This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Celebrate the best of Honolulu at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach. Widely known as the "First Lady of Waikiki," our historic Oahu hotel first opened its doors in 1901 and offers a See More American Express Unveils Refreshed Centurion Lounge Experience in Seattle, Delta Air Lines Plans to Make Sky Clubs More Exclusive, Oneworld Partners American and British Airways Open JFK Terminal 8, United Airlines Opens Grab-and-Go Fly Club in Denver, United VIPs Get Escorts in Jaguar Electric SUVs, Experts Agree: Alcohol Should Stay Off Aircraft. Halekulani vs Royal Hawaiian vs Moana Surfrider? THIS SUB IS CLOSED. Thanks for all your help, trying to create a nice relaxing romantic couple of weeks away and all your help with this has been greatly appreciated. I didn't think the rooms were too outdated and didn't have any problems leaving stuff around the room. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-105370842', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Halekulani was more than my in-laws wanted to spend. Thank you for that! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Check ourHot Dealsfor the latest offers. But I'd be willing to wager that you kids, and husband who liked The Trump, would prefer the Sheraton with its pools, international feel, and youthful vibe. I checked out both and loved the simple little things: the rocking chairs on the front patio overlooking the Main Street, just chillin there with a drink watching all the craziness. I appreciated that it was possible to secure a high floor with an ocean view with Suite Night Awards. The historic wing rooms while no lanai or real views the rooms have character. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-105395233', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');North Shore? The Royal property just feels more like a resort to me than the Moana. At least for RH and Moana I believe room type choice may make a big different (older, newer, tower, views, etc.). Advanced Reservations For USS Arizona Memorial. Thanks, I did read that long thread yesterday. Royal Hawaiian vs Moana Surfrider - Honolulu Forum - Tripa The water at Waikiki Beach is spectacularly multicolored, and youll best appreciate its beauty the closer (and higher) your hotel room. My reservation was for the tower. #6 - Just make sure you get the lanai. It is right between the two, and is currently undergoing a major renovation and upgrade so it should be very nice. Let me know if youve stayed at either of these hotels! My recommendation would be Royal Hawaiian. And honestly, neither the Royal (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Set in Waikiki, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Honolulu Zoo. Stayed at the Royal Hawaiian and it was pretty nice. I would have to go along with the Moana out of those two, but, I would also consider the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I sat in the hammocks out in front of the Sheraton/Royal Hawaiian every morning for a week drinking my coffee, eating my oatmeal and admiring the sunrise over Diamondhead. Royal Hawaiian gives those with Platinum status or above a free continental breakfast. Access to a nice beach is important *although* a smaller beach is not necessarily a deal breaker. Re: Halekulani vs Royal Hawaiian vs Moana Surfrider? The lobby is small (which I like) and they have someone playing the piano there in the evenings. Wondering which of these Honolulu hotels you all recommend? (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Tripadvisor staff removed this post at the original author's request. Besides the Royal , the Kahala is our favorite. They may have done work on all the rooms by now? Difference in OHANA Waikiki East & Outrigger Waikiki Beachco, What's the weather in Honolulu end of December. As Platinum I quite often got upgraded to a one bedroom Kai Suite. http://www.hawaiitravelbureau.com/reviews/sheratonroyalhawaiian.html, http://www.bookit.com/us/hawaii/honolulu/hotels/the-royal-hawaiian/. "Iconic, surfer-filled Waikikiso famous that its image has even been printed on tens of thousands "aloha shirts"is almost always full of tourists and happy beachgoers. also, royal Hawaiian is known to for quality. What is the leeward side vs. the Windward side of Ohau? What option of the 2 would you recommend if price wasn't a decider between the 2 and why? You did say relaxing and romantic as the theme you want. And the advertised offers may be subject to additional terms and conditions of the advertiser. If you really want oceanfront, book oceanfront. We have stayed in both the historic wing and the tower. WebSince its opening in 1927, the Royal Hawaiian, Waikiki has played host to celebrities, head of state and other influential figures, welcoming them to world-famour Waikiki.Nicknamed You can sit below the banyan tree if you want less formal menus. Web847 reviews. >>> I have read many of the previous TA posts but they are all years old.