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The Kahala Hotel & Resort

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A Leading Hotels Of The World hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort welcomes guests from all over the world with Hawaiian hospitality and legendary service. The resort is just 10 minutes from Waikīkī, and guests enjoy serenity in its oceanfront setting, which features tropical gardens and a private lagoon. Sumptuous guest rooms and suites offer luxurious amenities and views of the Pacific, from Diamond Head to Koko Head Crater and the Ko‘olau Mountain Range. There are five dining options, with menus culled from a diversity of cultural influences; and a world-class spa, where a suite becomes your own private retreat. Families especially love to swim with the resident dolphins.

5000 Kahala Avenue, 96816-5411 Honolulu, HI, United States
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The Kahala Hotel & Resort

About The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Insider tip

The concierge has an amazing list of restaurant recommendations, and the free Kahala hotel shuttle makes getting anywhere in Honolulu a breeze. –Amit Holckner Melbourne, Australia

In the hotel’s own words

The Kahala Hotel & Resort is a legendary oceanfront destination along the shores of O‘ahu, known for its five-star service and gracious Hawaiian hospitality. Located within Honolulu’s luxurious Kahala district, The Kahala offers a tranquil hideaway along a secluded beachfront just 10 minutes away from bustling Waikīkī. Since opening in 1964, The Kahala has been Honolulu's most coveted social address, attracting world leaders, international royalty, titans of industry, musical icons, Oscar winners and more to their Hawaiian home-away-from-home. As a distinguished member of Leading Hotels of the World, The Kahala offers an unparalleled experience with 338 luxurious rooms, lush tropical gardens, a natural ocean-water lagoon with resident dolphins cared for by Dolphin Quest, five restaurants, The Kahala Spa and distinctly

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Hawaiian activities, all along the island’s most coveted stretch of beach.

The guest rooms and suites are generous in proportion and now luxuriously appointed with new furnishings, custom Frette linens, luxurious bath amenities, and 42 inch flat screen TVs. 'Kahala Chic' now means shades of tropical colors, tasteful art work and touches of luxe with a residential feel. Mountain View rooms, many with balconies, offer lush vistas. Oceanfront rooms delight the eye with panoramic views from Diamond Head to Koko Head Crater. Suites are a statement of space and style.

The resort's Spa Suites merges philosophies and techniques from around the world, embracing Hawaiian culture and traditional therapies. Guests are pampered with personalized signature treatments in an oasis of calm. The Kahala is home to six bottlenose dolphins in their own private lagoon, where one can be part of an up close and personal experience with the dolphins through the Dolphin Quest programs.

The Kahala also features three oceanfront restaurants. Hoku's, the award winning signature restaurant, offers O‘ahu's most innovative dining in an oceanfront setting that is as relaxed as the islands and as elegant as the cuisine. Hoku's (meaning "star" in Hawaiian) serves dinner and Sunday brunch prepared in an open kitchen.

The Kahala's Plumeria Beach House is located beach-level for spectacular viewing of sand and surf. Plumeria Beach House is renowned for its breakfast buffet, a la carte lunches and weekend nightly buffets. The Seaside Grill features a selection of casual dishes for lunch. The Veranda has views of the Dolphin Lagoon and serves afternoon tea, followed by cocktails and snacks in the evening.

The Kahala is the perfect resort wedding destination, providing breathtaking backdrops for ceremonies and receptions. It is also the perfect meeting place with its unique theme breaks and receptions.

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Rooms and suites

15 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Golf Mountain View
Overlooks the private country club and the Koʻolau Mountains.
550 ft²
1 King or 2 Doubles
2Golf Mountain View, Balcony
Overlooks the private country club and the Koʻolau Mountains, with a private balcony.
550 ft²
1 King or 2 Doubles
3Dolphin View, Lanai
Overlooks the dolphin lagoon, home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and tropical fish, from a private lanai.
Members only
1 King or 2 Doubles
4Ocean View Room
Members only
1 King or 2 Doubles
5Ocean View, Balcony
Overlooks the ocean and the resort entrance, with a private balcony.
Members only
1 King or 2 Doubles
6Oceanfront Room
Overlooks the ocean and the pool.
Members only
1 King or 2 Doubles
7Oceanfront, Balcony
Overlooks the ocean and the pool, with a private balcony.
Members only
1 King or 2 Doubles
8Beach Front, Balcony
Steps from the sand, with a private balcony overlooking the beach.
Members only
Suites
Size
Bed options
9Partial Ocean View Suite, 1 Bedroom
Views of the private country club and the Koʻolau Mountains, with partial ocean views from the living room and lanai.
Members only
1 King or 2 Doubles
10Oceanfront Suite, 1 Bedroom
A one-bedroom suite with a living room/sitting area, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, pool, beach, and dolphin lagoon.
Members only
1 King or 2 Doubles
11Tower Suite I, 1 Bedroom
A high-floor, oceanfront-view suite with 1.5 baths.
Members only
1 King
12Tower Suite II, 1 Bedroom
Members only
2 Doubles
13Kahala Kai Suite, 1 Bedroom
Located on the second level of the dolphin lagoon wing, with beach and ocean views close to the water, and 1.5 baths.
Members only
1 King
14Kahala Beach Suite, 1 Bedroom
Located on the ground level of the dolphin lagoon, with beach and ocean views close to the water, and 1.5 baths.
Members only
1 King
15Imperial Suite, 1 Bedroom
On the top floor with oceanfront views, custom wood furnishing, and 1.5 baths.
Members only
1 King

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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What Virtuoso amenities does The Kahala Hotel & Resort include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at The Kahala Hotel & Resort includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does The Kahala Hotel & Resort offer?

The Kahala Hotel & Resort lists Golf Mountain View, Golf Mountain View, Balcony, Dolphin View, Lanai, Ocean View Room, Ocean View, Balcony, Oceanfront Room and 9 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

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