Indulge in luxury with 40-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and spacious bathrooms featuring deep-soaking tubs. Each room at Hotel Kahala is elegantly decorated in warm colors, providing a comfortable retreat.
State-of-the-Art Spa and Fitness Facilities
Enjoy free access to the outdoor pool, fitness center, and saunas. The Kahala Spa offers a range of treatments in private rooms, massages, beauty services, and an open-air relaxation space for ultimate rejuvenation.
Diverse Dining Experiences
Savor exquisite cuisine at the resort's 4 restaurants, including the award-winning Hoku's fine dining restaurant and the open-air Plumeria Beach House. From casual poolside dining at the Seaside Grill to Italian fare at Arancino, there's a culinary delight for every palate.
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24-hour front desk
24-hour security
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Airport shuttle
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
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Delivered food - securely covered
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Fruits
Kid meals
Kid-friendly buffet
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Golf course
Hiking
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Safety & cleanliness
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Smoke alarms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Getting around & access
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Canoeing
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Cashless payment available
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Electric vehicle charging station
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Face masks for guests available
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Snorkelling
Sun umbrellas
Themed dinner nights
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Review in focus
1,063 reviews
9/ 10
Sehr schönes Hotel an sehr guter Lage ausserhalb von Honolulu
Beat · couple · 2026-10-21
The guest experience
9.2out of 10 1063 verified reviews
Loved most
Great location
Exceptional service
Spacious rooms
Peaceful environment
Worth knowing — Limited dining options · High prices for food · Concerns about cleanliness of certain amenities
How guests scored the stay
Service10.0
The spa staff was exceptional, and overall service quality is praised.
Overall Experience10.0
Overall experience was very positive across various aspects.
Location9.6
Unmatched location between beach and golf course, with beautiful views.
Room Quality9.6
Rooms were spacious and well-appointed.
Amenities9.1
While the resort has nice amenities, dining options were limited.
Cleanliness8.6
Some concerns regarding the maintenance of amenities like the hot tub.
Value for Money8.6
Prices on Hawaii, especially during Christmas, are viewed as overpriced.
Food and Beverage8.1
High prices for dining options and limited availability.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Remarkably consistent
93% of 15 recent stays rated 8+
9.21063 reviews
Guest review
9/10
Beat · couple · 2026-10-21
“Sehr schönes Hotel an sehr guter Lage ausserhalb von Honolulu”
Good but can be much better
7/10
Siddhartha · couple · 2026-10-14
“Boutique hotels and great to see the dolphins moving around.”
Guest review
9/10
Lisa · couple · 2026-09-16
“Cleanliness and proximity to ocean”
Worth the money!
10/10
Negin · couple · 2026-09-13
“Everyone is super nice. We had some issues with the smell in our room and they changed and upgraded our room immediately! The service was amazing! Loved the shuttle service! We used it everyday sometimes 2x a day to get to the town after we returned our car! They had bikes that we could use! Amazing place to stay”
Ein Traumhotel :-)
10/10
Claudia&David · family with children · 2026-09-07
“Ein super schickes, luxuriöses Hotel - wir waren begeistert. Der Strand ist traumhaft, fast wie auf den Malediven :-) Der Service ist wunderbar und das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Die Ausstattung des Hotel ist sehr hochwertig & edel. Der Pool ist ein bisschen klein, aber wir waren sowieso nur am Strand. Die Liegen wurden einem hingestellt, wo man es wünschte inklusive der Strandtücher. Das Essen in den verschiedenen Restaurants (Beach, Pool, Italiener..) war immer perfekt und sehr lecker. Unser Zimmer war riesig mit einen grossem Balkon und wunderschönem Blick auf Berge und Natur. Ein perfekter Aufenthalt und wir kommen bestimmt wieder!”
Doskonały i relaksujący
10/10
Agnieszka · family with children · 2026-08-25
“Lokalizacja, lobby, pokoje. Ale największym zaskoczeniem były delfiny.”
Zen experience
10/10
C3030IDcarlosl · Business · 2026-08-13
“I had a mani and pedi ask for Sone she was very professional very cordial
I also had a Facial and massage ask for Sayaka she has a very good technique I asked for deep massage she also new what products for the facial I give them 5 out of 5”
Good but not the best value for money
8/10
Alexandre · family with children · 2026-08-12
“The place is beautiful.”
