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Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
2365 Kalakaua Avenue |
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Since 1901, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach, 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. |
