Waikiki Beach hotels and Diamond Head at dusk

Cheap hotels in Honolulu & Waikiki

Most Oahu visitors stay in Waikiki, where hundreds of hotels line a famous beach with Diamond Head as a backdrop. A few blocks back from the sand, rooms cost far less.

Looking for cheap hotels in Honolulu & Waikiki? RoomsCheap compares hotel deals from the biggest booking sites in one search, so you can find cheap rooms in the right neighborhood — not just the lowest price in the wrong one.

Where to find cheap rooms in Honolulu & Waikiki

Waikiki Beachfront

Oceanfront hotels steps from the sand and surf lessons.

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Waikiki (off the beach)

Cheaper rooms a few blocks inland, still a short walk to the beach.

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Ko Olina

Resort lagoons on the quieter west coast.

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North Shore

Surf town atmosphere and big winter waves.

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Famous hotels in Honolulu & Waikiki

Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head from above, with the pink Royal Hawaiian at the bottom of the frame

The Royal Hawaiian

The “Pink Palace of the Pacific,” opened in 1927 on Waikiki Beach.

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The white colonial facade and columned entrance of the Moana Surfrider on Kalakaua Avenue

Moana Surfrider

Waikiki’s first hotel, opened in 1901 — a grand colonial landmark on the beach.

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Hilton Hawaiian Village outrigger canoe on the beach below the mosaic Rainbow Tower, Waikiki

Hilton Hawaiian Village

A 22-acre beachfront resort at the west end of Waikiki, known for its mosaic Rainbow Tower and lagoon.

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Aerial view of The Kahala Hotel on the shoreline beside the Waialae golf course, Honolulu

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

A quiet luxury hideaway beside the Waialae golf course, ten minutes from Waikiki — with a dolphin lagoon.

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Guests in the pool at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina

Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa

Disney’s family resort on the Ko Olina lagoons, with a lazy river, pools and kids’ club.

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Map of cheap hotels in Honolulu & Waikiki

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

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When to book a cheap hotel in Honolulu & Waikiki

April–May and September–October bring the best rates; winter holidays and summer are the busiest. Most hotels add a resort fee.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay on Oahu?

Waikiki for beaches, dining and first-time visitors; Ko Olina for a quiet resort stay.

How can I find cheap hotels in Waikiki?

Stay a few blocks back from the beach and book outside the peak winter and summer seasons.

Do Hawaii hotels charge resort fees?

Many do — compare the total price including resort fees and taxes.