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Overview
The Kahala Hotel & Resort — located about 3 miles southwest of Diamond Head on the coast of the Kahala neighborhood — has played host to a long list of ritzy clients. Even lovebirds Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton came to stay at this Honolulu landmark after their marriage. So naturally, the rooms are fairly posh, featuring private balconies with views of the ocean and or nearby mountains. While you're here, take a break from the Honolulu hustle and bustle with a massage at The Kahala Spa, or simply kick back and relax in one of the cozy lounge chairs that line the pool. The hotel also boasts a pristine stretch of white sand beach, so you won't have to worry about fighting crowds for a spot on the shore. While you're here, recent visitors highly recommend taking advantage of Dolphin Quest: The Kahala grounds feature a lagoon where guests can swim with bottlenose dolphins. Afterward, enjoy a gourmet meal at one of the hotel's multiple restaurants. The only drawback: Some guests were frustrated by the high price for parking. But, not having a resort fee makes up for most incurred costs. Keep in mind that as a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, this property participates in the Leaders Club rewards program.
- Location
- Honolulu, HI
- Hotel Class
- 5.0-star
- Property Type
- Resort hotel, 338 rooms
- Primary View
- Ocean
- Style
- Modern
- Best For
- Business travelers, Families, Couples, Groups
Explore
- 5.0Hotel Class
- GREATCritic Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Rankings
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Critic Reviews
Other Awards
- AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019
- Condé Nast Readers' Choice List 2018
- Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Awards 2018
- Frommer's Exceptional
Hidden away in the upscale residential neighborhood of Kahala ... this elegant oceanfront hotel has played host to celebrities, princesses, the Dalai Lama, and nearly every president since Lyndon Johnson as one of Hawaii's very first luxury resorts.
A celebrity retreat since 1964, the newly renovated Kahala is quite possibly the best hotel in Oahu. Yet its vibe is more 'family fun' than 'pretentious glitz' ...
Other Awards
- AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019
- Condé Nast Readers' Choice List 2018
- Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Awards 2018
- Frommer's Exceptional
Guest Reviews
A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 3298 have reviewed the The Kahala Hotel & Resort, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.
TripAdvisor Travel Rating:
TripAdvisor Travel Rating:Guest Rooms
- Nightly turndown with bottled water
- Tea and coffee maker
Standard room size: 550 square feet
- Internet (free)
- Premium channels
- Workspace/desk
- Minifridge
- Bathrobes/slippers
- Minibar
- Shower/tub combo
- Separate shower
- Separate tub
- Wireless Internet
- Guest rooms with patios and balconies
- Adjoining rooms available
Location & Parking
- About 12 miles southeast of Honolulu International Airport
- Around 4 miles east of Honolulu Zoo
- 24-hour valet parking ($32)
- 24-hour self-parking ($32)
- Airport shuttle
- Car service (with fee)
Within walking distance of:
- Grocery store
- Movie theater
- Theater
- Shopping
- Bus stop
- Train station
- Subway/metro stop
- Restaurants
- Beach
Dining
Number of restaurants: 5
Cuisine Types: Asian, Italian, American
- Fine dining
- Casual dining
- Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
- 24-hour room service
- Free breakfast
Pool
- Family pool
- Infinity pool
- Whirlpool/hot tub
- Adults-only pool
- Lap pool
- Wading pool
- Lazy river
- Seasonal
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Indoor/outdoor combo
- Pool bar
- Lifeguard on duty
- Poolside service
- Waterslide
- Deck chairs or cabanas
Spa
- Emphasis on Hawaiian ingredients and treatment techniques
- Group beauty programs for couples and bridal parties available
- Spa hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Services offered:
- Massage
- Facial
- Body treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
- Salon services
- Outdoor treatment area
- Steam room
- Sauna
Kids
- "Dolphin Quest" program invites families to swim with dolphins in the on-site lagoon
- Kids club (free)
- Cribs
- High chairs
Fitness
- Weight equipment
- Cardio equipment
- Yoga mats
- Free fitness classes
- Premium fitness classes (with fee)
- Bicycles (free)
- Tennis
- Guided runs
- Paddle boats
- Motor boats
Business
- Business services include photocopying, printing, shipping, equipment rental and secretarial services
Number of meeting rooms: 7
- Business center
- Meeting rooms
- Meeting and event planners available
Pets
- Pets allowed (with fee)
- Dog walking
- Pet-sitting
Wedding
- Hotel has relationships with island photographers
- Pastry chef on-site for custom-designed wedding cakes
Maximum wedding guest capacity: 300
- Hotel hosts weddings
- Outdoor space for weddings
- Wedding planners available
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