Just reserved an ocean view room for 5 night stay. After reading several reviews looks like Maile tower is the nicest. Any recommendations or comments welcomed as this is our first trip to HI.
Thanks.
Hale Koa Hotel
You will be staying in the hotel that yearly gets voted the best bargain in Hawaii because of the cheap rates for military.
Lots to do on Oahu:
tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g29222-i37-k647862鈥?/a>
budgettravelonline.com/bt-dyn/鈥ndex.html
Hale Koa Hotel
We love the Hale Koa. We have stayed there many times in the Maile Tower. If you are planning on doing any tours/activities, I would suggest you buy them at Hickam AFB rather than the hotel itself. While the travel agency at the Hale Koa give discounts on activities, we still found that the best deals were at the base (ex. Atlantis Sub). Also, the Navy Exchange is a great place to buy souveniers. Having said that, the best place for souveniers is the flea market at Aloha Stadium. I believe it is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Enjoy!
Love the Hale Koa, we will be staying there for first time in OCT, so I cant comment on rooms/tower but I have been there just for the day several times and its nice, the Koko Cafe has GREAT food too, and the prices are the best I think you can get in Waikiki.
Here is the webpage for Hickam ITT-Great prices, very convient to just walk in and purchase tickets, Im assuming you have Mil ID-so directions for this part of Hickam is drive towards Airport, then on Nimittz, right after airport take a left On Elliot, keep following road and it will enter base (just need rental car paperwork and ID) keep going straight on base and The ITT is on right, just past the first street crossing, has a orange ( I think) surfboard on face of building
www.hickamservices.com/itt-price-list.asp
also
www.Bellowsafs.com is terrific! Mil resort on windward side In Waimanolo area, do you have a rental car? The drive alone from Waikiki to Bellows is just amazing in itself!
Stayed there in June. It was great! Everyone was very nice.
Great beach area and the pools are well kept.
The snack bar and exchange were very handy.
If you want a more relaxed environment, definitely head to
Bellows AFS. It is so peaceful and beautiful there.
Have a great trip!
knb, are you referring to the base exchange at Hickam AFB?
No, refer to DallasCat information. The ITT at Hickam will provide you with the best rates for tours rather than the travel agency at Hale Koa.
KNB, I think that the poster, tweenie the Origional OP, hasent posted reply yet. Im just guessing the secondary question was about the Navy Exchange, which should not in my opinion be confused with the Hickam Bx, anyone stop me if Im wrong here lol! The NEX (Pearl Harbor Exchange/Comm/mall) is the hugest thing Ive ever seen! Its awesome! Our little Bx and BX extra at Hickam fails to compare, I must add Hickam has a great exchange but the Pearl Harbor Mall is just on a different level! That being said-its always crowded, but besides aloha swap meet and if u have Mil ID, best next thing! The food court at Pearl Exchange is also available for non Mil ID holders, my favorite is I Love country cafe, Ive read about them closing in certain areas, and I just love the salads, enough in that box to eat for days!
Sorry for hijack-carry on :)
Im sooo blonde! Now that Ive actually READ the comments lol-the place to get tickets on Hickam is NOT in the bx of hickam, but on the ITT site, which is basicaly a travel agency for military that also provides discounted activity rates, you could go to Hickam BX and they will give you directions, but I gave driving directions with pricing list above. I live on Hickam-and if I can help anyone here is my addy
prahy001@hawaii.rr.com
sorry for confusions!
Quick question about the Hale Koa, do they sell liquor (like by the bottle) or do you need to go to the nearest ABC store?
Dallas Cat 70 and KNB
I didn%26#39;t word my question very well, LOL I was actually wanting to know about which exchange for souveniers. Thanks for helping get through that.....
No comments:
Post a Comment