Hotel Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa(5 stars)

2365 Kalakaua Ave Show map

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21 hotel reviews

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  • Hotel in general
    5.1
  • Room
    4.8
  • Service
    4.6
  • Location
    5.9
  • Food and Drinks
    5.4
  • Sport & entertain
    4.2
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Jens
A couple of days rich
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • City break
  • November 2012
Moana surfrider is right on waikiki with a view of the 'diamond head '. On arrival you are directly with a chain decorated. Rooms from 3:00 p. m. obtainable. Very good check-in. The lobby is very spacious. The stairs to the top floor (don't worry, there are enough lifts), almost only of japanese and korean newly weds in devaluate from the minute the fabulous use. In the evening there was also always piano music. Naturally only for the, who like it. Facing the street there is a porch with rocking chairs, the constantly from the older guests were occupied. ... The pool quite small, but since directly the beach not a problem. Annoying here not enough chairs available and the neighbour is again directly on the skin. The few chairs are almost all with towels paralysed. Speaking of towels, always nice the key production, so that you also get. The turquoise water is, in fact, milky by the many coral lime. Until the knee in the water and feet you know not. Was for me however not so problematic. Our room was in the old building from colonial. It was clean, the bathroom newer. But it was too small. In the five days did our things only through the room, not enough counter space was available. The breakfast was excellent. There is a wonderful buffet, which quickly refilled. But also quickly broke. The service was everywhere in the house outstanding. read more
  • Room
    4.3
    Size of the bathroom
    5.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    5.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    5.0
    Size of the room
    2.0
  • Gastronomy
    6.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    6.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    6.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    6.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    6.0
  • Service
    4.8
    Competence (handling complaints)
    6.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    6.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    6.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    1.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    5.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    5.0
  • Hotel
    5.5
    Condition of the Hotel
    5.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
  • Location
    6.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    6.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    6.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    6.0
    Other leisure activities available
    6.0
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Elisabeth
star hotel with 2 star service
  • Hotel not recommended
  • Friends
  • Translated
  • Other stay
  • May 2012
For a 5 star hotel i had more cleanliness, service and efficiency expected. However the location is great, the beach directly behind the hotel. The banyanbaum in the garden is wonderful! read more
  • Room
    2.0
    Size of the bathroom
    3.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    1.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    2.0
    Size of the room
    2.0
  • Gastronomy
    3.3
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    4.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    3.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    3.0
  • Service
    3.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    3.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    3.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    3.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    3.0
  • Hotel
    2.8
    Family friendliness
    2.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    4.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    3.0
    Disabled-friendly
    2.0
  • Location
    6.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    6.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    6.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    6.0
    Other leisure activities available
    6.0
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Birthe
fine hotel with Southern States- charm
  • Recommended hotel
  • Families
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • January 2012
First of all I must say, that the whole review on a rooms in the main building applies. The room in the diamond blades, which gave us the upgrade was talks up, we have rejected by return. The rooms are probably exactly old as the whole hotel, in addition the rooms small and musty. The only positive is the balcony with a spectacular view of the see. In accordance with the move we were given a wonderful large rooms with new bathroom. Unfortunately the view really not ideal. The huge large Banyan tree blocked the view of the see and ... some of the rooms have solely small mini- holes, which is not even open. the pool, the beach and the beach bar area is always overcrowded. The fight for one of the few loungers by the pool a bit annoying, but we daily won. The small hotel's own beach section is exactly busy as the rest of the beach of Waikiki and here you have as a hotel guest for the beach chairs and the umbrellas beds. in the middle the hustle and bustle of Waikiki, the hotel is a wonderful oasis. Both at the pool bar, as well as in the hotel lobby there are almost always live music, Hawaii pleasantly surprised inside hula dancing, in the rocking chairs on the front porch in front of the hotel. Guests from all world the hustle and bustle of watching. read more
  • Room
    6.0
    Size of the bathroom
    6.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    6.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    6.0
    Size of the room
    6.0
  • Gastronomy
    6.0
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    6.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    6.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    6.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    6.0
  • Service
    4.7
    Competence (handling complaints)
    6.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    3.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    5.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    4.0
    Quality of the beach
    4.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    4.0
  • Hotel
    6.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    6.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    6.0
  • Location
    6.0
    Proximity to shopping areas
    6.0
    Distance to the beach
    6.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    6.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    6.0
    Other leisure activities available
    6.0
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Heike & Jörg
More expected
  • Hotel not recommended
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • June 2011
The choice of the room is crucial for a peaceful holiday, who want to spend a good room must but also very much money. We have chosen us for a middle room (price level). In the historical part with sea view. this was gigantic. The room was very small, no place to open a suitcase, let alone it is possible to leave, no balcony, Windows leaked, therefore very noisy and did only a small gap wide open. No possibility to hang up wet things, the bathroom was very small. No-go for a hotel of this category. Stand in line for ... the breakfast, we have passed on it, are enough in the area. Beach was very narrow, crowded, is of course much to see, rich, beautiful, cool, crazy, etc. seawater flooded the beach often at high tide and high waves. 80% Japanese, many weddings, stretch limos and photographers, busy and noisy. if you need it, please, I would it not once again. read more
  • Room
    3.3
    Size of the bathroom
    3.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    4.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    3.0
    Size of the room
    3.0
  • Service
    4.0
    Competence (handling complaints)
    4.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    4.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    5.0
    Staff's knowledge of foreign language
    3.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    3.3
    Quality of the beach
    4.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    3.0
    Leisure activities (e.g. sauna, tennis, entertainment, etc.)
    3.0
  • Hotel
    4.8
    Family friendliness
    4.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    5.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    5.0
    Disabled-friendly
    5.0
  • Location
    5.4
    Proximity to shopping areas
    6.0
    Distance to the beach
    6.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    5.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    5.0
    Other leisure activities available
    5.0
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Daniel
great honeymoon hotel
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Other stay
  • May 2011
The Westin moana surf rider is one of the topaddresses in Honolulu and is because of its historic architecture of a landmark of the city! The treditionsreiche luxury hotel is about 100 years old, the historical flair will feel you today in every corner! A absolute dream hotel! Next to the elegant main building, in which the best (and most expensive) rooms are, there were two adjoining Hochhaustürme, the outside rather ugly are, but inside also luxurious rooms offer. The hotel building group A wonderful inner courtyard, the to the beach that is open and one of the oldest and ... largest the banyan trees is available. To streetsand on the courtyard side, the hotel is a timber surround with armcharis and swing chairs, in the traditional southern style! all hotel areas are very clean and in the best condition. read more
  • Room
    6.0

