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The Kahala Hotel & Resort
from 394 USD / night*
Terms and conditions
*rate found for check-in Dec 19, check-out Dec 20
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
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Hotel policies
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1202
Local currency: USD
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is Hawaii’s reigning luxury resort, set on a secluded beach just ten minutes from the world class shopping and entertainment of Waikiki. This legendary hideaway resort in Honolulu's plush Kahala district is a favorite with presidents, international royalty and celebrities. From the moment you arrive, you will know that you are truly somewhere special. This luxurious oceanfront resort features 343 rooms and suites, five stylish restaurants and a world-class spa. Visit the leisure facilities, Fitness Center, lush tropical gardens and the private lagoon with their own resident dolphins. The Hotel's 26,000 square foot natural lagoon is home to six Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. The Dolphin Quest trainers offer daily education programs where guests can experience these animals up-close, and understand what makes them unique. At the Kahala Hotel & Resort you have the chance to have face-to-face, in-water contact with these intelligent and most fascinating creatures. The encounter gives guests an unforgettable glimpse into the lives of dolphins in an enchanted environment that blends fun, inspiration and education. As Hawaii’s most luxurious and secluded beachfront hotel & resort, the tradition of impeccable service will make your vacation at the Kahala Hotel & Resort memorable in every way. The Kahala Hotel & Resort is renowned throughout the islands for the sheer opulence of its rooms and suites; for the innovation of its restaurants; and the grandeur of its facilities. Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, you’ll find that it’s their dedication to discreet and thoughtful service that sets them apart. The 2006 Conde Nast Reader's Choice Awards recently named The Kahala Hotel & Resort the top resort on Oahu. 'Staff are polished, and with a warmth that's rare.' Gold List, Conde Nast Traveler 2006.
Hotel policies
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1202
Local currency: USD
Terms and conditions
*rate found for check-in Dec 19, check-out Dec 20
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Reviews from our customers
Overall score
4.8 out of 5
(13 reviews)
Hotel reviews: About the scores
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Hotel address: 5000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816-5498
Area served
Honolulu, Waikiki
Area airports
HNL - Honolulu International Airport
Amenities
- Internet Access
- Wireless internet
- Concierge
- Spa services
- Business center
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
- Pets OK
- Fitness room
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Conference Facilities
- Health Club
- Pool
- High Speed Internet
Dining
Plumeria Beach House
On the edge of the white sands of Kahala, the oceanside Plumeria Beach House is our open-air, all day dining restaurant. Guests will enjoy Hawaii's beautiful sunshine and stunning coastal view at the Plumeria Beach House. The restaurant is bathed in warm, natural earth tones reminiscent of a comfortable island home, with indoor and outdoor terraces taking full advantage of breezy trade winds. It's an ideal choice for casual dining, quiet meetings and cocktails at sunset, like our famous Mai Tai and specialties like Mango Madness or the popular Lava Flow. In keeping with the restaurant's promise of keeping things fresh, the dishes are updated seasonally. The expanded a la carte menu features new items such as Watermelon and Red Onion Salad, Chilled Hawaiian Seafood and Kiawe Grilled Tomato Bisque and BBQ Kurobuta Pork Chop with Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Hawaiian Long Beans and Pineapple-Mango Salsa.
Tokyo-Tokyo
The ambience of Tokyo-Tokyo symbolizes peace and harmony, while the menu seamlessly blends global inspirations with Japanese traditions. Tokyo-Tokyo at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Hawaii selects the highest quality ingredients in their dishes such as 'Koshihikari' rice produced in Uonuma, Japan, natural unprocessed salt from Izu Oshima, organic soy sauce aged to perfection in special Japanese cedar barrels from Izu Oshima, organically grown garden fresh produce from Oahu, Hawaii, exquisite seafood air flown from the fish markets of Tsukiji, Fukuoka and Boston and platinum grade Kobe beef from Oregon. With these fine ingredients, our master chefs from Japan creates unforgettable dishes blending traditional and modern Japanese cuisine.
Seaside Grill
With a direct view of the Pacific Ocean, Seaside Grill is perfect for lunch after a relaxing morning at the pool, a swim with the Dolphins, beach activities or a shopping excursion to Waikiki. Lunch is served at beachside tables, with views of the ocean and beach activity. Menus include fresh bounty from local waters, sandwiches and salads, hamburgers and delectable desserts, all served with refreshing drinks from the poolside bar. Seaside Grill is available in the evening for private functions and special celebrations.
