$109 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

Equus Hotel

2 stars
1696 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96815
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.3
out of 5
86 reviews
Its a good hotel

If you are looking for a comfy, clean, and in a good location I really recomend Equus Hotel. They... See full review

  • Waally
  • Apr 29, 2013
I am indeed very satisfied with

I am indeed very satisfied with the services of this hotel. The front office staff were very... See full review

  • CHIN
  • Aug 7, 2010
The Equus is a spectacular boutique hotel featuring Ralph Lauren-inspired rooms located 1 block to the beach and near the Hilton Hawaiian Village. This intimate hotel is 1 block to Ala Moana Shopping Center and 2 blocks to the Hawaii Convention Center and offers the following complimentary amenities: in-room high speed Internet and Wifi, daily local newspaper, local & toll free calls, 28 Inches LCD TV's, mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker and safe. An outdoor pool area is available in a tropical setting.

Equus Hotel Rooms

Classic King or Queen
Room features one King or Queen bed, bathroom with shower, free high speed internet access, color cable TV, alarm clock/radio, refrigerator and coffeemaker, wet bar, air-conditioning, free coffee packets daily, direct dial phone with voicemail, iron and ironing board, hairdryer.
Classic Double Double
The essentials for an unforgettable vacation with 1 king or 2 double-sized beds and signature Aqua amenities. Partial city views. 4 guests maximum. (326 sq. ft.)
Bamboo Queen
Exclusive to the 7th & 8th floors, our eight Bamboo Queen rooms feature tropical dcor, bamboo furnishings, and a single queen-sized bed. 3 guests maximum. (264 sq. ft.)
Executive King
Exclusive to the 10th floor, the spacious Ralph Lauren-inspired Polo Partial Ocean View suites feature a plush king-sized bed. 2 guests maximum. (326 sq. ft.)

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Tennis
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking

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Hotel Map

21.2866 -157.8392
Area served
Honolulu Waikiki Oahu Hawaii
Nearby airports
Honolulu International Airport (HNL).
Area description
The Equus is located at the gateway to Waikiki. This boutique property offers you a departure from the corporate resort.

Nearby points of interest

  • Waikiki Baptist Church: 0.5 mi
  • Fort Derussy Beach: 0.6 mi
  • Ala Moana Beach: 0.6 mi
  • Ala Wai Park: 0.6 mi
  • International Market Place: 1 mi
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts: 1.3 mi
  • Damien Museum: 1.4 mi
  • Kakaako Waterfront Park: 1.7 mi
  • Honolulu Zoo: 1.7 mi
  • Kawaiahao Church: 1.7 mi
  • The Contemporary Museum: 1.8 mi
  • Waikiki Shell: 1.8 mi
  • Kamehameha Statue: 1.9 mi
  • Iolani Palace: 1.9 mi
  • Washington Place: 1.9 mi
  • Waikiki Baptist Church: 0.5 mi
  • Fort Derussy Beach: 0.6 mi
  • Ala Moana Beach: 0.6 mi
  • Ala Wai Park: 0.6 mi
  • International Market Place: 1 mi
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts: 1.3 mi
  • Damien Museum: 1.4 mi
  • Kakaako Waterfront Park: 1.7 mi
  • Honolulu Zoo: 1.7 mi
  • Kawaiahao Church: 1.7 mi
  • The Contemporary Museum: 1.8 mi
  • Waikiki Shell: 1.8 mi
  • Kamehameha Statue: 1.9 mi
  • Iolani Palace: 1.9 mi
  • Washington Place: 1.9 mi
  • Kapiolani Park: 1.9 mi
  • Irvin Park: 2.2 mi
  • Star Of Honolulu: 2.2 mi
  • Aloha Tower Cruise Ship Terminal: 2.2 mi
  • Aloha Tower: 2.2 mi
  • Honolulu Botanical Gardens: 2.3 mi
  • Hawaii Maritime Center: 2.5 mi
  • Honolulu Chinatown: 2.6 mi
  • Mauna Ala: 2.7 mi
  • Queen Emma Summer Palace: 3.4 mi
  • Pali Lookout: 3.4 mi
  • Shangri La Islamic Art Museum: 3.5 mi
  • Bishop Museum: 3.8 mi
  • Waialae Country Club: 4.4 mi
  • Koolau Golf Club: 6.8 mi
  • USS Arizona Memorial: 8.4 mi
  • USS Bowfin Submarine Museum: 8.6 mi
  • USS Missouri: 9 mi
  • Hanauma Bay: 9.3 mi
  • Pacific Aviation Museum: 9.4 mi
  • Pearl Harbor: 9.6 mi
  • Koko Head Park: 9.7 mi
  • Bellows Beach: 9.7 mi
  • Koko Crater Botanical Gardens: 10.2 mi
  • Byodo In Temple: 10.3 mi
  • Valley of the Temples: 10.3 mi
  • Halona Blow Hole: 10.5 mi
  • Kailua Beach: 10.5 mi
  • Sandy Beach: 10.7 mi
  • Lanikai Beach: 10.8 mi

