The Equus

3.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Ala Moana Center

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
City view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, 96815

What's nearby

  • Ala Moana Center - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ala Moana Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hawaii Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Waikiki Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 28 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tropics Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tapa Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪GOOFY Cafe & Dine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hilton - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Equus

Hotel near Ala Moana Center
Located close to Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Beach Park, The Equus provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, The Paniolo Bar & Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, light fare, and pool views. Guests can also expect to find a bar and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with free cabanas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
  • Evening entertainment, ATM/banking services, and a water dispenser
  • Concierge services, beach towels, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 68 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Equus have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Equus pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Equus?

Self parking is available for USD 35.39 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Equus?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Equus?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Equus located?

Located in Waikiki, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ala Moana Center, Fort DeRussy Beach Park, and Hawaii Convention Center. Ala Moana Beach Park and Ward Village Shops are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Equus Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

I was there for a conference and the location was perfect

10/10

So nice location, I really like the Equus so nice experience , staff great, and nice price !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Very convenient for walking, very good vibes
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10

Location to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The staff here were extremely nice and helpful! We had a good stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Property is close to a lot of things Rooms clean staff is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff were amazing, loved everyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It was centrally located, staff was great, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The property was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

This is a good hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

6/10

You good enough cheap place to stay pretty good bar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Super staff, nice bar Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great little spot close to things in Waikiki. Very clean and great little bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We loved staying here. Room was nice. The cafe/bar in the lobby was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. We used the bus to get around and the stop is very close.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The bartender, Matt, was excellent and very friendly and made us feel welcome and appreciate. The gentleman who checked us in was also wonderful and very engaging and helpful. I have stayed here before and will continue to stay here again. Thank you for staying open for your appreciative guests!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice staff, hotel comfortable and basic
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Loved the people and staff that worked ther e
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Enjoyed Hawaii! This hotel is beautiful and I love the free drink
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Thanks Best birthday ever.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Staff was very welcoming and friendly. Not a lot of parking, but that was due to construction at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

Very friendly staff. Location is very convenient to ala moana mall as well as waikiki beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025