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Chang Family Foundation Hawaii Cruise WAYNE OGIMACHI Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Christian Church in Bellevue, Washington STEVE GREEN Christian Music Artist, Former Dove Awards Artist of the Year MICHAEL CHANG Professional Tennis Player, 1989 French Open Champion JULY 4-11 2004 FRIENDS AND FAMILY CRUISE IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS with MICHAEL CHANG & STEVE GREEN Dear Friends, My family and I would like to invite you to spend a week with us experiencing one of the most stunning places on earth. We're taking an exciting cruise to the Hawaiian Islands and would love for you to join us! Departing from Honolulu, we will discover the exotic paradise islands of Kauai, Hawaii, Maui, and Oahu. Not only will this be a wonderful opportunity for you to build new friendships, it will also be a special time to gather with family and old friends. It'll be a great time of fellowship on top of some fun-filled, refreshing times of worship. I will also be sharing about my experiences both on and off the court, and I hope that the time you share with us will be a good time of encouragement and blessing. God has been incredibly faithful over the years and it's my hope that you would come away with a greater understanding of how much each of you are dearly loved by Christ. So come join our family as we take a break from our busy lives and enjoy a time of relaxation and renewal. After all, life is not just about hard work. It's about love and finding fulfillment in life! Take care and we hope to see you and your family in Hawaii!!! Sponsored by the Chang Family Foundation For seven days next July, there will be a touch of excitement in the sea air, as each day will be filled with adventure touring the Hawaiian Islands. You will be able to experience the beauty of the Islands while sailing in the comfort of the Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of Aloha. Norwegian Cruise Lines is one of the top rated cruise lines in the industry. You will sure to be treated with the best service, food and entertainment the cruising industry has to offer! There is something for everyone on this cruise. Picture yourself in any one of these fabulous activities offered: Learn the latest tennis serving techniques from Michael and Carl Chang Challenge others in basketball, volleyball and/or the golf tournament Take part in the special Children's Program preformed by Dove Award artist Steve Green Participate in daily morning devotionals led by Pastor Wayne Ogimachi Join in the many Inspirational Topics and Seminars Be a part of the professional exercise classes Join us on this once in a lifetime cruise around the Hawaiian Islands! This cruise is sponsored by the Chang Family Foundation. The mission of the Chang Family Foundation is to introduce the good news of Jesus Christ to the World through local and international program, and to grow and nurture people in their personal relationship with God. About the Ship | Itinerary | Cruise prices | Terms & Conditions | Reservation | FAQ | Hotels | Transportation

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Hawaii Resort and Spa

Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa - Traveler Reviews - The Diamond Resort - TripAdvisor Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa: Traveler Reviews Sign in • Sign up Home > United States > Hawaii > Maui > Hotels > Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa > Traveler Reviews Maui tourism: Overview Hotels Flights Attractions Dining Deals Forums Maps, etc. Search (e.g., Boston hotels, Las Vegas, Paris art museum) Maui Maui Overview Maui Hotels Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa All Maui Hotels Flights to Maui Maui Deals Maui Attractions Maui Restaurants Maui Forums Maui Maps Maui Discount Hotels Maui Vacation Packages Free Newsletter Get deals, news and articles on Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Plus weekend trip ideas from your hometown Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa e-mail this page to a friend Traveler Reviews Write a review . What was your experience with Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa? Tell others what's hot and what's not. Maui Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa 555 Kaukahi Street Wailea Maui, Hawaii 96753 United States Deals on Nearby Maui Hotels Four Seasons Resort Maui The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui Grand Wailea Resort and Spa Wailea Marriott Resort Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort Wailea Grand Champions Maui Maui Makena Surf - Destination Resorts Wailea Ekahi Village - Destination Resorts Wailea Ekolu Village - Destination Resorts ResortQuest Maui Hill Maui Prince Hotel Mana Kai Maui Outrigger Palms at Wailea Best Western Maui Oceanfront Inn Maui Kamaole Kihei Surfside Kihei Kai Nani Hale Pau Hana Resort ResortQuest at the Maui Banyan Castle Kamaole Sands Kihei Akahi Hale Kamaole Maui Parkshore Kihei Alii Kai Maui Coast Hotel Maui Vista Resort Wailea Makena Condos Hale Kai O'kihei Kihei Garden Estates Maui Sunset Condos Menehune Shores Leinaala Luana Kai Resort Kihei Bay Vista Maui Schooner Resort Kauhale Makai (Village by the Sea) Kihei Bay Surf Aston Maui Lu Resort Kihei Beach Resort Kealia Resort Sugar Beach Resort Condos Island Sands Resort Castle Maui Beach Hotel Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono Maui Seaside Hotel Maui Polo Beach Club - Destinations Resorts Maui Tradewinds Hotel Hana-Maui Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Plantation Inn Read more Maui tourism Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Traveler Reviews #1 of 139 hotels in Maui Compare rates with: Average price*: $ 284 555 Kaukahi Street | Wailea, Maui, Hawaii 96753, United States Rooms: 72 TripAdvisor traveler rating: Call now to book: 1-800-353-6145 from ClassicVacations.com Map this hotel: Expedia.com Hotel photos: Expedia.com Virtual tour: Expedia.com 72 Spacious Suites in 18 cotttages, peaceful environment - On Wailea Maui coast. This description is based on information provided by the hotel. Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Click here for best prices for Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great Rooms from $268 Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Book best available room ClassicVacations.com Call 800-921-2680 to find your luxury travel specialist Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : More rooms for more value hotels.com We Know Hotels Inside And Out. Click or call now: 1-800-434-6835 All results: View all 1,055 Maui travel deals Airfare: Find deals on airfare to Maui (arriving in Kahului, HI) TripAdvisor Traveler Rating Based on 18 reviews worldwide What to expect Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Pool Recommendations couples and romantics seniors families with small children budget travelers singles Traveler Reviews (7-11 of 18) (English) Traveler reviews (7-11 of 18) Previous | Next RATING: DATE: Show: All languages English (18) Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "The Diamond Resort" May 8, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, Ballwin, MO Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: June, 2004 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: family members I recommend this hotel for: business travelers, couples and romantics, honeymooners, singles, families with teenagers, seniors, budget travelers, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation Would I stay at this location again: absolutely! They were very helpful and informative. They reccommended restraunts and stuff to do in Hawaii. Helped us get a rental car. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 2 out of 10 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "The Diamond was not the best" Mar 30, 2005 : A TripAdvisor Member, San Francisco, CA Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: October, 2004 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: boyfriend/girlfriend I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, families with teenagers, seniors, tourists My visit was for: leisure The main problem with the Diamond is that it is neither a resort that you don't need to leave ever, nor it is a condo with everything you need to be self-sufficient. This is a problem in Wailea where you're more or less dependent on your hotel. When we first checked in we loved the view and the balcony, and the place was huge. However we got tired of having to pay resort prices, but still had to drive down the hill to find an open restaurant or bar, or even go to the beach. The Japanese-style baths were cold and not relaxing. I have been to hot spring baths in Japan, and that is an inviting and invigorating experience. This was not. There is also a normal pool and hot tub, but they are only open until 6 pm! There are three restaurants: two Japanese, and one Italian. The Japanese-French one is not really haute cuisine like they make it sound. That's probably why the restaurant is almost always completely empty. The Italian restaurant is a little more lively, and we enjoyed having a drink at the outdoor bar there, but it doesn't stay open late like other bars in Maui. We didn't visit the third, because it was always closed. The condo has a Japanese-style shower-room and separate toilet room. These could have been cleaner, or updated. The kitchen was very small with a mini electric stove and no oven, no microwave, no dishwasher, no dish drainer. And you had to rent a set of pots that didn't include much. The refrigerator was tiny and filled with frost, and froze all our food, so we didn't cook very much in the room. The king bed really is two twins pushed together. I couldn't believe it. The employees were very nice, though it's true that not many spoke English well enough to give you tourism advice or directions. I think that's a primary function of any hotel and shouldn't be overlooked. The grounds are well kept and the sunsets are a glorious sight from your balcony. It's very quiet with no children and I appreciated that. But as we visited other Wailea resorts throughout the week, and sat on their beaches with tropical drinks, and ate at fun restaurants, and watched people relax on loungers at the pool all day, I couldn't help but feel that was the Maui experience we had wanted to have, and the Diamond was just lacking. My advice is either to pay more for a true Wailea resort on the beach, or stay in a friendly condo in laid-back Kihei. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 12 out of 15 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "Not a good value" Sep 13, 2004 : A TripAdvisor Member, New York, NY Compare prices with: To my wife and I, the Diamond Resort was not worth the money spent. The grounds are okay, but the grounds next to the rooms were unattended too and unpleasant to see. The bathroom shower needed to be cleaned (by myself) with a pot scruber. The need to rent kitchen materials was a major disppointment and let down. The microwave also had to be rented. Such items are standard in places where we have paid 125% less. The Japanese dinning was great on service, small on food and a bit too costly to us. The spa area was the highlight of the stay. The 'body shower' and 'waterfall' were just what the body ordered! The need to pay for gym sessions with a personal trainer were also a disappointment. On vacation, we generally want to work out at our leisure, not be subjected to unwarrented training sessions. After paying for an overprice room the additional charges for all of the other basic items made this a place that we will not return. