Aiea is a residential town on the edge of Pearl Harbor, Oahu.
Aiea is sandwiched between Pearl Harbor and the western edge of Honolulu and is very much a residential area. Accommodations on this part of Oahu are geared more toward long-term stays and temporary lodging for military personnel and their families. The motels in this area may appeal to visitors who want to stay out of busy Waikiki, are attending a football game at Aloha Stadium or want to spend time on the golf course at Pearl Country Club.
Harbor Shores Apartment Hotel
Sitting on the edge of Pearl Harbor, the Harbor Shores Apartment Hotel provides apartment-style living for both long-term residents and visitors to Oahu. Convenient to the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri or the "Mighty Mo," as the ship is affectionately called, this is the vacation choice for those wanting to spend more time exploring the mid-island rather than just touristy Waikiki. The property is close to Highway 1 and Highway 3, making it easy to get to all points on Oahu. Drive over the Pali Lookout to windward Kailua in the morning and be back to your hotel before the afternoon rush. Take a jog along the waterfront to Neal S. Blaisdell Park, or walk the two blocks to the Pearl Ridge Shopping Center, one of the largest malls on the island. Dine out at one of the neighborhood restaurants, or fix a meal in your full-sized kitchens. Take a dip in the pool, or even grill a steak or two at the hotel's barbecue area.
Harbor Shores Apartment Hotel
98-145 Lipoa Place
Aiea, HI 96701
808-488-5742
harborshoreshi.com
Harbor Arms Hotel
The Harbor Arms Apartment Hotel is a bit of a hybrid, combining the services of a hotel with the convenience and space of an apartment complex. Offering one- and two-bedroom suites with either kitchenettes or full kitchens, guests of this three-story complex can enjoy a comfortable stay at a moderate price. Take advantage of the swimming pool and sundeck, daily maid service and free parking. Hop in the car and be at the USS Arizona Memorial and the USS Missouri in minutes, or stop by on your way to other parts of Oahu on Highway 1 or Highway 3. This hotel is only three blocks from the shops and restaurants of Pearl Ridge Shopping Center and two blocks from the jogging/biking path along Pearl Bay.
Harbor Arms Hotel
98-130 Lipoa Place
Aiea, HI 96701
808-488-5556
home.roadrunner.com
Ohana Honolulu Airport Hotel
Part of the Ohana hotel chain, this airport hotel supplements the available accommodations in Aiea, six miles away via Highway 1. The word "ohana" means "family" in Hawaiian, and this hotel lives up to its namesake. It offers military family discounts as well as Kamaaina rates for locals visiting from the outer islands. Rent a car from the on-site rental desk, take a quick drive to the USS Arizona Memorial or head over the Pali Lookout to windward Oahu to watch the waves on the scenic North Shore. Come back and take an afternoon swim, or work out in the fitness room. The property is also an option for guests with late or early flight arrivals who just want to overnight near the airport. A complementary 24-hour shuttle service to the Honolulu International Airport is available. Best of all, you are only 9 miles from Waikiki Beach, a 20-minute drive if you stay away from the morning and afternoon rush hours.
Ohana Honolulu Airport Hotel
3401 North Nimitz Highway
Honolulu, HI 96819
808-836-0661
ohanahotels.com
Tags: Apartment Hotel, Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial, Harbor Arms, Harbor Shores