The Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu, HI

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The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Location. Punctuating a secluded crescent of Oahu's pristine coastline is the seaside Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii. Despite its quiet location, the hotel is within five-and-one-half miles of Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head and shopping at the Ala Moana Center. Complimentary transportation is provided by the resort to each of these venues.
Hotel Features. Cabanas Seaside Grill serves meals under nine specially constructed cabanas, each seating up to seven guests. White linen tablecloths and hand-blown glass tableware add to the romantic ambience. Pacific Rim and regional Hawaiian cuisine is prepared at Hoku's, with menu items including Pancetta Crusted Onaga and Salt Crusted Rack of Wisconsin Lamb. A foot ritual welcomes guests to The Spa Suites at The Kahala, which hosts pampering treatments including the Hawaiian Essence Envelopment. A fitness facility boasts gender specific saunas and steam rooms, personal trainers, aquatic exercises and yoga. Children ages 5-12 may participate in the resort's Keiki Club, which features half-day and full-day sessions of Hawaiian culture and activities.

Guestrooms. Embellished in the style of the local coconut plantations, the 364 guestrooms contain fabric-swathed canopy beds, rattan chaise longues, teak floors, hand-woven Tibetan carpets, mahogany furnishings and accents in white, cream and tan. Furnished balconies or Juliet-style balconies with wrought-iron railings and sliding glass doors provide ocean or mountain views. Bathrooms contain red marble and mahogany vanities, designer toiletries, bathrobes and makeup mirrors. Accommodations feature CD and DVD/VCR players, video game consoles and high-speed Internet access.

Expert Tip. The decidedly friendly Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that populate the 26,000-square-foot saltwater lagoon in the middle of the property are a favorite hotel feature. Under professional supervision, hotel guests are invited to swim and interact with these highly intelligent creatures for a fee.

Renovation Notice:
The hotel is currently undergoing renovations to select guestrooms in the main tower. The estimated completion date for this phase of renovations is mid-December, 2007. The next phase with the renovations to select guestrooms in the Dolphin Lagoon wing is scheduled to begin in early 2008. Work will be done from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and there may be some noise disturbance to guests. There is no estimated completion date available. These dates are subject to change.

Kahala Over Easy Promotion:
Book a stay in any "Over Easy" room category for travel through December 15, 2007, and receive daily breakfast for two at the Plumeria Beach House next to the ocean. This offer does not apply to any other dining outlet or to room service. Blackout dates apply. Not combinable with other promotions.

Kahala Love Song Promotion:
Book a four-night minimum stay in any "Love Song" room category for travel through December 15, 2007, receive one romantic dinner for two at Hoku's restaurant, one bottle of champagne and strawberries and a CD with Hawaiian love songs and daily breakfast for two. Blackout dates apply. Subject to availability.

Horizon Upgrade Promotion:
Book a stay in a Courtyard room category for travel through December 15, 2007, and receive daily breakfast for two and a complimentary one-level upgrade upon arrival. This offer is subject to availability at check-in and is valid for new bookings only. Must book the "Horizon Upgrade Promotion" to qualify.

Fall Live the Legend Promotion:
Book a three-night minimum stay in any "Live the Legend" room category for travel August 25 through December 20, 2007, and receive daily breakfast for two and a $200 resort credit for use at Spa Suites, Veranda, Plumeria Beach House and Hoku's Restaurant. This offer is subject to availability and is valid for new bookings only. No refunds on unused portion.

