The Equus

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas
Terrace/patio
City view
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • Ala Moana Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Hawaii Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Waikiki Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Equus

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Ala Moana Center
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a poolside bar, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Equus offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features iPod docking stations and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Equus. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ala Moana Center. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a poolside bar.
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Paniolo Bar & Cafe, a coffee shop with pool views
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Ala Moana Center and Fort DeRussy Beach Park
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at The Equus. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Honolulu hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to noon.
The Paniolo Bar & Cafe – Overlooking the pool, this coffee shop serves breakfast, brunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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
  • Internet access
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

The Equus Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Celina

Nice place and fun bar!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay in Waikiki. Rooms were big and clean. Staff very welcoming. Would recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nava

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was much more interesting than usual corporate hotels. It was nice to be greeted with complimentary drinks. Room was very clean and had all the amenities. Staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value hotel right at the edge of Waikiki. Street noise was a bit loud but otherwise the hotel was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are wonderful, but the property was currently undergoing some construction, so the parking lot was very restricted on space. However, I was luckily able to park there with the assistance of some amazing staff. The room was cute and cozy, and clean except for the louvers in the sliding lanai doors, which have never seen a dust rag in their entire lifespan. The top of the canopy bed was also quite dusty, and with dust allergies, it brought on a bit of sneezing that my allergy meds were not quite enough to combat. Otherwise, everything was fabulous. Again, the staff there is wonderful, and I highly recommend this place because of that.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Louis Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel at a smoking price

Super cool little hotel right in the middle of things. Amazing service and staff. Great deal for the location. Little bar is a treasure!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a good hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raylene

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Western Boutique Vibes

The hotel may not look like much from the outside but it has a western boutique feel to it. The room is nice but the main touched area in the room could be cleaner. You can hear the vehicles passing by during the busy hours but we weren’t in our room much during the day. I would definitely stay here again and the bar below is nice especially the evening/night bartender.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soumadau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything as expected. Reasonably affordable, no extra frills or fluff. Clean enough and seemingly well kept property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan Karlo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, Iona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is right by Waikiki beach within a short walking distance and the staff is absolutely the best you can ask for right down to the guy in the parking area!! Rooms were clean and I will be staying there again in the future
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with multiple dining options. Friendly staff, easy check-in and great customer service! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVE The Equus!

Had a fantastic 4 night stay at The Equus! The staff is amazing and Colette at the front desk is so caring and SO FUNNY! 😆 All the staff were great and they go out of their way to make their guests happy. I highly, highly recommend this hotel! The location is also great, on Ala Moana Blvd on the western edge of Waikiki. FANTASTIC! Will look forward to my stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. The traffic could be heard from our room. But, it finally died down and our sleep was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No parking access

10/10 Excellent

Jozef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it is not fancy place but well located and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking access
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANA, FULLERTON

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

glenn tablante

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not enough parking for guests..
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Constructions from 1am - 6am A bit far from everything Staff was okay with customer service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025