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The Equus

3.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Ala Moana Center

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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas
Coffee shop
City view
Lobby lounge
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
The Equus hotel brings the warmth of Hawaii to your stay with an on-site restaurant serving breakfast, pool views, and a bar. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind at the coffee shop/cafe while enjoying beach towels and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$261
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located near the beach, The Equus is in Waikiki, a walkable area in Honolulu with good shopping. Ala Moana Center and Royal Hawaiian Center are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ala Moana Beach Park and Fort DeRussy Beach Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Honolulu Zoo. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkelling, sailing and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, 96815

What's nearby

  • Ala Moana Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ala Moana Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hawaii Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 28 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Tribe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪GOOFY Cafe & Dine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Lobster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Study - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Equus

Hotel near Ala Moana Center
Located close to Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Beach Park, The Equus provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, The Paniolo Bar & Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, light fare and pool views. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with free cabanas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and evening entertainment
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and beach towels
  • A water dispenser, smoke-free property and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 68 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, LED light bulbs and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 20 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Covered parking on site (USD 35.39 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 2 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Paniolo Bar & Cafe

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 4 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 5.24 per accommodation, per stay.
  • Resort fee: USD 25.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 2 to 10 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 35.39 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 20 per day (656 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 260110200000

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Paniolo Equus Hotel Honolulu
Paniolo Equus Hotel
Paniolo Equus Honolulu
Paniolo Equus
The Equus Hotel
The Equus Honolulu
Paniolo at The Equus
The Equus Hotel Honolulu

Frequently asked questions

Does The Equus have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Equus?

As of 30 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Equus on 3 Sept 2025 start from AU$213.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Equus pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Equus?

Self-parking is available for USD 35.39 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Equus?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Equus?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Equus located?

Located in Waikiki, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ala Moana Center, Fort DeRussy Beach Park and Hawaii Convention Center. Ala Moana Beach Park and Ward Village Shops are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Equus Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and comfortable environment!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful manager!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great price for what you get, very friendly and helpful staff! great location, plus a nice pool/bar area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walkable to beach and shopping. Plenty of options for dining very close.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Catherine

Great hotel. Nice staff and convenient to everything in Waikīkī.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service! But parking situation was inconvenient because you needed to get a paid parking pass, but that didn’t guarantee a parking spot
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cute and fun hotel. We have nothing but nice things to say. It is locally owned, and the staff were so kind and accommodating. We arrived at 8:30am, and they moved things around to be able to get us into a room right away. When we checked out, they held our luggage for us until we were ready to go to the airport that night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Happy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, extremely helpful and super friendly! Really convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The property was dated. It is an affordable hotel if the guest isn't picky. No amenities. No microwave, ice machine, or desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Small, older property with limited amenities. Noisy location. Adequate if you are on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome, helpful and attended any issues immediately. Shout outs especially to Lincoln, Matt and Craig and Renee! First class employees!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE STAFF WERE ATTENTIVE COURTEOUS,THE ROOM WAS BEAUTIFUL,AND LINDA WAS PHENOMENOL FROM THE START UNTIL WE LEFT ,SHE IS A KEEPER!!!!! GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The local staff was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice cozy little hotel. It may be a bit older but it has a great location and great staff. Lincoln at the first desk was very helpful and friendly. Definitely check this place out
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a fine hotel. The whole propoerty feels a bit dated but everything worked well and is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was there for a conference and the location was perfect

8/10 Good

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and very helpful. They always greeted you with a smile and hello.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for a pre cruise place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitalii

Liked: Amenities
So nice location, I really like the Equus so nice experience , staff great, and nice price !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natsuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and awesome staff. Hotel itself is old but tastefully decorated. Walls are thin. You could hear everything neighbors do. Everything. For instance I heard a cell phone alarm and thought it was coming from inside my room but turned out to be next door… The restaurant/bar at the front of the hotel was really cozy. We enjoyed our free welcome drinks there with wonderful Hawaiian live music on Friday. We were told this is the last privately owned hotel on the island… hope they stay as they are now - cozy, unique and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Small, friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommend for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Nice hotel but housekeeping didn’t change our sheets?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025