The Veranda
Relax in the romantic ambience of old Hawaii. A perfect meeting place for afternoon tea or cocktails with live jazz entertainment. Designed in the tradition of a classic plantation home, The Veranda is a taste of old Hawaii. The comfortable lounge overlooks the Dolphin Lagoon with a choice of both indoor and al fresco seating amid the lush, tropical décor. Large, upholstered chairs are perfect for lingering over a cocktail or just escaping with a good book, as palm leaf motifs and island-inspired furnishings transport you to a tropical oasis. Afternoon tea is a tradition, after a long day spent sunning, swimming and exploring. In addition to an assortment of 13 hand-blended Hawaiian teas, we serve homemade scones with clotted cream and preserves, pastries and other confectionery. But at night the ambience changes as our live jazz band take to the stage and The Veranda’s intimate dance floor becomes a popular choice for a sophisticated evening.
Hoku's
Hoku's at The Kahala Hotel & Resort is heralded for its innovative fusion fare which melds Hawaiian, Asian and European flavors. Consistently ranked as one of Hawaii's best restaurants, Hoku's recently underwent a makeover and unveiled a new menu. With a twist on contemporary Island cuisine, Hoku's returns to the basics and revamps the classics. The menu has been expanded to include an exotic variety of new dishes, such as Slow Braised Kahuku Pork Belly, Pancetta Crusted Onaga, and Salt Crusted Rack of Wisconsin Lamb, served tableside. The cuisine is fresh, light, and innovative. Ingredients are a mix of fresh locally grown produce and imports from abroad. Hoku's has a breathtaking beachside setting with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from every table in the multi-level dining room. Also competing for guest's attention is the open kitchen featuring fiery hot woks, a kiawe wood grill, and tandoori and wood-burning ovens.
Meeting facilities
There are venues. And then there's The Kahala Hotel & Resort. Whatever the event you have in mind, you can rest assured that when you plan your meeting or conference here, every detail will be flawlessly executed. The Kahala Hotel & Resort is the ideal venue for board meetings, incentive groups and conferences. And as with everything about a stay here, you can depend on us to make it run as smoothly as possible. There is a fully equipped Business Center on site, with a range of first class facilities which are at your service. Facilities include: Secretarial services Photocopies Facsimile services Cellular phone and fax machine rentals Internet services Conference facilities Computer workstations Mail and postage facilities
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1 Bedroom Suites
Mountain
Ocean Front
Ocean Front Lanai
Courtyard
Mountain Lanai
Garden
Dolphin Lanai
Hotel policies
Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1202
Local currency: USD
Terms and conditions
*rate found for check-in Dec 19, check-out Dec 20
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Reviews from our customers
Overall score
4.8 out of 5
(13 reviews)
Hotel reviews: About the scores
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
See scores and reviews by these travelers:
- All travelers (4.8 of 5)
- Leisure (4.8 of 5)
- Business (5.0 of 5)
- Family (4.5 of 5)
- Couples (4.9 of 5)
Most recent reviews
Score
5 out of 5
quiet, gorgeous
Trent, Los Angeles Sep 24, 2008
Would recommend to a friend!
this hotel was absolutely perfect for me and my travel partner. it was pristine, and very beautiful. i can't remember when ... i've been as impressed by a hotel staff, they were unbelieveable. our mountainview room on the tenth floor also had a view of the ocean and haname bay. the room and the entire property was freshly renovated to perfection, but not overdone or stuffy. our bathroom was very large with two sinks, a tub and a shower. the balcony was very nice, also, and we could see the dolphin pool below us. the beach was more like a lakeshore, no real crashing waves. if you like walking on the sand, you can walk for about half an hour one way along a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood. architecture buffs will love the 1960s building by a somewhat famous architect. this is not a huge resort where you are walking forever from room to pool, to car, ect. it is basically on tower with a wing of rooms over the dolphin pool. all of our meals were very good.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
- Dining options:
- 5
Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive
skip waikiki and stay in kahala. it is so much nicer and close to all the attractions of the northshore(snorkeling, beaches,ect), plus if you want shopping, you are only about 10 minutes from the city.
