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Wayfinder Waikiki, Hawaii

2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815, United States. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“Wayfinder opened a year ago on the relatively quieter side of Waikiki, fronting the Ala Wai canal (but still an easy walk to the beach). Rooms contrast a Brutalist exterior with playful interiors that combine checkered palaka print pillows and shower curtains emblazoned with humuhumunukunukuāpua‘a, the state fish. In addition to rooms in the main building, Wayfinder also has larger studios with bungalow vibes in a three-story walk-up adjacent to the pool.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Wayfinder Waikiki, Hawaii. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.3 out of 5.0

Ranked 13th in Hawaii

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Wayfinder Waikiki is that effortlessly cool, design-driven hideaway tucked just a couple of blocks from the beach in Honolulu. It’s like walking into someone’s stylish island home.

The Brutalist architecture gets softened with lush tropical greenery and vibrant local artwork, giving it a laid-back but very intentional vibe. Inside, the rooms feel open and chill, with custom robes, luxe Grown Alchemist bath products, and pieces by Hawaiian artists that make each stay feel personal.

And when you want to kick back, the 70-foot saltwater pool is pure paradise, complete with a bar that serves ice-cold cocktails right by the water.

The food scene at Wayfinder is equally relaxed but on point. Redfish offers fresh Hawaiian-inspired dishes, while Lost + Found is a tropical speakeasy to sip and lounge.

Whether you’re in the mood to explore the local neighborhood or just soak up the sun, the team at Wayfinder makes the whole experience feel genuine and welcoming.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Tim

17 August 2025

Very relaxing atmosphere with excellent bar and restaurant

Good room size

The sliding door to the balcony was faulty-wouldn’t close properly

5.0
Melanie

10 August 2025

superb!!

The hotel is in a superb location for us - short walk to beach and many other facilities. The pool area is superb and staff are very friendly and helpful

wee bit of trouble with wifi but not a dilemma

4.0
Natalie

7 August 2025

Good value for money and great location in Waikiki!

It was great value for money! The staff that checked us in on arrival were amazing. The pool and location were perfect!

The floor of our room wasn’t cleaned and some staff at the front desk weren’t always that helpful or friendly.

4.5
Marian

6 August 2025

Great location, good value, friendly staff and a cool vibe!

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and the pool area was inviting.

A kettle in the room would be handy.

4.0
Liam

4 August 2025

Very good

Great restaurant, lobby and pool areas!

Nothing

3.5
Amy

31 July 2025

There was no availability on the pool lounges. We attempted to go at several different times with the same result. The a

Great location.

Charged us additional to our booking $75 USD to check in 4 hours earlier. We were tired from our long flight. There seemed to be no flexibility with this. Albeit clearly the sane room type if not our allocated room was available for a price.

5.0
Rebecca

27 July 2025

Exceptional

Perfectly located to waikiki! Clean and cheeky

4.0
Stephanie

22 July 2025

Very good

Restaurant, lobby, pool, attention to detail creating an old Waikiki vibe

Room was small

4.0
Carol

20 July 2025

Really nice location, pool and staff. The restaurant serves delicious food. A big plus!

Lovely property and pool. Good value. Excellent staff.

A little cramped for me. Would have liked a bigger space, especially the bathroom, but understand that this cannot be changed.

5.0
Lauren

18 July 2025

Great, fun hotel

Very nice hotel with fun vibe! The whole space is very cute. The restaurant downstairs was our favorite food of the trip. The pool was never too crowded. The room was a decent size. It was about 10 minutes from the beach which was close enough for us.

5.0
Alexandra

13 July 2025

Gorgeous

I loved the beautiful pool the most of everything. The room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and had the most comfortable bed. The cocktails I had were delicious. The view over the canal was amazing. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was amazing. Just metres away from all of the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.

The front desk staff were not always very friendly. I got told off for having "outside food" (a snack) by the pool. But where was it explained that that wasn't allowed? especially since I bought a very expensive cocktail at the same time. I would've also appreciated coffee, tea, and hot water facilities in the room. Honestly, there was a strong feeling that these things weren't provided in order to make you spend more money at the cafe/bar/restaurant on site. The security deposit was very expensive and quite unexpected. It would be nice to re think the layout of the poolside furniture. There were often not enough loungers while there were many empty tables and chairs. Air conditioner in room very noisy and inconsistent temperature.

4.5
Eric

10 July 2025

Fabulous

A nice oasis in the busy area around Waikiki, with a great bar, pool, and workout facility.

