Best Hotels in Honolulu: The Island's Most Luxurious Resorts

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The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Price Range: $$$$

10Best Says

Staying at the Kahala Hotel and Resort, nestled in east Oahu's posh neighborhood is like an escape on your Hawaiian vacation getaway. The resort is known for its secluded beaches and its private locale--visiting celebrities and dignitaries are frequent guests. The hotel is also home to six Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Book an adventure through Dolphin Quest in the hotel lobby and you can swim, play and feed these intelligent creatures for an experience you'll never forget. Standard hotel rooms are spacious, boasting 550-square-feet and unobstructed ocean and mountain views. Each of Kahala Hotel and Resort's five restaurants are repeat award-winners.

Address:

5000 Kahala Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

Phone:

+18087398888

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tiffany Hill
Honolulu Local Expert

Best for Beach Hotels Because: The hotel has complimentary shuttles running every 30 minutes going to and from Waikiki, Ala Moana Center and Kahala Mall.
Best for Romantic Hotels Because: Staying at the Kahala Hotel & Resort offers privacy and first rate service.
Recommended as Best Hotels Because: The Kahala Hotel is only a 15-minute drive from Waikiki. Take the hotel's complimentary shuttle to and from Waikiki, Ala Moana Center and Kahala Mall.

EXPERT TIPS BY: Jade Eckardt
Honolulu Local Expert

Best for Family-Friendly Hotels Because: The Kahala Resort is home to a huge array of family friendly things to do as well as a Keiki (kids) Club.