General Information:
Since 1901, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort, considered the first hotel opened in Waikiki, has
offered luxurious accommodations to its guests in a Victorian-style setting by the beach, and
is approximately 12 miles from Honolulu International Airport. Local attractions include
Diamond Head, approximately two miles away, and Pearl Harbor, located 14 miles from the hotel.
Known as the First Lady of Waikiki, this hotel's signature attraction is the Banyan Tree.
Planted in 1901, the 150-foot-wide tree provides shade under which lei making and Hawaiian
crafts classes are held. Walking tours and the Historical Room detail the hotel's storied
past. The hotel features a private beach, and surfing lessons, snorkeling, scuba diving, and
parasailing can all be arranged. The outdoor pool is situated next to the beach, and towels
and lounge chairs are provided. Afternoon tea, sandwiches, and finger foods are served daily
on the Banyan Veranda, a tradition continued since the hotel's early days. Additional
amenities include a kids' program, business center, boutique shops, laundry facilities, dry
cleaning services, tour desk, multilingual staff, parking, beauty salon, free coffee, poolside
food and beverage services, 24-hour medical services, and beach service. Dining options include
the Beachside Cafe, the Snack Bar, the Banyan Grill, and the Beach Bar.
Guest rooms feature cable TV, movies on-demand, magazines, newspapers, video games, bath
amenities, slippers, bathrobes, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access (for a fee), dataports,
alarm clocks, voicemail, outlet adaptors, bottled water, 24-hour room service, refrigerators,
safes, work desks, laundry bags, sewing kits, air-conditioning, irons, ironing boards, and
shoe shine kits.
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