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Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
Honolulu, Hawaii
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815 Original Property Opened in 1901 Historic Hotels of America member since 1989- 2022 Historic Hotels of America® Awards of Excellence Nominee Finalists
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At the Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, guests feel a sense of comfort and relaxation amid the white sands and azure waters of world-renowned Waikiki Beach. Known as the “First Lady of Waikiki,” this Beaux-Arts-style resort—with its gleaming white façade, grand columns, and a distinctive porte-cochère—first opened its legendary doors on March 11, 1901 and featured the best modern conveniences of the time: telephones, private baths, and the first electric powered elevator in the territory. Today, this landmark property’s Colonial-style architecture blends effortlessly with contemporary furnishings and fixtures, welcoming guests to a place of refined elegance and luxury, where guests leave feeling better than when they arrived.
Discover
- The famous Moana Surfrider Banyan Tree was planted at the resort in 1904 by Jared Smith, the director of Department of Agriculture Experiment Station. over a century ago. The tree—named Deva—is a 75-foot-high natural wonder that stretches 150-feet across. She's also a millennium landmark tree, the designation reserved for the one tree in each state that holds important national and local historic value.
- The historic courtyard of the Moana Surfrider was also the setting of the Hawaii Calls live radio broadcast that was recorded from 1935 to 1975.
- The Moana rocking chairs, facing both Kalakaua Avenue as well as into the courtyard, are a quintessential hotel tradition. Guests can sit and watch the bustling world go by, while trade wind breezes cool the air.
Explore
- Hike a trail up to the top of the crater at Diamond Head, a volcanic tuff cone, and delight in the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Honolulu. Diamond Head, a U.S. National Natural Landmark, was given its name by 19th-century British sailors who mistook calcite crystals on the adjacent beach for diamonds.
- Gaze at the portraits of Hawaiian royalty, ornate furniture, and the beautiful koa staircase at the Iolani Palace, the former royal residence of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the only royal palace in the United States.
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, which marks the final resting place of the USS Arizona and the more than 1,000 sailors and Marines who were killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Designed by Honolulu architect Alfred Preis, the memorial consists of a curved bridge floating above the battleship that represents the height of American pride before the war, the nation’s sudden depression after the attack, and the rise of American power to new heights after the war.
Experience
- Embark on a tour at the second-floor lobby of the historic Banyan Wing, and view the historical artifacts and photographs housed in beautiful wood cases throughout the hotel. The more than 200 items include postcards, room keys, brochures, sheet music, and a steamer trunk, some of which date back to the hotel’s opening.
- Take a dip in the freshwater pool, learn how to surf, ride on a catamaran, go scuba diving, or try parasailing at the Banyan Court beach area, located at a prime spot of Waikiki Beach.
- Experience Hiuwai, a traditional Hawaiian sunrise ceremony to renew the mind, body and spirit as you cleanse yourself in the healing waters of Waikiki.
- Pamper yourself at Moana Lani Spa, Waikiki's only luxury oceanfront spa, featuring local therapies and natural ingredients, combined with a beautiful, relaxing beachfront location. Guests can enjoy body treatments, skin care, nail care, and a variety of massages in a tranquil space.
- Pamper yourself at Moana Lani Spa, Waikiki's only luxury oceanfront spa, featuring local therapies and natural ingredients, combined with a beautiful, relaxing beachfront location. Guests can enjoy body treatments, skin care, nail care, and a variety of massages in a tranquil space.
Taste
- Indulge in a buffet breakfast at The Veranda, which features an omelet station, a Japanese breakfast station, and the Moana's "beautiful pancakes“.
- Surround yourself with Victorian elegance by attending the oceanfront Afternoon Tea at the Veranda.
- Enjoy a modern take on refined oceanfront dining at Beachhouse at the Moana, the hotel’s signature oceanfront restaurant. The menu features fresh local ingredients, succulent seafood and the finest cuts of steak.
- Sip an artisanal cocktail or a glass of wine at Vintage 1901, a wine-centric lounge in the hotel lobby that overlooks the historic magnificent banyan tree of the resort.
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