Hawai`i Family-Friendly Hotel Guide

Hawai`i offers families a lot of great hotel options.  There are hotels that really cater to families, and others that are suitable for families, but don't necessarily offer many kid-specific perks.

Below is a guide to Hawai`i hotels that Hawaii Mom Blog contributors have stayed at with their families, along with a very brief summary of the family-friendly features.

The hotels are broken down into the following categories:

• Family-Friendliest: Offers family suites, a kids program, kids menus, and many kid-friendly activities and/or amenities.
• Family-Friendly: Suitable for families, with a few kid-friendly perks.

Please click on links to read actual reviews.  Please note hotel amenities, services, and accommodations may have changed since the post date of the reviews.

Hawai`i Island

Family-Friendliest

• Four Seasons Resort Hualalai: 
• Accommodations: The `Ohana Suite is perfect for families, complete with a video game system, telescope, outdoor shower, and easy access to the Keiki pool.
• Activities: Hale Kula toy and game room can keep kids busy all day long; new Marine Center is fun for all ages.
• Amenities: Toys, kids bath amenities, and mini bathrobes welcome the littlest of guests.
• Dining: Kids meals are offered at the restaurants, and kids can even request happy face or Mickey-shaped pancakes at `ULU Ocean Grill's Breakfast Buffet.  
• Kids Club: Kids for All Seasons
• Other Notes:  Kids can splash around at the Keiki pool and indulge in yummy poolside treats, or swim with an eagle ray in King's Pond.  
• Sheraton Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay:
• Accommodations: `Ohana Suite
• Activities: Kids Play Area
• Kids Club: Keiki Club
• Other Notes: Children's pool (with free pool-side treats!)
• Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa:
• Accommodations: A spacious suite with bunk beds offers plenty of room for large families
• Activities: Kiddie pools, water slide, table tennis, pool toys, and pool pleasers keep kids busy all day.
• Dining: Keiki menus available at on-site restaurants.

Kauai
Family-Friendliest

• Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa:   
• Activities: Lawn games, koi feedings, and other activities offered on property will entertain kids.  
• Kids Club: Camp Hyatt (for a fee) offers all day and night, providing kids ages 3 to 12 with all sorts of activities
• Other Notes: It will be hard to tear the kids away from the incredible pools, which include a slide, lazy river, and salt-water lagoon.  
• Koloa Landing Resort: 
• Accommodations: Spacious villas will full kitchens are perfect for families.  
• Activities: Pool and waterslides.
• Dining: Keiki menus at Holoholo Grill
• Other Notes: S'mores nights help to make the property fun for all ages.

Family-Friendly

• Kauai Shores Hotel:  
• Accommodations: Studios with kitchenettes provide families larger spaces than the average guest room.
• Activities: Unlimited DVD and Playstation 3 rentals, and lots of grassy areas for kids to run around and release their energy.  
• Other Notes: 2 pools, easy beach access.

Lanai

Family-Friendliest

• Four Seasons Resort Lanai (formerly Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay): 
• Amenities: Welcome toys and bath amenities greet the little ones upon arrival.  
• Dining: Kids under 4 eat free with paying adult. 
• Kids Club: Kids for All Seasons program keeps kids busy with games, toys, and activities.  
• Other Notes: No need to worry about high chairs, pack n plays, etc. - the resort offers them complimentary. 

