89 thoughts on “It’s The Rip-Off Honolulu Hotels That Are Killing Us”
William F
We loved Hawaii.. the islands were great but the Hawaiians… the natives, for whatever reason treated me like I was part of their own family… my attitude about these islands are that they Belong to the native Hawaiians. The rest of us are guests there, whether you “own” land there or not! I’m very much a conservative, yet I believe that if Alaska can give out money for the pipeline Hawaii can give money to natives from the tourist industry… as a birth right to them.Most of these taxes need to go to this, of course with stipulations on it…like drug or alcohol abuse can void that money. These great people had their homeland Stolen from them like native Indians, yet they receive Nothing…
Interesting point about handing out money to Native Hawaiians. i guess the next step is to figure out what percentage of Hawaiian DNA qualifies someone for the benefits. Is one drop enough or does it require 100%? I assume date cutoff is pre-Captain Cook?
The ‘ESG’ Reperations crowd of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the Islands like our Nation are a melting pot, multi-cultural through marriage and generations from Native Hawaiians from Polybesia, to China, Japan, Phillpines and the demonized Hoale. What of the USVI and Puerto Rico, all of these places have created better opportunities for all residents, it is their own governments that restrict them with Taxes, before the inept Ige, going back to Fasi and Hanneman, the ‘Homeless’ were hovelled under bridge ways on Nimitz going towards Sand Island, now they’ve been moved to Waimanalo, ironically near Obama’s new “Robbins Nest” Anderson Estate. This is the States responsibility.
Thanks so much for your information through the research you’ve done. It’s truly sad that these hotels are charging so darn much to stay even a night on Oahu.
Just one question what’s the prices for the other islands are they comparable as well to those prices being charged on Oahu for a hotel room?
Something surely needs to be done. But with growing inflation, high gas prices in such an expensive state to reside in. I do understand that these hotels have to charge a lot to pay their employees, and other expenses as to stay in business.
It’s just a vision of what’s to happen to these islands in the future as they continue this trend. I believe the rich want the kanaka maoli off these islands.
Do the employees really benefit from the added fees? Or is it corporate greed? Remember, most of these hotels are operated by chains—Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Omni, etc. The resort and parking fees are out of control. Now you’re going to have to pay to park at a beach and probably a $50 visitor tax. I just returned and was stunned to see tip jars in retail stores.
A quick Google search and count says there are 914 hotel properties. I’m not sure where your 5000 hotel estimation comes from. Consider an edit to 5000 rooms may be more reasonable.
Next time check out The Lotus at Diamond Head. My family stayed 3 days there recently and the nightly rate was under $300. Plus Kristie Anne was soooo nice and was super helpful and kind. I can say without a doubt you’ll love the Lotus, parking was included and they had loaner bikes too.
If you stay there, please tell her Joe sends her a big hug from New Mexico.
Hawaii is out of control. Greed of airlines and hotels trying to make up for lost profits. We have decided not to jo at all. We are headed back to the Cook Islands. Quieter and more affordable. Beautiful, like Hawaii was 40-50 years ago. Real polynesia at its best.
My name is Joseph. I booked room for 6 nights with booking dot com for a king zized room with ocean view at Hilton Hawaiian village from 10/20 to 10/26. They over charged me plus upon checking in I was stuck with a room with two double beds. They did not deliver on there reservation also trying to a get a refund from them is a big run aroind.
I use to take my grandkids to hawaii every 2-3 years,this year we had a package deal ready to go, when I received notice my room was canceled, no reason why!!! So for the same hotel I had to pay $300.more, I wanted to cancel, but how do you tell your grandkids were not going, after waiting so long for covit to ease up. I don’t think I will be back. The sad thing is, this is the only place I was comfortable visiting alone with my baby’s
How come no one ever mentions the Ilikai? We’ve stayed there a couple of times. Thought the cost wasn’t bad and great location.
Although son’s wedding was cancelled due to COVID-19 and some guests were not able to get a refund. Lost their weeks rental.
The govt is killing the tourist industry. No more STVR so hotels can jack up prices and there’s nothing tourists can do except vacation elsewhere. Stupid people elected.
I’ve been going to Oa’hu every year since 1972, after a stopover during military service. The hotels, post-Covid, decided to jackup rates by double to recoup losses. This coming March will be my last trip, as I was fortunate to book The Ilikai for an affordable week at around $1200, but my solo cabin on NCL Pride of America (inside cabin) jacked up to $4000 for a week. Combine these excessive and out-of-control prices with reduced flights & double airfares, and only the rich will be continuing sojourns to Hawai’i.
