5000 Kahala Ave., Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | (808) 739-8888
Serene location and a quiet beach away from Waikiki's bustle
Luxe, classy rooms with flat-screen TVs and huge bathrooms
Interactive swim-with-the dolphins experience
Saltwater swimming pool and kid’s pool and hot tub
Four tasty restaurants with diverse cuisine and 24-hour room service
Veranda bar offers light bites, cocktails, and live music
Hospitality suite with shower for guests pre- and post- checkout
Free introductory surfing or stand-up paddle board lessons
Spa provides beauty and relaxation treatments
No resort fee
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel grounds and all guest rooms
Car or taxi needed to get around
Pool closes early and is small compared to other Waikiki hotels
Small beach compared to Waikiki
Everything is pricey -- especially the restaurants and breakfast costs extra
Fees for valet and self-parking
The Kahala Hotel and Resort is a five-pearl oceanfront property with a star-studded history and lush, sprawling grounds 15 minutes outside of Waikiki. The 338 tasteful rooms and suites have luxe, earth-toned interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs, and huge granite-accented bathrooms with soaking tubs. Kahala’s four pricey (but tasty) restaurants serve Asian fusion, Italian, and international cuisines. Along with a small, serene beach there's a busy communal pool, kids' pool, and a hot tub. The hotel also has an interactive swim-with-the dolphins experience. Hotel freebies include surfing and stand-up paddle board lessons, bike rentals, a huge gym, and shuttle service. For an oceanfront stay in central Waikiki with elegant rooms, multiple restaurants, and an uncrowded beach, it’s worth comparing rates at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Resort.
