Tantalus Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Makiki Forest Recreation Area
Explore the great outdoors at Makiki Forest Recreation Area and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Honolulu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside
You can take time to visit Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside during your travels to Honolulu. Discover the area's waterfalls and monuments.
Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House during your trip to Honolulu. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Honolulu Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Honolulu Museum of Art in Honolulu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.
Straub Medical Center
If Straub Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Honolulu.
Hawaii Nature Center
Explore the great outdoors at Hawaii Nature Center and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Honolulu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Activities
Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed
New Tour: Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island tour
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Waikiki Luau Buffet with Optional Rock-A-Hula Show
Our pick of the best Tantalus Hotel Deals
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Amazing staff, room, amenities, and atmosphere!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Very nice place, clean and good place to be around for walking and shopping.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
The rooms are old and parts of our room were obviously under repair. Patches in the walls torn carpet etc. But overall the experience was excellent. Stunning views - vibrant fun lobby - perfect location and really great service. If you can look the other way on a few rough patches this is a great ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Waikiki Resort Hotel
Fantastic location. Decent breakfast. Rooms could use some updates and deep clean.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Twin Fin Hotel
I’ve been a guest with multiple times and never have an issue. The Hotel does need an update on its rooms as the decor is very outdated. However the staff were polite and we really did enjoy how accommodating they were with young children. Also very close to shops and restaurants
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Amazing
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tantalus
Makiki
If you're spending some time in Makiki, Honolulu Museum of Art and Makiki Forest Recreation Area are top sights worth seeing.
Pacific Heights
While visiting Pacific Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Queen Emma Summer Palace and Royal Mausoleum State Monument.
Manoa
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Manoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Manoa Valley Theatre or Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
McCully - Moiliʻili
Though McCully - Moiliʻili may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk.
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Honolulu
Unique features of Downtown Honolulu include the shopping and beaches. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or King Kamehameha Statue while you're exploring the area.
