The Equus

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Ala Moana Center

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Beach nearby, white sand, beach towels
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Lobby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1696 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI, 96815

What's nearby

  • Ala Moana Center - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hawaii Convention Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waikiki Beach Walk - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Waikiki Beach - 10 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 28 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Lagoon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tropics Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tapa Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Goofy Cafe & Dine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hilton - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Equus

Hotel near Ala Moana Center
Located close to Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian Center, The Equus provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 29 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–noon: USD 1.75-6.50 per person
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Paniolo Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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
  • Faxes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 1.75 to 6.50 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 29 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night
  • 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Tax ID - TA-055-058-2272-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Equus have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Equus pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Equus?

Self parking is available for USD 29 per night.

What time is check-in at The Equus?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Equus?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Equus located?

Located in Waikiki, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ala Wai Yacht Harbor and Ala Moana Center. Hawaii Convention Center and Ala Moana Beach Park are also within 15 minutes.

The Equus Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 602 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 602 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pancho

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient. For 10 days, our room did not get cleaned nor beddings changed.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here. Very close to Ala Moana Mall and Downtown Honolulu Beaches.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a small hotel tucked away between bigger buildings. So it feels private, like a secret. The staff is super friendly and kind. The decor warm and homey. It feels more we were staying at our favorite Auntie's house instead of a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick stay in Waikiki!
We stayed two nights, the accommodations were comfortable, walking distance to beach, marina and mall. Easily accessible to shops on Ala Moana.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Dan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The valet was friendly as he informed me that they had zero available parking spaces. He gave me good directions through the series of 1-way streets to a nearby parking garage. Great, but it took over half an hour to get there, park, and walk back. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Yeslin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I didn't like that the pool didn't look like the picture here
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

soomi

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old rooms leaky ceiling
While the staff was friendly and welcoming, the condition of the room was terrible. Springy old mattress, dirty carpet, dark and all around not pleasant. There was a lot of rain, but I did not expect water coming down from two places on the ceiling! Clothes I had put on the chair got all wet. The whole building needs repair and refreshment. We paid over $300 per night and felt that could’ve been spent better elsewhere. Though close to Ala Moana mall, I would consider a different hotel next time.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff and such a comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff was pleasant and helpful. The property was showing its age, but nice. The room was clean and decent. The parking was limited. Everything you want to walk to in Waikiki was easy to get to- food and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

shauna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was very cozy and quaint. Nice boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horse Hideout
Stay was very comfortable. Staff was really nice and accommodating, Angel made amazing drinks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not ADA accessible
The room and services were good, our issue was accessibility. One of our group uses a wheelchair and there is no access from parking into the hotel for a wheelchair. There are about 15 stairs you have to go up to get to the lobby. There is an elevator to get to its other floors but not to get from street level to the lobby. This should be noted prominently in their listing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Albert

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for that love walking
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was just, “okay”. Not the worst hotel I have ever stayed at, but probably somewhere I would try to avoid next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

MILENA

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I knew that this property was not a 5 star property when I booked it. But it was cheap and I was familiar with that area which I liked. People that worked there were nice. My biggest problem with this property is that they allowed smokers or at least did not enforce no smoking rules. I was not aware of that. My room was constantly filled with cigarette smoke and that did not go well with my asthma. Unfortunately I was on a budget and I could not leave so I was stuck there for 6 nights. Also, I did not care about the pool because I never use it anyway. But I am writing this for people who use pool area on their vacation. It is clean but very small and there is no seating area or chairs around it.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

RENE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this cute little place. Very friendly and cozy!! Loved the location snd the affordability. I highly recommend it :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location close to beach and restaurants and stores.ABC store is 5 min away
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021