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    Pins colada by the water.
    Nathan K.

    Okay, so you're asking why would you go to a water park or lagoon when there's so many awesome beaches in Hawaii and Oahu. Well the simple answer is because we're all looking for something new and different to do once in a while with family and friends. And that exactly why we ended up at Wai Kai. It was a chance to hang out with our kids and friends before they returned to school after the winter break. The obstacle course was a ton of fun, we took advantage of the other water activities too, and we also opted to get a couple cabanas too so we could all hang out. It was perfect for our group of 20. Some of the restaurants were closed the day we went, but the takeout food at The Lookout was delicious. We also enjoyed some cold beverages too. BTW, the Nalo Lounge is a great option for $25/person if you want to store your belonging and take a shower before heading to your ext destination. For local families, take advantage of the kamaaina rates. The family is already excited about going back when the kids are back home this summer.

    Evelyn T.

    We had so much fun here! Ironically we were watching Wipeout on TV in the beginning of our trip and here we had our own Wipeout experience. We did the Aquaventure obstacle course and had a blast! You will fall, slip, and be humbled real fast. You need to wear a life vest and there are lifeguards watching. If the obstacle course is not your thing, there is a simulated surf experience or you can kayak, paddle board, or go on their aqua bike.

    Da Wai Kai sign...
    Fran C.

    I was sent out to this place called - "Wai Kai" for work, and as I headed down to the Ewa Beach area, I originally thought I was going to a Golf Club, because "Wai Kai" sure sounded like one of those fancy schmancy golf clubs! Lol! Little did I know, as I approached the property, I realized I wasn't heading to a golf club, but I was actually going to a surf water park. Lol! It was rather slow the day I arrived, I guess because school is already back in session out here in da 808, so all I saw were a few tourists on the property. Wai Kai has an array of fun packages where you can rental a cabana & enjoy your day at the park. There is a man made Lagoon, perfect for water activities like - stand-up padding, kayaking, or even doing the water obstacle course. If your hungry,I noticed there were a few food vendors on the property, as well as a restaurant. The property looks like a great place to hold parties, as park is pretty spacious & clean. If your into surfing, there is a man-made surf park on the property, but you will probably have to see what the rates are to use the surf pool. Overall a really nice property, and you you love water sports, this is the perfect place to check out.

    Cute date
    Haley N.

    Very fun atmosphere! Great pricing too. We got there at 10 AM and there were plenty of spots still available on the beach. I didn't think it was too crowded either. All of the water activities are very fun and they seem nice and well maintained too. We just did the two inflatable "obstacle courses" and had a blast! Lots of diving platforms, slides, and places to climb around. It was very easy to spend the full three hours in the water. A lot of people complain about the lifejackets that you were required to wear, but I actually was very grateful for it! It made it so I didn't really have to work hard on treading water when I was in the water and I did not get as exhausted as I otherwise would have! We also did the farmers market on Thursday afternoon and it was great! Lots of delicious food truck vendors, plenty of outdoor seating, good prices, plenty of parking too. Overall, a very fun way to spend a day on the island! TIPS & TRICKS: * Be sure to check out all of the fun places to eat!! * We brought waterproof phone cases that we swam with, but there are spots you can reserve a locker. * The big slide is so fun! It took me a while to get the courage to jump, but once I did, it was awesome!!

    There smudges of stuff on the ground and old food on counters, smudged windows....
    L K.

    I'm thinking back on my experience there n am still just wtf so let's just go from start to finish.... 1) Arrival 9am: 4 people sitting there with iPads and papers. Bunch of people arrive and instead of someone just having everyone stand in a line... no it's one worker helping one person, but then stops to help another, forgetting their assisting the first person n it just loops. Everyone waiting learned quickly what needed to be done and just told the workers what they needed to get through. **At no given time does any employee tell us what the packages r what the wristbands r or how just anything even works there** keep this in mind as u read... 2) your finally through! But wait...everything's closed till 12:30. Yes it's not a typo u read that right. 3) you get to ur spot tents up with zero shade. Ask me how... but you'd figure a business would work that out but no. Tied down tents like for parties, some fans around.... No.... 4) getting help: u ask a worker what's the protocol to jump in. Response: idk not my job.... 5) wing it: u go to the a life jacket place, guy looks at u, u look at him, awkward silence. It's like i was just better off going in grabbing a size that would fit and go. But wait! 6) course kiosk: before u jump on they ask u for a party. U say the party u say no, u say well it's under this wristband, they look at it as if it's an alien rock... rolling eyes, bad Attitude... must of got rejected from Hawaiian Air, I mean Alaska.... Idk what's worst.... 7) course: fun, could use a deep clean. Water looks sketch. Lifeguards on their phone behind the floaties. 8) so u pay to go in but everything is Ala cart and timed slots... claps to the chat gpt mba prompt manager. 9) u book a floating cabana... yet randos r just coming up on it as if its not paid for... yet their so strict on party names, wrist bands. 10) food: someone went to Safeway but all the microwaveable and baked pizza wings fries etc. that's what it is. Musubis... just don't.... The food place has about 5-6 workers doing nothing. But look how dirty it is.... 11) the new "store" is a closet of Ross brand rvca surf stuff This place needs new management esp new workers. This place can be amazing, so just get rid of the chat gpt MBA prompter director n someone with real experience n it'll be good

    Emmanuel D.

