The Equus hotel brings the warmth of Hawaii to your stay with an on-site restaurant serving breakfast, pool views, and a bar. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind at the coffee shop/cafe while enjoying beach towels and helpful staff.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Parking available
Air conditioning
Pool
Main amenities (12)
Weekly housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Beach umbrellas
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Self parking
Pool bar
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $125
$125
$179 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Room options
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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
36 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
30 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
37 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, City View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 25 min drive
Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) - 33 min drive
Keone‘ae / University of Hawaii - West Oahu Station - 28 min drive
Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Tropics Bar & Grill - 7 min walk
Tapa Bar - 7 min walk
Goofy Cafe & Dine - 4 min walk
Hilton - 7 min walk
The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood - 10 min walk
About this property
The Equus
The Equus puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Ala Moana Center and Hawaii Convention Center. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Paniolo Bar & Cafe, which serves breakfast. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
68 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (USD 35.39 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Onsite parking limited
Offsite parking within 656 ft (USD 20 per day)
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–noon
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Evening entertainment
Beach nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Porter/bellhop
Free pool cabanas
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
42-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED light bulbs
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 5.24 per accommodation, per stay
Resort fee: USD 25.95 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Additional inclusions
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Business center/computer access
Concierge service
Housekeeping
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Internet access (may be limited)
Pool access
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 2 to 10 per person
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 4 percent
Parking
Covered self parking costs USD 35.39 per day with in/out privileges
Parking is available nearby and costs USD 20 per day (656 ft away)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does The Equus offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Equus does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Equus?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Equus?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Equus?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 35.39 per day. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Equus?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at The Equus and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, snorkeling, and body boarding. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. The Equus also has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Equus?
Yes, The Paniolo Bar & Cafe offers pool views.
What's the area around The Equus like?
The Equus is in Waikiki, a short 7-minute walk from Ala Moana Center and 17 minutes' walk from Waikiki Beach Walk. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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The Equus Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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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 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
We enjoyed our stay. The traffic could be heard from our room. But, it finally died down and our sleep was comfortable.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Our go to place
We like it. Good location, local bar, friendly.
Bill
Bill, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Worth a stay
Wonderful staff. Great location, however there was considerable street noise. Older hotel (60s I believe) but in decent shape. We had no issues but it might be difficult for those with disabilities to get around. The welcome beverage was a pleasant surprise.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Lovely boutique!
Great little place to stay! The service was fantastic.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Top Staf Customer Service
An old hotel but you can see an effort to upkeep it like in most Waikiki, what's outstanding is the friendliness of the staff overall which makes you forget about the old facilities.
Gilberto
Gilberto, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Close to beach, staff was amazing, friendly and so helpful!
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Awesome friendly staff made may stay very pleasant
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
The property was quaint with a nice crowd of guests
John
John, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Great place for short stop after a week on Kauai and then a trip back to Sydney
Linda was very welcoming
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Great place would recommend
Gideon
Gideon, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 1, 2025
Waikimi
Older building but maintained. Lots of traffic noise due to single pain windows. Staff was great and room was pretty clean.
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Staff are super friendly, very clean boutique hotel.
DUSTIN
DUSTIN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2024
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
Sunki
Sunki, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 16, 2024
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.
Zhan
Zhan, 6-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 10, 2025
Noisy but nice
Very noisy, was right next to bar and loud all night long..Also near front desk, check in place and people were there all night long partying and yelling.
Prob ok if upstairs, and people at desk were nice. Just very noisy
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
10/10 would come back
Estrella
Estrella, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2024
Good location across from hilton vilage, small parking area, nice little bar.
Jon
Jon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2024
The staff is excellent. The bar staff, Ben, Matt and Suzanne were top notch. Very friendly and good mixologists.
Dennis
Dennis, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2024
Location was excellent and staff was friendly
Judy
Judy, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Staff was exceptional and so friendly. Rooms were perfect for what we needed. Felt safe as well. Close to Waikiki beaches.
Lisa
Lisa, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
The staff and the Aunties was real life local style, we loved staying there and will definitely make that place a regular when staycationing. The ambience was very soothing and the staff was really kind from the valet parking to the Aunties on the front desk. Also just knowing the history of the place and how that this is one of if not the only hotel that is family owned was very great. Really loved the clean rooms and freash coffeee not to mention the complementary drinks it was awesome thank ypu Equus.
Ezra
Ezra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2024
We had a great stay! Close to a great beach, nice room, excellent staff.
Lydia
Lydia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
The welcoming and friendly staff was the best part of my stay. I will return to stay here again.
Virginia
Virginia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Nice place to stay. There are steps in front you have to carry your bags up about 12 steps. Nice reception and received fresh squeezed mango and papaya juice free. Nice room and close to beach. AC nice and cold for when you get back. Really safe and comfortable area.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
A cute locally run hotel. The staff here is full of aloha.