Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa
Honolulu, United States
Built 1901 · Last completed renovation 2026
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa in Honolulu was last renovated in 2026, and originally built in 1901 (sourced renovations: 1989, 2007, 2026). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 9.9/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2045
In about 19 years (≈19-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
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Location
Satellite view · Honolulu, United States
Timeline
1901
Hotel Opened
1952
Surfrider Hotel Built
1962
Tower Wing Added
1989
$50M Restoration
2007
Rebranded as Westin with $30M Renovation
2025
125th Anniversary Landmark Renovation Commenced
2026
Resort-Wide Renewal Completed
How this score is computed
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What changed in the 2026 renovation
“HONOLULU, May 11, 2026 -- Waikiki's first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, today announced the completion of its landmark, multimillion-dollar resort-wide renewal.”— source · retrieved 2026-09-16
“Waikiki's first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, today announced the completion of its landmark, multimillion-dollar resort-wide renewal.”— source · retrieved 2026-09-16
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
4★
Built
Sourced1901
Last completed renovation
Sourced2026
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (1989–2026). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
1/3 · 33%
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Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“HONOLULU, May 11, 2026 -- Waikiki's first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, today announced the completion of its landmark, multimillion-dollar resort-wide renewal.”
“Waikiki's first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, today announced the completion of its landmark, multimillion-dollar resort-wide renewal.”
“Waikiki's first hotel, the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa, has commenced a stunning renewal and transformation.”
“Rebranded as a Westin in 2007 after a $30M renovation, the Moana preserves its timeless elegance.”
“In 1989, a $50 million restoration (designed by Hawaii architect Virginia D. Murison) restored the Moana to its 1901 appearance.”
“In 1962, further upgrades were made, adding a 21‑story, 436‑room building known today as the Tower Wing.”
“Then, in 1952, the Surfrider Hotel was built east of The Moana.”
“Opened on March 11, 1901, the resort— originally the "Moana Hotel"—was built as the first hotel in Waikiki Beach.”
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Frequently asked
When was Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa built?+
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa (Honolulu, United States) was built in 1901.
How old is Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa?+
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa is 125 years old — it was built in 1901 and last renovated in 2026. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2026.
What is the Chrono Score of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa?+
Its Chrono Score is 9.9/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 4-star rating.