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Hale Koa a Military Resort on Waikiki Beach – Honolulu, Hawaii
Military members live unique and challenging lives that require that they be ready to go at all times. But when deployment is complete or R&R time arrives, there’s nothing like kicking your feet up at a pleasant resort. Luckily, for those stationed in Hawaii, the Hale Koa Hotel offers just this – a stunning beachfront hotel right on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu!
Not only does it overlook breathtaking views and offer refreshing activities, but it also doubles as an oasis of sorts; allowing military members to find reprieve from the intensity of their ongoing expeditions into such beautiful surroundings amid amenities designed with them in mind.
In this detailed assessment of my experience staying at one of America’s finest active-duty resorts – The Hale Koa Military Resort I’ll show you why this gem situated across 18-acres ideal beach sweep vistas should not be overlooked by anyone seeking restful waterside getaways amidst sunny skies and azure waters.
Hale Koa a Military Resort Review
A couple of years ago when we took a military hop to Hawaii with our kids for Christmas we stayed at the Hale Koa military resort. Hale Koa military resort is a massiver 5 star hotel right on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, Hawaii on Oahu Island.
I could not believe this is a military resort it was so nice. We got the last room available the day we showed up for $160 a night. We had a standard room with two double beds. The best part of the room was the wrap-around balcony we had for being in a corner room.
If I had booked this room in advance it would have only been $90. $90 a night on Waikiki is insanely good. For the most part, when you book in advance the rates are based on your pay grade. When you look at their website the lowest current rate is $184. I also noticed that they were having a flash sale though for 20% off which would drop it to around $150.
Here are a few pictures of the Hale Koa resort. This first one is the kiddie pool.
I’m standing on Waikiki Beach to take this picture of the hotel. All the hotel rooms are located in that tower.
Waikiki Beach – Check out the older people standing behind my daughter. I guess they were taking a picture of Christmas cards or maybe they just love Santa hats.
The top balcony on the corner in this picture was ours. As you can see the balconies are a nice size.
The adults-only pool. We never got to enjoy this pool, but it looked very nice and was quiet.
View from our room.
Part of one of the big pools.
If it’s been a while since you’ve visited know that they remodeled the pools. The smaller images are from before the remodel. The redesigned pool includes water slides, a children’s wading pool, splash pads, play pirate ship, fountains, hot tub, and water features for all ages. Here’s a few photos of the pirate ship and slide.
The resort is right on the beach. Here’s the public beach out in front of the hotel. They do not have any private beach but as far as I know all the beaches in Waikiki are public. So, this isn’t unusual. It’s never been crowded when I am here.
As you can see, there are plenty of reasons to book your next trip to Hale Koa Military Resort on Waikiki Beach. Whether you’ve never been to Hawaii before or have visited the island hundreds of times, Hale Koa offers a unique experience that can be enjoyed by all military members. From the immaculate pools and beachfront access to the ample amenities and friendly staff, it’s clear why so many people consider it an ideal destination for their visit to Honolulu.
With unbeatable views and plenty of possibilities for exploring the area, there’s no better place to stay than Hail Koa. So what are you waiting for?
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Can retired military stay here as well? We’re taking a military flight into Hickman & need to find some lodging.
Thanks
Yes, retirees can stay there. Make reservations ASAP!
I have 3 kids also. Wondering about room size, and your experience with 3 kids at the hotel. Their website says only 4 in a room; we‘ve never had an issue or needed 2 rooms bc our kids are still on the small side and they’re too young to put in a separate room and conjoining rooms are not guaranteed so curious how you went about it :) Thank you!
I believe we just had one kid sleep on the floor. It’s been a long time ago. If there is a pull-out couch for two to sleep on, I use the cushions to make another place to sleep for the third kid. I also don’t take all the kids to the check-in desk so they won’t know we’ve got an extra.