Written by Julian, owner of Baba Car Rentals, a military family business. Hotel list: U.S. Army Hawaii, August 2026. Last updated October 31, 2026.
How kitchens affect your TLA meal money
TLA meal money is a set daily amount. The DoD Financial Management Regulation (Volume 7A) reduces the meal rate when your room has a full kitchen with an oven. As we read it, a kitchenette with a stove and mini fridge but no oven does not reduce your meal rate, but rules and rooms vary, so ask your finance office and ask the hotel exactly what is in your room.
The 21 TLA hotels on Oahu with kitchens
"Some rooms" means only certain room types have a kitchen, so ask for one when you book.
Near Kapolei and Ewa Beach (3)
| Hotel | Area | Kitchen | Parking | Pets | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Place & Hyatt House at Ho'opili (NEW) | Ho'opili / East Kapolei | Kitchenettes with a stove, no oven | $20/night (TLA rate), ask the military liaison to waive it | Yes | Map |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei | Kapolei | Yes | About $40/day | Yes | Map |
| Harbor Shores Apartment Hotel | Aiea | Yes | Free | Yes (no pet fees) | Map |
On-base and military lodging (4)
| Hotel | Area | Kitchen | Parking | Pets | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHG Army Hotel DVQ | Fort Shafter | Some rooms | Free | Yes (up to 75 lbs) | Map |
| Navy Gateway Inn and Suites | Pearl Harbor | Some rooms | Free | No | Map |
| Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Royal Alakai Inn | Hickam | Some rooms | Free | Yes (limit 2, up to 20 lbs) | Map |
| Inns of the Corps | MCBH Kaneohe Bay | Some rooms | Free | Yes (limit 2, up to 75 lbs) | Map |
Airport, downtown and Ala Moana (2)
| Hotel | Area | Kitchen | Parking | Pets | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston at the Executive Centre Hotel | Downtown Honolulu | Yes | Free | No | Map |
| Bishop Suites at Executive Center | Downtown Honolulu | Yes | About $40/day | No | Map |
Waikiki (12)
| Hotel | Area | Kitchen | Parking | Pets | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Skyline at Island Colony | Waikiki | Some rooms | Free | No | Map |
| Aston at the Waikiki Banyan | Waikiki | Yes | Free | No | Map |
| Aston Waikiki Sunset | Waikiki | Yes | Free | No | Map |
| Bamboo Waikiki | Waikiki | Some rooms | Free | No | Map |
| Breakers at Waikiki | Waikiki | Yes | Free (only 6 spaces, first come) | No | Map |
| Ewa Hotel Waikiki | Waikiki | Some rooms | Free | Yes (up to 30 lbs) | Map |
| Holiday Surf Hotel | Waikiki | Yes | About $33 (small garage) | Yes (limit 2, up to 50 lbs) | Map |
| Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites | Waikiki | Yes | Free | No | Map |
| Ilima Hotel | Waikiki | Yes | Free | No | Map |
| Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites | Waikiki | Some rooms | Free | No | Map |
| Pacific Monarch Hotel | Waikiki | Some rooms | Free | No | Map |
| Waikiki Resort Hotel | Waikiki | Some rooms | Free | No | Map |
Frequently asked questions
Which TLA hotels on Oahu have kitchens?
21 of the 69 hotels on the Army's August 2026 TLA list have a kitchen: 10 have kitchens, 10 have them in some rooms and 1 offers kitchenettes without an oven. See the table on this page for each hotel.
Does a kitchen reduce my TLA meal allowance?
It can. If your room's kitchen has an oven, you receive 50% of the TLA meal rate. A kitchenette without an oven does not reduce your meal rate, so confirm with finance and with the hotel what is in your room.
Are there TLA hotels with kitchens near Kapolei or Ewa Beach?
Yes. Hyatt Place & Hyatt House at Ho'opili, Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei, Harbor Shores Apartment Hotel have kitchens or kitchenettes. The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House at Ho'opili has kitchenettes with a stove and no oven.
Which TLA hotels with kitchens also allow pets?
Hyatt Place & Hyatt House at Ho'opili, Residence Inn by Marriott Oahu Kapolei, Harbor Shores Apartment Hotel, IHG Army Hotel DVQ, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Royal Alakai Inn, Inns of the Corps, Ewa Hotel Waikiki, Holiday Surf Hotel. Check the Pets column in the table for limits.
How do I make my TLA pay for a rental car?
Your TLA meal money is a set daily amount you receive whether or not you spend it, with no receipts. Saving on food, for example with a kitchenette, leaves more to put toward a rental car. Baba Car Rentals rents daily, weekly and monthly to drivers 18 and up.
More Oahu TLA guides
- All 69 TLA-approved hotels on Oahu, plus how TLA works and current rates
- Pet-friendly TLA hotels on Oahu
- TLA hotels with free parking on Oahu
- Military PCS to Hawaii guide
- Free and cheap parking in Waikiki
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