Oahu hotels and resorts are family-friendly with special packages and offerings throughout the year. Below are some highlights for the summer season.
- Aston Hotels & Resorts Hawaii
The "ASTONishing Kids Stay, Play & Eat FREE" program allows children under age 13 to receive free activities, meals and merchandise (when accompanied by a paying adult purchasing at equal or greater value). ASTONishing Kids are entitled to free admission to top family attractions, family friendly restaurants and merchandise from leading Hawaii retailers. Youngsters under age 18 traveling with parents stay free at all Aston Hawaii properties when using existing bedding.
Phone: (800) 922-7866
- Hilton Hawaiian Village
"Hilton Family Frolic Package" is a special summer package available only at Hilton Vacation Station hotels adding extra benefit to families traveling with children ages 12 and under. The package includes complimentary childrens meals with the purchase of an adult entrée and discounted or complimentary tickets to a family event or attraction for up to four people per room. Hilton Hawaiian Village guests who book this package will receive four tickets to the Bishop Museum Collection at the Hawaiian Art and Cultural Center.
Phone: (800) 445-8667
- Outrigger and Ohana Hotels
Outrigger and Ohana Hotels "Catch a Wave in Waikiki" is a value-added offer giving guests the choice of one free two-hour surfboard rental (and lesson), an outrigger canoe ride for two or one 90-minute catamaran sail when staying five nights or more at any of the three beachfront Outrigger properties or 12 off-beach economy Ohana Hotels. The Outrigger Catamaran ride showcases breathtaking views with possible sightings of whales, dolphins and turtles.
Phone: (800) 688-7444 or (800) 462-6262
- Outrigger Catamaran
The Outrigger Catamaran now offers a 2.5-hour "Eco Sail and Snorkel Tour" to give passengers a rare opportunity to explore the clear waters of Waikikis outer reefs. Expert watermen and seasoned divers explain Hawaiis varied marine life, reef ecosystems and geography of the Hawaiian Islands. All cruises include snorkeling, safety equipment and free non-alcoholic beverages.
Phone: (808) 922-2210
- Turtle Bay Resort
"Sesame Street Breakfast Special" promises lots of fun for all children with free tickets to the Sesame Street Show and photo sessions with Elmo and Cookie Monster! Dates of the event are June 19, 24, 26 and 27, 2004 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the resorts 21 Degrees North restaurant. Book the Sesame Street Room Special for an oceanfront room with tickets to the breakfast and show."Fun in the Sun" and "Under the Stars" are Turtle Bays summer day and evening camps for children. Both camps include a logo backpack, t-shirt, visor and sunscreen. Among the activities included are Hawaiian arts, crafts and games, swimming and pole fishing, reef walks, night crab hunts, horse carriage rides, campfires, movies and popcorn.
The "North Shore Adventure Package" is a five-night package for a family of four which includes: Deluxe Ocean View room for two adults and two children (age 11 and under), four days of Keiki Club (surfing, tennis and golf lessons and playing time) for two children, and a family horseback outing along the Turtle Bay coastline (kids must be at least age 9). Packages can be customized to a familys special needs. Phone: (808) 293-6000

