Labor Day brings great deals galore on staycations
By Dave Dondoneau
TGIF Editor
Hotels across O'ahu are offering kama'aina some huge deals for the upcoming Labor Day weekend.
The historic Moana Surfrider, for example, is reducing its rates from $460 to $189, and if you want to set up a future stay in Las Vegas, book two nights at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa ($135 a night) and get a free night at a Hyatt hotel in Las Vegas.
Another deal? Stay in an Oceanfront Marina room at Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki & Golf Club for $179 (published rates: $390 and up), and get the second night for $50.
Most hotels are offering free or reduced parking fees, and early check-ins and late check-outs, as well as restaurant discounts.
The following are some staycation deals for Labor Day weekend:
PAMPER YOURSELF
(reduced from $400-up rates)
ASTON WAIKIKI BEACH TOWER
Reservations: 800-321-2558
Published rate: $580
Kama'aina rate: $353
Includes: Complimentary parking, in-room safe and high-speed Internet access
THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN
Reservations: 866-716-8140
Published rate: $560, garden view
Kama'aina rate: $280, garden view
Includes: Parking for one car, daily breakfast for two at Surf Lanai, early check-ins and late check-outs on availability.
THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT
Reservations: 739-8888
Published rate: $515
Kama'aina rate: $323 for a mountain room
Includes: Breakfast for two and parking.
TURTLE BAY RESORT
Reservations: 293-6000
Published rate: $475
Kama'aina rate: $214
Escape Club Members: $179
Of note: Turtle Bay Escape Club "free nights" aren't available over Labor Day Weekend, but members get a reduced room rate of $179. Unlimited golf packages available.
EMBASSY SUITES- WAIKIKI BEACH WALK
Reservations: 866-286-7608
Published rate: $429
Kama'aina rate: $199
Includes: Free breakfast.
MOANA SURFRIDER, A WESTIN RESORT & SPA
Reservations: 866-716-8140
Published rate: $460
Kama'aina rate: $189
Includes: One category complimentary upgrade, 2 p.m. early check-in and 2 p.m. late check-out, free parking daily for one car, 25 percent off meals at participating restaurants, discounts with Avis Rent A Car.
BUDGET-CONSCIOUS — WITH A LITTLE EXTRA CASH
(reduced from $399-$250 rates)
HAWAII PRINCE HOTEL WAIKIKI & GOLF CLUB
Reservations: 956-1111
Published rate: Oceanfront Marina, $390-up
Kama'aina rate: Oceanfront Marina, $179, second night at $50. Two-night minimum.
Includes: 50 percent off self-parking and 20 percent off food at all restaurants.
OUTRIGGER WAIKIKI ON THE BEACH
Reservations: 800-688-7444
Published rate: $389
Kama'aina rate: $145
Includes: 50 percent off valet parking; free amenity package.
SHERATON WAIKIKI
Reservations: 866-716-8140
Published rate: $380
Kama'aina rate: $159
Includes: One category complimentary upgrade, 2 p.m. early check-in and 2 p.m. late check-out, free parking daily for one car, 25 percent off meals at participating restaurants, discounts with Avis Rent A Car.
OUTRIGGER REGENCY ON BEACHWALK
Reservations: 800-688-7444
Published rate: $349
Kama'aina rate: $160
OUTRIGGER REEF ON THE BEACH
Reservations: 800-688-7444
Published rate: $339
Kama'aina rate: $125
Includes: 50 percent off valet parking; Free amenity package.
OHANA WAIKIKI BEACHCOMBER
Reservations: 800-462-6264
Published rate: $310
Kama'aina rate: $109
Includes: $9/day parking; OHANA Waikiki Connection amenity package.
HOTEL RENEW
Reservations: 687-7700
Published rate: $300
Kama'aina rate: $153-up.
Includes: Continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free local and toll-free calls, newspaper, use of beach gear.
ASTON WAIKIKI BEACH HOTEL
Reservations: 321-2558
Published rate: $300
Kama'aina rate: $119
Includes: Breakfast on the beach, served on the pool deck each morning from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Souvenir cooler.
WAIKIKI PARC HOTEL
Reservations: 921-7272
Published rate: $285
Kama'aina rate: $139
Includes: Free parking, 10 a.m. check-in, 4 p.m. check-out.
