Fodor's Expert Review Paradise Bay Resort
47-039 Lihikai Dr., Kaneohe, Hawaii, 96744, USA
Right on picturesque Kaneohe Bay amid the junglelike fauna of the windward side, this resort offers apartment-style units ranging from cozy studios to spacious two-bedroom suites with breathtaking views of the majestic Koolau Mountains; there's also one stand-alone cottage in a remote area not generally frequented by tourists. All accommodations have either a full kitchen or kitchenette; suites have a private lanai. Units do not have their own washer/dryers, but there is guest laundry on-site. For an additional fee, you can participate in various dinners with entertainment, or you can take a guided tour of Kaneohe Bay on Wednesday afternoon to snorkel with endangered Hawaiian sea turtles and manta rays—on Saturday morning, take a chartered boat to the sandbar. Wi-Fi, use of the pool, and beach gear are included in the hefty resort fee; pets can stay for an additional nightly fee.
PROS
- local, authentic experience
- beautiful views over the bay
- en suite kitchens or kitchenettes
CONS
- remote location not near most other attractions
- neighborhood is a bit run-down
- rental car a necessity (but parking included in $35 nightly resort fee)