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 6 out of 10 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "Perfect Change of Pace" Sep 10, 2004 : A TripAdvisor Member, Beltsville, MD Compare prices with: I just took the family (wife (44), son (22) and daughters (19,17)) to Maui for 3 nights and Waikiki for 5, so we opened our trip at the Diamond Resort, which is really in Wialea. This was the perfect change of pace resort after a long flight from the east coast. The free spa is tremendous and relaxing (I hit it every night and my 17 year old had a facial and massage that made her trip - $100), and the rooms (really suites) were so clean and spacious. The property is large measured by land but very small measured by number of rooms, so you really get great treatment by the staff buy can hide away by yourself for peace and quiet if that's what you want. My daughters went to the Japanese restaurant at the resort and said it was the best. They also have a renowned Italian restaurant there, but I didn't try it. My one criticism is the king bed really isn't a king but two beds together, and the pillows were not great. And here is a tip...if you're older and/or don't walk very well, make sure you tell them so they can put you in a room that is close to the main level. The property is dramatically placed on a hill, so the lower you are the closer you are to the ocean but the more you have to walk up and down the hill. My kids were in building 20 and we were in building 1, and there room was much better than ours in term of walking and panoramic view. Even with these quirks, I give The Diamond Resort 4.5 stars; I knew my wife and I would love the place when I booked it, but I was shocked at how much my children loved it too. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 6 out of 10 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler rating: Maui: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : "Spectacular view in a serene setting." Sep 9, 2004 : A TripAdvisor Member, Pelham, NY Compare prices with: I stayed at this hotel in: August, 2004 My ratings for this hotel are: Rooms Service Value Cleanliness Dining Activities and gym Pool I traveled to this hotel with: spouse/partner I recommend this hotel for: couples and romantics, honeymooners, seniors, tourists My visit was for: extended vacation We spent part of our honeymoon here and had wonderful time. The rooms are spacious and though we had a Garden View Room all rooms are ocean facing and we had a partial view of the ocean from the first floor. We enjoyed lovely sunsets from our location. The bed was MASSIVE and I loved the two white spa robes that were provided. And it was so cute that they provided a green tea set along with american coffee cups and coffeemaker. Whatever coffee or green tea we used was replenished daily by the maid service and our tea/coffee cups were cleaned by the service. It may be a minor inconvenience to rent cookware for $4 a day - but the cost is really nominal, and frankly who cooks all that much on vacation? The kitchen (more of a kitchenette) was really rather small to create a culinary masterpiece anyway - just 2 burners and a dorm size fridge. With all the spectacular restaurants in Maui we never ran out of options in 2 weeks. Also, I wanted to address some of the earlier reviewers' comments which are really misleading. First, while I will agree that this resort caters to a primarily Japanese clientele, I spoke with the front desk staff a few times, to have them change the time of our dinner reservation, ask general questions, and schedule spa appointments - there was no barrier in communication and things were handled as requested each time. In fact, the staff was mostly Hawaiian, so it is untrue that they only understand Japanese. Second, prior to our stay at Diamond it was very clear to me that the use of their fitness facilities are only for those who are using their personal trainers. I thought this limitation was unfortunate, but this is fairly clear. Their was no information in the brochure or the DR website to make you think otherwise. Aside from this, I just wanted to mention that the views were spectacular, I had a sublime facial at their spa - it lasted over an hour, we enjoyed feeding the koi that are in all the pools and waterfalls that are woven throughout the grounds (DR sells bags of food for just a $1), and their restaurant Capisché? ranks with the top restaurants in Maui for a reason - they have an extensive wine list, sophisticated menu and delicious food. The entire resort staff was very gracious and attentive to our needs during our stay. If you are looking for tranquility, privacy and amazing views, I would highly recommend this unique experience. And it is minutes from some of the best beaches and shopping in Maui. It is also one of the most economical places to stay in beautifully manicured landscape of Wailea. Thanks! This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor, Inc. 6 out of 6 TripAdvisor users found this review to be helpful. Write a review of this hotel Post your photos of this hotel Did you find this review helpful? Traveler reviews (7-11 of 18) Previous | Next Sponsored links * Hotel deal search: Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Click here for best prices for Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great rooms, Great rates Expedia.com Don't just travel. Travel right! Diamond Hawaii Resort and Spa : Great Rooms from $268 Orbitz.com The faster, easier way to find the hotel you want. Just Orbitz and go! 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Hawaii Hotels Guide Honolulu,

