Hawaii: Hotel deals worth island-hopping for

The recession may be bottoming out, they say? Well, then, get yourself to Hawaii before everyone else begins rushing back for their much-needed vacations. Hotels are, and have been, offering astounding incentives to get you visiting the islands sometime in the remainder of this year. Following are a handful of great deals that have come across my desk of late (prices below are pre-tax):

Big Island

During the annual Kona Coffee Culture Festival due to hit the Big Island Nov. 6-15, host hotel Keauhou Beach Resort, in Kailua-Kona, is offering rooms for $119 per night, with breakfast included. Call in this reservation, asking for the “KCCF” rate.

Maui

Aston Hotels & Resorts are having a sale, with rates starting at $113 per night at the budget Aston Paki Maui in Lahaina. This is for stays of at least two consecutive nights between Aug. 24 and Dec. 21. Ask for the “fall specials.” I found this rate for a one-bedroom garden-view unit in mid-September, with the “best daily web rate” for a comparable room being $156.

For fancier digs, you might look into Maui Prince Hotel, which is offering a number of deals, including a fourth night free.

Oahu

At Aqua Hotels & Resorts’ 12 Waikiki locations, you can stay the night for $99 or less, now through Sept. 7, under its “99 Days of Summer” promotion, which began June 1. At the Aqua Waikiki Wave later this month, I’m seeing rooms as low as $94 per night. At Aqua Aloha Surf & Spa, I’m seeing rates as low as $90 per night.

Kauai

Castle at Princeville is offering significantly discounted summer rates, through which you can nab a studio room as low as $125 per night for travel now through Sept. 30. The regular rate starts  around $220.

- Susan Derby, Special to the Los Angeles Times

Photo: A view of the Pacific, from Oahu, Hawaii. Credit: Kdolphine; Your Scene / Los Angeles Times

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