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$76
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$283
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Atlantis Undersea Submarine Adventure Waikiki
Waikiki Parasailing in Hawaii from Oahu

Waikiki Parasailing in Hawaii from Oahu

NZ$76
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$169
per adult
88% 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$121
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Oahu: All Day Circle Island Tour with Snorkeling
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed

NZ$133
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
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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$586 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$586
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (9,440 reviews)
"Breakfast included was not as expected limited and you pay any additional. Everything was extra cost. No microwave for your kids to re warm food, specially picky eaters. I asked for ocean view no view."

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$602 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$602
9 Aug - 10 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$1,197 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$1,197
12 July - 13 July
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! (3,238 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$508 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$508
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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$726 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$726
9 Aug - 10 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! (4,098 reviews)
"We had a great view from our oceanfront view room. Everything was great except the room carpets. They seemed old and wet(?) most of the time. Maybe it my be due to the moisture. Usually, I would not really mind walking on hotel carpets, but I used the provided slippers while we stayed. The poolside ..."

Reviewed on 9 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! (3,493 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
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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.

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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.

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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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