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The Equus

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • Ala Moana Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Duke Kahanamoku Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Magic Island
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • 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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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

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. 522 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was quaint with a nice crowd of guests
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for short stop after a week on Kauai and then a trip back to Sydney Linda was very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Safarmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pasetto.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice place to stay. There are steps in front you have to carry your bags up about 12 steps. Nice reception and received fresh squeezed mango and papaya juice free. Nice room and close to beach. AC nice and cold for when you get back. Really safe and comfortable area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and the Aunties was real life local style, we loved staying there and will definitely make that place a regular when staycationing. The ambience was very soothing and the staff was really kind from the valet parking to the Aunties on the front desk. Also just knowing the history of the place and how that this is one of if not the only hotel that is family owned was very great. Really loved the clean rooms and freash coffeee not to mention the complementary drinks it was awesome thank ypu Equus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A new goto for Honolulu
I can not praise the staff enough. I had a 4am check in but nothing was a problem. Great coffee and bagel option for breakfast. Have already told colleagues to use this hotel if more than a quick airport sleepover....Super comfortable bed....all you needing the room.....and just ask for directions...restaurant options etc. Will return for similar 48 hour transits
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juvy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff especilly Lincoln ? who works in the front very kind and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach, staff was amazing, friendly and so helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, walking distance to both Ala Moana and Waikiki. Twin rooms are big, clean, and with good amenities. Staff are helpful and friendly. Sound proofing could be better, a lot of road noise heard in the rooms. The single elevator for 10 floors is old and creaks. Property has no driveway, just a street level garage and you have to carry bags using outside stairs to the lobby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Equus work well for convenience of location and staff friendly! The Shopping Center was within walking distance and using the bus stop was located just on block from the Equus!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent. The bar staff, Ben, Matt and Suzanne were top notch. Very friendly and good mixologists.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gideon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravinora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent customer service specially’ Renee’
The receptionist are all friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean. The hotel is located in close proximity to beach area and to design strip shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lohelani

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel and Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very noisy, being close to the bar. It would have been much better being away from proximity of the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best little boutique hotel I’ve stayed at!
One of the most amazing little boutique hotels I’ve ever stayed in and I travel a lot. The people are absolutely fabulous. The location is perfect. All the people are fabulous, but Linda in particular goes above and beyond. !
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024