Awards & Accolades
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.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts
2021
Accepted Into Preferred Hotels âLegendâ Collection
Conde Nast Traveler Magazine
2021
Readersâ Choice Awards: Top Hotels in Hawaii, #4
2019
Readersâ Choice Awards: Top Hotels in Hawaii, #2 (#2 on Oahu)
2018
Readersâ Choice Awards: Top Hotels in Hawaii, #4 (#3 on Oahu)
2017
Readersâ Choice Awards: Top Hotels in Hawaii, #5 (#2 on Oahu)
2016
1 of 11 hotels good enough for POTUS:Â Where the Presidents Stay: 11 Hotels Good Enough for POTUS
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
2022
Hawaiiâs Best – Peopleâs Choice Awards – Best Hotel Staycation
Hawaiiâs Best – Peopleâs Choice Awards – Best Place for Brunch (Hokuâs)
2021
2021 Ilima Awards : Criticâs Choice Best Restaurant â Hokuâs
Hawaii Green Business Program
2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
Hawaii Green Business Program Award â Hotels, Venue, Office, Retail & Grocery Category
Smart Meetings
2020
Smart Stars Winner – Best Island Hotel
2019, 2018
Platinum Choice Award
Travel + Leisure
2020
Worldâs 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: Hokuâs
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: Hokuâs
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:Â 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 Hokuâs
Hotels.com
2017
Most Loved by Customers: Top 100 Luxury
2016
Most Loved by Customers: The Kahala Hotel & Resort
State of Hawaiâi
2014 – 2021
Governorâs Green Business Award
Honolulu Magazine
2022
Best of Honolulu Family: Best Family-Friendly Hotel
2019
Hale âÄina Awards: Best Buffet â Plumeria Beach House (Gold)
Hale âÄina Awards: Best Brunch â Plumeria Beach House (Gold)
Hale âÄina Awards: Best Brunch â Hokuâs (Finalist)
Hale âÄina Awards: Most Romantic – Hoku’s (Silver)
2018
Hale âÄina Awards: Best Buffet â Plumeria Beach House (Gold)
Hale âÄina Awards: Best Brunch â Hokuâs (Bronze)
Hale âÄina Awards: Most Romantic – Hoku’s (finalist)
2017
Hale âÄina Awards: Best Hotel Brunch Buffet â Hokuâs (Silver)
Hale âÄina Awards: Best Hotel Brunch Buffet â Plumeria Beach House (Bronze)
Best of Honolulu: Best Wedding Venue
2016
Hale âÄina Awards: Best Buffet â Hokuâs (Top Write-In Vote)
Hale âÄina Awards: Best Buffet â Plumeria Beach House (Finalist)
Best of Honolulu: Best Wedding Venue
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