What’s New at Hilton in Hawaii

WHY IT RATES: Hilton Hawaii's Stay & Play package gives travelers access to a spectrum of resorts across the Hawaiian islands for prices that start at just $199.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer.

This summer, Hilton properties across the Hawaiian Islands showcase the latest packages, property updates, and food & beverage experiences. In addition, Hilton hotels and resorts spanning the entire region are offering Stay & Play – a limited package that gets guests out and about experiencing the natural beauty of Hawaii.

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Stay & Play

Hilton Hawaii’s Stay & Play begins with rooms starting at $199 per night, and travelers can select from a spectrum of Hilton resorts and hotels across the Hawaiian Islands, including the flagship Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Waikiki, the award-winning Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort on Maui, the modern Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, and many more.

Stay & Play guests receive free breakfast for the duration of their stay at a select on-property dining outlet, then travelers can embark on an adventure using exclusive discounts on top local activities.

Guests can see famous movie sites at Kualoa Private Nature Reserve, wander the wilds of Hawaii with Hawaii Jeep & Specialty Tours, embark on a snorkeling excursion or sunset sail with Trilogy, and much more.

The package is available to book now through December 22, 2018 and is valid for stays June 1-December 22, 2018. The Stay & Play package is subject to availability at participating hotels in Hawaii within the Hilton portfolio. Offer requires a three-night minimum length of stay. For more information and to book the Stay & Play package, visit www.travel.hilton.com/en_us/offers/Stay-and-Play-Hawaii.

What’s New at Hilton Hawaii

A visit to Oahu is not complete without experiencing the island’s numerous hiking trails, and guests of the DoubleTree by Hilton Alana – Waikiki Beach can do just that. With Hiking Hawaii Café located in the hotel’s lower lobby, adventurers can experience unforgettable moments like whale watching atop the Makapuu Light House trail overlooking the Pacific Ocean, or embarking on a waterfall hike through tropical forests along the Manoa Falls Trail.

Hiking Hawaii Café also offers an energizing selection of casual dishes and was recently recognized with the LUX Restaurant & Bar Best Vegetarian-Friendly Café Award.

Chef Dayne Tanabe’s updated menu takes fresh, seasonal ingredients of Hawaii and the Pacific in unexpected and exciting directions at Hilton Waikoloa Village’s Kamuela Provision Company. Roasted pineapple chipotle BBQ glazed beef short ribs highlight sweet caramelized pineapple flavors paired with the spice of chipotle and a savory 8 oz. short rib that is braised for three hours.

An elevated and lighter take on the classic Hawaiian dish, the deconstructed Mahi lau lau is served on fresh, grilled mahi-mahi with Molokai sweet potato gnocchi, Lomi Hamakua tomato medley, and taro leaf puree.

Located on the Kohala Coast of the Island of Hawaii, Kamuela Provision Company provides a taste of Hawaii’s farms, ranches and fisheries and seats diners in a spectacular oceanfront setting.

Boasting expansive views of reef-lined Hilo Bay on the Island of Hawaii, Hula Hula’s at Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Double Tree by Hilton boasts a variety of dining spaces for every occasion and a creative-casual menu that highlights local ingredients. The hotel recently took over management of the restaurant, and guests can look forward to a refreshed menu in the near future that continues to highlight local catch, produce and ranching.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort repositioned one of their signature bars as Hau Tree Cantina. The updated menu creates a unique beachside dining experience featuring a variety of craft margaritas and mojitos alongside fresh Mexican fare with a Hawaii twist.

Lunch options include fresh catch tacos, enchilada salsa verde, and a cantina salad with fresh local greens, while dinner showcases savory dishes like pan-seared fresh catch with salsa Playera de Lujo, carne asada, and chipotle mojo sautéed jumbo shrimp.

Embassy Suites by Hilton - Waikiki Beach Walk is now offering Premium Suites, a newly-created category of accommodations featuring exceptional ocean views and enhanced amenities. Perfect for families, romantic escapes or group getaways with friends, the Premium Suites are located in the resort’s prime corner units that offer a lanai (balcony) with ocean views and include an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages, local snacks and K-cup coffee selections that are replenished daily.

The resort’s Premium Suites feature spacious accommodations designed and furnished to encapsulate Hawaii’s unique sense of place and inspired by the Native Hawaiian art of kapa, a finely handcrafted traditional Hawaiian fabric stamped with intricate geometric prints.

Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio brings its outstanding guest service experience and spaces directly to travelers with its Virtual Reality Tour (VRT). It is the first hotel in Hawaii to offer a stand-alone virtual reality experience as a mobile application and gives guests the advantage of viewing an accurate impression of arrival experience in the lobby, guestrooms, restaurants, bars, lounges, rooftop pool, gardens and unique events spaces. It also offers advanced options for booking a reservation. By clicking on “hot spots” travelers can view a video that lets them envision various experiences.

SOURCE: Hilton press release