Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
Honolulu, United States
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Is Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 7.7/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: location; history; views. Main complaint: dated.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Waikiki's iconic dame”
The storied landmark of Waikiki Beach — right on the sand beside the Royal Hawaiian shops, oceanfront rooms with lanai rocking chairs for sunset watching — Moana Surfrider is a historic-feel great-view stay with good staff across desk, housekeeping and pool. Serious complaints though: rooms and bathrooms run small and facilities are genuinely old (windows only crack open and showers run weak) soundproofing is terrible with a hollow headboard wall broadcasting neighbours, check-in queued long with an average-attitude desk that pushed a paid swap over a room mismatch, and breakfast meant registering then a ten-to-fifteen-minute wait; one prepaid guest wanted out after night one.
- Rooms
- Oceanfront lanai rooms amid small sizing.
- Service
- Good amid a pushy desk report.
- Location
- On Waikiki Beach for guests here.
- Food
- Slow queued breakfast for guests here.
- Facilities
- Dated fittings and weak showers noted.
- Value
- Iconic amid the dated dissent noted.
- Noise
- Terrible soundproofing reported by guests. Noise stays low for guests on stays.
- Cleanliness
- Fine for guests on most stays.
- Location
- History
- Views
- Staff
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Dated
- Noise
- Queues
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How it compares
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach ranks #17 of 86 hotels Staylist lists in Honolulu and #9 of 36 4-star hotels there. At about $487 a night it is 96% above the median for 4-star hotels in Honolulu ($249). The closest listed alternative is Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach, 100 m away (score 6.8).
About the hotel
- Address
- 2365 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815, United States
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Chain
- Westin (Marriott)
- Opened
- 1991
- Renovated
- 2026
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.3 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Daniel K Inouye Intl. Airport (28.79 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach100 m · 6.8 · $179
- Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel100 m · 8.9 · $243
- Aston At The Waikiki Banyan200 m · 5.7 · $165
- Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa200 m · 8.5 · $289
- Stay Hotel Waikiki200 m · 7.2 · $82
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private beach area
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Hiking
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Public parking
- Airport pick-up
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Airport drop-off
- Car rentals
- Currency exchange
- Conference room
- Business center
- Multi-function room
- Childcare service
- Wake-up call
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Does Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach have a pool?
- Yes: outdoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach?
- Yes: public parking.
- Does Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach have?
- Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye Intl. Airport, about 28.79 km away.
- How far is Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach from the centre of Honolulu?
- About 0.3 km.
- Is Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.