Makiki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

Nowhere sums up the spirit of Hawaii more powerfully than its world-famous beach – so grab your swimming gear and prepare to be wowed by Waikiki!

Waikiki Beach
Ala Moana Center

Ala Moana Center

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.

Ala Moana Center
Pearl Harbor

Pearl Harbor

Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.

Pearl Harbor
Aloha Tower showing a city and skyline

Honolulu Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Honolulu with a trip to Honolulu Harbor. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.

Honolulu Harbor
Royal Hawaiian Center

Royal Hawaiian Center

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Royal Hawaiian Center, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Royal Hawaiian Center
International Market Place

International Market Place

You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to International Market Place, a favourite shopping spot in Honolulu. Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

International Market Place

Activities

Sailboat at sunset in Oahu

Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)

NZ$83
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Snorkeling with Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed

NZ$136
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Turtle Canyon Snorkel from Waikiki: Turtles Guaranteed
Full-Day Oahu Sightseeing and Local Food Tour

Full-Day Oahu Sightseeing and Local Food Tour

NZ$213
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Oahu Sightseeing and Local Food Tour
5 in 1 Deluxe Cruise: Turtle Snorkeling, Activities and Pick-Up

5 in 1 Deluxe Cruise: Turtle Snorkeling, Activities and Pick-Up

NZ$98
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
5 in 1 Deluxe Cruise: Turtle Snorkeling, Activities and Pick-Up
Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore

Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore

NZ$66
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Honolulu: Glass Bottom Boat Tour along Oahu's South Shore
Parasailing in Waikiki Hawaii

Parasailing in Waikiki Hawaii

NZ$75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Parasailing in Waikiki Hawaii
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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$563 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$563
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy 5 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (8,334 reviews)
"The resort was nice we came back to our room to find the floor flooded due to the AC leaking. It toom 3 hours of our vaction to get someone up there to look at it the a/c and clean up the water. Then we had to move to room on a another floor which still had a view but not like the one we reserved. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is NZ$1,009 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$1,009
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,342 reviews)
"Stayed there twice and loved it."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Sheraton 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$543 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$543
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,380 reviews)
"Loved staying here for a week!"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
The price is NZ$586 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$586
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,368 reviews)
Beautiful place
"Beautiful Resort Ever!! Celebrated my daughters 17th birthday and our first time in Hawaii."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Waikiki Resort Hotel

Waikiki Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2460 Koa Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is NZ$363 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$363
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Honolulu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,166 reviews)
"There were lots of restaurants within walking distance. The room was a bit small and so were the beds. We asked for an ocean view room and we did get one but it was very small with 2 double beds and the beds weren’t very comfortable. My parents had a suite which was not an ocean view and was huge ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Waikiki Resort Hotel
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach

5 out of 5
2490 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI
The price is NZ$684 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$684
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Honolulu. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,132 reviews)
"2mins walk to waikiki beach. Literally just few steps Away. Staffs are very kind and nice. From check in, customer service ,parking staffs and housekeeping (the lady was very nice )."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
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Other neighbourhoods around Makiki

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Koreatown

Koreatown might not have many top sights, but Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Koreatown
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Ala Moana

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

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

Ala Moana
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Kaka'ako

While visiting Kaka'ako, you might make a stop by sights like Neal S. Blaisdell Center and Ala Moana Beach Park.

Kaka'ako
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Downtown Honolulu

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Downtown Honolulu include the shopping and beaches. Make a stop by Honolulu Harbor or King Kamehameha Statue while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Honolulu
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Waikiki

4.5/5(1,448 area reviews)

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

Waikiki
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McCully - Moiliili

Though McCully - Moiliili may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk.

McCully - Moiliili

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