Anyone done a day room or resort pass lately?

[Cherlynn]

We will be in Hawaii in Feb '25 and we're looking for a relaxing day Honolulu, Hilo, Kauai or Kona.  Anyone done a day pass or day room lately?  Do you remember the price?  How was your experience as far as food and drinks?  Thanks for any info.

[KeepCalmBearOn]

Because of time constraints, transportation and lack of close by facilities, I think Honolulu is the most practical. If transportation was easier and you had longer port stops, I'd say Waikoloa (Kona) and Grand Hyatt (Kauai).

[Cherlynn]

Thanks Keep Calm!  I'll check them out

[OhioCruiser3]

We are booked through resort pass at the Hilton Waikola Village in Kona and staying the evening for the Luau-We are overnight in Kona so we should be good. This is in September, so I can let you know how it is.

 

 

[KeepCalmBearOn]

15 minutes ago, OhioCruiser3 said:

We are booked through resort pass at the Hilton Waikola Village in Kona and staying the evening for the Luau

 

You do know that the Hilton Waikoloa is 25 miles/45 minutes north of Kona, correct? I assume you mean you going to Waikoloa when you are ported in Kona?

[OhioCruiser3]

8 minutes ago, KeepCalmBearOn said:

 

You do know that the Hilton Waikoloa is 25 miles/45 minutes north of Kona, correct? I assume you mean you going to Waikoloa when you are ported in Kona?

Yes, I am working to secure transportation there-we plan to be there all day and stay in the evening for the Luau-our ship overnights, so we can get back at anytime. 

                                                                                                       

[cccole]

1 hour ago, OhioCruiser3 said:

We are booked through resort pass at the Hilton Waikola Village in Kona and staying the evening for the Luau-We are overnight in Kona so we should be good. This is in September, so I can let you know how it is.

 

 

Sounds like a fun day and evening.  You might check to see if you can pre arrange Uber/Lyft or a taxi.  There is an extra charge but it could be worth it.  After the luau it will be more difficult to get a taxi/Uber.  Also, look at what is nearby for getting transportation.  And, post on your roll call, there may be others wanting to share transportation.  You'll have a great time.  So nice that the ship overnights in Kona.  Cherie

[KeepCalmBearOn]

1 hour ago, OhioCruiser3 said:

Yes, I am working to secure transportation there-we plan to be there all day and stay in the evening for the Luau-our ship overnights, so we can get back at anytime.                              

 

I'd look at a rental car or Turo near the cruise dock, which is at the Courtyard King Kamehameha Beach Hotel. Enterprise isn't too far.

[cccole]

2 hours ago, OhioCruiser3 said:

Yes, I am working to secure transportation there-we plan to be there all day and stay in the evening for the Luau-our ship overnights, so we can get back at anytime. 

                                                                                                       

If you decide to rent a car, as recommended in post #8,  remember that there will be a fee to park at the resort, you will need to return the car with a full tank of gas (unless you pay for a full tank),  and rental car companies close at different times.  After the luau the line to get a car parked with valet is very long but if you have time it doesn't matter.  A rental car would give you the flexibility of doing a lot of fun things like...lunch at Lava Lava, a beach day on Anaeho'omalu Bay, and shopping at the Island Gourmet Market, or Foodland Farms Mauna Lani... all within the area of the Hilton.  You'll have such a great time no matter what you decide.  Cherie  

Edited July 16 by cccole