Oahu, Hawaii

Where it’s easy to find your perfect stretch of paradise

Hawaii is arguably the most exotic place you can go without a passport. Between Obama family visits and the 2011 movie The Descendants, Oahu, the most cosmopolitan of the islands, seems to be having a moment. And, because visitors are increasingly exploring Oahu’s lesser-known beaches to the east, north, and west, those areas have stepped up their tourist-friendly attractions to accommodate the rush.

So rent a car and get as far from Waikiki as you can, as quickly as speed limits allow. Head east and cross the Koolau range on the Pali Highway. As you wind down the mountain, a panorama of the Windward side—the sprawling residential valley where the First Family vacations—will come into view. Kailua Beach Park, great for families, and Lanikai, a gorgeous half-mile strip of water and sand with hiking nearby, are safe bets for all-day beach outings.

Winter is high-surf season in Hawaii, and the North Shore is the best place to watch big-wave riders. Start in Haleiwa, home to Matsumoto (808-637-4827, matsumotoshaveice.com), which deals the island’s best syrup-drenched shave ice. Head north toward Kahuku and keep your eyes peeled for Waimea Bay, Ehukai Beach Park (home of the Banzai Pipeline), and Sunset. You might also bump into surfers at the Kahuku Superette (808-293-9878), a dinky grocery where they stock up on poke—a local salad of seasoned raw ahi—by the pound.

On the island’s west side, stop for a history lesson at Pearl Harbor and then continue on to the golf-and-beach-resort development of Ko Olina for a snorkel and dolphin tour with Ko Olina Ocean Adventures (808-396-2068, koolinaoceanadventures.com). The town of Ko Olina is also where Disney recently plunked down its latest resort, the Aulani (714-520-7001, resorts.disney.go.com; from $399). In Kapolei, refuel with fish tacos and burgers made with locally raised beef at the new Monkeypod Kitchen (monkeypodkitchen.com).

What’s New Around Waikiki

1. DINING Local foodies love the pop-up restaurant Miso & Ale (misoandale.com) and a hipster ramen joint in Chinatown called Lucky Belly (50 N. Hotel St., 808-531-1888). The dining scene’s most exciting newcomer is Morimoto (1775 Ala Moana Blvd., 808-943-5800), a high-energy sushi restaurant from the iron chef Masaharu Morimoto.

2. DRINKING The new L’Aperitif bar at the elegant beachfront Halekulani (2199 Kalia Rd., 808-923-2311) features cocktails created by famed Ritz Paris bartender Colin Field. The Waikiki Ocean Club (waikikioceanclub.com; admission $89), a floating deck anchored a six-minute paddle away from the Hilton Hawaiian Village pier, offers watersports, plus DJs and drinks after sundown.

3. STROLLING Visit the Bishop Museum (1525 Bernice St., 808-847-3511) through February 4 to see a new exhibition about Alfred Shaheen, the textile designer who gave the world the aloha shirt, or stop by the new Damascus Room, filled with Islamic art, at Shangri-La (4055 Papu Cir., 808-734-1941), the former estate of tobacco heiress Doris Duke.

Where to Stay

The Trump Waikiki (808-683-7777, trumpwaikiki.com; from $399), which opened in 2009, pumps up the party vibe with a sixth-floor lounge that’s the top perch for watching Waikiki’s Friday night fireworks over the water. On the surfcentric North Shore, Turtle Bay (808-293-6000, turtlebayresort.com; from $229) offers farm tours, horseback riding, beach yoga classes, guided fishing excursions, and surfing lessons. Your best budget option is the boutique Hotel Renew (888-485-7639, hotelrenew.com; from $208), nicely located just off Waikiki Beach.

Getting There

The nine-hour direct flight aboard United—roundtrip fares start just above $1,000—gets you to most island hotels in time for sunset mai tais. Bring your Ambien for the reverse redeye flight home. For maximum freedom on the island, rent a car and buy a disposable cooler for packing snacks in the trunk.

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ホテルの横（道をはさんで）にあったＡＢＣストアは、大き目でしたので品数が豊富で、すごく助かりました。

部屋は、写真通りお洒落でしたが、一番お安い部屋でしたのでラナイは付いていませんでした。
プールも有りませんでした。
でもそれを知ってココに決めました。
皆様がおっしゃっている通り、スタッフが素晴らしい方のみでした。
笑顔もいいなぁ～。一言一言もいいなぁ～。性格がいい人を採用したんだろうなぁ～。と毎日思って過ごしました。自然体で、本当に気持ちが良かったです。

レストランの評価は、１階にある小さなバーについてです。一人でも気軽に“ちょっと一杯”いけました！
他のホテルに泊まっても、ここなら行きたいなぁ～と思いました。

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Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple

Trip Advisor Guest M Raney  Ventura, California

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Stayed December 2012, traveled with family

Trip Advisor Guest San Antonio, Texas

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Room 606.

