Where to Stay in Hawai’i this Summer

Continually a hot spot for family travel, Hawai’i boasts numerous resorts for the whole family to enjoy. Experience the wonders of Hawai’i at one of these acclaimed, family-friendly resorts this summer.

© Aulani Disney Resort & Spa

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

On Oahu, Aulani offers something for the whole family, from fun adventures to soothing relaxation for parents. The resort allows kids to experience Hawai’ian culture, art and music. At Aunty’s Beach House, teens can go snorkeling in the Rainbow Reef to enjoy sunrise yoga on the beach. The entire family can come together to experience the KA WA’A Luau, featuring songs, dancing and a great Hawai’ian feast. Pre-show activities include flower arranging, Kapa painting, temporary Kaku tattoos and pa’i taro pounding.

© King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

Situated in Kailua-Kona, this hotel sits on 13 acres facing the beach, sitting adjacent to the Kailua Pier. The hotel’s Kona Boys Beach Shack offers ocean equipment and activities for the whole family to take part in. Guests can try their hand at paddleboarding, kayaking and snorkeling. The hotel also offers submarine tours with Atlantis Adventures, delving 100 feet beneath the surface to see Kona’s marine life.

© Four Seasons Resort Lanai

Four Seasons Resort Lanai

Book the new Lanai by Land and Sea package for an unforgettable summer vacation. The package, designed for guests wanting to see much of the island, includes an activity each paid night when booking a garden-view room. Activities include horseback riding through the hills of Koele, archery at Lanai Archery and Shooting Range, sailing aboard Lanai II to snorkel amongst colorful fish and undergoing the ultimate adrenaline rush on the Adventure Tower’s more than 70 obstacles.