Tantalus Travel Guide
Honolulu
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Waikiki Beach
Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.
Pearl Harbor
Discover where America's involvement in World War II started and ended amid the moving memorials and battleship museums of this historic harbor.
Ala Moana Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Ala Moana Center, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its surfing spots.
Waikiki Beach Walk
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Waikiki Beach Walk, a popular shopping spot in Honolulu. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Waikiki Trolley Pass All Line Hop-On Hop-Off
Premium Snorkeling Cruise, Buffet, Whale & Dolphin Watch- AM, PM or Sunset
Hanauma Bay Snorkeling from Waikiki
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island Tour with Dole Plantation & USS Arizona
Waikiki Catamaran Cruise (Daytime & Sunset)
Waikiki and Diamond Head Parasailing Experience
Top hotels in Tantalus
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
"We loved spending time at the lagoon! Activities, lagoon bar and grill, nearby pool and beach gave us plenty to do. We were not as impressed by our room. We were given very few towels and had to call for more. Very flat pillows so we had to order more of those too. Mini fridge didn’t seem to keep ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa
"This was the perfect hotel for my family of 4. We got an upgrade for our room to see the water and it was so beautiful. Worth every single penny."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
'Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
"All Good"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
The Twin Fin Hotel
"Good location. Rooms were a bit small but it had a beautiful view and a keurig."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Prince Waikiki
"Our second time staying here. Love the calm vibe of the hotel. We came back because of how clean and well maintained everything is. All staff we encountered were kind and welcoming. 100 sails restaurant was wonderful - especially the poke nachos! Super fresh poke. Thank you for having us!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
"★★☆☆☆ The room itself was clean, comfortable, and the ocean view from the balcony was absolutely beautiful. Waking up and seeing the water every morning was easily the highlight of our stay. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended for us. This resort is enormous and constantly crowded. There ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Tantalus
Waikiki
Waikiki Beach and Waikiki Beach Walk are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Waikiki. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, island views and popular shops.
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.
Ala Moana
If you're spending some time in Ala Moana, Ala Moana Center and Magic Island are top sights worth seeing.
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 USS Missouri Memorial while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Hālawa / Aloha Stadium Station to get around town.
McCully - Moiliʻili
Though McCully - Moiliʻili may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Waikiki Beach Walk and Royal Hawaiian Center.
