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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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (3445)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Perfect Tea Service At The Veranda Restaurant

Jan 20, 2025 Keith S Reno, Nevada

The Veranda Restaurant at the Moana Surfrider has an amazing Classic Plantation Style High Tea Service and Menu. You may upgrade your meal and beverage service. Everything is thoroughly explained by our server Daniel. Also, the restaurants manager Ms. Kala is friendly, kind and proficient at her position. The cuisine is executed perfectly! Cheers!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This hotel is a construction site while charging premium rates over Christmas/New Year

Jan 13, 2025 martin W

Sadly, our stay at Moana Surfrider was quite disappointing this year. We had been informed about the balcony access being restricted, but we didn't expect the very loud construction noise with many hours each day, of grinding and jackhammering. It made the experience around the pool not relaxing at all. Unfortunately, we had to plan our days… Read more
Sadly, our stay at Moana Surfrider was quite disappointing this year. We had been informed about the balcony access being restricted, but we didn't expect the very loud construction noise with many hours each day, of grinding and jackhammering. It made the experience around the pool not relaxing at all. Unfortunately, we had to plan our days around ‘leaving’ the property to enjoy the peace and quiet we had been hoping to enjoy by staying ‘put’, at the hotel. Our last stay at this hotel was in 2011, and sadly won’t be coming back anytime soon, at least until the renovations are complete. We understand that renovations and upgrades need to be done from time to time, but having waited all year and been looking forward to our holiday for 12 months, the moment we stepped onto the property we’d wondered ‘what had we done?’ To make matters worse, we then had to plan to leave the property not only for some peace and quiet, but we also then had to leave for several other reasons. During our stay, we lost water supply for one whole day, lost electricity for most of another night and day, and had builders and painters bringing all their equipment and trolleys onto the foyer of our floor. Considering that we were paying USD $4500 for 6 nights, we found the overall experience to be very unsatisfactory. The staff at the hotel were the standout, Shaun from the tours desk did a brilliant job in organising our parasailing and rockahula show. I understand that your clients would be unhappy if some rooms had balcony access and others didn't, but it was clear that our balcony had already been renovated but we were still denied access, we could see the beautiful view of Diamond Head but could not use our balcony. Unfortunately, no balcony access, no power, no water and way too much noise, led to a very disappointing stay this time. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating This iconic property is in dire need of a renovation.

Jan 11, 2025 Mike H

Not up to the standards or the rate of a hotel in this class. My first room wouldn't have been acceptable at a Courtyard Marriott. I did get moved after 2 days and the 2nd room was much better. Along with my room issue the water was off from 9am-3pm on one day for maintenance, the power went out in the entire hotel on my last day, when I woke up… Read more
Not up to the standards or the rate of a hotel in this class. My first room wouldn't have been acceptable at a Courtyard Marriott. I did get moved after 2 days and the 2nd room was much better. Along with my room issue the water was off from 9am-3pm on one day for maintenance, the power went out in the entire hotel on my last day, when I woke up no lights etc, I believe it was off until early afternoon that day. Shower in the dark. (it had gone on and off briefly twice the night before) One elevator was down the whole stay but not a major issue. In both of my rooms the balconies were closed due to needing some kind of inspection I believe the sticker said. Other parts of the hotel look great but many look tired. The one night I ate dinner on the property it was very good, the one Continental Breakfast wasn't. Staff was decent but not particularly warm. I did have a great interaction with Paige who got me moved and a $200 credit. In retrospect that wasn't adequate compensation. Brandon who was our waiter for dinner was great as well, both 10's. All in all you can't be the historic beauty of the main building and it's location on the beach and in Waikiki, but sadly it's in major need of a renovation. I guess some of that is in progress at this time, in the meantime they need to step it up and no way the initial room I was in should ever be rented in it's condition. It was obvious the carpet for 3' -4' around the AC had been wet for quite a while, wallpaper coming apart at the seams, there was what appeared to be mold on the ceiling, lamp was a mess, smelled musty. Take a look at the photos, enough said. (FYI - I did fill out the hotel survey and let them know my experience, I got back what appeared to be a form letter with no signature, I expected something a little more personal) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Spring Break at Waikiki

Jan 3, 2025 dives-k Texas

This Westin is in very happening part of Hawaii, the Waikiki beach. The hotel has been maintained very well and staff is friendly/helpful. The outdoors restaurant is always very busy and the pool though small serves its purpose well. The Beach area is public, crowded but very nice. They had fireworks one of the evenings but it was a bit distant… Read more
This Westin is in very happening part of Hawaii, the Waikiki beach. The hotel has been maintained very well and staff is friendly/helpful. The outdoors restaurant is always very busy and the pool though small serves its purpose well. The Beach area is public, crowded but very nice. They had fireworks one of the evenings but it was a bit distant from the Westin, so we had to walk towards that area of the beach. Overall I would highly recommend the Westin if staying in Waikiki. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A fun Hawaiian place to be

Jan 2, 2025 Getaway48183815878 Danville, California

This hotel was a really nice place to go if you want to have fun or relax. I really enjoyed my stay. It reminded me of a mansion! It was huge! This hotel was so beautiful too! This hotel is so Hawaiian! I love this hotel! You could even login to Netflix on the TV!