The best Waikiki hotels with EV charging are Prince Waikiki, which has eight Level 2 plugs in its own self-parking garage, Hilton Hawaiian Village with four, and the Sheraton Waikiki with six spread over several garage floors. Tesla drivers have the easiest time: the International Market Place garage in the middle of Kalakaua Avenue has eight Superchargers, and Embassy Suites, Outrigger Reef and Halekulani all have Tesla destination chargers for guests. We checked every charger below against hotel websites and the U.S. Department of Energy’s station database in October 2026.
Quick Picks for EV Drivers
- Best overall: Prince Waikiki, eight Level 2 plugs on garage level E, and you plug in yourself.
- Best for families: Hilton Hawaiian Village, four networked Level 2 plugs and a self-park garage.
- Best central beachfront: Sheraton Waikiki, six Level 2 plugs on several floors of its garage.
- Best for Tesla drivers: Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk, three Tesla chargers plus one universal plug, free for guests.
- Best value: Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra, four free guest chargers and $41 self-parking.
- Best luxury: Halekulani, where Envoy Tesla rentals come with charging and valet included.
Find Waikiki Hotels With EV Charging
How EV Charging Works at Waikiki Hotels
Every hotel charger in Waikiki is Level 2. None of the hotels has a DC fast charger, so think of hotel charging as an overnight top-up. The Department of Energy puts Level 2 at roughly 25 miles of range per hour, so a car that sits on the plug from dinner to breakfast wakes up with a full day of Oahu driving in the battery.
Three details decide whether a hotel charger is actually useful to you:
- Self-park or valet. At Prince Waikiki, Hilton Hawaiian Village and the Sheraton you drive into the garage and plug in yourself. At valet-only hotels (Embassy Suites, both Outriggers, the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Queen Kapiolani) you ask the valet, who moves the car when a plug frees up.
- Plug type. Most hotel plugs are J1772, which fits nearly every non-Tesla EV and Teslas with an adapter. Tesla destination chargers fit Teslas and NACS cars only.
- Who pays. The electricity is usually free or close to it, but you still pay the nightly parking rate, which in Waikiki runs $41 to $93 a night.
Waikiki Hotels With EV Chargers: Side-by-Side
Charger counts come from the hotels and the Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center. Parking rates are the hotels’ own, before the 4.712% general excise tax unless noted.
| Hotel | Chargers | How you charge | Parking per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Waikiki | 8 Level 2 (J1772, OpConnect), garage level E | Self-park, plug in yourself | Self $45, valet $50; 6 ft 1 in clearance |
| Hilton Hawaiian Village | 4 Level 2 (J1772, OpConnect) | Self-park garage | Self $72.25, valet $93.19 (posted, tax included) |
| Sheraton Waikiki | 6 Level 2 (J1772, OpConnect) on several floors | Self-park; small charging fee | Self $55, valet $65 |
| Waikiki Beach Marriott | 2 charging stations | $65 daily EV fee (same as self-park) | Self $65, valet $80 |
| Embassy Suites Waikiki Beach Walk | 3 Tesla destination + 1 J1772 | Valet; charging free for guests | Valet $60; 6 ft 7 in limit |
| Halekulani | 3 Tesla destination (guests only) | Valet | $68 overnight |
| Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra | 4 Level 2 (J1772) | Guests only; charging free | Self $41, valet $51 |
| Outrigger Reef | 2 Tesla destination (Teslas only) | Valet; charging free | Valet $60; no oversized vehicles |
| Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort | 2 J1772 + 1 Tesla destination | Valet; guests only | Valet $60 |
| Ritz-Carlton Residences | EV charging, subject to availability | Valet only | Valet $60 |
Not every hotel has one. The Twin Fin, for example, states that it has no EV charging for guests, and Queen Kapiolani lists a single station with valet-only parking at $60 plus tax, so plan on public chargers if you stay there. For cheaper ways to park a car of any kind, see our Waikiki parking hacks.
