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In 1964, the Kahala Hotel quickly became a Hawaiian icon housing a lot of A-listers and Presidents. The Kahala Hotel and Resort is a posh property with lush grounds and celebrity clientele, but it’s still appropriate for a family-friendly stay.
The oceanfront Kahala Hotel and Resort is situated on the island’s priciest areas in Oahu’s posh Kahala neighborhood. There’s not much within walking distance, but guests are just a five-minute drive from grocery stores, a movie theater, and restaurants. The crater park that defines the shoreline, Diamond Head State Monument, is an eight-minute drive and offers fabulous views of Waikiki and Honolulu from its peak. Roughly a 20-minute drive will lead guests to Waikiki, central Honolulu, and The Hanauma Bay State Nature Preserve.
Amenities at the resort focus solely on vacationers with a gorgeous, secluded beach, oceanfront saltwater pool, hot tub, and small kids’ pool. A large ocean-view gym offers state-of-the-art equipment, classes, a steam room, and sauna. In addition, the Kahala Spa offers standard spa services. One of the hotel's most popular features is its Dolphin Quest, where guests can have a once-in-a-lifetime interactive dolphin experience. There are four on-site restaurants, two are oceanfront and offer international menus, sandwiches, and quick bites.
The guest room at Kahala are big and classy with a mix of sizes and décor. All rooms feature common amenities such as air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and iHomes. Other conveniences and room standards include coffeemakers with free coffee and tea, mini-fridges, bottled water, luggage stands, robes, slippers, hairdryers, and much more. The huge granite accented bathrooms are as glorious as the rooms with upgraded toiletries, glass showers, soaking tubs, and much more.
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There are several room alternatives at the Kahala Hotel & Resort. The Beach Front Lanai has a large outside terrace only a few feet from the beach and is 550 square feet. The Scenic Lanai offers elegant furnishings and spacious balconies with views of Honolulu at night and a spectacular mountain view in the background, and is approximately 550 square feet. From your private balcony or patio in a Dolphin Lanai room, you'll be able to observe playful dolphins in the lagoon as you awaken. The Koko Head Crater and the pacific ocean's crashing waves are visible from the Ocean Front rooms. There are two dressing rooms in The 550 square feet Scenic Room, which comes in a king bed and double bed floorplans. The Ocean View Lanai’s 550 square feet has lavish furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows. The Ocean Front Lanai has a spacious balcony that is tastefully decorated. Its 550 square feet accommodates up to 4.
The Presidential Suite provides exemplary levels of comfort and elegance, offering breathtaking views of the pacific ocean, first-rate amenities, and superb service for a perfect stay. The suite has luxurious living areas, an entertainment center with on-demand video requests, and a large bathroom. For the security of your valuables, there is also a safe deposit box available. A dual dressing space, same-day laundry, and valet services are also included. Additionally, you get access to a personal fax machine and a desk for conducting business. There is enough room for six guests in the 2200 square feet two-bedroom suite.
There are four methods to get to the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu from Honolulu Airport (HNL): shuttle, town car, taxi, and bus. A complimentary hotel shuttle that runs every day can be reserved by guests. A bus leaves every 30 minutes, costs $6 on average, and arrives in 1 hour and 10 minutes. The quickest and most effective method is via taxi, which costs $50–$60 and takes 16 minutes. Town cars can be rented for between $130 and $190.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is great for families. Children under 17 can stay with their parents free using the Family Plan to book accommodations. For more comfort, pick between one king or two double beds. A variety of family-friendly room options are also available. The Imperial Suite, Kahala Beach Suite, Scenic Ocean View Suite, and Kahaka Kai Suite all feature two bedrooms and can accommodate up to four kids each.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort offers various dining options that are worth exploring. Whatever your inclination, these restaurants offer a wide selection of meals and beverages. Open-air restaurant Plumeria Beach House provides a variety of dishes including sandwiches, burgers, breakfast items, and more, in a relaxed setting. The Seaside Grill offers seafood, salads, and sandwiches close to the beach. Afternoon tea and cocktails go perfectly on the Veranda. The cuisine at Arancino includes a variety of house-made pasta dishes, brick oven pizzas, and delectable game meat dishes. It has an Italian dining theme.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is located at 5000 Kahala Avenue in Kuliouou-Kalani Iki, 6 miles from the center of Honolulu. Shangri La is the closest landmark to The Kahala Hotel & Resort.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at The Kahala Hotel & Resort.
Yes, The Kahala Hotel & Resort offers free Wi-Fi.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is 10.4 miles from Honolulu. The Kahala Hotel & Resort is 19.2 miles from Kapolei Kalaeloa.
Yes, The Kahala Hotel & Resort has a pool onsite.
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