The Best Cheap Hotels in Hawaii

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Hawaii

Kauai Coastline, Hawaii Kauai Coastline, Hawaii

Hawaii is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Hawaii have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Hawaii, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Hawaii. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Hawaii offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Hawaii based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Hawaii. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Hawaii that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Hawaii.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Coconut Waikiki Hotel

Honolulu, Hawaii
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $166 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Hawaii
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Located at 450 Lewers Street, Coconut Waikiki Hotel has great rooms from $166 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, breakfast, mountain views, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 93.2 miles from the city center, budget travelers will especially love laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and laundry facilities at this affordable hotel. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Molokai

Kaunakakai, Hawaii
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $208 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Hawaii
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Hotel Molokai which has nice rooms starting at $208. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at P.O Box 1020 Kamehamaha V Highway. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 39.5 miles from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

Hilo, Hawaii
Inn with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Hawaii
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

We found The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $92. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and city views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 Kulaniapia Drive. You'll also find cooking classes, a game room, family rooms, a tour desk, and a microwave which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 113.4 miles from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Royal Hawaiian A Luxury Collection Resort Waikiki

Honolulu, Hawaii
5-star Resort with prices starting at $446 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $446, The Royal Hawaiian A Luxury Collection Resort Waikiki, at 2259 Kalakaua Avenue provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers parking, hiking, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub. It's located just 93.1 miles from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Family-Friendly


Koa Kea Hotel & Resort

Poipu, Hawaii
5-star Resort with prices starting at $524 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Koa Kea Hotel & Resort has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $524 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2251 Poipu Road. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and laundry services, which is nice for visitors. Just 205.6 miles from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hanalei Bay Resort

Princeville, Hawaii
3-star Resort with prices starting at $392 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Hanalei Bay Resort is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a fitness center, scuba diving, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $392, and it's located at 5380 Honoiki Road. We also love the parking, outdoor tennis, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf which are great for travelers. And since it's just 217.6 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Paia Inn

Paia, Hawaii
Guest House with prices starting at $497 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Paia Inn because it has great rooms that start at $497. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 93 Hana Highway. Only 13.8 miles from the city center, budget travelers will especially love parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services at this affordable hotel. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Best Western Pioneer Inn

Lahaina, Hawaii
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $329 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Hawaii
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Best Western Pioneer Inn offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $329 (before taxes). It's located at 658 Wharf Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, air-conditioning, a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, and a refrigerator which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 14.2 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Volcano Mist Cottage

Volcano, Hawaii
Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $600 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Hawaii
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 11-3932 Ninth Street, Volcano Mist Cottage has great rooms from $600 (before taxes). It offers room service, breakfast, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and golf. It has a terrific 9.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 123.6 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Mauna Lani Point

Waikoloa, Hawaii
4-star Resort with prices starting at $654 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Hawaii
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Mauna Lani Point which has nice rooms starting at $654. Offering an outdoor pool, a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 68-1050 Mauna Lani Point Dr.. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub. It's located just 69.3 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


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Is it expensive to spend the night in Hawaii?

Hawaii Average Budget Hotel Price
$670

Travelers to Hawaii will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 13 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $670. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hawaii.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $485
  • 4-star hotels: $1210
  • 3-star hotels: $281


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