$235 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 22, 2013 Check-out: May 25, 2013

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

4 stars
2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
241 reviews
Beautiful and classy hotel

We loved our stay at Surfrider. The only suggestion we'd like to make is to tear out all of the... See full review

  • Deaf Guests
  • Nov 30, 2012
Amazing location & beds omg

The Moana is in the perfect shopping location & steps away from the beach. It was amazing. Staff... See full review

  • Rperd
  • Sep 22, 2012
Old-world elegance on Waikiki's hottest strip

Graciously residing on prime oceanfront, the Moana Surfrider is a vision of luxury and relaxation. Opened in 1901 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the "First Lady of Waikiki" boasts a long registry of the rich and famous, including Frank Sinatra, Amelia Earhart, Prince Edward of England and Joe DiMaggio. Afternoon tea on the seaside veranda is a celebrated tradition. Trademark Westin amenities, fine dining and one of Waikiki's best spas create the total package.

Highlights

  • Westin's Heavenly Bed, Heavenly Bath and fine linens
  • Spend the day relaxing in the hotel's picturesque and historic banyan tree courtyard
  • Moana Lani Spa, ranked as one of the Top 50 Spas by Spas of America
Location

The hotel touches the sand, with some of Waikiki's best swimming and surfing directly offshore. It's midpoint along Kalakaua Ave., Waikiki's main dining and shopping strip, and the designer-boutique Royal Hawaiian Center and lively souvenir bazaar International Market Place are within a block's walk.

Rooms

The hotel features three distinct wings with a total of nearly 800 guest rooms. All rooms blend classic design with contemporary decor enhanced by luxurious Island-style details, signature Westin amenities, bathrobe and flat-screen TV. The Westin Heavenly Bed is a major draw, with custom pillowtop mattress and snuggly feather pillow. In-room Wi-Fi is available (fees apply).

Dining

Several excellent dining selections are on the property. The Veranda, overlooking the banyan courtyard, offers a buffet breakfast, while afternoon tea is a tradition dating back to the earliest days of the hotel. From midmorning until midnight, sashimi, wagyu beef burgers and mai tais are on order at the Beach Bar, beneath the historic banyan tree. Honolulu Coffee Co. is the place for Kona coffee and a gelato.  Beachhouse at the Moana, an oceanfront fine-dining oasis, serves up fresh Island cuisine and sunset views.

Recreation
  • Freshwater hotel pool on the beachfront
  • The new Moana Lani Spa, with 18,000 square feet of treatment and fitness activities
  • Free guided historic tour of the property
  • Surf lessons in front of the hotel and water sports equipment rentals onsite
Transportation
  • Honolulu International Airport (10.8 mi/17.4 km)
Attractions

  • Waikiki Beach (fronting hotel)
  • Royal Hawaiian Center (0.1 mi/0.1 km)
  • Honolulu Zoo (0.6 mi/0.9 km)
  • Waikiki Aquarium (0.8 mi/1.2 km)
  • Hawaii Convention Center (1.1 mi/1.7 km)
  • Ala Moana Center (1.6 mi/2.5 km)
  • Diamond Head Crater (2.7 mi/4.3 km)

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa Rooms

Ocean View Room
Enjoy sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from your spacious guest room. The contemporary Hawaiian decor is complemented by two double or king size Heavenly Beds, a 32 inch flat screen TV, a comfortable chair, a writing desk (with high-speed internet access available at an extra charge) and chair, and a hardwood dresser. The bathrooms feature Westin's Heavenly BathEamenities. Additional features include a coffee maker, cable TV, and a refrigerator.
City View Room
Enjoy sweeping views of Honolulu from your spacious and newly renovated guest room. The contemporary decor is complemented by a king size Heavenly Beds, Flat Screen 32 inch TV, a comfortable chair, a writing desk (with HSIA - surcharge) and chair, a hardwood dresser, and modern tile-floored baths with heavenly bath with granite counters - all accented in a Hawaiian motif. (264 square feet). Additional features include coffee maker, cable, and refrigerator.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Pool
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Smoke-free policy
Concierge
Activities
Pool
Health club
Spa services
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