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii HI - Hotels, Resorts, Condos - A Helpful Guide Honolulu Oahu Hawaii HI - Hotels Resorts Condos - Honolul Waikiki Beach Wakiki Ohau Oceanfront Hawaii Hotels Guide Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii – Hotels, Condos – A Guide Hotels - htels - hoteles - hoteis - alberghi - hoteller - 12 languages Use this guide to learn about Honolulu (hoh noh loo loo) hotels and resorts, check availability and discounts, and make secure reservations with immediate confirmation. We charge NO SERVICE FEES ... and our hotel location information and unique cost codes will save you time and money. Like this guide? Bookmark it by pressing Ctrl+D. Availability Search – Find Vacancies Quickly Honolulu Hotels, Resorts & Condos – By Location Honolulu International Airport - Pearl Harbor Downtown Honolulu West Waikiki Beach - near Convention Center East Waikiki Beach - away from Convention Center Southeast Honolulu - Diamond Head Crater Honolulu International Airport – Pearl Harbor These hotels are also near Hickam Air Force Base, Fort Shafter, Tripler Medical Center, USS Arizona Memorial, USS Missouri Battleship, and Aloha Stadium. Best Western Plaza Hotel - Honolulu - $$$ 3253 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96819 Hotel Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Hotel review: OK, close to airport - noisy, but room was clean and well-equipped - complimentary airport shuttle - Sept 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Harbor Shores Apartment Hotel - Aiea - $$$ 98145 Lipoa Place, Aiea, Oahu, HI 96701 Closest hotel to Pearl Harbor Outdoor swimming pool No pets allowed - updated Jul-13-03 Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Honolulu Airport Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 3401 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96819 Hotel - 4 floors - 308 rooms Free airport shuttle Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Pacific Mariner Inn - Honolulu - $$ 2628 Waiwai Loop, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96819 Hotel Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Downtown Honolulu – Convention Center – Harbor This hotel is closest to the cruise ship terminals, Aloha Tower Marketplace, and state government offices. Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel - Honolulu - $$$ 1088 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96813 Hotel - 41 floors - 116 rooms Swimming pool - restaurant Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates These hotels are near the Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Shopping Center. Ala Moana Hotel - Honolulu - $$$ 410 Atkinson Drive, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96814 Hotel - 36 floors Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Pagoda Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 1525 Rycroft Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96814 Hotel - 12 floors - 360 rooms Swimming pool - restaurant Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates West Waikiki Beach – Convention Center These hotels are within walking distance of the Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Shopping Center. Aqua Marina Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 1700 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 40 floors - elevator Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center Microwave and refrigerator in every room No pets allowed - updated Sep 2005 Hotel review: OK location - clean enough - service was decent - one elevator was out of order most of my stay - Oct 2005 Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Doubletree Alana Hotel - Honolulu - $$$ 1956 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 19 floors - 313 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Hawaii Polo Inn & Tower - Honolulu - $$ 1696 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 16 floors - 106 rooms Swimming pool Hotel review: Hotel was in dire need of upgrades - furniture needed replacement - shower was so gross I kept my sandals on, needed new tile - staff was very friendly and accommodating - elevator was scary - disappointed, would never stay again - Dec 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Hawaii Prince Hotel - Honolulu - $$$$ 100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 33 floors - 521 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Hawaiian Monarch Hotel - Honolulu - $ 444 Niu Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Swimming pool - restaurant Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Holiday Inn Waikiki - Honolulu - $$ 1830 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 15 floors - 199 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Renaissance Ilikai - Honolulu - $$$$ 1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 25 floors - 783 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Hotel review: OK - nice view - Nov 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates East Waikiki Beach These hotels are near some great beaches, the International Marketplace, and the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Unless otherwise noted, the hotels listed below are one or more blocks from the beach. Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki - Honolulu - $$ 2040 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel Swimming pool - restaurant Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Aqua Aloha Surf Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 444 Kanekapolei Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Swimming pool Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Aqua Bamboo - Honolulu - $$ 2425 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 12 floors - 90 rooms Swimming pool Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Aqua Palms at Waikiki Hotel - Honolulu - $$$$ 1850 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 12 floors Swimming pool Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Aston at the Waikiki Banyan - Honolulu - $$$ 201 Ohua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Condos - 38 floors, 876 units - elevator Outdoor swimming pool - tennis court - sports court No pets allowed - updated Jan 2006 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Aston Coconut Plaza Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 450 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 10 floors - 80 rooms Swimming pool Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Aston Pacific Monarch - Honolulu - $$ 2427 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Condos - 34 floors Swimming pool Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel - Honolulu - $$$ 2570 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel Across street from beach Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Aston Waikiki Beach Tower - Honolulu - $$$$$ 2470 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 40 floors - 140 units Swimming pool Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Aston Waikiki Beachside Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 2452 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 12 floors - 79 rooms Across street from beach Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Aston Waikiki Circle Hotel - Honolulu - $$$ 2464 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 14 floors - 104 rooms Across street from beach Restaurant Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Aston Waikiki Sunset - Honolulu - $$$ 229 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Condos - 38 floors - 435 units Swimming pool Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Breakers Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 250 Beachwalk, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 2 floors - 64 rooms Swimming pool - restaurant Hotel review: Small and friendly - rooms were large and spotless - laundry only had one washing machine and dryer, and was only open from 8 AM-6 PM - Nov 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Castle Waikiki Shore - Honolulu - $$$$$ 2161 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Condos Only beachfront condos in Waikiki Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Celebrity Resorts Waikiki - Honolulu - $$$$$ 431 Nohonani Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Continental Surf Hotel - Honolulu - $ 2426 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 143 rooms Hotel review: Good location and price - room had everything I needed, including kitchenette with microwave - hair dryer would've been nice - provided computers and parking - Nov 2005 Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Coral Reef Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 2299 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 15 floors - 256 rooms Next to the International Marketplace Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Halekulani - Honolulu - $$$$$ 2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 17 floors Beachfront Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Hawaiian Village - $$$$ 2003 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Condos Beachfront Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Hilton Hawaiian Village - Honolulu - $$$$ 2003 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 6 towers Beachfront Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa - Honolulu - $$$$$ 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 40 floors - 1230 rooms Across street from beach Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Ilima Hotel - Honolulu - $$$ 445 Nohonani Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 17 floors - 99 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Imperial of Waikiki - Honolulu - $$ 205 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 27 floors Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant Hotel review: Great location, a short walk to beach - all 3 buildings were under construction, but that didn't bother us - very clean, nice-sized rooms - really enjoyed staff, ABC store and restaurants - great stay, we'll return next year - Nov 2005 Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Island Colony - Honolulu - $$ 445 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Condos - 44 floors Restaurant Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Kuhio Village Resort - Honolulu - $$ 2463 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Condos Lounge Hotel review: Hotel from hell - rooms were falling apart - loudly roaring, shaking A/C - roaches and ants - closet doors were lying on floor - elevators didn't work, so I had to carry luggage up 10 flights of stairs - laundry facilities didn't work well and were overpriced - no hotel-owned parking - non-existant