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The Twin Fin Hotel in Honolulu

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● Center: 5 km

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✅ Excellent location across the street from Waikiki Beach with safe swimming conditions due to a wave wall ✅ Complimentary paddle board and body board rentals included with stay ✅ Friendly and helpful staff who assist with tours and local information ✅ Clean rooms with balconies offering partial or full ocean views ✅ Refillable water bottles and fresh water fountains available throughout the hotel ✅ On-site restaurants and bar with live music events ❌ Rooms and bathrooms are dated, with some guests noting worn carpets and low water pressure ❌ Elevators can be slow and crowded, causing delays ❌ Housekeeping service requires specific requests to ensure daily cleaning ❌ Some guests reported noise issues from the bar and neighboring rooms ❌ Valet parking is expensive at $60 per day ❌ Limited breakfast options and crowded breakfast area during peak times

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Rooms and prices

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Quadruple room with city view

Private bathroom

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Double room with city view

Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom

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Quadruple room with partial ocean view

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Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower room with partial ocean view

Air conditioning and private bathroom

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Double room with partial ocean view

Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom

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Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower Double room with partial ocean view

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Diamond Head View room

Private bathroom

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Lanai Quadruple room with ocean view

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Lanai Double room with ocean view

Wireless internet, air conditioning and private bathroom

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Lanai Quadruple room oceanfront

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Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower room oceanfront

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Lanai Double room oceanfront

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Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower Double room oceanfront

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Junior Suite with partial ocean view

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Lanai Double Junior Suite with ocean view

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2 Bedrooms Lanai Junior Suite with ocean view

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3 Bedrooms Lanai Junior Suite with ocean view

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Mobility Accessible Roll-in Shower Quadruple room with partial ocean view

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Description

The Twin Fin Hotel is a 3-star property located on Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu, offering a range of room types including oceanfront and city view options, as well as accessibility features like mobility accessible rooms with roll-in showers. Renovated in 2012, the hotel maintains a balance between a dated charm and modern amenities such as air conditioning, free WiFi, and on-site dining with two restaurants and a bar. Guests can take advantage of complimentary beach gear rentals including paddle boards and body boards, plus refillable water bottles and fresh water stations around the property. The hotel provides facilities for disabled guests, family rooms, and 24-hour security. While some reviews note the rooms' dated appearance and occasional maintenance issues, the hotel is appreciated for its cleanliness and comfortable accommodations. The Twin Fin also includes conveniences like free parking, an ATM, concierge service, and a tour desk to assist with local activities.

Location

Situated just 50 meters from Waikiki Beach, The Twin Fin Hotel offers immediate access to the shore with a protective wave wall allowing safe swimming for all ages. The hotel is also close to major local attractions such as the Honolulu Zoo and Diamond Head, both within walking distance. The vibrant shopping district is approximately a 10-minute walk away, providing easy access to dining and entertainment options. Nearby eateries include Subway (27 meters), Kokoa Bar by Ricard Chocolat (177 meters), and Oceanarium Restaurant (271 meters). Public transportation is convenient with a Pink Line bus stop right in front of the hotel, facilitating access to other parts of Waikiki and beyond.

Tips

To avoid waiting for elevators, plan your comings and goings during off-peak hours.
Request daily housekeeping explicitly each morning to ensure your room is cleaned.
Upgrade to an ocean view room for a more enjoyable stay, especially if you want to catch sunsets from your balcony.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast: Cuisine: Continental Opening hours: [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Contact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property.
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Service animals: Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel: JSB, UnionPay, MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, DinersClub
Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

ATM
Shopping on site
Air conditioning
Elevator/lift
Currency exchange
Smoke-free property
Security guard
Gift shop
Garden
Television in lobby
Terrace
Express check-out
All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reception desk

Rooms

Fridge
Family room
Cable TV
Hairdryer
Flat-screen TV
Shower/Bathtub
Toiletries

Accessibility

Accessibility features
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair access to restaurant

Services and amenities

Iron and board
Luggage storage
Laundry
Concierge services
Dry-cleaning
Luggage storage
Wake-up service
Telephone
Iron

Meals

Bar
Breakfast
Restaurant

Internet

Free Wi-Fi
Internet

Recreation

Hiking
Sun Deck

Parking

Parking

Pool and beach

Swimming pool
Outdoor pool
Pool facilities
Next to the beach

Business

Event facilities
Fax and copy machine
Conference Hall

Sports

Diving
Snorkelling
Fitness facilities
Gym

Kids

Family/Kid Friendly

Pets

Pets allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 50 m. It takes 1 minute To the beach!

Video: The Twin Fin Hotel | Honolulu's Newest Renovated Oceanfront Hotel | Full 4k Tour*

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Reviews

Cleanliness

Amenities

Location

Service

11.02.2026 Guest

Hotel location was great. Older hotel but rooms were clean and comfortable. Balcony was small. Service was OK. Although valet parking was expensive at $60 per day, the valet service was very efficient.

