The Best Hotels Closest to Makiki Forest Recreation Area in Honolulu for 2026

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A hotel lobby with outdoor seating, a stone wall, and a fire feature.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a palm tree in front.

A restaurant with a long wooden table and wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and hanging wicker lamps.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

1. AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

Downtown Honolulu, 3.2 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Crystal

NT$5,402

NT$7,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A balcony with wicker chairs, a table with breakfast items, and a cityscape view.

A room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a view of a building.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central seating area.

2. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

Ala Moana, 2.8 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Jordon

NT$5,367

NT$7,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by stone walls and potted plants.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a counter with various bottles, and a colorful mural on the wall.

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, bedside lamps, and a small table with a phone and a vase.

A hotel entrance with a staircase, a sign reading "Equus Boutique Hotel", and surrounding greenery.

3. The Equus

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Caroline

NT$3,550

NT$5,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A dining table with breakfast plates, a bowl, a cup, and a vase with flowers.

A retail space with a sign reading 'PAGODA PROVISIONS,' shelves with plants and bags, and a clothing rack.

A spacious indoor area with wooden furniture, ceiling fans, and large windows offering views of greenery and buildings.

A wall with various framed artworks and a chair in the foreground.

4. Pagoda Hotel

Koreatown, 2.3 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Cheyanne

NT$3,687

NT$5,696 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel with a rooftop pool, lounge chairs, and a view of surrounding high-rise buildings.

A high-rise hotel with a view of the ocean and a small island.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with shelves of bottles, and blue cushioned seating.

5. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

Ala Moana, 2.6 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Reenu

NT$6,326

NT$9,394 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A spacious balcony with a city view, furnished with a sofa and a dining table set for a meal.

A rooftop pool area with lounge seating and palm trees.

A balcony with two lounge chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape and the ocean.

A couple in white bathrobes sitting on a bed with a headboard, holding cookies.

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 3.1 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Beverly

NT$5,045

NT$7,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A rooftop lounge with wicker furniture, a patterned floor, and a view of tall buildings.

A room with two blue armchairs, a small table, and potted plants.

A multi-story building with a colorful mural on the lower level, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

A man sitting on a blue chair reading a book in a room with a brick wall, a ceiling fan, and various potted plants.

7. Central YMCA Residences

Ala Moana, 2.9 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Grady

NT$3,539

NT$4,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A tall hotel with a grid of balconies, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A Starbucks Coffee sign in a well-lit indoor area with seating and plants.

A beach with palm trees and a sailboat in the distance.

A glass table with a white cup of coffee, two champagne flutes, and a potted plant.

8. Ala Moana Hotel by LSI Resorts

Ala Moana, 2.9 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Zulma

NT$2,258

NT$10,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A rooftop pool area with lounge seating and a fire feature.

A modern hotel room with a bathroom, kitchenette, and a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the street.

The ALA MOANA HOTEL by Mantra, featuring a modern high-rise structure with a prominent entrance and a landscaped area with tropical plants.

9. Ala Moana Condo by Zelloo

Ala Moana, 2.8 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Steven Lee

NT$3,522

NT$14,231 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel with a pool area, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple balconies.

A Starbucks Coffee with indoor seating and a view of the city.

The Ala Moana Hotel by Marriott with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a clear view of the surrounding area.

A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, a unique geometric seating area, and a large chandelier.

10. ALA MOANA

Ala Moana, 2.8 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Liua

NT$3,096

NT$13,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a beach, and clear blue waters.

A tall, modern high-rise building with a grid-like facade and balconies.

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a city view.

A swimming pool with a reflection of the surrounding buildings and palm trees.

11. Waikiki Monarch Hotel

Waikiki, 3 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Makaila

NT$3,334

NT$4,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A modern hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with outdoor seating.

A bathtub with candles, a window with a view of a mountain and a beach at night, a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, books, and a decorative bowl. It features a view of a beach and mountains through large windows.

12. Halekulani

Waikiki, 3.9 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

James

NT$24,314

NT$28,864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a coastal view with boats and a sunset.

A clear blue pool with a glass barrier, surrounded by pink flowers and palm trees, with a view of the ocean in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a chair, a lamp, and a small table.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, large potted plants, a bench, and a glass wall offering a view of the interior.

13. Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Waikiki, 3.8 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Victoria

NT$16,354

NT$20,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A woman in a bikini sitting by a pool with a beach and palm trees in the background.

A room with a large window overlooking a marina and ocean, a wicker chair, a small potted plant, and a wooden cabinet.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a view of the marina through large windows.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the ocean, a round dining table with chairs, a sofa with a blue pillow, and a small dining table with a lamp.

14. Prince Waikiki

Waikiki, 3.2 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Michael

NT$8,447

NT$11,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A lobby with a central aquarium featuring a dolphin sculpture.

A high-rise hotel with a rooftop pool and surrounding greenery.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in dishwasher, a stainless steel microwave, and an oven.

