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The Equus

3.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Ala Moana Center

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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas
Creator video
Coffee shop
Lobby lounge
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dining table
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Honolulu

The Equus places you in the centre of Honolulu, within just a 15-minute stroll of Ala Moana Center and Fort DeRussy Beach Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .The coffee shop, The Paniolo Bar & Cafe, is open for breakfast and brunch. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Waikiki hotel include Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Beach Park.

What's nearby

  • Ala Moana Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ala Moana Beach Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hawaii Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 28 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tropics Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tapa Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪GOOFY Cafe & Dine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hilton - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Equus

Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Ala Moana Center
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. There's an onsite 24-hour business centre.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at The Equus. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Honolulu hotel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Equus offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features iPod docking stations and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 20 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Covered parking on site (USD 35.39 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 centre/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Equus?

The Equus offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Equus?

Yep, The Equus has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 35.39 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Equus?

Yep, The Equus is a short 12-minute walk from Ala Moana Beach Park. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and body boarding. You can also find boat tours.

Does The Equus have a pool?

The Equus has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes The Equus a romantic place to stay?

Pool-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Equus.

Does The Equus serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Equus?

No, The Equus does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Equus?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and brunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Equus?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Equus?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Equus Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awsome family and wonderful establishment.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They’re putting in noise reduction doors but there’s a bit of traffic noise in this busy area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane Harriete, Wahiawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot close to things in Waikiki. Very clean and great little bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jameel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed Hawaii! This hotel is beautiful and I love the free drink
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

It was okay.

Google said this place was a "4 star hotel" but rather misleading. Place is rather dated with a very creaky elevator which I could forgive but the room not being fully clean is what knocked down two stars for me. The shower was very dirty with old soap scum and precious occupants hair everywhere. Bed sheets are rather cheap and course. Also sound flows through the walls rather easily here. Bring a white noise machine if staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You good enough cheap place to stay pretty good bar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ramakoti

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold and dust..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff! Very Ffiendly and Helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No handicap access which is against the law. Had to find someone to carry luggage up 2 flights of stairs. Hotel uder construction. Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt it was over priced for what if offered . Our room looked over a parking lot and was quite dark and ugly. People at the bar were noisy, we could hear them on the fifth floor. The following night we had a room at a hotel across the road and for only $50 more we had a fabulous view over the harbor and a beautiful room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

Old Hawaii in downtown

It was a quick overnight stay for us en route to another island. We were delighted by the friendly atmosphere and comfort of the room and common spaces. The bar is welcoming and breakfast was delicious. I would not hesitate to book again for a longer stay. It has an authentic island vibe with a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Celina

Nice place and fun bar!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025