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Prince Waikiki
Harbor-adjacent hotel at the Ala Moana end of Waikiki—not on the Kalakaua beach strip. A genuinely different base than mid-Waikiki: quieter, close to Ala Moana Center and the harbor, and a good without-car option if Ala Moana access matters.
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Quick facts
- Property type: hotel
- Price level: upscale
- Beachfront: No
- Pool: Yes
- Parking: Available (Verify current overnight parking rates on Prince Waikiki site before booking) — verified 2026-08-15
- Resort fee: Yes — verified 2026-08-15
- Good without a car: Yes
- Best for: without-car, couples, quiet-preference, ala-moana-proximity
Who it's best for
- without-car
- couples
- quiet
- ala-moana-proximity
Pros and cons
Pros
- Quieter atmosphere than mid-Kalakaua strip hotels
- Walking distance to Ala Moana Center (largest open-air mall in the US)
- Harbor and ocean views available from upper floors
- Good car-free base if your priorities are Ala Moana and walkable dining
- Feels more local and less touristy than the main resort corridor
Cons
- Not on Waikiki Beach; beach access requires a walk or short ride
- Different neighborhood than the Kalakaua strip—manage expectations about "Waikiki"
- Fewer on-property dining and activity options than larger resort properties
- Less walkable to iconic Waikiki Beach Walk attractions without a bus or rideshare
Location
100 Holomoana Street, Honolulu, HI 96815
Walkability: high
Ala Moana end of Waikiki is among the closer hotel locations to HNL relative to mid-Kalakaua. Rideshare pickup is generally straightforward here. Confirm current pickup zone on the hotel site.
Strong without-a-car base if Ala Moana Center, nearby dining, and TheBus access matter to you. The bus routes along Ala Moana Blvd connect Honolulu well. If your plan is mostly Waikiki Beach and the Kalakaua strip, the walk is longer than many guests expect—factor that in.
Amenities
- Ocean view
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Family friendly
Parking and transportation
Parking type: valet
Parking cost note: Verify current overnight parking rates on Prince Waikiki site before booking (verified 2026-08-15; re-check before travel)
Without a car: Generally workable
This is not a Kalakaua strip hotel
Prince Waikiki sits at the Ala Moana end of the Waikiki district, near the harbor and away from the mid-Kalakaua resort corridor. That positioning is the whole planning decision: if you want the pink-palace or large-beachfront-resort experience, this is not that. If you want a quieter base close to Ala Moana Center, harbor views, and walkable local dining, it often works better.
Without-car strengths
Ala Moana Center—Hawaii's largest open-air shopping and dining complex—is walkable. The bus network along Ala Moana Boulevard is one of Oahu's better transit corridors. Travelers who want to use TheBus and forego a car entirely often find this location more functional than a mid-strip hotel where a car feels necessary to escape resort-area pricing.
Beach access reality
Waikiki Beach is accessible, but it is a walk from here—not a step outside the door. If you want to leave your room and be on Waikiki sand in under five minutes, book closer to the beach. If beach mornings are one item on a broader itinerary, the walk is workable.
Who should choose it
Couples and solo travelers who want a quieter, less tourist-dense base. Travelers who prioritize Ala Moana access, harbor views, and walkable local restaurants over mid-strip Waikiki energy. Car-free travelers whose days mix bus transit with resort-area visits.
Who should skip it
- Travelers whose entire trip is Waikiki Beach and the Kalakaua strip—stay closer
- Anyone who specifically wants a beachfront or beach-adjacent property
- Groups that need a large amenity set on-site (multiple pools, spa, multiple restaurants)