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Hotels in Waikiki, Christmas stay, Dec 23 to 28, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 5 nights, Wednesday to Monday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 12 of the 34 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

This selection covers the Waikiki hotel districts from the harbor and Hilton Hawaiian Village east toward Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head. Ala Moana, Kakaako and Ko Olina are separate selections.

Royal Hawaiian and Waikiki Beach Walk: the easiest Waikīkī base, if you don't mind the crowds. Central Waikiki and Kuhio Beach: stay here for beach days and evenings without a plan. West Waikiki and Hilton Hawaiian Village: good for family beach routines, less convenient for spontaneous evenings. East Waikiki and Diamond Head: choose the park-and-beach end for a calmer Waikīkī stay.

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Hotels in Waikiki, Christmas stay, Dec 23 to 28, 2026

This selection covers the Waikiki hotel districts from the harbor and Hilton Hawaiian Village east toward Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head. Ala Moana, Kakaako and Ko Olina are separate selections.

Compound search: hotels located in Waikiki (the Waikiki hotel districts from the harbor and Hilton Hawaiian Village east toward Kapiolani Park and Diamond Head); check-in 2026-12-23, check-out 2026-12-28, 5 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk; Central Waikiki & Kuhio Beach; West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village; East Waikiki & Diamond Head. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-23 to 2026-12-28; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (12 of 34 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Royal Hawaiian & Waikiki Beach Walk: The easiest Waikīkī base, if you don't mind the crowds. Typical $366 a night. Subway: Walk to the beach and shopping.
  • Central Waikiki & Kuhio Beach: Stay here for beach days and evenings without a plan. Typical $211 a night. Subway: Walk to Kūhiō Beach.
  • West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village: Good for family beach routines, less convenient for spontaneous evenings. Typical $219 a night. Subway: The beach and Ala Moana are walkable.
  • East Waikiki & Diamond Head: Choose the park-and-beach end for a calmer Waikīkī stay. Typical $222 a night. Subway: Buses 14 and 200 serve Kalākaua Avenue by Kapiʻolani Park.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Waikiki Beachside Hostel — 2-star, independent

2. Waikiki Monarch Hotel — 2-star, independent

3. Stay Hotel Waikiki — 3-star, independent

4. The Equus — 3-star, Ascend Hotel Collection

5. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki — 3-star, Ramada

6. Aqua Palms Waikiki — 2-star, Aqua Hotels & Resorts

More hotels in the area (28)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Christmas stay, Dec 23 to 28, 2026
  1. Waikiki Beachside Hostel, East Waikiki & Diamond Head
    #1 of 6 · East Waikiki & Diamond Head

    Waikiki Beachside Hostel

    2-star · Independent

    $175a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A social beach base with communal cooking, events and loaner beach gear. You accept courtyard noise, uneven cleaning and stairs to every room. Three minutes' walk to Waikīkī Beach — Kūhiō Beach.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $874 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Waikiki Monarch Hotel, West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village
    #2 of 6 · West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Waikiki Monarch Hotel

    2-star · Independent

    $199a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A basic western Waikiki sightseeing base with a well-liked pool. You accept inconsistent cleaning, pest reports and worn, potentially noisy rooms.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $995 all in for 5 nights, of which $119 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Stay Hotel Waikiki, Central Waikiki & Kuhio Beach
    #3 of 6 · Central Waikiki & Kuhio Beach

    Stay Hotel Waikiki

    3-star · Independent

    $216a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A lower-cost, no-frills base one block from the beach with friendly staff. You accept small dated rooms, substantial noise and no pool. Seven minutes' walk to Waikīkī Beach — Kūhiō Beach.

    $19/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $292 vs $330 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $1,079 all in for 5 nights, of which $88 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. The Equus, West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village
    #4 of 6 · West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village

    The Equus

    3-star · Ascend Hotel Collection

    $229a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A smaller, friendly western Waikiki base with comfortable beds and a neighborhood bar. You accept stairs to reception, traffic noise and additional fees.

