holoholo
ho·lo·ho·lo · verb · ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi
To go for a walk, ride, or sail. A leisurely trip with no strict destination.
It’s a word we know well. Our family arrived in Honolulu in 1952. Our journey has taken us from the polo fields of the North Shore to the mountain trails of Pālehua and the bustling beaches of Waikīkī. This fall, come holoholo with us.
Services & Amenities
Paniolo hospitality, from the front desk to your pillow.
Complimentary with your stay
Welcome Aloha Drink
One per guest per stay (max two per room) at the Paniolo Bar.
Hawaiʻi Polo Club Tickets
Two complimentary tickets, available during polo season.
Waikīkī Walking Tour
A self-guided tour of the neighborhood with Shaka Tours.
High-Speed WiFi Throughout
Fast, free, and ready the moment you check in.
Around the hotel
- 24-hour guest services desk
- Outdoor pool and cabana
- Complimentary pool and beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas
- On-site Paniolo Bar & Café
- Weekly evening entertainment
In your room
- Plush pillow-top beds with handmade Italian Mascioni duvet comforters
- Keurig coffeemaker with complimentary organic coffee and tea
- Mid-sized refrigerator
- Flat-screen LCD HDTV
- Earth Tempo biodegradable, eco-friendly bath amenities
The Equus is proud to be a part of TripAdvisor’s Green Leader’s Program, Ocean Friendly Restaurants Hawai’i, Hawaii Green Business certified, and a partner of Kind Traveler. Guests can keep their peace of mind, knowing their stay is a sustainable one.
Read more about our green initiatives here >>
The neighborhood
The quiet edge of Waikīkī
We sit on Waikīkī’s western edge, where the harbor meets the beach and the crowds thin out. Mornings on the sand, afternoons at Ala Moana, sunsets on the water, and every evening back to a lobby lined with vintage paniolo photographs and antique East-Asian furniture.
- Ala Wai HarborSailboats, sunset walks, and waterfront activities3min walk
- Waikīkī Beach0.3 miles to the sand6min walk
- Hawaiʻi Convention CenterConferences, expos, and events8min walk
- Ala Moana CenterOne of the nation’s largest shopping and dining hubs10min walk
- Magic IslandCalm lagoon swimming and picnic lawns12min walk
The Equus · 1696 Ala Moana Blvd
Walking times are approximate.
Get directions
When you’re ready to trade the city for the countryOur sister property, the Hawaiʻi Polo Club, sits on the North Shore about an hour away, with seasonal polo matches, lessons, and oceanfront trail rides.
Visit Hawaiʻi Polo ClubOUR ROOMS
CLASSIC KING
Find comfort in our Classic King room. This room features a 4-post bed with pillow-top covers and a handmade Italian duvet comforter. View the happenings of Waikiki from your very own furnished outdoor lanai.
CLASSIC TWO DOUBLE BEDS
Recommended for families on the go, our Classic Doubles room features 2 double 4-post beds and hosts up to a family of four. You’ll find all the same modern luxuries here as our Classic King room (minus the lanai).
DELUXE KING
Upgrade to the Deluxe King room for a higher floor and partial view of the Pacific. Decorated with imported antique furniture from East Asia, this room still offers modern appliances such as stainless steel mid-sized refrigerator and Keurig coffee maker.
Deluxe Two Double Beds
Our Deluxe Doubles room offers all the same luxuries (minus the lanai) as our Deluxe King room, but for a bigger family of 4.
EXECUTIVE KING
Need more space? Spread out in our Executive King room with views of grand Waikiki and partial views of the Pacific.
BAMBOO QUEEN
Relive old Hawaii in our Bamboo Queen room. Designed around an eye-catching canopy bed, this room is carefully composed of wooden bamboo furniture and tropical floral prints, all while having the modern conveniences you need.
CLASSIC KING
Find comfort in our Classic King room. This room features a 4-post bed with pillow-top covers and a handmade Italian duvet comforter. View the happenings of Waikiki from your very own furnished outdoor lanai.CLASSIC TWO DOUBLE BEDS
Recommended for families on the go, our Classic Doubles room features 2 double 4-post beds and hosts up to a family of four. You’ll find all the same modern luxuries here as our Classic King room (minus the lanai).DELUXE KING
Upgrade to the Deluxe King room for a higher floor and partial view of the Pacific. Decorated with imported antique furniture from East Asia, this room still offers modern appliances such as stainless steel mid-sized refrigerator and Keurig coffee maker.
Deluxe Two Double Beds
Our Deluxe Doubles room offers all the same luxuries (minus the lanai) as our Deluxe King room, but for a bigger family of 4.EXECUTIVE KING
Need more space? Spread out in our Executive King room, available on our highest floor and complete with views of grand Waikiki and partial views of the Pacific.BAMBOO QUEEN
Relive old Hawaii in our Bamboo Queen room. Designed around an eye-catching canopy bed, this room is carefully composed of wooden bamboo furniture and tropical floral prints, all while having the modern conveniences you need.
Our roots
A Brief History of the Hawaiian Paniolo
Picture Hawaiʻi and you’ll likely see hula dancers and surfers. But a rider on horseback is every bit as Hawaiian.
- 1793
British explorer George Vancouver gives cattle to King Kamehameha I. The king places a kapu protecting them, and the herds grow wild across the islands.
- 1832
Kamehameha III brings Spanish-speaking vaqueros from California to teach Hawaiians to ride and rope. Their students become paniolo, from español.
- Today
The tradition rides on at the Hawaiʻi Polo Club on the North Shore. Guests receive two complimentary match tickets during polo season.
