This hotel, located directly on Waikiki Beach, has many admirable features: a great pool deck, three affordable restaurants with vibrant atmosphere, a spa, artwork and activities that get visitors in touch with Hawaiian culture, and spacious, tastefully decorated, tropical-themed rooms. In short, one of the best Waikiki choices in its price range. Fun Shore Bird Restaurant; Classy, modern guest rooms Nice spa with reasonably priced treatments Free phone calls to U.S. and Canada Free Wi-Fi in all rooms Beach has a coral bottom; less ideal for kids Pool and hot tubs close early. This hotel, located directly on Waikiki Beach, has many admirable features: a great pool deck, three affordable restaurants with vibrant atmosphere, a spa, artwork and activities that get visitors in touch with Hawaiian culture, and spacious, tastefully decorated, tropical-themed rooms. Directly on the beach, this Outrigger is located on the quieter, western side of Waikiki, but close to the shopping and dining.
The Outrigger is on the western end of Kalia Road, directly on the beach, next to luxury properties like the Halekulani and with the 38-floor Trump Towers across the street. The immediate area is decidedly mellower than the other end of the main strip, yet plenty close to the shopping and restaurants the area is known for.Across the street, there's the newly finished Waikiki Beach Walk,an eight-acre, double-level retail and restaurant shopping center. A five-minute walk will get visitors to the center of Waikiki, with attractions like the International Market Place and Kalakaua Avenue, a touristy, milelong stretch of shops, restaurants, and high-rise hotels.Wide variety of shopping, dining, and drinking -- all within walking distanceNext to Fort DeRussy Park, home to the city's Army MuseumCheap and easy to get around Waikiki via "The Bus"Honolulu International Airport is a 15-minute cab ride Situated on (not across the street from) one of the world's most famous beaches; Fort DeRussy Beach is the closest subsection.
Located on Kalia Road, Outrigger Reef on the Beach is as beachside as one can get in Waikiki. This is a real luxury -- at most Waikiki hotels, it's a haul to go from pool to beach; here, they're a few steps apart.Loosely speaking, the entire 1.5-mile stretch of sand alongside Kalakaua Avenue is known as Waikiki Beach. In reality, it's more like three separate beaches, the borders of which vary depending on whom you ask. The Outrigger Reef on the Beach is located a block from the Fort DeRussy section, which is far less crowded than its more famous neighbor to the southeast, Queen's Beach. The water is shallow, warm, and calm, making Fort DeRussy a decent place to swim, especially for kids.Public beachOcean bottom is rocky, unlike neighboring Queen's BeachLifeguards monitor the beach throughout the dayFree towels, provided by the hotel from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Umbrellas and lounge chairs must be rented from one of the many Star Beach Boys standsWater-sports equipment, like surfboards and boogie boards, available for rental at the Star Beach Boys stands
Located directly on the beach, this Outrigger is a very good choice for families. With daily activities, kid-friendly food, spacious rooms, and a beachfront location, this hotel is very good choice for those traveling with kids.Guests ages 17 and younger can stay in a room at no extra chargeCribs are freeNo rollaway beds, but suites and multiple-room units have full size pullout couchesAll three restaurants offer kids' menusThe beach in this area is mostly coral bottom, but it has a lifeguard Clean rooms and common areas This hotel gets high marks for cleanliness, especially in the guest rooms, which still have a barely-been-used feel. Some sand can be seen at the beachside entrance near the restaurants, but that's a small price to pay for having the ocean so close -- and staffers diligently sweep the entranceway several times a day. Three decent and moderately priced restaurants, plus a Starbucks on the premises. Three restaurants -- two of them with sunset views -- and a StarbucksThe casual and constantly busy Shore Bird Restaurant serves up a buffet and a la carte menus three meals a day.
Breakfast and lunch buffets. A la carte options for lunch include ahi tacos, mahi mahi sandwiches, burgers, and turkey clubs. For dinner, guests find it fun to select their surf or turf and grill it themselves on one of the grills out back.The more upscale Ocean House specializes in local seafood dishes.Kani Ka Pila Grill, next to the pool, serves a sit-down breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening pupus, and some inventive cocktails. The restaurant features nightly live entertainment from award-winning Hawaiian musicians.Kani Ka Pila Grill provides the room serviceStarbucks, located near the hotel's entrance, opens at 5 a.m., just in time to give the early morning surfers a java jolt.Stand Up Paddle Boarding has quickly developed into one of the most popular water sports across the globe. Whether in rivers and lakes or oceans and pools, Paddle boarding is a great leisure activity for all age groups. With its roots stretching back thousands of years ago, it is not a new activity. Once an ancient Hawaiian tradition of "he'e nalu," this activity has transformed into a worldwide hobby.
Interested in trying this up and coming sport or looking for a relaxing day at the beach? Look no further than the Kapalua Bay Beach Crew. While visiting Maui it is essential to check out this team of experienced individuals. This no hassle system of renting gear right on the beach allows you to spend less time packing up gear and more time enjoying all that the island has to offer. At A GlanceKapalua Bay is often rated in the top 10 beaches in Hawaii for its beautiful sand, active marine life, and protected environment. The beach crew has everything you might need and eliminates the struggle of packing everything often turning an enjoyable day to an unpleasant outing. Activity Level: Paddle Boarding and Kayaking require moderate physical exertion for those looking for a leisurely time but can also serve as a great workout engaging various muscles in your body. Snorkeling is a great activity for all ages and requires less effort than paddlingHours of Operation: Open everyday from 8:30 am-5:00 pmPreparations: Bring a towel and camera if you want to capture this amazing opportunity to explore the beauties of West MauiCost: Kayaks and Paddle boards- $40 an hour, Boogie Boards- $10 all day, Snorkel sets and beach umbrellas- $10 for 2 hours and $15 for the day
, lounge chairs- $15 for 2 hours and $20 for the dayLocal's Tip: Buy the Beach Crew Club Pass if you are staying for 5 or more days to maximize the fun with 5 days of snorkeling, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, kayaking and relaxing in the sun for $189Kapalua BayOne of the nicest beaches on Maui, this pristine location offers a variety of activities sure to fit everyone's needs. Paddle Boarding lessons are offered in a private or group setting. The price for a private lesson with one of the many-trained watermen is $100 for an hour and for a group lesson the price is $80 per person. Kayaking tours are also offered daily. It is not uncommon to see turtles swimming in the water and the occasional monk Address:1 Bay DriveLahaina HI, 96761Directions:Starting in Lahaina: take Honoapiilani Hwy (from Leoda's Kitchen and the fruit stands on the right hand side about 14 miles) after passing through Kaanapali you will take a left onto Napilihau St and you will pass Napili market on the left hand side.