Score
5 out of 5
peaceful , tranquil, all together great
Dave, Palos Heights, * Jul 28, 2008
Would recommend to a friend!
the hotel was a great experiance for the both of us. i wish i could take the bed home that was in the room. seeing the ... dolpins every day was amazing. for anyone looking for a good time with or with out family you need 2 spend time at the kahala on owahu.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
- Dining options:
- 5
Dining tip, In Hotel
there are three restaurants in the hotel and offer a bit of everything to taste. the resaurants on the oceans front had food and a veiw to die for.
Score
4 out of 5
Great service
Miguel Angel Jun 17, 2008
Would recommend to a friend!
The service was good in general but I got a problem with the key of my apartment that almost made a change in my plans and I ... expected some kind of compensation to spend 4 hours waiting to get my door opened.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 4
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
- Dining options:
- 5
Shopping tip, Short Walk
Some shops in the hotel are OK.
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Reviews from our customers
Overall score
4.8 out of 5
(13 reviews)
Hotel reviews: About the scores
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
See scores and reviews by these travelers:
- All travelers (4.8 of 5)
- Leisure (4.8 of 5)
- Business (5.0 of 5)
- Family (4.5 of 5)
- Couples (4.9 of 5)
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Score
5 out of 5
quiet, gorgeous
Trent, Los Angeles Sep 24, 2008
Would recommend to a friend!
this hotel was absolutely perfect for me and my travel partner. it was pristine, and very beautiful. i can't remember when ... i've been as impressed by a hotel staff, they were unbelieveable. our mountainview room on the tenth floor also had a view of the ocean and haname bay. the room and the entire property was freshly renovated to perfection, but not overdone or stuffy. our bathroom was very large with two sinks, a tub and a shower. the balcony was very nice, also, and we could see the dolphin pool below us. the beach was more like a lakeshore, no real crashing waves. if you like walking on the sand, you can walk for about half an hour one way along a beautiful, quiet residential neighborhood. architecture buffs will love the 1960s building by a somewhat famous architect. this is not a huge resort where you are walking forever from room to pool, to car, ect. it is basically on tower with a wing of rooms over the dolphin pool. all of our meals were very good.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
- Dining options:
- 5
Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive
skip waikiki and stay in kahala. it is so much nicer and close to all the attractions of the northshore(snorkeling, beaches,ect), plus if you want shopping, you are only about 10 minutes from the city.
Score
5 out of 5
peaceful , tranquil, all together great
Dave, Palos Heights, * Jul 28, 2008
Would recommend to a friend!
the hotel was a great experiance for the both of us. i wish i could take the bed home that was in the room. seeing the ... dolpins every day was amazing. for anyone looking for a good time with or with out family you need 2 spend time at the kahala on owahu.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
- Dining options:
- 5
Dining tip, In Hotel
there are three restaurants in the hotel and offer a bit of everything to taste. the resaurants on the oceans front had food and a veiw to die for.
Score
4 out of 5
Great service
Miguel Angel Jun 17, 2008
Would recommend to a friend!
The service was good in general but I got a problem with the key of my apartment that almost made a change in my plans and I ... expected some kind of compensation to spend 4 hours waiting to get my door opened.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 4
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
- Dining options:
- 5
Shopping tip, Short Walk
Some shops in the hotel are OK.
Score
5 out of 5
Must Stay
Anonymous, Albuquerque, NM May 2, 2008
Would recommend to a friend!
This hotel has to be the best hotle I have ever stayed in. The rooms were great, there was three fabulous restraunts on ... site. The house keeping staff did a spectacular job and everyone was very friendly and it was close enough to Wikiki beach to go there ad far enough away to enjoy the beauty of Hawaii.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
- Dining options:
- 5
Nightlife tip, Short Drive
Rent a car it is easy to get around and you can do so much without having to be in the bustle of Wikiki all the time.
Score
5 out of 5
Luxurious Stay!
Mary, Los Angeles, CA Apr 10, 2008
Would recommend to a friend!