We loved Hawaii.. the islands were great but the Hawaiians… the natives, for whatever reason treated me like I was part of their own family… my attitude about these islands are that they Belong to the native Hawaiians. The rest of us are guests there, whether you “own” land there or not! I’m very much a conservative, yet I believe that if Alaska can give out money for the pipeline Hawaii can give money to natives from the tourist industry… as a birth right to them.Most of these taxes need to go to this, of course with stipulations on it…like drug or alcohol abuse can void that money. These great people had their homeland Stolen from them like native Indians, yet they receive Nothing…
Interesting point about handing out money to Native Hawaiians. i guess the next step is to figure out what percentage of Hawaiian DNA qualifies someone for the benefits. Is one drop enough or does it require 100%? I assume date cutoff is pre-Captain Cook?
The ‘ESG’ Reperations crowd of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the Islands like our Nation are a melting pot, multi-cultural through marriage and generations from Native Hawaiians from Polybesia, to China, Japan, Phillpines and the demonized Hoale. What of the USVI and Puerto Rico, all of these places have created better opportunities for all residents, it is their own governments that restrict them with Taxes, before the inept Ige, going back to Fasi and Hanneman, the ‘Homeless’ were hovelled under bridge ways on Nimitz going towards Sand Island, now they’ve been moved to Waimanalo, ironically near Obama’s new “Robbins Nest” Anderson Estate. This is the States responsibility.
Thanks so much for your information through the research you’ve done. It’s truly sad that these hotels are charging so darn much to stay even a night on Oahu.
Just one question what’s the prices for the other islands are they comparable as well to those prices being charged on Oahu for a hotel room?
Something surely needs to be done. But with growing inflation, high gas prices in such an expensive state to reside in. I do understand that these hotels have to charge a lot to pay their employees, and other expenses as to stay in business.
It’s just a vision of what’s to happen to these islands in the future as they continue this trend. I believe the rich want the kanaka maoli off these islands.
Truly sad😔
Do the employees really benefit from the added fees? Or is it corporate greed? Remember, most of these hotels are operated by chains—Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Omni, etc. The resort and parking fees are out of control. Now you’re going to have to pay to park at a beach and probably a $50 visitor tax. I just returned and was stunned to see tip jars in retail stores.
A quick Google search and count says there are 914 hotel properties. I’m not sure where your 5000 hotel estimation comes from. Consider an edit to 5000 rooms may be more reasonable.
Next time check out The Lotus at Diamond Head. My family stayed 3 days there recently and the nightly rate was under $300. Plus Kristie Anne was soooo nice and was super helpful and kind. I can say without a doubt you’ll love the Lotus, parking was included and they had loaner bikes too.
If you stay there, please tell her Joe sends her a big hug from New Mexico.
Hawaii is out of control. Greed of airlines and hotels trying to make up for lost profits. We have decided not to jo at all. We are headed back to the Cook Islands. Quieter and more affordable. Beautiful, like Hawaii was 40-50 years ago. Real polynesia at its best.
Please let us know how to afford a vacation in the Cook Islands.
It seems more expensive than the islands…
My name is Joseph. I booked room for 6 nights with booking dot com for a king zized room with ocean view at Hilton Hawaiian village from 10/20 to 10/26. They over charged me plus upon checking in I was stuck with a room with two double beds. They did not deliver on there reservation also trying to a get a refund from them is a big run aroind.
The canceled room was the day before our flight, talk about nerves
I use to take my grandkids to hawaii every 2-3 years,this year we had a package deal ready to go, when I received notice my room was canceled, no reason why!!! So for the same hotel I had to pay $300.more, I wanted to cancel, but how do you tell your grandkids were not going, after waiting so long for covit to ease up. I don’t think I will be back. The sad thing is, this is the only place I was comfortable visiting alone with my baby’s
How come no one ever mentions the Ilikai? We’ve stayed there a couple of times. Thought the cost wasn’t bad and great location.
Although son’s wedding was cancelled due to COVID-19 and some guests were not able to get a refund. Lost their weeks rental.
The govt is killing the tourist industry. No more STVR so hotels can jack up prices and there’s nothing tourists can do except vacation elsewhere. Stupid people elected.
Did you see the part of the article about the FTC starting to crack down on excessive fees?
I’ve been going to Oa’hu every year since 1972, after a stopover during military service. The hotels, post-Covid, decided to jackup rates by double to recoup losses. This coming March will be my last trip, as I was fortunate to book The Ilikai for an affordable week at around $1200, but my solo cabin on NCL Pride of America (inside cabin) jacked up to $4000 for a week. Combine these excessive and out-of-control prices with reduced flights & double airfares, and only the rich will be continuing sojourns to Hawai’i.