    Amazing relaxing place with water fun activities for the young and young once. Place is well maintained and with restaurants , good food and hospitable staffs. Had wonderful sunset with my family. Lots of people visit this lovely place. Thank you to my daughter Ivy and her husband Karlo for bringing us again to wonderful places here in Hawaii.

    Surf wave pool and overlook

    We had such a fun time surfing on the wave pool! The drinks are also really good. I wish they have more family friendly tables/seating to watch the surfers but overall really enjoyed it

    Maxine P.

    We have gone to Wai Kai a few times, this was our 2nd time to the Food Truck Thursday evening event. Really enjoyed the location for it. Food trucks set around outside and crafts and market in middle row within the parking lot. The large grassy space was ideal for taking your food with you to sit on provided Mats. We brought chairs. There so many food choices it was hard to decide. We settled two different types of paella split orders from Santi's Paella. Both types were hardy and so Ono, feeding us both with one meal. After filling up on Paella, we found space for a dessert from Hit the Spot Sweets. We built our own with mini slapjacks, bananas, strawberries, whip cream and drizzle of chocolate. By this time we were busting at the seams. The early evening turned to night with beautiful soft colors in the sky and lights from Wai Kai with DJ blaring oldies in the background. Such an ideal way to spend an evening.

    Nyra C.

    As always, Sunday football mornings at The Lookout at Wai Kai is where it's at. Everything here is so much better than going to town. Mahalo Shayla for taking care of our family!

    Tons of parking at the Wai Kai aqua venture.
    Arleen U.

    A fun beach getaway if you don't want to fight the traffic to the North Shore or Waikiki. No issues parking, tons of parking. They have a dedicated parking lot. Lifeguards were attentive and made sure that everyone was following the rules, and the staff were very personable. I loved the obstacle course. We did the 3 hours and it was just perfect. It was like its own workout because if you fall in, you will have to lift yourself out or get help from a buddy. Even if you are coordinated, you will get wet. But it was superduper sunny. Make sure you bring sunscreen and reapply often. They have an adult course and a kids course. The kids course start as early as four and life vests are included, so everyone can enjoy regardless of skill level. The cafe had really good food. We enjoyed the chili and cheese nachos. The local drinks seem kind of expensive, but everything else seemed reasonable given today's prices for a takeout lunch. I didn't get to try the wave pool because it was closed for a private event, but it looked super cool. Would definitely come again! Don't forget to check their website for discounts.

    Erin M.

    What a fun place. We found WaI Kai because there was an ad playing on Hawaiian Airlines as we were landing. Our family had a great time here. The 3 hour pass is plenty of time. If you have older kids, I recommend getting the 2 park pass for the peaks and aqua adventure. It's not just an obstacle course, but lots of slides and things to jump off of. We went on a weekday when it wasn't busy, but I could only imagine what this place is like on a busy day. There is not a lot of shade for people that are just watching. So, get there early for a table or lawn chair. The food is decent and decent prices for kids meals as well. Barrett was our server/bartender and he was so nice and helpful. Overall, we had a great time. Tip: Bring water bottles full of ice and you can refill them with water at the drinking fountain.

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    Lloyd C.

    This was a fun place to walk around and enjoy the Farmers Market. It was good that this side of the island was dry. Because back in Honolulu it was raining. It was fun and relaxing to get food either at the farmers' market and/or at the food trucks. It was also enjoyable to sit on the lawn and people watch. The backdrop was gorgeous. My wife and I enjoyed watching some people surf.

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    Took my grandaughter to the lagoon awesome for kids and adults the service was awesome would definatly do it again.

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    Ask the Community - Wai Kai

    Are we allowed to bring outside food to enjoy outside on the lawn/grassy area after doing the aquaventure activities?

    Aloha! Thank you for your question. We do not allow outside food and beverage on property including our Event Lawn/grassy area. However, on Thursdays, when we have our Farmers Market, we do allow food and beverage purchased from the market on the… 

    What are the prices at kamaaina rate?

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    Am I able to bring outside food? not on the lagoon just on a sitting area where I can watch my boys do the aqua adventure activity?

