Looking for good kama'aina discounts in Hawaii? You're in the right place! See below for discounts from restaurants, hotels, spas, shopping and more! These discounts are for kama'aina (local residents of Hawaii). You'll need to show your Hawaii ID card to receive the discount at most places.
What Is kama'aina?
Are you a resident of Hawaii? If yes, then you're kama'aina ^_^
Note: Being kama'aina is different from being Hawaiian. To be kama'aina, all you have to do is be a Hawaii resident. But you must have Hawaiian ancestry to be Hawaiian.
I am born and raised in Hawaii. I am kama'aina, but I am not Hawaiian (because I don't have Hawaiian ancestry).
Kama'aina Versus Local
What's the difference between being kama'aina and being local? Not much, we use the two words interchangeably.
In terms of discounts, saying "kama'aina discount" is the same as saying "local discount."
Perks
There are perks to being kama'aina / local and one of that is discounts! Many restaurants, hotels, museums, services, etc offer kama'aina discounts.
Hawaii's economy is tourist driven, so these kama'aina discounts are sort of a way businesses to say thanks for local support.
Important To Know
You must have a local ID card to get these discounts.
Please call the restaurant/hotel/spa to confirm the kama'aina deals before going. I try to keep this list as current as possible but deals or rates can often change. It is good to double check.
Looking for other discounts?
- The food and dining insert in the Honolulu Star Advertiser (our local newspaper) offers many coupons to local restaurants. The insert is available on Wednesday and Sunday.
- Next time you're in Waikiki, look for a little booklet called Oahu's Best Coupons. They're available in those newsstands along Kalakaua Avenue and Kuhio Avenue. It's free and they have a ton of good dining coupons in there. And it's not just limited to restaurants in Waikiki, they also have coupons for many places in Ala Moana Center like Musubi Cafe Iyasume.
Enjoy the below list! If you know of any other kama'aina / local discounts, please leave a comment and I'll update the post. Hopefully this is a good resource for everyone ^_^
Dining
Many hotels and restaurants located in Waikiki offer kama'aina discount. If they don't advertise it anywhere, it doesn't hurt to ask.
The Kahala Hotel
What: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverage at restaurants operated by the hotel.
Notes and Tips: This doesn't apply to Arancino (which is at The Kahala but not operated by The Kahala).
STIX Asia
What: Nearly all the restaurant in this food hall offer local discount (about 15%).
Notes and Tips: Make sure to bring your ID card and ask about the discount and any local promotions they might be doing.
Tsuru Ton Tan
What: Weekday lunch specials for $11.95. Includes a full size udon (kake, hiyashi, curry, or cream) plus a weekly changing rice bowl. Recent bowls included salmon poke bowl and chicken karaage bowl.
Veranda at the Beachhouse (at The Moana Surfrider)
What: 15% off dining (including afternoon tea).
Notes and Tips: Here's a recap of Afternoon Tea at Moana Surfrider.
Hotels
Many Hawaii hotels offer kama'aina discount (they sometimes refer to it as the kama'aina rate). Call to ask for details because the discount amount and room rates fluctuate.
Alohilani Resort Hotel Waikiki
What: Up to 25% off room rates, waived resort fee, and free self-parking.
Notes and Tips: Details here.
Halekulani Hotel
What: Special room rates, breakfast included, free admission to venues (like the Honolulu museum), and free self-parking.
Notes and Tips: Details here.
Hilton Hawaiian Village
What: Special room rates, 50% off self-parking, $25 resort charge.
Notes and Tips: Details here.
The Kahala Hotel
What: Up to 40% off room rates and free parking on select dates.
Notes and Tips: Here's more info. Here's a recap of our recent staycation.
Kaimana Beach Hotel
What: 25% off room rates and 50% off valet parking.
Nots and Tips: Details here. Here's our Kaimana Beach Hotel staycation recap.
The Ritz-Carlton, Waikiki Beach
What: Special kama'aina deals.
Notes and Tips: Call for details and to book.
Turtle Bay
What: 25% off certain types of rooms.
Notes and Tips: Details here.
Twin Fin Hotel
What: Special rates, 50% off resort fee and parking fee.
Notes and Tips: Details here. Here's our Twin Fin staycation recap.
Queen Kapiolani Hotel
What: 43% off room rates, 50% off resort fee and parking fee.
Notes and Tips: Details here. Here's our Queen Kapiolani staycation recap.
Shopping
Ala Moana Center
What: Many stores at Ala Moana Center offer a discount. Check here for a full list of stores and details.
Spa
Abhasa Spa at The Royal Hawaiian
What: 15% off spa treatments.
Notes and Tips: Call to book.
The Kahala Spa
What: 15% off spa treatments.
Notes and Tips: Here's a full recap of our recent visit to The Kahala Spa.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Waikiki Beach
What: 15% off spa treatments.
Notes and Tips: Call to book.
Golf
Turtle Bay Resort
What: Kama'aina golf rates start at $75.
Notes and Tips: Details here.
Parking
Royal Hawaiian Center
What: Spend $10 and get 3 hours free parking.
Notes and Tips: Make sure to save your receipt and bring it to the Helumoa Hale Guest Services desk. Show them your Hawaii ID card and the receipt and they'll validate your parking there.
Mahalo for Reading!