 Cheap places to stay on the BIG Island- also might camp??
The Castle Ocean Resort Hotel Waikiki is only 11 miles from the airport. It's rated 3 stars and it's about $64. Other's are OHANA Maile Sky Court, and Park Shore Waikiki which are between $80 to $90. Unlike the other islands, you can find a few very nice, clean, quiet, safe and scenic places to camp on Oahu. The Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Gardens in Kaneohe is one of them. Ho 'omaluhia Botanical Gardens lives up to its name, which translated to English means, “to make a place of peace and tranquility.” This is a very peaceful environment.You can camp here free of charge from 9 a.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Sunday, except for Christmas and New Year’s Day. There is no camping on the other days of the week, but this is a nice place to stay for the weekend. While it doesn’t have 24-hour security, everyone I spoke with said it is very quiet.Ho ‘omaluhia Botancial Gardens is located near several wonderful sightseeing, water play and other destinations including the Byoda Temple tucked away in the Valley of the Temples and featuring a larger than life Buddha statue, meditation garden and pond with 10,000 koi; Kaneohe Bay with its white sandbars appearing as tiny islands in azure waters at low tide; the cities of Kaneohe and Kailua with several shopping and dining opportunities; the country and very Hawaiian town of Waimanalo where horses still roam free and the beach is one of the best on the island; and Kailua Bay, the quintessential water playground of the Windward side that offers a long stretch of white sand and protected waters popular with beginning boogie boards, kayak paddlers and windsurfers.The catch to this free and peaceful campground in a garden? It's in a rainforest. So remember to bring a waterproof tent and gear. It will still be warm though, so something light-weight, like the poncho that fits in your pocket or a light-weight jacket will work best. You may also want some mosquito repellant.I hope this helps, you can get more info about cheap places to stay at http://pickthespot.com/?datatelHave fun when you get there. :-) | 
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