Christine Hitt
We're in the final months of the year, and hotels in Hawaii are releasing several packages that are perfect for a winter getaway in the Islands. Many of them also offer ways to give back to the island of Maui or have a special focus on regenerative tourism.
Oahu
Prince Waikiki's Black Friday offer with rates up to 50 percent off for stays from Nov. 6, 2023, through Dec. 21, 2024. Prince Preferred Members will have exclusive access to the promotion from Nov. 6-13; the public will be able to redeem the offer Nov. 14 to 30. The hotel also has a large program of activities throughout November and December that includes a holiday pop-up bar, trolley rides, makers market and a mochi pounding demonstration.
Kauai
Hanalei Colony Resort has unveiled a Black Friday deal that will go on sale Nov. 22-30 for travel from Nov. 22, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2024. The deal is 25% off its best available rates on a three-night minimum stay. Guests will also receive free parking and WiFi and complimentary shuttle rides to Hanalei Town and surrounding beaches. Use promo code FRIDAY2023.
Maui
Wailea Beach Resort has created the Return to Maui: Travel with Heart package, which contributes $100 of each stay to the Maui Strong Fund. It also includes a buffet breakfast for two and a $100 resort credit. A portion of the sale of the Maui Bliss cocktail will also go toward the fund.
Similarly, the Montage Kapalua Bay is offering a Return to Aloha package, which includes a $100 resort credit, daily breakfast credit and complimentary view upgrade. A portion of the package proceeds will be donated to Maui Strong Fund and the Maui United Way.
The entrance to the Sippin’ Santa holiday pop-up bar at Prince Waikiki. Photo Credit: Prince Waikiki
The Grand Wailea has four packages for the winter traveler, from Thanksgiving to New Year's. The first is the Thanksgiving Retreat, a four-night package that includes daily breakfast, entrance to the luau, an outrigger tour and lunch at Olivine. Guests staying on Nov. 23 will also enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner. Bookings must be made by Nov. 6 for travel between Nov. 20 to 26.
During Christmas, there are two Grand Wailea packages to choose from, the Island Holiday or Sunshine + Holidays. They both feature suites, pool cabanas and a Christmas Eve dinner or brunch buffet, but the Sunshine + Holidays offer also includes a facial at Mohalu Healing Garden & Beauty Lab and a special pop-up event to benefit the Maui Strong Fund. Bookings must be made by Dec. 7 for travel between Dec. 21 to 27.
Lastly, the Tropical New Year package includes a massage for two, lunch at Olivine, entrance to the luau, a New Year's Eve dinner or brunch buffet and access to the special pop-up event to benefit the Maui Strong Fund. Bookings must be made by Dec. 14 for travel from Dec. 28 to Jan. 3.