There are several accommodation options to choose from on Oahu. We will not have any hotel room block to give everyone the flexibility to choose where to stay based on budget and preference. After all, this is also your vacation. We hope the following guide will help you decide where best to stay.
Short Term Rentals (AirBNB and VRBO).
Oahu has a short term vacation rental law which requires a minimum of 30 days to book in residential areas (will change to 90 days on Oct 23, 2022) . When booking a rental through AirBnb or VRBO, please make sure that their listing is legal and compliant with Bill 41 or Ordinance 22-7.
The rule will not apply to resort-zoned areas in Ko Olina, Kuilima (near Turtle Bay Resort), Makaha, and parts of Waikiki. We recommend searching for properties near these resort zone, double checking with the host and visit the link below to review specific zoned areas that permits short-term rentals.
More information on short-term rentals: https://www.honolulu.gov/dppstr
North Shore (Turtle Bay Resort)
The north shore is a great area to stay if you want to get away from the city and crowd. You will enjoy the laid back Hawaii surf culture. Turtle Bay Resort is located here! If the rates for booking directly with the resort sounds crazy to you, you can check VRBO rentals for better rates.
Waikiki
Waikiki is a popular place to stay on Oahu. It is a large beachfront city with lots of hotel options from budget-friendly hotels to luxury resorts. Waikiki beach is world-famous and gets lots of crowd and tourism. There may be additional daily parking rates if you have a car rental. It is 10 miles from the airport (~20 minutes) and 22 miles to Kualoa Ranch (~40 minutes).
Ko Olina
The Four Seasons, Marriott and Disney’s Aulani are big resorts in Ko Olina. The Leeward side is the drier and sunnier side of the island. Also check out VRBO for rentals nearby.
It is 20 miles from the airport (~25 minutes) and 37 miles to Kualoa Ranch (~47 minutes)
Windward East (Kaneohe / Kailua)
This side of the island is mostly residential and has very little resort option. If you find a short term rental in this area, please check that it is legal.