    we had a room in the adjoining tower, but with a fantastic view of the Waikiki beach! The rooms are huge and luxurious, nearly all with large balcony facing the ocean. The room has all the usual facilities, it wasn't missing anything. Very large and clean bathroom, with bathrobe and slippers. Cleanliness and condition on the whole room was top. Especially we were delighted by the very large and indescribable comfortable bed!

  • Gastronomy
    6.0

    It is a very beautiful restaurant in the inner courtyard the area of the hotel, in the morning breakfast is served for lunch and evenings warm food is offered. We only ate breakfast used, but absolutely top was! Next to the ambiance (you can sit on the veranda directly on the sea) is the selection of food was very good, additional similar to the buffet breakfast selection you can order other meals, the freshly prepared shall, as for example fresh waffles or pancakes. Furthermore there is a bar in the inner courtyard, in the evenings often live band typical Hawaiian music plays, as well as a pool bar.

  • Service
    6.0

    Great service, we have only good experiences made. The staff were at any time helpful, friendly and always very accommodating. Cleaning of the rooms top! As additional service at the lobby containers with chilled, homemade and daily changing fresh drinks. Great is also, that you as a guest for moana all hotel facilities at the halekulani hotels mitbenutzten, the almost directly next to it is located.

  • Sport & Entertainment
    5.0

    To the general leisure opportunities I can't say much, since we didn't spend much of it used have. There is free Internet access on the whole part of the hotel by Wi-Fi (free of charge), as well as a few small shops in the adjoining hotel Towers. There was no entertainment as far as we could tell apart from live music in the evening no. Child club or disco does not give it also, which but also the clientele of the hotel would. the hotel pool is located in a very nice indoor garden immediate at the beach, is however really small, the immediate near to the beach but absolutely no problem is. For hotel guests there is free beach towels, as well as beach chairs by the pool. The Waikiki beach is one of the most beautiful beaches America, at the level of the hotel, it is a little narrow, but after a few meters very wide and wonderful with numerous palms. Water is crystal clear and clean!

  • Hotel
    6.0

    The Westin moana surf rider is one of the topaddresses in Honolulu and is because of its historic architecture of a landmark of the city! The treditionsreiche luxury hotel is about 100 years old, the historical flair will feel you today in every corner! A absolute dream hotel! Next to the elegant main building, in which the best (and most expensive) rooms are, there were two adjoining Hochhaustürme, the outside rather ugly are, but inside also luxurious rooms offer. The hotel building group A wonderful inner courtyard, the to the beach that is open and one of the oldest and largest the banyan trees is available. To streetsand on the courtyard side, the hotel is a timber surround with armcharis and swing chairs, in the traditional southern style! all hotel areas are very clean and in the best condition.

  • Location
    6.0

    the hotel lies in the first beach row directly on Waikiki beach, from hotel pool within a few steps directly into the sea! Perfect! The location of the hotel is also in other Respects ideal, it's located in the middle in the center Waikikis, within easy reach of the shops and restaurants of the city. Downtown Honolulu is the trolley approximately 20 minutes on foot, on foot this distance is not recommendable, as the very is dragging on. But there is directly in front of the hotel a trolley station, from where you everywhere anywhere in the city, even on the Diamond Head!

