The Kahala Hotel & Resort

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Diamond Head

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The Kahala Hotel & Resort

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Property grounds
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Property grounds

Overview of The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available

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Map
5000 Kahala Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96816
  • Popular LocationHonolulu Zoo10 min drive
  • Popular LocationDiamond Head10 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaikiki Beach15 min drive
  • AirportHonolulu, HI (HNL-Daniel K. Inouye Intl.)20 min drive

Room options

Ocean View Lanai

  • 550 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Ocean Front Lanai

  • 550 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Kahala Kai, 1 Bedroom

  • 1250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Partial Ocean View Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1100 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Kahala Beach Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1250 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean Front Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1097.9 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Dolphin Lanai

  • 550 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Tower Suite I, 1 Bedroom

  • 1100 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Front Lanai

  • 550 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Room, Ocean View

  • 550 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Tower Suite II, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Golf Mountain View

  • 550 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Golf Mountain View Lanai

  • 550 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Ocean Front

  • 550 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Imperial Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Honolulu

Beachfront retreat .Your stay at this Kahala resort places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Kahala Mall and Diamond Head. Waikiki Beach and Honolulu Zoo are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kahala Mall - 4 min drive
  • Honolulu Zoo - 10 min drive
  • Diamond Head - 10 min drive
  • Royal Hawaiian Center - 11 min drive
  • Waikiki Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station - 28 min drive
  • Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Aina Haina Shopping Center - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Pizza Hut - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive

About this property

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

5-star beachfront resort near Diamond Head
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (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 like snorkeling and kayaking.

There are 5 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub. Parking is available for a fee.

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

  • 338 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 13000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1208 sq m of conference space
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
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 movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

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

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

The spa is open daily. 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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self 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–11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; USD 49 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bodyboard
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

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
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available
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 lbs 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 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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: approximately USD 49 for adults and USD 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 195 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 50 per night
  • Covered 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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is GE-169-879-9616-01. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean & Safe Stay (Okura Nikko Hotels).

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 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
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
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The Kahala Hotel & Resort Resort Honolulu

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kahala Hotel & Resort to the airport?

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is 12.3 mi (21-min drive) away from the Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kahala Hotel & Resort?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kahala Hotel & Resort on May 19, 2024 start from $446.49, excluding 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 an airport shuttle?

The Kahala Hotel & Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 195 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Kahala Hotel & Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kahala Hotel & Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 49 for adults and USD 25 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kahala Hotel & Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at The Kahala Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Kahala Hotel & Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort. Self parking is available for USD 50 per night, and valet parking for USD 50 per night.

Does The Kahala Hotel & Resort have a pool?

The Kahala Hotel & Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Kahala Hotel & Resort have a restaurant?

There are 5 onsite restaurants, offering options like Italian cuisine, al fresco dining, and ocean views.

Does The Kahala Hotel & Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Kahala Spa, where you can enjoy facials, hot stone massages, and body scrubs.

How close is The Kahala Hotel & Resort to downtown Honolulu?

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is 5.9 mi away from Honolulu.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 750 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 998 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 998 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adena

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at The Kahala. The hotel is calming and serene. Fabulous service and old-world charm. The beach and pool area are beautiful, and staff are always friendly and accommodating. Perhaps there could be an increase in availability at food at night especially given the hotels distance from the main strip. Of course, the gorgeous dolphins are lovely and a treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility, very friendly staff, great example of a luxury hotel, done very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

O.

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the most caring staff. Room was excellent as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Family trip
The hotel is showing its age especially in the bathroom tiles. The dolphins are incredible to see, it is sad they are confined too such a small area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great beach and warm heated pool, dolphins fun to watch and all staff friendly and exceptional service, Stephanie Oona, in pool cafe area was especially helpful. She gave my autistic son her can of diet coke for our room fridge afterI asked her if there was any convenience store at hotel to buy soda or other beverages (no there is not--very inconvenient and my one complaint.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan Pablo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suaan

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love everything about The Kahala. It’s our #1 favorite place to vacation and meets all our needs. It is luxurious and wonderful and relaxing and beautiful and just the very best. We love it so much we’re spending next Christmas there! Can’t wait!!!!

6/10 Okay

Nestor

Liked: Staff & service
Great service, but property needs updating
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024