The 8 Best Waikiki Hotels for EV Drivers
Best overall for EV drivers
Prince Waikiki
- 100% of rooms have floor-to-ceiling ocean views
- 5th-floor adults-only infinity pool over the Yacht Harbor
- 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar and Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo
- 8–15 minute walk to Ala Moana Center
The Prince has the most hotel plugs in Waikiki: eight networked Level 2 chargers on level E of its self-parking garage, which you use without waiting for a valet. Self-parking is $45 a night plus tax, among the lowest at any full-service Waikiki hotel, and the resort charge is $45 plus tax. Every room faces the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor and the ocean. Two catches: the garage clearance is 6 ft 1 in, and the hotel has no beach of its own (Kahanamoku Beach is about five minutes on foot). Full details in our Prince Waikiki review.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Best for families with an EV
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
- True beachfront on widest sand
- 5 pools + waterslides + lagoon
- 5 distinct hotel towers
- Friday night fireworks show
Hilton lists EV charging at the Village, and the Department of Energy shows four networked Level 2 plugs at 2003 Kalia Road, available 24 hours. You self-park, so you can plug in when you return from a day trip. Parking is the expensive part: the resort posts $72.25 a day for self-parking and $93.19 for valet. In return you get a beachfront resort with a calm lagoon, five pools and Friday fireworks. Check-in is at 4 PM. See our Hilton Hawaiian Village review.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Best central beachfront
Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
- Famous Edge oceanfront infinity pool
- Helumoa Playground family waterslide
- Newly renovated rooms
- Central Kalakaua Ave location
Marriott says the Sheraton was the first hotel in Hawaii to put EV chargers in its parking structure, and today its garage has charging stations on several floors for a small fee. The Department of Energy counts six networked Level 2 plugs there. That makes it one of the few beachfront hotels in central Waikiki where you can self-park and plug in any EV, with the Edge infinity pool upstairs and the Royal Hawaiian Center down the street. Read our Sheraton Waikiki review.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Best at the Diamond Head end
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
- One-acre Queensbreak rooftop pool deck
- Separate family and adults-only pools
- Pa'ina Waikiki luau on site
- Oceanfront rooms in the Kealohilani Tower
Marriott lists two EV charging stations at this 1,310-room resort across from Kuhio Beach, with a $65 daily EV fee, the same as self-parking (valet is $80, all plus tax). Two plugs for a hotel this size means you should ask at check-in. Backup is close by: Hawaiian Electric’s two fast chargers at the Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library on Kapahulu Avenue, and the city’s two Level 2 plugs at the Honolulu Zoo lot.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Best for Tesla drivers
Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk
- All-suite hotel (1-bedroom & 2-bedroom layouts)
- Made-to-order breakfast included for every guest
- Nightly 5:30–7:30 PM poolside reception (covered by the resort charge)
- Waikiki Beach Walk dining at the door
Embassy Suites has three Tesla destination chargers and one universal J1772 plug for guests, with charging free and only the parking charge to pay. Parking is valet-only at $60 a night plus tax, and the garage takes vehicles under 6 ft 7 in. Every unit is a suite, breakfast is included, and the beach at Fort DeRussy is about two minutes away. The resort charge is $45 plus tax.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Best luxury EV stay
Halekulani
- NO Resort Fee ($0/night)
- Michelin Two Keys; Forbes Four-Star hotel & Five-Star La Mer (2026)
- Iconic orchid mosaic oceanfront pool
- Sunset hula at House Without a Key
Halekulani shares three Tesla destination chargers with its sister hotel Halepuna, and it partners with Envoy Hawaii so guests can rent a Tesla Model Y or Model X by the hour, day or week through the Envoy app. Envoy rentals include charging at the hotel, insurance and complimentary valet. If you bring your own car, overnight parking is $68 and there is no resort fee at all. Read our Halekulani review.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Best value
Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra
- Level 2 skybridge straight into Ala Moana Center
- 1,176 refurbished rooms in the Waikiki and Kona towers
- About a 5-minute walk to the Hawaii Convention Center
- Pint + Jigger bar, Signature Prime Steak & Seafood and a lobby Starbucks
Just outside Waikiki, the Ala Moana Hotel has four Level 2 plugs for guests with free charging, and self-parking is $41 a day (valet $51). The amenity fee is about $30 plus tax. You give up the beach on your doorstep, but a skybridge leads straight into Ala Moana Center and Ala Moana Beach Park is about 10 minutes on foot.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
Best beachfront for Teslas
OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
- $80M full resort renovation
- True beachfront with Monkeypod Kitchen
- Voyager 47 beachfront Club Lounge
- Nightly live slack-key guitar at Kani Ka Pila Grille
Outrigger Reef has two Tesla destination chargers, free for guests and Tesla-only. Parking is valet-only at $60 per 24 hours with in-and-out privileges, and oversized vehicles cannot be accommodated. The resort sits directly on the sand next to Halekulani, and the $50 resort fee covers Wi-Fi, the pool and hot tub and free Bishop Museum entry for two. Sister hotel Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort has two J1772 plugs and one Tesla charger, but note its pool is closed until December 18, 2026.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
What Fees and Parking Cost Over 5 Nights
An EV saves you gasoline, not parking. Resort fees carry the full 18.712% Oahu hotel tax; parking carries the 4.712% general excise tax. Here is the nightly and five-night total of both, on top of your room rate.
| Hotel | Resort fee with tax | Parking with tax | Per night | 5 nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halekulani | $0 | $68 (posted) | $68.00 | $340.00 |
| Ala Moana Hotel | $35.61 | $41 (posted) | $76.61 | $383.05 |
| Prince Waikiki | $53.42 | $47.12 (self) | $100.54 | $502.70 |
| Embassy Suites | $53.42 | $62.83 (valet) | $116.25 | $581.25 |
| Sheraton Waikiki | $61.73 | $57.59 (self) | $119.32 | $596.60 |
| Outrigger Reef | $59.36 | $60 (posted) | $119.36 | $596.80 |
| Hilton Hawaiian Village | $65.29 | $72.25 (self) | $137.54 | $687.70 |
| Waikiki Beach Marriott | $70.04 | $68.06 (self) | $138.10 | $690.50 |
Our Oahu hotel tax guide shows how the 18.712% is built, and if you only need a car for a day or two, our list of Waikiki hotels with free or cheap parking may save more than any charger.
