Lei-A-Bear Preferred Hotels

The Aloha Bears understand you have many choices when booking hotels. However, below are three preferred hotels that have supported our LGBTQ+ community here in Waikiki. Please consider them when making your hotel bookings for Lei-a-Bear or anytime visiting O’ahu. Mahalo!!!!

Romer Waikiki at The Ambassador, a Honolulu Neighborhood Hotel, is just steps from Waikiki’s top dining, shopping, entertainment, and the world-famous beach. This resort hotel is perfectly positioned for anyone ready to explore, discover, and indulge in the heart of Honolulu. They offer a guest stay as extraordinary as the setting itself.

When booking your reservations, be sure to ask about any additional charges, extra beds, as well as their cancellation policy. Complimentary room upgrades at check-in (based upon availability)

The resort fee is $45 per guest room and includes:

• Wi-Fi in-room and throughout hotel

• Daily happy hour at the pool deck

• Free daily entry to Fit Waikiki at ‘Alohilani Resort 

• Onsite fitness center (Peloton bikes, treadmills, weights, etc.)

• Cruiser bicycles for adults and children (bike lock, helmet, and basket provided)

• Beach Candy Waikiki complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, speaker, body boards

• Beach towels at the front desk 

• Neighborhood perks program (discounts to local eateries, tours, wellness etc.)

• 10% off Izakaya 855-Aloha restaurant at Romer House Waikiki

• Mini refrigerator, electric kettle, coffee, tea, and bottled water in-room

• 2 filtered water stations on ground floor 

• Pilates by the pool every Friday 

• 24/7 concierge via the Aloha Line 

Optional valet parking is available* for $51 daily per vehicle 
*Parking lot onsite with unlimited in-and-out privileges (self-parking not permitted)

The Holiday Inn Express Waikiki, an IHG hotel, is conveniently located in Waikiki and is walking distance to Bacchus, In Between, and Tapa’s.

Be sure to inquire about any additional charges, request bedding, and the cancellation policy before making your reservation.

Some additional amenities include:

• Daily amenity fee is $33 plus tax, per room, per night.

• Baggage handling fee $13 plus tax per person (one time charge)

• Complimentary DAILY Breakfast Buffet served in the Great Room (Lobby Level ) daily from 6:30am to 9:30am.

• Complimentary Wi-Fi Access

• Recreational 5th Floor Skydeck, with family-friendly games

• Swimming Pool & Jet Spa, Fitness Center and Kids Game Room

• Poolside Private Cabanas and Snack Cart

• Activity Desk and Concierge Desk by Blue Hawaiian: Activity and Concierge Information

• Discounted shuttle transportation by Speedi Shuttle: Shuttle Information at Holiday Inn Express

If you are interested in booking a new reservation, room category upgrades, or extending your room nights, please don't hesitate to contact the Holiday Inn Express Waikiki reservation team at reservations@hiexwaikiki.com or 808-748-7103/808-748-7104. The team will be happy to assist you with any questions.

The Queen Kapiolani Hotel is located at the end of Waikiki with unobstructed views of Diamond Head and steps away from Waikiki Beach, Kapiolani Park and renowned Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand.

Click the links below to view just two of their room options. Be sure to inquire about any additional dates, charges, bedding requests, and the cancellation policy before making your reservation.

City View 1 King
City View 2 Queen

• 24 Hour Fitness Center

• Third Floor Terrace includes DECK Bar & Grille and Outdoor Pool

• Complimentary on site activities ( yoga, fresh flower lei making, run club)

• Welcome Hawaiian juice upon arrival

• Beach Chairs / Beach Towels / Exercise Kits available for guest use

If you are interested in room category upgrades or extended room nights stays, please contact Queen Kapiolani Assistant Director of Sales, Julie Ogata, jogata@queenkapiolani.com and she and her team will be happy to assist you with any questions. Mahalo!