Makiki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Makiki attractions

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Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Makiki Forest Recreation Area and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Honolulu. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
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Activities

Tribute to Pearl Harbor Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

Pearl Harbor Tribute: Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

NZ$79
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Pearl Harbor Tribute: Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour
Atlantis XIV Premium Submarine Adventure

Atlantis Undersea Submarine Adventure Waikiki

NZ$296
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Atlantis Undersea Submarine Adventure Waikiki
Waikiki Parasailing in Hawaii from Oahu

Waikiki Parasailing in Hawaii from Oahu

NZ$67
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Parasailing in Hawaii from Oahu
Waikiki Turtle Snorkel Catamaran Sail

Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Catamaran Sail (Turtles Guaranteed)

NZ$174
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel Catamaran Sail (Turtles Guaranteed)
Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling

NZ$119
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling
Deluxe Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

Deluxe Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour

NZ$87
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Deluxe Pearl Harbor USS Arizona Memorial and Honolulu City Tour
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Our pick of the best Makiki Hotel Deals

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2005 Kalia Rd Honolulu HI
The price is NZ$682 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$682
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (9,442 reviews)
"Everything was exelent"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2424 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is NZ$651 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$651
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,280 reviews)
"Everything was clean and the staff was friendly. Is a way to big hotel so getting towels and finding your tower is a bit confusing at first but then you get used to it"

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is NZ$1,238 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$1,238
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,240 reviews)
"Overall great hotel, one of the best along the Waikiki strip especially with the adults only Infinity pool. Not a cheap option to stay at but well and truly worth it, will be the only choice moving forward!"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
The Twin Fin Hotel

The Twin Fin Hotel

4 out of 5
2570 Kalakaua Ave Honolulu HI
The price is NZ$477 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$477
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,439 reviews)
"It is good"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

The Twin Fin Hotel
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI
The price is NZ$754 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
NZ$754
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,099 reviews)
"Experience room not being clean and didn’t get clean to almost 3pm causing delay in my getting my day started with showering etc"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast

Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast

3 out of 5
3253 N Nimitz Hwy Honolulu HI
The price is NZ$394 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$394
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (3,494 reviews)
"Good breakfast"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport - Free Breakfast
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Our guide on where to stay in Makiki

Find the best Makiki areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Makiki
Learn more about Makiki
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Waikiki

Waikiki Beach Walk and Waikiki Beach are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Waikiki. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, island views and popular shops.

A coastal city with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a backdrop of mountains.

Ala Moana

If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis

If you're spending some time in Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis, Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal city with surfers, a mountain, and buildings.

Western Honolulu

The abundant dining options and waterfront views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or Aloha Stadium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station to get around town.

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McCully - Moiliʻili

While visiting McCully - Moiliʻili, you might make a stop by sights like Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i and HB Social Club - Hawaiian Brian's.

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