Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

I have been to Oahu at least a dozen times and have always wanted to stay at the Moana. This year I decided to pull the trigger and stayed with my folks and sibs and their young adult children. Wonderful property but if this crowd assembles again for a getaway we weill book three rooms. my only peeve: the street musicians at the Market place across the street allowed to play past midnight was annoying but not the hotel's fault my advise get a room at oceanfront perhaps less noisy

very comfortable all the way will probably go back to the hotel on our next visit as well!

The hotel, location, staff, rooms and food were all we were hoping for and more. I would not hesitate in recommending the Moana Surfrider to my family and friends as the perfect place to stay in Hawaii. Thanks to the hotel for making our holiday amazing. Mahalo!

The rooms did not have queen beds and were crowded with 2 single beds. The bathroom had only a narrow 6" shelf for placing and using toiletries. There was a "spa check-out fee" that was expensive and unexplainable. However, the entrance, foyer and veranda were charming.

Frankly, I was shocked that this hotel is called a "Starwood/Westin Resort Hotel". The hotel rooms, hallways, elevators, room interiors, showers and bathrooms could have ALL been mistaken for a Holiday Inn. I'm not kidding and I was shocked as a long time Starwood member. The exterior areas (pool area, lobby, restaurants and spa) are Westin quality, but you're not sleeping in the restaurant or pool area. Money spent renovating the wrong areas that definitely need to go to toward a complete and total room & bathroom renovation.

Upgraded to a 1 bedroom suite upon arrival and provided a bottle of champagne (Kenwood - terrible champagne but really appreciate the thought). We both loved the beach bar and the nightly entertainment which we could hear from our room very clearly on the 5th floor. We liked that, but some may not so would recommend the tower for those that want a more quiet experience. I prefer hotels that are more personalble and know you by name, but I guess for a 750 room hotel, that's just not possible. Overall great hotel, would definitely go back if I ever decide to go back to Waikiki - toooo busy.

This was a great location for first timers to Hawaii. The beach is literally right out the back door. The actual beach is rather small for such a large hotel - but we still enjoyed it every day. Our room was small and the bathroom even smaller but...that didn't stop us from having a great time. Not that much time spent in our room when the great outdoors was so inviting. My husband says the food and beer ($6.50) was over priced and all my fruity drinks were $10.50 or more at the hotel bar. The ABC Store is right across the street for beer/wine/sodas (better prices but still high) and blow-up rafts to float in the ocean.

There is a mandatory additional $20 per night service fee added to each room. Be sure to use the buy one adult meal, get a child meal free - especially for the breakfast buffet. Its worth it. This hotel is beautful , close to everything/

The Moana Surfrider is beautiful, we love it! Great for families. Best location. Rocking chairs and coffee shop in the front are the best. The music on the outside patio every night is perfect.

When I first checked in, I was disappointed to see that the room was much smaller than the pictures I looked at online. Fortunately, they still had a couple rooms available in their tower but I ended up paying an extra $80 per night for the room. Make sure you know how large the room that you're getting is. Sure, a king size bed and tv can fit in their room but those things can also fit in my closet at home but I wouldn't call it a "room" (especially at a "resort and spa"). Other than that, the amenities were great and the staff was superb!