Holiday Inn Express Waikīkī

What Holiday Inn Express Waikīkī does

Holiday Inn Express Waikīkī is a single-asset, IHG-franchised hotel property operating 600 guest rooms and suites at 2058 Kūhiō Avenue in Waikīkī, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is the only InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)-branded hotel in Waikīkī, granting the property access to the IHG One Rewards loyalty program and the company's global reservation, GDS, and mobile distribution network. The asset serves a deliberately diversified customer base including leisure and family travelers (primary), couples on romantic getaways, corporate and business groups, Department of Defense military and government travelers on PCS/TLA assignments, Hawaiʻi residents under the Kamaʻāina rate program, and organized groups such as sports teams, school trips, and wedding parties.

The product offering spans six room categories — Waikīkī City View, Partial Ocean View, Ocean View, 43rd-floor Deluxe Ocean View, and Ocean View One King Corner Suite — supported by a complimentary daily hot breakfast buffet, a 5th-floor Skydeck with outdoor pool, jet spa, 9-hole mini golf, game room with Nintendo Switch, foosball, ping pong, shuffleboard, life-size chess, and poolside cabanas, plus a 24-hour fitness center, the 1,400-square-foot Hale Noa meeting room accommodating up to 50 guests, and 43 ADA-compliant accessible rooms. The property runs on IHG's property management and booking infrastructure, with the direct-to-consumer site (hiexwaikiki.com) and integrated booking widget, photo galleries, and virtual tours powered by Milestone Inc. as the digital platform partner.

Revenue is generated primarily through nightly room rentals booked via direct channels (hotel website, phone reservations, IHG website and app) and standard OTA partnerships, supplemented by a mandatory $33-plus-tax per-room daily amenity fee that covers Skydeck access, filtered water, and a 15% discount at partner restaurant Favorite Son. Ancillary income streams include self-parking at $49-plus-tax per day, pet fees of $150-$250 per stay, meeting room and event space rentals, and activity referrals through Blue Hawaiian Concierge. Room rates are not publicly disclosed and vary by season, availability, and segment-specific programs including Kamaʻāina, Military/Government, AAA/AARP, IHG Advance Saver, and Romantic Escape packages.

Name

Holiday Inn Express Waikīkī

Legal name

Holiday Inn Express Waikiki by IHG

Website

https://hiexwaikiki.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Holiday Inn Express Waikīkī is a 600-room, IHG-franchised hotel property in Waikīkī, Honolulu — the sole IHG-branded hotel in the market — serving leisure families, couples, business travelers, military and government visitors on PCS/TLA, Hawaiʻi residents, and organized groups with multiple room categories, complimentary breakfast, a recreational Skydeck, and meeting facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Lodging

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hotel lodging services
• Leisure travel accommodations
• Group meeting events
• Ocean view rooms
• Hospitality amenities

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room Bookings: Primary revenue from guest room rentals across multiple room categories including City View, Partial Ocean View, Ocean View, Deluxe Ocean View, and Corner Suites. Revenue is generated through direct bookings (website, phone, IHG app) and OTAs. Room rates are not publicly disclosed and vary by season and availability.
2. Daily Amenity Fee: Mandatory daily service charge of $33 plus tax per room that provides access to Skydeck amenities including pool, mini golf, game room, filtered water, and 15% discount at partner restaurant Favorite Son.
3. Ancillary Services: Self-parking at $49+tax per day (first come, first served), pet fees ($150-250 one-time), laundry facilities, and meeting room/event space rentals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Holiday Inn Express Waikīkī is a 600-room franchised hotel property offering guest accommodations across six room categories (Waikīkī City View, Partial Ocean View, Ocean View, Deluxe Ocean View on the 43rd floor, and Ocean View One King Corner Suite) with a daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet, a 5th-floor Skydeck with pool, jet spa, mini golf, and game room, a 24-hour fitness center, and meeting/event space. The hotel operates under the IHG brand and participates in the IHG One Rewards loyalty program, with revenue generated primarily through room rentals, a mandatory $33 plus tax daily amenity fee, self-parking, and ancillary fees.