21.2765 -157.8265
Area served
Honolulu Oahu Hawaii. Waikiki Beach
Nearby airports
Honolulu International Airport-HNL 10 Miles
Area description
Waikiki Beach, International Market-225ft, Pearl Harbor-10mi, Honolulu Zoo-0.3mi, Kapiolani Park-0.4mi, Ala Moana Shopping Center-2mi,Aloha Tower-4mi, Aloha Stadium-10mi, Hanama Bay-12mi, North Shore 35mi

Nearby points of interest

  • International Market Place: 0.1 mi
  • Damien Museum: 0.3 mi
  • Fort Derussy Beach: 0.5 mi
  • Honolulu Zoo: 0.6 mi
  • Waikiki Baptist Church: 0.7 mi
  • Ala Wai Park: 0.8 mi
  • Waikiki Shell: 0.8 mi
  • Kapiolani Park: 0.9 mi
  • Ala Moana Beach: 1.6 mi
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts: 2.4 mi
  • Shangri La Islamic Art Museum: 2.4 mi
  • The Contemporary Museum: 2.5 mi
  • Kakaako Waterfront Park: 2.7 mi
  • Kawaiahao Church: 2.8 mi
  • Kamehameha Statue: 2.9 mi
  • International Market Place: 0.1 mi
  • Damien Museum: 0.3 mi
  • Fort Derussy Beach: 0.5 mi
  • Honolulu Zoo: 0.6 mi
  • Waikiki Baptist Church: 0.7 mi
  • Ala Wai Park: 0.8 mi
  • Waikiki Shell: 0.8 mi
  • Kapiolani Park: 0.9 mi
  • Ala Moana Beach: 1.6 mi
  • Honolulu Academy of Arts: 2.4 mi
  • Shangri La Islamic Art Museum: 2.4 mi
  • The Contemporary Museum: 2.5 mi
  • Kakaako Waterfront Park: 2.7 mi
  • Kawaiahao Church: 2.8 mi
  • Kamehameha Statue: 2.9 mi
  • Iolani Palace: 3 mi
  • Washington Place: 3 mi
  • Irvin Park: 3.2 mi
  • Star Of Honolulu: 3.3 mi
  • Aloha Tower Cruise Ship Terminal: 3.3 mi
  • Aloha Tower: 3.3 mi
  • Honolulu Botanical Gardens: 3.3 mi
  • Waialae Country Club: 3.5 mi
  • Hawaii Maritime Center: 3.6 mi
  • Mauna Ala: 3.6 mi
  • Honolulu Chinatown: 3.7 mi
  • Queen Emma Summer Palace: 4.2 mi
  • Pali Lookout: 4.2 mi
  • Bishop Museum: 4.9 mi
  • Koolau Golf Club: 7.1 mi
  • Hanauma Bay: 8.4 mi
  • Koko Head Park: 8.8 mi
  • Koko Crater Botanical Gardens: 9.4 mi
  • Bellows Beach: 9.4 mi
  • USS Arizona Memorial: 9.5 mi
  • Halona Blow Hole: 9.7 mi
  • USS Bowfin Submarine Museum: 9.7 mi
  • Sandy Beach: 9.9 mi
  • USS Missouri: 10.1 mi
  • Wawamalu Beach: 10.2 mi
  • Pacific Aviation Museum: 10.5 mi
  • Kailua Beach: 10.5 mi
  • Pearl Harbor: 10.6 mi
  • Lanikai Beach: 10.8 mi
  • Sea Life Park Hawai: 10.8 mi

Dining

The Veranda
Offering an oceanfront and guest-centric breakfast, Banyan Veranda also offers a traditional yet savvy during our Afternoon Tea in homage to a long established tradition here at the Moana. Breakfast will be available Monday-Friday from 6 - 11 am Afternoon Tea will be available Monday - Friday 12:00 - 3:00 pm
The Beach Bar
Located just steps away from the beautiful sands of Waikiki Beach, the oceanfront Beach Bar is an ideal setting for enjoying the Waikiki scenery while sipping on your favorite tropical beverage, or nibbling on delicious grilled pupus (appetizers).

Open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.; hot grilled appetizers and other selections available from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
beachhouse at the Moana
beachhouse is Moana's premier dinner concept a contemporary Island-style steakhouse. Guests will be treated to exceptional cuisine in an oceanfront surrounding that replenishes the spirit. Life, like food, usually needs a little spice. The menu at beachhouse delivers culinary delights for every palette. The top of the food chain starts here! Dinner service 5:30-10pm

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Ballroom provides the flexibility to comfortably accommodate groups of up to 250. Our private beach area also allows you to have the perfect sunset Barbecue for a group of up to 75 persons.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1202

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.

