Several hotels in Honolulu welcome gay tourists.
The United States is becoming increasingly tolerant, friendly and welcoming to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered tourists. Hawaii is particularly inviting toward GLBT travelers, and boasts a number of gay beaches, bars and clubs as well as a yearly gay pride festival. When staying in the capital of Honolulu, GLBT vacationers have a number of gay-friendly hotels from which to choose. These hotels are not only gay friendly, but also gay owned
Waikiki Place
Waikiki Place offers guests tropical luxury studio apartments for budget prices. The studios are across the street from a gay bar and dance club, and within walking distance to several beaches, including Queens Surf, Kapiolani Park, and Waikiki Beach. Every room has a full kitchen, free parking, free Internet access, local and long distance phone service, and, if you stay more than seven nights, free airport pickup. Waikiki Place prides itself on its central location amidst so many beaches, bars, shops, and restaurants. You could feasibly stay here without renting a car. Couples and singles are welcome.
Waikiki Place
364 Seaside Ave.
Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
808-271-4800
waikikiplace.com
Ali'i Bluffs Windward Bed and Breakfast
Ali'i Bluffs Windward Bed and Breakfast is on the quiet Windward Coast of Honolulu. This bed and breakfast is a luxuriously-furnished private home overlooking Kaneohe Bay. It offers two double bedrooms, each with a private bath. Guests have use of the living room, library and swimming pool. Your stay includes a breakfast of fresh fruits and juices, cereals, homemade banana bread, toast, and tea or coffee at your convenience, as well as an afternoon tea. If you get tired of the quiet beaches and coves nearby, the bars and clubs of Waikiki are only 30 minutes away.
Ali'i Bluffs Windward Bed and Breakfast
46-251 Ikiiki
Kaneohe, Oahu, HI 96744
808 235-1124
hawaiiscene.com/aliibluffs
Cabana at Waikiki
The Cabana at Waikiki is Hawaii's first gay owned and operated hotel. It is a small, gay-owned hotel featuring 15 one-bedroom suites with fully-equipped kitchens. Although the Cabana is only one block from Waikiki Beach, it is off the beaten path on a quiet side street. From the Cabana, you can walk to beaches, bars, clubs, restaurants and shopping, as well as Kapiolani Park. The Cabana is also pet friendly, offering competitive prices and an attentive staff. It is perfect for travelers who want to experience the nightlife of Honolulu, but still get a good night's rest.
The Cabana at Waikiki
2155 Cartwright Road
Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
808 926-5555
cabana-waikiki.com
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