Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG
2058 Kūhiō Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815, Honolulu, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG is a contemporary 3-star hotel in a high-rise building at 2058 Kūhiō Ave. in Honolulu. Its public rating is 3.9 from 3,494 reviews.
Rooms
Bright rooms have mood-lit headboards, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers; upgraded rooms have ocean views. Guest comments describe some rooms as compact, while others praise the beds and room condition.
Amenities & Services
The hotel has an outdoor pool, sundeck, hot tub, and fitness center. A daily resort fee covers fitness classes and private cabana use; coin-operated laundry and paid off-street parking are also available.
Location
Duke Kahanamoku Beach is about a 10-minute walk away, and Ala Moana Center is about a mile from the hotel. Nearby points of interest include Duke's Waikiki (829 m), Moana Surfrider (919 m), Kuhio Beach (1,167 m), Honolulu Zoo (1,716 m), and Ala Moana Regional Park (1,873 m).
Guest Experience
Review excerpts praise the staff, location, and breakfast, and some guests highlight ocean views and comfortable beds. Comments also note that rooms can feel tight; other reported drawbacks include shower pressure and occasional waits for elevators.
Best for
This hotel suits travelers who want a Waikiki base within walking distance of the beach, shops, and dining, with an outdoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center on site. It may work particularly well for guests who value in-room microwaves and minifridges, while those needing more room to spread out should note that some reviews describe the rooms as compact.
Travel tips
Budget for paid off-street parking and check the daily resort fee, which covers fitness classes and private cabana use. Duke Kahanamoku Beach is about a 10-minute walk, while Ala Moana Center is roughly a mile away; allow extra time for elevators, as some guests report waits.
What guests say
Guests frequently commend the helpful, friendly staff, the Waikiki location, and breakfast, with several noting easy walks to the beach, shops, and food. Reviews also praise clean or well-maintained rooms, comfortable beds, and memorable ocean views. The main recurring drawback is limited room space; individual comments also mention weak shower pressure, inconsistent housekeeping, and occasional elevator waits. One guest also disliked not being able to charge minor purchases to the room.
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