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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Friday, August 28, 2009

Labor Day brings great deals galore on staycations


By Dave Dondoneau
TGIF Editor

Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

A Polynesian canoe house graces the porte cochere at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, which is offering a $125 nightly room rate to kama'aina during Labor Day weekend.

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Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

The Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki & Golf Club offers staycationers a new swimming pool — and a special rate in which the second night of your stay costs $50.

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Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

Kama‘äina staying at the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel can take advantage of room and restaurant deals.

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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