Tower Wing Guest Rooms offer a custom curved banquette and dining nook, integrated refreshment center, and a cozy reading area by floor-to-ceiling lanai doors that open to tradewind breezes and new balcony furnishings—blending indoor comfort with outdoor living. Available in one king or two queen beds, with 38 one-bedroom suites for added space and style.
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
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Hawaii’s Most Iconic Hotel Will Debut an Exquisite Refresh
In celebration of its 125th Anniversary in 2026
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Established in 1901, and Elegantly Transformed for its 125th Anniversary
The Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa, has commenced a stunning renewal and transformation, honoring its illustrious legacy as the First Lady of Waikiki. Inspired by the timeless romance of travel, the renovation will be completed in phases through 2025 and 2026, in celebration of the Moana’s 125th anniversary. The resort’s Tower Wing and elegant historic lobby renovations debuted Summer 2025, with the Banyan and Diamond Wing due to be finished in Winter 2025. Renderings are subject to change.
Member Exclusive Offer: Save and Earn 20,000 Bonus Points Per Stay
Be the first to experience the Moana Surfrider’s renovated Tower rooms and earn 20,000 bonus Marriott Bonvoy points per stay. Offer available only for a limited time.
Design Philosophy
Inspired by the healing and restorative properties of Hamohamo and specifically Ulukou, the historic area of Waikiki where the Moana stands, design elements fascilitate rejuvenating guest experience that specifically tie back to the natural elements that have made this area so desirable over the years. Patterns weaving in motifs highlighting kou lei, the movement of the ocean, and the Banyan Tree’s majestic aerial roots create new visuals, unifying the distinct wings together into the singular Moana Surfrider experience.
Renovation Timeline
Renovation Timeline
All phases of the Moana Surfrider’s renovations are slated for completion ahead of the resort’s 125th anniversary on March 11, 2026, in time for celebrations of the momentous milestone. The resort, which is one of four properties in Marriott International’s Waikiki Collection, will remain open and welcome guests throughout the refresh project.
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Spring 2026
Refined Elegance
Historic Lobby Refresh
The Moana Surfrider’s historic lobby debuted late summer of 2025 with a lighter, more refreshed aesthetic while staying true to the space’s cherished elegance and colonial-style Victorian architecture. The remodeled front desk area embodies the grandeur of the Moana with elegantly detailed check-in pods, added diffused lighting to highlight architectural elements, a new floor-to-ceiling feature wall, and a custom light sculpture inspired by the iconic Banyan tree in the historic courtyard.
Three Transformed Wings, Three Distinct Experiences
Heritage Space Enhancements
The Moana Surfrider’s guest room renovations will be revealed in phases from summer 2025 through spring 2026, and encompass all three wings of the hotel. Each wing’s design provides unique guest experiences and is intended to tell a story about the restorative properties of the resort’s natural environment and the significance of its location throughout history.
Now Welcoming Guests
Tower Wing Guest Rooms: Introducing Modern Beach Luxury
The Tower Wing offers guests an environment of modern beach luxury. Home to the resort’s most highly coveted and spacious accommodations with many ocean, beachfront, and Leahi (Diamond Head State Monument) views, the Tower Wing’s new guest rooms will provide an inviting residential experience with a custom seating and dining nook, an integrated refreshment center, a bespoke reading area alongside floor-to-ceiling lanai doors, and new balcony furnishings for indoor-outdoor living.
Tower Wing Guest Rooms
Tower Wing Guest Baths
Guest baths will feature new finishes, thoughtfully appointed modern conveniences, and storage.
The Penthouse Suites & Sky Terraces
Located on the 21st floor of the hotel, the refreshed Penthouse Suites are over 2000 square feet, including expansive wrap-around sky terraces with endless oceanfront views.
Tower One Bedroom Suites
The Tower One Bedroom Ocean View Suites offer luxurious accommodations with breathtaking views of the ocean and beach. The Living Room and multiple lanais offer a variety of opportunities for indoor-outdoor living.
Debuting Early Winter 2025
The Banyan Wing: Restoration of a Classic
Located at the heart of the resort, the historic Banyan Wing is the original wing of the hotel, offering a timeless sense of place. Honoring its 1901 heritage, each room is thoughtfully designed as a redefined expression of elegance—featuring unique layouts and inspired by native limu, long honored for its nourishing and healing qualities along Waikiki’s shore.
Banyan Wing Guest Rooms
Guest rooms in the Banyan Wing, the Moana Surfrider’s original wing built in 1901, will provide a redefined expression of The First Lady’s classic elegance and tradition, inspired by various limu (seaweed), which once grew with abundance along the shore and was used in different ways, including sustenance, nourishment and healing.
The Restoration of a Classic
Carefully selected furniture and artwork balance the Moana’s iconic architecture with modern, yet transitional touchpoints designed to create an ambiance of spacious living.
New Furnishings and Design
A thoughtfully designed work area, fresh flooring, custom entertainment and refreshment center, and artwork evoking the graceful lines of limu, will complete the space. The Banyan Wing will be unveiled in early winter 2025.
Banyan Wing Suites
The wing’s renovation thoughtfully honors the original 1901 architectural details, including distinct window arches. Decorative accents across both rooms and suites are inspired by the ocean, with a color palette of whitewashed sand, pops of coral, and soothing blue and grey.
Debuting Winter 2025
Diamond Wing: Contemporary Beach Loft Living
Originally opened as the Surfrider Hotel in 1952, to the east of the Banyan Wing, the Diamond Wing features of oceanfront and Waikiki City View rooms and suites.
Diamond Wing Room & Suites
The Diamond Wing’s fresh, modern design provides a boutique guest experience featuring beach loft-inspired interiors with vibrant colors, Hawaii-inspired details and whimsical artwork.
Contemporary Beach Loft Living
Transformed oceanfront rooms in the Diamond Wing — which encompassed the original Surfrider Hotel until its 1952 incorporation into the Moana — will include the beloved balcony rocking chair duos.
Inspired By Waikiki’s World-Renowed Surf Culture
Guest rooms are available in one king or two queen bed configurations. The refreshed Diamond Wing will be revealed in winter 2025.
Meetings and Event Spaces
The resort’s new oceanfront event space will open Fall 2025. Located on the ground floor of the Tower Wing, it will join the Moana’s collection of stunning ballrooms and event spaces. The new event space, currently available for booking, will have a capacity of 150 for a seated dinner and 200 for a reception.