Maui
Family-Friendliest

• Fairmont Kea Lani: 
• Accommodations: Villas are perfect for families, with multiple rooms, a full kitchen and even a plunge pool.  You'll even find games to play with the little ones.
• Activities: Kid-friendly pools with a water slide, pool toy rentals.
• Dining: Kids menus and keiki dining program.
• Kids Club: Keiki Lani Kids Club is included with the daily resort fee.
• Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea: 
• Activities: Game Room 
• Amenities:  A fruit-filled shark carved out of a watermelon, cookies, juice, toys, and stuffed turtles - just a few examples of what will greet kids upon arrival.
• Dining: Free kids meals for kids 5 and under at at Ferraro's and DUO when accompanied by a paying adult.  Kids can request Mickey-shaped pancakes at DUO's breakfast buffet. 
• Kids Club: Kids for All Seasons
• Grand Wailea: 
• Accommodations:  Spacious suites accommodate large families.
• Activities: The Rock will keep kids busy all day with video games, toys, a movie theater, arts and crafts, and LEGO.
• Dining: Keiki 5 and under staying at the resort eat free.
• Other Notes: The Wailea Canyon Activity Pool boasts nine pools, four slides, a rope swing, and a water elevator.   The littlest guests of Napua Tower have access to board games, DVDs, and more.  
• The Westin Ka`anapali Ocean Resort Villas:  
• Accommodations: Spacious villas with a full kitchen and a washer and dryer are ideal for families.  
• Activities: Large pools, including a Pirate Ship pool, a playground, a kids club, shuffle board, and more will keep kids busy throughout the day.
• Dining: Kid menus available at on-site restaurants. 
• Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa: 
• Accommodations: The `Ohana Suites are ideal for families.  
• Activities: Cultural activities are fun for the entire family.  A kids pool, lazy river, and fresh-water lagoon provides ours of fun in the sun; lawn games, beachside s'mores.
• Dining: Kid-friendly dining options.
• Other Notes: Beachsides S'mores is a must!

Oahu
Family-Friendliest

• Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa: 
• Accommodations: Villas with full kitchens create a "home away from home."  Some villa have easy access to pools.  
• Activities: Amazing pools (where you can watch Mickey & friends perform), slides, and a lazy river will keep kids happy all day long.  
• Amenities: Menehune necklaces are given to the little guests upon check-in, marking the start of a magical stay.  
• Dining: Character dining (complete with Mickey waffles) and kids menus at other dining venues will satisfy even the pickiest eater.  
• Kids Club: Aunty's Beach House offers a variety of kid-friendly activities.  
• Other Notes: Complimentary step stools, high chairs, and play yards means less things to worry about.  
• Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina: 
• Activities: Cool pool inflatables and yummy treats keep kids content at the pool; beach toys and stand-up paddle boards keep the keiki busy at the beach.  
• Accommodations: Spacious suites are great for families.
• Amenities: A kid-friendly welcome of toys and sweets is just the start of a family-friendly stay.  
• Dining: Kids 5 and under eat free at the four on-property restaurants.
• Kids Club: The Kids for All Seasons program offers activities, video games, and movies.
• Holiday Inn Express Waikiki:
• Activities: 5th floor skydeck featuring a 9-hole mini-golf course shuffleboard, chess game, ping pong, and foosball.  Game room with Wii game console and TVs.
• Dining: Complimentary daily breakfast is a money-saver
• Other Notes: Complimentary beach day essentials (beach towels, beach chairs, sand toys, and boogie boards).
• Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa: 
• Accommodations: Family Suites provide lots of room for large families. 
• Activities: Complimentary cultural activities are a great way for families to spend time together.
• Dining: Keiki menu available at SHOR
• Other Notes: Kid-sized beach chairs and beach toys available for use.  Dylan's Candy is located downstairs in the Pualeliani Atrium Shops, where kids and kids-at-heart can indulge in all sorts of sweet treats.  
• Kahala Hotel & Resort: 
• Accommodations: Scenic View Suite offers great views and ample space for families.
• Activities: Families can splash away at the pool or beach; keiki art program.
• Amenities: Welcome gift of cookies.
• Dining: Kids menus offered at Plumeria Beach House and The Veranda.
• Kids Club: Kahala Keiki Club offers half-day and all-day programs (for a fee). 
• Other Notes: Kids will love watching the dolphins in the Dolphin Lagoon (and can even get up-close and personal through Dolphin Quest). 
• Ritz-Carlton Residences - Waikiki Beach:
• Accommodations: Large, multi-room suites with kitchens, sofa beds, and in-room laundry.  
• Amenities: Kids' welcome gift.
• Other Notes: Separate adult and family pools.  
• The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort: 
• Activities: Family-friendly activities (lei-making, coconut art, etc.) offered on property.  
• Dining: Kids menus and dining offers at select restaurants.  
• Kids Club: Children's program available for a fee.  
• Other Notes: Guests have use of the Helumoa Playground at Sheraton Waikiki.  High chairs or boosters available for in-room dining.
• Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel: 
• Accommodations: Suite with two bedrooms and a full kitchen is perfect for families.
• Activities: Cultural activities and a large pool will keep kids busy 
• Amenities: Kids receive an activity book up on check-in. Ice pops offered at the pool 3x daily!.  
• Dining: Children 5 & under eat for free from Children’s Menus at designated dining outlets with paying adult.
• Sheraton Waikiki:
• Activities: Helumoa Playground - complete with a slides and a splash area, keeps both kids and adults busy.  A variety of complimentary cultural activities are offered; billiards and games can be played in the lobby. 
• Dining: Children 5 & under eat for free from Children’s Menus at designated dining outlets for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner with paying adult.   
• Kids Club: A children's program is available for a fee.   

