To make it easier for you to choose a hotel to stay at for the Honolulu Marathon when making your own arrangements, we have compiled a list of hotels near the start and finish line.
In addition to the start and finish line points, we have also included a list of recommended areas. In addition to the start and finish points, we have also included a list of recommended areas for your reference.
Reservations are difficult to obtain during the Honolulu Marathon, so we recommend that you make your reservations as early as possible using a hotel reservation site with free cancellation policy. Please refer to this page to select a hotel in case there is no space on the Honolulu Marathon tour and you are on the waiting list for a reservation.
Hotels near the start line
Hotels near the starting point are those in the red circle. Hotels near the starting point are conveniently located near the Hawaii Convention Center, so you can walk to the convention center to pick up your bib.
The area circled in red is a mix of Ala Moana and Waikiki areas, so you can find hotels in both areas.
Ala Moana Area Hotel List (in order of lowest price)
Waikiki Area Hotel List (in order of lowest price)
Hotels in this area are listed below.
Many participants stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, which is the closest hotel to the starting point.
| Hotel | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ala Moana Hotel | |
| Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai | |
| Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites | |
| Ilikai Lite | |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki | |
| Aqua Palms Waikiki | |
| Prince Waikiki | |
| Paniolo at The Equus | |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Alana – Waikiki Beach | |
| The Modern Honolulu, A Hilton Vacation Club | |
| Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort | |
| Ｍandarin Ｏriental Honolulu | 開業予定 |
Hotels near the finish line
If you want to rest up as soon as possible after the marathon, we recommend a hotel close to the finish line.
You can easily locate them on the map below!
List of hotels in the Waikiki area (in order of lowest price)
Hotels in this area are listed below.
| Hotel | Rating |
|---|---|
| Castle Waikiki Grand Hotel | |
| Ewa Hotel Waikiki | |
| Park Shore Waikiki | |
| Prime Location & Great View | |
| Hotel Renew | |
| Aston at the Waikiki Banyan | |
| Queen Kapiolani Hotel | |
| Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel | |
| Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa | |
| Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach | |
| Aston Waikiki Sunset | |
| Hilton Waikiki Beach | |
| Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach |
If you stay at a hotel near the finish line, you will have the advantage of taking advantage of the free shuttle bus to and from the start line on the morning of the marathon.
The free shuttle departs from the parking lot on the Kapahulu Avenue side of the Honolulu Zoo (right side of the red circle line and the intersection of Kapahulu Avenue).
The closest free bus departs from the Queen Kapiolani Hotel.
We recommend the Queen Kapiolani Hotel because you can take the bus tirelessly to the starting point on the way there and rest at the hotel right after the finish line!
Free buses will run between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. on the day of the convention. Reservations are not required and buses will depart sequentially as soon as they reach capacity.
What is the distance between the start and finish line?
The distance between the start and finish of the Honolulu Marathon is approximately 4.2 km.
If you walk at a leisurely pace, it will take about 50 minutes.
If you stay at a hotel located between the start and finish line, you can go to the start point in the morning after warming up.
Hotels in central Waikiki, located between the start and finish lines, are also recommended.
When choosing a hotel to stay at for the Honolulu Marathon, the best place to stay is in the area between the start and finish lines, slightly closer to the finish line.
List of hotels in the Waikiki area (in order of lowest to highest price)
The distance to the starting point is a little longer than the distance to the finish line, but if you consider it a warm-up walk, you won’t mind.
Since you will be exhausted after the marathon, it is better to be as close to the finish line as possible, so we recommend that you walk a little closer to the finish line than to the middle.
The red circle on the map above is the area slightly closer to the finish line than the middle.
The hotels in this area are as follows
| Hotel | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sheraton Princess Kaiulani | |
| OHANA Waikiki East by Outrigger | |
| Imperial Hawaii Resort at Waikiki | |
| Tropical Studio at Marine Surf Waikiki | |
| Aqua Oasis | |
| Pearl Hotel Waikiki | |
| OHANA Waikiki Malia by Outrigger | |
| Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger | |
| Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa | |
| Sheraton Waikiki | |
| Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach | |
| Shoreline Hotel Waikiki | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach | |
| Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach | |
| The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club | |
| Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort | |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk | |
| Polynesian Residences Waikiki Beach | |
| The Laylow, Autograph Collection | |
| Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani | |
| Halekulani | |
| The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort | |
| Kalai Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts |
Halekulani’s sister hotel, Hale Puna, is beautiful and highly recommended.
On October 25, 2019, the former Waikiki Park Hotel underwent a major renovation and rebranding as Hale Puna Waikiki by Halekulani. On July 1, 2022, the Hale Puna has reopened!
Naturally, it is beautiful!
Hale Puna Waikiki by Halekulani
Compared to the 5-star Halekulani, the Hale Puna is more reasonably priced and has the advantage of no resort fees. The beach is only a one-minute walk away, and the Royal Hawaiian Center is only two minutes away.
You can also walk through the Sheraton Waikiki to Kalakaua Avenue. The distance to the start of the Honolulu Marathon is approximately 2.5 km. It takes about 20-25 minutes to walk from Hale Puna to the starting point.
Mandarin Oriental, Honolulu is scheduled to open near Startline.
Mandarin Oriental, Honolulu is scheduled to open right in front of the Hawaii Convention Center, the number card (bib) pickup location for the Honolulu Marathon.
The Ala Moana Center is also nearby.
Since the opening date has not yet been determined, you will not be able to stay at the hotel when you participate in the Honolulu Marathon in 2024. The distance to the start of the marathon is about 1.2 km, about a 12-3 minute walk. The Honolulu Railroad is scheduled to open in about 2025, and a station will open at Ala Moana Center. It will be very convenient to take the train from Honolulu Airport to Ala Moana Center and then walk to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Honolulu.
Summary | A few tips for hotel reservations in Waikiki
Hotel reservations are difficult to obtain during the Honolulu Marathon. The closer it gets to the event, the harder it is to get reservations for hotels and apartments (condominiums) that are reasonably priced and have many positive reviews from guests. We recommend that you make your hotel reservations as soon as you decide to participate in the Honolulu Marathon.
When making hotel reservations, use major international hotel reservation sites that offer many hotels with free last-minute cancellations. Booking.com, Expedia, and Hotels.com are recommended.
When actually searching for a hotel, first check the “free cancellation” box in the filtering section.
Each site will indicate the following
Booking.com: booking condition “free cancellation
Expedia: Payment “No Cancellation Fee”.
Hotels.com: Payment & Cancellation “No Cancellation Fee
