The Equus

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • Ala Moana Center
    7 min walk
  • Da HI Brew
    1 min walk
  • Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station
    24 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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. 519 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were wonderful. They were helpful and kind. The room was okay. Carpet and ottoman need some love (dirty), Hallway to get to room was dark- needs better lighting. The bed was almost like an air mattress. Not my favorite. The room had lots of outdoor noise. Tried to use air conditioner to drown it out. Bathroom was newer and nice. Room and bathroom were small.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cute locally run hotel. The staff here is full of aloha.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quang

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, staff and great bartender and great guitarist with wonderful voices
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The staff was first-rate in all respects. A little noisy with racing street traffic but that didn't keep me from sleeping. Easy access to meetings at the Hilton Village.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miladin, Brookfield

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sudarshan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, Kailua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The welcoming and friendly staff was the best part of my stay. I will return to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is hospitable and helpful. Location is within walking distance of many dining and shopping options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location across from hilton vilage, small parking area, nice little bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my queen room. It was cute and the bed & pillows were so soft & comfortable. The staff was always quick & helpful with every need.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nobuaki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karl, sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good little spot. Staff very good, nice small bar by pool. Close to lots of shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael, Piti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
OMG what a cute gem of a place and the staff is amazing and super welcoming. Super convenient and great price. The room was adorable with the bamboo bed. Great place to stay if you are not looking for an ocean view but looking for a place that is great and clean while enjoying Waikiki.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Subhradeep

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a hotel which is conveniently located near Ala Moana Park and has everything that you need nearby. The stuff is very friendly and the best thing about it is that you have a wonderful bar at the ground floor so you don't have to go out to get a drink
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica, Olean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute themed hotel. Staff was super nice and friendly, room was clean and the Lanai was a great feature. Plenty of charm that you just don't get with larger chain hotels. Locally owned makes it even more appealing. Support local businesses and stay here. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maguire

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was wonderful and was in a great spot near the Hawaii Convention Center, as well as not being too far away from the heart of Waikiki. That being said, you can tell the place is in need of some renovations, like the elevator. That being said, I cannot recommend this place enough, the staff were super helpful and kind and make me feel welcome! The other benefits, such as the free WiFi and drink at the in-house cafe/bar was a nice bonus as well. I would definitely stay here again to support this locally owned hotel!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MILAGROS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved it. My husband and I enjoyed ourselves. All of the staff was incredible helpful and friendly. The bar was perfect. Not wild but a great place to enjoy a drink and chat it up with the other guest and locals. It was wonderful. I’d definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024