07.02.2026 Guest

I would definitely book Twin Fin again! Perfect location, clean, staff was wonderful! They took very good care of us booking tours with explicit information to get us where we needed to be! I also love that you can check out paddle boards, body boards etc for free! It’s included in your stay! Also they provided water bottles that were refillable for our entire stay with fresh cool water fountains all over Waikiki! What a perfect vacation for my husband and I! We didn’t want to leave! Mahalo! 😎🌴🌊

18.01.2026 Guest

Overall score: 4.8/5.0
Location: excellent 5/5 and easy to go around by walking or busing.
Staff: excellent 4.8/5.0 and a bit of wait for checking in as front is under staffed in my opinion but friendly to talk with and very helpful
Room: clean 4.5/5.0 and room is very clean and functional but bathroom is a bit dated and need upgrade
(Depending on your room but my floor and room is quiet and easy to get some rest)

Upside: partial ocean view
Downside: elevator so slow and long wait and first floor may need better signs and staff given direction (but crowded and noisy)

12.01.2026 Chooooooi

Every staff member I encountered at the hotel was kind and friendly. I asked them numerous questions over my 7-night stay, and they always answered thoroughly and satisfactorily.

However, I'm not sure if I misunderstood, but I was told that room cleaning was daily. Yet, if I didn't specifically request room cleaning at the front desk in the morning, the room wouldn't be cleaned. When I inquired the morning after it wasn't cleaned, the answer was always that it was 'on the list.'

Aside from that, everything else was perfect. It was a wonderful environment where I could relax peacefully for my entire 7-night stay.

07.01.2026 Daisy

We stayed here for 10 days and had a great time. Its a perfect location across the street from beach. They have cleaning room service every day or every other day, which is what we chose.
We traveled with an almost 2 year old and saw many families around. There's a pool where we got some snacks and drinks the first day of our stay. You can grab towels and sunblock from the check-in area which is on se floor as pool. Lobby is actually where you come into hotel and can valet on street level but reception is on 3rd floor.
I think all rooms have a balcony and you can catch the beautiful sunset from here.
You can also grab up to 3 complimentary beach items a day from store just below.
We walked everywhere! Location is ideal, not right in busy shopping area but not too far. Right by Zoo and parks! Would definitely stay here again.

01.01.2026 Guest

The hotel's location is fantastic, very close to the zoo and Diamond Head. It's just a 10-minute walk to the shopping district, and Waikiki Beach is right outside. The location is truly excellent. However, the hotel facilities are old, though the cleanliness is acceptable. Those with high expectations for hotel amenities might be disappointed!

24.12.2025 J

I booked this hotel because of the proximity to the beach, but the room was kind of gross and while the staff were very kind and friendly, I was overall impressed with the hotel. Didn’t feel clean.

The biggest bonus is the proximity to the beach and accessibility to the city. In retrospect, I would’ve booked something a little bit more inside the city to save money and be away from the grime.

24.11.2025 Aisha

Our room was spotless, and the hotel amenities were consistently tidy. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We really enjoyed the location—being on the far east side of Waikiki (the last hotel before the zoo) meant it was quieter, yet still lively. This also gave us easier access to Queen’s Beach, which is wider than Kuhio Beach, making it less crowded—perfect for a couple or a small group of friends. Queen’s Beach is a great spot, while Kuhio is more suited for families. While the hotel wasn’t fancy, it was perfectly fine for our stay. The only downside was that the elevators in the lobby could get crowded, and there was even a brief moment when the system lagged, but it wasn’t a major issue. The Budget/Avis car rental service in the lobby was incredibly convenient, though. The services and amenities at Twin Fin are top-notch. Downstairs, you can rent boards, beach chairs, and umbrellas, and even take surf lessons. The breakfast was also fantastic! We would definitely return.

20.11.2025 TravisB

Stayed here in November of 2025
- Great walking convenience to the beach upfront that has a wave wall that allows for swimming of all ages. Water is super clear and clean.
- Stayed in the 12th floor with partial ocean view. I was able to capture the Japan sponsored fireworks and it was perfect.
- Stayed also at the restaurant on the 3rd floor and listened to live music which was awesome.
- The breakfast on the 21st floor would've been better if it was a buffet. Most mornings it was crowded.
- I gave my rating a overall 4 star. Everything was good. I would've liked the hotel to be renovated including the lobby and the rooms. The elevator card key initially was a hassle to use and sometimes worked and sometimes didn't. The srcurity system for the elevator was overall not thought out well.

11.11.2025 Arman

Building: This is an old building with some renovation but you still feel it. It might smell a bit moistly and see dirty spots in the room that has worn out. We upgraded to ocean view room but you still don’t get ocean front. The view is gorgeous and it’s worth the upgrade. The Coconut Club gives you great view but you can find better food with less cost. The pool is very small but is well cleaned. The credits for paddle and bodyboard rentals are great but you need to almost pay for everything else.
Location: this is placed in an amazing location with walking distance the beach and amazing spots nearby. Great restaurants nearby and you really enjoy the location.
Service: the staff are amazing and promptly respond to your requests.
Price: the price seems ok for the quality you receive.
Overall, I think you pay for what you choose. This to me was a 3-star hotel that claims to be 4-star hotel but due to location, service, and price it is a good choice if you don’t want to stay a lot in the hotel and are ok with the things I shared.

