Booking question - Lagoon Tower

[brp]

despite the cost of renting and parking a car at HHV, it is very useful to get the most out of Oahu. You can take the bus and actually it helps with parking hassles, and you can uber. But we rent a car. Getting away to aome of the lesser known beaches makes a big difference.

It's not that bad for parking with the Hale Koa garage, all things considered.

A car is mandatory in Waikoloa (Big Island) as well, but parking is free (except for Ocean Tower),

Cheers.

 

[Mowogo]

The big island is quieter, but you are also going to have to drive everywhere as the resorts are in a giant resort zone 30 minutes from Kona. Yes Oahu has crowds, but the Hilton Hawaiian Village handles them relatively well as long as you avoid the check-in desk area for the hotel. On Oahu it is very easy to go a couple of days without driving, especially if you are comfortable using the bus to get around Waikiki. I normally don't rent a car because of the hassle on top of all the costs, but a one or two day rental to hit the further out sites is definitely useful. There is charm to Oahu, and even when visiting other islands I will go for a few days because there are so many more options from HNL in the case of travel disruptions. Plus gives me a chance to visit Don Quijote.

 

[alwysonvac]

Edit to add: Looking at this screenshot below, it looks like folks are already walking reservations (the gap after the check-in date). So I'd have to go back a few days to secure that room - but then the question comes: if I end up going back a few days to secure the ideal room, would I be able to walk that forward as it looks like folks already have reservations right up against that booking window. As I said, we are fairly flexible on dates so if it ended up being a little skewed in the week (Thursday to Thursday for example) then that would be okay with us.

I don't think anyone addressed your question.
Once you hit a gap you won't be able to continue your walk.

Based on your screen capture, it looks like several folks are walking and releasing as they go. Mostly likely these folks are walking early in hopes of booking a stay during the Christmas holiday season.

 

[AndyT3]

Thanks for the clarification!

We've had the conversation and I think we're all on the same page about spending the majority of our time on the Big Island. Hopefully this will open up our choices and availability.

 

[brp]

Thanks for the clarification!

We've had the conversation and I think we're all on the same page about spending the majority of our time on the Big Island. Hopefully this will open up our choices and availability.

IT will. And it will bring up other questions of where to stay as the resorts have differences.

Cheers.

 

[SmithOp]

The big island is quieter, but you are also going to have to drive everywhere as the resorts are in a giant resort zone 30 minutes from Kona. Yes Oahu has crowds, but the Hilton Hawaiian Village handles them relatively well as long as you avoid the check-in desk area for the hotel. On Oahu it is very easy to go a couple of days without driving, especially if you are comfortable using the bus to get around Waikiki. I normally don't rent a car because of the hassle on top of all the costs, but a one or two day rental to hit the further out sites is definitely useful. There is charm to Oahu, and even when visiting other islands I will go for a few days because there are so many more options from HNL in the case of travel disruptions. Plus gives me a chance to visit Don Quijote.

The OF view from Lagoon can't be beat.

I disagree about handling the crowds though, try to get a lounge chair at either the Lagoon pool or the Hotel pool during busy hours. Try to get on the elevators on Saturday check in or out time at Lagoon.

Last visit to Oahu we stayed at Hokulani and really enjoyed it. Parking is cheaper if you have a car, or Hertz is a few blocks down the street and the after hours drop off is right across the street from Hokulani.

We found Don Quixote also, fun store to visit!

 

[pfpower]

I'm walking a Lagoon reservation right now, I started it two weeks before my desired check in. I can see several people doing the same thing.

I like to start it with a Thur-Fri-Sat 3 day club reservation at Lagoon since the home weeks are Saturday check in. If I can get that first Saturday the rest of the week will fall in line.

Hi, when you walk the reservation, can you edit the check in date to push it forward? is there a fee to do this? thanks!

