Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa

Honolulu, Oahu

Virgin rating

Double Tower Partial Ocean View Room
City View Room
Bayan Courtyard
Veranda breakfast buffer
Veranda at the Beachhouse
Veranda at the Beachhouse
The Beach Bar
Moana Lani Spa
Moana Lani Spa
Diamond Wing
Double Tower Partial Ocean View Room
City View Room
Bayan Courtyard
Veranda breakfast buffer
Veranda at the Beachhouse
Veranda at the Beachhouse
The Beach Bar
Moana Lani Spa
Moana Lani Spa
Diamond Wing

The hotel

Take in the rich heritage and stately décor of ‘The First Lady of Waikiki’. Something of a legendary resort, it cleverly combines turn-of the-century Victorian elegance with modern luxuries. Relax by the pool area, under the shade of the historic banyan tree, or on the resorts private section of beach. Fancy a bit of pampering? Treat yourself to an amazing experience at the Moanalani Spa, the only oceanfront Spa in Waikiki, where the menu features relaxing treatments inspired by traditional Hawaiian healing techniques. Dining is a treat here — from the oceanfront setting of Beachhouse at the Moana to the delightful island tradition of afternoon tea at the Veranda at the Beachhouse. For a pre-dinner glass of wine or artisan beer, head to Vintage 1901 overlooking the banyan tree, or enjoy a tropical drink with live entertainment at The Beach Bar.

Amenities

  • Surfing
  • Yoga
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service

Where is it

On a prime stretch of Waikiki Beach, opposite International Marketplace, with lots of shops, bars and restaurants.

Hotel information

793 rooms on 21 floors in 3 buildings. All with air-conditioning, LCD TV with pay-per-view films, high-speed Internet access*, alarm/clock radio, coffee maker, mini-fridge, safe, The Heavenly Bed®, hair dryer, iron and board. Double Banyan City Rooms or Double City View Diamond Rooms with 1 king-size Heavenly Bed®, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Double Deluxe Tower City Room, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Double Tower Partial Ocean View Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Double Banyan Classic Ocean Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Double Deluxe Ocean Diamond Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Double Deluxe Ocean Tower Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Premier Ocean View Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Beachhouse at the Moana (oceanfront fine dining, open for dinner), Veranda at the Beachhouse (breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea), Surfrider Café (healthy breakfast and lunch), The Beach Bar (tropical drinks and casual Hawaiian cuisine for lunch and dinner), Vintage 1901 (wine, artisan beer and savoury bites).

Range of daytime/nighttime entertainment.

Beach Pool. Moana Lani Spa, A Heavenly Spa by Westin* (with steam room and relaxation lounge). WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Facility. Water sports rentals*. Hawaiian arts and crafts activities.

Babysitting*. Self-parking $45, valet parking $55, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Please note: from 18th December 2023, this hotel will no longer offer parking facilities. Valet parking will remain available at a cost of $65, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change). 

Resort Fee of US$42 per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Standard WiFi in guest room and lobby - 2 bottles of water per day - One 4"x 6" colour photograph per room - Local and long distance phone calls - Children eat free from children's menus at designated outlets with paying adult - Intro to surfing lesson on beach (10-15 minutes) - Moana historical tour (Mon, Wed) - Ki Kilo Lani yoga class, daily - Morning Ho’ala sunrise ceremony (Wed only) – Aqua aerobics class (selected days) - Shopping, dining and spa discounts. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

This hotel is non-smoking throughout.

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Oct 21, 2024 Davidsling Charleston, South Carolina

I've been coming to this hotel since 1997 and over the years I've seen the decline of this hotel. I and my wife have just spent a week here and all. I can say is very disappointing. On arrival, my room had dried food on the desk that was not -cleaned up. Over the week we noticed dissension between management and the staff. The noice in the hotel… Read more
I've been coming to this hotel since 1997 and over the years I've seen the decline of this hotel. I and my wife have just spent a week here and all. I can say is very disappointing. On arrival, my room had dried food on the desk that was not -cleaned up. Over the week we noticed dissension between management and the staff. The noice in the hotel is shocking as they build on the hotel drilling not stopping for hours.On one of the days while trying to rest staff were protesting outside the hotel and it was very loud. Receptionists rude Ans the Genral manger Mr Forte can never be found , last year I was here there was a problem and he disappears every time we want to speak to him he should be ashamed of himself. So overall ove priced 3 star hotel , great building but its a dead horse. Read less
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Oct 20, 2024 funstay2021 Hermosa Beach, California

