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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
City view
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Coffee shop
The Equus hotel offers authentic Hawaiian warmth with its on-site restaurant serving breakfast with pool views and a welcoming bar. Guests relax at the outdoor pool, enjoy the coffee shop, and appreciate thoughtful touches like beach towels and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pool

Room options

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 36 sq m
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Tribe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪GOOFY Cafe & Dine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red Lobster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Study - ‬2 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. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with free cabanas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, beach umbrellas, and a porter/bellhop
  • A computer station, concierge services, and evening entertainment
  • 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 free WiFi and separate sitting areas. 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 26.12 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
  • 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
Property Registration Number 260110200000

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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Reviews

The Equus Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT low key mom and pop hotel in Waikiki. The last family owned and operated hotel in Waikiki. Nice bar - Matt is a wonderful bartender with lots of knowledge of what to go and see and where to find things while on Oahu. Lincoln and the rest of the front office make you feel like family. Just a warm fun place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and comfortable environment!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
We didn’t like needing to haul luggage up steps to get into the hotel nor did we like the slow single elevator but it was clean and comfortable. The location is very convenient and the staff is friendly. For this area, it is reasonably priced though be aware that they will add a resort fee even if you prepaid and will not use the small pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was good. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Rooms/hallways could definitely use some updating (chipped paint in a few spots etc). Easy walk to Ala Moana Mall and Beach. Very helpful that they stored my luggage on checkout day as I checked out at 11am but my flight wasn’t until 11pm.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great price for what you get, very friendly and helpful staff! great location, plus a nice pool/bar area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Catherine

Great hotel. Nice staff and convenient to everything in Waikīkī.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walkable to beach and shopping. Plenty of options for dining very close.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Cozy and clean hotel, nice decor!

Beautiful room, very clean and convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful manager!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room clean but very outdated, and the elevator does not extend to the street so have to carry bags upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eliza

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking space
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Happy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, extremely helpful and super friendly! Really convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Equus, Waikīkī's last family-owned and operated boutique hotel. From the vintage decor to the amazing staff, the Equus was a great place to start our stay on Oahu. It's within walking distance of several restaurants, the beach and the marina. Things I loved: the staff, the decor, the location and the mattress. Especially the staff. They truly made us feel like ohana. Things I didn't love: the parking (very limited); the bathroom (very dark and no privacy, not even a ventilation fan); and no elevator from the parking to the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and service! But parking situation was inconvenient because you needed to get a paid parking pass, but that didn’t guarantee a parking spot
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cute and fun hotel. We have nothing but nice things to say. It is locally owned, and the staff were so kind and accommodating. We arrived at 8:30am, and they moved things around to be able to get us into a room right away. When we checked out, they held our luggage for us until we were ready to go to the airport that night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Good value for its location

Very friendly staff. Their parking was more difficult than anticipated but the ended up accommodating us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The local staff was so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome, helpful and attended any issues immediately. Shout outs especially to Lincoln, Matt and Craig and Renee! First class employees!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Small, older property with limited amenities. Noisy location. Adequate if you are on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The property was dated. It is an affordable hotel if the guest isn't picky. No amenities. No microwave, ice machine, or desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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