The Equus

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Equus

Hotel with a 24-hour business center, a quick walk to Ala Moana Center
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.

Our customers tell us 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. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a poolside bar.
  • 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 center, and a computer
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 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 center.

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 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.

Languages

English

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 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 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'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 percent

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1003 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

Jeremy

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tavares

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Waikimi
Older building but maintained. Lots of traffic noise due to single pain windows. Staff was great and room was pretty clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Chaithanya Dhriti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed thoroughly!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

anvesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is good, but everything is outdated! The main door doesn't latch for our room! Everything else is ok!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Luochang

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

CoreyandNicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable accommodation
We stayed at hilton beach for 3days enjoying the resort then we move to his hotel located right next to it. Equus was a perfect for us. We rented a car and traveled around the island visiting all the amazing sights. The room is cleaned every third day, so keep that it in mind if you are staying for less. Friendly staff and affordable accommodation
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan, Honolulu

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was super friendly. Rooms were very outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CoreyandNicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel
Good location. Very near to the beach. The hotel provided chairs and towels. Stores and supermarket nearby. Nice room, good size and good design. Nice staff, very helpful. The only complain is the 4 percent charge on card payment.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanes

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mr first I was very surprised when I saw my room was perfectly organized and at first I wasn’t sure what or who did organized and cleansed it. Then a day later, I saw one of the workers told me that it was her routine to do some cleaning to make sure the customer was needed. And I would say that is a good service way to go.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yoshiko

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris, Caldwell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an interesting property, it is horse/cowboy themed. The staff was very friendly and helpful, greeted with a free drink and has a small selection of food for convenience. Check-in and out was easy, (fee) parking is easy, located close enough to the beach with a short walk. My room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here before. Location in Waikiki is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Isabell

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisy, would not go again.
The hotel was ok. The noise was sooo loud all night long. The noise at the bar went on till 1, then there were people in the waiting area all night yelling and partying. The concrete seemed to echo the noise, and no one stopped them. It's hard to sleep with that much noise going on outside your door. The desk people were nice, but they go home by midnight I guess.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna, Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location in walking distance of Ala Moana Center and numerous beaches. Hotel entrance is up a flight of stairs with no elevator from street level so beware if you have mobility issues or lots of luggage. There is one (slow and small) elevator from lobby to rooms but it is used by guests and housekeeping so waits can be quite long. Large guestroom had comfy beds but bathroom was tiny with a spartan shower. Our room had an underlying smell of mustiness and furnishings were outdated and worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024