The Kahala Hotel & Resort

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Dolphin Lanai | View from room
Golf Mountain View Lanai | Mountain view
Kahala Beach Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
5000 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96816
  • Kahala Beach
    8 min walk
  • Kahala Mall
    4 min drive
  • Diamond Head
    10 min drive
  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)
    21 min drive
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Ocean View Lanai

  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Ocean Front Lanai

  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Kahala Kai, 1 Bedroom

  • 116 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Partial Ocean View Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 102 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Kahala Beach Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 116 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Dolphin Lanai

  • 51 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Tower Suite I, 1 Bedroom

  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Front Lanai

  • 51 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room, Ocean View

  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Tower Suite II, 1 Bedroom

  • 102 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Golf Mountain View

  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Golf Mountain View Lanai

  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Ocean Front

  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Imperial Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 153 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Ocean-view resort with a poolside bar, near Kahala Mall
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Kahala Hotel & Resort's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort offers 338 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna, a fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 10 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort's great beach location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Waialae Country Club. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus 5 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Italian cuisine at Arancino at The Kahala, one of the property's 5 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body treatments, facials or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the location
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Kahala Mall and 10 minutes from Honolulu Zoo
  • Free local-area shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At The Kahala Hotel & Resort, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as snorkelling and kayaking.

There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a hot tub. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Honolulu resort.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Arancino at The Kahala – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Hoku's – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in American cuisine and only serves dinner. Open selected days.
Plumeria Beach House – This beach restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The Veranda – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Seaside Grill – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle up to 4 miles
  • Area shuttle
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 50 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 50 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 49 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Arancino at The Kahala
  • Hoku's
  • Plumeria Beach House
  • Seaside Grill
  • The Veranda

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13,000 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 10 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 85.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 49 for adults and from USD 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 195 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 50 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 85.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - GE-169-879-9616-01
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean & Safe Stay (Okura Nikko Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Kahala Hotel & Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Kahala Hotel & Resort
Kahala Resort Hotel
Kahala Hotel Resort
The Kahala Hotel Honolulu
The Kahala Hotel And Resort
Kahala Resort Honolulu
Kahala Hotel Honolulu
Mandarin Oriental Oahu
Kahala Mandarin Oriental
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Kahala Hotel & Resort
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The Kahala Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 755 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rodolphe

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yasuko

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

SANDIYA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Too expensive and not enough food choices
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tagir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bingyi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for vacation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel we loved it ! Highly recommend it. It felt like being in paradise we miss Hawaii already
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this resort. We will definitely come back here !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. They make you feel like a princess. Beach and pool are spectacular. Was able to Lyft and use their shuttle. Don’t need a car
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

levon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dolphin tour was amazing. Great staff with smiles on their faces all the time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Haven

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A, Larchmont

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

omar

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love been staying here forever will continue to come back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

hyong chol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calm and peaceful environment! Strongly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff helps you relax and truly enjoy the property's serenity. The beach is absolutely beautiful, the dolphins are enchanting, and the food is delicious. We cannot wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nick N, Plano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checkin I was told that they offered me a complimentary upgraded room. When I was checking out they said it was NOT complimentary and they will be charging me $600 additional per night! Wow, I feel like I was lied to. The manager wasn't available and was supposed to call me but never did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dolphins were the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It is too far from any shopping or any activities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reese Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna Sir

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024