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One of the best kept secrets on Oahu, the oceanfront New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel is
located at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki.
Across the street is Kapiolani Park,
200 acres filled with walking, biking and jogging paths, athletic
fields, tennis courts, the Zoo the beautifully renovated Bandstand
for Sunday Concerts and the outdoor concert venue, The Waikiki
Shell. On the opposite side of the 125-room boutique hotel is
the Pacific Ocean and San Souci
Beach, one of the best in the area, frequented mainly by local
residents. Although technically in Waikiki, the Kaimana offers their guests a quiet escape from the crowds,
yet is only a short walk to the excitement of Waikiki
at night.
The rooms are beautifully decorated in soft pastels with private
lanais and the views, whether of the park, Waikiki
or the ocean are beautiful. All rooms include a welcome amenity,
daily newspaper, voice mail, mini refrigerator, data port on phones,
cable TV with pay-for-view movies, hair dryer, high speed internet
access (fee), in-room safe (fee), bath amenities and room service.
The open-air Hau Tree Lanai is a wonderful
restaurant, popular with both residents and the hotel's guests.
Located on the beach side, you'll dine alfresco under the ancient
Hau Trees, where Robert Louis Stevenson
spent his time writing. Flickering torches and candlelight, fabulous
food and breathtaking views makes this one of the most romantic
spots on Oahu.
The Kaimana also is home to The Miyako, one of the finest Japanese restaurants outside
of Tokyo, featuring both
Western-style seating as well as the
traditional tatami rooms, with prices
that are quite reasonable. The perfect spot for a before dinner
cocktail is the Sunset Lanai Lounge, one level about the Hau
Tree, where you can sip on a Mai Tai and watch the sun set.
This is a charming, beautifully run and maintained hotel. The
service is impeccable; the location is perfect for attending a
concert at The Shell, or to watch a free movie on the beach at
the Waikiki end of Kapiolani Park.
Walk to Diamond Head entrance and climb up the inside for fantastic views;
stroll around the park for a relaxing workout; snorkel right outside
your hotel room; or dine at the Hau
Tree and soak up the ambiance for memories that will last you
forever.
As of May 1, 2006 all rooms at the Kaimana
Beach Hotel will be nonsmoking.
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