Exceptional Service from the pool staff
10/10
551mijungl · Family · 2026-08-09
“We stayed at The Kahala Resort on August 8 (Room 720) to celebrate my son’s birthday, as we do every year. This time, I especially want to recognize Richard, who was working at the pool.
He was incredibly kind and attentive. He helped us with our pool wristbands when we were looking for a spot, and when we needed towels after swimming, he personally brought them to us even though the towels had run out. He also made sure my son and his friends had a wonderful time celebrating his birthday.
Another staff member who was working at the pool with Richard between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. was also very kind and helpful. Unfortunately, I didn’t get his name, but I truly appreciate both of them.
Thank you, Richard and the pool team, for making my son’s birthday even more special. We hope to see you again on our next visit! stayed at The Kahala Resort on August 8 to celebrate my son’s birthday, as we do every year. This time, I especially want to recognize Richard, who was working at the pool.
He was incredibly kind and attentive. He helped us with our pool wristbands when we were looking for a spot, and when we needed towels after swimming, he personally brought them to us even though the towels had run out. He also made sure my son and his friends had a wonderful time celebrating his birthday.
Another staff member who was working at the pool with Richard between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. was also very kind and helpful. Unfortunately, I didn’t get his name, but I truly appreciate both of them.
Thank you, Richard and the pool team, for making my son’s birthday even more special. We hope to see you again on our next visit!”
Love the KAHALA
10/10
sfmdds · NONE · 2026-08-09
“Been going to the Kahaha since 1975 . . . Kahala Hilton, Kahala Mandarin-Oriental, and now the Kahala Resort. Remains our favorite place on Oahu. Everything . . . rooms, personnel, dining . . . Alan Wong is superb . . . and the low-key atmosphere of the resort makes it a wonderful place to be.
My only negative - from my most recent visit (August 2026) was the internet . . . it was terrible. Very spotty, dropping out at an inopportune time (as in the middle of a Zoom business meeting). I contacted IT, and they were very responsive but, sadly, unable to fix the problem. I was told that I was not the only person with this complaint.
Having said that . . . the KAHALA RESORT is FABULOUS!”
Great memory for our 20th anniversary stay
8/10
DukeW_13 · Family · 2026-08-05
“We got married at the beach adjacent to Kahala hotel and just celebrated our 20th year anniversary here for 5 nights. I am happy to share that overall we had an amazing experience and will definitely consider returning again for our future trips!
The 4.25/5 rating is driven by spectacular grounds with dolphin (5/5 for Dolphin Quest highly recommend to spend $300/person; also great for free sighting of dolphin), the serene beach that I loved walking by and swimming inside daily (5/5, much better than Waikiki; not as great as Lani Kai or Turtle Bay but as good as it gets in South Oahu), highly consistent service (4/5; everyone is polite and professional; although no one really went out of their ways to do anything extra from daily valet, multiple spa, daily breakfast, Alan Wong’s brunch), high quality food (5/5, amazing Breakfast Buffet, Alan Wong’s brunch worth $100+ although the selection could use a bit more variety), and generally pleasant rooms (3/5; slightly dated rom decor for its price. Uninvited Milipedes in my mom’s room but we are at Dolphin Lagoon room next to garden so it’s understandable. Would prob appreciate if a housekeeping or front desk manager could follow up vs the agent treating it as normal as this is the first I have experienced and it happened twice in the stay; we also tip $10 daily for housekeeping and didn’t ask for anything for the incidents as we understand tropical grounds is out of hotel’s control).
We are very glad to have chosen Kahala for our 20th anniversary and would recommend this beautiful property to any one who likes to experience a serene Hawaii with steps away from Waikiki in a beautiful property.”
Guest review
9/10
carolina · couple · 2026-08-05
“Situacion, atención”
Wonderful experience at The Kahala!
10/10
genninew2024 · Family · 2026-08-01
“The staff inside and ouside were excellent. The rooms are beautiful and the hotel had everything we needed on the property. Check-in and out was seamless. I refuse to stay in hotels or chains that do not prioritize cleanliness. Kahala exceeded my expectations! Love that this resort was away from the chaos of Waikiki. Will definitely stay again and again.”
very nice hotel
8/10
Reyrey0423 · Family · 2026-07-30
“Very nice hotel resort on the other side of Diamond Head. found a great rate to come with the kiddos for a little Summer Vacay. nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle in Waikiki.
