Traveling On A Budget to Oahu?

Here You Can Sleep for under $100!

When visiting Oahu, Kailua, travelers can stay in nice hostels and small hotels to meet people from all over the world coming together in a very special place in Hawaii.

Hostels, however small or affordable they may be, are still a gathering place for travelers, explorers and adventurers. Do not expect a lot since you do get what you pay for. However, they still provide great customer service and very comfortable accommodations.

Here are the top 5 places where you can sleep for under $100 when traveling on a budget to Oahu:

(Hotel Features and Room types are provided by http://hotels.hawaiianexplorer.com/)

Polynesian Hostel Beach Club Honolulu

2584 Lemon Road, Waikiki, Honolulu, United States

Average overnight stay: $48

Polynesian Hostel Beach Club Honolulu, rated as Best Youth Hostel by the Travel Channel, is located in the heart of Waikiki, a few steps away from the beach and one street from Kuhio Beach Park. It is also very much accessible to parks, restaurants, and nightlife.

It is a hostel filled with lots of activities for its world travelers. Polynesian Hostel is the closest hostel to the Diamond Head Crater, Honolulu Zoo, the Aquarium, and other local attractions. You can also enjoy sea kayaking across Iua Bay to Moku Lua Islands, experience World War II History by visiting the Pearl Harbor and the Arizona Memorial, and appreciate the majesty of Oahu while sunset sailing.

The comfortable rooms at Polynesian Hostel Beach Club include a fan and a TV. It provides a 24-hour reception, as well as bicycle rental and luggage storage. Amenities include a game room, a safe, and a tour desk. The staff is very friendly and accommodating.

A sumptuous breakfast is prepared each morning at the hostel, and there are numerous restaurants and eateries near the area.

Hotel Features

General Info

Cable / Satellite TV, TV, Gay/Lesbian Friendly

Activities

Water Activities, Kayaking, Games Available

Services

24-Hour Reception, Safe-Deposit Box, Laundry service, Bicycle Rental, Luggage Storage, Designated Smoking Area, Self Laundry

Internet

High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.

Parking

Parking is available.

Check-in and Check-out

From 12:00 PM and Prior to 10:00 AM

Room Types

8 Bed Dorm – Mixed (Shared Bathroom) Breakfast included

6 Bed Dorm – Mixed (Shared Bathroom) Breakfast included

4 Bed Dorm – Mixed (Shared Bathroom)

4 Bed Dorm – Female Only (Shared Bathroom) Breakfast included

Co-Ed Dorm – FREE cancellation, Pay later

Two Persons Co-Ed Dorm – FREE cancellation, Pay later

Double (Shared Bathroom) Breakfast included

Twin (Shared Bathroom) Breakfast included

2 Bed Dorm – Female Only (Shared Bathroom) Breakfast included

Waikiki Beachside Hostel Honolulu

2556 Lemon Road, Waikiki, Honolulu, United States

Average overnight stay: $60

If you are looking for an affordable seaside refuge, this hostel is located on the more quiet side of the main Waikiki strip. It is two minutes from Kuhio Beach Park on a more quiet side of the main Waikiki strip. It is conveniently situated near Honolulu Zoo and less than a 20-minute stroll from Kapiolani Park, Royal Hawaiian Center and Waikiki Aquarium.

This hostel has 170 comfortable rooms and an in-house restaurant. which are perfect for budget travelers. The bathrooms have their own bathtub and come with a hairdryer.

Waikiki Beachside Hostel Honolulu also serves a satisfying breakfast every morning. Guests can also opt to dine in numerous cafés and eateries nearby. The staff is friendly and helpful and WiFi is good.

Hotel Features

General

Restaurant, Air Conditioned, Hair Dryer, En suite, Private Bathroom, Vending Machines

Activities

Tour Desk, Bath

Services

24-Hour Reception, Safe-Deposit Box, ATM / Cash Machine, Laundry service, Bicycle

Rental, Photocopier, Luggage Storage, Self Laundry

Internet

High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.

Parking

Parking is available.

Check-in & Check-out

From 3:00 PM and Prior to 12:00 PM

Room Types

8 Bed Dorm – Mixed (Private Bathroom) Breakfast included

8 Bed Dorm – Female Only (Private Bathroom) Breakfast included

Waikiki Gateway Hotel

2070 Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki, Honolulu, United States

Average overnight stay: $99

If you want a no-frills, good location and easy-on-the-budget getaway, Waikiki Gateway Hotel is the perfect place to be. It is located just a few blocks from the beach and is really close to the mall and markets. There are also restaurants nearby and there an in-house store at the hotel.

