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The Equus

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
$172
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • Place, Ala Moana Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawaii Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikiki Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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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. WiFi in public areas is free. 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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 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.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. 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.

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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
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

Reviews

The Equus Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Hawaiii

Very nice. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Entrance requires walking up multiple stairs. Reception area is acquired and staff were not very attentive or friendly. Elevator sounds disturbing and would suggest needs repair or service. Room was clean and comfortable. Very hard place to get into and even access an Uber/taxi. Area is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. There is NO elevator from the parking/ground floor, so you will need to carry your luggage up a flight of 2 stairs. 2. They ask for your children’s names to apparently “keep track of guests” since the Lahaina fires. That was very unusual. 3. Check in was not your normal check-in and there are no clear signs of reception. It just looks like an office desk. 4. There was an unexpected $60 resort fee which I feel was over priced for what you are getting. 5. There was no security on site. 6. Anyone can access the room floors via elevator as there are no security measures in place. Ex. Using your room key to operate the elevator. 7. Returning to the room at night - terrible! There was barely ANY lighting. It was dark. Very scary you are a solo female traveler. 8. The rooms were outdated but sort of clean? 9. The AC was terrible. It was hot so we had to sleep with no blankets. Moral of the story - stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Traveled with partner
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

Kristi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking l
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Traveled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Business traveler
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

Mary-Catherine

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

6/10 Okay

Avo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff are great! The property is not new and has no balcony. It is good just to take a shower, sleep, and then get out in the morning. It has a free filtered water machine next to the small bar downstairs, which was a nice touch. It had a complementary coffee/green tea machine in the room, with a small refrigerator/freezer in the room. One of the rooms had a small sink above the freezer, which was also nice. It is ok to stay for five days. Parking was optional at $30 a day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveler
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

Monisha

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Equus was nothing but wonderful! The staff are friendly and pay special care to everyone who stays. The rooms are clean, have everything you would need, and if not the staff is always happy to help. There is a pool on site and also parking. Parking can get a little crowded though around the evening but the staff are eager to help you find a spot nearby. The atmosphere of the hotel is beautiful and cozy. The location of the hotel is perfect, very close to the Ala Moana Center (about a 4 minute walk from the hotel), with an ABC store in the corner and other restaurants nearby! Also, the Ala Moana Beach Park is only a five minute walk and way less crowded than Waikiki beach. If you’re looking for an stress-free, peaceful, and cozy hotel, the Equus is the place to stay! 100% recommend and would come back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NORMAJEAN

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVE the native Hawaiian reception and hotel workers. Their aloha is genuine. From phone reservations to reception to parking to housekeeping…The aloha is real from real local Hawaiians. The hotel has an old style charm, it is quaint and clean. You can hear the street activity in rooms that are toward the front. But Iʻm an easy sleeper and was not bothered by the noise. If you like sincere service and real locals, this is the place. The location is fantastic with shopping and eateries nearby. Itʻ is easy to convenient to get into and out of the hotel without the hassle and traffic of mid Waikiki. Super affordable. Weʻve already booked our next stay! Mahalo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The service provided at desk/lobby was great and super friendly. The facilities could use lots of updating; shower and other areas were clearly older, including a bed with large dip on one side. The street noise was very noticeable, and having blackout drapes would be excellent, especially considering how early the sun rises. Plentiful amenities, but need more and larger parking; multiple times we had difficulty getting in and out of tiny lot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Happy

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