Public EV Chargers in and Near Waikiki
If your hotel has no plug, or its plugs are taken, these public chargers are a short drive away (counts as of October 2026).
| Location | Chargers | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| International Market Place garage, 2330 Kalakaua Ave (enter from Kuhio Ave and Walina St) | 8 Tesla Superchargers and 8 Tesla destination chargers (level 4); 8 ChargePoint Level 2 (levels 5 and 6) | Superchargers are open to other NACS-enabled EVs through the Tesla app; the destination chargers also have J1772 plugs. Garage is $4 per 30 minutes; first hour free with a $25 purchase |
| Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library, 400 Kapahulu Ave | 2 Hawaiian Electric DC fast chargers (CCS and CHAdeMO) | Open 24 hours. Oahu rates: $0.49/kWh 9 AM-5 PM, $0.57 5-10 PM, $0.54 overnight |
| Royal Hawaiian Center garage (Royal Hawaiian Ave and Don Ho Lane) | 2 Level 2 on level 4 | 2-hour maximum; check in at the SP+ office on level 2; no Tesla connectors; 6 ft 2 in clearance |
| Honolulu Zoo lot, 155 Kapahulu Ave | 2 ChargePoint Level 2 (city-owned) | Metered zoo lot by Kapiolani Park |
| Walmart, 700 Keeaumoku St | 4 Electrify America DC fast | About 1.3 miles from central Waikiki |
| The Kahala Hotel and Resort, 5000 Kahala Ave | 12 Tesla Superchargers | Teslas only; about 3.6 miles east of Waikiki |
Planning Oahu Day Trips in an EV
Oahu is small for an EV. A full loop from Waikiki through Kailua, Kualoa, Turtle Bay and Haleiwa and back over the central plain is about 95 miles by the most direct roads, which most rentals cover on one charge. The distances below are one way from central Waikiki; the fast chargers are the nearest in the Department of Energy database.
| Destination | One way from Waikiki | Nearest DC fast charging |
|---|---|---|
| Hanauma Bay | About 10 miles | Kahala Superchargers (Teslas only), a short detour |
| Pearl Harbor | About 12 miles | Charge in Waikiki before you go |
| Kailua | About 15 miles | Kailua Foodland (4, Hawaiian Electric) |
| Kualoa Ranch | About 23 miles | Kaneohe Superchargers (12, NACS-enabled) |
| Ko Olina | About 29 miles | Kapolei Commons (2) and Walmart Kapolei (4) |
| Haleiwa | About 35 miles | Haleiwa Town Center (2) |
| Turtle Bay | About 46 miles | None within 6 miles; arrive with charge to spare |
For the North Shore route, stops and parking, see our Waikiki to North Shore driving guide.
Five habits that make hotel charging painless
1) Ask when you book whether the chargers are for guests only and whether valet will move your car once it is full. 2) Check the plug type: Tesla destination chargers will not fit most other EVs, and a Tesla needs its adapter for J1772. 3) Download the OpConnect, ChargePoint and Tesla apps before you land; most networked plugs in Waikiki run on one of them. 4) Watch garage clearances: 6 ft 1 in at Prince Waikiki and 6 ft 2 in at the Royal Hawaiian Center. 5) Charge to full before the Turtle Bay leg of a North Shore drive, where fast chargers are scarce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Waikiki hotels charge extra for EV charging?
Usually not for the electricity. Embassy Suites, Ala Moana Hotel and the Outrigger hotels are listed with free guest charging, while the Sheraton charges a small fee and the Waikiki Beach Marriott lists a $65 daily EV fee, the same as its self-parking rate. Either way you pay the hotel’s parking charge.
Is there a Tesla Supercharger in Waikiki?
Yes. The International Market Place garage at 2330 Kalakaua Avenue has eight Superchargers on level 4, open 24 hours and enabled for other NACS-compatible EVs. The next closest is a 12-stall site at The Kahala Hotel and Resort, about 3.6 miles east.
Where can a non-Tesla EV fast charge near Waikiki?
Hawaiian Electric’s two DC fast chargers at the Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library (CCS and CHAdeMO, open 24 hours) are the closest. Electrify America has four at the Walmart on Keeaumoku Street, about 1.3 miles away.
Which Waikiki hotel has the most EV chargers?
Prince Waikiki, with eight networked Level 2 plugs in its self-parking garage, followed by the Sheraton Waikiki with six. Both let you park and plug in yourself rather than waiting for a valet.
Is renting an EV on Oahu worth it if I stay in Waikiki?
Yes, if your hotel has plugs or you stay near the International Market Place. Island drives are short (Haleiwa is about 35 miles away), so one overnight Level 2 session covers a full day. Without a hotel plug, you will spend time and hourly garage fees at public chargers.
Prices vary according to travel dates and availability.
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