OHANA WAIKIKI EAST
Reservations: 800-462-6263
Published rate: $279
Kama'aina rate: $89
Includes: $9/day parking; OHANA Waikiki Connection amenity package.
SHERATON PRINCESS KAIULANI
Reservations: 866-716-8140
Published rate: $250, city view
Kama'aina rate: $119, city view
Includes: One category complimentary upgrade, 2 p.m. early check-in and 2 p.m. late check-out, free parking daily for one car, 25 percent off meals at participating restaurants, discounts with Avis Rent A Car.
THE NEW OTANI KAIMANA BEACH HOTEL
Reservations: 921-7017
Published rate: $250, ocean view; $170 standard
Kama'aina rate: $150, ocean view; $99 standard
Includes: In celebration of its 45th anniversary, hotel is offering $45 menus at both Hau Tree Lanai Restaurant and Miyako restaurant.
BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
(reduced from $249-$176 rates)
ALA MOANA HOTEL
Reservation: 888-202-9485
Published rate: $249
Kama'aina rate: $99
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT WAIKIKI BEACH
Reservations: 877-995-2638
Published rate: $249
Kama'aina rate: $109
ASTON WAIKIKI SUNSET
Reservations: 800-321-2558
Published rate: $225
Kama'aina rate: $109
Includes: No extra-person charge for up to 5 people
ASTON AT THE WAIKIKI BANYAN
Reservations: 800-321-2558
Published rate: $224
Kama'aina rate: $116
Includes: No extra-person charge for up to 5 people
OHANA WAIKIKI WEST
Reservations: 800-462-6262
Published rate: $209
Kama'aina rate: $75
Includes: $9 per day parking; OHANA Waikiki Connection amenity package.
MIRAMAR AT WAIKIKI
Reservations: 926-8505
Published rate: $209
Kama'aina rate: $79
Includes: Free parking
HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE
Reservations: 949-4321
Published rate: $199
Kama'aina rate: $149
Includes: $10 per night parking; 50 percent off beach rentals; 15 percent off restaurants; 20 percent off treatments at Mandara Spa.
WAIKIKI MARINA HOTEL
Reservations: 866-971-2782
Published rate: $190
Kama'aina rate: $70
Includes: High-speed Internet access
THE EQUUS, AN AQUA BOUTIQUE
Reservations: 866-971-2782
Published rate: $190
Kama'aina rate: $70
Includes: High-speed Internet and Wi-Fi access, daily continental breakfast
AQUA ALOHA SURF & SPA
Reservations: 866-971-2782
Published rate: $190
Kama'aina rate: $75
AQUA WAIKIKI PEARL
Reservations: 866-971-2782
Published rate: $185
Kama'aina rate: $71
ASTON WAIKIKI CIRCLE HOTEL
Reservations: 800-321-2558
Published rate: $184
Kama'aina rate: $90
ASTON WAIKIKI JOY HOTEL
Reservations: 800-321-2558
Published rate: $180
Kama'aina rate: $95
MORE FRUGAL
($175-lower)
PARK SHORE WAIKIKI
Reservations: 866-971-2782
Published rate: $175
Kama'aina rate: $79
WAIKIKI BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA
Reservations: 921-5444
Published rate: $179
Kama'aina rate: $129
Includes: $10 self-parking
HYATT REGENCY WAIKIKI BEACH RESORT AND SPA
Reservations: 237-6300
Published rate: $175-up
Kama'aina rate: $135-up
Includes: Two-for-one breakfast buffet daily and free self-parking.
Bonus: Stay two nights at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki and get one night of accommodations in Las Vegas (valid for travel through June 30, 2010).
AQUA WAIKIKI BEACHSIDE
Reservations: 866-971-2782
Published rate: $175
Kama'aina rate: $66
HOLIDAY INN WAIKIKI
Reservations: 955-1111
Published rate: $125-$175
Kama'aina rate: $95
Includes: Breakfast buffet for two.
CONTINENTAL SURF HOTEL
Reservations: 866-971-2782
Published rate: $120
Kama'aina rate: $53
Includes: In-room Wi-Fi Internet access