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The Equus - an Aqua Boutique hotel

1696 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Convenient 10-story Hotel in central location across from Ala Wai Yacht Harbor; near Waikiki Beach & Ala Moana Shopping Center.
No Business Center No Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Not Allowed No Restaurant No Room Service Swimming Pool
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 101 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 87 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 85 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 87 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 87 reviews Cleanliness

Reviews of The Equus - an Aqua Boutique hotel

( 11-20 of 104 )
4 of 5 stars
australia
Jul 18, 2008

I've been staying at the Equus Polo regularly for 2 years. I was there during their renovations. It's a great, small hotel to stay in. Staff are fantastic and Renee will do anything to make your stay pleasurable. I love the fact it is small and personalised. And the happy hours!! The renovations are are fabulous and add a real... more

Management response from
hawaiipolohawaii, Sales and Marketing

Thank you for your review and your recommendation. We were very happy to read that you have enjoyed your stay with The Equus and our renovation. Rene, as always, is pleased to assure that you have a wonderful stay. We look forward to welcoming you back and we will see you at our Manager's Reception/Happy Hour very soon we hope....

4 of 5 stars
Blaine, MN
Jul 9, 2008

I travel to Oahu for business 4-7 times a year and this is the ONLY hotel I stay at. Since I don't require all of the 'action' of Waikiki, I am fine with staying far from it. Even if you are there on holiday, you are a short trip to all of it. The staff at the hotel is great.... more

Management response from
hawaiipolohawaii, Sales and Marketing

Thank you for your review and recommendation. We were pleased to read that The Equus is the "only" hotel that you will stay at! Puka, along with Rene, are here to assure that you have an excellent stay. We have a new high speed provider that is currently being installed. In addition to our pool, please know that guests at...

1 of 5 stars
Wherever the Navy sends us!
Jul 4, 2008

This was one of the worst places I have EVER stayed. There is NO iron or ironing board. There is NO hair dryer. The internet was DOWN and the electricity was out for about 6-8 hours. My room phone did not work. There are only about 10 channels on the TV. It is VERY loud there. I had booked 7... more

Management response from
hawaiipolohawaii, Sales and Marketing

Thank you for your review. We are disappointed to read that you did not have a good experience. We have irons, ironing boards and hair dryers available for our guests. Unfortunately we experienced a power outage at the hotel, as well as the surrouonding area, during your stay. This, of course, being out of our hands, temporatily affects our phone...

Jul 1, 2008

Just returned from a very enjoyable trip to Hawaii. In Waikiki we stayed at the Equus and really liked it. First all the good things about it,the size, small and friendly,updated room very nicely done,the location is a bit out of the thick of things but in an area I like. We had an ABC store on the corner and... more

Jun 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Not knowing much about Waikikii, we booked the hotel as it was close to the Ala Moana Shopping Center. 5min walk. The room was clean, plus there was enough room for two weeks worth of shopping and bags. Coffee was provided, and a small mini fridge. We booked a room with two double beds, and it was the most comfortable... more

Management response from
hawaiipolohawaii, Sales and Marketing

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed all the special qualities of The Equus including it's "welcoming, cozie" style. Athena sends her Aloha and will look forward to welcoming you back. Warm Aloha Susan Weander Director of Sales susan.weander@hawaiipolo.com

4 of 5 stars
Vancouver
May 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I was pleasantly surprised that I could find a nicely appointed hotel near the beach in Waikiki for $100 a night! All the rooms had been renovated with granite and tile bathrooms (although I had no tub so inquire if you need one), flat screen TV, patio with furniture, internet access (some rooms have it included as part of the... more

Management response from
hawaiipolohawaii, Sales and Marketing

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the recommendation and glad you enjoyed the newly renovated rooms and the convenience of our location to beach and shopping and that you found it to be a great value in Waikiki. We look forward to welcoming you back. Warm Aloha Susan...

5 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
May 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Although our stay at the Equus was only for one night, my husband and I were very pleased with this hotel. We needed a place to stay before going to the airport for an early morning flight home and did not want to stay at an airport hotel since some of those reviews were scary. The room we had was... more

Management response from
hawaiipolohawaii, Sales and Marketing

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate your recommendation. We will look forward to your next visit and we hope you will have more time to stay longer and enjoy all that Waikiki has to offer. When you return you will experience a newly renovated elevator. Also, please know...

5 of 5 stars
Hilo, Hawaii
May 27, 2008

Close to everything, not ocean front, but works for the price. Nice room, small continental bkfast, small pool, great rates, make a nice place to rest. Enjoy Oahu more

Management response from
hawaiipolohawaii, Sales and Marketing

Thank you for your review and your recommendation. We were pleased to read you enjoyed your stay at The Equus and Oahu. We look forward to welcoming you back to Waikiki and The Equus. Warm Aloha Susan Weander Director of Sales susan.weandere@hawaiipolo.com

1 of 5 stars
jayme82
May 27, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The hotel itself was very old and nothing like the pictures on expedia. When i first arrived the service was bad and so was the building, the elevators was probably the first ever installed on the island of Oahu it took atleast 15 minutes for it to arrive. Along with the rediculous wait for the elevator it was also nasty... more

Management response from
hawaiipolohawaii, Sales and Marketing

Thank you for your review. We were sorry to read that your stay did not meet your expectations. We wish we could have known of the challenges you expereinced and that we could have had the opportunity to have offered to change your room so we could have done our best to ensure your had a pleasant stay and meet...

5 of 5 stars
Denver, CO
May 9, 2008

My boyfriend is stationed at Schofield Barracks so I've been out there 3 times in the past year to visit. The Aqua Equus has by far been the best hotel out of the three I've stayed at. The room was neat and clean, had a very comfy bed and was just overall a nice place to stay. You don't spend... more

Reviews of The Equus - an Aqua Boutique hotel

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1696 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815