Marina Hawaii Vacations .... Prices inc all taxes ??

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Looking at a few condos on Marina Hawaii Vacations .... do their Prices inc Hawaii State Tax , Tourist tax etc

ive emailed them but no reply yet

Answer

Good question. There’s no public guarantee that a quoted price from Marina Hawaii Vacations (MHV) includes all the taxes (state, county, excise, etc.) — whether taxes are included depends on how they’ve displayed the rate in their listing. Here’s what you need to know — and what to watch out for — when you book with them.

What taxes apply to a vacation rental on Oʻahu / via Marina Hawaii Vacations

Any short-term rental on Oʻahu must include the statewide Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT), currently 10.25% of the rental rate.
Additionally, there is a county-level surcharge for Oʻahu — the Oahu County Transient Accommodations Tax (OTAT), which is 3%.
On top of that, there is the General Excise Tax (GET), which applies broadly to goods and services (including lodging). On Oʻahu the total GET (state + county surcharge) is about 4.712%.
In short: many legal vacation rentals in Honolulu (and those managed by licensed companies like Marina Hawaii Vacations) end up with a combined tax burden of roughly ≈ 17.9% (TAT + OTAT + GET) added on top of the base nightly rate — before any resort fees, cleaning fees, or other charges.

Why you can’t assume taxes are included

MHV’s website and many vacation-rental platforms often list a “nightly rate” without showing taxes — that price may reflect only the base rental amount.
Hawaii law requires that GET and TAT be separately stated if passed onto guests. If they are “visibly passed on,” the guest may be charged additional tax on top of the base rate.
Some rentals may show a “total rate” including taxes — but that depends on owner/management practice. There is no requirement that the displayed rate include taxes. As a result, the “advertised price” may under-represent the amount you’ll pay at checkout.

What you should do when booking with Marina Hawaii Vacations

Check whether the listing explicitly states “taxes included,” “taxes extra,” or provides a breakdown. If not clearly stated — assume taxes will be added.
After selecting dates, look at the booking “summary” or “checkout” screen (or create a “dummy booking”) — often that shows the full price including tax/fees.
If in doubt — email or call MHV (they have an on-site office per their website) and ask: “Is the nightly rate inclusive of TAT, OTAT, and GET, or are those charged on top?”
When you get the final invoice or confirmation — check for separate line-items: base rent, TAT, county tax, GET. If taxes are not broken out, assume they’re added on top of the base rate.

My assessment — what’s likely the case with MHV:

Given that MHV is a licensed vacation-rental management company operating on Oʻahu, and given how Hawaii lodging taxes work — it’s quite likely that their quoted “nightly rate” does not include the full tax burden, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Many travelers renting condos or vacation units in Honolulu end up paying the roughly 18% combined tax on top.

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