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Hotel overview

Step back in time at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach. Widely known as the "First Lady of Waikiki," our historic Oahu hotel on the beach first opened its doors in 1901, offering a seamless blend of Victorian elegance and contemporary comfort. Boasting an unbeatable location, our Honolulu resort spans 600 feet of oceanfront shoreline on legendary Waikiki Beach. Located at the very center of Waikiki?s vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment attractions, the resort features three distinct wings: the historic Banyan Wing, the airy Diamond Wing, and the contemporary Tower Wing. Our hotel in Oahu is renowned for its famous banyan tree, oceanfront pool, fitness center and wellness classes, the only award-winning beachfront spa in Waikiki, and six restaurants and dining options. Host an event with us in Honolulu to take advantage of stunning outdoor venues. Allow the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach, to create timeless traditions of beachfront luxury.

Property information

Year Built: 1901
Last Renovation: 2013
Floors: 21
Nonsmoking rooms: 791
Suites: 42
Total rooms: 749
Total rooms and suites: 791

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Hotel details

Dining

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Amenities

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Activities

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Hotel advisories

Advisory Prices are based on single or double occupancy. Additional occupants may incur a charge of $120 plus tax, per person, per night. These charges as well as the Resort Fees will be collected upon check-in by the hotel and are subject to change without notice.
Advisory A minimum mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee of $42 (plus tax) per room, per night, will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. This fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees that they may be responsible for but is not a guarantee of the final amount due. For a detailed description of what is included in the mandatory fee, please see hotel policies.
Advisory Children Rollaway Charge per night is $115 plus 17.962%
Advisory A minimum valet parking fee of $65 (plus tax) per room, per night, per vehicle will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. Parking fees are subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees they may be responsible for, but not a guarantee of the final amount due.
Advisory The Moana Surfrider has re-open Tower Wing guest room lanais for the guests on January 20, 2025, making guests to enjoy.
Advisory The historic lobby will be under renovation through July 1, 2025. The entrance to the resort will be through the Tower Arcade, adjacent the porte cochere, and the Front Desk will be available in the first floor Beach Club. Intermittent noise can be expected from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

General policies & fine print

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM

Ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 6914 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Afternoon Tea

    We had the afternoon TEA on the Veranda. The wait staff were great, the food was very tasty and the bubbly beverage went well with the food. As a bonus we were able to see Monarch Butterflies in a screened in tent while there. It was a great tea (we've had English Tea in London) and we plan on going again this year as well on our 40th Anniversary to the Veranda.

    Apr 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Best hotel in Waikiki

    Wonderful experience from the moment we arrived. The staff are welcoming, helpful, friendly. Loved being on the beach. Food and drinks were wonderful. Loved the live music. Beds comfortable. Appreciate all the amenities from beach towels provided to bottled water in room and taxis available in front. Researched all the hotels in Waikiki and glad we picked Moana Surfrider.

    Apr 13, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Mahalo to the Moana Surfrider

    This is a beautiful historic hotel with friendly and helpful staff in a great location. Lots of activities during the day and fun music at night. Dining under the Banyan Tree looking out at the sea was amazing. The wooden rocking chairs were so relaxing and enough where we didn't need to wait long for them. Loved being in the heart of Waikiki!

    Apr 09, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful hotel, with friendly and helpful service from the entire team!

    We absolutely loved our 5 nigh stay at this wonderful property, highly recommend that you stay at this resort which has direct beach access to the water! The customer service that received from everyone was fantastic, special thanks to Kaia, Stevie and Cris who worked as pool attendants, they were very friendly and helpful with our beach umbrella and pool cabana rentals. The lobby, building and grounds are well maintained and breathtaking. Great hotel location, close to the heart of Honolulu, so it was short walk to all restaurants and shopping areas. We look forward to returning soon!!

    Mar 29, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Enjoyable experience

    We had planned to stay here back in March 2020. Literally were due to arrive the day everything started shutting down. Decided to give it another try. We stayed in the original building and so glad we did. It didn't have that cookie cutter resort feel to it. Loved the history behind it. Our room, though on the smaller side as to be expected, was actually perfect for the 2 of us. We've stayed in many hotels with large dining areas, sofas etc. but didn't have a need for that. Very comfortable king sized bed, pillows were great. Bathroom, again small, but functional. There was a hanging closet and 2 bedside dressers. Not a large one which was fine for us. Fridge that actually worked, Keurig and regular coffee maker. We went across the street to Target and bought Lion coffee pods. The provided Aquafina bottles for free. We had a banyan/ocean view so it was beautiful. Our room looked over the banyan courtyard which could be considered "noisy" but it was from the restaurant that included nightly entertainment. Each night was different and it did promptly stop at 10:00 on the weeknights. I can't remember the weekend hours. If there wasn't any of that noise then all you heard were the waves of the ocean. Front desk was eh. My husband had called ahead to see if they did anything special since it was our 30th anniversary. All the person said was check the website which didn't really have any info. When we physically checked in, they didn't seem too interested either. BUT the true aloha came from the everyone else we encountered. The housekeeping was SUPER friendly and welcoming. Every single one. We ate at all the different dining options including the poolside snack bar, multiple times. They were ALL so nice! The food was actually amazing too. Yes, pricey but a. you are at a hotel and b. you are at a hotel in Hawaii. Did a few yoga classes too. The only downside was that it was a bit hard to hear because of the waves which were literally a few feet away. All in all, it was super enjoyable. So happy we were able to make it.

    Mar 27, 2025