Dining

Red Lobster
Restaurant is located across the street from the hotel.
Wailana Coffee Shop
Restaurant located one block from the hotel and is open 24 hours.
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant is located across the street from the hotel.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (86)

Ratings and reviews for Equus Hotel

Overall score

3.3 / 5
86 out of 86
Amenities:
2.8
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
3.7
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
3.9
Value:
3.7

70% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Waally
Stamford, Ct
Apr 29, 2013

Its a good hotel

If you are looking for a comfy, clean, and in a good location I really recomend Equus Hotel. They have a good service but if u are the person who is crazy about internet they only have wireless in the lobby but I am pretty sure u will not waste your time on it, you will be in the piradise and a lot stuff is going on stay all day long!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

If u want to eat a good food the hotel is surround of good places to eat

Review of Equus Hotel

Reviewer score

1
sunny in bloom
Portland, OR, USA
Mar 3, 2012

the WORST hotel experience ever.

Disgusting. Atrocious. Disappointing. There were some major issues including: -No water for 15 hours, when the hotel said it would be around 3 or 4. -BUGS (gigantic ones!) everywhere in the room. Alive and crawling. -They moved us to a room that had no bed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Equus Hotel

Reviewer score

4
StoneHonolulu
Belgrade, Serbia
Oct 2, 2011

equus hotel- very good hotel

i am very satisfied with this hotel, only thing that miss is wireless internet in whole hotel. Breakfast should be better.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Equus Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Budget Traveler.
California
Sep 5, 2011

Not recommended accomadations.

The bed linnens were clean, but the carpet was sort of dirty and overall everything in the room looked old and run down. But worst of all were the roaches in the room that made us lay open eyed all night thinking they might crawl in the bed or go in our luggage. We stayed only one night, drove out the morning and looked for another hotel. The good thing was that Orbitz was able to get us a refund for the days that we had already prepaid and did not use. Thanks, Orbitz!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

The Village Market in Waikiki had great prices on gifts.

Review of Equus Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Cincinnati, OH
Aug 5, 2011

Hotel Rating Review

Location was excellent. But overall the hotel was disappointing. As a handicapped individual the hotel was inadequate for my needs. Bathroom was small & uncomfortable. We were traveling with friends and our room was in a separate building from their's. One of two elevators was down for nearly a full day. Would not stay there again .

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Equus Hotel

Reviewer score

3
budgeting, love to travel young couple
los angeles, CA
Jun 21, 2011

OK for the price

not walking distance to waikiki, have to take ten min bus ride, across street from ala mona beach. small hotel and noisy because close to street. balcony looks straight at another hotel. beds r really comfortable. happy that their was a fridge in room and micro available in lobby. probably wouldnt stay here again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
2
Value:
3
Review of Equus Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
So. Cal
Jun 19, 2011

Equus

Very nice hotel for the price. Walking distance to the beach, Ala Moana Shopping center and downtown Waikiki. The only thing missing is that the clerk would not give me a receipt after our stay. He said it was confidential since I booked through [...]. I thought that was odd. When I got home I confirmed that I was charged the [...]price (which was lower than booking over the phone). I prefer to know what I paid for my stay on the day I leave. Other than that this is a great hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Equus Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
seattle, WA
May 12, 2011

A Good Hotel

Hotel was clean with nice decor. Bed was worn out. Looked like a bowl or a taco.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Equus Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Melb Australia
Apr 12, 2011

Staff Helpful But Room Needs a Revamp

Staff was great. We arrived at 8 am and given a room and breakfast even though check in was 5 hours later. Thanks Puka. Puka was very helpful when we needed medical assistance, gave us a phone number so that we could speak directly with a doctor. The location is great close to shopping restaurants, buses, beaches, ideal location. The only negative is that our room was very scruffy, nothing like the photo's. Needs a makeover.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Ala Moana Shopping Centre is BIG and just a short walk away.

Review of Equus Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Not Provided
Mar 28, 2011

Apart from being in a reasonable

Apart from being in a reasonable location (easy walking distance to main attractions), we didn't really enjoy our stay here for a number of reasons: - The room was 24 floors up yet it was SO noisy, we were surprised at how much road noise we could hear so far up especially as the tower we stayed in was set back from the road! - The shower tap flew off the wall and hit my husband while he was showering! - The hotel notified us that they would be having pest control come in to our room to spray for bugs but it never happened. They failed to let us know that the next day there would be someone drilling through concrete on the floor above us for hours on end while we were trying to sleep! - Breakfast was included in the room rate but it was very minimal. Most days were were lucky if we even got toast to eat! We won't be staying here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
3
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