The Kahala Hotel & Resort is Hawaii’s reigning luxury resort among hotels in Honolulu, set on a white sand beach just ten minutes from the world-class shopping and entertainment of Waikiki, Oahu.

Accomodation

Superior comfort amenities are in every room or suite at this private oceanside resort, with only the finest mattresses and fine linens, European toiletries, fluffy-soft chenille robes, oversized showerheads, and dual vanity sinks. 

Rooms

Ocean View

Our Ocean View rooms are amongst the most spectacular in the islands with a setting overlooking the mesmerizing blue of the Pacific Ocean. Overly spacious rooms are decorated in the elegant Kahala Chic style with light Island colors and luxurious refinements. These rooms feature exquisitely crafted beds with custom designed goose down duvets and the finest cotton linens.

Ocean View Lanai

These rooms that overlook the Pacific Ocean will enchant ocean lovers. Our Ocean View Lanai rooms are amongst the most spectacular in the islands with a setting overlooking the mesmerizing blue of the Pacific Ocean. Overly spacious rooms are decorated in the Kahala Chic style with light island colors and luxurious refinements. These rooms feature large balconies, inviting lounge furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the cooling trade wind breezes. 

Ocean Front

Located in our tower wing with Koko Head Crater on the left and Diamond Head on the right, Ocean Front rooms are the most coveted accommodations in the islands, and offer unsurpassed vistas overlooking the endless blue of the Pacific Ocean. 

Ocean Front Lanai

Located in our tower wing with views of Koko Head Crater on your left and Diamond Head on your right, the Ocean Front Lanai rooms are the most coveted on the islands, and offer unsurpassed vistas overlooking the endless blue of Pacific Ocean. Overly spacious rooms are decorated in the Kahala Chic style with light island colors and luxurious refinements, feature large balconies with inviting lounge furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the cooling trade wind breezes. 

Beach Front Lanai

Located in the Dolphin Lagoon Wing in a secluded area of the resort, the Beach Front Lanai rooms open onto a lanai or patio with direct access to the Kahala beach only footsteps away. Decorated in calm and soothing tropical tones with an exclusive residential feel they are appointed with exquisitely crafted beds with custom designed goose down duvets and the finest cotton linens. 

Scenic Ocean View Suite

These spacious Scenic Ocean View Family Suites come with expansive views of the Ko’olau mountains, Waialae Country Club golf course, the Pacific Ocean and Koko Head Crater. They are decorated in the Kahala Chic style with light palettes and a luxury residential feel. There is a separate living room with lanai (balcony), and a bedroom with a luxurious bed featuring goose down duvets and fine luxury linens. 

Ocean Front Suite

Ocean Front Suites, in the Kahala Chic luxe residential style, enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Each suite has a separate living room with a powder room, a King bed featuring a goose down duvet and luxury linens. A separate parlor and a furnished lanai that faces into the tropical trade winds, and affords breathtaking views. 

Tower Suite

Private and elegant, the Tower Suites are available configured with one King bed or two double beds luxuriously dressed in a goose down duvet and finest quality luxury linens. Special features include breathtaking panoramic ocean views from atop the highest floors and a private furnished outdoor lanai. The Tower Suite bedroom is adjoined by a spacious living room with an additional powder room for the comfort of your guests. 

Kahala Kai Signature Suite

Private and exclusive, the Kahala Kai Suite is conveniently situated in the Dolphin Lagoon Wing, a secluded area of the resort offering easy access to the beautiful crescent-shaped beach, pool and Jacuzzi areas, and other resort amenities. Special features include a casually elegant Polo furniture collection by designer Ralph Lauren and a King bed dressed luxuriously in goose down duvet and the finest combed cotton linens. 

Kahala Beach Signature Suite

Close enough to hear the sound of the sea, The Kahala Beach Suite is contemporary, comfortable, and just footsteps away from the pristine white sands of Kahala beach. Three sliding glass doors open onto a wrap-around patio, perfect for entertaining and enjoying picture-perfect days in the sun. 

Presidential Signature Suite

Sophisticated. Elegant.Welcoming.The Presidential Suite is the apex of The Kahala’s Signature Suite Collection.Home to American Presidents, royalty and foreign dignitaries, and film and entertainment celebrities, the Presidential Suite presents the epitome of stylish living with an emphasis on stately comfort and tropical ambience. 

