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All about the Extras
Airport Arrival
At the friendly Honolulu Airport you’ll find yourself a mere 20-minute drive to the Hilton Hawaiian Village and you’ll have a number of rides to choose from.
The Hilton Hawaiian Village does not offer a private shuttle to whisk you to their beautiful slice of Waikiki, but it’s no matter. So many efficient ways for making it to the Village exist. If you don’t want to ride the bus (highly recommended, by the way) grab a Honolulu Airport Shuttle.
The Art of Smart Timing
It’s a good rule of thumb to assume that the Hilton Hawaiian Village is busy when kids are out of school or the snowbirds are flocking to Hawaii from December through mid-April. My all-time favorite time to visit? Mid-September (kids back in school) until the second week of November (Thanksgiving crowd hasn’t yet arrived). Anything from mid-April to mid-May (before Memorial Day) is also a great time to give the crowds the slip.
Summer scores as the most sun-drenched season of the year at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Spring and fall are mild and simply beautiful, and, of course, in the winter months you’ll find miles of warm sunshine on Waikiki Beach. (This is Oahu!)
At the Village temperatures range from 70 to 85 degrees, depending on the season. Even if it does rain a bit in the winter, it might add up to a few sprinkles on and off throughout the day (and you were going to get wet at the pool or beach anyway). But it will always be a warm sprinkle then it’s back to its usual boastful gorgeousness.
For Mom and Dad
Art Collection
Granted the kids might not give the incredible art collection at the Village more then a passing glance with the Super Pool so close at hand but the parents will love the beautiful displays. The collection of exquisite oil paintings and massive sculptures was awarded the 2004 Kahili Award from the Hawaii Tourism Authority for preservation of Hawaiian culture.
Over 200 pieces of art inspired by the ancient Hawaiian culture are on display. Take a leisurely, new self-guided art tour that includes pieces by some of Hawaii’s most renowned artists and sculptors.
Mandara Spa & Salon
The Hilton Hawaiian Village boasts a gem of a spa and salon nestled mid level in the Kalia Tower with 25 treatment rooms offering a plethora of chocolate-y, twosome-y, even teenage-y treatments. Selecting which treatment will be your only stressful moment!
My go-to treatment always involves the hot stones (ask for the Mandara Hot Stone Therapy), but here I suggest you try the Mandara's signature Four Hand Massage. Holy-schmoley, Batwoman: four hands kneading in synchronicity your tensions away in sublime silence (a holy word to a mama's ears). Not up for something so different? You’re always safe with the traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage or the Chocolate Macadamia Nut Hawaiian Body Scrub.
The Mandara also offers a variety of sensual scrubs, wraps and pampering "extras" you can add to your main treatment like a Vichy shower (multi-head shower descends from above your treatment bed; super wonderful) or a conditioning foot treatment among others. I love that the Mandara also offers spa services "to go" with in-room or ocean view cabana treatments located throughout the Village.
Also, check out the gleaming fitness center, full service beauty salon, pool deck with whirlpool (blissfully kid-free) and a wonderful gift boutique.
If you prefer to only use the amenities and skip a service, a $24/daily use fee will grant you entrance into the spa kingdom. Enjoy!
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