The Kahala bills itself as a 5 star luxury stay. while there are definitely some 5 star attributes to this resort, it falls short of a full 5 star rating. we booked using the Chase Reserve promo which included some great benefits such as hotel credits, room upgrade on availability and early check-in/out opportunities. we arrived a little early, 1pm, but a room wasn't available. they were able to get us an upgrade, however. for a 3pm standard check-in we were only able to get a room at 220p. we booked a room for 4 people, but, they got us a King bed. we were offered 2 rollaways, or move to a double room the next day. we chose the prior. luckily, the room itself was pretty large and well appointed. the bathroom was also big, with dual sinks on opposite ends, a separate shower and tub and a MAGIC toilet! yes, a toilet with a warming seat, senses your rear approaching and lights up and rinses the inside of the bowl, all prior to being used! oh, and it's also got a bidet built in. i think that was the highlight of our room. the tv was conveniently on a retractable mount so could be adjusted as necessary. there was a good sized fridge as well as a Nespresso machine and complimentary water.
The resort grounds were immaculate and aesthetically pleasing. the lobby/patio area gave off plantation vibes, similar to the Moana Surfrider. there are in-house dolphins that swim around the pond that guests can interact directly with in the water. there are multiple restaurants on property that range from casual, to buffet to fine dining. THE best part of the Kahala is it's pristine beach front location. just steps from the resort pool, Kahala beach was our favorite of this entire trip. as i mentioned, this was a nice break from Waikiki and this beach is the epitome of non-Waikiki. although it is a public beach, it was relatively peaceful and quiet. the surrounding neighborhood provides an element that is conducive to relaxation and calm. mama and i were able to sit on our complimentary beach loungers and just chill while the kiddos frolicked in and out of both the surf and the pool. the dudes attending to the beach/pool guests were awesome and always ready to help.
while The Kahala provided us a great stay, there were a couple points of contention that kept it short of a 5 star resort. the wrought iron balcony railing's white paint didn't quite cover up the rusting going on underneath it. and the balcony dividers that provided perfect privacy from our neighbors, also had rust smattering it. i realize we're in a tropical climate and this is common, but, perhaps a 5 star resort would pay more attention to those details. another issue was trying to communicate with the front desk. we had a 50% success rate with trying to get ahold of someone on the phone. it should not be that difficult. the pool had the ubiquitous sludge that develops when sunblock and water and mass of humanity meet, but, the filtration system should be managing that a lot better.
overall, we had a wonderful time at The Kahala. it's definitely worthy of a return visit, regardless of the 5 star shortcomings. we highly recommend this place.”
Many charms of yesteryear
8/10
tigersChristchurch · Couples · 2026-07-22
“This resort style hotel is perfectly positioned in a private, quiet, peaceful and charming beachside setting conveniently located close to but just far away enough from the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.
We stayed for four nights in a spacious suite overlooking the magnificent golf course and mountain views with the added bonus of sea views from the side of the large balcony. The room was very well furnished and equipped and cleaned to a meticulous standard. The hotel very kindly and efficiently accommodated our request for early access to the room as we had arrived very early from a cruise that disembarked in Honolulu.
The establishment exudes a charm and quality from yesteryear and has real historical aspects to it. For the most part the staff are very friendly, polite and helpful. There is a very useful courtesy shuttle bus available for guests use but one of the drivers is not so friendly and is rude and very disinterested in the customer experience.
The complex has everything you would need including shops and a small convenience store, but we felt that the range of dining to be limited and geared towards local patrons use rather than prioritising hotel guests. For three of our four nights stay our preferred dining establishments were either fully booked or given over to expensive 'theme dinners' which appeared to be for the general public benefit and enjoyment, at the expense of in-house guests. This was a frustrating and disappointing aspect of our stay and spoilt our experience.
Whilst we enjoyed the overall ambiance and relaxing aspect of our stay, there were a couple of other niggling issues that could have been addressed: the rather antiquated and noisy air conditioning unit in the bedroom (which became an annoying disturbance to sleep quality with its loud on/off action) and, the limited availability of shaded areas for sunbathing around the pool and 'beach garden' areas (which for a hotel of this size was sadly lacking). If the aforementioned issues (including those of dining prioritisation to in-house guests and the grumpy shuttle bus driver) were improved upon, this would elevate the hotel to a much higher standard.
On a final point, and it is something that always leaves an impression: it does not take anything from a staff member to ask you 'how was your stay' when you settle up your room account and leave the keys. In this instance, no such question was asked of us!”
