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The Kahala Review
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The Kahala
$$$$, Honolulu
Fodor's Review:
Hidden away in the wealthy residential neighborhood of Kahala (on the other side of Diamond Head from Waikiki), this elegant oceanfront hotel has played host to both presidents and princesses as one of Hawaii's very first luxury resorts. The Kahala is flanked by the exclusive Waialae Golf Links and the Pacific Ocean -- surrounding it in a natural tranquillity. Pathways meander out along a walkway with benches tucked into oceanfront nooks for lazy viewing. The oceanfront Chi Fitness Center offers outdoor yoga and Pilates. The reef not far from shore makes the waters here calm enough for young swimmers to try their water wings. You can also sign up for dolphin interactions in the 26,000-square-foot-lagoon. Rooms combine touches of Asia and old Hawaii, with mahogany furniture, teak parquet floors, hand-loomed area rugs, local art, and grass-cloth wall coverings. Culinary buffs should inquire if the Kahala Culinary Academy is in session. Here you can learn everything from cooking basics to party planning in classes taught by master chefs. If you plan to visit the second week of January and love golf, ask for a view of the course so you can have a bird's eye view of the PGA Sony Open from your lanai.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
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Posted by AaronZZ from Faraway on 2/9/07
Not much has changed since Mandarin Oriental stopped managing the Kahala. Service is certainly better now and the staff seem genuinely happier than before. The place is in a bit of a time-warp but we like that aspect and the food has improved too. Rooms are getting a little shabby but are still quite comfy. We stayed a few days at the Hilton for convenience due to some commitments downtown but it was nice to get back here after that experience.A TRUE 5 Star Hotel
Posted by Maureen from Sterling Heights Michigan on 2/5/06
This was not our first stay at the Kahala Mandarin and won't be our last. This is what a 5 star hotel should be. Service was outstanding. We booked for our Anniversary and were met with leis and sinful dessert in our room upon arrival. Hotel shows a bit of wear but I understand is headed for a renovation. Atmosphere of this secluded hideaway is perfect. Hoku's restaurant is a treat. At least twice daily maid service and of course "turn down" at night. Room price is the same as Bellagio/Vegas, but Kahala Mandarin could definately teach the Bellagion a thing or two in every aspect.
INFO
- Address: 5000 Kahala Ave., Kahala, Honolulu, HI, 96816
- Phone: 808/739-8888; 800/367-25285
- Fax: 808/739-8000
- Web site
- Hotel Details: 331 rooms, 33 suites
- In-room: safe, Internet.
- In-hotel: 5 restaurants, room service, bars, children's programs (ages 5-12), pool, gym, spa, beachfront, bicycles, parking (paid), no-smoking rooms. A/C, minibar.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
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