Hawaii Island Hotel Occupancy Rates

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July 03, 2009 by Howard Dicus

Statewide occupancy is at 72 percent. On Kauai, occupancy is at 69 percent full, which is 12 points worse then a year ago with room rates down 18 percent to averaging $184 per night. On Oahu, the average is $151 per night. Hotel occupancy is at 76 percent full and 3 points down from a year ago. Maui is at 70 percent full, almost as good as a year ago. The average room rate is $229 per night which is down 18 percent from last year. The Big Island is down 12 points from a year ago at 60 percent full with room rates averaging at $170 per night. Comparing Hawaii to other city's on the mainland, Maui's occupancy is near L.A.'s, Kauai is near national level and Big Island is below Orlando.