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The Equus

Property class: 3.5

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A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants.
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A hotel entrance with a staircase, a sign reading "Equus Boutique Hotel", and surrounding greenery.
A bar area with wicker furniture, a counter with a coffee machine, and a colorful exterior wall.
A bar area with wooden furniture, a counter with various bottles, and a colorful mural on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
$144 nightly
The current price is $170 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

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1696 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI, 96815
  • Place, Ala Moana Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Hawaiian Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikiki Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 383 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a coffee maker, and a mirror.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • City view
  • 326 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a single red pillow, a brown hat on the bed, a floor lamp, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 395 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A large bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

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

A large bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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About the neighborhood

Honolulu

With a stay at The Equus, you'll be centrally located in Honolulu, a short 6-minute walk from Ala Moana Center and 11 minutes by foot from Fort DeRussy Beach Park. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hawaii Convention Center and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Ala Moana Beach Park.

What's nearby

  • Ala Moana Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fort DeRussy Beach Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hawaii Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Waikiki Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tropics Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪GOOFY Cafe & Dine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Study - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Equus

The Equus offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. 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. 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 offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at The Paniolo Bar & Cafe, a coffee shop which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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. Open daily.

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 transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 50 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 41.88 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 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
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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 percent 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

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 34.63 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
  • 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 41.88 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 50 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 260110200000

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, bed was quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Caring, helpful staff. My family and I truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lincoln is the best! Great location, walk 15 minutes to Waikiki Beach, food options all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all great. The rooms were clean upon arrival and the hotel is well kept and is in a great location. Just far enough away from the busiest parts of Wakiki but close enough to walk to almost everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk people were amazing really nice, super helpful and the room was always clean they mad my stay at wakiki an amazing experience will book with them again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheryl was awesome, very personable. She is such an asset. Great place and location for what we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay definitely an older hotel on the strip but owned locally which is nice to know. Loved the location and would definitely stay here again, only thing was you can tell they mainly do spot cleaning for what can be seen, losts of dust and debris behind our beds and on AC, didn’t bother our stay at all though!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Workers very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Last family owned hotel in the area and it shows. Family friendly, great staff, has a bar that the locals come to drink at.... I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the three night stay off the main drag area. The bar was a nice - a local area hang out. Good music and great coffee ☕️ served in the morning. Easy walk to nearby ABC store and Hilton Hawaiian Village - plus the mall. I recommend for a short stay. Mahalo
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff all very helpful and friendly. Great location close to mall, food and transport. Nice lobby bar and welcome drink.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Renée was awesome! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a great value. Location excellent, close to the cruise terminal and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff - both on the phone pre-visit (to me) and then, as I observed, helping another guest with activity options.... Rooms are more than adequate - comfortable and as needed. Hotel is within walking distance to plenty, yet away from main crowds.... Second time I have stayed there, and plan to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very helpful and very friendly. Felt like we were staying at home. They made us feel very welcomed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Equus Hotel is a unique boutique hotel in a good location. We chose it as our before and after lodging when we took the NCL Pride of America cruise around the Hawaiian islands. Check in was easy. There is a bar on site that also serves breakfast. Most of the bartenders were friendly and competent. A unique perk is free tickets for a Sunday polo match. I'd stay thee again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel holds your bags for you as well as provide a bathrooth to shower and freshen up after your checkout time free of charge.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only spend one night but room was clean, A/C working and staff super friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Nice room, good location, and attentive staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super friendly and always willing to help when needed. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026