Kat was an amazing Server at the Beach Bar! We ate and drank four days in a row. She provided the most excellent service by far. The other servers were good; she was just much better. Food was delicious; especially the Lilikoi Tart! Drinks were also delightful.
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Oct 15, 2024 Aiigee22

Great if you want to get some nice pictures (the hotel itself is beautiful), but definitely not a family friendly hotel, they should just make it adults only as it was clear kids are not welcome. Staff seemed miserable, and perhaps a toxic environment at management level. One of the balcony rails had fallen off at the time we stayed and so all… Read more
Great if you want to get some nice pictures (the hotel itself is beautiful), but definitely not a family friendly hotel, they should just make it adults only as it was clear kids are not welcome. Staff seemed miserable, and perhaps a toxic environment at management level. One of the balcony rails had fallen off at the time we stayed and so all balconies were locked too. This is the third hotel we've stayed at along the beach strip and easily our least favourite. Avoid, especially if you have kids! Read less
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Oct 14, 2024 John_and_Anastasia

LOCATION: A great location, right on the doorstep of Waikiki Beach and the famous Kalakaua Avenue, with its high end shops and fine dining. Perfect if you want to be in the heart of the main tourist area. It is also good as a base for tours visiting other parts of Oahu. We visited in January, essentially the middle of winter but the weather was… Read more
LOCATION: A great location, right on the doorstep of Waikiki Beach and the famous Kalakaua Avenue, with its high end shops and fine dining. Perfect if you want to be in the heart of the main tourist area. It is also good as a base for tours visiting other parts of Oahu. We visited in January, essentially the middle of winter but the weather was lovely, although a storm was due to arrive the day after we left the island. ROOM: We stayed in one of the Historic Banyan ocean view rooms and whilst it was a lovely room with windows on 2 sides, one overlooking the beach and the other the hotel pool, we found the room to be on the small side, however it was adequate for our 4 night stay. HOTEL: A beautiful building with its old world elegance fused with modern facilities, it has to be one of the prettiest hotels on the island. The public areas are spacious with plenty of seats both inside, along the veranda and around the pool bar, where you can sit and relax or enjoy the scheduled live entertainment or take a wander around the hotel to admire the historical artefacts. Bare in mind, we found it to be spacious when we visited, I feel it might be a lot more crowded during high season. FACILITIES: Due to our schedule we did not get to enjoy the hotel facilities, such as the spa or one of the cultural activities on offer. DINING/DRINKS: We did not have breakfast at the hotel, we used to get an early morning coffee and pastry from Honolulu Coffee directly outside the hotel, which was very nice, hence our daily visits. We did manage to have one evening meal at the Beachhouse Restaurant which was fine, I wouldn't say it was amazing, you must eat here and oddly the drinks came in plastic cups. STAFF: For the most part, pleasant, only one person (restaurant staff) looked like he couldn't wait for his shift to be over to get away from the inconvenience of customers. The rest of the hotel staff were fine, did the job they were paid to do, no more no less. Overall an enjoyable stay, I would stay here again. Read less
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Oct 12, 2024 Rachel P Portland, Oregon

We typically visit the islands and rent a car to drive to a rural area. However, we wanted to experience Waikiki this time, so we chose the historic Moana Surfrider Hotel. When you arrive earlier than check, they have a smooth process for holding your bags while you explore Waikiki or the hotel services. The lobby is comfortable and includes… Read more
We typically visit the islands and rent a car to drive to a rural area. However, we wanted to experience Waikiki this time, so we chose the historic Moana Surfrider Hotel. When you arrive earlier than check, they have a smooth process for holding your bags while you explore Waikiki or the hotel services. The lobby is comfortable and includes eating, relaxing, or people-watching options. We chose the hotel for its historic charm. We booked a Banyan Tower room with an ocean view, and we will return and get the same room. Being able to look out to the ocean and hear the ocean while sleeping was just what we needed. This room is at the edge of everything, so the internet was slower, but it wasn't a problem as we used our hot spots or downloaded movies in the lobby and watched them in the room. Every morning, we did yoga offered by the hotel and then had pour-over Kona Coffee and Acai bowls. We rented a cabana daily (there are only four, so be prepared to reserve daily.) We swam in the ocean several times daily, always coming across a turtle. While we hung out in our cabana, we had excellent service for food and yummy frozen adult beverages. There was construction noise during the day, but we put in earplugs and understand a historic hotel must work to keep structures safe. We don't like our room being serviced daily, but Perico ensured we had what we needed every day (coffee, towels, water). While at the cabana, Lee checked in on us. I discussed naming the cabanas Hawaiian flowers instead of numbers like Hau, tiara, naupaka, and Queen Emma lily. Best four-day Waikiki vacation Read less