The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Opened in 1964 and frequented by Hollywood's elite (Frank Sinatra, Tom Cruise, Michelle Pfeiffer), entertainment notables (Faith Hill, Luciano Pavarotti, Billy Joel), every US president from Nixon to Clinton, and royalty (Queen Elizabeth, Princess Grace, the Dalai Lama), this resort attracts the rich and famous and the discriminating and sophisticated. Ordinary families cavort next to the glitterati. Consistent awards prove this resort is among the world’s best .
Amenity highlights: For a modest fee, guests (kids, too) can swim and interact with the resort’s most loved residents, the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Emphasizing education, Dolphin Quest scientist/trainers run the program in the 26,000-square-foot salt-water lagoon.
The Kahala Hotel and Resort's elaborate pool complex includes a large ocean-view pool lined with blue Italian-glass tiles, a big spa, and a children's wading pool—all surrounded by a sundeck furnished with thickly padded lounge chairs and fronted by a sunning lawn graced by coconut trees.
Responding to celebrity requests, this Honolulu resort built five 550-square-foot spa suites (one for couples) where guests can receive various massages and body treatments in an utterly tranquil, private setting, beginning with a foot-bathing ritual.
Insider tip: The Kahala Burger, available at the open-air Plumeria Beach Café, brings guests back to the resort year after year.
Property Amenities
The Kahala Hotel and Resort is composed of two 10-story towers and a two-story Dolphin Lagoon Terrace. A three-story lobby provides plush seating amid white beams, tall drapes, and wooden shutters.
Every imaginable facility and service is available for a relaxed, luxurious vacation: a fitness center offering personal training, aquatic exercise, and yoga, with separate men's and women's quarters with saunas, steam rooms, and spas; a Keiki Club for children ages 5–12, offering half- and full-day sessions of Hawaiian culture and activities; exclusive shops and boutiques; complimentary shuttles to nearby shopping; and complimentary activities such as lauhala weaving.
Hoku's restaurant consistently wins acclaim for its contemporary Island cuisine, which melds Hawaiian, Asian, and European flavors.
- 24-hour front desk
- Arcade/game room
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Babysitting or child care
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Business services
- Concierge desk
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Computer rental
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Full-service health spa
- Exhibit space
- Fitness equipment
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Hair salon
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Library
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 343
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Parking garage
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Sauna
- Security guard
- Self parking
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Suitable for children
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Video library
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
Room Descriptions
This beachfront Honolulu hotel offers 343 rooms located in two 10-story towers and a two-story Dolphin Lagoon Terrace. Rooms average 550 square feet. Some have furnished sit-down balconies; others have sliding glass doors and wrought-iron railings. Views are of the ocean, dolphin lagoon, or mountains.
Décor includes teak parquet floors and mahogany furniture. Rich fabrics and hand-woven Tibetan carpets contribute color. Dressing areas are furnished with mahogany-and-red-marble vanities, and huge bathrooms recall grand Hawaiian plantations.
Room Features
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- DVD/VCR
- Video-game console
- CD player
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking rooms
- Refrigerator
- Separate sitting area
- Voice mail
- Complimentary newspaper
- Multi-line phone
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Coffee/tea maker
- Internet access - surcharge
- Wheelchair accessible
- Clock radio
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Extra towels/bedding
- Turndown service
- Makeup mirror
- Sewing kit
- Slippers
- Bathroom scale
- Iron/ironing board
Area Attractions
Diamond Head trail - 2.3 miles
Honolulu Zoo - 3 miles
Waikiki Aquarium - 3 miles
Waikiki Beach - 4 miles
Ala Moana Center (shopping, dining) - 5.5 miles
Hanauma Bay (snorkeling, scuba diving) - 7 miles
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - 9 miles
Makapuu Lighthouse - 11 miles
Pearl Harbor - 19 miles
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park - 29 miles
North Shore (expert surfing) - 35 miles
Polynesian Cultural Center - 36 miles
Honolulu International Airport (HNL): Approximate driving time to the Kahala Hotel and Resort is 25 minutes and distance is 12 miles.
Driving directions from Honolulu International Airport: Head east on the H1 Fwy for 13 miles and exit at 26B (Waialae Ave). At the second light, turn right onto Hunakai St. Continue about 1.2 miles to Kahala Ave and left. Proceed to the hotel at the end of the street.
Getting there: Taxis are available right outside baggage claim and charge more than $36 for the ride to the hotel. Guests can also make advance arrangements through the hotel for Town Car, limo, or van service. All cost more than $36. Rental cars are another option and are available online. All fees subject to change without notice.
Getting around: Many guests take advantage of the hotel's complimentary shuttle service to and from Waikiki's major shopping areas. Guests can easily access the famous Waikiki Beach this way as well. From bustling Waikiki, public transportation is a breeze and can connect travelers with popular destinations like Hanauma Bay and Pearl Harbor. Single fares are less than $5, while a four-day pass costs $16–25. Fees subject to change without notice. Guests also enjoy using the hotel's complimentary bicycles. Taxis provide another convenient transportation option, and they are almost always waiting just outside the hotel. The hotel can also arrange for Town Car or limo service; fees vary based on the destination. Rental cars are a good choice for more extensive travel throughout the island.
Activities
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Snorkeling
- Water skiing
- Personal watercraft
- Skydiving
- Windsurfing
- Parasailing
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Surfing/boogie boarding
- Fishing
- Horse riding/rental
- Golfing
- Mountain biking
- Boating
- Hiking/biking trails
- Volleyball
Restaurants & Bars
Hoku's - Hoku's consistently wins acclaim for its contemporary Island cuisine, which melds Hawaiian, Asian, and European flavors prepared with finesse and served with style. Renovated June 2006, the hotel features bright furnishings, Italian bone china, and Christofle silver. Updated menu items include Slow Braised Kahuku Pork Belly, Pancetta Crusted Onaga, and Salt Crusted Rack of Wisconsin Lamb, served tableside. Old favorites such as the Crisp Whole Island Fish still remain. Thanks to a multi-level layout, all diners receive ocean-view seats, but may be distracted from the view by the open kitchen featuring fiery hot woks, a kiawe wood grill, and tandoori and wood-burning ovens. Hoku's serves dinner and Sunday brunch.
Plumeria Beach House - Renowned for its Kahala Burger, this casual beachside café features bountiful buffets and off-the-menu choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with live Hawaiian music at sunset.
Tokyo-Tokyo - Inside or outside by a garden, this stylish Japanese restaurant serves dinner either robata style or in tatami rooms.
The Veranda - Embodying the graciousness of plantation-era Hawaii and offering panoramic ocean views, afternoon tea, cocktails, and live-music dancing in the evenings, The Veranda supplies tradition and romance by day, sunset, or moonlight.
Seaside Grill - With a direct view of the Pacific Ocean, this restaurant offers intimate dinners and social gatherings.
Honu Bar & Terrace - Located next to the turtle ponds, Honu (Hawaiian for "turtle") serves lunch, evening appetizers, dinner, and tropical drinks.
Location
5000 Kahala Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
USA
Nearest major airport:
Honolulu, Oahu, HI (HNL-Honolulu Intl.)
Area:
Kahala, Hawaii, United States of America
Important Information
Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 17 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
Use of beach chairs and towels is complimentary; private covered cabanas are available (surcharge).
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
