One Night In Honolulu before 7 Day Cruise
 

I need to stay just one night. I do not want to pay big bucks but want something nice. Maybe a B & B near the water. Any help would be appreciated. There will be 2 of us. This is also my first trip to Hawaii. What do you suggest I do before I leave. We will sail the NCL Pride of America to most of the islands.

OK that's wierd....I clicked on this link and it said you had two posts, but I see nothing here! Anyway, I sent you some coupons........

Most of the B&Bs on Oahu that is near water are too far from Aloha Tower (I'm assuming that's where the ship is) to be practical for only one night. I think a place in Waikiki is fine for 1 night, and is closer to the ship so you won't be rushed. Also, if you don't have a car, staying in Waikiki is the easiest. The closest hotel that I can think of to the Aloha Tower area is Ala Moana. The Hawaii Prince is only a little further away and much nicer.

For MelissaHI - I don't know if the original post was edited, but I noticed that when I do Robespierre's trick to edit, the next time I hit "post," count goes up. Maybe that's what happened here? (and p.s. - thanks for clearing up the Horatio/Kincaids on another post!)

even more weird....I can only reply from my phone! anyway, the Resortquest Executive Center hotel is just a few blocks from the pier. it's not the best, but it's close!

Jolie: see you at the GTG?

Hawaii Prince has floor-to-ceiling glass windows but NO LANAIS!

I would just find a nice hotel in Waikiki for the first night. Have dinner on the beach somewhere. I like The Hawaiiana Hotel or The Breakers both on Beach Walk.

I don't think you will find many B&B's convenient to the airport and getting to your cruise (this is an urban area) unless you go somewhere else on Oahu.

Unless you will have a rental car (in which case you'll be paying $10-$20 per night to park at the hotel), or want to pay cabs to transport you, you'll probably want to stay within walking distance of the ship. Waikiki is a $15-$20 cab ride from the ship area; $30 from the airport (I just paid that, earlier this month).

The aforementioned Executive Centre is within walking distance of the pier and the Aloha Tower Marketplace -- and is an all-suite hotel:
http://www.resortquesthawaii.com/haw...yGroupId=25560

Aloha Tower Marketplace is at the pier and has OODLES of dining options...plus great sunset views.

WOW! This is only my second time to do the post and response thing. I will look into staying close now. Just in the last day or two I have decided to stay 3 or 4 days extra. I have the time and since I have never been to Hawaii I decided why not! So now I can stay somewhere like a B & B from Sat. to Tuesday and just rent a car. Any suggestions? I will be by myself for some rest and relaxation. Looking for some advice on what to do and where to stay.

Lots of Oahu info:

http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...p;tid=34812564

Lots of budget ideas including some B&Bs

http://www.budgettravelonline.com/bt...aii/index.html

www.visit-oahu.com Free brochure. They have over 400 websites for lodging, restaurants, attractions in the brochure & on the site. Click on : OVB Yellow Pages.