Fairmont Orchid

Big Island, Hawaii

Garden View Room
Ocean View Room
Ocean Front Room
Ocean Front Suite
Ocean Front Room View
Garden View Room
Ocean View Room
Ocean Front Room
Ocean Front Suite
Ocean Front Room View

The hotel

Occupying 32 acres of prime beachfront, guest rooms at the Fairmont Orchid are impeccably furnished with spectacular views of the ocean or nearby mountains — and your own private lanai on which to enjoy the surrounds to the full. Relax on the deck by the oceanfront swimming pool and visit the award-winning Spa Without Walls, with eight private outdoor waterfall huts and six more ocean-side. Luxurious treatments include the signature Big Island Vanilla Exfoliation or the Awa Earth & Fire Treatment utilising specially-blended Hawaiian herbs. Whilst you succumb to bliss, the children can play to their hearts content at the kids’ club, participating in a range of organised games and making new friends along the way! The Orchid Court serves the best breakfast on the island and don’t worry about missing it, late risers are catered for as well as the dawn patrol! For family dining, look no further than the Hale Kai Restaurant, located on the beach with a casual atmosphere and billion-dollar views. For fine dining, the award-winning Brown’s Beach House is a real treat with resident soloists providing live entertainment throughout the evening. Another unmissable treat is the Gathering of the Kings, an incredible show blending traditional and modern forms of dance with a sumptuous feast to match!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Kids Club
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Beachfront location
  • Golf

Where is it

On the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, overlooking a sugar-white sandy lagoon and surrounded by mountains.

Hotel information

540 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, balcony, flat-screen TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, high-speed Internet access*, tea/coffee-making facilities, fridge, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer, iron and board. Garden Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds and garden view, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Partial Ocean View Rooms and Ocean View Rooms offer a partial angled ocean view from the lanai with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Deluxe Ocean View Rooms offer a beautiful Pacific ocean view from a furnished lanai. There's a spacious marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Ocean Front Room and a spectacular view of the ocean and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Fairmont Gold privileges available on some rooms, such as private check in, private lounge exclusive, healthy continental breakfast in lounge served between 6:30am-10:30am, afternoon tea, afternoon canapés and honour bar service, complimentary mineral water, soft drinks, coffee, espresso drinks and selections of teas, and computer access in lounge with high speed internet.

Executive Suite Garden View has a private bedroom, closed off from the living room, with 2 spacious closets. There's 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Executive Suite Ocean View offers views of the ocean from the lanai, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, and 1 queen-size sofabed, sleeping maximum 5 adults.

Ocean Front Suites offer spectacular panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the bedroom, living room and both private lanais. There's a parlor separated from the private bedroom by classic French doors, a separate powder room, and the bedroom includes a full master bathroom. There's 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

The Orchid Court (buffet breakfast), Hale Kai Restaurant (poolside lunches and dinners), Brown’s Beach House (fine dining, open for dinner), Orchid Court Grill (authentic Japanese delicacies, open for dinner Thu–Mon), Binchotan Bar & Grill (Japanese fireside cuisine, opening soon), Kahakai Bar (beachfront drinks and appetisers), Brown’s Deli (breakfast and lunch items), Luana Lounge (bar, light meals and Hawaiian entertainment). Oceanfront swimming pool. 24-hour fitness centre. Spa Without Walls*. Golf courses* (adjacent to hotel). Tennis centre*. Keiki Aloha Kids' programme (5-12 years)*. Water sports*, including snorkelling, paddle boarding and boogie boards. Fishing*. Gift shops. Room service*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Concierge service. Self-parking for 1 car included in resort fee. Valet parking $22 plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee from $35–$45 plus tax, per room per night, payable locally (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Unlimited basic internet access - Self-parking (one vehicle per room) - Shuttle transportation within the Mauna Lani Resort - 10% discount on published pricing for Hawaii Loa luau - 1-hour snorkel equipment rental (2 sets per room, per day) - Selected activities - 45-minute photo shoot in hotel's scenic grounds (subject to availability) - Local, domestic long distance and 1-800 access calls from guest rooms. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful grounds and beach