<<<. I would choose the Moana Surfrider, just my opinion. Some things to think about: Moana Surfrider has an elegant, historic, classically Hawaiian feel. more. The biggest difference-maker in the meal category? I am not a fan of the Surfrider Tower at the Moana unless you are ocean front or the Diamond Head side forward. In the Moana, you don't want to book a room in the Banyan Wing or the Diamond Wing. Kauai features five-star hotels that offer beautiful tropical views of the beach and world-class hotel amenities for And because (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? No, you cannot use the facilities of Moana if you stay at the Sheraton or vice versa. That seems odd since we had this discussion just a few days ago (Moana vs Royal vs Sheraton). Maybe amberloo or scott can clarify this: As both are Starwood properties (as well as the RH amd Princess Kaiulani), I believe you can charge to your room any expense you incur at any of these properties. Embassy Suites Beach Walk access to Lewers St? Sheraton is on the same entrance as Royal Hawaiian. Stayed there one night b4 we left just to be closer to the airport from the NS. You want the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? What I'm not sure of is whether you have access to pools, etcat the other properties. They have done a better job of integrating the Surfrider tower into the Moana complex. However, the Royal Hawaiian's rooms are a bit dated. ", "Of the three luxury hotels in Waikiki -- the Moana Surfrider and the Halekulani are the others -- the 528-room Royal Hawaiian provides the most stunning design. ", "Teatime on the Banyan Veranda will carry you back in time; enjoying contemporary Hawaiian entertainment in the same stunning setting is a highlight of any visit. These points are much more valuable than Marriott points best to earn Marriott points in other ways and save those for other things. I have stayed at the Royal Hawaiian a few times. Ive rarely stayed at a hotel this close to the ocean. If that is what you really want, you need to book something that says something like "Ocean Front" view. Dive in the beach, food, grounds, entertainment. For me the Moana room would have to be much nicer to compete with the "I stayed at the Pink Palace" memory, even though they are both a piece of history. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-108907526', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Outrigger Waikiki Tower. What is the best way to arrive in Honolulu? Not anything special at all, and also quite a bore when you could instead order the resorts famous pink pancakes. You want the Royal Hawaiian, huh? Just want to book while I can do so and use my points! We talk about these hotels all,the time!! (Ask for pictures of the actual view if they have them. Choose from three distinctly unique buildings for your stay in Honolulu. While many things cost more than $18, breakfast came to just a few dollars. Thank you. And the coffee at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? We really enjoyed our stay. We loved RH, the service was great, we loved the restaurant right on the beach for breakfast, loved the location. For old-school ambience, ask for the historic building; for ocean views, the modern tower. Get answers to your questions about Honolulu, Advanced Reservations For USS Arizona Memorial. While the Royal Hawaiian has a very open-air lobby similar to Moana Surfrider, it feels much more in touch with nature. What is the Manager's Reception at Embassy Suites? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-80326333', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Waikiki hotel is rare! ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-19139697', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Maui and Oahu in May last year, which might I add you had a HUGE role in helping me plan with your advice back then so thank you very much for that!! I am a Plat but stayed as a Gold at Royal Hawaiian over 11 years ago. These were our 3 choices also as well as the Outrigger. That's exciting to hear. Hmmm, I wonder what type of room I got at Sheraton bc it was very nice. Pro tip: During the off-peak season, when these hotels cost just 50,000 points per night, you can use the annual free night that comes with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card or The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card (card no longer available for new applicants). As this will be our last stop after touring through US for 2.5 weeks, we are looking for a place that we are able to just relax! The Royal is slower but it is also more formal and with a lot of empty spaces. It's funny you say that because last time my girlfriend and I did BI, then Maui, then Oahu and afterwards I said to friends and family I thought we should have done it the other way around. The historic rooms are very nice and some may have ocean views, but no lanai. Experience? Heres a picture out the window you can see all the wasted space below the glass! My friend's wedding was hosted at Moana, and it was also lovelyfrom pictures. Thats nearly on par with five-star hotels in the area, though Moana Surfrider only ranks as four-star. Plus, there is a second wonderfully historic hotel ((ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I'd stay (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? A lot of people favor doing Waikiki first, because it's so busy, and then the more laid back island. Heres an entrance video to Royal Hawaiian. http://royal-hawaiian.com/resources/images/lux376sp_74488.jpg. I wrote a post for TPG about the best Marriott hotels to use Suite Night Awards its pretty helpful, you should check it out if you want to get the most value from your certificates. When you achieve Marriott Platinum status or higher, you have the option to receive Suite Night Awards. Where do I Find the Legal Vacation Rentals? The point made about the Royal Hawaiian actually having "grounds" (beautiful tropical gardens) is an important one. