If you’re planning a Hawaiian vacation your kids will remember for years to come, you’ll need the perfect resort where you can create those lasting memories. Consider these four family-friendly hotels on Oahu.
Aulani
When it comes to making family vacations just that much more special, no one injects the magic quite like Disney. Aulani is a Disney resort chock full of all the Mickey magic you’d expect, including costumed characters, an onsite water park with a lazy river, local crafts and even a kids’ club for guests between the ages of 3 and 12.The Laniwai Spa even offers family-friendly treatments like massages, haircuts and mani/pedis.
Sheraton Waikiki
You and the kids will be just steps from the beach at Sheraton Waikiki, but you may not find yourself wandering off-property much, thanks to the resort’s family-friendly Helumoa pool and waterslides. The entire family can also enjoy making Hawaiian crafts or see the island’s marine life through resort-arranged cruises. When Mom and Dad need a break, Poppins Day Care offers activities and local excursions to keep the kids entertained.
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Whether you want to make a splash in the water or meet Hawaii’s local wildlife, you’ll find it all at Hilton Hawaiian Village. The 22-acre resort is home to five pools, Waikiki’s longest waterslide and a myriad of critters ranging from penguins to turtles. Daily activities include ukulele lessons and lei making, and the year-round Camp Penguin Kids’ Club offers educational fun every day of the week.
The Kahala Hotel and Resort
The kids will have plenty to do at the Kahala’s Keiki Club, offered for children ages 5 through 12. Snorkeling, bamboo pole fishing, hula dancing, tide pool exploration and shell collecting are just a few of the activities included at this kids’ camp. One of the resort’s most unforgettable adventures, though, is Dolphin Quest, an intimate encounter with the resort’s bottlenose dolphins.
(Main image: Anthony Quintano)