Product overview

Holiday Inn Express Waikīkī is an IHG-branded hotel offering a single unified property with diverse room types and comprehensive guest amenities. The product portfolio centers on guest accommodations across six room categories (Waikīkī City View, Partial Ocean View, Ocean View, Deluxe Ocean View, and Ocean View One King Corner Suite) totaling over 600 rooms, complemented by an array of included amenities such as the complimentary hot breakfast buffet, 5th floor Skydeck with pool/jacuzzi and recreational activities (mini golf, shuffleboard, giant chess, ping pong, foosball, game room), 24-hour fitness center, and meeting/event spaces including the 1,400 sq ft Hale Noa Meeting Room. The hotel also markets special offers including Kamaʻāina (resident), Military/Government, AAA member, Romantic Escape, and IHG Advance Saver packages. With 43 accessible rooms, the property targets leisure travelers, families, corporate groups, and military/government visitors to Waikīkī, Honolulu.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Waikīkī City View Rooms Guest rooms offering views of the Waikīkī cityscape, available with one king bed, two double beds, or two queen beds, including HDTV, free Wi-Fi, microwave, and mini-fridge.
• Partial Ocean View Rooms Rooms with contemporary décor and partial ocean views, featuring microwave, mini-fridge, 50-inch HDTV, and Keurig coffee maker, available in king, two queen, and suite configurations.
• Ocean View Rooms Guest rooms offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, featuring HDTV, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary breakfast buffet.
• Deluxe Ocean View Rooms Premium rooms on the 43rd floor with panoramic Diamond Head and Pacific Ocean views, marble-topped bathroom, spacious wet bar, and dedicated work desk.
• Ocean View One King Corner Suite One-bedroom suite with expansive separate living area, large wet bar for entertaining, and plush king bed.
• 5th Floor Skydeck with Pool and Activities Elevated outdoor pool and jet spa on the 5th-floor Skydeck with poolside cabanas, 9-hole mini golf, shuffleboard, giant chess board, ping pong, foosball, and a game room with Nintendo Switch.
• Meeting and Event Spaces (Hale Noa Meeting Room) 1,400-square-foot Hale Noa Meeting Room accommodating up to 50 guests, suitable for corporate meetings, workshops, social events, and weddings.
• Group Accommodations and Room Blocks Group booking services for sports teams, school groups, corporate events, and wedding parties offering flexible room blocks across the hotel's over 600 guest rooms.
• Waikīkī Kamaʻāina Special Special offer package for Hawaiʻi residents that includes a waived daily amenity fee, 50% off self-parking, and complimentary daily breakfast buffet, requiring Hawaiʻi State ID at check-in.
• Military and Government (PCS/TLA) Specials Pricing package for DoD military members, civilians, and families relocating via PCS/TLA with special rates, waived amenity fee, pet-friendly accommodations, complimentary breakfast, and IHG One Rewards earnings.
• IHG Advance Saver Advance booking pricing package that includes daily breakfast and access to exclusive room availability for guests booking through IHG.
• Romantic Escape Package Romantic getaway package featuring ocean views, Skydeck access with mai-tais, and breakfast buffet for couples.
• Aloha AAA Members Discount Year-round discount package for AAA and AARP members that includes complimentary breakfast and recognition as a 3-Diamond and 2024 Best of Housekeeping AAA-designated property.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kids eat free at complimentary breakfast
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIHG franchise relationship where Holiday Inn Express Waikīkī operates under the IHG brand and distribution network. The hotel is the only IHG-branded property in Waikīkī, providing unique access to IHG One Rewards loyalty program, global distribution (GDS), and IHG's booking platform and app. IHG provides marketing support, reservation systems, and brand standards.
• Blue Hawaiian ConciergeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerActivity booking partnership directing hotel guests to Blue Hawaiian Concierge for Oahu tours, activities, and excursions. The partnership provides concierge services with exclusive discounts for hotel guests.
• Favorite Son RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Waikīkī restaurant partnership providing hotel guests with 15% discount when they show their room key. Part of the Daily Amenity Fee value proposition.
• Speedi ShuttleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended airport transportation provider for hotel guests. Prices average $20 per person one way from the airport to Waikīkī. Hotel provides direct booking link for SpeediShuttle reservations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort: Iconic luxury Waikīkī property under Marriott's Luxury Collection. Competes for leisure travelers seeking beachfront stays but at a higher price tier, anchoring the upper end of the same submarket.

Regional players

• Aqua Aston Hospitality (Waikiki portfolio): Operates multiple midscale and budget hotels across Waikīkī targeting value-conscious leisure travelers. Comparable in midscale positioning and Waikīkī demand mix, but with broader portfolio rather than single flagship.

Direct peers

• Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa: Full-service Marriott resort steps from Waikīkī Beach targeting leisure, family, and convention guests. Comparable in amenity breadth, location, and customer-segment mix.
• Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa: Full-service Hyatt resort in central Waikīkī serving leisure and group travelers with pool, dining, and meeting space. Comparable in market, scale, and demand segments.
• Sheraton Waikiki: Marriott-flagged full-service oceanfront Waikīkī hotel serving leisure, family, and convention travelers with extensive amenities. Direct comparable in scale, location, and target segments.
• Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa: Historic Waikīkī beachfront resort under Marriott/Westin; serves leisure and family travelers with comparable pool, dining, and beach access. Direct competitor for premium leisure demand.
• Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort: Beachfront Waikīkī resort under the Outrigger brand, with strong leisure/family appeal and local Hawaiian cultural positioning. Closely comparable in customer mix and amenity tier.
• Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort: Largest Waikīkī resort with thousands of rooms, directly comparable in market, customer mix (leisure/family/convention), and full-service amenity footprint. Most direct large-scale competitor in the same submarket.
• Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach: Full-service oceanview resort in Waikīkī with pool deck, dining, and meeting space. Direct comparable for leisure, family, and small-group demand at similar tier.

Emerging players

• Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk: All-suite Hilton property in Waikīkī with complimentary breakfast and family-friendly positioning. Comparable in family/leisure targeting and value-tier positioning, though all-suite format differs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hiexwaikiki
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holiday-inn-express-waikiki
• Instagraminstagram.com/holidayinnexpress_waikiki

Compliance2 records

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