Legendary Moana Surfrider. Known as "the first lady of Waikiki," the oceanfront Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach... more »
Legendary Moana Surfrider. Known as "the first lady of Waikiki," the oceanfront Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach combines turn-of the-century Victorian elegance with modern amenities. Located in the heart of Waikiki, we are a short walk from shopping, dining, and attractions. Restore, Recharge, and Renew. Retreat to the shade of our historic banyan tree, splash around the pool and ocean, or recharge at our WestinWORKOUT® Gym. Soothe body and mind at our Heavenly Spa by Westin?, a serene sanctuary set amidst a true tropical paradise on Waikiki Beach. Experience a Hawaiian Tradition. Enjoy Hawaii as smart and sophisticated travelers have since 1901. Recent renovations have revitalized all 795 guest rooms and suites, many of which offer spectacular ocean views as well as the signature Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath.
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For a luxurious resort complete with picturesque beaches, look no further then the Moana Surfrider Resort Creating an impressive experience, the lovely Moana Surfrider Resort surrounds its guests with style, service and local area entertainment.
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In 1901, the "First Lady of Waikiki" made her debut in high society as the first true resort to rise on what quickly became the world's most famous beach. With this rich heritage and stately decor, Moana Surfrider has now transformed into a Westin Resort.. This classic Waikiki landmark has maintained its refined presence. Yet, as a Westin, it has become a sanctuary of relaxation - a place where you can be at your best.. Set against a backdrop of sparkling waters and turquoise sky, Moana Surfrider is the picture of luxury and relaxation. The rooms integrate classic design with modern furniture. Westin's Heavenly Bed, Heavenly Bath, flat screen TV's, fine linens and other amenities set a new standard of comfort.. There are plenty of things to do and places to do it! Take your sense of well being to a new level at the Westin Workout. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment, our fitness center will inspire you - easing the mind as you invigorate the body.. In mid 2008, our Heavenly Spa will open as the first of its kind on the Waikiki beachfront. Indulge in 14 different treatment rooms including two couple's massage rooms where you can soothe mind, body and spirit.. Westin Kid's Club will provide personalized attention to the younger members of your family. Children will be able to participate in a number of enriching activities including hikes to the top of Diamond Head, trips to the Honolulu Zoo, The Bishop Museum and more..
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unless you have TONS of cash and don't mind a filthy bathroom and tiny room with a great view.
My husband and I stayed here for the last 6 nights of our honeymoon. Even with a STEEP discount the hotel was an abomination. Beautiful from the outside? Very. FABULOUS view? Yes. But the room was horrible. It smelled, the bathroom smelled like piss, the shower drain was clogged the first half of the stay so we showered in inches of filthy water, the AC came on and off despite turning it off and was so loud we couldn't sleep.
Additionally, we made a few phone calls from the room, about 60 minutes worth over 6 nights. For calls to the continental u.s. we were charged upwards of $11 DOLLARS A MINUTE. NO WHERE in the room were these fees stated (and as we had just come from a LUXURY resort in Maui, we figured they wouldn't charge much different.)
The hotel ended up overdrafting my credit card for $2,500 (about $700 of phone charges plus charging us full price for the room when we had booked with a big discount). I couldn't use my card for the last week of my trip, and as we are not from the U.S. my other credit card would not work in Hawaii. I was eventually refunded the excess charges (MONTHS later) due to our complaining about the room quality once my credit card was overdrafted, but it still soured the end of our trip.
Stayed in this hotel over Thanksgiving 2008 - my third time at Moana Surfrider. First couple of times were outstanding! Old world charm with great service and ambiance.
My most recent stay was something I would rather forget. Room...
56 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
This was my first stay at the Moana since it has changed management to Westin. The hotel is still beautiful, although not as lavishly decorated for Christmas as it was last year. I had requested a room in the Diamond Head wing, which we had previously. I was told by the front desk that we were upgraded to the Tower Wing, which I could not fully comprehend since the cost of the Oceanfront Diamond Wing room was the priciest of non-suite guest rooms. Neither the Tower room nor its lanai was as large as the room we occupied in the Diamond Wing last year, so where the upgrade comes in, I don't know. We did have some issues with the hotel this time, calling the front desk and having the phone ring more than a dozen times without being picked up, but the worst was the construction noise during the day. The front desk staff and their attitude has definitely changed since last year. We didn't feel that sense of Aloha, but more of a bother, and this with no other guests at the front desk. The lei greeting still remains, but they replaced the delicious guava juice with a lemongrass drink that was not to my taste. Room amenities were very good, the coffee maker and refrigerator free of charge were nice additions, especially the refrigerator that was a nice sized hotel room refrig and thankfully no mini-bar. The rooms were recently renovated and everything was new, including the large screen plasma TV. Housekeeping was timely and the room was always clean and neat when we would come back to our room in the afternoon. I couldn't see the point though of having the closet in the bathroom. Service at the pool bar was fantastic as well as the evening entertainment. When I arrived home, I did snail mail the new hotel manager and voiced my concerns and received an email from his executive assistant offering me two nights compensation on a future visit in the wing that I prefer. We've spoken by phone and she has been nothing but gracious, so I still have to give the Moana an excellent rating. If something is wrong, they will fix it. My anniversary this time was also noted on the reservation and never acknowledged; last year we received a bottle of champagne and a note from the manager. I love Hawaii, I love Waikiki and even though I experienced several problems, I still love the Moana.
This was my first stay at the Moana
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Posted Aug 01, 2008
Excellent
This was my first stay at the Moana since it has changed management to Westin. The hotel is still beautiful, although not as lavishly decorated for Christmas as it was last year. I had requested a room in the Diamond Head wing, which we had...
The hotel is absolutely beautiful; the
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Posted Jul 03, 2008
Excellent
The hotel is absolutely beautiful; the lobby, the courtyard, the front porch, all amazing. However, the room was very disappointing. It was not at all what we were expecting, and did not live up to its description. While the bed was comfortable, and ...
The first room we were given was not
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Posted Jun 30, 2008
Okay
The first room we were given was not acceptable, too small, dark and did not even have a chest of drawers. We upgraded at additional cost and this room was very pleasant. The only feature that was inconvenient feature was the closet was in the...
I will choose another "cheaper" hotel
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Posted Jun 11, 2008
Good
I will choose another "cheaper" hotel next time. Expensiev is not usually the best. The room is so small and the couple live next to us they fight every night. Therefore, I can't sleep well during the night. But I like the location of this hotel and ...
Well the service was great. The view from you're room is so beautiful, the only thing that doesn't seem too great is the money. Lot's of money. The people there are nice and kind. And it's great to bring the kids, and to enjoy a...
My husband and I just returned home after celebrating our 34th anniversary by staying at the Moana Surfrider. The Old World charm was magnificent and the service we received was perfect, which gave it "character" not seen anywhere else. Just ...
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