Where to Stay - Honolulu, Waikiki and Oahu - page 151

Santa'sbytheSea ★ This certainly must be where Santa Claus comes to vacation: St. Nick
knows a bargain when he sees it. The location, price, and style make this a must-stay if you
plan to visit the North Shore. It's one of the few North Shore B&Bs right on the beach—and
not just any beach, but the famous Banzai Pipeline. You can go from your bed to the sand in
less than 30 seconds to watch the sun rise over the Pacific. Hosts Gary and Cyndie offer an im-
peccable one-bedroom unit with finely crafted woodwork, bay windows, and a collection of
unique Santa figurines and one-of-a-kind Christmas items. It may sound tacky, but somehow
it gives the apartment a country charm. Honeymooners, take note: Privacy abounds here. The
unit has its own entrance, a living room with VCR and stereo, a bathroom with shower only,
and a full kitchen with everything a cook could need. There's also a barbecue area. Fruit, cer-
eal, bread, coffee, tea, and juice are provided on the first morning, to get you started.
Ke Waena Rd. (off Kamehameha Hwy.), Haleiwa, HI 96712. Reservations c/o Hawaii's Best Bed & Breakfasts, 571 Pauku
St., Kailua, HI 96734. www.santasbythesea.com . & 800/262-9912 or 808/263-3100. Fax [phone] unit (shower
only). $225 double. Rates include breakfast items in fridge. Extra person $15. Prefer 3-night minimum. No credit cards.
Free parking. Bus: 52 or 55. Amenities: Washer/dryer; ocean-side gazebo. In room: A/C (in bedroom), TV/VCR, fridge,
hair dryer, computer with Internet access (free), kitchen.
Turtle Bay Resort ★★★ Get out of urban Waikiki and enjoy the countryside of Oahu's north
shore from Turtle Bay's spectacular location on the beach. The resort is an hour's drive north
of Honolulu, but it feels eons away. It's very private, relaxed, and the property is top drawer.
Turtle Bay has tons of activities across 808 acres and 5 miles of shoreline with secluded white-
sand coves. It's located on Kalaeokaunu Point (“point of the altar”), where ancient Hawaiians
once built a small altar to the fish gods. (The altar's remains are now at the Bishop Museum.)
Although the resort is 4 decades old, management continues to upgrade the property and
the hotel and grounds look fresh and new. Once you step into the lobby, with floor-to-ceiling
windows framing the dramatic ocean view, you'll know you are in Hawaii. All rooms have
ocean views and balconies and now feature marble floors and countertops in the bathroom, as
well as comfy bedding. If you can afford it, book the separate beach cottages: Positioned right
on the ocean (the views alone are worth the price), the 42 bungalows boast hardwood floors,
four-poster beds with feather comforters, and butler service, even their own private check-in
and concierge.
The new soothing Spa Luana offers six treatment rooms, a meditation waiting area, and
an outdoor workout area, plus a complete fitness center and a private elevator to the spa's re-
served rooms on the second floor. The signature restaurant, 21DegreesNorth , is so good that
people drive from all over the island to eat there.
57-091 Kamehameha Hwy. (Hwy. 83), Kahuku, HI 96731. www.turtlebayresort.com . & 800/203-3650 or 808/293-6000.
Fax [phone] units. $229-$300 double; from $470 cottage; from $332 suite; from $616 villa. Extra person $50.
Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. Daily $25 resort fee for self-parking, Internet access, and more. Check
website for special packages. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Bus: 52 or 55. Amenities: 4 restaurants (including 21 Degrees Nor-
th; and Ola); 2 bars (live entertainment Fri-Sat at the Bay Club Lounge, plus a poolside bar); babysitting; concierge; 36
holes of golf; 2 Jacuzzis; 2 outdoor heated pools (w/80-ft. water slide); room service; spa w/fitness center; 10 Plexipave
tennis courts; watersports equipment rentals; stable w/horseback riding. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, high-speed
Internet access (included in resort fee).
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