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.
Travel + Leisure
2016
World’s Best Awards: Best Resort Hotels in Hawaii, #3 on Oahu
Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
2016
1 of 11 hotels good enough for POTUS: Where the Presidents Stay: 11 Hotels Good Enough for POTUS
Readers’ Choice Awards: 30 Best Resorts in Hawaii, #5 on Oahu
2015
Readers’ Choice Awards: 25 Best Resorts in Hawaii, #2 on Oahu
2014
Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Resorts in Hawaii, #1 on Oahu
Forbes Travel Guide
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Hotels
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Spas
AAA
2016
Hawaii Four Diamond Property
Expedia.com
2016 Best of +VIP Access Hotel
TripAdvisor.com
2016
Certificate of Excellence: The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Certificate of Excellence: Plumeria Beach House
Certificate of Excellence: Hoku’s
Certificate of Excellence: The Veranda
Certificate of Excellence: Seaside Grill
2015
Hall of Fame for 5 Years: Certificate of Excellence – The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Certificate of Excellence: Plumeria Beach House
Certificate of Excellence: Hoku’s
Certificate of Excellence: The Veranda
2014
Travelers’ Choice - Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States
Certificate of Excellence: The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Certificate of Excellence: Plumeria Beach House
Travelers’ Choice - Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States
Family Vacation Critic
2017 Family Vacation Critic Favorite: The Kahala Hotel & Resort
USA Today
10 Best: Best Hotels in Honolulu, The Island’s Most Luxurious Resorts – The Kahala Hotel & Resort, #2
U.S. News & World Report
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
OpenTable
2014
Diners’ Choice Awards for the Top 100 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in America: Plumeria Beach House
Diners’ Choice Awards for the Top 100 Restaurants for Brunch in America: Plumeria Beach House
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
2016
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
2015
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