staff - Aug 2005 Hotel review: Modest and comfortable, a good value - walk to beach and bus stops - room had kitchenette and twin beds - staff was cordial, not friendly - Aug 2005 Map | Availability & Rates Marc Suites Waikiki - Honolulu - $$$ 412 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel Swimming pool Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Marc Suites Waikiki Royal - Honolulu - $$$$ 255 Beach Walk, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 9 floors - 47 rooms Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Marine Surf Waikiki Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 364 Seaside Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Condos - 23 floors Swimming pool - restaurant Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa - Honolulu - $$$$ 2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 33 floors - 1310 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Across street from beach Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Miramar at Waikiki - Honolulu - $$$ 2345 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 21 floors - 357 rooms Next to the Internatinal Marketplace Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki - Honolulu - $$ 175 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 19 floors Outdoor swimming pool - restaurant No pets allowed - updated Apr 2004 Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana East - Honolulu - $$$ 150 Kaiulani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 19 floors - 445 rooms - elevator Next to the Internatinal Marketplace Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Islander Waikiki - Honolulu - $$ 270 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 15 floors - 283 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Maile Sky Court - Honolulu - $ 2058 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 44 floors, 596 rooms - elevator Outdoor swimming pool - restaurant - lounge No pets allowed - updated Dec 2005 Hotel review: Located in heart of Waikiki with access to sister hotel facilities on beach - rooms were small - reception desk staff was very friendly and helpful - elevators were slow - Nov 2005 Hotel review: Convenient location - staff was very helpful - elevators needed overhaul - an enjoyable stay - we'd recommend - Oct 2005 Hotel review: Great location near beach - friendly staff - Sep 2005 Hotel review: Good location - elevators needed improvement - July 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Reef Lanai - Honolulu - $$ 225 Saratoga Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Smoke-free hotel - 12 floors - 110 rooms Restaurant Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Reef Towers - Honolulu - $$ 227 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Royal Islander - Honolulu - $$ 2164 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 12 floors - 101 rooms Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Waikiki Malia - Honolulu - $$ 2211 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 18 floors - 327 rooms Restaurant - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Waikiki Surf - Honolulu - $$ 2200 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 98615 Hotel- 16 floors - 302 rooms Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Waikiki Surf East - Honolulu - $$ 422 Royal Hawaiian Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 14 floors - 102 rooms Swimming pool Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Waikiki Tower - Honolulu - $$ 200 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 21 floors - 439 rooms Swimming pool Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Waikiki Village - Honolulu - $$ 240 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 22 floors - 442 rooms Swimming pool - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Ohana Waikiki West - Honolulu - $$ 2330 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 18 floors - 663 rooms Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Hotel review: - Close to restaurants and bus stop - room was clean - elevator was slow - laundry facility was clean but expensive - no Internet access - Aug 2005 Hotel review: - An enjoyable stay - close to downtown and Waikiki - quiet and very clean - Aug 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Outrigger Luana Waikiki - Honolulu - $$$ 2045 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu Oahu, HI 96815 Condos - 16 floors Swimming pool - fitness center Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Outrigger Ohana Surf - Honolulu - 2280 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Outrigger Reef on the Beach - Honolulu - $$$$ 2169 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 17 floors - 858 rooms Beachfront Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Hotel review: Excellent location by beach, great view - excellent service - had a great time - Nov 2005 Hotel review: Great beachfront location - clean - room was small, dark and dingy, but hotel had pricier and nicer rooms - service was friendly and efficient - Oct 2005 Hotel review: A very good hotel - good location - we'll be back - Aug 2005 Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Outrigger Waikiki - Honolulu - $$$$$ 2335 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 16 floors - 530 rooms Beachfront Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Pacific Beach Hotel at Waikiki - Honolulu - $$$$ 2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 38 floors - 837 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Across street from beach Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Park