Be inspired by our experience, where are the best places to stay on Oahu and how much does 1 night in a double room normally cost.

Where to stay on Oahu

While Oahu is a relatively large island, the vast majority of tourists stay in the largest city, Honolulu, where you'll find the most attractions, the most hotel and private accommodation options, and the best transportation options.

However, if you prefer quieter locations, read on to find out where the perfect place for you will be.

Top 10 best hotels on Oahu

Honolulu

City, beaches, sights, transportation

The capital of the Hawaiian Islands will offer by far the widest range of accommodation options. The number of hotels here doesn't even remotely compare to any other place on Oahu.

It's clear that the greater competition means that Honolulu is where you're likely to find more affordable prices, but these rarely fall below 150 usd per night in a 2-bed room.

Cheapest accommodation in Honolulu

For tips on specific hotels and locations, check out our detailed guide to Honolulu - Where to stay.

Pupukea and North Shore

Beaches

The North and North Shore is a popular surfing spot for experienced surfers, but it's also an ideal place for a quiet beach vacation, turtle watching or snorkeling away from the main tourist destinations.

The main destinations are the towns of Pupukea and Kahuku, where you can find hotels or guesthouses, but the supply is quite limited. Average prices are around 250 usd to 360 usd per night for 2.

• Cheap accommodation to 150 usd per night - Backpackers Vacation Inn and Plantation Village
• Best apartments near the sea - Kalani Hawaii Private Lodging, 126 West Condo
• Best resorts - Turtle Bay Resort, Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore, Ocean Villas at Turtle Bay

Kailua and Kaneohe

Beaches, nature

The two largest towns on the east coast are ideal for quiet living near beautiful beaches, mountain treks and boat tours. However, the choice of hotels or guesthouses here is quite limited with prices starting from 260 usd per night in a 2-bed room.

Cheapest accommodation in Kailua

Oahu accommodation prices and when to book

Hotels and accommodation on Oahu (not to mention the Hawaiian Islands in general) are among the most expensive in the world in terms of price. When planning your vacation, you need to factor in significantly higher accommodation costs than what you'll pay for airfare.

The average price of a classic hotel on Oahu ranges from 220 usd to 350 usd per night in a 2-bed room.

Cheaper deals in private apartments or condos can be found in Honolulu, but even here prices don't drop below 150 usd per night for 2.

Book accommodation on Oahu as far in advance as possible for the best price. However, be sure to allow for free cancellations. This is because there are often new accommodations on booking portals with upcoming departure dates that may offer a better price.