THE KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT, Honolulu
Overview & Features
Rooms & Suites
The Kahala Hotel & Resort offers spacious guest rooms starting at 550 square feet, with views of the Pacific Ocean, dolphin lagoon, or Koolau Mountains. Each room includes a Nespresso machine, flat-screen TV, USB charging stations, and TOTO washlets. Suites feature separate living areas, 1.5 bathrooms, and private balconies. The Presidential Penthouse spans 2,200 square feet with two bedrooms and oceanfront views.
Dining & Cuisine
The resort has five dining options: Hoku's serves global Hawaiian cuisine with ocean views, Plumeria Beach House offers all-day open-air dining, Seaside Grill provides poolside casual fare, The Veranda features cocktails and live music, and Arancino specializes in Italian dishes. Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami, formerly of The French Laundry, crafts tasting menus with locally sourced ingredients. Sunday brunch at Hoku's includes seafood and island-inspired dishes.
Activities & Wellness
Guests can swim with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in the lagoon, take surf lessons, or join Hawaiian cultural classes like lei-making and hula. The spa has nine treatment rooms with deep-soak tubs and glass-enclosed showers. The fitness center includes Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment. Complimentary bicycles are available for exploring Kahala, and joggers receive bottled water and route maps.
Location & Access
The resort is in Kahala, 10 minutes from Waikiki and 20 minutes from Honolulu Airport. Nearby attractions include Diamond Head Summit Trail (1.5 miles), Waikiki Aquarium (3.5 miles), and Hanauma Bay (8 miles). A free shuttle runs to Waikiki and Ala Moana Shopping Center. Valet parking costs $50/day, and Tesla charging is available. Airport transfers start at $195 for a sedan.
Services & Sustainability
The Kahala provides a Keiki Club for children with tide-pool exploration and crafts. Business facilities include meeting spaces for up to 450 guests and high-speed Wi-Fi. The resort uses deep-water wells for cooling, saving 380,000 kWh annually. Chef Mizukami prioritizes organic, hormone-free ingredients. Guests receive lei greetings, and cultural programs highlight Hawaiian traditions like lauhala weaving.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Toys
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
