Kama'aina Staycation at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

Last year, I got a little overzealous bidding in a silent auction, but it paid off because I was the top bidder of a two-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach!  Currently, the Ritz-Carlton Residences has a special offer just for kama'aina. For stays of at least two nights, kama'aina can check in as early as 9am and check out as late as 3pm. You will also receive complimentary daily valet for one vehicle.

We had a great stay over spring break last month. The service at the Ritz-Carlton is excellent and it starts from the moment the valet takes your car.  After a speedy check-in, we entered our spacious, immaculate room for the next two nights. I don't think the kids noticed the relaxing hues and the wooden floors and furnishings throughout the room, but they did WOW over the washer, dryer, full refrigerator with freezer, and fully equipped kitchen with range, stove, and microwave! I instantly wished we were staying for the entire week. 

Kids checking out the room.

I love the wooden floors! Not pictured is also a room divider for privacy.

Sofa bed that the kids shared.

I love that there is a washer and dryer available.

Beautiful ocean view overlooking Waikiki.

What I also loved about our stay was that the adult and family pools were open daily from 6am to 10pm so I never had to worry about our schedule.  We could relax and take our time knowing the pool would be waiting for us. If the beach is more your speed, you can ask for beach towels to take with you. 

Our room overlooked the family pool.

Lauren making a splash.

Cabanas are available for rental and come with water, drinks, and snacks!

The Ritz-Carlton is also home to Honolulu's most amazing restaurants: Quiora, La Vie, and Sushi Sho. On this stay, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Quiora.  Also steps away are Dean and DeLuca and Island Country Markets.

We were all very sad when it came time to leave, but we hope to back again soon. Definitely one of my family's favorite places to staycation on Oahu.