How to Find Cheap Hotels in Waikiki, Hawaii

Waikiki has earned a worldwide reputation for its beautiful beaches, tourist attractions and shops of every stripe. This section of Honolulu offers visitors plentiful accommodations, world-class entertainment and all that glorious sunshine.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book Accommodations in Waikiki

1. Contact the Oahu Visitors Bureau for more information on Waikiki accommodations. Their phone number is [phone]. You can also visit their Web site (see Resources below).
2. Assemble a group and save money with a Waikiki vacation rental. Travelers can divide the rental home or condo cost among them while enjoying the spacious rooms and modern amenities. If you're interested in these rentals, consult a travel agent at least 6 months in advance.
3. Stretch your budget in an area hostel. Travelers can find inexpensive hostel rooms or suites in Waikiki. You won't find many in this area, although they are becoming more popular throughout Honolulu. Book in advance.
4. Save money by staying in Waikiki hotels away from the beach. Travelers who book accommodations just across the street from the coastline can find cheaper room rates. Reserving rooms well in advance ensures a wider range of choices.

Know Waikiki

5. Chow down at a luau. This traditional Hawaiian celebration features food, live entertainment and a celebration of local culture. Travelers can enjoy lomi salmon while watching hula dancers.
6. Enjoy Waikiki's beautiful waters and coastline. At reasonable rates, travelers can rent surfboards or windsurfing equipment and glide across the clear blue water. You can also ride canoes and sailboats along the Waikiki coast.
7. Visit the Diamond Head volcanic crater. This natural landmark lies just outside Honolulu and attracts thousands of tourists daily. Travelers can see much of Oahu from vantage points on top of the crater.
8. Swim along Waikiki's coast. Travelers who love the outdoors can scuba dive or swim with groups and observe Hawaii's beautiful underwater life.

Travel in Waikiki

9. Select domestic and international plane flights through Honolulu International Airport. Waikiki is located within Honolulu, so rental cars and shuttle buses offer a short ride for travelers. Finding cheap plane tickets means keeping track of the time of year, with lower prices off-season.
10. Rent a car to use while visiting Waikiki. Honolulu's poor public transportation system means residents and travelers must drive to get anywhere on Oahu.