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.
Smart Stars 2023

2023

Smart Stars Winner – Best Beach Hotel

Hawaii Magazine

2023

Readers’ Choice: Luxury Resort
Readers’ Choice: Boutique Hotel
Readers’ Choice: Hotel for Romance
Readers’ Choice: Resort for a Wedding
Readers’ Choice: Hotel/Resort Spa – The Spa at Kahala
Readers’ Choice: Hotel/Resort Restaurant – Plumeria Beach House

Smart Star Award 2022

2022

Smart Stars Winner – Best Beach Hotel

Preferred Hotels & Resorts

2021

Accepted Into Preferred Hotels “Legend” Collection

Conde Nast Traveler Magazine

2021

Readers’ Choice Awards: Top Hotels in Hawaii, #4

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

2022

Hawaii’s Best – People’s Choice Awards – Best Hotel Staycation
Hawaii’s Best – People’s Choice Awards – Best Place for Brunch (Hoku’s)

2021

2021 Ilima Awards : Critic’s Choice Best Restaurant – Hoku’s

Hawaii Green Business Program

2020, 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

2023

Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Hotels
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Spas

2022

Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Hotels
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Spas

2021

Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Hotels
Star Award: Oahu Four-Star Spas

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

AAA

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

2021

Top 50 Best Hotels in the USA

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 – 2021

Governor’s Green Business Award

Honolulu Magazine

2022

Best of Honolulu Family: Best Family-Friendly Hotel

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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