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Heres a picture from the courtyard at night. Anyone booked a special dinner at Aulani? The pool was small, no help, and the food was not great. Earn 60,000 Bonus Points after spending $2,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. ", The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach, 2259 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815, 2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815. We would chose the historic wing again. We strive to keep our information accurate and up-to-date, but some information may not be current. Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Late June is the best time to be on the north shore, (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Those 3 are the top 3 probably that are on the beach at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-108906760', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Honolulu Coffee is excellent.). I have done all 3 of the beach Starwoods this week. Some of that content may also contain ads, including links to advertisers sites, and we may be paid on those ads or links. Either way, I'm a fan of that period of architecture and I think they're both cool-looking. . The Royal Hawaiian is great too, no place to sit by the beach/on the beach, umbtrellas or any such thisng. I guess I considered Waikiki first then Maui, but I have some. plans. that i'd like to carry out in the first week of our holiday that i'd like to do in Maui. A beautiful entrance but the beachside is nothing special. We like to stay in the historic wing. Advanced Reservations For USS Arizona Memorial. Agree with everyone's advice here. Ill give you a quick side-by-side review of these Marriott locations to help you decide which fits your travel style. The Royal Hawaiian allowed me to use Suite Night Awards to upgrade to a Historic Garden Suite, which retails for $800 per night. And thats just how we like it! Chinatown, Historic Honolulu and Aloha Tower self walking tours, Hawaii Down Memory Lane (Hawaii in the Past), The Official List of Legal Vacation Rentals on O`ahu. Another worthy note: Though the hotels are very near in proximity, the beach in front of the Royal Hawaiian was much more enjoyable than Moana Surfrider. Moana Surfriders waters were quite rocky, and the Royal Hawaiians were the opposite. Waikiki Beach is one of my favorites just because its so shallow. If you think there is somewhere else I should add to the short list, I am all ears. Unfortunately, The Sheraton Waikiki is fully booked so it is currently not an option. The threat above is right-we go to the Moana Surfrider every winter-as a Gold I have never gotten an upgrade-I don't even ask anymore. With easy access to beach and restaurants. Not to complicate things but do you think I should be looking at other hotels? This stay will be a quick one, as we will be heading on to Tahiti for 2 weeks. Programs: UA Million Miler, BonVoyLifetime Platinum, UA Platinum, President's Club. Maybe because I live at the beach I am not impressed by ocean views. more. So, maybe just another possibility for you to consider. I could book the Sheraton. They both also have a ubiquity of rocking chairs great for people watching, wave watching, or garden watching. hey Mark, I thought your name was real familiar, and now I remember. WebOverall, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort scores significantly better than Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa. BLBL - I love that I rock in the chairs, maybe I will walk there, have coffee and utilize the chairs. The Marriott credit cards all have noteworthy welcome bonuses: As you can see, earning as little as one welcome bonus could be enough for a weekend stay at either of these hotels! I would probably choose the Royal Hawaiian over the Moana. He has also authored and edited for The Points Guy. I love Moana!!! These are certificates that give you the opportunity to upgrade your stay (one Suite Night Award per night), based on availability. There are some photos of Ocean Tower rooms around if you google. We will be visiting (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I will however get vouchers for free breakfast each morning for two at all of the hotels. Marriott has four hotels along the super famous Waikiki Beach in Oahu and loads more in or around the neighborhood of Waikiki. Signing up for credit cards through partner links earns us a commission. You can also transfer Chase points and Amex points to Marriott, though we never recommend that. This particular suite looked into the placid courtyard from all windows. Looks nice!! Parking fees for Waikiki hotels and resorts & alternatives. Its got all the expensive stores I wouldnt dare enter and it almost feels like you dont belong on the sidewalk unless youve graced the cover of Vogue. Beach front lodging options off the beaten path in Honolulu? Youd think that would indicate the hotels are of similar quality, but nah. