beach, Happy’s (food snacks), Barefoot Bar and the weekly Luau (Monday & Thursday 5:30 pm). If you are staying in the Maile tower, using the south side elevator will take you directly to Bibas Grill and the adult swimming pool. It embarrassingly took me two Hawaii trips to realize what a time saver these are. You may not notice each tower has a southern elevator which will get you to where you are going much faster. After checking in, you naturally head to your room by using the elevators that are in the center of each tower. The Lima tower is closest to the Hilton (west), and Maile tower is closer to Diamond Head (east). Hale Koa has two towers of rooms, the Lima and Maile towers. For my technically savvy friends, use your phone app to exactly find it at N 21.16.49 W 157.50.2 Use the Lima and Maile Tower South Side Elevators Spoiler alert, the tree is located near the Kalia Rd sidewalk. The park is located directly east of the Hale Koa. Have a little scavenger hunt by finding the LOVE tree in the Fort Derussy park. Want to have a little fun with your spouse or family. I like to bring one or two Tide Pods light and easy to use Get all the change you need for the washers and dryers at the front desk, the cost is $2.50 a load to wash and $2.50 to dry a load. You can even get laundry supplies at the onsite PX if needed. Each laundry room also offers a coin-operated soap and dryer sheet vending machine. Use this off day to knock out a quick load of laundry.Įach floor for the Hale Koa has a coin-operated washer and dryer. It’s not uncommon to have a “ rainy day” in paradise. I know this sounds horrible on vacation, but if you are going to be staying longer than a week, this tip can cut what you need to pack in half.
I have yet to not get a room while being on the waitlist. It might be worth a call every month or so to check on your waitlist status.
Don’t be afraid of the waiting list! Due to guest booking a year out, plans change and rooms open up regularly. It might take a few minutes to talk to reservations, but they will either find you a room or offer to put you on a waiting list. What happens when you try to book your room online, but there isn’t any availability? YOU CALL! (80).
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You’ll be charged one nights room rate immediately upon booking and have up till 30 days before check-in to cancel for a full refund. Many seasoned travelers book their rooms a year in advance. Great value means, yep, the hotel books quickly. The Hale Koa is of great value for military members visiting Waikiki. Don’t forget to show your room key or military ID for your discount. A Super Mai Tai simply replacing the 80 proof rum with 151 proof. Anyone paying attention at the bar always asks “What’s a Super Mai Tai?”. You will almost certainly get the secret nod or wink from the bartender acknowledging you as a “Hale Koa Regular”. One of my favorite drinks to order is the “Super” Mai Tai. The Barefoot Bar is a full-service bar open from 10 am till midnight. When you’re staying at the hotel, you’ll undoubtedly find yourself at the Barefoot Bar.
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