Hokule'a Bar at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa

 

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Grace C.

Oakland, CA

5/27/2007

QT, her two cousins, Myrna & Julie, and I were eager to start our 7 night vacation with a trip to the nearest bar (we were staying in Kapolei)...so, off we headed to the Ihilani Resort. (Note: the man-made lagoons are so postcard perfect, it's eerie. There is even short grass for those who decline to lay on sand!) Looking for action, we put on our skirts/dresses and high heels...the hotel was deserted on a Tuesday night (oddly, there was a placard in the foyer announcing the arrival of the next convention..get this "How to be a Rich Daddy"...I kid you not!) Located on the lobby level adjacent to Reflections Boutique and Gallery (if you drop by during the day, you can get free champagne, strawberries and cheese, crackers...). Oh and there are two large stingrays swimming in the lagoon behind the hotel. Gorgeous. Ok, back to the bar...(do not bother with the poolside bar)...first of all, it's 'open air'...and at 8pm, you can see the midnight sky, lagoon, pools, palm trees from comfy chairs. We got a table. Our server was terrific...she was incredibly attentive and friendly. We had a round of wine/drinks and the BEST pizza I have ever eaten in Hawaii. Food is reasonably priced for a hotel. There is live music on Fri/Sat nights. I enjoyed going there on a Tues night. We basically used that time (3 hours) to unwind from traveling, the day's events and as a forum to get to know each other (QT and her cousins hadn't really hung out in 15 years, so this was a reunion for them; I had met her cousins once two years ago at a dinner. )....

Cocktails Nightly 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Get the pizza!

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