Upon arrival, we were told that we had been upgraded twice! Our room was lovely and spacious. The concierge staff were ... friendly and helpful. The lobby area was quite spectacular and we enjoyed high tea in the dining area. The dolphin encounter was a unique attraction at the hotel. The pool was nice and the beach area was private. The food prices were outrageous. Try Zippy's coffee shop where the locals dine as an affordable alternative. Although the hotel is away from the hustle and bustle of the big Oahu hotels, it is close enough to the action if you have a car. Would recommend to anyone who wants to go away and experience a little slice of heaven!
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
- Dining options:
- 4
Traveled with: 2 adults
Score
5 out of 5
very friendly & caring to guests
Laronda, Los Angeles, CA Mar 30, 2008
Would recommend to a friend!
The Kahala Resort was very clean all around service. They make sure your room is very neat,clean twice daily. I like that ... because i'm a very clean person & I like everything nice and clean always. The staff is very helpful with anything you need in your room or outside the hotel. The room was very serene ,i enjoyed the cd's that were being played every time are room was cleaned up. I really felt calm & soothing everyday.The location was very nice not really too crowded at the oceanfront. Our room was very spectacular during our stay.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
- Dining options:
- 5
Shopping tip, Short Drive
Shopping,dining,with a short drive. restaurants are in hotel resort among other services.
Score
5 out of 5
Great Location
Thomas, Phoenix, AZ Jan 28, 2008
Would recommend to a friend!
The Kahala is a very nice place to stay. It is close to all tourist destinations on Ohau. The rooms are spacious and the ... beds are very comfortable. The breakfast buffet is the best we have ever had. There are dolphins, sea turtles and tropical fish right next to the pool. We got great pictures of them. We rented a car during our stay and the parking at the Kahala isn't free. We did take advantage of the Kahala Spa and the messages are great. My wife loved the Salon and they did a great pedicure and manicure. All Kahala staff were very nice and would always say hello. We would deffinately recommend the Kahala to our friends. Next time we are bringing the kids. There is so much that the Kahala does for children as far as activities and accomidations.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel Staff:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
- Dining options:
- 5
Shopping tip, Short Drive
Go to the International Market Place and the Swap Meet at Aloha Stadium for the best deals on souvineers.
Score
5 out of 5
Luxarious
Anonymous, Cedar Rapids, IA Sep 28, 2007
Would recommend to a friend!
The Kahala resort was a great place for vacation. The beach by the hotel is outstanding and was not crowded. I enjoyed having ... breakfast daily very close to the water. The staff was great and the hotel clean and well kept. I would strongly recommend this hotel to others.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
- Dining options:
- 3
Score
5 out of 5
Exellent overall
manasi Sep 18, 2007
Would recommend to a friend!
The rooms at Kahala are large,very comfortable and nicely decorated.best part was Two wlkin closets,two sinks,large ... Tub!!Staff was exellent in every way,organizing out excertions as well.They have beautiful beach which is hardly ever croweded as there are only 300 rooms in there.Food was good but breakfast was the best thing on seasiderestarent.Dolphines on site is added sttrsction.It is pricey,but if you want a wounderful vacation without crowds and congestion of Honolulu,this is your place.Wiakiki is only few mimutes away.Will highly recomend it!!
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
- Dining options:
- 5
Traveled with: 4 adults
Shopping tip, Short Drive
there is a shuttle to waikiki,and shopping nearby.Food opyions are great on site
Score
5 out of 5
Great Service, Great Views!
lyle Jul 27, 2007
Would recommend to a friend!
I departed for Hawaii a bit uneasy about what kind of accomodations were waiting for us. We were very pleasantly surprised! ... The generous room upgrade at check-in meant we had a beautiful view of the mountains over a lovely golf-course, and a partial ocean view to our right. The room was clean and spacious, as well as tastefully decorated. This is NOT a new hotel, and is quite a large complex; upgrading and maintenance is ongoing. It should be said, however, that the service is impeccable! The dolphin lagoon on the property and the beach front make this a very family-friendly hotel, but couples and business travels would find it more than comfortable! It is pricey...especially the restaurant. We saw menus online prior to travel, so were prepared. If I were planning again, I make the same choice!
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
- Dining options:
- 4
Recreation/Attractions tip, In Hotel
Swim with the dolphins! Dolphin Quest has 6 dolphins a a well-maintained logoon right on the property. Tropical fish and sea turtles share the water, making for some pleasant, calming strolls through the courtyard.
