"Built in 1901, the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is awarded Best Historic Hotel (Over 400 Guestrooms) by Historic Hotels of America."
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
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Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa is a luxurious, oceanfront landmark hotel affectionately known as the "First Lady of Waikiki.” The legendary Victorian resort opened in 1901 as Honolulu’s first hotel and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Combining timeless Hawaiian tradition and modern luxury, the Moana Surfrider features the acclaimed Moani Lani beachfront spa, a variety of cultural and wellness activities, and an enormous, beloved Banyan Tree that sits in its courtyard.
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"The Moana Surfrider is one of the best hotels in Honolulu Hawaii and was the region’s first hotel when it opened its doors in 1901. It is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Moana Surfrider is one of the best hotels in Hawaii and has welcomed celebrities like Agatha Christie and Elvis Presley."
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"Established in 1901, it’s housed in a grand Victorian property fronted by an impressive columned porte cochère. In the center is a huge Banyan tree, planted in 1904, of which you can enjoy views from the Vintage 1901 veranda bar while sipping a fine wine. There’s also an ocean-view pool with palms, plus easy access to the beach from this luxury hotel in Waikiki Beach."
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"If your Honolulu bachelorette party is focused on nightlife, start your celebration at the beach bar at the Moana Surfrider Hotel in downtown Oahu. The oceanfront bar is anchored by a huge banyan tree, with live music and awesome sunset views. It's a great spot for your first cocktail of the evening."
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"The resort's pièce de résistance — a stunning luxury oceanside spa — offers Mommy-to-Be massages and Hawaiian-inspired manis and pedis."
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"There’s a variety of amenities at the Moana Surfrider including a world-class spa (with 14 treatment rooms), outdoor pool with cabanas and pool umbrellas, full breakfast, valet parking, snorkeling and scuba diving excursions, parasailing, catamaran sails, canoe rides, surfing lessons, and various other organized beach activities."
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"Skip the beach bar and opt for an authentic tea ceremony. From the airy veranda overlooking a banyan tree as old as the hotel itself, one can do some time traveling in between bites of finger sandwiches and pastries and sips of Hawaiian coconut or passion orange guava tea. The experience makes for a memorable lunch, is even kid-friendly..."
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"Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is directly on Waikiki Beach and within walking distance of the city's open-air shopping and dining center, the Waikiki Beach Walk. While we encourage you to explore beyond just Waikiki, this can be the perfect location if you are looking for a beach retreat on Oahu that's not too far from the excitement of the city."
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"The historic Oahu hotel, which first opened in 1901 and is commonly referred to as the "First Lady of Waikiki," is a perfect blend of Victorian beauty and modern comfort. The hotel boasts an unrivaled beachfront location, right next to Honolulu's most popular shopping, dining, and entertainment districts and on the famous Waikiki Beach.”
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"The main reason to book a vacation to Hawaii this season is because you’re giving back during a time when residents need it most and you can organize a thoughtful itinerary by using properties donating portions of their profits to helping other locals."
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"The Moana Surfrider is a historical landmark hotel, and offers numerous places to truly relax. More than 100 years later, the hotel, with its grand white columns in the porte cochere has aged spectacularly (and undergone renovations)."
Accolades
- 2023 Marriott’s Masters of the Craft Culinary Competition – Kandice Symister (Winner)
- 2023 Hawai‘i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards – Beachhouse at the Moana: Resort Restaurant (#3)
- 2023 Hawai‘i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards – Hotel for Romance (#6)
- 2023 Hawai‘i Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards – Luxury Resort (#6)
- 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award Best Hotel in Hawaii - #10
- 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Hotel for a Destination Wedding (#5)
- 2023 Brides Magazine – Best Hawaii Honeymoon Resorts (Best Historical)
- 2022 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Romantic Hotel (#7)
- 2022 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Waterfront Hotel (#7)
- 2022 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award Best Hotel Spa – Moana Lani Spa, #9
- 2021 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award Best Hotel Spa – Moana Lani Spa, #4
- 2019 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Beachhouse at the Moana
- 2019 Honolulu Magazine Hale Aina Awards, Beachhouse – Bronze Award
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