Take in the rich heritage and stately décor of ‘The First Lady of Waikiki’. Something of a legendary resort, it cleverly combines turn-of the-century Victorian elegance with modern luxuries. Relax by the pool area, under the shade of the historic banyan tree, or on the resorts private section of beach. Fancy a bit of pampering? Treat yourself to an amazing experience at the Moanalani Spa, the only oceanfront Spa in Waikiki, where the menu features relaxing treatments inspired by traditional Hawaiian healing techniques. Dining is a treat here — from the oceanfront setting of Beachhouse at the Moana to the delightful island tradition of afternoon tea at the Veranda at the Beachhouse. For a pre-dinner glass of wine or artisan beer, head to Vintage 1901 overlooking the banyan tree, or enjoy a tropical drink with live entertainment at The Beach Bar.
Amenities
Surfing
Yoga
Kids Club
Families
Honeymoon
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
No Smoking
Restaurant
Room Service
Where is it
On a prime stretch of Waikiki Beach, opposite International Marketplace, with lots of shops, bars and restaurants.
Hotel information
793 rooms on 21 floors in 3 buildings. All with air-conditioning, LCD TV with pay-per-view films, high-speed Internet access*, alarm/clock radio, coffee maker, mini-fridge, safe, The Heavenly Bed®, hair dryer, iron and board. Double Banyan City Rooms or Double City View Diamond Rooms with 1 king-size Heavenly Bed®, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Double Deluxe Tower City Room, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Double Tower Partial Ocean View Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Double Banyan Classic Ocean Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Double Deluxe Ocean Diamond Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Double Deluxe Ocean Tower Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Premier Ocean View Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Beachhouse at the Moana (oceanfront fine dining, open for dinner), Veranda at the Beachhouse (breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea), Surfrider Café (healthy breakfast and lunch), The Beach Bar (tropical drinks and casual Hawaiian cuisine for lunch and dinner), Vintage 1901 (wine, artisan beer and savoury bites).
Range of daytime/nighttime entertainment.
Beach Pool. Moana Lani Spa, A Heavenly Spa by Westin* (with steam room and relaxation lounge). WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Facility. Water sports rentals*. Hawaiian arts and crafts activities.
Babysitting*. Self-parking $45, valet parking $55, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).
Please note: from 18th December 2023, this hotel will no longer offer parking facilities. Valet parking will remain available at a cost of $65, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).
Resort Fee of US$42 per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)
Resort fee includes: - Standard WiFi in guest room and lobby - 2 bottles of water per day - One 4"x 6" colour photograph per room - Local and long distance phone calls - Children eat free from children's menus at designated outlets with paying adult - Intro to surfing lesson on beach (10-15 minutes) - Moana historical tour (Mon, Wed) - Ki Kilo Lani yoga class, daily - Morning Ho’ala sunrise ceremony (Wed only) – Aqua aerobics class (selected days) - Shopping, dining and spa discounts. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
*Denotes local charge.
This hotel is non-smoking throughout.
Based on 6881 reviews
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We loved the location and the ambiance and the restaurants but the room and the bathroom were substandard.
Dec 23, 2024Ahmad FDanville, California
A classic hotel with a storied past and a magnificent location. But the rooms are not up to par. Our shower did not even have a door. There were holes drilled into some of the tiles in the shower wall. The bathroom did not have a fan or multiple towel racks. The bedroom did not have any adequate cabinets or lighting. It had few power outlets. The…
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A classic hotel with a storied past and a magnificent location. But the rooms are not up to par. Our shower did not even have a door. There were holes drilled into some of the tiles in the shower wall. The bathroom did not have a fan or multiple towel racks. The bedroom did not have any adequate cabinets or lighting. It had few power outlets. The WiFi was poor. There was a small fridge but no microwave. The view from the balcony was great but there was no privacy on the sides.
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Beautiful birthday dinner
Dec 14, 2024Grace Annette CNew York City, New York
We went there for my birthday dinner. Magnificent view, amazing services, beautiful delicious food and beverages all made our evening fantastic.
We usually go to Hawaii in the summer to surf (I am part Polynesian & part Asian) but hubby booked that for spring break this year so we also celebrated my birthday there. It was a great night.
Make it memorable.
Dec 13, 2024Jon S
Fantastic every time. Each visit to Oahu gets better and better. Kaneohe Bay is a must, as are the mountain treks.
Taxis, though, have a maximum capacity of four passengers and can be pricey. We had 11 in our group, and so instead of getting 3 normal taxis, we got a limo each. It was more expensive but worth every cent just to see 11 limousines…
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Fantastic every time. Each visit to Oahu gets better and better. Kaneohe Bay is a must, as are the mountain treks.
Taxis, though, have a maximum capacity of four passengers and can be pricey. We had 11 in our group, and so instead of getting 3 normal taxis, we got a limo each. It was more expensive but worth every cent just to see 11 limousines at the Taco Bell Drive Thru.. The "and then" joke wasn't welcome after limousine 3.
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Thank you for a wonderful birthday trip!
Dec 1, 2024D2495MLbrianp
November 2024 was a return visit for us to celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday. We of course knew the resort location and amenities are ideal, but what made the trip truly fantastic was the level of care we experienced during our visit. I want to extend my tremendous gratitude to Micah Burr for making our trip absolutely amazing. We can’t wait to…
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November 2024 was a return visit for us to celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday. We of course knew the resort location and amenities are ideal, but what made the trip truly fantastic was the level of care we experienced during our visit. I want to extend my tremendous gratitude to Micah Burr for making our trip absolutely amazing. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
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High Tea by the Sea
Nov 26, 2024ChristinaLinhardt
Teatime is my favorite past time. Staring out at the ocean is another favorite past time. So weekend high tea on the veranda at the Moana Surfrider is just heaven sent. The Moana is steeped in history, and genteel elegance. What i appreciated the most is that i could chose from the menu more tea sandwiches over sweets. As much as i love high…
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Teatime is my favorite past time. Staring out at the ocean is another favorite past time. So weekend high tea on the veranda at the Moana Surfrider is just heaven sent. The Moana is steeped in history, and genteel elegance. What i appreciated the most is that i could chose from the menu more tea sandwiches over sweets. As much as i love high tea, i don't always love all the sugar. Many places don't allow for as many substitutions as i made. But the Moana staff were entirely accommodating. Highly recommended for a luxurious respite.
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We loved the location and the ambiance and the restaurants but the room and the bathroom were substandard.