Family-Friendly:

• Aston Waikiki Sunset: 
• Accommodations: Spacious suites with fully-equipped kitchens are great for families. 
• Activities: Kids will have fun at the pool, or it's just a short walk to the beach. 
• Amenities: Unlimited DVD/Playstation 3 rentals provide the perfect excuse for a night in.
• Best Western The Plaza Hotel: 
• Accommodations: Connecting rooms available.  
• Other Notes: Pool on site.  Rooms facing runway great for kids who love to watch planes take off.
• Coconut Waikiki Hotel: 
• Accommodations: Coconut Executive King Suite offers ample space for families.  
• Other Notes: Bosley & Bosley, Jr. Mascots welcome kids in the lobby.
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk:  
• Accommodations: Families will enjoy this all suite-hotel.  Guest rooms offer plenty of space for families. 
• Dining: Complimentary breakfast and evening reception helps families save money.  
• Other Notes: A large pool and a beach that's just a short walk away offers plenty of fun for all ages.  Located right on Waikiki Beach Walk, the hotel is just steps away from a variety of dining and retail options.
• The Equus: 
• Other Notes: A small pool is on property.  During Mai Tai reception, little ones can request juice.
• Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani:
• Accommodations: Interconnecting rooms are great for families
• Other Notes: Dine at Orchids on site at sister hotel Halekulani, where keiki meals can be made even when not listed on the menu (one of my kids ate pasta with cheese). 
• Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio: 
• Accommodations: Spacious suites available for families.
• Dining: family-friendly dining at M.A.C. 24/7.
• Other Notes: Executive Lounge access for those who book Executive Rooms are have Diamond Status offer a great way to save on meals; great pool with first-come, first-served cabanas and loungers.
• Holiday Inn Resort Waikiki Beachcomber:  
• Accommodations: Spacious suites suitable for large families.  
• Other Notes: Pool on property to swim and splash; complimentary rides on the Waikiki Connection Trolley offer a fun way to explore the city.
• Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites: 
• Accommodations: Large, spacious suites provide ample room for families. 
• Other Notes: Unlimited DVD and Playstation 3 rentals can keep kids busy for hours. Kids can cool off at the pool or go on an easy walk to the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon. 
• OHANA Waikiki East: 
• Accommodations: Suites offer plenty of room for families.  
• Other Notes: Complimentary rides on the Pink Line Trolley are both fun and convenient.
• Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort: 
• Activities: Cultural activities (kukui nut bracelets, ukulele lessons, etc.) are fun for the entire family.
• Dining: Kids menus offered at on-site restaurants. 
• Other Notes: The beach is just steps away, or a large pool beckons guests on property. 
• Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort: 
• Activities: Cultural activities (hula lessons; lei-making) are great for those young and young-at heart.
• Dining: Kids menus offered at on-site restaurants. 
• Other Notes: Kids can swim in the pool or the beach.  
• Park Shore Waikiki:  
• Dining:  Several family-friendly dining options on property. 
• Other Notes: A nice pool offers plenty of fun, and the beach is just across the street. 
• Prince Waikiki:
• Accommodations: Spacious suites great for families
• Dining: Keiki menus available at 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar
• Queen Kapiolani Hotel:
• Activities: Surf school (fee)
• Dining: Kids menu at Deck
• Other Notes: Close proximity to the beach. Beach chairs and towels for guests' use. Recently renovated pool is open from morning to night
• Shoreline Hotel Waikiki:  
• Other Notes: A rooftop pool provides plenty of fun and gorgeous views.
• Turtle Bay Resort:
• Activities: Super fun kids pool with a slide.  A variety of keiki activities offered - some for free (hula and ukulele lessons); some for a fee (biking, tennis, foot golf). 
• Dining: Children's menus offered at select on-site restaurants.