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The Equus

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • 395 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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. 532 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1005 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 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff, hotel comfortable and basic
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

EDUARDO

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible to most places of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Top Staf Customer Service

An old hotel but you can see an effort to upkeep it like in most Waikiki, what's outstanding is the friendliness of the staff overall which makes you forget about the old facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

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

Our go to place

We like it. Good location, local bar, friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Location is very convenient to ala moana mall as well as waikiki beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jaynel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really appreciated the welcoming staff & drinks on arrival after a delayed travel day. They really helped set the mood for a great stay. The location is close to ABC Stores & great restaurant options. This hotel provided real coffee mugs and glassware in our room…a small touch but very nice! We will be back! Aloha!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Monee

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome! Staff was excellent offering dinner recommendations (walkable, reasonably priced, excellent choices- signature happy hour,, food market, yogurstory -excellent breakfast!!! Rooms were great, beds comfortable Only complaint is very loud road noise. Would def stay again!! Reasonable rates for the area and walkable to Waikiki beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
When checking in I found out this hotel is one of the last few family-owned hotels in honolulu! Rene at the front desk is delightful and so accommodating. Open air bar\lounge\coffee\pool area is where guests relax and chat. Loved the location. ABC superette less than a block away. Beach&marina 2 blocks away. Highly recommend. I booked thru expedia, maybe call directly for a better rate? Jan 2024
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Traveled with family
The staff at the hotel was so very helpful in recommendations for dining. Never steered us wrong. Kollett advised us on using the local bus system to travel to Pearl Harbor. We saved so much money over an Uber. The rooms were nice. Plenty of counter space in the room, not so much in the bathroom. The chairs at the table in the room were very uncomfortable. The lighting was too dim for me. We had to wait almost ten minutes to get hot water to either the sink or shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property looked run down and old. Thin walls made it difficult to sleep. It’s located on a busy street so we can hear the traffic and delivery trucks all night. Staff was friendly. No microwave was a bummer. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Noisy but nice

Very noisy, was right next to bar and loud all night long..Also near front desk, check in place and people were there all night long partying and yelling. Prob ok if upstairs, and people at desk were nice. Just very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yan, Graham

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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