Honolulu International Airport (HNL): Approximate driving time is 17 minutes and distance is 10 miles.

Driving directions from Honolulu International Airport: Exit the airport toward Waikiki/Honolulu. Go up the ramp and stay to the right, heading east toward Waikiki/Honolulu for one mile. Get on the H1 Fwy heading east. Stay in the right lane and follow the signs toward Waikiki/Nimitz Hwy. Follow Nimitz Hwy for about six and a half miles and stay in the right lane as Nimitz Hwy/Ala Moana Blvd veers to the right and becomes Kalakaua Ave. Continue on Kalakaua Ave and turn left onto Kaiulani Ave. The hotel is on the left at the intersection with Kuhio Ave, and the parking entrance is on Kuhio Ave.

Getting there: Shuttles and taxis both provide convenient transportation to the hotel and are located right outside baggage claim. Shuttles charge $5–15 per person, and typical taxi fare is $26–35. Rental cars are another option and are available online. All fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: Many shops, restaurants, and attractions are located within walking distance of the hotel. The hotel is also well-situated for use of the city bus, as buses run up and down Kuhio Ave in front of the hotel. Service is excellent, and single fares for "TheBus" are less than $5. A four-day pass is also available for those who plan to use the system extensively; the cost is $16–25. All fees subject to change without notice. Taxi service is excellent in the area as well and is a good choice for short trips or travel on rainy days. Tour desks on the premises can help guests plan excursions to a variety of destinations; fees vary based on the package. For those who plan to explore other areas of the island, rental cars are the best bet, and they are available online.

Chuck's Cellar - Steaks, prime rib, seafood, and a pianist draw locals and visitors to this restaurant, which offers early-bird specials.

Java Jones Espresso Bar - Just off the lobby, this spacious, aromatic spot brews espresso drinks and serves pastries, bagels, and juices.

Pool Terrace Bar - Tropical drinks and snacks comprise the attractions at this casual place next to the pool and hot tub.

Round Table Pizza - This chain pizza parlor has a branch on the street level of the hotel.

Amenity highlights: On the second level and bordered by tropical plantings, a good-sized pool, roomy hot tub, and spacious sundeck offer guests an alternative to Waikiki Beach. Open-air massages are available, and a poolside bar serves tropical drinks and light food. Little booklets titled "Outriggger's Best of Oahu" are widely available on Waikiki's streets. But only those given to OHANA and Outrigger hotel guests contain coupons for dining and shopping discounts.

Insider tip: All OHANA and Outrigger hotels in Waikiki offer interchangeable hospitality. Guests at any hotel are invited to enjoy dining, entertainment, and facilities at the other hotels—including the Serenity Spa (health and beauty) at The Outrigger Reef on the Beach—while charging to their rooms. Exceptions: The pool at The Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach is reserved for that hotel's guests, and the fitness center at The Outrigger Reef on the Beach is reserved for guests of that hotel and for Outrigger Waikiki Shore guests.