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Waikoloa · Hawaii

Fairmont Orchid

1 N Kaniku Drive Kohala, Waikoloa, Hawaii, 96743

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation and Resort Facilities

    The Fairmont Orchid, nestled on 32 oceanfront acres, offers upscale guest rooms with modern amenities like air conditioning, TV, and in-room safe. The en suite bathrooms are stocked with plush bathrobes and premium toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay.

  • Stunning Beachfront Location and Resort Scenery

    Immerse yourself in the beauty of the white sandy beach and crystal-clear waters, where you might even spot a family of sea turtles. Explore the landscaped gardens, serene waterfalls, and a sprawling free form pool spanning 10,000 square feet for a truly relaxing experience.

  • Diverse Dining Options and Recreational Activities

    Indulge in a culinary journey with various dining choices, from casual dining at Hale Kai Restaurant to exquisite Binchotan sushi at the Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. Enjoy outdoor activities like tennis, golf at the 36-hole course, or pamper yourself at the unique ‘Spa Without Walls’ for a rejuvenating escape.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Fairmont Orchid - book now for an unforgettable stay!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Very friendly, attentive staff (multiple named team members praised)

  • Beautiful grounds, pools and private beach

  • Excellent beachfront location and sunset views

At the hotel

Popular amenities

105 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Beach
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Pools & wellness

  • Beauty Services
  • Hair Salon Services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (free)
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Games room
  • Happy hour
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Movie nights
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Snorkelling
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Temporary art galleries
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

506 reviews
10/ 10
Le cadre est splendide, et le personnel est au petit soin. Les restaurants offrent des vues imprenables sur l'océan, pour des couchers de soleil inoubliables.
Maxime · solo traveller · 2026-09-17

The guest experience

9.1out of 10
506 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Very friendly, attentive staff (multiple named team members praised)
  • Beautiful grounds, pools and private beach
  • Excellent beachfront location and sunset views
  • Clean rooms (many mentions) and quiet Gold Floor rooms
  • Wide range of amenities (spa, kid activities, recreation)
  • Good to exceptional restaurants and food

Worth knowing — Isolated pest report (cockroaches in one room) · Inconsistent hot water / tepid water reported · Low shower pressure in at least one room

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.5

    Consistently praised across reviews — friendly, attentive staff, named staff (e.g., Samuel, Danette, Sampson, Mei) went above and beyond, accommodated late checkout and made stays special for families.

  • Location9.5

    Excellent beachfront location with easy access to ocean/pools, great sunset views and convenient layout (short walks from rooms to pool/beach) — multiple guests highlighted the location as a major positive.

  • Amenities9.4

    Resort amenities and grounds highly rated — beautiful gardens, pools, private beach, spa and kid activities; premium in-room products and services mentioned positively.

  • Overall Experience9.4

    Strong overall satisfaction: many families and couples had memorable stays, would recommend and plan to return; atmosphere and service contribute to a very positive overall impression.

  • Food and Beverage9.2

    Restaurants and food repeatedly described as very good to exceptional across reviews.

  • Value for Money9.0

    Mixed but generally positive: some guests felt the resort offered luxurious quality for the price and excellent value, while one noted it could have been better for the price; overall leans positive.

  • Room Quality8.6

    Gold Floor rooms described as quiet, clean and with amazing views; however some guests reported issues such as tepid hot water and low shower pressure, which modestly reduce the score.

  • Cleanliness8.2

    Generally described as clean (multiple guests noted very clean rooms and grounds), but isolated negative reports (cockroaches in one room) and a few housekeeping issues lower the score slightly.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

80% of 10 recent stays rated 8+

9.1506 reviews
  • Guest review

    10/10

    Maxime · solo traveller · 2026-09-17

    “Le cadre est splendide, et le personnel est au petit soin. Les restaurants offrent des vues imprenables sur l'océan, pour des couchers de soleil inoubliables.”

  • Beautiful place - I was finally able to just relax and check out.

    10/10

    Devin · family with children · 2026-07-17

    “Beautiful location, excellent staff, and quiet places to write. Everything I was looking for.”

  • 우리 가족 최고의 추억을 만들고 왔어요

    10/10

    InSook · extended group · 2026-05-31

    “넓고 쾌적하고 이쁘고 청결하고 친절했습니다. Brown 식당도 석양도 멋지고 맛있고 친절했습니다.”

  • ein wunderschönes Hotel

    10/10

    Eveline · couple · 2026-05-15

  • Great place except for a few small things.

    7/10

    Cobus · couple · 2026-05-10

    “Spaciousness, location of our room was spectacular, staff were always friendly, gardens were beautiful, restaurants were very good and access to the ocean was easy.”

  • Good, for the price it could have been better

    7/10

    Hericberto · couple · 2026-04-27

    “Location was excellent and beats property”

  • Warm hospitality, excellent service, luxurious quality resort for the given price; strongly recommended !

    10/10

    Jiaxin · couple · 2026-04-26

    “My husband and I love how open the resort is, like you can watch the sunset from the lobby lounge every day. The resort workers are always happy to help if anything. For all the premium products/services (Le Labo, spa, in-room dining, etc.), they are quite pleasant. We look forward to visiting the same resort in the future again!”

  • Amazing time at the Fairmont Orchid!

    10/10

    306stewartu · Family · 2026-04-09

    “Amazing time at the Fairmont Orchid. Traveled as a family with two young kids and we had the best time. The service at the Fairmont is top notch. The Gold Floor team, especially Samuel is outstanding, one of a kind. Danette on the Gold Floor also was so kind and so nice. Sampson in recreation, went above and beyond daily for us. He was so friendly, always willing to help and very insightful. Sampson also told us about the pass that it was on bogo, no one else told us that. He checked in on us multiple times a day. Our rooms on the Gold Floor had amazing views, the rooms were very clean and the noise level by the elevator was not an issue at all, they were so quiet. All of the amenities of the Fairmont were wonderful, with the restaurants and food as well being exceptional. The location you can not beat, it's in a great spot and easy to walk from rooms to pool and ocean. The value of the hotel and how friendly everyone truly is so amazing. The atmosphere is great for kids, families, couples and large groups-they work with everyone and make it so special for each person. The beach area is great for kids, with it not being overly wavy. We can't wait to come back and visit again very soon.”

  • Fairmont Orchid is a great place to stay.

    10/10

    mariiab967 · Friends getaway · 2026-04-08

    “Fairmont Orchid is a great place to stay. I spent five days there and would highly recommend this hotel to my friends. The grounds are beautiful, the beach is lovely, and the staff is friendly, providing excellent service.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Joby · couple · 2026-04-07

    “Facility”

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