--- title: "The Equus, Honolulu, HI" description: "The Equus in Honolulu, HI: Equus Hotel has a unique history that gives rise to its name and equestrian theme. Unlike any other hotel in Waikiki, it is rooted in the elegant and exciting sport of polo and inspired by Hawaii’s fascinating paniolo history.…" canonical: https://nowah.xyz/stays/united-states/honolulu-hi/hotels/the-equus-6cd7570da183 --- # The Equus, Honolulu, HI The Equus in Honolulu, HI: Equus Hotel has a unique history that gives rise to its name and equestrian theme. Unlike any other hotel in Waikiki, it is rooted in the elegant and exciting sport of polo and inspired by Hawaii’s fascinating paniolo history.… ## About The Equus Equus Hotel has a unique history that gives rise to its name and equestrian theme. Unlike any other hotel in Waikiki, it is rooted in the elegant and exciting sport of polo and inspired by Hawaii’s fascinating paniolo history. Through the hallways of the hotel, guests can get a glimpse of paniolos in the old days through vintage family photos. The hotel is owned by the Daileys, a local family with equestrian roots. Mike Daily was born and raised in Oahu surrounded by horses and polo culture. The history of The Equus dates back to the 1950s, when Mike’s father, Fred Dailey, built and opened the iconic Waikikian Hotel. Back then there were only a handful of hotels in Waikiki. On the heels of World War II, Fred helped revive the sport of polo in Hawaii from its war-time pause by forming the Waikiki Polo Club in 1956. The Waikikian was a major sponsor of polo in the 50s and early 60s and hosted all the visiting players and teams, including Great Britain’s Prince Charles. Meanwhile, Fred had a role in building the Old Driftwood Hotel in the mid-60s. When the Waikikian was sold in the late 1970s, the polo connection with a Waikiki hotel was lost until Fred’s son, Mike, assumed ownership of the old Driftwood Hotel in 1990. After multiple renovations and the care that only a family-owned and operated business can provide, the hotel was re-named The Equus Hotel. The Equus was lovingly designed by Mike’s wife, Becca Dailey, who created the distinct flavor and charm of the hotel. Becca received the BIA Renaissance Building and Remodeling Award for the redesign. To this day, Mike, Becca, Devon and Mariah Dailey continue to operate The Equus, which still serves as the headquarters for the Hawaii Polo Club. Each year, The Equus hosts a variety of visiting teams and players from around the world and shares the history of the inspiring paniolo with its guests. ## Location 1696 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI, United States Coordinates: 21.2864378003124, -157.839345918037 ## Facilities - Wi-fi — Facilities - 24-hour reception — Facilities - Outdoor freshwater pool — Entertainment - Poolside snack bar — Catering - Car park (extra charge) — Facilities - Valet parking (extra charge) — Facilities - Air conditioning in public areas — Facilities - Bar — Catering - Beach volleyball — Sports - Bellboy service — Facilities - Breakfast a la carte (extra charge) — Meals - Café — Catering - Canoeing (extra charge) — Sports - Clothes dryer — Facilities - Concierge — Facilities - Lift access — Facilities - Multilingual staff — Facilities - Non-smoking area — Catering - Photocopier — Business - Printer — Business - Sailing (extra charge) — Sports - Sun loungers — Entertainment - Surfing — Sports - Terrace — Facilities - Windsurfing (extra charge) — Sports ## Room options ### Bed in dormitory STANDARD Up to 1 guests. ### Double or Twin CLASSIC CITY VIEW Up to 6 guests. ### DOUBLE CLASSIC Up to 4 guests. 2 × Double bed 131-150 width Alarm clock; Children share the bed with parents; Housekeeping; Smoke detector; Cable TV; Desk; Toiletries; Wi-fi ### Double or Twin CLASSIC KING BED Up to 6 guests. ### Double or Twin DELUXE CITY VIEW Up to 6 guests. ### DOUBLE EXECUTIVE Up to 4 guests. ### Room DELUXE KING BED Up to 2 guests. 1 × King-size bed 150-183 width Carpeted floors; Children share the bed with parents; Housekeeping; Smoke detector; Cable TV; Desk; Toiletries; Alarm clock ### Double or Twin EXECUTIVE CITY VIEW Up to 6 guests. ## Property photos - [The Equus, photo 1](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_a_006.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 2](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_a_008.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 3](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_a_004.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 4](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_a_007.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 5](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_a_005.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 6](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_w_008.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 7](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ro_004.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 8](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ro_002.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 9](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ro_010.JPG) - [The Equus, photo 10](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ro_011.JPG) - [The Equus, photo 11](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ro_013.JPG) - [The Equus, photo 12](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ro_014.JPG) - [The Equus, photo 13](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ro_015_20260515_203354.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 14](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ro_016_20260515_204620.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 15](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ro_017_20260611_185647.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 16](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ro_018_20260611_185718.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 17](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_l_005.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 18](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_l_001.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 19](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_l_002.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 20](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_l_003.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 21](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_l_004.jpg) - [The Equus, photo 22](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_r_001.JPG) - [The Equus, photo 23](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_ba_001.JPG) - [The Equus, photo 24](https://photos.hotelbeds.com/giata/bigger/04/049930/049930a_hb_p_006.jpg) ## Before you confirm Room configuration, meals, cancellation terms, prices and availability are checked with your selected offer in Nowah. 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