Ala Moana Center, Honolulu: Address, Phone Number, Ala Moana Center Reviews: 4/5
Ala Moana Center
Ala Moana Center
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Ala Moana Center currently features more than 290 stores, including 70 dining options, one of the largest collections of luxury retailers in the world, four major department stores and several only-in-Hawai'i retailers featuring locally-made products and souvenirs.
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Address
Neighborhood: Ala Moana - Kakaako
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Restaurants
1,875 within 3 miles
Morton's The Steakhouse
439
0.1 mi$$$$ • American • Steakhouse • Vegetarian Friendly
Shirokiya Japan Village Walk
311
0.2 mi$ • Quick Bites • Japanese • Fast Food
The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood
358
0.2 mi$$$$ • American • Steakhouse • Gluten Free Options
Tanaka of Tokyo West
286
250 ft$$ - $$$ • Japanese • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly
California Pizza Kitchen
425
344 ft$$ - $$$ • Italian • American • Pizza
Mariposa
666
426 ft$$$$ • American • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Side Street Inn
838
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Hawaiian • Vegetarian Friendly
Eggs 'n Things - Ala Moana
522
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Diner • Hawaiian
Yummy Korean BBQ
172
293 ft$ • Quick Bites • Fast Food • Barbecue
Panda Express
182
297 ft$ • Quick Bites • Chinese • Fast Food
Attractions
283 within 6 miles
Martin & MacArthurs
2
50 ftArt Galleries
Honolulu Cookie Company
55
81 ftOther Food & Drink
Neiman Marcus Honolulu
7
81 ftDepartment Stores
Ala Moana Center
1
81 ftShopping Malls
Foodland Ala Moana
329
0.2 miDepartment Stores
Magic Island
726
0.3 miIslands • Parks
Ala Moana Beach Park
1,991
0.3 miBeaches • Parks
Don Quijote
625
0.3 miShopping Malls
Lantern Floating Hawaii
16
0.3 miCultural Events
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
3
0.3 miChurches & Cathedrals
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4.0
3,092 reviews
Excellent
1,328
Very good
1,264
Average
418
Poor
65
Terrible
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boci88
Oahu, HI6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Visiting from NZ we decided to head into Ala Moana for some shopping. Getting there is easy for those you live in Waikiki as you can catch the pink trolley and access ala moana for $2.
The mall itself is huge, I would probably recommend two days dedicated to this mall (if you get tired from walking). We thougbt we covered everything in day 1 till we left and found out there was more shops.
As we visited close to new years they had yearly sales so we saved a lot. It is a must do along with waikele
The mall itself is huge, I would probably recommend two days dedicated to this mall (if you get tired from walking). We thougbt we covered everything in day 1 till we left and found out there was more shops.
As we visited close to new years they had yearly sales so we saved a lot. It is a must do along with waikele
Written January 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Harris G
Queens Village, NY592 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We stayed in Waikiki for 6 nights and 3 of those days we came to Ala moana center. The food court here is amazing and prices reasonable. The mall itself is huge with a foodland also. A taxi typically cost around $10 from Hilton Hawaiian village and taxis are easy to find near foodland. The kids loved waking in the mall and playing games in the arcade.
Written August 29, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
NorCal-traveler08
Orangevale, CA1,828 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We had not been to Ala Moana Center since the 70's so what a huge difference. It is 4 stories and is so big that if you see something buy it right then because you may never find the store again! It was Lunar New Year and the day we were there the Chinese dragons and drums were there blessing each store for the new year. It was very fun to see them, however, after an hour or so the noise was really loud on your eardrums especially, when you were in the same store as they were.
The Center offers free parking which is nice since there isn't much free parking in Honolulu. There are a lot of high end stores but lots of nice more affordable shopping as well. There is food both restaurants and fast items. The Center has been touted as the largest outdoor shopping mall in the world---it is big. Highly recommend seeing it if you have time on Oahu.
The Center offers free parking which is nice since there isn't much free parking in Honolulu. There are a lot of high end stores but lots of nice more affordable shopping as well. There is food both restaurants and fast items. The Center has been touted as the largest outdoor shopping mall in the world---it is big. Highly recommend seeing it if you have time on Oahu.
Written February 7, 2020
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DebinSanFrancisco
Tiburon, CA296 contributions
Aug 2021
We were just In Waikiki for a week at the Hilton and wanted to visit this mall after a number of years.
Great variety of shops where we found some very good items at a variety of prices. Purchased (2) great Hawaiian designed iPhone covers at a kiosk with great service and you can get sparkly "bling" items added. They had a very large selection.
Great variety of shops where we found some very good items at a variety of prices. Purchased (2) great Hawaiian designed iPhone covers at a kiosk with great service and you can get sparkly "bling" items added. They had a very large selection.
Written September 2, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Xanerin
Alice Springs, Australia1,384 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Yes this is a good size mall, but not as big as many people make out - maybe they haven’t been to malls in Asia! There are good food courts, some quite expensive high end shops but we found a great shop just out from the food court on the bottom floor walking towards the underground caroark. It sells as new, second hand high end product, at a portion of the price. Bought some Nike shoes which retail for over $400 US and cost me $40 US and they look perfect. Easy mall to get to by either public transport, taxi or Uber.
Written January 12, 2020
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CNWgtnNZ
Wellington, New Zealand1,137 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
January sales are sooo good here some things as cheap as waikele outlets but you have to search for things. This place is so large unless you rush around you will need more than a day. Lots of places to eat both food court downstairs and also the lanai upstairs with good restaurants. Coming back for sure.
Written January 14, 2020
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M&JR
Fort Worth, TX874 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Great place to people watch, eat, shop, or just hang out. There is a shop and eatery for every taste. The mall is exceptionally clean and typically every time you enter the public restroom, the janitorial staff is cleaning.