4.5
Kelly

8 July 2025

Fabulous

Beautiful setting away from the main streets but still in close walking distance

5.0
Rosemary

5 July 2025

Excellent location, very friendly staff, beautiful swimming pool, lovely restaurant

We usually just had coffee and croissants for breakfast, there was breakfast served in the restaurant though if needed which looked good. The location was excellent, 5 minutes walk to the beach and shops

It was all good

4.0
Andrea

30 June 2025

Great location to swim at Waikiki Beach

Convenient to downtown Easy valet entrance Great shower amenities Allows use of their beach equipment for free

Very thin walls Small room and the bed was in an unusual spot in the room

3.5
Laurie

27 June 2025

The Wayfinder Waikiki in Honolulu is a reasonably priced hotel in Waikiki with lovely pool area and restaurant.

The pool area and the staff! The breakfasts were yummy, nice restaurant!

Accommodations felt old and dated

5.0
Eleisha

27 June 2025

Awesome!

Beautiful hotel, lovely & attentive staff and in an awesome location!

Traffic noise from people revving cars and motorbikes at night was very loud and woke us up some nights.

3.5
Karolina

27 June 2025

Good place for short stay

pool

dirty floor in room, shower cabinet (constantly wet curtain)

3.5
Lindy

14 June 2025

Decent but not luxurious.

Cute and comfortable beds. Nice pool. Fabulous breakfast free drinks. Great elevator speed.

Room was too small for accessible room. Air conditioner didn't work very well. Neither did one of the lamps. Ocean view was an extreme exaggeration..... It was a small canal!

4.0
Verena

7 June 2025

pretty vintage rooms in a central Waikiki location

great location within Waikiki, nicely furnished rooms, very good poke at the restaurant (we got a 15$ voucher for this), experienced no long waiting times at the lifts which is a great PLUS

AC did not work (minimum in the whole floor) and no notice about this upon arrival, we gladly had a corner room so we could open the windows at night. no coffee maker in the room, minibar is empty and no beverage machines on the floors (bought everything at the nearby supermarket), didn´t find the ice cube machines on floors 8 &4 and then decided to pick up ice cubes from the lobby bar

4.0
Laura

6 June 2025

Had a great time thanks

Lovely pool area, staff great, redfish superb food and service

The room we had by the pool was dark and probably needed an extra light above the other bed or a lamp.

4.0
Kyle

3 June 2025

A hidden gem capturing the magic of Hawaii.

-Really like the boutique feel of this hotel, not many children around so the pool has a cool, chill vibe -Resort Fee includes complimentary GoPro Camera, Boogie Boards, Beach Towels, beach deck chairs & a free cocktail at the bar -Stayed in a Superior King Room which didn't have road noise, overlooks the pool and river behind, had a corner terrace -Great location only 5 minute walk to the beach. -ABC Store across the road to pick up essentials. - The gym was sufficient for a hotel gym, i used it every day and it was always empty

-All of the staff are super friendly, especially the pool team and concierge guys. Always smiling and welcoming which was really nice. However, what bothered us how rude the Reception team are. They seem to have a different vibe. We have stayed at the hotel twice now and it was the same last time. They don't smile, acknowledge when you walk past, at check in they don't say hello or 'welcome' it's just ' Whats the name?" and handed us an activities leaflet. They are often seen talking amongst themselves. It felt like a hassle for them when we asked any questions. On checkout, they just asked for our room number and that was it. No hello, or pleasantries or 'How was your stay?'. If the hotel could fix their mindset, the hotel would be perfect! -We stayed for 10 days, having access to a washing machine would also be useful.

4.0
Jason

18 May 2025

Excellent little stay in this boutique hotel, clean rooms, not bad food and excellent cocktails around a great little po

Location was great only a few blocks back from the main drag and beach. Cocktails were the best in the area and we tried ALL of the bars.. Don’t listen to TripAdvisor as most of the bars were rubbish..

Due to being near the main road it was a little noisy and the wait staff by the pool could’ve been a little more friendly given you’re tipping just about everyone..

5.0
Sallyanne

17 May 2025

Great place to stay in the heart of Waikiki

The staff went over and above for us!

Nothing, the property was wonderful.

4.5
Tim

15 May 2025

We loved our stay! The hospitality staff, the service and the pool

Excellent service and hospitality. Nothing was a bother for staff - they’re so friendly. Food wise, its bar snacks and dinner are great! The location was perfect as we were so central to the Main Street, beach and the International Market Place but quiet at night for a restful sleep.

Would have been helpful to have had access to a washing machine onsite.

3.5
Jose

13 May 2025

Pleasant

I always stay here. Location and vibe is great

No matter how many times you stayed. No preferences are ever honored and team members don’t seem to care. You are just one more

5.0
An

13 May 2025

Exceptional

beautiful balcony and clean room!

5.0
Ellyce

9 May 2025

Exceptional

Everything was perfect

Nothing, zero complaints - only recommendation would be coffee facilities in the rooms

5.0
Vedrana

8 May 2025

We liked it here.

It was clean, well maintained,

No coffee machine or cups in the room and it was noisy but we were not bothered by it.

4.0
Angie

24 April 2025

Good location

Location was good, near the beach. The hotel did a nice surprise for my birthday. The pool is nice, with a hot tub too.