    $40/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $450 vs $529 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $1,144 all in for 5 nights, of which $156 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village
    #5 of 6 · West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki

    3-star · Ramada

    $259a night · Dec 23 to 28

    Dependable clean rooms and helpful service without a resort fee. You accept dated decor, occasional noise and limited paid parking.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $1,295 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Aqua Palms Waikiki, West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village
    #6 of 6 · West Waikiki & Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Aqua Palms Waikiki

    2-star · Aqua Hotels & Resorts

    $260a night · Dec 23 to 28

    A budget sightseeing base with microwaves, mini-fridges and a bus stop next door. You accept slow elevators and traffic noise in road-facing rooms.

    Dec 23 to 28, two adults: $1,300 all in for 5 nights, of which $178 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

12 of 34 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Prince Waikiki · West Waikiki · 4-star$126/night less than Expedia (30%)

    Axel $599 vs $850 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  2. 2. Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites · Central Waikiki · 3-star$60/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $317 vs $437 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  3. 3. Aston Waikiki Sunset · East Waikiki · 4-star$51/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $376 vs $477 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  4. 4. Hilton Vacation Club The Modern Honolulu · West Waikiki · 4-star$40/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $449 vs $529 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 23, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  5. 5. The Equus · West Waikiki · 3-star$40/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $450 vs $529 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 24, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 8 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  6. 6. Oasis Hotel Waikiki · Royal Hawaiian · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $363 vs $420 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 22, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  7. 7. Queen Kapiolani Hotel · East Waikiki · 4-star$33/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $385 vs $450 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

  8. 8. The Twin Fin Hotel · East Waikiki · 4-star$34/night less than Expedia (14%)

    Axel $433 vs $502 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 22, 2026. Rooms for Dec 23 to 28

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

28 more
  1. 1. Aston Waikiki Sunset · East Waikiki · 4-star$51/night less than Expedia (21%)$292Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  2. 2. Queen Kapiolani Hotel · East Waikiki · 4-star$33/night less than Expedia (14%)$333Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  3. 3. Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites · Central Waikiki · 3-star$60/night less than Expedia (27%)$336Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  4. 4. Oasis Hotel Waikiki · Royal Hawaiian · 3-star$29/night less than Expedia (14%)$345Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  5. 5. Hotel La Croix · Royal Hawaiian · 4-star$32/night less than Expedia (11%)$372Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  6. 6. Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head · East Waikiki · 4-star$382Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  7. 7. The Twin Fin Hotel · East Waikiki · 4-star$34/night less than Expedia (14%)$392Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  8. 8. Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach · Central Waikiki · 5-star$407Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  9. 9. Holiday Inn Express Waikiki · Royal Hawaiian · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (11%)$421Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  10. 10. Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa · East Waikiki · 4-star$426Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  11. 11. Hilton Garden Inn Waikiki Beach · Central Waikiki · 4-star$434Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  12. 12. Waikiki Marina Resort at the Ilikai · West Waikiki · 3-star$441Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  13. 13. Hilton Vacation Club The Modern Honolulu · West Waikiki · 4-star$40/night less than Expedia (15%)$460Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  14. 14. Club Wyndham Royal Garden at Waikiki · Royal Hawaiian · 3-star$462Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  15. 15. Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach · East Waikiki · 4-star$471Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  16. 16. Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort · West Waikiki · 4-star$488Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  17. 17. Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach · Central Waikiki · 4-star$505Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  18. 18. Prince Waikiki · West Waikiki · 4-star$126/night less than Expedia (30%)$506Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  19. 19. Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa · Central Waikiki · 4-star$529Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  20. 20. Pacific Monarch Hotel · Central Waikiki · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (8%)$559Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  21. 21. OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort · Central Waikiki · 4-star$619Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  22. 22. Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa · East Waikiki · 4-star$639Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  23. 23. Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort · Royal Hawaiian · 4-star$833Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  24. 24. Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach · Central Waikiki · 4-star$996Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  25. 25. Halekulani Hotel · Royal Hawaiian · 4-star$1,177Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  26. 26. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach · Royal Hawaiian · 5-star$1,445Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  27. 27. Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk · Royal Hawaiian · 4-star$1,505Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
  28. 28. The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki · Royal Hawaiian · 5-star$1,551Rooms for Dec 23 to 28
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