Location
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is located on the island of Oahu just ten minutes from Waikiki in the most prestigious residential area known as Kahala. The resort is situated among exotic gardens complete with a waterfall and lagoon which is home to fun-loving Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles and an array of tropical fish. The property sits on a secluded crescent shaped beach overlooking both Diamond Head and Koko Head craters.
Description
The Kahala Hotel & Resort features 343-rooms, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Ko’olau Mountain Range, and the quiet tranquility of the resort’s Dolphin Lagoon. The legendary resort was originally built by Conrad Hilton who fashioned it as a secluded, exclusive retreat away from the boom of Waikiki. After it opened in 1964, it was soon embraced by the Hollywood community and became a magnet for celebrities and wealthy world travelers seeking a luxurious and private hideaway.
Today, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is still a gathering place for the glitterati. In addition, families, couples and even business travelers have also discovered the virtues of this world-class resort.
Guest Rooms
The guest rooms and suites are a study in sumptuous comfort with generous proportions and traditional turn-of-the-century Hawaiian furnishings with a modern twist. Asian accents also add to the room’s warm and romantic ambiance which is inspired from a handsome mixture of mahogany furniture, teak parquet floors, hand-loomed Tibetan rugs, grass cloth wall coverings, a blend of rich fabrics, and artwork by local artists.
The bathrooms recall the feel of a grand Hawaiian plantation home with their vintage furnishings and fixtures. Dual freestanding mahogany vanity sinks are accented with traditional faucets and porcelain handles while the bathtub is equipped with a classic hand shower and a tub mirror framed in tile. Other features include wicker furniture, a separate shower stall, and white Italian ceramic floor tile blended with terra cotta, all of which capture the casual feel of old Hawaii.
Dining
Hoku’s – Hoku’s, the resort’s signature restaurant, offers Oahu’s most innovative dining known for it’s contemporary Island Cuisine. Its breathtaking oceanfront setting is enjoyed by every diner thanks to a multi-level layout. Hoku’s (meaning “star” in Hawaiian) serves dinner and Sunday brunch prepared in an open kitchen, complete with a fresh sushi bar.
Plumeria Beach House – This casual beachside restaurant offers ala carte menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sunset entertainment, outdoor grilling, twilight dinners and lavish buffets are also featured.
Tokyo Tokyo - This stylish eatery offers dinner with a choice of “robata-style,” comfortable Japanese tatami rooms, or al fresco with garden views.
The Veranda – An elegant open-air lounge with panoramic ocean views. Afternoon tea, cocktails, dancing and relaxing by day, sunset or moonlight.
Seaside Grill – Guests enjoy grilled seafood specialties in this alfresco beachfront restaurant.
Beach Activities
An 800-foot stretch of ivory, sandy beach borders the resort’s main swimming pool and the new children’s pool. Beach butlers attend to guests every need while private cabanas offer guests complimentary refreshments in a refrigerated cooler. Complete water sports rentals are available including kayaks, rafts, sailboats, skin diving and snorkeling equipment.
Dolphin Lagoon
In the peaceful waters of the resort’s Dolphin Lagoon, home to six dolphins - Hoku, Lono, Liho, Kainalu, Niele and Nainoa - guests may enjoy an unforgettable experience. The Adult Dolphin Quest Encounter is available for guests ages 11 and older and carefully supervised by expert animal behaviorists. The interactive experience includes shallow water interaction and awesome underwater views of these special mammals. For children, a 2-hour Children’s “The Quest” program is available for small groups of kids ages five to 10. The educational experience also includes tropical fish, stingrays and turtles.
Space for the dolphin encounters is limited and reservations are recommended.
Spa Suites
Experience paradise in the luxurious Spa Suites and indulge in treatments that merge philosophies and techniques from around the world, embracing Hawaiian culture and traditional therapies. A welcome foot ritual precedes every body treatment except the Salt & Oil Scrub. Revitalize your mind and spirit with the signature 180-minute full body treatments that will leave you in a state of meditative repose.
Keiki Club
Available for children ages five to 12, the Keiki Club is a supervised program offering half- and full-day programs year-round. Keiki kids are immersed in the natural wonders and cultural interests of the islands through activities such as stringing a lei, playing a ukulele, encountering turtles and dancing the hula, to name a few.
CHI Health Energy Fitness Center
The Kahala Hotel & Resort features the state-of-the-art CHI Health Energy Fitness Center complete with a steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi. Exercise classes and personal trainers are also available.
Shopping
The exclusive shopping arcade features a host of premier boutiques and shops, including an art gallery, sundry shop and full-service beauty salon. A complimentary shuttle is offered to guests to nearby Kahala Mall, Royal Hawaiian shopping center and the Waikiki’s popular Ala Moana Center, one of the largest open-air shopping malls in the United States.