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Guest Reviews (241)

Ratings and reviews for Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

Overall score

4.3 / 5
241 out of 241
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.8
Value:
4

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
One of 3blondes
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Nov 13, 2011

Great getaway w/Mom

Wonderful ! Central to everything, planning on coming back and staying longer next time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

Reviewer score

5
Perogi
Colorado Springs, CO
Nov 13, 2011

40th Anniversary

WONDERFUL! Explain rewards program ay check-in no check out. wished we would of joined at check-in.

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

Definitely Pearl Harbor

Review of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

Reviewer score

5
holiday lover
canada
Nov 12, 2011

great hotel

is a very attraction hotel locate at the center of waikiki. Most of the shops and restaurants are in walking distance. Great beach in the front of the hotel. Staffs are friendly.

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

great coffee shop just outside the hotel. They serve 100% kona in a French press.

Review of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

Reviewer score

5
Divediva
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
Nov 2, 2011

Luxurious couples stopover

Only a short stay but we wished it could have been longer. Luxurious rooms with comfort in mind - quite possibly the most comfortable bed I have ever experienced in a hotel with decadent linens. Staff were great, restaurant food exceptional. The room was a little small - compact but bijou! We will definitely be back and recommend it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

Reviewer score

4
Looking for Paradise
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Nov 1, 2011

Holiday in Paradise

Location Location Location, The Moana Surfrider is in the perfect location. The main attraction is the beach which is beautiful, even more so if you are sitting under the magnificent banyan tree sipping a cocktail as you watch the sun set over Waikiki Beach. It is this sort of magical moment that turns a holiday into a life time memory and to experience this in the old world charm of the Moana Surfrider Hotel was something special. The hotel is within easy walking distance of other resort hotels located on the beach front. If that is not enough there are shops and restaurants located along Kalakaua Ave which is right at the front of the hotel, and if you need to go future afield there are numerous trolley buses that run into the evening to get you around Waikiki and Honolulu.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

Watch the sunset while sitting under the magnificent banyan tree, - don't forget your cocktail,

Review of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

Reviewer score

4
KJRJ
El Dorado Hills, CA, USA
Oct 29, 2011

couples getaway

The hotel location is great. The ocean view from our room was fantastic. The beds were very comfortable. I think the rooms themselves could use a facelift. The decor was boring and minimal.

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

Good restaurants right next door in the Outrigger Hotel.

Review of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

Reviewer score

4
Desert gene
Denver, CO, USA
Oct 8, 2011

Overall all very good

The only complaint was a very small bathroom with poor design making it difficult to use.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

Reviewer score

5
Lapate
West Hollywood, CA, USA
Oct 2, 2011

Hawaii Vacation

We have stayed at this hotel several times before and it is such a wonderful place we keep coming back everytime we come to Hawaii. The facility is centrally located to everything and it is staffed with very friendly and helpful people. The rooms in the tower are spacious and the "heavenly bed" is very comfortable. We will definitely return to this hotel on our next trip to Hawaii!!

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

Marukame tempura udon house. This is on Kuhio street and has amazing udon and tempura for a very reasonable price. Very tasty!!

Review of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

Reviewer score

4
Couple from Ohio
Ohio, USA
Sep 26, 2011

Beautiful hotel on an amazing beach

Definitely one of the better hotels on Waikiki beach - it has a beautiful beachfront. This is the perfect hotel to relax and unwind - fantastic food and drinks, great staff, and very clean. Live music at the Beach Bar every afternoon and night.

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

Beachfront on Waikiki

Review of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa

Reviewer score

4
momacbrown
Chicago, IL, USA
Sep 3, 2011

Surfrider

Hotel is just beautiful. We were in an ordinary room that was nice. The pillows were very uncomfortable. And you could hear the people on either side of us sneezing, whispering, etc. To get a chair at the pool was almost impossible so you would have to spend some $ and rent an umbrella in the sand. Also I would suggest they get iPhone clock radios for charging peoples phone as well as being a clock. Beach is just beautiful but small.

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

cute little cafe a few blocks away for a cheep breakfast instead of $30 breakfast buffet.

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