We spent several hours over several days taking advanced Apple training classes at the Apple Store. The screen is huge with plenty of seating.
Every high end shop is available and the food court is so large you might get lost.
East to get to from the Honolulu Trolley and city box. You can even walk there, a good exercise walk from Waikiki. But if you walk the entire mall, you’ll plenty of exercise.
Great enjoyable mall. I agree, more of a Center. Oh, you can even buy a Tesla.
We spent several hours over several days taking advanced Apple training classes at the Apple Store. The screen is huge with plenty of seating.
Every high end shop is available and the food court is so large you might get lost.
East to get to from the Honolulu Trolley and city box. You can even walk there, a good exercise walk from Waikiki. But if you walk the entire mall, you’ll plenty of exercise.
Great enjoyable mall. I agree, more of a Center. Oh, you can even buy a Tesla.
Written March 31, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
CAfam
14 contributions
Jan 2020
If you need more than just a cup of Starbucks to refresh yourself, be that mid morning or mid afternoon, Ala Moana is a pretty good place to stop for a couple of hours a a whole day. The 2 big food courts truly caters to most anyone's craving for a bit different the fast food joints on the mainland. With over 300 some stores covering the very affordable to chic brand name boutiques, they got it all here. Our 1/2 hour stop turned out to be 5 hours and repeated 3 times in 2 weeks. Worth it, every bit well done.
Written February 11, 2020
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Creeping_Death_LA
Los Angeles, CA4,175 contributions
Mar 2021
This indoor mall would be a better experience if the layout was more efficient. Our hotel wasn't to far away so I stopped by three times to this outdoor mall area. The layout is confusing and there is no maps displayed to find your way around this beast. It't popular but it's frustrating when you are trying to eat or shop and can't find what you are looking for.
Written April 21, 2021
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Tommo
Melbourne, Australia46,163 contributions
Mar 2020
The Ala Moana Centre was just a short walk from the second floor of our hotel (Ala Moana Hotel) and across the car park into the mall.
This mall is the worlds largest open-air shopping mall and the ninth largest shopping mall in the United States.
This mall offers upscale retail shopping, a large food court, a large Japanese only food court and beer garden, a supermarket and lots of bars and restaurants.
If you dont like shopping like myself, I spent time in one of many bars offering happy hours whilst my wife had some retail therapy.
The mall has something for everybody.
This mall is the worlds largest open-air shopping mall and the ninth largest shopping mall in the United States.
This mall offers upscale retail shopping, a large food court, a large Japanese only food court and beer garden, a supermarket and lots of bars and restaurants.
If you dont like shopping like myself, I spent time in one of many bars offering happy hours whilst my wife had some retail therapy.
The mall has something for everybody.
Written March 20, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Amanda G
Malaga, Spain94 contributions
Hello, Hi, do you have lockers for hand luggage size/ carry on? Thank you.
Karen P
Canberra, Australia337 contributions
pretty sure they don't but you can leave your luggage with the porters who have the luggage in an area only accessible by them so it would be safe.
ciao a tutti vorrei sapere se all'interno di ala moana center si trovano dei supermercati grazie
Hi i would like to know if there is a supermarket in ala moana center. thank you
Isabella G
Vernasca, Italy777 contributions
Se non ricordo male non ci sono supermercati ma solo negozi e boutique e qualche ristorante
Al livello più basso, quello dei parcheggi, ci sono poi i ristoranti quelli più economici
Hay descuentos en ala montaña center
syuto y
Oita, Japan92 contributions
Por favor, consulte la información de descuento en la página principal de Ala Moana Center.
vramirez11
Santiago, Chile99 contributions
Does anyone know if Gucci offers extra discounts as compared to mainland?
Does anyone know if the prices in Hawaii are cheaper than the Desert Hills Outlet (California) Gucci store?
vramirez11
Santiago, Chile99 contributions
Does anyone know if Gucci offers extra discounts as compared to mainland?
Does anyone know if the prices in Hawaii are cheaper than the Desert Hills Outlet (California) Gucci store?
Luke T
Shrewsbury, UK209 contributions
Anyone compared prices from the UK to this shopping mall? It would be interesting to know if it was cheaper here rather than in the U.K.
Anyone else know if the mall is more expensive than say shopping in San Fran?
Thanks everyone- pretty random questions but it would be great to find some answers out before I begin my shopping.
richard c
Vancouver, Canada26 contributions
Unfortunately I haven't compared prices. I think it depends on what your looking for, they do have a Nordstrom there that has sales for high end stuff but limited selections. The other readers are right about going to the outlet malls far cheaper but don't have the really high end stores like Chanel or Gucci etc. Another choice is to go to the DFS duty free malls. you'll save a little there on high end stuff.
Grey W
Adelaide, Australia
Do they still have free shuttle bus from Ala moana to waikiki vice versa? I went there dec 2014 and they had free shuttle from Ala Moana, I'm going back there in October. Do they still have this?
Kathy B
Bedford, KY33 contributions
We did not find a free shuttle but we took a low cost shuttle that left from near our hotel
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- Restaurants near Ala Moana Center:
- (0.01 mi) Surfers Bakery
- (0.01 mi) Island Vintage Coffee
- (0.01 mi) See's Candies
- (0.01 mi) Sxy Szechuan
- (0.02 mi) Cookie Corner
- Attractions near Ala Moana Center:
- (0.01 mi) Martin & MacArthurs
- (0.01 mi) Beyond The Reef
- (0.02 mi) Reyn Spooner Ala Moana Center
- (0.02 mi) Paniolo Trading
- (0.02 mi) Maui Divers Jewelry