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The Equus

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing
Coffee shop
Property entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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, Royal Hawaiian Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, soundproofing

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Equus

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to Ala Moana Center
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 centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The Equus offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. 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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Equus. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ala Moana Center. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Paniolo Bar & Cafe, a coffee shop with pool views
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and a computer
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Ala Moana Center and Fort DeRussy Beach Park
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.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 20 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Covered parking on site (USD 35.61 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self 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 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
  • 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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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 32.05 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
  • 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 35.61 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 260110200000

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

The Equus Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the multiple check-in issues and poor service I experienced during my stay at the Equus Hotel for 5 nights My stay consisted of three separate bookings for a total of five nights: Booking 1: Original booking for 3 nights. Booking 2: Added 1 nights . Booking 3: Added 1 more night On 1st night, I called the hotel at approximately 1:26 p.m. to inform the front desk that I would be arriving that evening and consolidating my bookings. The day-shift staff member confirmed that this was not a problem and assured me I would be checked in for all five nights upon arrival. However, the check-in process proved to be highly unprofessional: First night Check-in: The night-shift front desk associate only checked me in for a single night, forcing me to return the following day to check in again. Second days Check-in:The same front desk associate questioned why I had multiple bookings and again attempted to check me in for only one night. When I requested to be checked in for the remaining four nights, she asked, "Why are you being difficult?" This is an unacceptable level of service. No guest should have to check in daily for a continuous stay. The associate's hostile and unhelpful attitude was inhospitable and created a deeply frustrating experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Older property. Elevator squeaks and feels unsafe. Pool is small!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David, Honolulu

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MaryLou

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good experience at Equus. Lincoln and Linda at the front desk were great and offered a variety of good restaurant options. Matt the bartender made a great Old Fashion and was very knowledgeable about the Island and where to visit. We would definitely come again. Parking around the corner at Discovery was only $15. Say Hi to Kim there too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff . Room was comfortable and and nice .Love the Paniolo vibe .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent seevice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was is cute place easy access to waikiki
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing! We were
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly but not efficient. We asked to have our room done abt 1 pm. Upon our 6 pm return it was not done. We asked to at least have more coffee & cream pods. After dinner at 8 pm we had to go to the desk and ask again. They gave them to us and we took them to our room. As for the room itself, it was nice but outside traffic noise was loud as was a local rooster who crowed abt 5 am.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa, MANSFIELD CENTER

Liked: Amenities
We didn’t like needing to haul luggage up steps to get into the hotel nor did we like the slow single elevator but it was clean and comfortable. The location is very convenient and the staff is friendly. For this area, it is reasonably priced though be aware that they will add a resort fee even if you prepaid and will not use the small pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasetto.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT low key mom and pop hotel in Waikiki. The last family owned and operated hotel in Waikiki. Nice bar - Matt is a wonderful bartender with lots of knowledge of what to go and see and where to find things while on Oahu. Lincoln and the rest of the front office make you feel like family. Just a warm fun place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Ping

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Errol, Sandy Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Equus is top-notch! Lincoln, Radiant, Miss Renee, and Matt at the bar were all welcoming, friendly and helpful. Made for a nice vibe and felt very comfortable during the stay. The hotel was very convenient for all we did—walkable to the beach and dining options! Would stay here over any of the other busy hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was good. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Rooms/hallways could definitely use some updating (chipped paint in a few spots etc). Easy walk to Ala Moana Mall and Beach. Very helpful that they stored my luggage on checkout day as I checked out at 11am but my flight wasn’t until 11pm.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Equus, Waikīkī's last family-owned and operated boutique hotel. From the vintage decor to the amazing staff, the Equus was a great place to start our stay on Oahu. It's within walking distance of several restaurants, the beach and the marina. Things I loved: the staff, the decor, the location and the mattress. Especially the staff. They truly made us feel like ohana. Things I didn't love: the parking (very limited); the bathroom (very dark and no privacy, not even a ventilation fan); and no elevator from the parking to the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025