What an ADVENTURE!!!! And authentic outrigger canoe ride with us paddling! We left right from the beach in front of our hotel, the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, and the Royal Hawaiian. We got to relax for awhile under a Beach umbrella and then it was time to help push the canoe into the water and hop on in and start paddling! We had three crew members with us - it was a BLAST!! The fun and views of surfing, without having to get in the water (though we did get a little wet) and no worries about balance. The outrigger canoe has the "ama" (the stabilizing float part) which made it smooth and easy...except for the paddling. Very safe (and that's coming from a former Risk Manager). I have no upper arm strength and we had to paddle hard at times and had we done it any longer than our 30-40min, I would definitely have had a blister. It was a beautiful morning (so thankful there was no rain), ocean was calm, and riding in the three waves was exceptional and something I am so glad they captured on video for us so we can truly remember the feeling always!! This is a MUST DO next time you are in Hawaii! read more

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Quick and friendly set up, check them out for your beach needs, easy online booking .

This is only for the SUP rental. Location is prime if you're staying in Waikiki. Lots to do here. Prices are high as expected. Service is OK - just enough to get the job done. They won't take the SUP to the shore or bring it back if you're a off coming back. I love SUP but I'm little and I have a shoulder/neck/back injury so it is difficult for me to carry and I always have to ask someone to do it. I wish it wasn't such a chore for them especially since we tend to tip well (at least 20% even if its bad like this). No matter what time of year it is usually pretty crowded and hard to navigate around ppl. But if you can get out there, it is super fun and the waves are usually gentle. While staying at Moana or Royal Hawaiian we saw a monk seal in the waves swimming through the surfers. Other than that not too much sea life sadly. read more

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Located in a perfect spot on Waikīkī. The staff is courteous, friendly, and helpful. I had an excellent surfing lesson. A.J. is a great instructor. I highly recommend Waikīkī Beach Services! read more

Great service and a great place to relax by the pool with amazing views but you need to reserve ahead of time for the covered lounger or cabanas or pool side loungers at the Sheraton Waikiki. The cabanas are a great way to get shade when you need it but also a great for your own private space and also get bar and food service. You also get pool side bucket of treats when you rent the cabanas. Book online ahead of time. Love this place and the great service. read more

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Recently, my grandmother passed away (RIP Grammies), and our family chose to do a burial at sea. Waikīkī Beach Services made the entire process truly special. John, in particular, was respectful and helpful, guiding us through every step. The experience was beautiful, and I can't recommend them enough if you're considering something similar for a loved one. On another note, they also rent out tons of beach equipment if you're just looking to enjoy the beach. read more

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Professional, friendly service, quick and the guys always smiling and ready to grab whatever you need. Kuona, Darren and Puna worked fast. Set me up for the day and accommodated my crazy request for more towels. Thanks guys! read more

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The level of service was disappointing. We went to check-in at 8am, but they did not have any chairs or umbrellas ready. They said they would call us in about an hour with an update. No call, so we checked back in. Still nothing was ready, but they said they would call again. No call, so we checked again. They said they could set-up an umbrella with chairs but they didn't have any towels. We took that and quickly noticed there were towels on other chairs. After an hour, no one claimed the other chairs or towels so we made an executive decision to use them. Terrible service! Save your money - I would not recommend Waikiki Beach '"LIP" Services. read more

Easy booking and they took care of us making sure the umbrella was always in the right position over the lounge chairs. Nice folks and made staying at the Royal Hawaiian even more special. Thanks!! read more

Easy and convenient online service to book poolside loungers at the Sheraton Waikiki. I utilized the service twice on my trip and will use again on future trips. read more

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First time using this service and we loved all aspects of our experience. Michael was informative and friendly when setting us up. Siana was wonderful and took care of our drink and food needs. Personally, its difficult to just sit and relax, however, the endless view of ocean beyond the infinity pool is next level. read more

Liam and the guys are great here go see them for paddle board surfboard rentals and chairs!! Great location

The ease of purchasing and set up to accommodate our needs on the beach since we had a baby with us. Great job!

