Where to stay in Waikiki: the areas compared
Waikiki is walkable, but where you stay changes how close the beach is, how easy shopping is, and what resort fees typically cost. We split it into 5 areas and compared them using our hotel data.
Figures are medians of the hotels we list in each area. Areas with few hotels can be swayed by a single hotel.
Beachfront (along Waikiki Beach)
Hotels right on Waikiki Beach. You can walk from your room or the lobby straight onto the sand, and many of the historic luxury hotels are here.
- Hotels listed
- 6 hotels
- Resort fee (median)
- $51/night
- Walk to the beach (median)
- 1 min
- Walk to ABC Store (median)
- 2 min
- Walk to Ala Moana Center (median)
- 36 min
- From the airport by car (median)
- 19 min
Hotels in this area：Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort, Halekulani, Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
Central, beach side (around Kalakaua Avenue)
Hotels on and around Kalakaua Avenue, the main street running parallel to the beach. Shops and restaurants are clustered here, and the beach is a few minutes away.
- Hotels listed
- 10 hotels
- Resort fee (median)
- $42/night
- Walk to the beach (median)
- 3 min
- Walk to ABC Store (median)
- 2 min
- Walk to Ala Moana Center (median)
- 35 min
- From the airport by car (median)
- 19 min
Hotels in this area：Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger, Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk, Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts, The Imperial Hawaii Resort at Waikiki, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani, Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani, Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations, Regency on Beachwalk Waikiki by OUTRIGGER
Central, inland (around Kuhio Avenue)
Hotels on and around Kuhio Avenue, one block inland from Kalakaua Avenue. The beach is a bit of a walk, but many hotels here are more affordable.
- Hotels listed
- 9 hotels
- Resort fee (median)
- $44/night
- Walk to the beach (median)
- 6 min
- Walk to ABC Store (median)
- 2 min
- Walk to Ala Moana Center (median)
- 37 min
- From the airport by car (median)
- 19 min
Hotels in this area：Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach, Pacific Monarch Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach, Hilton Waikiki Beach, Holiday Inn Express Waikiki, Romer House Waikiki, Waikiki Malia, Waikiki Resort Hotel
West, toward Ala Moana (around Hilton Hawaiian Village)
Hotels on the west side of Waikiki, around Hilton Hawaiian Village and toward Ala Moana. Ala Moana Center is within walking distance.
- Hotels listed
- 8 hotels
- Resort fee (median)
- $40/night
- Walk to the beach (median)
- 5 min
- Walk to ABC Store (median)
- 3 min
- Walk to Ala Moana Center (median)
- 19 min
- From the airport by car (median)
- 17 min
Hotels in this area：Aqua Palms Waikiki, Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra, Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites, Grand Waikikian by Hilton Grand Vacations, Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Prince Waikiki, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, Luana Waikiki Hotel & Suites
East, toward Diamond Head (around Kapiolani Park)
Hotels on the east side of Waikiki, near Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head. Quieter than central Waikiki, with the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium nearby.
- Hotels listed
- 10 hotels
- Resort fee (median)
- $50/night
- Walk to the beach (median)
- 2 min
- Walk to ABC Store (median)
- 2 min
- Walk to Ala Moana Center (median)
- 49 min
- From the airport by car (median)
- 21 min
Hotels in this area：Aston at the Waikiki Banyan, Aston Waikiki Sunset, Aston Waikiki Beach Tower, 'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach, Kaimana Beach Hotel, Queen Kapiolani Hotel, The Twin Fin Waikiki, Park Shore Waikiki, Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Figures are calculated automatically from the data on this site. Each hotel page lists its sources. Fees and amenities can change, so please check the official hotel website before booking.