How to Find Cheap Hotels in Lanai, Hawaii

Lanai is a small island in the Hawaiian chain that has been private property for most of its history. The Dole Company utilized the island for the last century for its pineapple harvesting operations. However, the island is now opening to tourism, and accommodations are available for travelers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book Accommodations in Lanai

1. Book accommodations through the Lana'i Visitors Bureau. Call [phone], or visit the bureau's Web site (see Resources below).
2. Coordinate a group vacation to Lanai and save on accommodations by staying in a condominium with lavish amenities at a reasonable price.
3. Stay in Maui and travel to Lanai. Maui has numerous inexpensive resorts, inns and hotels near the car ferry to Lanai. The short trip between the two islands can mean significant savings.
4. Extend your travel budget by staying in a Lanai City hotel. The local inns hotels and rental homes are inexpensive, and they are close to restaurants and island shopping.

Know Lanai

5. Take advantage of Lanai's natural beauty by enjoying outdoor activities. You can swim among fish and coral while exploring the Lanai coast on scuba expeditions. Or you can stay on dry land for the golf and hiking.
6. Tour the historic Manele-Hulopo'e Marine Life Conservation District. The district features preserved fishing villages that are centuries old.

Travel in Lanai

7. Plan an ATV excursion in Lanai well ahead of your vacation. Several companies offer inexpensive island excursions. Travelers can visit beautiful forests, coastlines and valleys.
8. Travel to Lanai by charter flight from Honolulu. The major charter companies in the Hawaiian Islands are Hawaiian Airlines and Island Air. Cheap fares are available for tourists who book in advance, although last-minute trips are available.
9. Ride the car ferries from other Hawaiian island to Lanai. Rent a car in Maui or Oahu and purchase a cheap berth aboard Lanai's regular car ferry.
10. Drive down the Lanai coast in a rental vehicle. Rental car companies operate in Maui and Honolulu with cheap rates for tourists. Travelers can ferry their cars to Lanai, and then enjoy the freedom of driving around the island.