Hale Koa Hotel

Military hotel with discounts for military personnel. Right on the beach with a lot of family friendly amenities - PX tax free mini mart with souvenirs, jewelry, quick grocery items - gym with sauna and steam rooms - wifi and clean rooms - pool and jacuzzi for adults only and family friend pool area- Water slide and water park for kids - beach side bar - fireworks on Fridays - Luau entertainment and food - local art market in the lobby in the mornings - buffet restaurant on first floor

2022: Hale Koa's Marquis . . . Waaaah~So many places I have visited and forgot writing a review!!!! Oooof~I didn't stay at Hale Koa; however, when visiting Oahu, I always decide whether eating breakfast, lunch or dinner, i.e., the food served is reminiscent to the USAF's Chow Hall "Fine Dining" Cuisine~lol. Nothing fantabulous such as inhaling at a Michelin Star Restaurant, not tropical chic like Dukes Waikiki, nothing like inhaling at Ruth and Chris, and definitely not inhaling seafood at Foodland's Poke Bar--lol.So, what type of food is served at Hale Koa, eh? Please don't inquire--it's typical food found BELOW Mimi's Cafe, Black Bear Restaurant but, a cut above IHOP~capische?

What a beautiful and amazing hotel! We were able to check in a bit early and settle into our room because it was ready early which was super nice after a morning of traveling. There are two towers, so make sure you ask which one you're in since the elevators are in different spots for each one. There is a tour table near the lobby so you can schedule trips and during the day they have vendors in the lobby as well. On the ground floor, you'll find a PX with Hawaiian print clothing of all types, souvenirs, drinks, snacks, stuff for the pool and beach, and more! There is also a decent restaurant there as well. If you walk out towards the beach you'll find the pools, another place to eat, the beer garden and the Luau Garden.The location for this hotel is pretty nice and once you walk down the stairs and thru the park you're on Kalakaua Avenue for shopping! Not a bad walk to the International Market Place or Royal Hawaiian Center.The rooms are pretty nice and spacious. I've stayed in both towers and in one tower you get a bottle of shampoo and body wash (no conditioner) and in the other tower you get a little bottle of shampoo/conditioner in one, body wash and a soap bar. Just a heads up for that one. The balcony is super nice and beautiful. We got a partial beach view and it was breathtaking!

Lush, tropical grounds and great pools! First stay was with family for 7 nites. It's semi exclusive, someone must be military or have access allowing them to stay here. Price is very reasonable for such a lovely resort, around $300 a night. Location is great too, with direct beach access and next to Hilton Hawaiian Village. We walked along the beach adjacent sidewalk to get to nearby resorts and other Waikiki restaurants and bars. Our balcony room had an ocean view, which was appreciated daily. The room was fine, it had a decent sized fridge. Our bathroom had a separate sink area which is helpful when sharing a room. My favorites here include the store, which had great variety. You can get all your snacks, bevvies & souvenirs here. Great selection of alcohol, and very convenient to get coffee too. I really enjoyed the pools and hot tubs, and we rented a cabana twice for around $50 for 3 hours. There's an adults only infinity pool above the main pool, and a separate adults only pool without the ocean view. The lobby is open air, there's no door to access this area. One outdoor bar had live music which we listened to one evening. Drink prices are cheaper if staying at the resort or you have military ID. Restaurants and bars are open to anyone, and the resort doesn't restrict access to those areas. There's a beachside bar in front of the park adjacent to the resort that's pretty cool. It's not obvious that it's a Hale Koa bar, and you have to show your hotel card to get the discounted drink prices. I was told the burger at the restaurant was outstanding by a family member. We had dinner once at the restaurant, and the food was pretty good. We're already planning a return trip.

Hale Koa is an excellent hotel. It's staff and amenities are always perfect and well presented every time i stay here. The grounds and gardens are some of the best on the island, putting The Hilton to shame. Just overall a really stunning and pleasant hotel to honor those who have served the USA.

Nice hotel with lots of benefits and options for military. The hotel is really pretty and has lots of amenities, events and Luau! They also have a Navy exchange store on their premises. There are two pools one for families and the other adults only. Ocean front! And has a restaurant

The 4th time is the Charm. Once again the service from the bellhops to the check in counter to the beach AND the Ice Cream station were on point. Our stay has been quite enjoyable.

Amazing experience. Love this hotel. Very family friendly. It has everything within walking distance and there is a PX downstairs. Great pool and vibe. Overall, I loved my stay there.

If you're currently serving in the armed forces or you're retired then more than likely you know about the Hale Koa hotel. Yes it's exclusively for military, past and present. Yes, they have different prices for different ranks. Yes, it's located in Waikiki but if you're looking to experience some Aloha on the main island, make a reservation here.The staff is truly amazing. They are all very friendly and very polite. The rooms are normal hotel rooms. They come with a coffee maker, small dorm style refrigerator, TV and small desk. The lanai's are big enough for two chairs and a small table, perfect for that morning coffee with your loved one next to you.The resorts gardens are the best. They are well manicured and very lush. Did I mention they have lots of open space's for the kids to play? Plus they have picnic tables and even some bbq pits. Also right next door is the military museum. The pools are great. They have two, one for adults only, the other for everyone. The pool times are limited, longer on weekends. Restaurants on property are all decent, we generally prefer eating off property but will usually eat on property once or twice during our stay. Did I mention they have the best luau on the island? Yes, it's specifically themed towards military families and veterans and it's hosted by Glenn Medeiros! House cleaning staff are very nice and will provide extra towels, we need them because I have three ladies with long hair! We always enjoy our stay here and make reservations for the following year before we leave. I tell people it's the best resort in Waikiki. No, it's not the fanciest or most modern but for the price and amenities I really don't think you can do better. No sales tax, no resort fees, parking fees are only $22 a night, compared to over $75 next door at the Hilton!Hale Koa is our favorite place to stay in Oahu. Great for families and couples. If you're military or retired military come experience the Aloha at the Hale Koa.

Wow! This is a great place to stay if you are fortunate enough. It is for military families. It is perfectly located. Great gym. Great restaurant for breakfast. The buffet is amazing. Super nice people all over the hotel. Laundry service on every floor. Beautiful grounds! Live music! Pretty white beach! Epic trip! Oh, and best luau in Hawaii! Just go! Trust me!