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The Equus

3.5 star property

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

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
  • Place, Ala Moana Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawaii Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikiki Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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
(27 reviews)
  • 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
(45 reviews)
  • 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
(35 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 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

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

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About the area

Honolulu

With a stay at The Equus, you'll be centrally located in Honolulu, a 7-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 - 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
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tropical Tribe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red Lobster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harbor Pub & Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Study - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Equus

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 7-minute walk to Ala Moana Center
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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and 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.

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 35.39 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
  • 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 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Payment types

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 26.12 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 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

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

Reviews

The Equus Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stewart

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE STAFF WERE ATTENTIVE COURTEOUS,THE ROOM WAS BEAUTIFUL,AND LINDA WAS PHENOMENOL FROM THE START UNTIL WE LEFT ,SHE IS A KEEPER!!!!! GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and checkin / checkout was stress free 👍💯😁
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome, helpful and attended any issues immediately. Shout outs especially to Lincoln, Matt and Craig and Renee! First class employees!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

je-ann Faith V.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clerk made upgrade available so we could check in early. Be aware that you must carry luggage up one flight of stairs to reach level with elevator. Also be aware of resort fee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome customer service! Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saori

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

russell

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Hawaiii

Very nice. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Entrance requires walking up multiple stairs. Reception area is acquired and staff were not very attentive or friendly. Elevator sounds disturbing and would suggest needs repair or service. Room was clean and comfortable. Very hard place to get into and even access an Uber/taxi. Area is nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shannon

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. There is NO elevator from the parking/ground floor, so you will need to carry your luggage up a flight of 2 stairs. 2. They ask for your children’s names to apparently “keep track of guests” since the Lahaina fires. That was very unusual. 3. Check in was not your normal check-in and there are no clear signs of reception. It just looks like an office desk. 4. There was an unexpected $60 resort fee which I feel was over priced for what you are getting. 5. There was no security on site. 6. Anyone can access the room floors via elevator as there are no security measures in place. Ex. Using your room key to operate the elevator. 7. Returning to the room at night - terrible! There was barely ANY lighting. It was dark. Very scary you are a solo female traveler. 8. The rooms were outdated but sort of clean? 9. The AC was terrible. It was hot so we had to sleep with no blankets. Moral of the story - stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great price for what you get, very friendly and helpful staff! great location, plus a nice pool/bar area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking l
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walkable to beach and shopping. Plenty of options for dining very close.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

gaston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025