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Overview of The Kahala Hotel & Resort

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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The Kahala Hotel & Resort

5 out of 5

4.6/5 Wonderful

Guests rated this property 4.7/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 48-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitiser provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationKahala Beach6 min walk
    Popular LocationKahala Mall3 min drive
    Popular LocationKapiolani Community College5 min drive
    AirportHonolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)18 min drive

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Standard Room, Balcony, Ocean View (No Resort Fee)

  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Balcony, Beach Front View (No Resort Fee)

4.5/5 guest room rating
  • 51 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (Imperial, No Resort Fee)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite (No Resort Fee)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Balcony, Oceanfront (No Resort Fee)

  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Ocean View (No Resort Fee)

4.5/5 guest room rating
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Oceanfront (No Resort Fee)

5/5 guest room rating
  • 102 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Exclusive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Tower (No Resort Fee)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite, Partial Ocean View (No Resort Fee)

5/5 guest room rating
  • 102 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Lagoon View (No Resort Fee)

4.5/5 guest room rating
  • 51 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Suite (Kahala Beach, No Resort Fee)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Kahala Kai, No Resort Fee)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Ocean Front View (No Resort Fee)

4.5/5 guest room rating
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Mountain View (Scenic, No Resort Fee)

4.5/5 guest room rating
  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Balcony, Mountain View (No Resort Fee)

4.7/5 guest room rating
  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

About this area

Honolulu

Located in Honolulu's Kahala neighbourhood, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is in the suburbs and on the beach. Kahala Mall and Royal Hawaiian Center are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Honolulu Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Guests appreciate the resort's quiet location.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Kahala Beach - 6 min walk
  • Kahala Mall - 3 min drive
  • Kapiolani Community College - 5 min drive
  • Kawaikui Beach Park - 8 min drive
  • Diamond Head - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Honolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Arancino at the Kahala — 1 min walk
  • Hokus — 1 min walk
  • Olive Tree Cafe - 3 min drive
  • California Pizza Kitchen - 4 min drive
  • 3660 On The Rise - 5 min drive

About this property

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

5-star beach resort with a full-service spa
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. All 338 rooms boast deep soaking bathtubs, and offer free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Free wired Internet and fridges are standard, as are LCD TVs with cable channels.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort offers 338 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Honolulu resort provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. 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 a spa 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 Kahala Spa has 10 treatment rooms. Services include Swedish massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a spa tub.

Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch and dinner
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Secured covered self parking on site (USD 40 per night)
  • Secured covered valet parking on site (USD 40 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–noon on weekends: USD 45 for adults and USD 21 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Aerobics classes
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (13000 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep-soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 1 2021 to June 1 2021 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Dogs only
1 per room (up to 25 lbs/11 kg)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 45 for adults and USD 21 for children (approximately)
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 195 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 40 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Tax ID - GE-169-879-9616-01
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section)
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 13 years old are not allowed in the spa

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
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Hawaii/Honolulu
The Kahala Hotel Resort
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Hawaii/Honolulu
Kahala Resort Honolulu
Kahala Hotel Honolulu
Kahala Hotel & Resort
The Kahala Hotel And Resort
The Kahala & Resort Honolulu
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Resort
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Honolulu
The Kahala Hotel & Resort Resort Honolulu

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Kahala Hotel & Resort and receive a full refund?
Yes, The Kahala Hotel & Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Kahala Hotel & Resort cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
How much does it cost to stay at The Kahala Hotel & Resort?
As of 14 Apr. 2021, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kahala Hotel & Resort on 19 Apr. 2021 start from AU$760, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does The Kahala Hotel & Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is The Kahala Hotel & Resort pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 per room) with a maximum weight of up to 11 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at The Kahala Hotel & Resort?
Self-parking is available for USD 40 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 40 per night.
What time is check-in at The Kahala Hotel & Resort?
Check-in is from 3 PM - anytime.
What time is check-out at The Kahala Hotel & Resort?
Checkout is at noon.
Does The Kahala Hotel & Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 195 per vehicle applies.
Where is The Kahala Hotel & Resort located?
Located in Kahala, this beachfront resort is on the boardwalk and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kahala Mall and Diamond Head. Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Overall score and ratings

4.6

Wonderful

Rating 5 - Excellent. 728 out of 993 reviews
5 - Excellent 73%
Rating 4 - Good. 193 out of 993 reviews
4 - Good 19%
Rating 3 - Okay. 47 out of 993 reviews
3 - Okay 5%
Rating 2 - Poor. 13 out of 993 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 12 out of 993 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Staff & service

4.5/5

Amenities

4.5/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If they could step-up the Mai Tai
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a timeless classic. Thank you for maintaining a standard throughout these challenging times!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience overall
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been coming here since 1981. Spectacular hotel. Best resort in Hawaii.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay and the staff. There are a lot of families and a small pool and spa, so if you want a romantic getaway this may not be for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

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