Score
5 out of 5
AA++++resort for ALL!!
TOM Jun 21, 2007
Would recommend to a friend!
Everything about this resort is first class. It is for family or just a get away for the parents, this resort lacks ... nothing!You can go downtown for the night life and then retreat to your 5 star quiet resort and enjoy your private beach, and the food is over the top!
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
- Dining options:
- 5
Traveled with: 5 adults, 1 child (ages 13 to 17)
Nightlife tip, Short Drive
Everything is just a short drive away. Make sure you eat the breakfast buffet.
Score
4 out of 5
Great service, great dolphin educational program, but rooms worn out
N, Chicago, IL Jun 9, 2007
Last week we spent 2 nights at the Kahala. The Kahala staff was extremely nice and prompt in fulfilling guests' ... requests. The Dolphin Quest educational program was top notch, very educational and calm and peaceful, just what we wanted rather than all the hype and picture posing at Discovery Cove in Orlando. (By the way, the Kahala dophins were born in captivity and not taken from the wild). The food was the best hotel food, by far the best breakfasts! We thought the Kahala rooms should have been much nicer. POOLS - the Kahala's pool was tiny. To sum up, the Kahala has the best food and the Dolphin program.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Hotel check-in:
- 4
- Maintenance:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
- Dining options:
- 5
Traveled with: 2 adults, 2 children (ages 6 to 12, 13 to 17)
Score
5 out of 5
Nice surprise
Phillip, Burbank, CA May 21, 2007
Would recommend to a friend!
Although the most recent comments have been quite good, because of the past comments we were a little worried. We arrived ... early, valet were very polite, check-in was a breeze, we waited 10 minutes for them to fix up a room for us since we arrived around noon. No problem, we sat on the veranda overlookiing the pool and the beach. Our room was spacious and clean, overlooking the golf course and mountains: Garden Room. One of the cheaper rooms. If we had faced the dolphin lagoon, you would here the dolphins, which may keep you up at night, if you faced the beach, people walk by your room and some lay on the lawn or hammocks outside your room, no privacy, if you were in the main hotel part, there is some renovation going on on the first 3 floors so you have construction noise. So all in all, we had the cheapest, most private and quiet room!!! Maid service was excellent, clean the room while we were at the beach, turn down the beds while we were at dinner, extra towels? No problem. Of course the wait staff, valet, restaurant people etc all knew our names within one day! The hall walking towards our room smelled a little musty due to the fact that it is open at the end so hunidity comes in and thats where the smell comes from, no biggie, didn't bother us at all. The beach has plenty of chairs and so does the pool, no need to sit next to someone and the pool guys walk you to where you want to sit, cover the chair w/ a long towel, then place another beach towel on top of that, they don't expect tips since you wouldn't have your wallet w/ you at the pool or beach and everything you order gets signed to your room! The food was pretty good, of course as expected, very expensive BUT we expected that so no surprise there. I ordered the famous Kahala Burger at the pool, it was good, w/ bacon,avocado,tomatoe and lettuce, nothing huge and the fries were good and hot. I also had the crab club sandwich, not bad, and the lobster salade, pretty good and the chicken and fish quesidilla which was little small for the price. The Hotel is in a great location, beach is a lagoon shallow forever and warm, Wakiki is 10 minutes away and unless you want to feel like you're in downtown Los Angeles w/ a beach, its pretty disappointing, people are dirty, low-class and the architecture of new and old buildings shows that no one seems to care about keeping Oahu the paradise it used to be, very sad, surprisingly very few outdoor restaurants and grocery stores are hard to find also, so we spent most of our time at the Hotel and only once did we eat outside of the hotel, Cheesecake Factory a million people waiting in line yet we only waited 15 minutes. Hoku at the hotel is expensive continental japanese cuisine, a little funky as far as choices are concerned if you're not adventurous and Tokyo Tokyo is traditional japanese cuisine and sushi, excellent service for both and $150 to $200 for a couple w/ no alcohol. All in all, a great experince, I would highly recomend staying at this hotel if you want privacy, service and escape from the rest of the island.
Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Hotel check-in:
- 5
- Maintenance:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel Staff:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
- Dining options:
- 4
Shopping tip, Short Drive
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