The Equus

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas
Lobby lounge
Coffee shop
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
City view

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
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Waikiki Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • 395 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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

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

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. 533 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1007 reviews

8.4/10

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kahula

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and accomodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaushal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience at this hotel. Lovely staff. Ben (the bartender) was super helpful and gave me so much advice as a first time Oahu visitor. I was about 1.5 hours early to the hotel, and Linda, the receptionist, was able to check me in and get me a room. Even met Mike, the owner, who was super friendly! Not a single complaint so far.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demario

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

The property was nice and the staff very friendly, however you could hear everything from outside and they didn’t have an elevator when you first get to the property, just a long flight of stairs, my bags were to heavy to carry up so I had to put them in a storage area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy.and widows need to be updated.earplugs needed .staff are friendly. I
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tavares

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rob

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Waikimi
Older building but maintained. Lots of traffic noise due to single pain windows. Staff was great and room was pretty clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chaithanya Dhriti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed thoroughly!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

anvesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is good, but everything is outdated! The main door doesn't latch for our room! Everything else is ok!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Luochang

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

CoreyandNicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable accommodation
We stayed at hilton beach for 3days enjoying the resort then we move to his hotel located right next to it. Equus was a perfect for us. We rented a car and traveled around the island visiting all the amazing sights. The room is cleaned every third day, so keep that it in mind if you are staying for less. Friendly staff and affordable accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan, Honolulu

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was super friendly. Rooms were very outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CoreyandNicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Good location. Very near to the beach. The hotel provided chairs and towels. Stores and supermarket nearby. Nice room, good size and good design. Nice staff, very helpful. The only complain is the 4 percent charge on card payment.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanes

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mr first I was very surprised when I saw my room was perfectly organized and at first I wasn’t sure what or who did organized and cleansed it. Then a day later, I saw one of the workers told me that it was her routine to do some cleaning to make sure the customer was needed. And I would say that is a good service way to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yoshiko

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024