Okay, I'm SO conflicted about giving them 5 stars. Why you ask? Well... sadly I'm 100% they are racially discriminatory. Let me explain, I'm staying at the Waikiki Sheraton right? And prior to my trip I reserved a water lounger (that experience is the SOLE reason for the 5 stars, because what happened after was disappointing and sad). I didn't really worry about booking other days because I wanted to be spontaneous. Plus. I'm titanium elite so it comes with perks. Blah blah blah ... FANTASTIC service from Sierra (sp?) and John. Loved my experience in the water lounger (as per usual -- do it every year) ... fast forward Met lovely Australian mum and daughter blah blah blah they weren't even Marriott Bonvoy members (they are Hilton) but not only did they NOT reserve a lounger today (when I couldn't get one despite repeatedly inquiring) but got one BUT they also just informed me they have one reserved (circa 4p today!) for tomorrow. Despite my 5 star review, I will never use them again. And I'm unfollowing them on Instagram. Sadly, fair warning to Black people, they really just don't want our business. read more

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Rented water lounge chair at Sheraton. Brandon and Michael were welcoming and very polite. Brandon set up the chair and when I woukd walk by the desk would say hello amd ask if I needed anything. Exceptional service read more

Staying at Sheraton Waikīkī. Everyone was incredibly friendly. However, chairs SUCK! The cushions are shot. Felt like I was laying just on the wood. Less comfortable than the free chairs. This, you are paying a lot of money for an umbrella or partial cover. Some of the free chairs have umbrellas or are in shade. Not worth the high price for the poor comfort. read more

My family loves the outrigger canoe ride whenever they visit. I have to thank Miwa for assistance in booking my reservation, excellent customer service always. All the staff is exceptional and really see to the needs of my parents, the experience is great for people of all ages. read more

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I've been coming to the Royal Hawaiian Waikiki beach services location to get surf lessons and beach chairs for years. This trip alone we booked 4 straight surf lessons which equals $265 a day plus we got beach chairs for ~$100 a day for two days. The Japanese lady, MAKI, who's been helping us for years WOULD NOT give us towels because we are not staying at the Royal Hawaiian. She seems like the "manager". We stayed at the hotel many times but this time we decided to stay at next door at Halekulani. We are spending over $1000 on surf lessons, over $450 on photos, and also paying money for beach chairs but we can't get a towel for the chair that's located in front of the hotel? The ridiculous part is we can get a beach towel after we surf. How does that make any sense? I could just take the towels given to me after surf to bring to the chairs. Do they think we want to steal a beach towel that thousands of people use? No. Please review how you treat PAYING customers. I repeat paying customers. If I'm spending money at your establishment, treat me with respect. Also, they leave piles of towels at the pool desk for anyone to grab. MAKI is fake nice and was super rude. This other person, Darron, never smiles and comes across extremely rude as well. He was the person that denied us towels first. I would arrive for my surf lessons and he just gives me the clip board to sign in without saying hello - not even a fake "good morning". These two humans makes waking up in paradise not so pleasant. They literally ruin my mood because I have to feel their negative energy. I've never had one bad customer service experience in Hawaii the past 6 years since coming to the Royal Hawaiian. I had 4 days straight of being forced to interact with them just because I wanted to surf here. Everyone else on staff has been incredibly nice like always. I got hit by a surfboard from one of their employees that were taking photos of us and Maki didn't even care. Too concerned with her clipboard. The beach services at the Royal Hawaiian is only good for people staying at the hotel. Otherwise, you are treated like third class citizens. I only go back because of the surf instructors. Waikiki has changed - last year the service was way better! read more

Was as advertised. The view was awesome and it was nice to have privacy. The service was great!

Rented a lounge with umbrella at the infinity pool. So relaxing. It's adults only so noise level was down. The pool is amazing. I would definitely come back. There's drink and food service until 430 pm. Amazing read more

Waikiki Beach Services is available online and at various huts on the beach, specifically in front of the Waikiki Sheraton and the Royal Hawaiian. They offer a variety of services from beach chair / umbrella rentals to surf lessons to equipment rentals (paddle boards, surf boards). It's much easier to reserve online otherwise the lines at the huts can be quite long - I saw people queuing up as early as 45 minutes before the huts open. We booked private surf lessons with Izah, though we didn't make a specific request. I would highly recommend Izah - we were both first time surfers and he made it so easy. We were able to get up and ride waves with ease from the very start of the lesson. He was great at making us feel comfortable in the water. Private lessons cost $120/hr, and it seems very worthwhile to have the extra attention. At the Royal Hawaiian location, there is a photographer / videographer who takes footage of the lesson while you're out there. You can view it directly after your lesson and determine if you want to buy it, but it's pricey - $50 for either photos or videos or $80 for both. But if you're like me and unlikely to surf again, the photos are worth it. I would encourage you to book lessons and umbrella/chair rentals in advance of your vacation since they book up quickly. read more

