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Reviews of The Equus This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1696 Ala Moana Boulevard, Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States of America

#98 of 298 hotels in Honolulu

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 653 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    9.0
    My home away from home
    • Family with young children
    • Bamboo Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room could use some updating but was comfortable private secure and quiet so no complaints

    I loved the warm hospitality from everyone including the bartender and Lincoln especially who greeted me and assisted me after a long trip and who assisted me with my bags again when I was leaving. Maholo Lincoln and everyone at the Equus my home away from home😀

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    8.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic 2 Doubles
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom door could not be properly locked. There is no bath tub and no exhaust fan in the bathroom. The steam filled up the bathroom while taking a shower.

    The location is excellent. It is close to the shopping mall and the beach. The room is comfortable. The room is quiet when the window is shut. The staff are very friendly. They helped us store our luggage before our check-in time.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    9.0
    A gem find for a stay In Waikiki
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower floor could be cleaner

    Location, friendly staff, boutique hotel, welcoming with live music and welcome drink at the bar.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2023

    8.0
    Staff are friendly and the accomodation is close to shops
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic 2 Doubles
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No elevator

    Close to the mall and convention centre

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location was good for what we were there for a Wedding at the Modern. Short walk to Waikiki Beach & shops and to Ala Moama Shopping Centre.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    8.0
    Cozy and nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bamboo Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little old

    Nicely located for shopping or sunning

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyed talking story with the staff at the bar
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we arrived at the garage. Staff were unfriendly in helping us with where to move our car.

    The hospitality of the staff in the hotel

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe 2 Doubles
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small beds full size

    Price

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2023

    8.0
    Sweet. Easy. Comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bamboo Queen
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    noisy at night— can hear people on the street

    convenient location/cute

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2023

    9.0
    great value great location
    • Couple
    • Classic 2 Doubles
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a bit noisy with traffic at night

    staff friendly, great location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2023

    8.0
    Friendly staff really made this
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic 2 Doubles
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was slightly outdated and not entirely clean when we checked in.

    The location was close to the beach and harbour and had limited parking. the staff were friendly and always keen for a chat.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic 2 Doubles
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The TV in rooms didn't work very well and there is not enough hotel parking available

    The staff were all very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely Hotel in the Honolulu Harbor - Would stay many times again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic 2 Doubles
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Bathroom is very small and the shower is quite limited, but this seems in line for many hotels in Honolulu. I really would like if they provided even a simple breakfast for the costs involved. There are stairs up to the first floor to check-in, which is fine unless you have a lot of heavy baggage. Parking lot is very small and limited.

    First of all, the hotel staff is exceptional. They make the stay so very pleasant and are the real reason, along with the location, that I stay here every year for an annual convention. The hotel has been refreshed with the Hawaii style is lovely. The rooms are comfy with great beds. I love the full size Keurig machines in the rooms with plentiful k-cups. About a 6 minute walk to the convention center and 3 minutes to the Ala Moana Shopping Mall. Nearby to food, transport, beach, and post office.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2023

    9.0
    Loved the staff, the lovely room and comfortable bed - great bar to start or finish the day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bamboo Queen
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I really can't think of anything I didn't like.

    Our stay was for 5 nights (mother and daughter). We loved the super friendly and helpful staff - they were like one big happy family. Definitely felt like you were in holiday mode. The room was lovely and very impressed with the comfort of the bed. We enjoyed a couple of lovely breakfasts at the bar and cocktails were amazing by the very experienced staff. We didn't use the pool in the end as we headed out each day but if we were a few more days we would have used it. Great location - handy to shops, beaches and restaurants. Would stay again for sure!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    8.0
    Nice hotel in Waikiki if do not have heavy and number of luggage
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no lift to take the luggages entrance is on top of 15 steos and Cab can not park in front! quite noisyb

    nice feeling, great staff clean and nice furniture free wifi

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2023

    7.0
    Acceptabel for its purpose.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic King
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No decent continental breakfast available - neither in the hotel nor in the vicinity. Ended up buying a loaf of bread, cheese, tea and milk to make a.halfway healthy breakfast in-room. Noisy traffic in the main street in front of the hotel, windows provide no soundproofing whatsoever.

    Location was strategically good, close to beaches and conference centre. Clean bathroom. Good beds.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2023

    8.0
    Great place for horse lovers, and others as well!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bamboo Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no breakfast available.

    This is a lovely little hotel having a perfect situation in the center of Honolulu. Some traffic noise during the night, of course, but not too bad. The Bamboo room was beautiful. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere! We are horse riders and loved the horsy feeling of this hotel. Old photos on the corridors walls are interesting and touching.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bamboo Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The street noises

    Comfortable, easy, good atmosphere and nice staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2023

    9.0
    very polite staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bamboo Queen
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old furniture

    Location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2023

    8.0
    very good apart from steps.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bamboo Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Step access only from street level. climbing 18 steps with heavy luggage is difficult.

    Location, staff and downstairs bar.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2023

    9.0
    we will stay there again on our next visit to Oahu
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    parking.... it's very small

    we had a very nice stay friendly staff and an awesome bartender

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    8.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not really anything.

    First,there is no breakfast. So don't mistake that. The Equus is not/not a 5 star. Nor does it pretend to be. It is a comfortable oasis amidst a number of 50+ five star candidates. Diminutive in size, only 10 stories...it has carved a special niche for itself. Location is excellent...all you could want. Places to eat, shop, beach, all within steps. You can pay more by going to the five star. So you would have a glasses in shower, or be on beach side. But it's Hawaii and beaches are public domain. In both cases you still have to walk and take your towels etc.. Anyway, I would do it again.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2023

    9.0
    Was great backed up by great staff Mat and Tina
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bamboo Queen
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Location, staff, bar, quirkiness

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    7.0
    Our stay was pleasant and comfortable, with genuine warm smiles greeting us every time we entered.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We loved the location, very convenient for the beaches and so many restaurant/beach cafe options. The staff was wonderful and happy to offer local tips for things to do and places to see. We enjoyed the local feel of the hotel in general. It is and older style, but very comfortable and inviting.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    8.0
    Was ideal for our needs for a 2 night stay following cruise disembarkation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bamboo Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing I didn’t like

    Situation, clean with very helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2023

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