With my recent stay at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, I’ve finally stayed at every Marriott in Waikiki. That means I can finally write my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts to help those of you loyal to Bonvoy decide where to stay.
All of the major brands have at least some representation in Waikiki. However, no one has the diversity that Marriott has, which can make deciding which property to choose quite difficult. To help with that, I’m going to create an Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts that will also link to my detailed reviews of each property.
Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts
However, before we dive in, it’s important to note that prices can vary WILDLY. I’ll do my best to report on pricing, but know that it almost impossible to give a clear, accurate picture for all dates. Further, the Courtyard can, at times, cost more than luxury properties. Yeah, I don’t get it, either. But, anyway, let’s dive in.
Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach
The first property in my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts is the only limited-service property Marriott has in Waikiki – the Courtyard Waikiki. But don’t let the brand fool you. This Courtyard has more services than others, including valet-only parking.
- Good For: inexpensive rates and NO resort fees
- Price: as low as $175/night
- Resort Fee: None
- Parking Type: Valet Only
- Parking Rate: $55/night
- Location: Central Waikiki on Kuhio Avenue – a 10-minute walk to the beach
- Base Room Type: Cozy Studio
- Size: 199 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King or Queen
- Max Occupancy: 2
- Largest Standard Room Type: One-Bedroom Suite
- Size: 399 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King or Queen
- Max Occupancy: 4
- Views: City
- Check-In: 4:00 pm
- Check-Out: 3:00 pm
- Lounge or Breakfast Benefit: None
- Pool: Yes
- Fitness Center: Yes
- Spa: Yes
- Restaurants
- Ali’i Coffee Co
- Kalo Hawaiian Food by Chai
- Pet Friendly: No
- Review
The Laylow, Autograph Collection
The second property in my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts is one of the company’s newest properties in Waikiki and one of the hottest properties in the area – The Laylow. Despite not being on the beach, younger crowds live the mid-century modern vibe and the trendy restaurant and bar that is reminiscent of an urban oasis.
- Good For: those that want a less expensive, modern room in central Waikiki
- Price: as low as $285/night
- Resort Fee: $35/night
- Parking Type: Valet Only
- Parking Rate: $50/night
- Location: Central Waikiki on Kuhio Avenue next to International Market Place – a 5-minute walk to the beach
- Base Room Type: Guest Room
- Size: 328 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King w/Day Bed or 2 King
- Max Occupancy: 2 to 4, depending on bed type
- Largest Standard Room Type: One-Bedroom Suite
- Size: 515 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King with 1 or 2 Day Beds
- Max Occupancy: 3 to 5, depending on bed types
- Views: City + Minimal Ocean from top floors
- Check-In: 3:00 pm
- Check-Out: 11:00 pm
- Lounge or Breakfast Benefit: None
- Pool: Yes
- Fitness Center: Yes
- Spa: No
- Restaurants
- Hideout
- Hideout Coffee
- Hideout Bar
- Paia Fishmarket Waikiki
- Seoul Tofu House
- Pet Friendly: Yes, $150 pet fee
- Reviews
Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa
The third property in my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts is the grand old lady of Waikiki – the Moana Surfrider. At well over 100 years old, the Moana is the first true hotel in Waikiki. And though much of the area around it has changed, the Moana’s main building still looks quite similar to the way it did when it first opened.
- Good For: those that appreciate the Moana’s history or want a less expensive beachfront property
- Price: as low as $350/night
- Resort Fee: $42/night
- Parking Type: Self at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani or Valet
- Parking Rate: $45 or $55 per night
- Location: Central Waikiki on Waikiki Beach
- Base Room Type: Historic Banyan
- Size: 210 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King or Queen
- Max Occupancy: 2
- Largest Standard Room Type: Tower Suite
- Size: 788 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King + Sofa Bed
- Max Occupancy: 4
- Views: City/Partial Ocean/Ocean Front
- Check-In: 3:00 pm
- Check-Out: 11:00 pm
- Lounge or Breakfast Benefit: Restaurant Credit
- Pool: Yes
- Fitness Center: Yes
- Spa: Yes
- Restaurants
- Beachhouse at the Moana
- Veranda at the Beachhouse
- The Beach Bar
- Afternoon Tea at the Veranda
- Surfrider Cafe
- Vintage 1901
- Pet Friendly: No
- Review
The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach
The only true representative of Marriott’s luxury brands in my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts is the Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach. While not on the beach, most rooms feature ocean views, washers and driers, and a well-stocked kitchenette. True to its name, the rooms here do feel a lot like luxurious studio apartments.
- Good For: those looking for a luxurious, modern stay and those that want an apartment-like experience
- Price: as low as $600/night
- Resort Fee: None
- Parking Type: Valet Only
- Parking Rate: $40/night
- Location: West Waikiki on Kuhio Avenue – a 10-minute walk to the beach
- Base Room Type: Ocean View
- Size: 400 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King + Sofa bed
- Max Occupancy: 3
- Largest Standard Room Type: Four Bedroom Plus Den
- Size: 2,988 sq/ft
- Bed Types: 3 Kings, 2 Queens, Sofa Bed
- Max Occupancy: 10
- Views: City or Ocean
- Check-In: 4:00 pm
- Check-Out: 12:00 pm
- Lounge or Breakfast Benefit: None
- Pool: Yes
- Fitness Center: Yes
- Spa: Yes
- Restaurants
- La Vie Waikiki
- Quiora Waikiki
- Sushi So Waikiki
- Dean & Deluca
- The Lounge
- Pet Friendly: No
- Review
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort
The second oldest property in my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts also goes by the nickname the Pink Palace of the Pacific and was once the playground of A-list celebrities.
