Priceline Hotel: Which zone do you recommend in Oahu for first-time visitors?

[Teletubbie]

This is my first visit to Hawaii and we will be arriving in Oahu in August staying there for 7 nights. What zone should I aim for in Oahu?

[thereuare]

What are the actual dates of your stay, desired budget and star rating?

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Thanks.

[Teletubbie]

My travel dates are 8/2 - 8/8 and I am looking for a 4* or a resort.

[thereuare]

...I am looking for a 4* or a resort.

Are you willing to pay more for a Resort vs. a 4* OR is your goal the least expensive 4* or better for this stay?

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2x

[Teletubbie]

I am looking for a 4* or better.

[thereuare]

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3x

[Teletubbie]

Done. Can we now get back to my question? :)

[Teletubbie]

3.5* Waikiki Beach area hotel

8/2 - 8/8 $164

3.5-star Hotel in Waikiki Beach

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Near Beach

Property is located within easy walking distance of a beach.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Golf Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one golf course; an extra charge typically applies.

Tennis Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies.

Accessible for the blind

Braille or raised signage

Accessible for the deaf

TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock

Free Breakfast

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Free Internet

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Accessible path of travel

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In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Accessible bathroom

Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet

Roll-in shower

Bathroom has a roll-in shower

[thereuare]

I was ready 8 days ago and was waiting on you ;)

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.

Above you mention a 7 nite stay but list your checkin/checkout dates as Aug2-Aug8 which is six nites, can you confirm if this is actually a 6 nite stay or if your arrival or departure date has changed? (we'll then be able to replicate your search and look at the HOTWIRE offer above)

Waikiki is the most frequently bid zone, followed by City Central and Marina, either of which may or may not be good choices depending upon your needs for this trip. Are you looking to head to the beach every day or sight see around the island? Will you have a car? What is your maximum budget (per nite before taxes and fees)?

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[Teletubbie]

My stay is actually 6 nights 8/2 - 8/8. We will do the beach for 2-3 days and the rest we will do sight seeing.

We will have a rental car and our budget is $160 including taxes and fees.

[thereuare]

At current rates i don't think you're budget is going to be enough for a 4*/Resort in the Waikiki Beach zone... and may not be enough in the Central or Marina zones. For a 4* or better in the Waikiki Beach zone i think you're looking at about $150-$165 before taxes and fees (and don't forget many hotels in this area also charge Resort fees).

What is it that you would like to try for first...

A 4* or better in the Waikiki Beach zone OR the least expensive 4* or better in any of the three (or two if there is a zone above you don't like/want) zones? What do you want to use as your maximum bid amount?

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