The hotel provides a 24-hour reception, valet parking and a safe and luggage storage. It also has laundry facilities, massage services and the internet. It has spacious rooms complete with a TV, telephone, refrigerator, and a hairdryer. Some bonuses include wireless internet access and movies by request. To add to that, it helps a lot that their staff is multilingual.

A satisfying breakfast is available each morning at Waikiki Gateway, and there are numerous restaurants and eateries nearby that guests can try for lunch or dinner.

Waikiki Gateway Honolulu is conveniently situated for exploring Honolulu with the Fort DeRussy Military Reservation and Royal Hawaiian Center within walking distance. It is also less than a 20-minute stroll from Hawaii Convention Center.

Hotel Features

General

Air Conditioned, Refrigerator, In Room Movies, Hair Dryer, TV, En suite, Private Bathroom, Private Toilet

Activities

Fitness Room/Gym, Massage / Beauty Centre, Golf Course, Bath, Massage, Spa & Wellness Centre

Services

Business Center, Elevator / Lift, 24-Hour Reception, Dry Cleaning, Multilingual Staff, Safe-Deposit Box, Laundry service, Shops, Luggage Storage, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Self Laundry

Internet

High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.

Parking

Valet parking is offered at the hotel.

Check-in & Check-out

From 3:00 PM and Prior to 12:00 PM

Rooms

Single Room

Premium – Standard Room – 2 Twin (Single) Beds Or 2 Double Beds And Bedding Varies

Triple – Quad – 3 Twin (Single) Beds And 1 Twin (Single) Bed

Deluxe Waikiki View – Bedding Varies

Deluxe Ocean View – 2 Double Beds Or 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ocean View

Standard – 1 bed / 2 beds

Deluxe – 1 bed / 2 beds

Ocean View – 1 bed / 2 beds

Hawaiian Monarch Hotel

444 Niu Street, Waikiki, Honolulu, United States

Average overnight stay: $100

Hawaiian Monarch Hotel is an affordable place to book which is located at the Top of Waikiki. The hotel is in a great location which price is difficult to beat. This hotel is for budget travellers who wish to enjoy Waikiki but no funds for high-end accommodations. It is a 10-minute stroll going to the Waikiki Beach and Hawaii Convention Center.

The rooms are a bit dated but they are generally clean and equipped with a safe, microwave, small fridge and air-con. The staff is extremely pleasant and courteous. An enjoyable breakfast is set each morning at Hawaiian, and there are many cafés and eateries nearby.

Sightseeing attractions are also near the Hawaiian Monarch Hotel. The Royal Hawaiian Center and the Fort DeRussy Military Reservation are a 20-minute stroll away.

Hotel Features

General

Air Conditioned, Cable / Satellite TV, Hair Dryer, TV, En suite, Private Bathroom

Activities

Tour Desk, Massage / Beauty Centre, Golf Course, Bath, Nightclubs, Salon, Massage

Services, Concierge, Elevator / Lift, 24-Hour Reception, Wake-up Service, Meeting

Rooms, Laundry service, Bicycle Rental, Shops, Shops in Hotel, Self Laundry

Internet

High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.

Parking

Parking is available.

Check-in & Check-out

From 3:00 PM and Prior to 12:00 PM

Rooms

Standard Double – 1 bed / 2 beds

Standard Queen

Standard Room – King / Queen

Waikiki Backpackers Hostel

2569 Cartwright Rd, Waikiki, Honolulu, United States

Average overnight stay: $68

The Waikiki Backpackers Hostel is a reasonably priced and a very laid back hostel in Waikiki. Attractions near this hostel are the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial, Kapiolani Park and the Waikiki Aquarium. Honolulu city center is only a 10-minute car ride away.

They have private rooms and dorm rooms, equipped to accommodate the needs of the guests. They also offer rental for a moped, surfboard and snorkeling equipment. The hotel has a rooftop lounge where guests can socialize and make new friends with the other travelers.

But what really stands out in this hostel is their customer service. Their staff is great – very friendly and welcoming.

Rooms

Double (with private bedroom)

4-bed dorm (female only, with private bathroom)

4-bed dorm (mixed, with private bathroom)

6-bed dorm (female, with private bathroom)

6-bed dorm (mixed, with private bathroom)