HOLOHOLO
The Equus offers kama'aina deals
Advertiser Staff
Aqua Hotels & Resorts' newly renovated boutique hotel, The Equus (formerly the Hawaii Polo Inn), offers a kama'aina rate of $111 a night through June 30. Hawai'i residents who book the "Get Acquainted with Equus" special also get a 50 percent discount on a North Shore horseback ride that starts at Mokule'ia Polo Field, heads through ironwood forests and along the beach before turning back. (The 90-minute trail ride, $95 per person, is available separately by calling 220-5153.)
The Equus joined Aqua hotels in September and completed renovations in December. Upgrades to the 68-room property are designed, the group says, to offer a "Ralph Lauren meets upcountry Hawai'i" ambience. The Equus, at the 'ewa end of Waikiki, is home to the Hawaii Polo Club and visiting international teams during polo season (late April through September). 949-0061 or www.aquaresorts.com.
WATCH WHALES: Napili Kai Beach Resort offers a whale watcher's special March 1-29. It includes fresh flowers in room on arrival, Whale Tail chocolates, and a fifth night free after four consecutive nights at these nightly rack rates: ocean-view room, $260; ocean-view studio, $295; beachfront studio, $320; oceanfront studio, $345 to 360; one-bedroom ocean-view suite, $415, one-bedroom oceanfront suite, $440. Five-night minimum stay required between March 1 and 29.
Napili Kai offers free parking, in-room Internet, 18-hole putting green, fitness room and beach gear. (800) 367-5030, (808) 669-6271, www.napilikai.com.
KICK BACK: Hilton Waikoloa Village's "Kama'aina Bed & Breakfast" package starts at $189 per room per night and includes garden-view accommodations and daily buffet breakfast for two. The kama'aina garden-view room rate starts at $149 per night. Both specials are through March 5; Hawai'i ID required. (808) 886-1234, www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com.
RIDE WAVES: The Outrigger Waikiki's Room and Board package (as in surfboard) includes four 60-minute surf lessons, eight hours of board rental time and a digital CD of the student surfing. The package can be shared by two, three or four people. Prices for the four-night package, through Dec. 21, are $1,070 to $4,126. (800) 688-7444, www.outriggerwaikiki.com or reservations@outrigger.com.
