Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

This spa has excellent views and is very spacious. It offers two different saunas — one dry and one wet — and the jacuzzi is the highlight, overlooking beautiful views with open side windows and chairs for relaxing. Everything was clean and well stocked, with complimentary nuts, teas, and fruit available. The Vichy massage was on another level — truly unforgettable. You haven’t lived until you try this! I will definitely be back.

Location was good. However the type of room we booked was not available and they simply gave us a few breakfast coupons not happy!

Room was not satisfactory!

The front desk women was rude at check in they gave us the wrong size room which they corrected the next day in general the staff at front desk were quite nice but that one Asian lady was nasty!

Pool seating was terrible no control or process in place to not allow people to never show up but keep pool chairs occupied the security of the hotel is week as well.

We are here now on night three of a four night stay. Each night it has been incredibly loud and difficult to fall asleep at a reasonable hour. We are on the 19th floor with great views of Diamond Head and Waikiki but there are incredibly loud street performers across the street and despite being 19 floors up, it sounds like we are in the back row of a concert. This is not the place to stay if you want some peace and quiet. The hotel could do more noise abatement and should just given the location but this is excessive and uncontrolled with street performers on loud speakers even at this hour (10:15pm local time). Maybe the hotel cannot do anything about it but think twice before booking.

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Rooms felt outdated and small and super overpriced

I had a four-night stay at the Westin Moana Surfrider and so far it is my favorite in Waikiki! The location is great with both a really nice beach situation and direct access to lots of Waikiki shopping and dining. My recently renovated corner tower room was really nice with two balconies, with city view and partial beach view, a good layout, practical and comfortable furniture, modern, understated decoration and a heavenly indeed bed. I slept very well. One thing that could be better is insulation against outside noises, as the street performers get pretty obnoxious. But hey it's Waikiki after all. Breakfast at The Veranda would start at 6am on the dot, which I appreciated being a jet-lagged early riser. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The continental breakfast (complimentary for bonvoy elites) was good, and the buffet (additional fee) even better. The pool is smaller but didn't get too crowded during my stay and I enjoyed my daily swim. Of the other Marriott properties I've stayed at in Waikiki over the past 18 months, The Royal Hawaiian is quieter, the Laylow has a slightly tastier breakfast and the beachfront Sheraton a better pool situation. But the Westin Surfrider is better in all other aspects, including room comfort, service and beach access. Definitely recommended!

Spent this past weekend at the Moana Surfrider, and it’s the kind of place that quietly wins you over. The newly renovated rooms feel fresh, bright, and spacious, with a modern touch that somehow still fits perfectly with the building’s timeless character. Nothing feels out of place—you can sense the history, but you’re wrapped in comfort. It’s timeless old-school charm. Walking through the lobby feels special every time. It’s elegant without being stiff, and during our stay the whole property had a festive, joyful energy. At night, the music drifts through the space like it belongs there …which it does. But the moment that sticks? Sitting in one of those old rocking chairs. You sit there thinking you’ll stay for five minutes, and next thing you know the sky’s changed colors twice. That’s the Moana. It doesn’t rush you. It lets you arrive.