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The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Honolulu (O‘ahu) • Kahala • SPLURGE

avg. $601 / night

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PB hotel design editorial

Sequestered behind Diamond Head on Oʻahu's quieter southeastern shore, well clear of Waikīkī's density, the property that opened in 1964 as the Kahala Hilton was conceived as a retreat for the kind of guest who had already tired of the main strip — heads of state, Hollywood royalty, and the occasional Beatle among them. The Kahala Hotel & Resort, as it has been known since 1996, was designed by Killingsworth, Brady and Associates in a low-rise idiom that deferred to its lagoon setting rather than dominating it, the original mid-century tower rising in clean horizontal bands behind a screen of coconut palms that still frames the view from the beach today. The white pergola structure crowning the tower, visible in the exterior images, gives the building a light, open-framed silhouette against the trade-wind sky. Interiors carry a warm plantation register — tray ceilings with rattan-bladed fans, dark-lacquered four-poster beds, striped settees in honey and cream, and gold-toned case pieces with mirrored drawer fronts that catch the afternoon Pacific light filtering through floor-to-ceiling sliders onto private lanais. The palette runs to soft butter yellow and warm sand, grounded by patterned broadloom and dark mahogany furniture throughout the 338 guest rooms. On the garden terrace, teak-slat chairs under oversized cantilever umbrellas face out toward the beach through a stand of plumeria, the oval pool deck sitting between lush grounds and open ocean in a layout that has changed very little since the Eisenhower era.

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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.

Amenities

Beachfront

Pool

Business center

Free Internet

Spa

Free Wifi

Suites

Wheelchair Access

Internet

Kids Activities

The Kahala Hotel & Resort Reviews

4,913 reviews

"We arrived Monday, March 15th after the Kona Low came in and the resort did not have air conditioning and were running on the generators. All of the resort staff were absolutely wonderful during the inconvenience. Both Nandi and Reiko worked to get us a better room, so we had more of a breeze. We were given fans and extra water was always brought in our room The housekeeping kept the rooms fresh daily. The air was restored and we are still enjoying the same superb service. We definitely would come back to this resort."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 21, 2026

"I was very much looking forward to my one-week stay at the Kahala after reading reviews, but unfortunately, I was very disappointed. There was rain during our stay, which is not ideal, but the hotel's management of the situation was terrible. The air conditioning was broken for days, the elevators were not working (only one elevator was working for everything, including staff), and the fire alarm went off for multiple days in the middle of the night (four times between midnight and 3 am). The power went out at the hotel, and they do not have a generator for anything except the emergency hallway light (no outlets to even charge a phone). The room was pitch-black, and no flashlights were provided, even though they claimed there was one in the room (there wasn't!!). The evacuation stairs were outside, but the wind and rain made descending them dangerous. We did not get any updates from the staff on the situation, and we did not get any credit at all, not even a sympathy cookie or apology or anything. That, on top of the hotel appearing very dated, with stains on the furniture, rust on the railings, it already needs a serious upgrade. And the pool is very small, so don't expect to get a chair by the pool during the day when the sun is out. For the amount they charge for a room, with the experience of a one-star hotel, it was absolutely egregious that nothing was done despite this terrible experience. I will never stay at this hotel, and given the number of other luxury hotels on Oahu, I strongly encourage you to look elsewhere for your booking."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 18, 2026

"A genuinely lovely hotel with super quality food and facilities. Only one very slight negative which was the pillows. Overall though stunning."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 13, 2026

"Great hotel and resort. It is a little bit far from Waikiki, and there are no sidewalks to walk to the Kahala mall. So you will need a car. We used the shuttle to travel to Ala Moana and Waikiki, and it was very convenient and easy to get back and forth. We were able to save on parking fees at the hotel. They have a rental car option right in the lobby, so you can rent the car for one or two days. The room is excellent. The staff are great. The beach is amazing. It is a great place to stay."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 12, 2026

"It was honestly one of the best resorts I’ve stayed at and I don’t say it that much, every staff member was very attentive and respectful which is what made the experience more enjoyable."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 12, 2026

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