Honolulu International Airport (HNL): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 9 miles.

Numerous independent shuttles operate between the airport and Waikiki, charging $8-$18. On arrival, shuttle reservations are not necessary, but recommended. On return, shuttle reservations are essential. Taxis are widely available and charge a flat $25 fee for travel in Waikiki (subject to change). Car rentals are available via this Web site.

Best bet: Around Waikiki, guests can walk or take city buses to shows, shops and beach. Most visitors with plans to venture to Oahu's other attractions prefer rental cars.

The hotel does not have its own dinner restaurant, but the surrounding streets offer numerous dining options.

Amenity highlights: This 442-room hotel is one block from world-famous Waikiki Beach, and surrounded by busy streets and shops. On the lobby level, guests enjoy a swimming pool with adjoining restaurant and bar. On-site amenities include a game room, shops, and Internet kiosks (fee). One block away, the beachfront Outrigger Reef Hotel offers OHANA guests access to its children's programs, fitness center, spa, and restaurants (fees apply).

Insider tip: On Saturdays and Sundays when the sun goes down, local entertainers and chefs come to Waikiki for a "Sunset on the Beach" celebration. At the east side of the beach, near Queen Surf, movies are played on a giant outdoor screen. Locals as well as visitors love this complimentary, open-air theater.