Shore Hotel - Honolulu - $$$ 2586 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 18 floors - 226 rooms Extra person (above 2) costs $35 per person per night Outdoor swimming pool - two restaurants - bar Across street from beach No pets allowed - updated Apr 2004 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Queen Kapiolani Hotel - Honolulu - $ 150 Kapahula Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 19 floors - 315 rooms Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio - Honolulu - $$$$ 2500 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 37 floors - 620 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Resortquest Honolulu Prince - Honolulu - $$ 415 Nahua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 10 floors Hotel review: Could've used an overhaul - very convenient location - room wasn't cleaned after our 1st night, and we had to call 3 times to get it done - room needed better lighting - reception staff was friendly - Sep 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Royal Garden at Waikiki - Honolulu - $$$ 440 Olohana Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 25 floors Swimming pool - restaurant - lounge Map | Availability & Rates Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Sheraton - Honolulu - $$$$$ 2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 17 floors - 528 rooms - elevator Beachfront Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center - spa Restaurant - lounge No pets allowed - updated Nov 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Sheraton Moana Surfrider - Honolulu - $$$$$ 2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 21 floors - 793 rooms - elevator Beachfront Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center Restaurant - lounge No pets allowed - updated Nov 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel - Honolulu - $$$ 120 Kaiulani Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 29 floors - 1152 rooms - elevator Next to the Internatinal Marketplace Outdoor swimming pool - restaurant - lounge No pets allowed - updated Nov 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Sheraton Waikiki Hotel - Honolulu - $$$$$ 2255 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 31 floors - 1695 rooms - elevator Beachfront Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center Restaurant - lounge - live entertainment No pets allowed - updated Nov 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel - Honolulu - $$$ 2300 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Rated high by guests Hotel - 25 floors - 500 rooms Next to the Internatinal Marketplace Swimming pool - restaurant Hotel review: Good location - no room service, no coffee pot in room - Nov 2005 Hotel review: Good hotel for the price - excellent location near Waikiki action - breakfast buffet wasn't impressive - Aug 2005 Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Waikiki Gateway Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 2070 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 17 floors - 186 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Hotel review: Nice for the price - walk to beach and shops - staff was friendly and helpful - complimentary breakfast wasn't very good - Oct 2005 Hotel review: Rooms had a slight odor - hallways weren't clean - friendly, accomodating staff - free breakfast wasn't appetizing - Aug 2005 Hotel review: Hotel looked a little shabby, needed facelift - very good service - unlimited Internet - Aug 2005 Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Waikiki Joy Hotel, Aston - Honolulu - $$$ 320 Lewers Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 11 floors - 94 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge Hotel review: Enjoyed my stay - good rooms - serene, beautiful outdoor lobby - helpful staff - Aug 2005 Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Waikiki Parc Hotel - Honolulu - $$$$ 2233 Helumoa Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 23 floors - 298 rooms Swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant Overview | More Info | Map | Availability & Rates Waikiki Resort Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 2460 Koa Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 19 floors - 290 rooms Swimming pool - restaurant Overview | Map | Availability & Rates Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel - Honolulu - $$ 2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 Hotel - 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Hotspots [This Dynamic Earth, USGS] The vast majority of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur near plateboundaries, but there are some exceptions. For example, the Hawaiian Islands,which are entirely of volcanic origin, have formed in the middle of thePacific Ocean more than 3,200 km from the nearest plate boundary. How dothe Hawaiian Islands and other volcanoes that form in the interior of platesfit into the plate-tectonics picture? Space Shuttle photograph of the Hawaiian Islands, the southernmostpart of the long volcanic trail of the "Hawaiian hotspot" (seetext). Kauai is in the lower right corner (edge) and the Big Island of Hawaiiin the upper left corner. Note the curvature of the Earth (top edge). (Photographcourtesy of NASA.) In 1963, J. Tuzo Wilson, the Canadian geophysicist who discovered transformfaults, came up with an ingenious idea that became known as the "hotspot"theory. Wilson noted that in certain locations around the world, such asHawaii, volcanism has been active for very long periods of time. This couldonly happen, he reasoned, if relatively