The Equus Hotel - Honolulu

$$$$||View on mapHonolulu, United States of America1696 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America, 96815|
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The Equus Hotel - Honolulu
1696 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America, 96815·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Staff9.1
Free WiFi9.0
Location8.7
Cleanliness8.2
Comfort8.2
Who stays here
Families34%
Couples33%
Solo19%
Groups13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Staff9.1
Free WiFi9.0
Location8.7
Cleanliness8.2
Comfort8.2
Who stays here
Families34%
Couples33%
Solo19%
Groups13%

4-star boutique hotel with equestrian heritage in Waikiki

Amenities & Entertainment

The Equus offers an outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar and a separate kids' pool. Guests receive complimentary VIP tickets to Hawaii Polo Club matches, a benefit exclusive to hotel guests. Evening entertainment, live music performances, and bicycle rentals are available on-site.

Rooms & Suites

Equus Hotel provides Classic King, Classic 2 Doubles, and Bamboo Queen rooms, each with equestrian-themed decor and a private lanai. Select rooms include a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. The Executive King on the top floor offers additional space and larger beds.

Location & Surroundings

The Equus is less than a 10-minute walk from Ala Moana Center, the largest shopping mall in Hawaii, and Waikiki Beach. Hawaii Convention Center and Magic Island are within walking distance. Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Shangri La Museum are a short drive away.

Eco-Friendly & Local Heritage

The Equus is recognized as Waikiki's first Green Hotel, with sustainability initiatives that include local sourcing and waste reduction. It is one of the last family-owned and operated hotels in Waikiki, run by a family with deep equestrian roots. The hotel offers hand-crafted artisan coffee and local beverages at the Paniolo Bar & Café.

Dining & Bar

Paniolo Bar & Café serves hand-crafted artisan coffee in the morning and transitions to a full bar with locally sourced beers and sandwiches. The bar features live music on select evenings. All coffee and beverage offerings highlight local producers and ingredients.

  • Activities: Complimentary VIP tickets to Hawaii Polo Club matches
  • Location: Steps from Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach
  • Rooms: Equestrian-themed rooms with private lanai, select with kitchenette
  • Dining: Paniolo Bar & Café with artisan coffee and local beers
  • Eco-Recognition: Waikiki's first Green Hotel
  • Heritage: Last family-owned hotel in Waikiki

License number: TA-055-058-2272-01

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site at USD 35 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2009
Number of floors:10
Number of rooms:65
Former name
Paniolo at The Equus
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Rooms and availability

One-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
Executive King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Double bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

USD 35 per day

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Coffee shop

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business center

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Equus Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 81 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.8 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 8.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Honolulu, HNL

Location

1696 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America, 96815
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1696 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America, 96815
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1696 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America, 96815
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