MOANA SURFRIDER,
A WESTIN RESORT & SPA
Our Resort Report

OUR thoughts on Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Kalakaua Avenue, Waikiki
You simply cannot find a better location on Waikiki Beach, after all, this was the original major hotel, (opened in 1901), on the famous beach, so they had the pick of all the locations!  The Moana Hotel was a charming, gracious hotel built in the days when all guests arrived in Hawaii by ship.  It retains all the glamour and charm of this bygone era with its soaring columns and gorgeous old-world comfort, while also having moved with the times with regard to facilities and services.  The Moana Hotel was built around a huge beach-side Banyan Tree which still exists and today’s guests still enjoy the shade and ambience of the hotel’s wide verandas overlooking the banyan tree and the afternoon teas and the pleasant nightly entertainment under and around this famous old tree. Of course, there are now many more dining options in the hotel.  In addition guests have access to Starwood’s “Stay at One, Dine at All” program offer where guests at Moana Surfrider can enjoy dining, shows, oceanfront entertainment options, fitness center, and spa at Sheraton Waikiki, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani and The Royal Hawaiian and simply sign the charges back to their room.

At Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, enjoy the Heavenly Spa (which is one of only 20 in the entire world), a 24-hour fitness centre and a great deal more, but there’s nothing quite as pleasant as sitting on one of the rocking chairs on the front porch of the hotel and rocking gently while watching the passing action on Kalakaua Avenue. Adding to the charm, the lawn on the beach side of the Diamond Wing and the historic hotel lobby are favourite locations for weddings and it’s not uncommon to see bridal parties coming and going as you check in - especially during the afternoons and evenings.

It’s also hard to beat the experience of taking “High Tea” on the oceanfront veranda or sipping a tropical cocktail under the Moana Surfrider’s ancient banyan tree as the sun sets over Waikiki Beach. 

Daily Resort Charge. 
Currently US$42.00 plus tax of 17.962% per room per day. The Daily Resort Charge is compulsory, is automatically added to your room account and payable direct to the resort. The Resort Charge includes the following resort services:
● Wifi Premium access in guestrooms and public areas
● MiFi Rental - unlimited high-speed internet on Island 
      (1 MiFi per room per stay)
● Complimentary one day rental of GoPro Camera.
     (1 per stay per room)
● Yoga in front of the Moana Surfrider and Yoga Nidra Meditation
● Daily Cultural Activities including: 
     lei making, ukulele lessons, morning ocean ritual, historical hotel tour and hula lessons.
● Moana Shopping Tote Bag (one per stay per room)

Your Accommodation Options
The original (1901) Moana Hotel accommodation building is now known as The Banyan Wing. In the Banyan Wing, the beautiful, historic rooms are generally smaller and most do not have a lanai/balcony.  The Diamond Wing to the east of the Banyan Wing has bigger rooms with a small lanai on the ocean-facing rooms. The Tower to the west offers spacious, modern rooms with a bigger lanai. Interconnecting rooms (where available) may be pre-booked and guaranteed for an additional nightly charge.

Room Categories  (In ascending order of tariff)
 Historic Banyan Rooms:
These rooms are between 21m² and 25m² in size and face Kalakaua Avenue.  The bathrooms have a corner shower.  A feature is the day bed–style couch under the shuttered window.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed.
Additional Bedding:  No additional bedding accommodated.

 Tower City Rooms:
26-32m² in size with a decent-sized lanai facing north and north-west over the city.  The lanai is big enough to hold 2 sun-loungers. Bathroom has a combined bath and shower.
Maximum Occupancy: 5 guests (Maximum 3 guests in rooms with 1 King Bed)
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed or 2 Standard Double Beds
Additional Bedding:  A Rollaway Bed may be added.
A cot for a baby may be added subject to room maximum occupancy policy.

 Historic Banyan Deluxe Rooms:
Bigger in size than the Historic Banyan Rooms with a little  more seating area under the shuttered windows. The bathrooms have a corner shower.  Maximum Occupancy: 4 guests (Maximum 3 guests in rooms with 1 King Bed)
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed or 2 Standard Double Beds
Additional Bedding:  A Rollaway Bed may be added.
A cot for a baby may be added subject to room maximum occupancy policy.

 Tower Partial Ocean View Rooms:
Tower Partial Ocean View Rooms are located on the western side of The Tower and generally face the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort which is next door.  There is a partial ocean view from the spacious lanai.  Room size is 32m².  Bathroom has a combined shower and bath and washlet (combined toilet/bidet).
Maximum Occupancy: 5 guests (Maximum 3 guests in rooms with 1 King Bed)
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed or 2 Standard Double Beds
Additional Bedding:  A Rollaway Bed may be added.
A cot for a baby may be added subject to room maximum occupancy policy.

Historic Banyan Ocean Rooms:
Similar to the Historic Banyan Rooms which face Kalakaua Avenue, but all the Ocean Rooms give guests the iconic view of the ocean or the beach, the Banyan Tree and courtyard. The majority of Historic Banyan Ocean Rooms do not have a balcony.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 guests
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed.
Additional Bedding:  No additional bedding accommodated.

 Diamond Ocean Front Rooms:
Very nice rooms on the ocean frontage of the Diamond Tower with exceptional Waikiki Beach and ocean views.  Approximately 30m² in size including a lovely little Juliet Balcony facing the beach and the ocean. Most bathrooms have a walk-in shower. The Diamond Building of the Moana Surfrider Hotel is the last hotel building on this eastern end of Waikiki Beach and there is a very pleasant beach vibe to be enjoyed from these rooms.
Maximum Occupancy: 5 guests (Maximum 3 guests in rooms with 1 King Bed)
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed or 2 Standard Double Beds
Additional Bedding:  A Rollaway Bed may be added.
A cot for a baby may be added subject to room maximum occupancy policy.

 Tower Ocean Rooms:
Tower Ocean Rooms are 32m² and are located on both sides of Tower Wing.  These rooms may be near the front of The Tower on lower floors or further back on higher floors. All have a spacious side-on balcony and all enjoy ocean views from their positions in The Tower. Bathrooms have a combined shower/bath and washlet (combined toilet/bidet).
Maximum Occupancy: 5 guests (Maximum 3 guests in rooms with 1 King Bed)
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed or 2 Standard Double Beds
Additional Bedding:  A Rollaway Bed may be added.
A cot for a baby may be added subject to room maximum occupancy policy.

Getting to and from Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
We will provide a coach or private car arrival/departure transfer from/to Honolulu International Airport to Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa as required/agreed.

The “Waikiki Trolleys” and “TheBus” services heading eastward pick-up almost directly outside the hotel on Kalakaua Avenue.

From here, it is an easy walk to the Honolulu Zoo and the Aquarium and, of course, you are right in the heart of the Waikiki action when you stay at this historic hotel.

Kids Policy
 Kids Stay Free
Children 17 years of age and under sharing with at least 1 paying adult/parent are accommodated free of charge when utilising existing bedding, subject to room maximum occupancy policies. 
Cots for babies are provided free of charge, subject to room maximum occupancy policies.


Check-in/Check Out
Check In Time: 3:00pm
Check Out Time: 11:00am
For guests arriving prior to official check-in time, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa will accommodate guests as rooms become available.  Luggage will be stored until the room is available for guests to check in.


Travel Insurance is recommended
OUR Specialists can advise on all aspects of travel insurance

All information shown is subject to change without notice.