Surrounding Area

DIAMOND HEAD TRAIL 2.25 MILES

Room Information - The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Bed Type:  Short Description: Ocean Long Description: One king bed with canopy or two double beds. Simmons Beautyrest mattress(es) and Frette-brand Italian duvet cover(s). Views of Pacific from small, unfurnished balcony. Located in the Diamond Head wing. Approximately 550 square feet. TV with pay movies and video games. CD player/alarm clock. Dressing area with freestanding mahogany-and-red-marble vanity. Spacious bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower stall. Two terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers. Makeup/shaving mirror with light. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.
Bed Type:  Short Description: Mountain Lanai Long Description: One king bed with canopy or two double beds. Simmons Beautyrest mattress(es) and Frette-brand Italian duvet cover(s). Furnished sit-down balcony with mountain views. Approximately 550 square feet. TV with pay movies and video games. CD player/alarm clock. Dressing area with freestanding mahogany-and-red-marble vanity. Spacious bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower stall. Two terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers. Makeup/shaving mirror with light. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper. Bed Type:  Short Description: Mountain Long Description: One king bed with canopy or two double beds. Simmons Beautyrest mattress(es) and Frette-brand Italian duvet cover(s). Views of mountain ridge. Located in back of hotel. Approximately 550 square feet. TV with pay movies and video games. CD player/alarm clock. Dressing area with freestanding mahogany-and-red-marble vanity. Spacious bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower stall. Two terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers. Makeup/shaving mirror with light. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Ocean Lanai Long Description: One king bed with canopy or two double beds. Simmons Beautyrest mattress(es) and Frette-brand Italian duvet cover(s). Ocean views from furnished sit-down balcony. Located in Diamond Head wing. Approximately 550 square feet. TV with pay movies and video games. CD player/alarm clock. Dressing area with freestanding mahogany-and-red-marble vanity. Spacious bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower stall. Two terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers. Makeup/shaving mirror with light. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper. Bed Type:  Short Description: Partial Ocean View Suite Long Description: One four-poster king bed or two double beds in bedroom with sitting area. Furnished patio with panoramic view of Pacific Ocean, tropical gardens, and Dolphin Lagoon. Floor-to-ceiling windows with balcony. Approximately 1100 square feet. Separate parlor with sofa and coffee table. Desk. Two personal bars. Mahogany furniture and Tibetan rugs. High-speed Internet access. Cable TV with pay movies, DVD player, and CD player. Three phones. Voice mail. Minibar. Two full bathrooms with two dressing areas. In-room safe. Complimentary sun products and coconut bath salts. Bed Type:  Short Description: Dolphin Lanai Long Description: One king bed with canopy or two double beds. Simmons Beautyrest mattress(es) and Frette-brand Italian duvet cover(s). Furnished sit-down balcony with views of dolphin lagoon. Located in two-story Dolphin Lagoon Terrace. Approximately 550 square feet. TV with pay movies and video games. CD player/alarm clock. Dressing area with freestanding mahogany-and-red-marble vanity. Spacious bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower stall. Two terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers. Makeup/shaving mirror with light. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper. Bed Type:  Short Description: Garden Long Description: One king bed with canopy or two double beds. Simmons Beautyrest mattress(es), 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton linens, and Frette-brand Italian duvet cover(s). View of garden. Patio with lounge chair and table with two chairs. Located on ground floor of Dolphin Lagoon wing. Approximately 550 square feet. TV with pay movies and video games. CD player/alarm clock. High-speed Internet access. Dressing area with freestanding mahogany-and-red-marble vanity. Spacious bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower stall. Two terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers. Makeup/shaving mirror with light. Hair dryer. Luxury toiletries. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper. Turndown service. Bed Type:  Short Description: Courtyard Long Description: One king or two double Simmons Beautyrest mattress(es) with Frette-brand Italian duvet cover(s). Located in the Diamond Head Wing. 550 square feet. TV with pay movies and video games. CD player/alarm clock. Spacious bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower stall. Two terry-cloth bathrobes and slippers. Makeup/shaving mirror with light. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper. Umbrella. Nonsmoking. Bed Type:  Short Description: Ocean View Suite Long Description: One king bed with canopy or two double beds. Small, unfurnished Juliet balcony with mountain ridge views. Located in back of hotel. Dressing area with freestanding mahogany and red marble vanity. Spacious bathroom with soaking tub and separate stall shower.

Property Information

Activity/recreation desk
Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Doorman/doorwoman
Extra person charges
Floors - 10
Guestrooms - 343
Hotel Built - 1964
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4.5

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Diamond Head Trail - 2.25 miles
Honolulu Zoo - 3.0 miles
Waikiki Aquarium - 3.0 miles
Waikiki Beach - 4.0 miles
Ala Moana Center (Shopping, Dining) - 5.5 miles
Hanauma Bay (Snorkeling, Scuba Diving) - 7.0 miles
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - 9.0 miles
Makapuu Lighthouse - 11.0 miles
Pearl Harbor - 19.0 miles

Driving Directions - The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Driving directions from Honolulu International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 12 miles.

Drive east on the H1 Freeway.
Exit at Exit 26B/Waialae Avenue.
At the second light, turn right onto Hunakai Street.
Continue to Kahala Avenue and turn left.
The hotel is located at the end of the street.