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Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Restaurant «Subway» (0 min)

2570 Kalakaua Ave #113, Honolulu, HI 96815

Reviews

13.09.2017 keith

Love these guys. Always friendly and they make great sandwiches.

13.07.2017 Mahmut

Today,we wanted to get tuna sandwich.We have food restrictions.We asked person to change the knife and be careful with paper,which should not touch any other meat.The way the employee (according to him he was the manager)was really weird.He pretended not to hear what we said.It was piece of meat on cheese and we asked not to use it.He literally threw it to side,showing the worst attitude.The owner should take care of this problem and Subway should take care an action about this store do other people will not have similar experience.

24.06.2017 Heather

I normally don't post bad reviews, but I couldn't let this one go. I went in one afternoon during what looked like a pretty slow period. There was one customer ahead of me, paying, and two walking in, with three or four staff members on (maybe more). The staff rushed through and were borderline rude in an attempt to clear their three person line. My sandwich was thrown together in a sloppy mess that fell apart as soon as I opened the paper. The bread was old and crumbly, as if it had been sitting there for days. I couldn't even finish the sandwich as there was mustard pouring out all sides of it, making it impossible to pick up. Really disappointing experience.

26.03.2017 Yenfu

Reasonable price for a quick bite

08.03.2017 kristian

Who doesnt like subway, only thing local adverts say $6 for sub of the day, (footlong) but over here in waikiki its $7 not a biggy but just good to know so your not caught out

Cafe «Kokoa Bar by Ricard Chocolat» (3 min)

150 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Reviews

20.06.2014 Dana

The worker had the light on "open" and a sign taped on "we will be right back"... We waited for a hour outside because there was a class going on inside and we tried to get info on when will they be "back" to serve us- the worker said the shop was CLOSED. We wasted a hour waiting. Don't waste your time if you want ice cream if you aren't prepared to spend hundreds of dollars to reserve the entire shop. Oh and the guy was extremely RUDE when he said it was CLOSED with a gesture... They are nice when they want your money, and if there is large group to reserve the shop, you can say goodbye to being treated as a human being.

22.01.2014 Indy

If you are willing to pay $1.25 for ONE regular Oreo cookie half-dipped in chocolate, you might like this store. Everything else seemed equally overpriced, to me. Even the worker behind the counter found the pricing laughable.

The store was empty besides my wife and I and the worker for the half hour we were there. I did not find that surprising; at those prices, I imagine thay have many one-time visitors / customers.

03.09.2013 Randy

My wife and I have a small Chocolate company in Colorado and where staying in the Queen Kapiolani for a week. We stumbled into this little shop never knowing they are serious about there sweets! I cant say we ventured into anything in Waikiki that could touch the vibe of this place. No chain, no Franchise, just pure love by the owner who was working. we talked to him for about an hour while enjoying an amazing hand pulled Vanilla Frappe with Kona Beans. He then told us about the chocolate classes and we joined for the upcoming Saturday class. We actually learned more about chocolate in the chocolate class than we ever knew from 20 years of making chocolates! This owner if very passionate about his craft as well as inspiring about Hawaiian Agriculture. Def. Hot spot while in Waikiki! Will be back!

Oceanarium Restaurant (4 min)

2490 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Reviews

31.01.2017 John

Was my favorite seafood buffet. Closed now.

01.11.2016 Cat

When they started charging for birthday and and other celebration signs that divers placed in the fish tank that was the first sign that this place was going downhill. Food here was better about 10 years ago.

25.08.2016 Philip

lots of fun for little kids. they are closed for renovations. nobu bar will be opening up here. the "tanked" guys will be building the new aquarium.

09.06.2016 Shane

The aquarium is amazing and there are mermaids in the tank in the evening. The food was so delicious that I have been back multiple times. Each night the buffet changes. The breakfast buffet it huge and has an amazing selection of fruit, pastries, hot and cold choices. Wow

25.03.2016 Todd

The entire restaurant experience revolves around the spectacle of the aquarium. It is very entertaining. They have beautiful women in mermaid outfits that will swim by. Visually memorizing. But based on their food, it's really not worth it.

Frequently asked questions about The Twin Fin Hotel

Are pets allowed at The Twin Fin Hotel?

Pets are not allowed; however, service animals are permitted.

Does the hotel provide beach equipment for guests?

Yes, guests can check out paddle boards, body boards, beach chairs, and umbrellas free of charge.

Is there daily housekeeping at the hotel?

Housekeeping is available daily but guests need to request cleaning at the front desk each morning to ensure service.

What types of rooms with ocean views are available?

Room types with ocean views include Quadruple rooms, Double rooms, Lanai rooms, Junior Suites, and Mobility Accessible rooms with partial or full ocean views.

How close is the hotel to major attractions in Honolulu?

The hotel is within walking distance to Waikiki Beach (50 m), Honolulu Zoo, Diamond Head, and a 10-minute walk to the shopping district.

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