small, long-lasting, and exceptionallyhot regions -- called hotspots -- existed below the plates that wouldprovide localized sources of high heat energy (thermal plumes) tosustain volcanism. Specifically, Wilson hypothesized that the distinctivelinear shape of the Hawaiian Island-Emperor Seamounts chain resulted fromthe Pacific Plate moving over a deep, stationary hotspot in the mantle,located beneath the present-day position of the Island of Hawaii. Heat fromthis hotspot produced a persistent source of magma by partly melting theoverriding Pacific Plate. The magma, which is lighter than the surroundingsolid rock, then rises through the mantle and crust to erupt onto the seafloor,forming an active seamount. Over time, countless eruptions cause the seamountto grow until it finally emerges above sea level to form an island volcano.Wilson suggested that continuing plate movement eventually carries the islandbeyond the hotspot, cutting it off from the magma source, and volcanismceases. As one island volcano becomes extinct, another develops over thehotspot, and the cycle is repeated. This process of volcano growth and death,over many millions of years, has left a long trail of volcanic islands andseamounts across the Pacific Ocean floor. According to Wilson's hotspot theory, the volcanoes of the Hawaiian chainshould get progressively older and become more eroded the farther they travelbeyond the hotspot. The oldest volcanic rocks on Kauai, the northwesternmostinhabited Hawaiian island, are about 5.5 million years old and are deeplyeroded. By comparison, on the "Big Island" of Hawaii -- southeasternmostin the chain and presumably still positioned over the hotspot -- the oldestexposed rocks are less than 0.7 million years old and new volcanic rockis continually being formed. Above: Artist's conception of the movement of the PacificPlate over the fixed Hawaiian "Hot Spot," illustrating the formationof the Hawaiian Ridge-Emperor Seamount Chain. (Modified from a drawing providedby Maurice Krafft, Centre de Volcanologie, France). Below: J. TuzoWilson's original diagram (slightly modified), published in 1963, to showhis proposed origin of the Hawaiian Islands. (Reproduced with permissionof the Canadian Journal of Physics .) The possibility that the Hawaiian Islands become younger to the southeastwas suspected by the ancient Hawaiians, long before any scientific studieswere done. During their voyages, sea-faring Hawaiians noticed the differencesin erosion, soil formation, and vegetation and recognized that the islandsto the northwest (Niihau and Kauai) were older than those to the southeast(Maui and Hawaii). This idea was handed down from generation to generationin the legends of Pele, the fiery Goddess of Volcanoes. Pele originallylived on Kauai. When her older sister Namakaokahai, the Goddess of the Sea,attacked her, Pele fled to the Island of Oahu. When she was forced by Namakaokahaito flee again, Pele moved southeast to Maui and finally to Hawaii, whereshe now lives in the Halemaumau Crater at the summit of Kilauea Volcano.The mythical flight of Pele from Kauai to Hawaii, which alludes to the eternalstruggle between the growth of volcanic islands from eruptions and theirlater erosion by ocean waves, is consistent with geologic evidence obtainedcenturies later that clearly shows the islands becoming younger from northwestto southeast. Prominentworld hotspots [54 k] Although Hawaii is perhaps the best known hotspot, others are thought toexist beneath the oceans and continents. More than a hundred hotspots beneaththe Earth's crust have been active during the past 10 million years. Mostof these are located under plate interiors (for example, the African Plate),but some occur near diverging plate boundaries. Some are concentrated nearthe mid-oceanic ridge system, such as beneath Iceland, the Azores, and theGalapagos Islands. A few hotspots are thought to exist below the North American Plate. Perhapsthe best known is the hotspot presumed to exist under the continental crustin the region of Yellowstone National Park in northwestern Wyoming. Hereare several calderas (large craters formed by the ground collapseaccompanying explosive volcanism) that were produced by three gigantic eruptionsduring the past two million years, the most recent of which occurred about600,000 years ago. Ash deposits from these powerful eruptions have beenmapped as far away as Iowa, Missouri, Texas, and even northern Mexico. Thethermal energy of the presumed Yellowstone hotspot fuels more than 10,000hot pools and springs, geysers (like Old Faithful), and bubbling mudpots (pools of boiling mud). A large body of magma, capped by a hydrothermalsystem (a zone of pressurized steam and hot water), still exists beneaththe caldera. Recent surveys demonstrate that parts of the Yellowstone regionrise and fall by as much as 1 cm each year, indicating the area is stillgeologically restless. However, these measurable ground movements, whichmost likely reflect hydrothermal pressure changes, do not necessarily signalrenewed volcanic activity in the area. Authors' Note: Since this booklet's publication in 1996, vigorous scientific debate has ensued regarding volcanism at "hotspots." New studies suggest that hotspots are neither deep phenomena nor "fixed" in position over geologic time, as assumed in the popular plume model. See http://www.mantleplumes.org/ ." Mauna Loa Volcano [36 k] | J. Tuzo Wilson | Longtrail of Hawaiian hotspot | "Contents" "Some unanswered questions" USGS Home Page Top of this Page URL: http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/hotspots.html Last updated: 05.05.99 Contact: jmwatson@usgs.gov