The Kahala Hotel & Resort

The hotel, beach, and rooms are all beautiful. The hotel faces the beach on one side and a golf course on the other, both offering stunning views. I tried the buffet; it was a bit pricey but tasted good. My mom really enjoyed it.

Hygiene: Excellent. The entire place was very clean and tidy, with no trash or dust, and no unpleasant smells – everywhere smelled fresh. The gym was also clean. The only minor issue was the pool, which could get a bit noisy and messy due to the crowd. Ambiance: Fantastic. The rooms themselves were impeccable, all over 50 square meters, with mostly identical layouts, just differing in their specific location. They had everything you could ask for: a bathtub, shower, two sinks, two wardrobes, a dressing table, and a balcony with a view. A special mention for the bathtub – it filled up incredibly fast, less than five minutes, which is the quickest I've ever seen. The decor was very sophisticated, with high-quality materials that gave it a timeless feel, yet it was maintained beautifully, which was very impressive. Service: Excellent. The doormen were highly efficient at opening car doors and handling luggage. The check-in experience at the front desk was great; the staff's attitude was impeccable, they were very professional, didn't strictly adhere to every rule, and were very generous and welcoming. If a room was available, they arranged immediate check-in. Any requests were handled with high efficiency; for example, beach chairs were brought and set up quickly, and anything needed was brought to the room promptly. They even helped close the curtains, making us feel truly at home. Facilities: Outstanding. The decor is very distinctive and rich in character. It has all the amenities expected of a five-star hotel. As one of Hawaii's top three luxury hotel resorts, it boasts a quiet private beach and a golf course, plus its own dolphin lagoon where you can experience close interaction with dolphins. There are four restaurants, a well-equipped gym with fruit and lemon-coconut water, and well-appointed restrooms. There are also many century-old decorations and various shops, all selling co-branded hotel merchandise, which is quite rare and unique. Overall, this hotel is absolutely worth a special trip. All aspects were flawless. What truly stands out is its century-old heritage and expansive space, yet it shows no signs of age and is meticulously maintained. I personally love this feeling of historical charm. Highly recommended.

Although I came for the limited edition Hello Kitty, the hotel itself was excellent. There's a dolphin interaction program at 11 am (for a fee). The beach quality isn't as good as Waikiki's, but the upside is that it's not crowded. Valet parking was very convenient; no extra parking fees were charged on the bill, just the tip.

The hotel is beautiful and the location isn't too out of the way.

The hotel is fantastic! It has its own private beach and offers a dolphin swim experience, though you need to book that in advance. The scenery is absolutely stunning, and the rooms are spacious with a great wet/dry separation in the bathroom. Be aware that hotel parking is not free and can be quite expensive.

The environment was okay, but the service was terrible. When checking out, I had a lot of luggage, and not a single staff member helped me with a taxi. The hotel started construction early in the morning with various ear-splitting saw noises, which was incredibly annoying! Good thing I only booked one night, otherwise I would have lost it.

Facilities: Well-equipped Cleanliness: Spotless Ambiance: Excellent

Extremely comfortable and sunny.