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.
Waikiki Beach
Come sample the waves and catch some rays on the white sands of the beach most synonymous with surfing and the Aloha spirit.
Pearl Harbor
Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.
Ala Moana Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.
Waikiki Beach Walk
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Waikiki Beach Walk, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Our pick of the best Tantalus Hotel Deals
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Rainbow room in the diamond head facing top floors… it truly can’t get better than this view. Staff is super helpful and resort is all open and welcoming.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Direct access to the beach, and beautiful pool with hot tubs. However, I expected transportation to and from the airport as it was announced online, but there was no shuttle at all for this hotel.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Great location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
We were disappointed in our room - the ocean view was only if you were on the balcony, otherwise it was a city view. The room itself had seen better days. We were in the alohilani tower - tried to go to the pool on 5 but access was closed and we were directed to the swell tower for access. Too much ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Prince Waikiki
I paid 62$ per person for terrible cold buffet food and the women at restaurant and the check in desk was horrible.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
We were looking to be close to the Honolulu airport for our last two nights in the islands. It was quiet with easy parking. The room was fully appointed and we felt very comfortable during our stay.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
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 Royal Mausoleum State Monument and Kapena Falls Trailhead.
Manoa
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Manoa. You might want to make time for a stop at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex or Na Ala Hele Manoa Falls Trailhead.
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.
Liliha - Kapalama
While visiting Liliha - Kapalama, you might make a stop by sights like Waikiki Historic Trail and Kamehameha Shopping Center.
