My family of 4 (DW, DS(13), DD(10)) will be going to Oahu in April. We have never been to Hawaii before and we were originally hoping for a split stay of Kauai and Oahu but inter island travel doesn’t seem smart to plan on currently. So now we will be staying in a 1 bedroom at Aulani our last 6 nights and I am looking for advice of where to stay for our first 4 nights.
Debating between Courtyard Oahu North Shore for ease of access to north shore beaches and sites and Waikiki, probably Royal Hawaiian.
We definitely want to see some of the Waikiki area sites(PH, Diamond Head, Palace) during our trip but mostly want to relax on the beach and swim in some waves and go on some hikes. Reading other travel boards there seems a lot of differing opinions if North Shore is swimmable mid-late April. I’d appreciate DISers views on this.
Also wondering how crowded Waikiki beach is in front of the hotels? Able to have some space around ourselves?
Thank you for your insights and advice!
Debating between Courtyard Oahu North Shore for ease of access to north shore beaches and sites and Waikiki, probably Royal Hawaiian.
We definitely want to see some of the Waikiki area sites(PH, Diamond Head, Palace) during our trip but mostly want to relax on the beach and swim in some waves and go on some hikes. Reading other travel boards there seems a lot of differing opinions if North Shore is swimmable mid-late April. I’d appreciate DISers views on this.
Also wondering how crowded Waikiki beach is in front of the hotels? Able to have some space around ourselves?
Thank you for your insights and advice!