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The Equus

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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
  • Royal Hawaiian Center
    ‪17 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • 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 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greta

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was very quaint. Staff was friendly. The road noise was loud and there is no elavator from the street to the motel. So we had a friend that had both knees replaced so it was tuff on him getting up the steps and it was quite a few (I didn't count) and you had to carry your luggage up and down. They did get a staff member to help us get them up but leaving a guest helped us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms are a decent size, noisy at the time due to construction but not the hotels fault Very small parking for a handful of cars, be prepared to park elsewhere and walk
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Staff were amazing, loved everyone.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Equus, staff was really friendly and felt like a family oriented hotel. They came everyday to clean our room and restock our towels. I definitely recommend the city view. Also Matt, was a very friendly bartender who helped up go to great places to eat and visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and pretty nice. Beds are very soft. We had a little trouble with the AC it said it was on but it did not feel like it. Parking is a little weird they were under construction so there was only a limited amount of spaces. It’s also super easy to miss the pull in for the parking lot. Staff was AMAZING super friendly and accommodating. The bar was cute and very busy, food and drinks were great. My favorite part was the pool. It’s small and super cold. Like ice bath cold therapy cold. I loved it. We will most def be back next year!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Woke up to cockroaches on my counter… that was all I needed to see to not want to be there anymore. Gathered my things and left. Also, room located right outside of outside bar and was noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Darline

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for a pre cruise place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated how central it was to walk around Waikiki. The bar area was friendly and inviting. The overall vibe was so kind and genuine. My room was clean and spacious. I will definitely make Equus my first choice when I return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

dmarkus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Terence

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok Roaches in room housekeeping only provided one night of 4 day stay okay for a night or two
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was in a great location and very clean. Construction was happening in the morning according to a form left in the room, it should start at 8am. At 7:20am there was a worker trying to get into our room despite having the do not disturb sign up. When he couldn't get in, he went next door and started using power drills. We get construction has to happen at some point, but at least stick to the times you alot for it and give them a list of what rooms are occupied.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Quynh

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the people and staff that worked ther e
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LI XIN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and all staffs were excellent. Friendly and relax environment. Facility looks old and the room close to street is noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Frans

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super staff, nice bar Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient and comfortable.

The hotel is older and on a busy street, so it's not quiet. But they great you with a welcome drink at the bar, and the bed is comfortable. We only stayed one night due to flight delays, but the staff was friendly and it was totally sufficient for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025