Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Holiday Highlights

Fall has finally arrived and with the arrival of fall comes the celebration of holidays. Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki celebrates this festive time of the year with specialty holiday menus and festivities. With four of Waikiki's biggest and most popular hotels, the Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki have something to offer everyone. Visitors who want a historical experience will enjoy Waikiki's two oldest hotels, The Royal Hawaiian and the Sheraton Moana Surfrider. For thos elooking for a more modern, beachfront experience, the Sheraton Waikiki is for you. For visitors looking for a more economical stay, the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is a good option.

Sheraton Waikiki

• Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Ocean Terrace Restaurant and enjoy Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet on Thursday, November 24, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or a Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet from 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. For a more romantic evening, enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at The Hanohano Room. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Central Dining Desk at 808-921-4600.
• On Christmas Eve at the Ocean Terrace Restaurant, enjoy a delicious Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet on Saturday, December 24, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Christmas Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, December 25, 2005 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., or Christmas Day Dinner Buffet from 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. For an intimate evening, enjoy dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at The Hanohano Room from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Central Dining Desk at 808-921-4600.
• Strum in the New Year with Sheraton Waikiki's 9th Annual Ho'omaka Hou 2006 Concert on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Hawaii Ballroom of the Sheraton Waikiki. Spend the evening dining, dancing, and enjoying the sounds of talented renowned local entertainers. The show will kick off with Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner, Herb Ohta, Jr.; Kelly Boy Delima and his son 'Pena Boy Delima from the group Kapena; Kanilau accompanied by hula dancers; The Makaha Sons with Robi Kahakalau; The Opihi Pickers; and the grand finale by Kapena will lead everyone into the countdown to midnight. Dinner show includes a buffet dinner, two drinks, unlimited juice and soft drinks for children, and party favors. Tickets for the show only are also available (drinks are not included). For more information or to make a reservation, contact Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Central Dining Desk at 808-921-4600.

The Royal Hawaiian

• At the "Pink Palace of the Pacific," a special holiday menu is offered at the famous Surf Room. Share in the bountiful Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet on Thursday, November 24, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Celebrate Christmas Eve at the Surf Room with family and friends dining on a delicious Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Christmas Day Brunch Buffet from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or Christmas Day Dinner from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, please Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Central Dining Desk at 808-921-4600.
• The Royal Hawaiian hotel offers a romantic destination to dine and dance your way into the New Year in the historic and elegant Monarch Room on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. At this black-tie event, guests will be served dinner at 7:30 p.m. and will be entertained by Hawaii's most popular band, Nueva Vida, who will play a repertoire of jazz, swing, pop, soul, and rhythm and blues until 12:15 a.m. Dinner show package for adults includes an a la carte dinner, one glass of sparkling wine or cider at midnight for toasting, and party favors. Children's package includes an a la carte dinner, one soft drink, and party favors. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Central Dining Desk at 808-921-4600.

Sheraton Moana Surfrider

• Celebrate and share this festive moment with family and friends at the Sheraton Moana Surfrider.
• Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet on Thursday, November 24, 2005 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet from 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Beachside Café.
• On Christmas Eve at the Beachside Café, enjoy a Dinner Buffet from 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. On Christmas Day fill yourself with a fabulous Lunch Buffet at the Beachside Café from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or in the evening enjoy a Dinner Buffet from 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• At the Banyan Veranda, share Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet with loved ones from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• On Christmas Eve at the Banyan Veranda, enjoy a Dinner Buffet from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. On Christmas Day, celebrate with a Brunch Buffet from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or Dinner Buffet from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Central Dining Desk at 808-921-4600.
• Ring in the New Year with the "First Lady of Waikiki", the Sheraton Moana Surfrider, on Saturday, December 31, 2005. Enjoy live entertainment by Eight O Eight and Miss Ganai at the Banyan Courtyard. For a more romantic and elegant evening, enjoy dining and entertainment by Miles Jackson Trio and Yvette Nii at the Ship's Tavern. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Central Dining Desk at 808-921-4600.

Sheraton Princess Kaiulani

• Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Pikake Terrace. Enjoy a fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• Enjoy Christmas Eve at the Pikake Terrace with a Dinner Buffet from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Christmas Day Brunch Buffet from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., or Christmas Day Dinner Buffet from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
• If Japanese food is your choice, spend Christmas evening at Momoyama Restaurant for a Christmas Night Dinner from 5:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Central Dining Desk at 808-921-4600.
• Ring in 2006 with festivities at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel, Hawaii's favorite spot for New Year's Eve celebrations. Attend the hotel's exhilarating "Creation - A Polynesian Journey" show which takes you on an adventure beginning in Polynesia with the creation of man, through dark times of warfare, to the innocence of love and finally Hawaii today. Dinner show includes a deluxe dinner buffet, one glass of champagne, and party favors. Seating begins at 6:00 p.m. and show starts at 7:30 p.m.
• Another option is to enjoy a leisure evening with family and friends while sharing a bountiful buffet at the Pikake Terrace.
• For Japanese cuisine, Momoyama restaurant offers a New Year's Eve special set menu including toshikoshi tempura soba and lobster-butteryaki style. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Sheraton Hotels in Waikiki Central Dining Desk at 808-921-4600.

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Our thanks to Sharon Shimizu of Sheraton Hawaii for sharing this information with us.