Η δυτική πλευρά Oahu = Leeward side. Χωρίζεται από κέντρο από Waianae mountain range. Στεγνότερη/θερμότερη, φυτία αραιότερη. Κύματα ψηλότερα από Waikiki (αλλά όχι North Shore) → surfers. Λίγα ξενοδοχεία αλλά αξίζουν επίσκεψη.
Το πιο luxurious Oahu property (Ihilani). Jellyfish-shaped white sand lagoon. 351 rooms + 36 suites, private lanais. Top furnishings, marble baths, flat-screen cable TV, high-speed Internet (fee), 2-line phone/voicemail. 24/7 room service, valet, concierge. Keiki Program (5-12), Marine Life Program. 2 pools: free-form Ihilani pool, lap pool at Ihilani Spa. Golf: Ko Olina Golf Course (par 72, 18-hole, driving range, putting green). Groups έως 3,000 (Pavilion Lawn), weddings/events (Ocean Ballroom). Restaurants: Naupaka Terrace (island), Ushio-Tei (Japanese, dinner), Azul (steak/seafood, formal), Poolside Grill (casual). Hokulea Lounge (cocktails/pupus). 20 μίλια δυτικά Honolulu Airport.
Timeshare με 1-2 bedroom condos για short-term stays + buy-in. Makaha, rugged Waianae coast → laid-back vs Waikiki. Makaha Golf Resort (18-hole, <4 μίλια ανατολικά). Condos: full kitchens, washer/dryer, beach/ocean views από furnished lanais. Amenities: free-form pool, hot tub, rec room, tennis courts, BBQ grills. No restaurants on property. Κοντά: Kui's Poke (Hawaiian), Makaha Chop Suey (Chinese) <1 μίλιο. Groceries Makaha/Waianae (5 μίλια νότια). 27 μίλια δυτικά Honolulu Airport.
Laid-back vacation + 18-hole golf course στα πόδια δωματίου. Par 72, 7,077 yards. Clubhouse, pro shop, putting greens, driving range, group/private lessons. 173 rooms/suites. Standard: mountain/garden views. Deluxe: golf course views. Higher floors: ocean views. 1-bedroom suites: 2 baths, 3 με full kitchens. Amenities: outdoor pool, tennis, concierge, wireless Internet property-wide. Dining: Kaiona Restaurant (breakfast/lunch/dinner), Nalu Grill restaurant/bar. Pumana Lounge (cocktails/appetizers, sunset views). 31 μίλια δυτικά Honolulu Airport.
