The Kahala Hotel & Resort

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4.5 Star Rating

Honolulu, HI, USA - Honolulu International (HNL) : 15 miles

4743 reviews

Greening Your Life: Part of the Apple Vacations Greening Your Life initiative, this property utilizes seawater cooling instead of cooling towers to lower carbon dioxide emissions, energy, and water consumption. Guestrooms also feature low-flow showerheads, toilets, and sink aerators to reduce water consumption. LED ceiling lights are located throughout the property.

Biological pest controls are used in lieu of chemicals with all landscaping endeavors, while vermicomposting reduces the amount of green-waste from kitchen areas. By-products are then used as a nutrient rich organic fertilizer within herb and vegetable gardens. Waste cooking oil is collected and processed into biodiesel fuel, and wet waste from kitchens go to pig farmers for feed in an effort to reduce landfill waste. Disposable containers are also made from biodegradable corn-based products.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is Hawaii's reigning luxury resort, set on a white sand beach just ten minutes from the world-class shopping and entertainment of Waikiki, Oahu. The Kahala is the only beachfront resort in Kahala, Oahu's most prestigious residential area. This legendary hideaway is a favorite with presidents, international royalty, and celebrities. From the moment you arrive, you will know that you are truly somewhere special.

This luxurious oceanfront resort features 338 rooms and suites, five stylish restaurants and a world-class spa. Visit the leisure facilities, CHI Health & Energy Fitness Center, lush tropical gardens and a 26,000 square foot private lagoon, home to the Resort's playful resident dolphins. Take advantage of complete water and beach activities, including kayaks, snorkel gear, stand up paddle boards, outrigger canoe tours, fishing tours, and surfing. As Hawaii's most luxurious and secluded beachfront Oahu hotel & resort, a tradition of impeccable service will make your vacation memorable in every way.

This hotel is situated on 6.5 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds; encompassing 800 feet of secluded beachfront and a number of exotic natural lagoons. Guest rooms feature panoramic views of the lagoon, ocean or the beautiful Koolau Mountains. The Kahala continues to set itself apart from other Hawaii resorts with Kahala Chic rooms and suites designed to provide guests with a true sense of luxury and refinement, and to ensure guest comfort in every way. With its endearing staff, new look accommodations and its unique beachfront location, shouldn't you be at The Kahala soon?

Under the direction of Executive Chef Wayne Hirabayashi, the award-winning cuisine at The Kahala Hotel & Resort embraces a diverse blend of trends and cultural influences. Complementing the creative fare, the resort's four venues each offer their own unique ambiance and style, making for a variety of dining experiences.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is renowned throughout the islands for the sheer opulence of its rooms and suites; for the innovation of its restaurants; and the grandeur of its facilities. But above all, it is a dedication to discreet and thoughtful service that sets them apart. You will find that they have prepared everything to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Property Information

Year Built : 1964

Last Renovation : 2011

Accessible rooms : 9

Floors : 10

Total rooms : 338

5000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, HI, 96816, United States Of America

Resort Details

Dining

OnSite Dining

Arancino at The Kahala

The newest culinary addition is Arancino at The Kahala. This ristorante offers Italian cuisine for a la carte lunch and prix fixe dinner daily.
Hoku’s

Hoku’s, the resort’s signature restaurant, offers Oahu’s most innovative dining known for it’s contemporary Island Cuisine. Its breathtaking oceanfront setting is enjoyed by every diner thanks to a multi-level layout. Hoku’s (meaning star in Hawaiian) serves dinner and Sunday brunch prepared in an open kitchen, complete with a fresh sushi bar.
Plumeria Beach House

This casual beachside restaurant offers ala carte menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sunset entertainment, outdoor grilling, twilight dinners and lavish buffets are also featured.
Seaside Grill
Guests enjoy grilled seafood specialties in this alfresco beachfront restaurant.
The Veranda
An elegant open-air lounge with panoramic ocean views. Afternoon tea, cocktails, dancing and relaxing by day, sunset or moonlight.

On-Site Amenities

Accessible facilities
Accessible rooms
Babysitting†
Baggage hold
Bell staff/porter
Bicycle rentals
Children programs†
Children welcome
Complimentary coffee in lobby†
Complimentary in-room coffee or tea†
Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
Accessible rooms
Babysitting†
Baggage hold
Bell staff/porter
Bicycle rentals
Children programs†
Children welcome
Complimentary coffee in lobby†
Complimentary in-room coffee or tea†
Concierge desk
Dry cleaning†
Elevators
Exercise gym
Game room†
Golf, Offsite†
Housekeeping - daily
Laundry/Valet service†
Medical Facilities Service†
Multilingual staff
Newspaper†
Non-smoking rooms available
Parking†
Pool
Restaurant†
Room service†
Safe deposit box†
Spa†
Tour/sightseeing desk
Valet parking†
Water sports†
Wireless internet connection in public areas

Off-Site Amenities

Business Services†

On-Site Wedding Services

Hold your event in tropical splendor

Where the orchids smell of chocolate
From a lavish and romantic wedding, to a large or intimate gathering, the secluded waterfront location of The Kahala Hotel & Resort makes for an unforgettable experience.

Our gorgeously appointed rooms add uniqueness to any occasion and with 12,760 square-feet of banquet space, they're ideal for receptions of up to 300 people. And of course our legendary service is guaranteed to impress - discreet, informed and always on hand.