Imperial Signature Suite

In the Penthouse on the very top floor, commanding, birds-eye views of the Kahala Bay shoreline all the way to distant Koko Head Crater, The Imperial Suite offers the ultimate Kahala Signature Suite experience. These elegantly sophisticated accommodations include a comfortable and spacious living room, expansive board room, and a luxurious master bedroom with King bed and the ideal bathing refuge for cleansing and relaxation. 

Scenic View

Scenic rooms have picturesque views of the Ko'olau Mountains by day and by night, the lights from Honolulu's exclusive residences. These spacious rooms are decorated in light tropical tones with an exclusive residential feel with exquisitely crafted beds. Enjoy an over-sized bathroom with a deep-soaking tub, shower, wardrobe closets and luxurious vanity sinks.

Scenic Lanai

Scenic Lanai rooms have a large furnished balcony with day views of the lush greenery of the Ko'olau Mountains and by night, the twinkling lights from Honolulu's exclusive homes. Spacious rooms and bathrooms, are decorated in Kahala Chic style with comfort and great design being hallmarks of this category of Kahala rooms.

Dolphin Lanai

What better way could there be to begin a day in Hawaii than with a view of dolphins playing in their own private lagoon? That’s the scene that greets you when you open your shutters in these two-story Dolphin Lagoon Wing rooms.These rooms, decorated with our Kahala Chic design, have a light and tropical feel and open onto a lanai (balcony) or outdoor patio with floor-to-ceiling windows and feature exquisitely crafted beds with custom designed goose down duvets and the finest cotton linens. 

Dining

Under the direction of our Executive Chef Wayne Hirabayashi, the award-winning cuisine at The Kahala Hotel & Resort embraces a diverse blend of Honolulu restaurants trends and cultural influences.Chef Hirabayashi has spent a decade perfecting his craft and balancing the culinary operations to The Kahala’s four restaurants, banquets services, and in-room dining.

Hoku's

Hoku's at The Kahala Hotel & Resort is heralded for its innovative fusion fare which melds Hawaiian, Asian, Mediterranean and European flavors.

Plumeria Beach House

The restaurant is bathed in warm, natural earth tones with indoor and outdoor terraces, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Veranda

This comfortable lounge is located adjacent to the lobby overlooking the Dolphin Lagoon with both indoor and outdoor seating amidst lush tropical decor. Serving afternoon tea, cocktails and light pupus in the evening.

Seaside Grill

Spend lunchtime out by the beach with attentive service and a menu of casual favorites.

Arancino at The Kahala

Classic yet innovative Italian cuisine made with fine ingredients imported from Italy combined with local products from land and sea. Menu features a wide selection of antipasti, house-made pastas, brick oven pizzas, secondi and more.

Private Dining

Enjoy a private and romantic dining experience for two overlooking the Pacific ocean.  Your private wait staff will greet and escort you to the secluded dining area. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, or popping the question, a Kahala romantic dining experience is a truly unique and unforgettable way to make a lasting impression on your special someone. As the sun sets from your romantic table for two, you will soon be dining under the stars. With different menu options to choose from, you will surely find one that instinctively suits your taste with appetizers, salads,  entrees, and dessert selections. 

Recreation

Exciting activities at the pool, beach and in the ocean all while on property. In addition, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is ideally located to visit and enjoy many of Oahu's most popular attractions. Our concierge can arrange any listed in our Oahu Activities Guide.

Golf

 A wide range of golf courses are available nearby and include such renowned courses as Ko Olina Golf Club, Ko’olau and Royal Hawaiian Country Club. We can arrange tee times, transportation and equipment.

Tennis

Court time, lessons, ball machine and fitness trainer are all available at a nearby tennis facility.

Pool

Our pool is a popular place to soak up the sun. You'll find everything you need to enjoy the Hawaiian sun at the Pool Desk, from sunscreen and protective eye wear, to hats. We also have a full range of magazines for your entertainment. It's also the place to find out about the variety of water sports available. Kahala logo items such as T shirts, bags and visors are also available. Order your beverages and snacks when you feel thirsty or hungry. Pool and Beach rentals available from 8:00am – 5:30pm.

