The Kahala

Honolulu, Oahu

Virgin rating

Diamond Head Ocean View Room
Hoku's
Diamond Head Ocean View Room
Hoku's

The hotel

The Kahala has always been one of Hawaii's top hotels, with a celebrity guest list that's included nearly every president since Richard Nixon! Even Cond Nasté Traveller thinks it has the 'Best Rooms and Restaurants in the US'. And when you get there you'll see why. Your spacious room will overlook either the ocean, mountain or lagoon. There's a beautiful pool area to relax by and even the fitness centre has ocean views to give you a boost. When it comes to eating here, you can choose between four stylish restaurants - the award-winning Hoku's, with its innovative fusion menu, comes highly recommended.

Amenities

  • Scuba Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Nestled on an exclusive crescent ivory sand beach, just east of Diamond Head on the island of Oahu.

Hotel information

338 rooms on 10 floors with 3 lifts. Newly renovated rooms all with air-conditioning, cable TV, complimentary WiFi, telephone, plush bathrobes, large bathrooms with Floris amenities, and hairdryer. Scenic Rooms sleep maximum 2 adults and 1 child (up to 17 years). Only rooms on the ground floor have a terrace.

Ocean View Rooms and Partial Ocean View Rooms, Ocean Front Rooms have a Juliet balcony. Ocean View Lanai Rooms, Ocean Front Lanai Rooms, Scenic with Lanai Rooms and Partial Ocean View Lanai Rooms, have full balconies with furniture and sleep maximum 2 adults and 1 child (up to 17 years).

4 restaurants: Hoku's (fine dining), Plumeria Beach House (à la carte and buffet), The Veranda (afternoon tea) and Seaside Grill. Swimming pool. Use of beachside chi health energy fitness centre with steam rooms, Jacuzzi and dry sauna. Award-winning spa suites. Water sports* including surfing* and scuba diving*. Keiki kids' club*. Guests are welcomed with a cool towel and Aloha lei at check in. Business centre. There is a free shuttle service to Waikiki with its shops, bars and restaurants. Valet or self-parking $32 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: There's a $8 daily donation for the Koa Tree Planting Fund (payable locally, subject to change).

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sensational stay amongst nature and beauty

Sep 8, 2024 Todd S

This is one of the most beautiful hotels you can stay at in all of Hawaii! My family and I went there for just under a week and had the most beautiful experience. It was family friendly and easy to navigate with a little one (14 months old) and the highlights were endless. Some of the key callouts I'd love to mention are: You have dolphins… Read more
This is one of the most beautiful hotels you can stay at in all of Hawaii! My family and I went there for just under a week and had the most beautiful experience. It was family friendly and easy to navigate with a little one (14 months old) and the highlights were endless. Some of the key callouts I'd love to mention are: You have dolphins literally a stones throw away, elite facilities - great gym, beautiful buffet breakfast and probably the main highlight was the beach. It's completely isolated and calm. You have effectively the whole cove to yourself with all of the benefits of still having Waikiki just 15 minutes away. I'd highly recommend and definitely look forward to my next stay here. Read less
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Sep 4, 2024 girlsr0ck4 Mililani, Hawaii

One of my favorite resorts in Hawaii! Definitely a gem with wonderful accommodations, friendly staff, excellent restaurants, beautiful beach, and relaxing atmosphere. All on a quaint property that is near town but not too close and avoids the noise and traffic.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing place to stay!!!

Sep 2, 2024 jamielynne2024 Kansas City, Missouri

This was by far the best vacation/business trip I’ve ever taken! The cleanliness was amazing! The service was over the top and the friendliness of the staff and guest were outstanding!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic stay with my wife and sons watching dolphins

Aug 26, 2024 Yoichi_Yamashita

It is very fantastic watching dolphins at our room veranda with my wife and sons of 2 and seven years old! Seas and pools are nearby our rooms, very easy to access!
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Aug 25, 2024 Gucci5961

This was a first time trip for my wife & me. Hotel stay & staff was friendly. Hope we can come back in the future.