Where to Stay for Waikiki College Move-In
Moving Your Student to Hawaii? Make The Imperial Hawaii Resort Your Move-In Home Base
Sending your child off to college is exciting, emotional, and usually a little hectic. Between suitcases, dorm supplies, last-minute shopping trips, and figuring out where everything is supposed to go, move-in day can quickly turn into a very busy few days.
If you’re traveling to Honolulu to help your student settle into their new dorm, choosing the right place to stay can make the whole experience a little easier.
Located in the heart of Waikiki, The Imperial Hawaii Resort gives parents and families a comfortable and convenient place to stay while helping their student start this exciting new chapter.
Make Mealtime One Less Thing to Worry About
Move-in days can be long. After unpacking boxes, organizing dorm essentials, and making one more trip for something you forgot, you may not feel like figuring out where to go for every meal.
Every suite at The Imperial Hawaii Resort includes either a kitchenette or full kitchen, depending on the suite type. Keep snacks and drinks on hand, make an easy breakfast before heading out, or enjoy a relaxed meal together after a busy day.
For families staying several nights, having the option to prepare some meals in your suite can also help make the trip more convenient and budget friendly.
Give Yourself a Comfortable Home Base
Your student’s dorm room may be their new space, but during move-in, it probably isn’t the best place for the whole family to relax.
Staying at The Imperial Hawaii Resort gives you a separate place to recharge between errands, shopping trips, and move-in activities. With five unique suite types, families can choose accommodations that best fit their needs.
It also gives everyone a little breathing room during what can be a busy and emotional few days.
Stay Close to the Things You May Need
Forgot hangers? Need toiletries? Realized halfway through unpacking that your student needs something you never thought to bring?
It happens.
Our central Waikiki location puts you close to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, making those inevitable last-minute errands easier to manage.
Once the boxes are unpacked and the shopping list is finally finished, you’re already in one of Honolulu’s most walkable and exciting neighborhoods.
Turn the Drop-Off Into a Few Extra Days Together
Moving your child into college isn’t just another trip. For many families, it’s a major milestone.
Instead of flying in, unpacking, and immediately heading home, consider giving yourselves a little extra time together.
Take a walk through Waikiki. Spend an afternoon at the beach. Grab dinner together. Watch the sunset. Enjoy the moments in between all of the errands and checklists.
Those may end up being the parts of the trip you remember most.
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye
Once your student is settled, give yourself some time to slow down before heading home.
Relax by our rooftop pool and sundeck, walk to Waikiki Beach, explore the neighborhood, or simply enjoy a quiet morning knowing that the hard part is done.
Your student is officially moved in, and their next adventure has begun.
Make Hawaii Your Home Away from Home
Move-in day may be the first trip, but it certainly doesn’t have to be the last.
With your child spending the next few years in Hawaii, there will be plenty of reasons to come back. Birthdays, holidays, school breaks, family visits, and eventually graduation are all opportunities to spend time together and make new memories on Oʻahu.
If you already know Hawaii will have a special place in your family’s story, The Imperial Hawaii Vacation Club can help you make Hawaii your home away from home and give you a familiar place to return to year after year.
Because dropping them off at college might be hard, but knowing you’ll be back to see them can make saying goodbye a little easier.