Fairmont Orchid, Waikoloa
About the Hotel
Fairmont Orchid - A luxury oceanfront resort with a protected lagoon, award-winning spa, and championship golf course
Fairmont Orchid occupies 32 oceanfront acres on the Kohala Coast, featuring a protected lagoon for swimming and snorkeling alongside Hawaiian sea turtles. The 540 guest rooms and suites offer private lanais with tropical garden, partial ocean, or oceanfront views, while Fairmont Gold accommodations provide exclusive lounge access and personalized service. Resort amenities include the 10000-square-foot oceanfront pool, award-winning Spa Without Walls with waterfall massage huts and oceanfront cabanas, and the 36-hole championship Mauna Lani Golf Course. Six restaurants serve diverse cuisines: Brown's Beach House offers AAA Four Diamond Hawaiian regional cuisine, Binchotan Bar & Grill features Japanese robatayaki grilling, Hale Kai provides casual oceanfront dining, and Brown's Deli serves breakfast and lunch items. The Hui Holokai Beach Club conducts weekly petroglyph hikes through the Puako Petroglyph Archaeological District and cultural activities including outrigger canoe excursions. Meeting facilities encompass 32000 square feet of indoor space and 76000 square feet of outdoor function areas, including a ramped amphitheater. The resort is located 21.5 miles from Waimea-Kohala Airport and adjacent to the Mauna Lani Resort, with Genesis Gallery 2.5 miles away and Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve 0.5 miles from the property.
Pros
Protected lagoon with snorkeling alongside Hawaiian sea turtles
Weekly guided petroglyph hikes through Hawaii Island's largest field
Six restaurants including AAA Four Diamond Brown's Beach House
10000-square-foot oceanfront pool and outdoor Spa Without Walls
Exclusive Fairmont Gold lounge with panoramic ocean views
Cons
The resort's expansive 32-acre size requires considerable walking between facilities
Located 21.5 miles from Waimea-Kohala Airport, requiring transportation arrangements
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Transportation and Accessibility
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel gives a cozy and quiet vibe, perfect for a good night's sleep. The rooms, while on the small side, offer a comfortable bed. However, some maintenance issues could be addressed considering the price range. The service truly focuses on guest satisfaction, making for a warm and welcoming experience. The location offers great accessibility to various attractions, despite some limitations. The dining options are varied and satisfying. Overall, Fairmont Orchid provides a relaxing escape but with small room-related improvements to be made.
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The garden view suite was large, spacious, and brightened up beautifully as soon as the sun rose. All our shower items were provided, adding a nice touch to our 2 rooms. The service was exceptional, from the restaurants to the pool and beach staff, even encounters with the restaurant manager in the hall. The location was absolutely stunning, offering great opportunities for snorkeling and plenty of space for sunbathing. The onsite dining was a mixed experience, with one late evening room service order being underwhelming, although the outside patio restaurant was delightful. Overall, a beautiful property with some small areas for improvement.
My stay at the Kohala Tower was excellent overall. The rooms were equipped and comfortable, with beautiful ocean views from the balconies, despite the extra charge. The service was warm and welcoming, making every aspect of my stay enjoyable. The location offered both crowded and serene spots, with easy access to beach and pool amenities. Dining options were varied, although some improvements could be made to enhance the experience.
The hotel offers spacious rooms equipped to a very high standard. There was a slight delay in room readiness until 4 pm, in line with their guaranteed check-in time. Although advertised as ocean view, you had to lean out on the balcony to catch a glimpse of the ocean. The room itself was fairly large with a lovely, well-appointed bathroom.