 

[pfpower]

My comments are partly based on pre-COVID history, but mainly because of my experiences booking summer at Lagoon in 2023. I started walking a little over three weeks out and had to keep dancing around different 2BRs as my walks failed...once mid-week (to my great annoyance) in 'our' OF 2BR.

what do you mean, walks failed?

 

[GT75]

Hi, when you walk the reservation, can you edit the check in date to push it forward? is there a fee to do this?

Yes, as long as you have a changeable reservation and > 61 days from the check-in date. There isn’t a fee.

 

[SmithOp]

Hi, when you walk the reservation, can you edit the check in date to push it forward? is there a fee to do this? thanks!

No fee. You can change any date, start or finish. By definition changing the start date is "walking" the reservation. Once you get to the desired start, you can walk the end date out to your desired length of stay.

 

[WaikikiFirst]

walk this forward every day for the next 5 months?

Whoooaaa. I'd pitch a tent on the beach first.

 

[WaikikiFirst]

spending a good chunk of time relaxing at the beach.

You had better research the beaches on the BI. Waikoloa does not have one. The closest is not a bad drive away but parking and size of beach may not be what you're expecting. You do need a car on BI.
Waikiki Beach = beaches (its in the name!) & yes there are pools too, but if you're a "beach person", do you really want to sit at a crowded pool ... maybe with noisy kids
Waikoloa = pools or get in the car day after day
If I were getting into a car to drive to the beach, I'd rather drive to Waimanalo on Oahu. It is further but it is far more "nature" than the beaches you are likely to drive to on BI, unless you drive a long way.
If you want to drive a lot and want a volcano and better snorkeling, BI may be it. If you really have "beach" in your head, Oahu & Maui both beat Waikoloa.

 

[Monkeyboy]

You had better research the beaches on the BI. Waikoloa does not have one. The closest is not a bad drive away but parking and size of beach may not be what you're expecting. You do need a car on BI.
Waikiki Beach = beaches (its in the name!) & yes there are pools too, but if you're a "beach person", do you really want to sit at a crowded pool ... maybe with noisy kids
Waikoloa = pools or get in the car day after day
If I were getting into a car to drive to the beach, I'd rather drive to Waimanalo on Oahu. It is further but it is far more "nature" than the beaches you are likely to drive to on BI, unless you drive a long way.
If you want to drive a lot and want a volcano and better snorkeling, BI may be it. If you really have "beach" in your head, Oahu & Maui both beat Waikoloa.

We have walked down the trail next to the end of the Hilton parking lot to A-Bay several times. (not the kings trail). Trail is a little rocky about a 10-15 minute walk. A-Bay is right behind the Marriott I assume there is a better access point at the Marriott.

 

[ljmiii]

what do you mean, walks failed?

"Walking" is the practice of making a reservation on an earlier date than the one you actually want and then moving it forward day by day. 'Failing' means just that...the next day is unavailable to be booked.

Which at Lagoon (since Home Week reservations can only be Sat-Sat) should only be possible when adding a Saturday night stay. But for whatever reason, I and others have experienced mid-week failures as well.

 

[WaikikiFirst]

We have walked down the trail next to the end of the Hilton parking lot to A-Bay several times. (not the kings trail). Trail is a little rocky about a 10-15 minute walk. A-Bay is right behind the Marriott I assume there is a better access point at the Marriott.

Huh? Interesting. I'll have to research that. I'd do that, even if just for a change of pace & a hike. Thanks.
Take note, OP

 

[brp]

Huh? Interesting. I'll have to research that. I'd do that, even if just for a change of pace & a hike. Thanks.
Take note, OP

We have done this as well. The Lava Lava Beach Club is nearby for afternoon snacks.

Cheers.

 

[SmithOp]

Huh? Interesting. I'll have to research that. I'd do that, even if just for a change of pace & a hike. Thanks.
Take note, OP

No, Waikoloa is horrible for beaches, stay away, tell your friends. The last thing we want is to turn it into Waikiki.