Grand Wailea Resort
One of the most prestigious hotels in Hawaii, the Grand Wailea Resort in Maui is conveniently located close to numerous outdoor recreation opportunities. It provides its guests enough amenities to stay occupied at the resort for the entire stay without traveling more than a mile or two away. You and your kids can frolic in the large pool, complete with a snaking river and several large slides and rapids. Dine in one of five restaurants, have a cocktail in one of the two lounges or browse in the on-site shopping mall. Feeling adventurous? Participate in a water recreation activity and rent a kayak, surfboard or snorkel gear and take a tour or visit a scuba diving pool. The resort spa offers a plethora of relaxing services to help you unwind. The average cost of an economy room as of 2009 is $550 per night.
3850 Wailea Alanui Drive
Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 96753
(800) 888-6100
www.grandwailea.com
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort at Ko Olina
Located on the west shore of Oahu, the Ihilani is in one of the nicest regions of the island, away from the nearby cities. At an average cost of $400 per night (2009 prices) the Ihilani also offers more affordable rates than other hotels on the island. It provides its guests with marina facilities for boat owners and four private, man-made lagoons on-site for snorkeling and swimming. Four restaurants and a lounge are located on the premises for dining options, and a luau is adjacent to the hotel for an authentic Polynesian experience. Be prepared to drive an hour or more for activities in Honolulu and elsewhere on the island; you will need to rent a vehicle. Many hiking opportunities are outside the city.
92-1001 Olani Street
Ko Olina , Oahu, Hawaii 96707
(808) 679-0079
www.ihilani.com
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, located on the west shore of the Big Island, is surrounded by one of the most tropical and lush atmospheres of all Hawaiian hotels. The hotel includes an 18 hole-golf course, tennis courts, a salon and boutiques and is situated on one of the best beaches in the region, so you can enjoy snorkeling and other water sports without further travel. At $450 to $1,000 per guest room, as of 2009, the hotel provides both economy and deluxe accommodations to fit most budgets.
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive
Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743
(808) 882-7222
www.princeresortshawaii.com/mauna-kea-beach-hotel
Article Written By Justin Chen
Justin Chen is a freelance writer and photographer with 6 years of professional experience in outdoor activities, extreme sports, travel and marketing topics. His professional work experience includes publication with KOMO 4 News Seattle, Fisher Interactive Network, and Demand Studios. He is a current Pre-Med student at Walla Walla University.
