MOANA SURFRIDER, A WESTIN RESORT FACT SHEETCelebrating 106 years of History and Elegance in Waikiki Property and Location
“The First Lady of Waikiki” was built on the sands of Waikiki Beach in 1901. The former Moana Hotel, now called the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort, an historic oceanfront resort featuring 795 luxurious rooms, including 45 suites (41 with oceanfront lanai). The hotel has a freshwater swimming pool, two restaurants, oceanfront beach bar and poolside snack bar. The Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort is walking distance from Kapiolani Park, the International Marketplace, Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium. History
As the first resort built on Waikiki beach, the Moana hotel opened its magnificent doors to the public on March 11, 1901. The main building of the hotel, its Banyan Wing, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel has its own Historical Room, with display cases featuring photographs and other nostalgic memorabilia from the early 1900s. The famous Moana Banyan tree was planted in 1904 and is listed on Hawaii’s Rare and Exceptional Tree list, protecting it under state law. When last measured, the Banyan tree spanned 150-feet across and 75-feet high. Guest Services & Facilities
Guest rooms have The Heavenly Bed®, air conditioning, color television with in-room movies, refrigerator, in-room safe, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, make-up / shaving mirror and deluxe grooming products, daily maid service and nightly turndown service upon request. Facilities include a freshwater swimming pool and beach area for guests, beach activities desk, fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival, preferred rates at championship golf courses, Westin Kids Club®, historic property tours, historical room, boutique shops, laundry facilities and dry cleaning services, concierge desk, multi-lingual staff, valet and self-parking, escorted check-in, and ADA accessible rooms. Rooms are equipped with fire detection equipment, including sprinklers and central emergency public address systems. Rooms have complimentary safes and doors fitted with electronic locks. Dining and Entertainment
With two tempting restaurants to choose from, the outdoor Veranda and the relaxed Beachhouse, one could experience all the unique flavors of Hawaii under one roof. Traditional high tea on the Banyan Veranda and live Hawaiian entertainment with hula dancing every evening make this hotel the perfect choice for visitors. Meeting and Function Space
The hotel offers a variety of indoor and outdoor locations for small meetings to large conventions and intimate gatherings to spectacular weddings. Function space includes more than 15,000 square feet of space, including the Ballroom, the Ballroom Foyer, the Boardroom, the Parlor, the Roof Garden, and the Diamond Lawn. Guest Activities
In addition to the educational Historical Room, walking tours are offered twice a day, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Aloha Beach Services desk located on the beach fronting the hotel offers surfing lessons, catamaran rides and outrigger canoe paddling. WestinWORKOUT®
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Hotel info:
2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Phone: (808) 922-3111
Fax: (808) 924-4799
Toll-free reservations (800) 782-9488
From United States and Canada Web Site: www.starwoodhotelshawaii.com/waikikiinspiration/ Hotel Owners Kyo-ya Company Ltd., a division of Kokusai Kogyo Company Ltd. Hotel Management Company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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