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki. Can I buy a day pass bus ticket from the bus driver? The Official List of Legal Vacation Rentals on O`ahu, Chinatown, Historic Honolulu and Aloha Tower self walking tours, Free Travel Planners From Hawaii Visitors Bureau, Honolulu Traveler Articles from TripAdvisor. And we're proud of our content, opinions and analysis, and of our reader's comments. And the water could not have glistened more perfectly. In both cases you will be staying in a modern, dense, concrete tower With a beautiful historic Hawaiian hotel adjacent. More food for thought Tx scottca075 and amberloo for your thoughts. Heres how to earn Marriott points quickly to get a room at these hotels for practically free. I'm partial to the Royal Hawaiian. When it works, the TA Search defaults to Relevance, but can be set to Date, for recent posts via the Sort drop-down. Moana Surfriders waters were quite rocky, and the Royal Hawaiians were the opposite. It is conveniently positioned for those wanting to visit the area's popular attractions. Can I buy a day pass bus ticket from the bus driver? ), How much are Amex points really worth? So, your actual offer terms from an advertiser may be different than the offer terms on this site. 12 hour transit in HNL - Luggage and best things to do. See, these cards come with a 50,000-point certificate every year after your card renewal month. The hard thing is trying to work out the differences between RH and Moana, in some ways they seem to be miles apart as far as hotel standards go, on the other there seem to be a lot of similarities such as location for one! WebBetween the Royal Hawaiian and Moana Surfrider, I'd lean to the Royal, but both are very iconic Hawaiian hotels. Great views. I will definitely try to use my suite night upgrades during this stay. Granted, these are the busiest two islands of the chain, neither all that quiet, but still, Waikiki may seem frenetic following Maui (although both hotels seem like wonderful choices to me). Youll routinely pay $400+ per night here, after taxes and fees. How do the views compare? Royal Hawaiian is right next to the Royal Hawaiian Center, with a lot of restaurants, food hall, luxury stores, etc. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Either way U can't go wrong. If you are on the Ewa side you look into the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? The resort kind of hugs a courtyard where youll find a stunning banyan tree and a below-average pool (which is fine youre about 50 feet from Waikiki Beach). Overall, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort scores significantly better than Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa. I don't find its rooms as charming as the historic ones, but no doubt they are larger, and they have the lanais. Elegance with a View If you can help it, book as far to the edge of the veranda as possible. Yes, you can walk to more beachy spots, but for me, that's always been the deal breaker. Several reviews Ive read about this hotel mention the nauseating amount of pink in this hotel walls, floors, beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, robes its all pink. WebThey have done a better job of integrating the Surfrider tower into the Moana complex, But the Sheraton and Royal Hawaiian share pools and landscaped grounds and are ffurther Should you look at other properties? Although I like surf lanai for the view and moana for the breakfast selection. You can see a bit of the Turtle Bay property on the old (and sophomoric) film, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall".). Is that still happening? Can I buy a day pass bus ticket from the bus driver? Royal Hawaiians live music every single from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Mai Tai Bar. (I did look at Royal Hawaiian and Halekulani but too $$$), Your advice on these options would be most appreciated. Programs: AA Plat Pro, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Plat. Best place for beach supplies on way from airport? If you could tell me where you'd stay and why, it would be appreciatedIf you like one of my proposed properties, I recognize there are options as far as tower/banyan at Moana or Royal (I think only tower has ocean view?) Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card For a Limited Time Only! The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection You only want a room in the Tower. Lock up your valuables when leaving your room. Why not those specific rooms at the Moana Placebets? I have done quite a bit of research and this is where I'm at: my ambassador status doesn't get me much at any of the hotels which stinks. In my opinion it is a step up from the Moana Surfrider. I too would pick the Royal Hawaiian. Go for it! WebRoyal Hawaiian is very nice. We didnt do this mainly because of the state of the umbrellas over each table. I like more modern buildings so I was happy to get my room at Sheraton. I left laptops, drones, cameras around and never had any issues. I'm sorry I can't help you more with the hotels. 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