The room was very noisy, all the street sounds can be heard all the night, they give ear plugs in the room.

3.5
Angie

23 April 2025

Pleasant

Good location

4.0
Gonzalez

23 April 2025

Very good

Very nice location

4.5
Jd

18 April 2025

Perfect spot to rebalance on trans-Pacific flights

This location works really well a couple blocks off beach, accessible to restaurants, great front desk staff

4.5
Jd

18 April 2025

Go to location when in Honolulu -

Repeat visitor - great welcoming vibe to lobby and great team at front desk and cleaning teams

5.0
Edgar

17 April 2025

Perfect experience

Good location

Nothing

4.5
Marco

14 April 2025

Amazing hotel in Honolulu

People are very friendly, the room is nice and big enough for two people. The pool area is cool and generally we enjoyed a lot our time there. The position is very good being in Waikiki but not on the Main Street. The only problem of the room is that it is not sound-proof, you can hear the cars during the night.

3.5
Tamarin

12 April 2025

Pleasant

Great decor and fun vibe, lots of cute surprises (ice lollies at the pool etc) and lovely pool.

No kettle in the room, bed quite lumpy, loads of traffic noise.

4.0
Thomas

11 April 2025

cool

Cool groove, Pool

Small room

4.0
Pam

11 April 2025

Very good

A beautiful view from my room and loved the little outdoor patio where one can sit and enjoy a coffee.

5.0
Jerry

10 April 2025

A thoroughly enjoyable short stay

Breakfast in the redfish was excellent. The location 10 minutes walk from Waikiki beach was great.

4.0
Elizabeth

8 April 2025

Close to Waikiki beach, food and shopping.

Close to beach, food and shopping. Could walk everywhere. Beach chairs and boards available to check out. Staff was very friendly. Room a bit cramped for four adults but we were only here one night so not a big deal.

5.0
Joan

7 April 2025

Exceptional

The room was small but with the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. The value was good given that it is very near the beach. We liked the openess of the ground level. If one doesn't eat breakfast in the restaurant, the selection of pastries and breakfast sandwiches at the breakfast bar is limited as they get them only every other day..

4.5
Alioto

5 April 2025

Fabulous

We enjoyed the the coffee area and breakfast at RedFish. Both were delicious. The pool area was nice. We will definitely visit again on our next trip.

Our two side windows looked into the back side of other private residences.

4.0
Nancy

31 March 2025

Very good

The food in the restaurant was wonderful, especially if you want poke'. Location was great, especially if you don't have a car. You can walk to the beach, shopping and many restaurants.

4.0
Pania

28 March 2025

relaxing and enjoyable, comfy beds

Pool, restaurant, pool bar Gym

Nothing to fault

5.0
Faith

27 March 2025

Above and beyond!

We loved staying here. They decorated our room with tons of flowers since we made a note that it was our honeymoon, and gave us drink tickets for the poolside bar. The bed was comfortable, the toiletries smelled wonderful, and the restaurant breakfast was delicious. A short walk to the beach so we were able to get into the ocean two times in the 24ish hours we were in Hawaii. Absolutely incredible value for the price we paid - would 100% stay here again!

It would be awesome if they added flip flops or slide sandals to the roster of things you can borrow for the beach. But seriously, A+ overall.

5.0
Shirley

27 March 2025

Exceptional

Great hotel along the canal. Friendly helpful staff who went out of their way to acknowledge you and assist with anything. Super comfy beds and pillows. Would definitely stay again.

3.5
Tiffany

24 March 2025

Good location but small bedrooms

Common areas were nice

Bedrooms felt a little cramped and rundown

5.0
Nicolas

24 March 2025

Exceptional

Vibes

4.5
Ron

23 March 2025

Great location and quirky hotel. Fabulous corner room with a view.

Location is great, close to beach, shops and restaurants. View across canal and golf course was wonderful. Quirky room.

Checkin was very slow - with a huge queue. The process needs to be streamlined. They had all our details, the room had been prepaid, but it still took forever to check in. The same slow process occurred with all the people in the queue in front of us. The free welcome drink is a selected few drinks at the poolside bar only. Got caught and ordered drinks from the main bar as not all drink types at poolside bar, only to charged as they dont take free welcome drink tokens. Beware use them at poolside bar for cheap drinks only.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Snack bar
  • - Coffee house on site

Services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Shared lounge/TV area
  • - Daily housekeeping

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
  • - Windsurfing (additional charge)
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • - Canoeing (additional charge)
  • - Hiking (additional charge)
  • - Cycling
  • - Diving (additional charge)
  • - Snorkelling (additional charge)
  • - Fitness
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Fitness classes
  • - Walking tours (additional charge)

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)
  • - Outdoor furniture

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Salt-water pool
  • - Pool bar
  • - Shallow end
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Face masks for guests available

Reception services

  • - Invoice provided
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