    Aloha! Thank you for your question. We do not allow outside food and beverage on property. However on Thursdays, when we have our Farmers Market, we do allow food and beverage purchased from the market on the Wave Deck and Boardwalk seating areas.

    Do their phones work? Never can get a person to answer. Kinda skeptical to book something if there's no one to answer the phone. Or are they that busy? Or do I need to drive out to EB to speak with someone. Anyone...

    Lol..they are shorthanded which makes them very busy! If you live on the island, faster to go down in person and enjoy the ride...

    Do you have to book a reservation for the wave pool and restaurant?

    Is Wai Kai dog friendly for well-behaved, leashed dogs outside?

    I've seen people at the outside bar of the restaurant with a dog. So, I would say yes.

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    Review Highlights - Wai Kai

    “I didn't get to try the wave pool because it was closed for a private event, but it looked super cool.”

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    Lanihonua Villas located in Ko Olina Kai - Ko Olina Luxury 2br/2ba Ground Floor Villa F w/Golf Cart

    Lanihonua Villas located in Ko Olina Kai

    (2 reviews)

    This place is awesome for families. We've stayed here 4 times in 5 years for our family vacations…read moreand we just love it. It's incredibly well appointed, clean, nicely furnished, and comfortable. The pool at the unit is really nice and driving the golf cart to the lagoons is so easy and so much fun. The owners really do care about their unit and it shows. Don't hesitate to book this unit, especially if you are a family with kids. It really does have everything you need and more. You won't be disappointed!

    Perfect location, all brand new everything and a Golf Cart! Wow!…read more Wow, what a fabulous 10 nights we spent at this lovely villa in Ko Olina. The beds were incredibly comfortable, the kitchen had everything I could think to want and the lanai was my favorite spot for napping each afternoon. The pool was a 2 minute walk from the unit - my grandsons just loved the pool and I loved the shaded cabanas. The beach was about a 10 minute walk, but we mostly used the golf cart. The unit had all sorts of bicycles, scooters, books and toys and board games so the kids were never ever bored. Safeway, Costco and Target are 1 exit away and it's so nice to be able to park right at the villa and not have to haul everything into an elevator or down a long hallway (especially after a day at the beach). My son in law was thrilled with the "high tech" gadgets - 3 huge TVs, NetFlix, wifi, even a printer. I am already looking forward to another trip this summer!

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei - Breakfast Area

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Oahu Kapolei

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    Location: Great! Nearby to Foodland & Costco for groceries, Coffee Bean is across the street, lots…read moreof restaurants within a 5 min drive. Customer Service: Friendly- front desk was helpful and the staff for the breakfast were observant and efficient also. Love that they have QR codes to tip them individually. Please tip them for their great service! Breakfast options were awesome! Especially the made to order omelet. Cleanliness- Very clean room, spacious bathroom and sink, strong A/C. Free street parking available. Nice pool area and hot tub. I recommend staying here.

    My husband and I are big fans of Embassy Suites, and have visited many different ones. This one in…read moreOahu has been by far the best one. This was our first time in Hawaii, so we figured if our hotel wasn't the best it would be ok, since we were not planning on spending much time in the hotel. It was such an amazing place and we got a great deal on it which made it even more amazing. As soon as you walk in, the front desk welcomed you, and you can tell they upkeep this hotel very well and take pride in their property. They do offer parking on the premises, however they do charge $40.00 a day, which i thought was pretty pricey but didn't have a choice we had rented a car. The girl at the front desk told us the area was safe and there is usually parking outside the hotel for free, we didnt pay for parking our whole stay! Our room was super clean , updated and super spacious! We got a call daily asking if we needed anything, you can get beach towels daily without issues as many as you like. The cook-to-order breakfast was simply AMAZING!! The food was great and the cooks are super nice and welcoming. The pool is a little on the smaller side but we didnt have the need to use it but its really nice. over all i would 100 percent stay here again. It was a wonderful experience and wonderful value! Mahalo!

    Love Hawaii Villas - 2nd floor family/sitting room area (Hale Mauka Estate)

    Love Hawaii Villas

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    After having a crazy summer, I wanted to get away with my kids before they went their own ways…read morelater this year (one to Israel the other to Canada). On a whim I decided to go to Hawaii and surprise them. I searched AirBNB and had a goal of calm setting near the beach. I saw the pics of this villa and booked it the next day, for 7 days. The photos really didn't do the place justice!! Absolutely gorgeous with stunning views of the ocean and the lagoon. The master suite was super luxe with en suite bathroom (soaker tub was used almost every night). Check in was a breeze with the super wonderful Angel and her partner. They checked up on us ever so often. Very nice people (understatement). Checkout services checked my flight info and accommodated us in very courteous way. I really can't say enough about our stay here. I should have stayed another week. Will definitely recommend and use them again. Thank you to the LHV staff, esp Angel and Suzanne!!!!! Mahalo