A TripAdvisor  guest from London, UK

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Hotel Renew was great! I have to say it was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at and I have been in a few. We have had an upper floor, city view room, the hotel is really just steps from the beach so it is not a big deal not to stay in “beach front”, because all the beach front hotels have the busy main street in front of them anyway!!! so it was quite nice to be not in the first row but still not far away. The hotel inside is new or renovated, however it´s really nice, no big hawaiian designs but just nice stylish room, HUGE and sooo comfy bed, nice bathroom and a small hallway with a wardrobe, there is a small drink fridge so you can put some fruit there or so too. The staff was friendly and helpfull, you can have some beach chairs and towels for free – it was great as people pay for hiring these on the beach like 50 $ a day… It was really quite, we have never heard anything from other rooms or so. The breakfast buffet is quite small but was enough for us but it is happening in the hotel lobby (the hotel is quite small compare to other ones in Hawai´i so there is no restaurant) and there is not enough chairs for all the people I would say, we were lucky to have a seat every time but I saw few people waiting for a bit. But as I saw the bigger hotels they even had a queue in front of the restaurants so than I thought this wasn´t so bad, some of these hotels are promising “take away breakfast” on the beach – but it is just because you actually have to take all you can before somebody else will do it and you go to find yourselves spot on the beach, because there is no room for you in the restaurant.

Hotel great value for the price, I would recommend it for sure, it´s for someone who likes a bit of a privacy and who likes to stay in a nice place on a holiday (for me it just makes the whole thing much better). It is not an empty luxury, you don´t pay the extra $$ for some chandelier or so, but you have all you need – I mean, you are mainly spending time outside anyway but you are gonna feel good inside too. I think for this money this is the gem, and BIG plus – it really looks just like on the internet websites pictures. We just had a great time, we loved Hawai´i, we traveled all around the Ohau Island but we liked just to stay on the Waikiki beach as well, it may be crowded for some people, but I think it´s not worse then when you live in Europe and go to Croatia for a holiday – I thought it is gonna be much worse, like more people, so I really liked it the way it was, the place – beach, main road – is alive but not annoying.

I would definitely stayed again, thank you all from the staff for helping us to have the best holiday time,

Aloha from Barbora & Josef!!

TripAdvisor guests from New Zealand

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Tiarne,

A TripAdvisor guest from Sydney, Australia

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Aloha! I hope you are having a wonderful summer and making some great memories with your family and friends. Hotel Renew has been hopping this summer and we have been greeting travelers from all over the world. We are offering some great rates for the month of August and airfares seem to be more competitive than ever. In fact, Hawaiian Airlines just announced fares starting at $382 R/T from San Jose, CA! Looking to get away for a long weekend? Come on over and see us! Or if you’re starting to think about holiday travel, book early to ensure the best rates. Whatever your travel plans may be, we hope to welcome you soon at Hotel Renew

A hui hou (until we meet again),
Daniel Howery
General Manager

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Aloha to your soul

It’s time to reboot. The sound of the ocean echoes in your ear and as you sit in that crowded little cubicle, you can almost feel the crinkle of sand between your toes. Hawaii is one of those magical places that never truly leaves you…the ‘aloha’ nature of the land and genuine serenity keeps you coming back for more.

As the islands evolve, so do their luxury properties—Oahu has just introduced its first true designer boutique property, Hotel Renew. Hotel Renew mirrors the natural environment of the island, incorporating basic natural elements such as water, earth and fire into the overall design. It’s an oasis of casual elegance and exceptional tranquility, just a few steps from Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii.

‘O ka wai leo mopua ke lono nei
E ‘ale, e kumoho, e hu aukahi
I hear the sweetly voiced water
Let it ripple, Let it rise, Let it flow

Hotel Renew is not a big corporate resort or a generic chain hotel. Instead the environment here is all about relaxed living, not overly stuffy modernism. The style is simplistic and to the point, a subtle and calming contrast to the vibrant energy of Waikiki. 72 luxury suites repeat the natural environment of Oahu and focus on the elements. The rooms, designed in the spirit of wellness, immediately envelop you with a sense of ease and comfort, and serve as an elegant backdrop for your own memories.  It’s the perfect marriage of sexy chic and casual coastal.

Skip out of the office simply for the wide Pacific beaches of Honolulu, the striking views of Ko’olau’s pali (cliffs) and the laid-back “aloha” feeling you can’t help absorbing while you’re here. There’s something very special about the stunning Oahu landscape, local rain forest and the humming vibrant downtown juxtaposed next to each other. Take in the vibrant downtown arts scene; visit the memorial at Pearl Harbor for a historic afternoon. Take a late night stroll on the tiki-torch-lit beach or hang ten on the waves. Taste the local poki. The island is literally your oyster.

Indulge. Relax. Renew. Discover wani pana. For the natives, that means celebrated places. A deep breath of tropical air and the scent of a fragrant island lei around your neck.

Source: Alister and Paine Magazine

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