- Good For: those that love pink and the historic, regarl motif of the Royal or those looking for a more exclusive beachfront hotel
- Price: as low as $400/night
- Resort Fee: $42/night
- Parking Type: Self at the Sheraton Waikiki or Valet
- Parking Rate: $45 or $55 per night
- Location: Central Waikiki on Waikiki Beach
- Base Room Type: Historic
- Size: 300 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King or 2 Double
- Max Occupancy: 3 or 4
- Largest Standard Room Type: One-Bedroom Suite
- Size: 730 to 885 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King + Sofa Bed
- Max Occupancy: 4 to 5
- Views: Garden or Ocean
- Check-In: 3:00 pm
- Check-Out: 12:00 pm
- Lounge or Breakfast Benefit: Restaurant Credit
- Pool: Yes
- Fitness Center: Yes
- Spa: Yes
- Restaurants
- Mai Tai Bar
- Azure
- Surf Lanai
- Aha’aina Luaua
- Pet Friendly: No
- Review
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
The neglected child of the Marriott’s in Waikiki, this next property in my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts provides outsized value for those that can tolerate its deficiencies and quirks. And that’s sad, given that the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani is named after the last heir-apparent of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and a fierce advocate for her people.
- Good For: bargain hunters that don’t mind a hotel past its prime
- Price: as low as $180/night
- Resort Fee: $35/night
- Parking Type: Self
- Parking Rate: $45
- Location: Central Waikiki on Kalakaua across from the Moana Surfrider
- Base Room Type: Guest Room
- Size: 200 sq/ft
- Bed Types: Queen
- Max Occupancy: 2
- Largest Standard Room Type: Tower Luxury
- Size: 550 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King
- Max Occupancy: 3
- Views: Garden or Ocean
- Check-In: 3:00 pm
- Check-Out: 11:00 pm
- Lounge or Breakfast Benefit: Restaurant Credit
- Pool: Yes
- Fitness Center: Yes
- Spa: Yes
- Restaurants
- Splash Bar
- Pet Friendly: No
- Review
Sheraton Waikiki
At 1,636 rooms, the Sheraton Waikiki is the largest hotel by room count in my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts. It’s also the only beachfront Marriott on the list that doesn’t actually have a beach in front of it. That said, a beach is nearby. After all, it is right next door to and shares facilities with the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
- Good For: those that want a family-friendly central Waikiki hotel right on the ocean
- Price: as low as $300/night
- Resort Fee: $42/night
- Parking Type: Self or Valet
- Parking Rate: $45 or $55
- Location: Central Waikiki on the Ocean
- Base Room Type: City View
- Size: 280 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King or 2 Doubles
- Max Occupancy: 3 to 4
- Largest Standard Room Type: One-Bedroom Suite
- Size: 875 to 1,112 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King
- Max Occupancy: 4 to 5
- Views: City or Ocean
- Check-In: 3:00 pm
- Check-Out: 11:00 pm
- Lounge or Breakfast Benefit: Restaurant Credit
- Pool: Yes
- Fitness Center: Yes
- Spa: Yes
- Restaurants
- RumFire
- Kai Market
- Edge of Waikiki
- Honolulu Coffee
- Lawson Station
- Pet Friendly: No
- Review
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
At 1,310 rooms, the Waikiki Beach Marriott is the second largest hotel in my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriott, and is the home to Marriott’s regional offices. After all, pre-Starwood merger, this property was the largest Marriott property in Waikiki.
- Good For: a less expensive family-friendly hotel with convenient beach access with great on-site restaurants.
- Price: as low as $250/night
- Resort Fee: $50/night
- Parking Type: Self or Valet
- Parking Rate: $45 or $50
- Location: East Waikiki, closer to the Honolulu Zoo – beach is directly across Kalakaua Avenue
- Base Room Type: City View
- Size: 347 to 419 sq/ft
- Bed Types: King, Queen, or 2 Doubles
- Max Occupancy: 2 to 4
- Largest Standard Room Type: One-Bedroom Suite
- Size: None given
- Bed Types: King
- Max Occupancy: 4
- Views: City or Ocean
- Check-In: 3:00 pm
- Check-Out: 11:00 pm
- Lounge or Breakfast Benefit: Restaurant Credit
- Pool: Yes
- Fitness Center: Yes
- Spa: Yes
- Restaurants
- Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
- DK Steakhouse
- Queensbreak Restaurant
- Queensbreak Bar
- Arancino Di Mare
- Island Vintage Shave Ice
- Starbucks
- Pet Friendly: No
- Review
Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts, Final Thoughts
There you have it. Waikiki is home to eight Marriott properties, including one Courtyard, two Sheratons, one Westin, one Luxury Collection resort, one Autograph Collection hotel, one Ritz-Carlton Residence, and one Marriott. Choosing which property to stay at can be difficult, especially if you aren’t familiar with Waikiki, so I hope my Ultimate Guide to Waikiki Marriotts helps!