Beach

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is situated on an 800 foot secluded, ivory sand beach. Enjoy a relaxing day with complimentary beach chairs and towels. This is the place for you to unwind and enjoy the best part of a Hawaiian vacation - a sun-filled Hawaiian day. Don’t forget the sun protection, even in the shade.

 

The Kahala Spa

Setting new standards for luxury and the latest trends in spa treatments, The Kahala Spa boasts a suite of nine spacious, treatment rooms designed to exude a sense of calm and serenity—each with its own relaxation area, glass-enclosed shower, deep soak tub, personal changing area and wardrobe closet to give you the ultimate in privacy during your spa encounter.

Dolphin Quest Encounter

Learn about our resident Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins first hand in a personal encounter with these most intelligent and lovable of creatures.

Keiki Club for Kahala Kids

While Mom and Dad relax, kids are well taken care of at the Keiki Club, which runs a full schedule of full day or half day activities.

Fitness Center

Enjoy interesting and unique exercise classes at our state of the art CHI Fitness Center.

Turtle Snorkel Sail

2 ½ hour snorkel sail at Turtle Canyon where Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles gather. Whether snorkeling or just relaxing on board, the sail provides a buffet lunch, build your own deli sandwiches, cheese & vegetarian options, fruits and unlimited non-alcohol beverages and 2 free bar drinks.  

Royal Luau with Chief’s Luau

Set at Sea Life Park, Hawaii’s stunningly scenic Makapu'u Meadows, backed by tall sea cliffs and overlooking the ocean, this is a luau unlike any other in Hawaii. Join Chief Sielu for an evening entertainment and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Islands.

 

Parasailing Adventure

Soar above the ocean and feel the wind and live the thrill by taking your game to another level. Safe, fun, exciting and what an adventure. Anyone can do this, the young, the old, anyone. No experience required. Once you soar above the waters you will want to fly again and again.

Kalaupapa Experience

Your aircraft awaits you at the Kalaupapa Airport and, on your private flight back to Oahu, you’ll be treated to a stunning view of the Molokai sea cliffs, the highest in the world, as well as the mountains, valleys and waterfalls of this unspoiled island. You’ll then be returned to your hotel in short order. The entire exclusive trip, door-to-door, will take approximately seven hours.

Pilot Your Own Plane

Your Certified Flight Instructor will introduce you to the excitement of flying! You will take the controls, and learn how to take off, cruise, descend and approach to land in a Cirrus SR22, the world's easiest and safest aircraft. Used as a primary trainer by the USAF Academy, the aircraft is equipped with a built in parachute system for added safety. 

ATV Tour

Guests drive their own ATV on trails deep into the scenic valleys and to remote areas rarely visited by others. These ATV tours go out rain or shine – rambling through mud and crossing seasonal streams are part of the fun! One and two hour tours are available.

Royal Circle Island Tour

Discover the Aloha Spirit and picturesque scenery on this full island tour including stops at Moli’i Gardens and Kualoa ranch where you’ll take a boat ride on historic fishponds. Tour sights include “From Here to Eternity” Beach and Byodo-In Temple.

Pearl Harbor – Home of the Brave Tour

Take a sentimental journey through time and embrace the very sights and sounds of an era that changed the course of history forever.

Pearl Harbor & Circle Island

A complete package! Visit the historic USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor then continue around the island on this 120-mile full-day circle island tour. 

Dole Pineapple, North Shore & Half Circle Island

Travel to Oahu’s central plain for a half-day tour and observe one of Hawaii’s last major pineapple crops. At your visit to Dole Plantation, hop on the Pineapple Express Train Tour and learn about the history of agriculture in Hawaii and the founder, Mr. James Dole. Then challenge yourself in the “World’s Largest Maze” and discover a whole new way to get lost in paradise, or visit the Dole garden and see the variety of local plant and flowers that enhance Hawaii’s natural beauty. 

Exclusive Rainforest Hike

Discover the hidden hiking treasures of Oahu’s lush volcanic rainforest. This moderate 2-mile round-trip guided hike is a rare opportunity to explore 75-acres of sacred land. Experience the majestic beauty of a towering 200-foot private waterfall, cross through tranquil streams, picturesque pools and view ancient lo`i (rock terraces) and lush tropical vegetation of Hawaii’s paradise.

Horseback Adventure

The one-hour ride crosses pastures and wooded trails to a scenic overlook above an 800-year-old Hawaiian fishpond.