15. Ilikai Hotel Condo at Waikiki No Parking

Waikiki, 3.4 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Anthony

NT$8,637

NT$18,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Two cocktails on a round table by a poolside with a view of palm trees and the ocean.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A rooftop terrace with a stone fire pit, seating area, and a view of the city skyline.

An outdoor bar area with a sign reading "MaloLo Rooftop Bar & Bites," featuring a counter with bar stools and a seating area with tables and chairs.

16. Marriott Vacation Club, Waikiki

Waikiki, 3.4 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Jennifer

NT$10,384

NT$12,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A poolside dining area with a view of the ocean at sunset, a table set with plates, glasses, and a fruit bowl.

A dining area with a white tree centerpiece, a bottle of wine, and a tray with food and drinks.

A coastal view with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and palm trees.

A modern living room with a beige sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding glass doors.

17. Espacio The Jewel Of Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.3 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Jeffrey

NT$95,265

NT$113,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A clear blue pool with wooden deck and lounge chairs.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a dining area, and a view of the sunset through floor-to-ceiling windows.

A coastal view with clear blue waters, a sandy beach, and lush greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a seating space with a view of the ocean.

18. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

Waikiki, 3.5 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Gency

NT$20,800

NT$24,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A beach scene with clear turquoise water, people swimming and walking along the shore, and palm trees in the background.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "VIVE HOTEL WAIKI".

A view of a beach with a sailboat, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

The entrance of VIVE HOTEL WAIKI with a modern design and visible indoor lighting.

19. Vive Hotel Waikiki

Waikiki, 4.1 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Danette

NT$4,258

NT$6,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel with outdoor seating, a pool, and a prominent building with a triangular roof structure.

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a mountain in the background.

A hotel atrium with a stage for performances, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

A hotel with a modern facade, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

20. OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

Waikiki, 3.9 km from Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Robert

NT$8,071

NT$11,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu	9.2 Wonderful 415 reviews	View
Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra	8.6 Excellent 3,572 reviews	View
The Equus	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Pagoda Hotel	8.4 Very good 504 reviews	View
Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa	8.6 Excellent 527 reviews	View

Top Makiki Forest Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

10/10 Excellent

"Beach two blocks away. Clean room"

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay, room was clean and comfortable only down side is we were on the side where weddings and events took place so it was very loud some nights"

Waikiki Monarch Hotel

8/10 Good

"hotel was decent. 5 min walk to beach. Needs updated like new carpet & paint. Hoyrl has NO PARKING for guests. Nearest parking charged $50 per day. That was a terrible & unexpected expense."

Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very accommodating & friendly. Rooms were nice & better than expected. Highly recommend."

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and clean room are good"

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay 10/10 recommend!! Perfect honeymoon stay!"

Other attractions near Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside

You can take time to visit Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside during your travels to Honolulu. Discover the area's waterfalls and monuments.

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Hawaii Nature Center

Explore the great outdoors at Hawaii Nature Center and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to Honolulu. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area.

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Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House during your travels in Honolulu. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Makiki Trail

You can take time to visit Makiki Trail during your travels to Honolulu. Amble around this culturally rich area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Central Union Church of Honolulu

Central Union Church of Honolulu is just one of the places to see in Honolulu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Manoa Valley Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Manoa Valley Theatre on your trip to Honolulu. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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University of Hawaii Art Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at University of Hawaii Art Gallery in Honolulu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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John Young Museum of Art

You can spend time studying the exhibits at John Young Museum of Art in Honolulu. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Makiki Forest Recreation Area?

Makiki Forest Recreation Area is located in a welcoming area of Honolulu known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 16 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Makiki Forest Recreation Area?

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Makiki Forest Recreation Area. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa and Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort.

How many hotels will I find near Makiki Forest Recreation Area?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Makiki Forest Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Makiki Forest Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Makiki Forest Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Makiki Forest Recreation Area?

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What can I see and do near Makiki Forest Recreation Area?

Bishop Museum, Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House, and Honolulu Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Iolani Palace, Aloha Tower, and Queen Emma Summer Palace are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Blaisdell Arena, Hawaii Theater, and Manoa Valley Theatre.

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Our top choices for Makiki Forest Recreation Area hotels

1. AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu

2. Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

3. The Equus

4. Pagoda Hotel

5. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

6. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach

7. Central YMCA Residences

8. Ala Moana Hotel by LSI Resorts

9. Ala Moana Condo by Zelloo

10. ALA MOANA

11. Waikiki Monarch Hotel

12. Halekulani

13. Ka Laʻi Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts

14. Prince Waikiki

15. Ilikai Hotel Condo at Waikiki No Parking

16. Marriott Vacation Club, Waikiki

17. Espacio The Jewel Of Waikiki

18. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

19. Vive Hotel Waikiki

20. OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

Compare popular hotels close to Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Top Makiki Forest Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

Waikiki Monarch Hotel

Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites

Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach

Other attractions near Makiki Forest Recreation Area

Pu'u 'Ualaka'a State Wayside

Hawaii Nature Center

Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House

Makiki Trail

Central Union Church of Honolulu

Manoa Valley Theatre

University of Hawaii Art Gallery

John Young Museum of Art

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