Mar 3, 2021 T1493NJdavids Beaverton, Oregon

We started the check-in at the Health desk, where they verify your Safe Hawaii results from your COVID tests from each person in your room. Make sure to get the site open on your phone before arriving to save time. We were at this desk for no more than 3 minutes. The front desk check-in was fast and efficient. They give you many papers to read… Read more
We started the check-in at the Health desk, where they verify your Safe Hawaii results from your COVID tests from each person in your room. Make sure to get the site open on your phone before arriving to save time. We were at this desk for no more than 3 minutes. The front desk check-in was fast and efficient. They give you many papers to read over about the resort and the safety issues in place. Make sure to ask about the housekeeping procedures, or they will come every 3rd day to clean if you say nothing. We got a golf course/ocean view room that was very nice to watch the golfers, and the whales do their thing. They only had the North Tower open due to occupancy. There were only 2 restaurants open at the time, but others will open up as more people show up. You have some great views for breakfast and dinner. If you want to see the sunset while eating dinner, book your reservation about 30 minutes before sunset. Make sure to book dinner reservations at Browns Beach House as they will fill up. There were no turtles in the beach area this time of year, but there is some great snorkeling in the beach area, so don't forget your snorkel gear. There is a towel shed next to the beach and the pool area, so leave your room towels in the room. Self-parking was plentiful, and the walk from the front desk area is short. Fairmont Gold was closed at the time we went due to low demand. We did Gold last time and really enjoyed it, and it was worth the upgrade with breakfast and snacks throughout the day. Browns Beach Deli offered some good take-out options for breakfast and lunch. The hotel has two desktop computers and printers in their business center, which we used. The grounds are very well kept up as well as the Koi pond. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating great staff beautiful grounds

Feb 23, 2021 dridr nyc

read some negative reviews about the beach - thought that the beach was lovely, a small protected cove, with snorkeling ample space, food at restaurant was excellent, staff is outstanding, grounds are lovely and well maintained
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Covid measures take away from the experience

Feb 22, 2021 katie3105 Redmond, Washington

Fairmont Orchid was our favorite Hawaii resort for years. We expected things to be different this year, likes face masks in hallways, elevators, restaurants and no free snorkeling gear. But the reality was masks required everywhere on hotel grounds, inside and outside, even with no people around. Very limited room service (you have to ask if you… Read more
Fairmont Orchid was our favorite Hawaii resort for years. We expected things to be different this year, likes face masks in hallways, elevators, restaurants and no free snorkeling gear. But the reality was masks required everywhere on hotel grounds, inside and outside, even with no people around. Very limited room service (you have to ask if you want garbage taken out or towels changed more often than once in 3 days). Restaurants inside main building are closed (beachside ones are available). All shops are closed. Half of the hotel that is closer to the beach is closed. No morning yoga classes. No drinking water by the pool or by the beach unless you rent a sunbed for the whole day. And, by the way, upon arrival, your are greeted with yet another tedious covid test paperwork scan instead of lei. All that really takes away from the experience. If I knew all that, I would have rented an airbnb place instead. Hopefully service will get better soon. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing property!

Feb 19, 2021 Nader23mmm

Everything from our Philipino waitress to rock at the restaurant and the views were amazing. I loved the fact how serious they are about covid and they don’t nickel and dime you on everything. Great hotel
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing hotel, secluded

Feb 18, 2021 6mytravel

This is a gorgeous hotel. It's in a secluded location (not for you if you want to be in the middle of the action). There is a private beach in a sheltered cove, a natural rock makes the ocean very calm, great for kids. If you swim/snorkel to the rock, there are wild turtles swimming around beside you, since the adjacent beach is their protected… Read more
This is a gorgeous hotel. It's in a secluded location (not for you if you want to be in the middle of the action). There is a private beach in a sheltered cove, a natural rock makes the ocean very calm, great for kids. If you swim/snorkel to the rock, there are wild turtles swimming around beside you, since the adjacent beach is their protected habitat. There is also a wade in pool for toddlers and a nice main pool. There is a torch lighting ceremony at dusk. Read less