Hawaii Kai Travel Guide

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Hawaii Kai
Hawaii Kai
Commute to more beaches. 🚙 #beachbound
If you're looking for a challenging, quick hike with gorgeous 360-degree views, head over to Koko Crater. This extinct volcano crater used to house a railroad jutting up the near vertical side of the volcano crater and was used as a bunker during WWII. Some remnants still remain today and are now used to perch upon the best lookout spots to ooo and ahh over views of Diamond Head, Moanalua Bay, and out towards Makapu'u on the Eastern Shores of Hawaii Kai.

When I used to live in Hawaii Kai when I attended UH Manoa, this was my exercise five days a week, since I lived right across the street. I lovingly call this climb "The Stair Master of Death"

TIP: Go early for sunrise to beat the heat, or go late for sunset when it isn't as crowded. If you go in the evening, be sure to bring a headlamp to safely make your way back down. Bring water and your camera, and be careful after heavy rain when the steps can be slippery. This hike is not for the faint of heart or those with a severe fear of heights. 

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Railway hike...

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Top hotels in Hawaii Kai

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is Rp3.905.952 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp3.905.952
Rp5.729.154 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,835 reviews)
Great staff and the concierge was awesome! Great location to the beach and the best restaurants.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is Rp3.552.396 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
Rp3.552.396
Rp5.256.406 total
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,766 reviews)
Room was good, just too noisy for the elevators.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
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The price is Rp8.232.804 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
Rp8.232.804
Rp10.806.018 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,929 reviews)
Room was nice. Hotel was nice. In a great location. I disliked that kids were not allowed use floaties in the pool. Even when there was a private adult only pool.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd Honolulu HI
The price is Rp3.796.518 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp3.796.518
Rp5.599.243 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,821 reviews)
I stayed at the kalia tower room. I think it needs to be more updated. Hawaii is beautiful and there are lots of entertainment and activities offered this hotel. I plan on coming back to Hawaii. However a different tower not the kalia tower.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is Rp2.563.028 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp2.563.028
Rp4.161.878 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,085 reviews)
The rooms are a bit small and dated but clean elevators are annoying you have to wait no matter what time of day/night

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

The Twin Fin Hotel
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach

4 out of 5
120 Kaiulani Ave Honolulu HI
The price is Rp3.134.021 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
Rp3.134.021
Rp4.554.682 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,329 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Hawaii Kai

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Eastern Honolulu

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Eastern Honolulu. A stop by Waialae Country Club or Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve might round out your trip.

Eastern Honolulu
Caption---- Kuliouou Ridge Trail in Hawaii Kai, Oahu

Kuliouou - Kalani Iki

While visiting Kuliouou - Kalani Iki, you might make a stop by sights like Niu Valley and Kawaikui Beach.

Kuliouou - Kalani Iki
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Kahala

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Kahala. A stop by Kahala Beach or Kahala Mall might round out your trip.

Kahala
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Palolo

While Palolo isn't home to many top sights, Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trailhead and Waikiki Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Palolo
Honolulu city landscape with mountains and blue sky near Kaimuki / Kahala on Oahu, Hawaii.

Kaimuki

If you're spending some time in Kaimuki, Diamond Head State Monument and Kapi'olani Community College Farmers' Market are top sights worth seeing.

Kaimuki
Diamond Head which includes a city, landscape views and a sunset

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Ala Wai Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis


Hawaii Kai Travel Guide