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The Equus

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas
Creator video
City view
Coffee shop
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • 383 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 326 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • 395 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Equus

3.5-star hotel in Waikiki
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a poolside bar, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Equus offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center.

This Honolulu hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and concierge services. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

The Equus is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 20 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 35.39 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 62 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 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

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane Harriete, Wahiawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot close to things in Waikiki. Very clean and great little bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jameel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed Hawaii! This hotel is beautiful and I love the free drink
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

It was okay.

Google said this place was a "4 star hotel" but rather misleading. Place is rather dated with a very creaky elevator which I could forgive but the room not being fully clean is what knocked down two stars for me. The shower was very dirty with old soap scum and precious occupants hair everywhere. Bed sheets are rather cheap and course. Also sound flows through the walls rather easily here. Bring a white noise machine if staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You good enough cheap place to stay pretty good bar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ramakoti

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold and dust..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff! Very Ffiendly and Helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No handicap access which is against the law. Had to find someone to carry luggage up 2 flights of stairs. Hotel uder construction. Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt it was over priced for what if offered . Our room looked over a parking lot and was quite dark and ugly. People at the bar were noisy, we could hear them on the fifth floor. The following night we had a room at a hotel across the road and for only $50 more we had a fabulous view over the harbor and a beautiful room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old Hawaii in downtown

It was a quick overnight stay for us en route to another island. We were delighted by the friendly atmosphere and comfort of the room and common spaces. The bar is welcoming and breakfast was delicious. I would not hesitate to book again for a longer stay. It has an authentic island vibe with a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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