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Honolulu and Ko Olina hotels with a bathtub, Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 28, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights, Wednesday to Saturday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 6 of the 13 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. The Honolulu and Ko Olina selection spans Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk, Central Waikiki & Kuhio Beach, West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village, East Waikiki & Diamond Head, Ala Moana & Kakaako and Ko Olina. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Royal Hawaiian and Waikiki Beach Walk: the easiest Waikīkī base, if you don't mind the crowds. West Waikiki and Hilton Hawaiian Village: good for family beach routines, less convenient for spontaneous evenings. Central Waikiki and Kuhio Beach: stay here for beach days and evenings without a plan. East Waikiki and Diamond Head: choose the park-and-beach end for a calmer Waikīkī stay.

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Honolulu and Ko Olina hotels with a bathtub, Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 28, 2026

Every hotel here has a bathtub in at least some rooms, by Google’s listing or our research; ask for a tub room when you book. The Honolulu and Ko Olina selection spans Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk, Central Waikiki & Kuhio Beach, West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village, East Waikiki & Diamond Head, Ala Moana & Kakaako and Ko Olina. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels with a bathtub, located in Honolulu and Ko Olina (Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk, Central Waikiki & Kuhio Beach, West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village, East Waikiki & Diamond Head, Ala Moana & Kakaako and Ko Olina); check-in 2026-11-25, check-out 2026-11-28, 3 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk; West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village; Central Waikiki & Kuhio Beach; East Waikiki & Diamond Head. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-25 to 2026-11-28; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (6 of 13 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk: The easiest Waikīkī base, if you don't mind the crowds. Typical $366 a night. Subway: Walk to the beach and shopping.
  • West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village: Good for family beach routines, less convenient for spontaneous evenings. Typical $219 a night. Subway: The beach and Ala Moana are walkable.
  • Central Waikiki & Kuhio Beach: Stay here for beach days and evenings without a plan. Typical $211 a night. Subway: Walk to Kūhiō Beach.
  • East Waikiki & Diamond Head: Choose the park-and-beach end for a calmer Waikīkī stay. Typical $222 a night. Subway: Buses 14 and 200 serve Kalākaua Avenue by Kapiʻolani Park.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Hotel La Croix — 4-star, independent

2. The Equus — 3-star, Ascend Hotel Collection

3. Aqua Palms Waikiki — 2-star, Aqua Hotels & Resorts

4. Aston Waikiki Sunset — 4-star, Aston Hotels & Resorts

5. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki — 3-star, Holiday Inn Express

6. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra — 3-star, Accor Hotels

More hotels in the area (7)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Thanksgiving stay, Nov 25 to 28, 2026
  1. Hotel La Croix, Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk
    #1 of 6 · Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk

    Hotel La Croix

    4-star · Independent

    $149a night · Nov 25 to 28

    A lower-cost walkable base with friendly staff and loaner beach gear. You accept neighboring construction, uneven room upkeep and a small pool. 25 minutes' walk to Waikīkī Beach — Kūhiō Beach.

    $32/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $529 vs $593 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 28, two adults: $448 all in for 3 nights, of which $149 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. The Equus, West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village
    #2 of 6 · West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village

    The Equus

    3-star · Ascend Hotel Collection

    $163a night · Nov 25 to 28

    A smaller, friendly western Waikiki base with comfortable beds and a neighborhood bar. You accept stairs to reception, traffic noise and additional fees.

    $40/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $450 vs $529 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 28, two adults: $490 all in for 3 nights, of which $94 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Aqua Palms Waikiki, West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village
    #3 of 6 · West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Aqua Palms Waikiki

    2-star · Aqua Hotels & Resorts

    $178a night · Nov 25 to 28

    A budget sightseeing base with microwaves, mini-fridges and a bus stop next door. You accept slow elevators and traffic noise in road-facing rooms.

    Nov 25 to 28, two adults: $535 all in for 3 nights, of which $107 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Aston Waikiki Sunset, East Waikiki & Diamond Head
    #4 of 6 · East Waikiki & Diamond Head

    Aston Waikiki Sunset

    4-star · Aston Hotels & Resorts

    $198a night · Nov 25 to 28

    Family space and full kitchens at the neighborhood's cheaper end. You accept dated interiors, limited housekeeping and sixth-floor renovation work. Seven minutes' walk to Waikīkī Beach — Kūhiō Beach.

    $51/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $376 vs $477 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 28, two adults: $594 all in for 3 nights, of which $125 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk
    #5 of 6 · Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk

    Holiday Inn Express Waikiki

    3-star · Holiday Inn Express

    $230a night · Nov 25 to 28

    Included hot breakfast and a games deck for travelers spending most days out. You accept cramped rooms, noise and busy elevators. 25 minutes' walk to Waikīkī Beach — Kūhiō Beach.

    $34/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $567 vs $636 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 28, two adults: $691 all in for 3 nights, of which $118 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra, Ala Moana & Kakaako
    #6 of 6 · Ala Moana & Kakaako

    Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

    3-star · Accor Hotels

    $236a night · Nov 25 to 28

    Direct mall access with refreshed rooms and useful city-hotel facilities. You accept compact Kona Tower rooms; not beachfront or central Waikiki.

    $22/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $474 vs $517 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 25 to 28, two adults: $709 all in for 3 nights, of which $107 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

6 of 13 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Aston Waikiki Sunset · East Waikiki · 4-star$51/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $376 vs $477 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 28

  2. 2. The Equus · West Waikiki · 3-star$40/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $450 vs $529 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 28

  3. 3. Hotel La Croix · Royal Hawaiian · 4-star$32/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $529 vs $593 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 28

  4. 4. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki · Royal Hawaiian · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $567 vs $636 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 28

  5. 5. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra · Ala Moana · 3-star$22/night less than Expedia (8%)

    Axel $474 vs $517 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 28

  6. 6. Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina · Ko Olina · 5-star$19/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $2,478 vs $2,517 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 25 to 28

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

7 more
  1. 1. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa · Central Waikiki · 4-star$318Rooms for Nov 25 to 28
  2. 2. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort · West Waikiki · 4-star$332Rooms for Nov 25 to 28
  3. 3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk · Royal Hawaiian · 4-star$398Rooms for Nov 25 to 28
  4. 4. Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort · Royal Hawaiian · 4-star$549Rooms for Nov 25 to 28
  5. 5. Grand Waikikian Suites By Hilton Grand Vacations · West Waikiki$618Rooms for Nov 25 to 28
  6. 6. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach · Royal Hawaiian · 5-star$712Rooms for Nov 25 to 28
  7. 7. Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina · Ko Olina · 5-star$19/night less than Expedia (2%)$1,751Rooms for Nov 25 to 28
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