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Archived reviews

These are not counted into the current average review rating, as the journey took place more than 25 months ago, or the hotel has completely changed.
Peter
This is Hawaii 100per centto be recommended archived
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Other stay
  • August 2010
Top-the oldest hotel on Waikiki Beachbut alsothe best part of this is pure southern style in Hawaiibuilt the staff areabsolutelyfriendlyandthe hotel is very cleanif Hawaii then moana surf rider 100% recommended. Every dayCouplesin the hotelwe found thatgreatbut notdisturbingwe were on our honeymoon and it was nice to look at. Foodin the restaurantwasgreatbut pricey but our restaurant was the cheesecake factoryabout 200 meters away price and performancethere were perfect. If I ever go to Hawaii will then go back to this hotel. read more
  • Room
    6.0

    Hada perfect room with a view of the sea

  • Gastronomy
    5.0

    Food was very good butpricewise very expensive

  • Service
    6.0

    nice staffand goodroom service

  • Sport & Entertainment
    6.0

    Poolvery cleanalwaystowelsand chairs

  • Hotel
    6.0

    Top-the oldest hotel on Waikiki Beachbut alsothe best part of this is pure southern style in Hawaiibuilt the staff areabsolutelyfriendlyandthe hotel is very cleanif Hawaii then moana surf rider 100% recommended. Every dayCouplesin the hotelwe found thatgreatbut notdisturbingwe were on our honeymoon and it was nice to look at. Foodin the restaurantwasgreatbut pricey but our restaurant was the cheesecake factoryabout 200 meters away price and performancethere were perfect. If I ever go to Hawaii will then go back to this hotel.

  • Location
    6.0

    Right on the beach from here, everything could easily be reached very centrally located.

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Chris
Great hotel with best beach location archived
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Translated
  • Beach holiday
  • June 2010
The rider is a surf moana hotel. We had a room with a view of the sea in the oldest part of the hotel. The view is simple dreamlike, because the hotel right on the beach. The beach at Waikiki itself is very nice but also very crowded, because it is not very wide. You can find more information on the hotel's own beach section Rent beach chairs, which was very comfortable and unfortunately rather expensive ($40 per day) is. read more
  • Room
    4.3
    Size of the bathroom
    4.0
    Cleanliness & linen change
    5.0
    Room amenities (TV, balcony, safe, etc.)
    4.0
    Size of the room
    4.0
  • Gastronomy
    5.3
    Atmosphere & furnishings
    5.0
    Quality of food and drinks
    6.0
    Overall cleanliness in the restaurant and in the dining areas
    5.0
    Variety of food and drinks
    5.0
  • Service
    5.0
    Reception, check-in & check-out
    5.0
    Friendliness and helpfulness
    5.0
  • Sport & Entertainment
    5.5
    Quality of the beach
    6.0
    Overall condition of the pool area
    5.0
  • Hotel
    5.0
    Condition of the Hotel
    5.0
    General cleanliness of the different areas
    5.0
  • Location
    5.8
    Proximity to shopping areas
    6.0
    Restaurants & bars in the area
    6.0
    Distance to the beach
    6.0
    Transportation connection and available excursions
    5.0
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Victor
Central location smack on Waikiki Beach archived
  • Recommended hotel
  • Couples
  • Beach holiday
  • March 2006
Impeccable, old style hotel with all modern amenities. Waikiki is at your doorstep, much of it can be reached on foot. Otherwise there is a (free) trolley to go from one end to the other. read more
  • Room
    6.0

    Many of the rooms fairly large and in very good condition. Windows old-fashioned. AC, TV (no German), minibar, coffee machine. Rooms spotless: bath/shower, hair dryer, bathrobe, iron and ironing board. Washing machines and dryers in basement.

  • Gastronomy
    5.0

    Beach bar tends to provide fast food, moderate prices. First-class restaurant expensive. Everything is immaculate.

  • Service
    6.0

    Sorry to be monotonous, but everything is excellent. Friendly reception, housekeeping as it should be, requests fulfilled if possible.

  • Sport & Entertainment
    6.0

    Water sports: swimming, snorkeling, surfing. Clean beach. Small pool. Beach towels provided. In USA no changing rooms, use restroom (disabled if vacant).

  • Hotel
    6.0

    Impeccable, old style hotel with all modern amenities. Waikiki is at your doorstep, much of it can be reached on foot. Otherwise there is a (free) trolley to go from one end to the other.

  • Location
    6.0

    Right on the beach with a wonderful courtyard shaded by a Banyan tree, with beach bar and stage where Hawaiian music is played every evening to the hula dancing of a beautiful Hawaiian. Shopping all around, stores galore, restaurants galore, entertainment everywhere, excursions. Airport transfer reasonable prices. Airport transfer time roughly 30 minutes.

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