Pretty straightforward online booking for the lounge chairs and cabana. Make sure to book weeks in advance for the Sheraton Waikiki location coz of the high demand (it's easy to cancel anyway). When we arrived at 9am, they marked us off a list and escorted us to the cabana with multiple fresh towels. The young guys and gals are pretty efficient with checking constantly if the right person on the list is in the correct chair/cabana. There is also a side table for drinks and food. Lounge chair is aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly. Will book them again when we plan our return to Sheraton (beautiful property - I have a separate review for it) read more

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Great time at the Infinity pool. The guys at the desk were super nice to me. Will definitely reserve again. I reserved the pool edge chair and loved it. read more

Waikiki Beach Services - My view. Just awesome - Surfing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Beware of this man! Do not rent from him! He runs the Waikiki Beach Services Activities & Rentals kiosk on the beach right in front of the Sheraton. We have a group of people and rented a couple of chairs. My young daughter and I were seated there when he came over and got incredibly belligerent with us - accused us of not being paying customers, of trying to ruin his business, etc. When I tried to explain that our group had rented these, he wouldn't listen - gave me no opportunity to call over one of our other group members to prove that we paid for the chairs, nothing. Literally was pulling chairs out from underneath us (my daughter is 3, there is no cause for that type of behavior towards a literal toddler). Absolutely horrendous behavior, does not care about his paying customers, just kept repeating "I'm tRyInG tO rUn A bUiSinEsS hErE!" Yea dude I know, we're paying customers of your business who you just screwed over lol. Made our whole afternoon such a poor experience. Do NOT engage with this sad, angry person, and absolutely do not give them your money or business. read more

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Burial At Sea So this is probably a different review than most. We booked Waikiki Beach Services for a burial at sea. My husband and I were very pleased with the entire experience. The staff were all friendly, nice, and helpful from check-in to completion. We row out about 300 yards in a canoe. Russell patiently explained the entire process to us. They were well prepared. We got to row also, which was very fun. Kai was one of our oarsmen, and was very patient and kind when helping. In addition to rowing, Aaron was the on-board photographer. He did a fabulous job with the pictures, capturing all the moments we would have wanted. And the pictures were part of the package, a welcome surprise. If you're looking for a short, to-the-point, yet still respectful, burial at sea, I would highly recommend Waikiki Beach Services. I see that that is not their primary service, but my husband and I both thought they did a great job. read more

We were very impressed with the experience we had on a canoe surfing adventure with the Waikiki Beach Crew at the Royal Hawaiian! They customized it to just the two of us and a few of their crew jumped in to help paddle out and catch surf! The ride was amazing and we caught waves right alongside surfers and a photographer. We would highly recommend this for a quick peek at what Waikiki is all about! read more

Our Heartfelt Gratitude!! Waikiki Beach Services created a beautiful experience for our family as we celebrate life and death of our beloved family members. "Mahalo Ken". read more

Waikiki Beach Services - If you're looking for something to remember for a lifetime then I recommend you look no further. Ken "Thank You". - Surfing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It was fabulous!! The view, service and loungers were awesome! Thank you for making our first day in Waikiki so fabulous! It was a great way to relax after traveling most of the day! The views from our loungers are why people come to Hawaii! Thank you! read more

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I bought 2 cabanas. no where did it say there would be obstructed views. I literally sat behind a chair with a tarp and my other cabana was stuck in the corner. I wish it was in the description when you purchase because I paid full price but didn't receive the same view as the others. read more

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I haven't arrived yet but I had to leave a positive review for Miwa O. With Waikiki Beach Services. She helped me reserve two sets of lounge chairs + umbrellas for my visit next weekend during my upcoming stay at the Royal Hawaiian. At first I was really frustrated that all of the Royal Hawaiian's beach chairs were already reserved over a month before my trip but because I am an Ambassador level with the Marriott Bonvoy program they connected me with Miwa at Waikiki Beach Services. Beyond setting me up with the lounge chairs + umbrellas reservation she provided me with a wealth of information about Oahu, really going above and beyond. I was touched by her thoughtfulness-- she has been the most helpful person I've interacted with for planning this upcoming trip. read more

