budget accomadation......oahu.
 

are there any motels on oahu? there only appear to be expensive hotels(when converted to $n.z.) on the websites. we have had no problem staying in motels in our travels in the u.s.a. in the past.we are looking for something around $50 u.s. a night but it's not looking promising.

Hi Holly: <BR> <BR>Since we live on oahu and due to our high cost of living, when we travel we also try to economize. We highly recommend home exchanging as a way to go, esp. if your times are flexible. Check homelink.org for some possibilities. We have exchanged four times, in France, Alaska, and Canada, and think it's a great way to go. Someday we'll get to Australia and New Zealand, most likely, home exchanging too. <BR> <BR>You can also get reasonably inexpensive rentals in some Waikiki properties, but it's unlikely that any would come in at $50. $75 would be more realistic.

Holly, you are not going to get a hotel room for $50/night in Oahu. <BR>It's an island = small land area; therefore, property is extremely expensive hence almost all lodging is high rise hotel rooms. Don't know of any that don't also charge daily extra to park a car. The cheapest but good quality hotel is: <BR> <BR>http://www.enjoyhawaii.com/PropertyHtmls/OAM145T.HTM <BR> <BR>If the above address does not work, use your favorite search engine and use the search words: <BR> <BR>waikiki surf east <BR> <BR>They have kitchenettes (excellent way to save money by eating breakfast in room, packing a lunch) and a pool; about 3 blocks from Waikiki Beach.

Holly, you are not going to get a hotel room for $50/night in Oahu. <BR>It's an island = small land area; therefore, property is extremely expensive hence almost all lodging is high rise hotel rooms. Don't know of any that don't also charge daily extra to park a car. The cheapest but good quality hotel is: <BR> <BR>http://www.enjoyhawaii.com/PropertyHtmls/OAM145T.HTM <BR> <BR>If the above address does not work, use your favorite search engine and use the search words: <BR> <BR>waikiki surf east <BR> <BR>They have kitchenettes (excellent way to save money by eating breakfast in room, packing a lunch) and a pool; about 3 blocks from Waikiki Beach. <BR> <BR>Tax on ALL rooms is just under 12%.

Here's one last website for you to check out: <BR> <BR>http://www.A1vacations.com <BR> <BR>Remember: Oahu is the name of the most visited island, Honolulu is its largest city, and Waikiki is Honolulu's most famous beach.

I got a hotel in Waikiki for $50 per night using priceline in April 2000. We stayed at the Sheraton Princess Kiualani which was across the street from Waikiki Beach. It was a great value for what we paid. The link below is helpful in figuring out what to bid. <BR>http://pub4.ezboard.com/bpricelineandexpediabidding

We stayed at the Waikiki Beachcomber last march for 70 a night booked on the net. (special via the net only) It is right across the street from Duke's on the beach. Don Ho also performs nightly in the hotel.

Re: The YMCA. That was me! That was me! Go to http://centralymcahonolulu.org/accom...mmodations.htm <BR> <BR>This particular YMCA is right across the street from Ala Moana Shopping Center and the beach. Plus I think you get to use their workout facilities while you stay there. Lots of bang for your buck.

I found a couple of recommendations on another travel site. The Royal Grove, a budget hotel, clean, nothing fancy and a favorite of senior citizens and the Hawaiiana Hotel, clean, good service. Do a google search on each one and you will find their web sites. The Manoa Valley B& B, located near the University of Hawaii is also a good value.

Just returned last week - stayed at the Aston Grand Hotel - cheap - $54 per night, but I'll warn you it'a a bit of a "dump" - we were to stay for 8 nights and I just couldn't stand it - very small - rooms do have a bar fridge and the location was across from the zoo. We then checked into the Waikiki Parkside $67 per night with a AAA card. <BR>This was real nice - bar fridge and hot pot, pool and very, very clean - good location close to beach. <BR>Also the YMCA was near us - we were thinking of staying there - it's reasonable and good location - I believe it was under $50 per night for 2 of us.

Holly: I forgot to mention that we had met some people who were staying at the Banana Bungalow - it's a hostel but you can also rent private and semi-private rooms - very reasonalbe. They people we met said it was OK to stay at and very central.

Holly, <BR> <BR>We stayed at the Outrigger Hoboron (about 4 blocks from the beach) a few years ago for $50/nt. It has since changed names to OHANA Hoboron but they have a $69 special. go to Ohanahotels.com there are a lot pf properities to choose from. My only problem is that I'm not sure which ones are the newer ones. I do have faith though, in that chain. <BR>Good luck!