Brides and Mothers-to-be will really be surprised when you shower them with love at a Kahala-style event. We’ve got the food, flower, decorations and cake connections to make your event extra special. Let our catering department take the worry out of planning your next event. Need a photographer? No problem. Our vendors are the very best—experienced and ready to capture all the smiles at your bridal or wedding shower.

To plan your wedding at The Kahala, register with our Kahala Honeymoon Registry where your friends and family can contribute to your Kahala honeymoon.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation

Bike rental
Children's pool
There is 1 children's pool on site.
Children's program, onsite †
Keiki Club
Available for children ages five to twelve, the Keiki Club is a year-round offering of supervised half- and full-day programs. Keiki kids are immersed in the natural wonders and cultural interests of the islands through activities such as stringing a lei, playing a ukulele, encountering turtles and dancing the hula, to name a few.
Direct access to a beach †
An 800-foot stretch of ivory, sandy beach borders the resort’s main swimming pool and the new children’s pool. Beach butlers attend to guests every need while private cabanas offer guests complimentary refreshments in a refrigerated cooler. Complete water sports rentals are available including kayaks, rafts, sailboats, skin diving and snorkeling equipment.
Fitness center on-site
CHI Health Energy Fitness Center
The Kahala Hotel & Resort features the state-of-the-art CHI Health Energy Fitness Center complete with a steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi. Exercise classes and personal trainers are also available.
Hot tub
Pool
There is 1 pool on site.
Shopping †

The exclusive shopping arcade features a host of premier boutiques and shops, including an art gallery, sundry shop and full-service beauty salon. A complimentary shuttle is offered to guests to nearby Kahala Mall, Royal Hawaiian shopping center and the Waikiki’s popular Ala Moana Center, one of the largest open-air shopping malls in the United States.
Spa †
The Kahala Spa
Experience paradise in the luxurious Kahala Spa and indulge in treatments that merge philosophies and techniques from around the world, embracing Hawaiian culture and traditional therapies. A welcome foot ritual precedes every body treatment except the Salt & Oil Scrub. Revitalize your mind and spirit with the signature 180-minute full body treatments that will leave you in a state of meditative repose.

Off-Site Recreation

Golf †
Golf Course located within 10 Miles of Property.

On-Site Attraction

Dolphin Lagoon
In the peaceful waters of the resort’s Dolphin Lagoon, home to playful Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins, guests may enjoy an unforgettable experience. The Adult Dolphin Quest Encounter is available for guests ages 11 and older and carefully supervised by expert animal behaviorists. The interactive experience includes shallow water interaction and awesome underwater views of these special mammals. For children, a 2-hour Children’s The Quest program is available for small groups of kids ages five to 10. The educational experience also includes tropical fish, stingrays and turtles. Space for the dolphin encounters is limited and reservations are recommended.

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4743 reviews

The Kahala Is Outstanding

We spent a week at the Kahala Hotel, and must say how pleased we were with our stay. We actually started out at another hotel, and moved here because of the lovely location. We like the quietness, but still are close if you want to be at the heart of the city. We booked a dolphin wing room which we enjoyed. The room was large with all the things you need. The actual room was more like a small suite with a good sized sitting area, desk, and a decent deck. The bathroom was huge and conveniently divided for two people. There were separate areas with large closets, dressing area, and a coffee bar with a fridge. The rooms were very nicely planned out and quiet. On the subject of the dolphins, this seems to be a controversial topic. We did not have an issue and were able to observe the care of these animals right from our deck. We had a package that included breakfast. It was not a buffet! Service was outstanding and the breakfast was frankly my favorite meal. I did take one star off as I felt the other meals could use some improvement. However this iconic hotel was most enjoyable and we would return.

May 03, 2025
Best hotel in Honolulu

Excellent service, large rooms, great beach. Architectural gem. Private location. Pool and other common areas are very nice.

Apr 29, 2025
KAHALA RESORT AND HOTEL

First class accommodations in every aspect of this resort.. Couldn't have been treated any better.. Enjoyed being away from the hustle and bustle of the Waikiki Beach area. The dolphin pool was and added bonus .Would stay here again..

Apr 25, 2025
Awesome front desk and staff

Mr. YUKI, The guy at the front desk was awesome. I arrived at 10:30 AM, check-in is at three. I asked when was the soonest I can check in, he checked availability and my room would not be ready till about two. They held onto my luggage for me and I started to walk around with my small child. 10 minutes later I get a phone call saying that they have a room for me and it ended up being an upgraded room overlooking the ocean and the dolphins. He handed me the keys at about 10:45 AM. I was in complete shock. I was very tired from the flight. I did not sleep the night before so I was very exhausted. I enjoyed the stay at this hotel so much that I already booked another stay in June when my kid is out of school. Whenever I needed something or wanted to ask a question it was taken care of or answered very quickly. The surrounding restaurants here at this hotel are great. This was a very memorable hotel stay for me. Again , big thanks to MR. YUKI

Apr 24, 2025
Changes not necessarily for the better

We’ve frequented the Kahala and noticed some changes that we are not too excited about. No more free coffee, now it is out of a machine. No more sashimi at the breakfast buffet. The Plumeria restaurant is no longer open on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Otherwise service was overall great and food was still awesome!

Apr 23, 2025

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The Kahala Hotel & Resort

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Resort Details

Guest Reviews

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

The Kahala Is Outstanding

Best hotel in Honolulu

KAHALA RESORT AND HOTEL

Awesome front desk and staff

Changes not necessarily for the better

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