Kaka'ako Travel Guide

Honolulu
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Popular places to visit

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Waikiki Beach

4/5(37 reviews)

Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.

Waikiki Beach
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Ala Moana Center

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.

Ala Moana Center
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International Market Place

4/5(16 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to International Market Place, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

International Market Place
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Royal Hawaiian Center

4.5/5(15 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Royal Hawaiian Center, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Royal Hawaiian Center
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Honolulu Harbor

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Honolulu Harbor
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

5/5(17 reviews)

More than 400 fish species and green sea turtles live in this marine ecosystem at one of the best snorkeling spots in Hawaii.

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

Things to do

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Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu

£99
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sunset Dinner Cruise in Honolulu
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5 in 1 Deluxe Turtle snorkeling(3Hrs, 5Activities,+Free Pick Up)

£110
Per adult
86% of travellers recommend
5 in 1 Deluxe Turtle snorkeling(3Hrs, 5Activities,+Free Pick Up)
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BYOB Sunset Cruise off the Waikiki Coast

£45
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
BYOB Sunset Cruise off the Waikiki Coast
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OAHU CATAMARANS Sunset Tour on a 40 Foot Catamaran FOOD & BYOB!!!

£44
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
OAHU CATAMARANS Sunset Tour on a 40 Foot Catamaran FOOD & BYOB!!!
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Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure

£67
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Turtle Canyon Snorkel Adventure
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Honolulu Sunset & Fireworks Dinner Cruise

£102
Per adult
Honolulu Sunset & Fireworks Dinner Cruise
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Top hotels in Kaka'ako

Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra
Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra
3.5 out of 5
410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, HI
The price is £203 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£203
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this spa hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,322 reviews)
"I was expecting to stay on a higher floor but ends up having room at 6th floor at Kona Tower and facing with parking view of the mall 😆. I will stay there again but will make sure next time I will stay at the tall building. From front desk to room cleaner, to any worker i'd seen around are all friendly ..."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI
The price is £357 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£357
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,509 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
4 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is £407 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£407
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this beach 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! (1,878 reviews)
"Nice pool. Family friendly. Room like new"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is £279 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£279
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,279 reviews)
"Beautiful beaches"

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Prince Waikiki
Prince Waikiki
4.5 out of 5
100 Holomoana St, Honolulu, HI
The price is £286 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£286
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,242 reviews)
"Pros: - Very clean and nice. Lobby smells great. - Rooms are updated and clean. It has a nice coastal design that makes the rooms feel resorty and relaxing - Very convenient. Bus stop and ABC store is right outside. Coffee shop is in lobby. - close to Ala Moana mall Cons: - elevators can get congested ..."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Prince Waikiki
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is £315 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£315
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,462 reviews)
"Great service, good location, very clean. But resort fee was unacceptable, we did not use at all. Coffee maker needs to be upgraded. If electric kettle provided in room, that will be great."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaka'ako

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Downtown Honolulu

Unique features of Downtown Honolulu include the shopping and beaches. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or King Kamehameha Statue while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Honolulu
Ala Moana Beach Park which includes a coastal town, tropical scenes and surfing

Ala Moana

If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.

Ala Moana
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Waikiki

4.5/5(105 area reviews)

Waikiki Beach Walk and Waikiki Beach are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Waikiki. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, island views and popular shops.

Waikiki
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McCully - Moiliili

While visiting McCully - Moiliili, you might make a stop by sights like Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i and Old Stadium Park.

McCully - Moiliili
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Pacific Heights

While visiting Pacific Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Royal Mausoleum State Monument and Kapena Falls Trailhead.

Pacific Heights
Bishop Museum showing interior views

Kalihi - Palama

If you're spending some time in Kalihi - Palama, Honolulu Harbor and Bishop Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Kalihi - Palama

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