Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei
Full kitchens and breakfast, seven minutes from the slides
About this hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei sits about seven minutes from Wet'n'Wild Hawaii by taxi and pairs free breakfast with full kitchens in every suite, a combination that suits a longer stay or a multigenerational group. The BBQ area gives a family the option to cook dinner together after a shared slides day instead of splitting up to find separate restaurants once everyone's exhausted. The outdoor pool and on-site restaurant round out the property, and pets are welcome, which matters on a stretch of coast where not every hotel accepts a family dog, on a longer visit, for families planning a slides day, once the bags are unpacked, for the whole family.
- Free breakfast
- Full kitchen
- BBQ area
- Pet-friendly
Our take
The full kitchen and BBQ area make this a strong pick for a family traveling with grandparents or staying a week or more near the park. It suits groups who want to cook together rather than eat out constantly; a short one- or two-night visit may not need the kitchen enough to justify choosing it over a simpler nearby option.
- ✓Use the BBQ area for a group dinner the evening of a water-park day when nobody wants to go out.
- ✓Book a two-bedroom suite for a multigenerational trip so naps and quiet time don't compete with everyone else.
- ✓Stock the kitchen early in the stay; the seven-minute drive to Kapolei's shops is quick but adds up daily.
Why we love it
- Full kitchens in every suite
- BBQ area for group dinners
- Free breakfast included
- Pet-friendly rooms
Why guests love itWe had grandparents along for this trip, and the full kitchen meant we could put together a real dinner after a long day at Wet'n'Wild Hawaii instead of dragging everyone back out to a restaurant. The seven-minute taxi ride to the park was easy enough to do daily, and the BBQ area turned into our favorite spot most evenings once the kids had finally worn themselves out.