We rented Luxury Cabana #6 at the Sheraton Waikiki for our 35th Anniversary and were somewhat disappointed with it. While the cabana itself and the views from it were very nice, the inattentiveness of the staff was glaring. The information on the website indicated that juices, water and snacks were included in the substantial price, however, they neglected to point out that it consisted of two 12oz cans of juices, 2 small cartons of water, one small bag of taro chips, and one small bags of cookies.... in a plastic bucket with ice. Only when we asked for some more juice did we find out that what we initially received was it... that's all!... no more! I even had to wave the attendant over to us to get some more ice in our bucket! Not once did they come over to ask if we needed anything. Needless to say it was a very disappointing experience, and one that I would NOT recommend! The cost is way too much for what you receive. read more

Super helpful and friendly. We rented a floating raft and snorkeling equipment from them. It was really quick and we were ready to go. It was a lot of fun in the sun. read more

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We had a wonderful day in the cabana. sitting right at the edge of the infinity pool was the best. The staff was very attentive as well. Highly recommend. read more

I took my first surf lesson ever today! I read the information and was a little apprehensive that I would be able to do it. For reference, I'm 40 years-old, a recreational runner, but lack balance and coordination. I decided to go for it! I signed-up for the group class at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. There were 4 others in the class. Our instructor (Evan) was very professional, personable, and encouraging. We spent about 20-30 min on the beach going over safety information, learning terminology, wind and surfing directions, and the fundamentals of how to surf. After this portion, we took a quick water break and regrouped to paddle out. Paddling is hard, but Evan was helpful and encouraging. When it is your turn he takes the student out into the wave pushes you in with words of encouragement. I caught my first wave! I would highly recommend this if you have ever considered learning to surf! Helpful tips: There is a locked box to stash your personal items. If you don't wear a long sleeve shirt, there are rash guards available to borrow. read more

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Had a great experience Canoe Surfing. The waves were good and not that many big ones but that's Mother Nature for you. Definitely recommend! read more

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Waikiki Beach Services was the perfect choice for the burial at sea for my dad, grandmother, aunt, and two uncles. I had to reschedule a few times over the past couple of years due to the pandemic, but Waikiki Beach Services made it so easy! Not only was the ceremony simple and perfect (despite slightly choppy waters), and exactly what my dad would have wanted, they also included snapshots from the ceremony, which they provided to me on a USB drive. I was able to view the photos today as I've only just arrived back home in NYC, and I am so happy and grateful to have these memories captured from their beautiful send-off. Thank you, Waikiki Beach Services! read more

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If you want to surf at the best beach in the world with the most ideal beginner waves (and warm, clear water) -- this is the spot! I've taken a number of lessons from surf instructor Izah at Waikiki Beach Services and he is very experienced and knowledgeable. I've definitely improved and learned so much during my lessons. (He even offers some very useful tips that I can use if / when I get the chance to surf in other places). It's so fun to surf on those long, rolling waves! I've had excellent experiences with Waikiki Beach services overall. I've met a few of the other instructors and they are all encouraging and incredibly experienced as well! Also - it's important to note that they offer towels here for students after the lesson (most other surf schools don't). They also have a nice shady spot on the beach with chairs and umbrellas where you can wait for your lesson (or your friends / family can hang out while you are in the water). Another added bonus! read more

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The crew from WBS were so helpful and friendly to my wife, I, and our friends who were visiting Waikiki for the first time. They setup chairs and umbrellas for us and were all just cheerful and welcoming. I would highly recommend WBS if your taking your first lessons in surfing as well. I had my very first standup paddling lesson with their staff and had a great time. They were patient and encouraging. I also had a chance to catch some waves in their Outrigger canoe which is so much fun. Highly recommend Waikiki Beach Services if you're going to be on Waikiki beach and want to relax or learn to surf in style. read more

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Today is my birthday and I thought it would be a great idea to go canoeing. It's not as easy as I thought it would be, but I am looking forward to doing it on my 57th birthday. I'd rather somebody else in control of the boat instead of me! Lol! read more

My grandchildren 9 & 10 took a 1 on 1 surf lesson. They had a great time. by the end of the hour they both were able to stand and ride a few wave on the board. The guys helping them were awesome and worked well teaching kids. Highly recommend using them if you want surf lessons. read more

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