Fabulous buffets with all kinds of food: Asian, American, vegetarian, fish, meat, fruit, pastries. You can take brunch in the very best hotels and restaurants even if you are staying elsewhere. Service is friendly and easy-going and you can enjoy a little touch of luxury.
Halewa Joe's, Haiku Gardens; Turtle Bay Resort; Plumeria Beach House, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kakala.
Waikiki Beachside is the largest hostel in Hawaii. It is a one minute walk to Waikiki beach, and because it has room for nearly 200 people, it is easy to meet other travellers to have adventures with.
2556 Lemon Road, Honolulu HI 96815;
tel: 808 923 9566;
www.waikikibeachsidehostel.com
Near the middle of Waikiki area, and set back from the beach by a couple of blocks. It has less of a party atmosphere than the other Waikiki hostels, but is a great place to be and stay.
The only hostel that remains open on the North Shore of Hawaii is called Backpackers. It’s in a great location (you can walk to famous surfer beaches like Sunset, Pipeline, etc.), and they offer four different types of accommodation, all a stone’s throw away from the beach.
59-788 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712
tel: 808 638 7838;
www.backpackers-hawaii.com;
For other hostels in Hawaii for less than $25 look at www.twizi.com/hawaiihostels.html
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