"Moana Surfrider is a historic and very beautiful beachside hotel in the center of the city of Waikiki. The entrance is on a loud and very busy and congested street. It leads into the gorgeous, huge and upscale lobby where on any give day you are likely to see brides and grooms with their photographers having their wedding photos done! Blooming live orchids are throughout the hotel! My room was in the tower on the 6th floor. One of the less expensive but still very expensive rooms. The room was nice. The bed was comfortable. Bathroom was equipped with an automatic and technologically up to date bidet! Buttons to push for front or back ! Yes you read that correctly and in my opinion is not representative of the inflated price for the room. The backside of the hotel, also open air led to their restaurant, a take out cafe, a huge patio with many seating areas and a bar. Towels are offered to guests but cabanas, beach chairs and umbrellas all come with a hefty per day price tag.
I had high expectations and although as I mentioned the beachside location is breathtaking I admit that I was flabbergasted by the high price tag.
That being said, the staff was excellent and always ready to help."