Hotels near the Waikiki Shell, Honolulu

The hotels closest to the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, with approximate walking times, the events coming up there and a link to compare prices for your dates.

The open-air Waikiki Shell is in Kapiolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki; most Waikiki hotels are a walk away. Bring a light jacket for lawn seats.

Walking times are approximate and depend on where you start inside each resort.

Queen Kapiolani Hotel

๐Ÿ“ roughly 5 min walk

Renovated mid-range hotel facing Kapiolani Park, the closest to the Waikiki Shell.

Close to: Iration

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa

๐Ÿ“ roughly 10โ€“15 min walk

Twin towers across from the beach, near Kapiolani Park and the Waikiki Shell.

Close to: Iration

Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

๐Ÿ“ roughly 15 min walk

Waikiki's first hotel (1901), on the beach with a banyan courtyard.

Close to: Iration

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Coming up at the Waikiki Shell

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Questions and answers

What is the closest hotel to the Waikiki Shell?

Queen Kapiolani Hotel (roughly 5 min walk).

Can I walk to the Waikiki Shell from your hotel?

The open-air Waikiki Shell is in Kapiolani Park at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki; most Waikiki hotels are a walk away. Bring a light jacket for lawn seats.

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