Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa

Honolulu, Oahu

Virgin rating

Double Tower Partial Ocean View Room
City View Room
Bayan Courtyard
Veranda breakfast buffer
Veranda at the Beachhouse
Veranda at the Beachhouse
The Beach Bar
Moana Lani Spa
Moana Lani Spa
Diamond Wing
Double Tower Partial Ocean View Room
City View Room
Bayan Courtyard
Veranda breakfast buffer
Veranda at the Beachhouse
Veranda at the Beachhouse
The Beach Bar
Moana Lani Spa
Moana Lani Spa
Diamond Wing

The hotel

Take in the rich heritage and stately décor of ‘The First Lady of Waikiki’. Something of a legendary resort, it cleverly combines turn-of the-century Victorian elegance with modern luxuries. Relax by the pool area, under the shade of the historic banyan tree, or on the resorts private section of beach. Fancy a bit of pampering? Treat yourself to an amazing experience at the Moanalani Spa, the only oceanfront Spa in Waikiki, where the menu features relaxing treatments inspired by traditional Hawaiian healing techniques. Dining is a treat here — from the oceanfront setting of Beachhouse at the Moana to the delightful island tradition of afternoon tea at the Veranda at the Beachhouse. For a pre-dinner glass of wine or artisan beer, head to Vintage 1901 overlooking the banyan tree, or enjoy a tropical drink with live entertainment at The Beach Bar.

Amenities

  • Surfing
  • Yoga
  • Kids Club
  • Families
  • Honeymoon
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service

Where is it

On a prime stretch of Waikiki Beach, opposite International Marketplace, with lots of shops, bars and restaurants.

Hotel information

793 rooms on 21 floors in 3 buildings. All with air-conditioning, LCD TV with pay-per-view films, high-speed Internet access*, alarm/clock radio, coffee maker, mini-fridge, safe, The Heavenly Bed®, hair dryer, iron and board. Double Banyan City Rooms or Double City View Diamond Rooms with 1 king-size Heavenly Bed®, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Double Deluxe Tower City Room, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Double Tower Partial Ocean View Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Double Banyan Classic Ocean Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Double Deluxe Ocean Diamond Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Double Deluxe Ocean Tower Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Premier Ocean View Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Beachhouse at the Moana (oceanfront fine dining, open for dinner), Veranda at the Beachhouse (breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea), Surfrider Café (healthy breakfast and lunch), The Beach Bar (tropical drinks and casual Hawaiian cuisine for lunch and dinner), Vintage 1901 (wine, artisan beer and savoury bites).

Range of daytime/nighttime entertainment.

Beach Pool. Moana Lani Spa, A Heavenly Spa by Westin* (with steam room and relaxation lounge). WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Facility. Water sports rentals*. Hawaiian arts and crafts activities.

Babysitting*. Self-parking $45, valet parking $55, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Please note: from 18th December 2023, this hotel will no longer offer parking facilities. Valet parking will remain available at a cost of $65, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change). 

Resort Fee of US$42 per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Standard WiFi in guest room and lobby - 2 bottles of water per day - One 4"x 6" colour photograph per room - Local and long distance phone calls - Children eat free from children's menus at designated outlets with paying adult - Intro to surfing lesson on beach (10-15 minutes) - Moana historical tour (Mon, Wed) - Ki Kilo Lani yoga class, daily - Morning Ho’ala sunrise ceremony (Wed only) – Aqua aerobics class (selected days) - Shopping, dining and spa discounts. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

This hotel is non-smoking throughout.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful birthday dinner

Dec 14, 2024 Grace Annette C New York City, New York

We went there for my birthday dinner. Magnificent view, amazing services, beautiful delicious food and beverages all made our evening fantastic. We usually go to Hawaii in the summer to surf (I am part Polynesian & part Asian) but hubby booked that for spring break this year so we also celebrated my birthday there. It was a great night.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Make it memorable.

Dec 13, 2024 Jon S

Fantastic every time. Each visit to Oahu gets better and better. Kaneohe Bay is a must, as are the mountain treks. Taxis, though, have a maximum capacity of four passengers and can be pricey. We had 11 in our group, and so instead of getting 3 normal taxis, we got a limo each. It was more expensive but worth every cent just to see 11 limousines… Read more
Fantastic every time. Each visit to Oahu gets better and better. Kaneohe Bay is a must, as are the mountain treks. Taxis, though, have a maximum capacity of four passengers and can be pricey. We had 11 in our group, and so instead of getting 3 normal taxis, we got a limo each. It was more expensive but worth every cent just to see 11 limousines at the Taco Bell Drive Thru.. The "and then" joke wasn't welcome after limousine 3. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Thank you for a wonderful birthday trip!

Dec 1, 2024 D2495MLbrianp

November 2024 was a return visit for us to celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday. We of course knew the resort location and amenities are ideal, but what made the trip truly fantastic was the level of care we experienced during our visit. I want to extend my tremendous gratitude to Micah Burr for making our trip absolutely amazing. We can’t wait to… Read more
November 2024 was a return visit for us to celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday. We of course knew the resort location and amenities are ideal, but what made the trip truly fantastic was the level of care we experienced during our visit. I want to extend my tremendous gratitude to Micah Burr for making our trip absolutely amazing. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Read less
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Nov 26, 2024 ChristinaLinhardt

Teatime is my favorite past time. Staring out at the ocean is another favorite past time. So weekend high tea on the veranda at the Moana Surfrider is just heaven sent. The Moana is steeped in history, and genteel elegance. What i appreciated the most is that i could chose from the menu more tea sandwiches over sweets. As much as i love high… Read more
Teatime is my favorite past time. Staring out at the ocean is another favorite past time. So weekend high tea on the veranda at the Moana Surfrider is just heaven sent. The Moana is steeped in history, and genteel elegance. What i appreciated the most is that i could chose from the menu more tea sandwiches over sweets. As much as i love high tea, i don't always love all the sugar. Many places don't allow for as many substitutions as i made. But the Moana staff were entirely accommodating. Highly recommended for a luxurious respite. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Overpriced and really disappointing

Nov 18, 2024 Davo T

Location and grandeur of the facade aside, this place disappoints. The city view rooms are anything but - you look straight into the next hotel rooms and their open balconies. The renovation noise was intrusive but the late night street noise and music were way worse. There’s zero sound proofing. As a solo traveller I also never felt valued or… Read more
Location and grandeur of the facade aside, this place disappoints. The city view rooms are anything but - you look straight into the next hotel rooms and their open balconies. The renovation noise was intrusive but the late night street noise and music were way worse. There’s zero sound proofing. As a solo traveller I also never felt valued or welcome - no one greets you when you enter or leave, there’s no communication during your stay, and the staff just look like they’re going through the motions. And the resort fee is a total rip off - there’s no value in it for most people and it just inflates an already over priced hotel bill. The location is great but really they can’t keep trading on that - the hotel is tired and the rooms need work. There’s no room service and the bar food is ridiculously overpriced for what it is. The tv wasn’t reliable (internet?) and also some power points don’t work. I was looking forward to staying there but I’d never do so again - it’s surely not the hotel it could be and clearly once was. Read less