Moana Surfrider a Westin Resort & Spa

Honolulu, Honolulu

Star 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

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Old hotel - damp, musty, and loud

Jul 13, 2025 Brian M Washington DC

We are staying here right now. Already had to move rooms once because the carpets were wet. No idea why and no explanation was given. Our next room the carpets were still damp but we were exhausted so dealt w it. Tried to inquire again about what nice rooms are available as so far the rooms in the old part of the hotel are damp, smelly, and… Read more
We are staying here right now. Already had to move rooms once because the carpets were wet. No idea why and no explanation was given. Our next room the carpets were still damp but we were exhausted so dealt w it. Tried to inquire again about what nice rooms are available as so far the rooms in the old part of the hotel are damp, smelly, and extremely noisy. The staff is only helpful in the sense that they do their jobs but I wouldn’t say that they are overly helpful in a sense that they want you to enjoy your time here. Offers of paying several hundred more per night were mentioned but no idea what that gets you. The room is quite expensive already being on the beach. Im not sure I’ve ever had a room as small as this. It’s a queen ocean view and there is barely enough room for the bed and two people. Not much else. And we don’t even have a lot of luggage. The noise is also a huge problem. The windows are single pane and sound as if they’re open even tho they are not. While we do have an ocean view that’s a huge negative as the noise from people just talking is enough to keep you up. Much less when the beach fills up and kids are screaming, etc. There’s also music during the day and evenings so the room doesn’t really get quite much before midnight. Don’t plan on napping here. Suffice to say we are not happy with our choice and at this price point expected much much higher. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location - but some issues to address.

Jul 3, 2025 barb777 Chicago, Illinois

Very beautiful hotel and beach bar area. The rocking chairs are a nice touch - when you can actually find an open one. The room was average size, but our lanai in the diamond wing was huge! Very comfortable furniture and an amazing view. The staff was very nice and the food was very good at the beach/pool bar. Unfortunately, the hotel is under… Read more
Very beautiful hotel and beach bar area. The rocking chairs are a nice touch - when you can actually find an open one. The room was average size, but our lanai in the diamond wing was huge! Very comfortable furniture and an amazing view. The staff was very nice and the food was very good at the beach/pool bar. Unfortunately, the hotel is under construction, and the signage to find the registration area is non existent. Very frustrating to have to hunt down the registration desk after a long flight. While our balcony was terrific, it was filthy. There were dirty kleenexes on the floor and the furniture was dirty, which was not appealing. Housekeeping definitely needs to get some better training. The music entertainment in the lobby in the evening was really good and the location is perfect. You can walk to so much-restaurants, shopping, other hotels. If you want to get a chair by the pool - good luck. If you aren't out there very early, you have to troll around and wait for someone to leave. But, like many pools, sadly, people drop a towel and disappear for hours, which is so rude. Or, you can pay alot to sit on a chair in a small, sandy area, or pay even more for a cabana - but those were full everyday, so that wasn't an option. The pool area is not very spacious, so not alot of space for more chairs. The pool is just ok, a rectangle, nothing special. While there, it was full of unsupervised kids yelling and jumping in from the sides repeatedly. The staff never stepped in at all. I only got kicked and hit by one of them once, which wasn't bad, considering....the parents were close by but did nothing. The bell staff was great and very helpful getting taxis for us. I might stay there again just because of the location, but for the price, I would expect all of the room's areas to be very clean, for the pool staff to ensure all guests were able to enjoy the pool and for enough pool chairs for the guests who would like to enjoy the sunshine. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent stay! Would definitely stay here again!

Jul 2, 2025 Voyager13951113674 California

The Westin Moana surf Rider is a beautiful historic hotel that is perfectly situated on the Waikiki strip. All of our interactions with staff throughout our stay from the valet to the front desk and even housekeeping were extremely pleasant. Staff members were always friendly and courteous, and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was… Read more
The Westin Moana surf Rider is a beautiful historic hotel that is perfectly situated on the Waikiki strip. All of our interactions with staff throughout our stay from the valet to the front desk and even housekeeping were extremely pleasant. Staff members were always friendly and courteous, and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was enjoyable. Though The hotel is currently undergoing renovations, it did not in any way affect our stay there. Not only is this hotel perfectly situated on the Waikiki strip to give guests easy and walkable access to all of the shops and entertainment, it is also right on the Waikiki Beach. It is also only a quick five minute walk from the blue note and Cirque du Soleil, which are to of the most popular venues for entertainment on the strip. The veranda offers a beautiful view of the beach along with a morning breakfast buffet and afternoon high tea. The pool side bar area is shaded by a giant banyan tree and is peaceful and relaxing to sit at. The beach is just steps away from the pool and bar area. The rooms are a little small and dated, however, this is to be expected of a historical hotel, and the rooms are still very well cleaned and up-kept and offer beautiful views of the beach or fun views of the strip. If you are looking for ultra modern and upgraded resorts, this is likely not the place for you, however, if you love beautiful and iconic historic buildings, you will absolutely love this hotel. Overall, this hotel gets top marks for looks, class, staff, amenities, and location. I will definitely be staying here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Stay here!

Jul 2, 2025 carnivalcruiselover Phoenix, Arizona

Excellent stay if the beach and location are important to you. It’s the only property with its own beach access. Normally when I stay at a hotel I don’t find myself “engaged” that much with the staff. For various we seemed, to utilize the hospitality services. Everyone was amazing. We spent a significant amount of time at the bar for our meals and… Read more
Excellent stay if the beach and location are important to you. It’s the only property with its own beach access. Normally when I stay at a hotel I don’t find myself “engaged” that much with the staff. For various we seemed, to utilize the hospitality services. Everyone was amazing. We spent a significant amount of time at the bar for our meals and the staff there were awesome. Very attentive. I had a service issue that was entirety my fault and the front desk was quick to offer a resolution that went above and beyond my expectations. I mentioned something about extra lotion to room attendant and she went above and beyond when it was not expected. Towel service folks overly friendly too. Management knows what they are doing here and I wouldn’t stay anywhere else. Drinks can get pricy at $18 each but you’re on vacation, and it’s Hawaii . Killer breakfast buffet but a little pricey for breakfast. The view was amazing. Noise isn’t as much of a problem as people make it out to be, we were on street side but I just loved how quick you can get to the beach without navigating elevator wait times. Rooms are small but that’s to be expected for a historic property loaded in charm. I just loved sitting in the rocking chairs looking at the ocean. We had a late flight and I wanted a room to shower but wanted to redeem points. To accommodate my poi t balance, we stayed at the Sheraton directly across street for 6 hours. All I can say, while it was nice and clean, it was not the Westin! The elevator wait times there were highly frustrating. It met my needs but you don’t go from greatness to good. Kudos to management for a job well done at the Westin. We’ll be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very hectic but beautiful

Jun 16, 2025 Jillian H Charleston, West Virginia

This is a beautiful property but be prepared for it to be busy and noisy. Hardly any room at the beach on property and I would not call this a relaxing stay. Good location though to be able to walk to shopping and restaurants. Overall I would stay here again but be aware of how busy it will be