The Kahala Hotel & Resort (Hawaii/Honolulu) - Resort Reviews

Address: 5000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816

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Region: United States > Hawaii > Oahu > Honolulu

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#2 Romantic Hotels in Honolulu

#5 Luxury Hotels in Honolulu

#5 On the Beach Hotels in Honolulu

#7 Business Hotels in Honolulu

#10 Family Hotels in Honolulu

Price Range: $$$$

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The Kahala Hotel & Resort is Hawaii's reigning luxury resort, set on a secluded beach just ten minutes from the world class shopping and entertainment of Waikiki. This legendary hideaway resort in Honolulu's plush Kahala district is a favorite with presidents, international royalty and celebrities. From the moment you arrive, you will know that you are truly somewhere special. ... more less

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Also Known As:: The Kahala Hotel And Resort; The Kahala Hotel Honolulu; Kahala Resort Honolulu; Kahala Hotel Honolulu; Mandarin Oriental Oahu; Kahala Hotel & Resort; Kahala Mandarin Oriental; The Kahala Hotel & Resort Hawaii/Honolulu

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bbgirl1

Perth, Australia

Contributor

12 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

7 helpful votes

“Amazing!!!! Simply the best stay ever!!!”

Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This hotel is worth staying at as it was the best experience on our trip. It is a little quieter than Waikiki but the relaxation and enjoyment you will have will be worth it. We checked in early and they provided us with a magnificent standby room so we can refresh ourselves from our flight, haves shower and just relax... More

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Tony S

West Hollywoo

Top Contributor

51 reviews

2 helpful votes

“The Best Hotel in Oahu”

Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

So many people shy away from Oahu due to the craziness of Waikiki. What they don't realize is that outside of Waikiki and Honolulu, Oahu has the most beautiful beaches in the Hawaiian Islands. Fortunately there are other places to stay while on the Island. One such place is The Kahala Resort in the Kahala section of Honolulu - basically... More

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jimmy l

New York City, New York

1 review

1 helpful vote

“For the world traveler in you, this is your hotel!”

Reviewed May 14, 2013

Wonderful, secluded and up-to-date! The Kahala is specifically geared toward the international community! Everything about the resort has those special touches that you would normally see while travelling overseas. The turn-down service at night, the in-room slippers, toothbrush and toothpaste kit, the spectacular room service, and the bi-lingual front desk. We had a wonderful stay and the staff at the... More

AlisonD1988

Whitehall

11 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

15 helpful votes

“The most beautiful resort in the Waikiki area.”

Reviewed May 8, 2013

If you have the budget, you have to stay at this beachfront resort. Out of the hotels that my group stayed at, by far this was the nicest. When you step into the lobby, you can tell that the resort is unique. The lobby looks like a Pier 1 store on an elegant level. They have some shops and a... More

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Aloha Alison~ Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are so pleased to hear that we made you feel at home and that you noticed those fine details. We hope that you will get to experience our world class spa the next time you stay with us. We can't wait to welcome you back... More

claudia230572

Lima, Peru

6 hotel reviews

5 helpful votes

“The best hotel in Honolulu”

Reviewed May 7, 2013

Hotel is located right in front of the beach, it is quiet and bautiful, service is Excellent, staff is nice and always looking after you. Since we arri e they treated us so well, they even upgraded Our Room, the room Was so confortable, bathroom Was huge two closets, tub and shower. They have activities for the kids a nice... More

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Aloha Claudia! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm so glad you were happy with everything from our wonderful staff to our spacious bathrooms. We are so happy we were able to exceed your expectations and do look forward to welcoming you back again! With many thanks and aloha from all of us at The Kahala Hotel &... More

Russdex

Reviewer

4 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Outstanding!”

Stayed at The Kahala from 27 APR 2013 through 03 APR 2013. This was our first trip to Hawai'i for our 20th anniversary. I cannot say enough great things about The Kahala! Even though I just mentioned the reason for our trip in passing during the reservation process, the nice lady on the other end of the phone took notice... More

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Congratulations on celebrating your 20th anniversary and for sharing such an important milestone with us! We are so pleased to hear that we were able to exceed your expectations and we certainly appreciate your wonderful words of praise about our bell staff, restaurant servers, and housekeeping services. As part of our daily communication I have shared your feedback with our... More

Elizabeth L

Los Angeles, California

“One of my favorite places in the world”

Late April 2013 was our 3rd trip to Kahala in the last 2.5 years, so obviously we love it there! It is truly one of my favorite places to be. The staff is outstanding, frequently calling us by name and always helpful and friendly. Breakfast buffet at Plumeria is a standout -- I wish I could eat there every morning!... More

Aloha Elizabeth! Mahalo for sharing your wonderful compliments, we truly appreciate your loyalty, and we thank you for visiting us time and again. We are so pleased to hear that we are able to exceed your expectations and provide that tranquil retreat that you like. We look forward to welcoming you back again! With many thanks and aloha from all... More

Cynthia B

San Antonio, Texas

Senior Contributor

30 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

“Premier Hotel on Oahu”

Beautiful Hotel. Get away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki by moving just a bit down the beach to The Kahala. Family friendly, romantic hotel for couples, with activities for everyone young and old. Swimming with the Dolphins was a high point of my life. Great experience. The staff is "Hawaii" friendly, the food is delicious with out door... More

Aloha Cynthia! Thank you for sharing your stay with us. We are so glad you were able to escape from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and relax at the Kahala Hotel & Resort. Moreover, I am so glad you were able to experience swimming with the dolphins, it is truly an amazing experience. Thank you again for all the... More

JJHigh

Accra, Ghana

23 reviews

Reviews in 10 cities

“What a resort used to be like”

Our family of 3 adults stayed at Kahala Resort in April 2013 and enjoyed the open air design, expanse, and old Hawaiian charm...felt like a high class resort from the past. The location is great for those (us) wanting to get away from all the tourist traffic, as it is about 15 minutes from Waikiki. (car necessary) The rooms were... More

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Thank you for sharing your appreciation for our open air design and classic old Hawaiian ambiance. We are sorry to hear that you were surprised by our parking fees, most hotels across America do charge parking fees ranging anywhere from $20 to $50 daily. We are pleased to hear that you found our staff professional and services to be good... More

KMcT1

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Second Honeymoon”

Not far from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki the Kahala more than filled our expectations of a great vacation and greeted upon arrival with shell of nut leis. We were upgraded to a "partial ocean view" but the "partial" was more than adequate; also included was the sumptuous breakfast buffet. We ate almost every night here as the food... More

Congratulations on celebrating your second honeymoon! Thank you for sharing your insider tip with other reviewers about taking a taxi to Diamond Head, as parking there can be frustrating due to limited amount of stalls. We are so glad to hear that you had a fabulous time and we greatly appreciate all of your kind compliments. We can't wait to... More

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