    Love Hawaii Villas offer the most beautiful luxury vacation rentals on Oahu. The Beach Villas in Ko…read moreOlina are out of this world- quality and amenities are top notch, all for a price you can't beat. I personally enjoy the exclusivity of renting a villa over a room in a traditional hotel. The reason being - some nights you just want to stay in and cook a beautiful meal in a real functional kitchen instead of going out every meal, everyday. I enjoy the space the villas offer and the staff that facilitate and manage these rentals are both professional and warm/welcoming.

    The Outpost at Turtle Bay Resort

    The Outpost at Turtle Bay Resort

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    My wife and I have ridden on all four main islands of Hawaii and our favorite ride is along the…read morecoast that we experience at Turtle Bay. It is such a relaxing ride along the coast as the waves crash along the shore and the breeze off the ocean keeps us cool. The staff has always chosen the perfect temperament horses for us and after our ride, my legs aren't killing me like it had on other rides. This is our go to place to ride when we are on Oahu!

    This place is absolutely horrible. It was a waste of my time and gas to drive all the way out…read morethere. I made a reservation online for 6 people and 6 balls to rent. I wrote in the time that I wanted to start which was 1230 pm. I show up at 1230 exactly and go to check in at the outpost Hut. The 2 guys inside the Hut tell me they didn't see my reservation and they rented out all their balls to a group that just came in..... So...we had to WAIT until the group was finished to get the balls to play.... On top of that, I paid $10 per person to play, and the guy in the hut tells me there's only 6 or 7 holes available since they use the course to pop fireworks off of. New years was about a week ago!! You're telling me, you're too lazy to put back the holes for a whole week?! Cmon man..... Then, I ask for a cart to put all our stuff in and he tells me that they don't rent out carts but that I could get one at the golf hut. So my mom walks all the way over to the golf hut for them to tell her that they don't rent out golf carts for soccer golf......?! So then after all of this, the guy in the outpost hut tells me he will refund me the balls we rented as a way to make up the unfinished course and the time we had to wait for the balls to come back. That was nice of them.....except for the fact that he didn't do it!!! He was straight up lying. Bc i kept checking my account and I didn't see no refund pending from them.... So I waited 2-3 days then I finally call them back checking up on the refund. Explain the whole thing and I'm pretty sure the guy who answered the phone was the same guy who told me he would refund it to me the day of my reservation! So he puts me on hold and tells me that a manager has to be the one to refund me. So why did that guy in the outpost hut tell me he was refunding me if he really wasn't?!?! To top it all off, the course looks like crap. And they don't even have a score card to give you. Good thing I took a picture of their somewhat course layout so I knew where the heck I was going. The course is literally just grass that is so overgrown and bumpy that you cannot even call it foot golf. Save yourself time and don't go here.

    Ali'i Beach Rentals - View of Diamond Head just steps from our Vacation Rentals

    Ali'i Beach Rentals

    (96 reviews)

    Not trustworthy! My husband booked a place for us as we look for longer term housing. A while after…read morebooking and getting confirmation, they sent an email. It's a holiday weekend and they demanded a response the same day. We replied the following morning but were told they already cancelled our reservation. Wouldn't we just book again at their new price that's $1,500 more? Talking to them to try and resolve, it was clear they just wanted more money. There was no urgent issue, they never called, they just decided they could get more money than our reservation. So be warned if you reserve with them... they may leave you hanging. EDIT: The owner left a response citing verification processes. We completed everything asked for on booking and NEVER received any communications on August 28 or 29. I have the message receipts and can gladly share. Our only message was Aug. 30 and we responded within a day, despite the holiday weekend! The property was still available. They just wanted to jack the price over $1k.

    Earlier this year, we decided, on a whim, to have a beach day and called up last minute to rent…read moresome chairs, umbrellas, and a cooler. The staff could not have been kinder or more accommodating. They immediately set us up with everything we needed for a relaxing day by the water and even offered us a discount, which was such a thoughtful touch. They delivered everything right to our resort and later came back to pick it all up, making the experience effortless from beginning to end. The owner was especially wonderful--warm, genuine, and full of great recommendations for local spots to eat and explore. It was such a beautiful reminder of the true aloha spirit we love so much. As someone who grew up on the island of Guam--another beautiful but farther-to-reach Pacific gem--returning to Hawaii always fills my spirit with that same island way of life: generous, easygoing, deeply rooted in community and kindness. I'm so grateful for places and people like this who make you feel right at home, wherever you are in the world.

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