Submarine Tour

Being in a submarine and descending to 100 feet underwater is an adventure in itself. You will also get to see real marine life up close. The Atlantis Waikiki dive site is home to many Hawaiian fishes, coral, and turtles.

Jet Ski Thrill Ride

Rip across the surf with state of the art runner style skis!

Deep Sea Fishing

Oahu offers some of the best natural fishing grounds. Enjoy the scenic boat ride and experience the thrill of big game sport fishing spend a day with us deep sea fishing on one of Oahu’s best sport fishing charter boats. Sport fishing in Hawaii is something everyone should experience. Deep sea fishing off the Island of Oahu is one of the best locations in Hawaii for big game fishing. 

Friday Fireworks Dinner Sail

Taste the gourmet Pacific fusion cuisine at our dinner buffet and toast your friends and families from our full bar, including draft beer. The highlight of the evening is the Hilton fireworks display, and you have the best seats of the house!

2 Tank Boat Dives

Explore the magical underwater metropolis of Oahu. Cruise through the turtle cleaning stations as you look for spotted Eagle rays and mantas. Float above the pristine coral heads where the juvenile reef fish play. The real wonder lies beneath the sea!

Snorkel Sail

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch at sea and snorkel in Hawaii’s azure waters at Turtle Canyon. This eco-conscious cruise lets you see green sea turtles playing off the Waikiki coast and visiting whales during the Whale Season (November through April).

Conference

With more than 13,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor meeting space and 11,000 sq. ft. of picturesque outdoor event space. Whatever your schedule, whatever your scope, whatever your need.

Meeting Room

From an executive board meeting to  an oceanfront reception. From a meeting indoors to a gathering outdoors, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is the perfect host hotel.

 

Kainoa II Boardroom

At 415 square feet, this room is the perfect size for important business meetings.

Distinguished yet inviting, this Kainoa Room, which is located on the Lobby Level opens onto a private tropical garden and is equipped with a drop screen, 32-inch remote television, VCR, wireless internet access (additional fees may apply), conference calling, and the latest in audiovisual equipment. It can accommodate up to 12 people in executive seating around its handsome mahogany table. Side buffet tables are perfect for coffee, tea and cold beverage service. The garden can be set up for breaks as well as for casual buffet style lunches and cocktails.

 

Kainoa I Meeting Room

Specifically designed with smaller meetings in mind, this flexible room can be reconfigured into a U-shaped, classroom or theater-style layout. Equipped with a built-in white board and climate controls. At 415 square feet, it can comfortably accommodate 16 to 20 persons for a conference or meeting.

Waialae Ballroom

A waterfall outside and over 2,700 square feet of meeting elegance.

With special lighting and sound capabilities, the Waialae Ballroom is a favorite location for events for 40 to 120 persons. It overlooks a beautiful, cascading waterfall and the interior is just as spectacular, with glass chandeliers that simulate glass reflections in the ocean. It can be set up for meetings as well as sit-down dinners for 100, receptions for 150 and theater style meetings for 100.

Maile Ballroom

Spectacular and uniquely Hawaiian, this pillarless ballroom is flexible enough to accommodate three smaller functions or a large one of up to 450. Designed with a pre-function area that overlooks the tropical Dolphin Lagoon through floor-to-ceiling windows, the ballroom itself is elegantly decorated with Venetian glass chandeliers. This ballroom can also be divided into three smaller rooms, each 1,700-1,800 sq. ft. or fully opened to 8,800 sq. ft.

Wedding

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.

Wedding

The Kahala offers some of the most breathtakingly beautiful locations for wedding ceremonies, special events and receptions.

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robertvD1010FA
Kahala of a nice place
Was very impressed with this property. It is, thankfully, away from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. Excellent beach area - the best. The rooms are bigger than average. The staff were great and...
October 1, 2024
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808bobbie
Excellent stay
Great place for a Hawaiian staycation retreat. Husband and I had a great time. Service was great. Friendly staff onsite always with aloha and a friendly smile.
October 1, 2024
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akv1963xl
Kahala is a GEM
Ignore any negative reviews. This is a special place. We have stayed at best resorts in Hawaii. Some are newer and less worn. The Kahala is vintage Hawaii. Amazing staff everywhere. Amazing beach...
October 1, 2024
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