Need inexpensive lodging in Kailua Hawaii
January 8, 2009 8:44 AM Subscribe
My wife needs to stay in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii for a period while her mom is having surgery. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced (ie. non resort) place she can stay for a week or two? The tourist hotel rates are just too much for us.
My wife needs to stay in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii for a period while her mom is having surgery. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced (ie. non resort) place she can stay for a week or two? The tourist hotel rates are just too much for us.
An extended stay type hotel, with kitchen etc, would be nice.
Thanks!
My wife needs to stay in Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii for a period while her mom is having surgery. Does anyone know of a reasonably priced (ie. non resort) place she can stay for a week or two? The tourist hotel rates are just too much for us.
An extended stay type hotel, with kitchen etc, would be nice.
Thanks!
I have been in a similar situation in Puerto Rico. After telling the front desk folks my plight and giving them a local address, they suddenly came back with the local rates. Rates significantly lower and the hotel was pretty full up with tourists.
Try calling the hotels directly, not the 800 reservation line and telling them your plight. Give your mom's addy.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 10:04 AM on January 8, 2009
Try calling the hotels directly, not the 800 reservation line and telling them your plight. Give your mom's addy.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 10:04 AM on January 8, 2009
Depending on what type of illness your mother-in-law has, your wife may be eligible for discounts. For example, the American Cancer Society helps families of those with cancer in just those types of situations. Many other types of organizations do as well.
posted by miss tea at 11:15 AM on January 8, 2009
posted by miss tea at 11:15 AM on January 8, 2009
Similarly, some hospitals work out discount patient/caretaker rates with local hotels (as I found out when I went to Scottsdale last year when my dad had surgery). See if the hospital where your mother-in-law will be having surgery has a list of recommended places to stay.
posted by scody at 12:45 PM on January 8, 2009
posted by scody at 12:45 PM on January 8, 2009
Best answer: There are a ton of vacation rentals in Kailua. Most are converted garages and such with mini-kitchens and separate entrances. Much more privacy than a B&B or hostel. Rates seem to start at $65/day (plus tax). Google "kailua vacation rental" or "kailua vacation cottage." Here are a couple to get you started (both pulled from Kailua Vacation Rentals) ...
Island Rental Vacations
action=search">Affordable Paradise (select island=Oahu, price=under$80)
posted by zanni at 1:57 PM on January 8, 2009
Island Rental Vacations
action=search">Affordable Paradise (select island=Oahu, price=under$80)
posted by zanni at 1:57 PM on January 8, 2009
Best answer: Aargh. Here's that third link again: Affordable Paradise. And, again, you'll need to select the island and the price to see the listings for Kailua.
posted by zanni at 2:04 PM on January 8, 2009
posted by zanni at 2:04 PM on January 8, 2009
Also, for what it's worth, hotels here are experiencing occupancy rates far lower than the norm, so rates are a lot more flexible than in years (hell, months) past.
Just a quick question; if your mother-in-law is going to be in the hospital, why can't your wife stay at her place while this is happening?
posted by motown missile at 7:27 PM on January 8, 2009
Just a quick question; if your mother-in-law is going to be in the hospital, why can't your wife stay at her place while this is happening?
posted by motown missile at 7:27 PM on January 8, 2009
Response by poster: Thanks folks, this is a real help!
posted by ecorrocio at 7:29 PM on January 8, 2009
posted by ecorrocio at 7:29 PM on January 8, 2009
Response by poster: Motown... mother in law is in a 1 bedroom apt, with husband, and... let's just say my wife wants to stay sane.
posted by ecorrocio at 7:30 PM on January 8, 2009
posted by ecorrocio at 7:30 PM on January 8, 2009
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posted by nitsuj at 8:52 AM on January 8, 2009