Awards & Accolades
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Critical Acclaim
As the premier destination in Hawaii, The Kahala has been lauded so many times that it is impossible to mention every award. Here is just a small selection of accolades that it has picked up in recent years.
Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
2019
Readers’ Choice Awards: Top Hotels in Hawaii, #2 (#2 on Oahu)
2018
Readers’ Choice Awards: Top Hotels in Hawaii, #4 (#3 on Oahu)
2017
Readers’ Choice Awards: Top Hotels in Hawaii, #5 (#2 on Oahu)
2016
1 of 11 hotels good enough for POTUS: Where the Presidents Stay: 11 Hotels Good Enough for POTUS
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
2019
Hawaii’s Best – People’s Choice Awards – First Place Hotel/Resort
Hawaii’s Best – People’s Choice Awards – First Place Sunday Brunch (Hoku’s)
Hawaii Green Business Program
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Hawaii Green Business Program Award – Hotels, Venue, Office, Retail & Grocery Category
Smart Meetings
2020
Smart Stars Winner - Best Island Hotel
2019, 2018
Platinum Choice Award
Travel + Leisure
2020
World’s Best Awards: Best Resort Hotels in Hawaii, #9 on Oahu
Forbes Travel Guide
2020
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Hotels
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Spas
2019
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Hotels
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Spas
2018
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Hotels
2017
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Hotels
2016
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Hotels
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Spas
AAA
2016
2019 Hawaii Four Diamond Property
Expedia
2017 Best of +VIP Access Hotel
2016 Best of +VIP Access Hotel
TripAdvisor
2020
Traveler's Choice Award: The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Traveler's Choice Award: Plumeria Beach House
Traveler's Choice Award: Hoku’s
Traveler's Choice Award: The Veranda
2019
Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame: The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Certificate of Excellence: Plumeria Beach House
Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame: Hoku’s
Certificate of Excellence: The Veranda
Family Vacation Critic
2017 Family Vacation Critic Favorite: The Kahala Hotel & Resort
USA Today
2017
1 of 11 Hotels Favored by U.S. Presidents: 11 Hotels Favored by U.S. Presidents
U.S. News & World Report
2018
Best Hotels in Honolulu, Oahu: The Kahala Hotel & Resort, #2
2017
Best Hotels in Honolulu, Oahu: The Kahala Hotel & Resort, #2
2016
Best Hotels in Honolulu, Oahu: The Kahala Hotel & Resort, #4
Wine Spectator
2016
Restaurant Awards: Award of Excellence for Hoku’s
Hotels.com
2017
Most Loved by Customers: Top 100 Luxury
2016
Most Loved by Customers: The Kahala Hotel & Resort
State of Hawai‘i
2014 - 2016
Governor’s Green Business Award
Honolulu Magazine
2019
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Best Buffet – Plumeria Beach House (Gold)
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Best Brunch – Plumeria Beach House (Gold)
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Best Brunch – Hoku’s (Finalist)
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Most Romantic - Hoku's (Silver)
2018
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Best Buffet – Plumeria Beach House (Gold)
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Best Brunch – Hoku’s (Bronze)
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Most Romantic - Hoku's (finalist)
2017
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Best Hotel Brunch Buffet – Hoku’s (Silver)
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Best Hotel Brunch Buffet – Plumeria Beach House (Bronze)
Best of Honolulu: Best Wedding Venue
2016
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Best Buffet – Hoku’s (Top Write-In Vote)
Hale ‘Āina Awards: Best Buffet – Plumeria Beach House (Finalist)
Best of Honolulu: Best Wedding Venue
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