The Kauai Shores Hotel is now accepting bitcoin payments for online reservations, becoming the first hotel on the Hawaiian island of Kauai to accept the cryptocurrency, according to parent company Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts. Bitcoin, a digital currency that can be used as an alternative payment method in some countries, has been gaining popularity among travelers who are looking for ways to pay with their credit cards or mobile devices.
The Kauai Shores Hotel is now accepting bitcoin payments for online reservations, becoming the first hotel on the Hawaiian island of Kauai to accept the cryptocurrency, according to parent company Hawaiian Hotels and Resorts. The hotel is also offering guests a time-limited rate of $149 per night when paying with bitcoin.