Please note that our lobby and guest services desk is accessible via stairs only. Credit card is required for incidental charges at check-in. Amenity fees are waived! Feel at home in Waikiki! Experience spacious guest rooms, cozy pillow-top beds, and soft cotton linens with handmade Italian duvet comforters for your best night of sleep yet. All rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking. Our Classic King room features a 4-post bed and outdoor lanai to let you view the happenings of Waikiki. Charming and one-of-a-kind, The Equus is Waikīkī’s last family-owned and operated boutique hotel offering true Hawaiian hospitality at an unbeatable price. Reminiscent of Hawaii’s paniolo history, the hotel and its rooms are designed with an equestrian flair and furnished with antique east-Asian decor. While a rare, quiet getaway in Waikīkī, guests will discover there’s plenty to do nearby, whether it’s shopping and dining at Ala Moana, one of the nation’s largest shopping malls, spending the day in the sun at Magic Island Beach Park, or sailing at the nearby Ala Wai marina. We also encourage our guests to make the beautiful drive to our sister property, Hawai’i Polo Club up on the North Shore, to watch the seasonal polo matches, take polo lessons, or enjoy a spectacular horseback trail ride. Comfortable, timeless, and personable, The Equus is truly a hidden gem in the heart of Honolulu. Guestroom Amenities include: - NO Amenity Fee! - High-speed Wifi - Housekeeping (on request due to COVID-19) - Ultra-quiet split-air conditioning - Mid-sized stainless steel refrigerator w/freezer - Keurig coffee & tea maker - Flat-screen LCD HDTV - Earth Tempo biodegradable bath amenities - Bluetooth enabled clock radio - In-room safe - Telephone w/free local & toll-free calls - Hair dryer - Iron & ironing board Property Amenities and Services include: - 2 complimentary drinks at check-in (redeemable at The Paniolo Bar & Café) - 2 complimentary tickets to our sister property Hawai’i Polo Club (available during season only) - 24-hour guest services desk - Outdoor pool and cabana - Complimentary pool/beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas - Paniolo Bar & Café with Friday night entertainment The Equus is located in central Honolulu at the junction of Waikiki and Ala Moana. Get the best of both worlds by staying close to the happenings of both of Honolulu’s most popular neighborhoods! Take a short walk to Ala Moana for world-class shopping and dining or head to the beach—Ala Moana Beach Park or Waikiki Beach, your choice! Take a boat cruise at Ala Wai Marina across the street or if you have an event to attend, we’re closely located to Hawai’i Convention Center. Parking is located below the building at $30 plus tax per night. Reservations are not required, but stalls limited and are on a first come, first-serve basis. Although it is first come, first-serve, we do have extra stalls in the gated garage next door, so if there is nothing immediately available in the parking below us, our guest service team may guide you next door to another secure spot. In the rare occurrence parking is full, other options for parking in the area are off property and at your own risk. Neighborhood parking behind the hotel on Ala Wai Blvd, Hobron lane, or Lipe’epe’e St. are the best options for overnight. These are densely populated areas and it’s best to try and find parking before 4pm. Across the street from us behind the Red Lobster is a secure self-parking lot that charges around $20/night. We want to share this information just in case our lot is full and that there are options both accessible and in easy walking distance. Bicycles supplied by the states’ Biki program are also located downstairs near the street at an additional charge. Front desk open 24 hours. CC required at checkin The Paniolo Bar & Cafe located in the lobby. Café by day, smooth saloon at night, join us at The Paniolo Bar & Cafe for the best libations and unique creations. The Paniolo Bar & Cafe: 7am to 10pm Enjoy Hand-crafted Artisan Coffee and Tea made with Love and Aloha located in the heart of Waikiki’s Upper West Side at the lobby of the Equus Hotel. The Paniolo is a gathering place for hotel guests as well as for other Waikiki visitors, locals, and visitor industry employees who are looking for creative drinks and a relaxed gathering place. The lounge’s design is by Becca Dailey, who has won awards for her work in the hotel. In addition to bar stools sporting saddles, there will be poolside and cabana seating for approximately 30 guests. Kelly Jeffers, well-known for his creative libations as Bar Manager at Mud Hen Water in Kaimuki, serves as Beverage Consultant. With his expertise, the creative concoctions utilize use many local products from Hawaiian distilleries and breweries. The beverage menu offers creative cocktails featuring an equestrian theme, such as the Broken Saddle and Paniolo Punch.