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1 North Kaniku Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States, 96743

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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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room Oceanfront View
Max:
2 persons
530 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Fairmont Gold Premium Queen Room Ocean View
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2 persons
530 sq. feet 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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Luxury King Suite Ocean View
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2 persons
1475 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Transportation and Accessibility

Transportation options

City Centre
Waikoloa 4.5 mi
Airports
Waimea-Kohala (MUE) 20.8 mi
Kona International (KOA) 22.9 mi

Facilities

This grand hotel provides facilities designed for comfort and memorable stays.

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
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Location

1 North Kaniku Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States, 96743
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1 North Kaniku Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States, 96743
Nearby
Holoholokai Beach Park Mauna Lani Resort
Puako Petroglyph Archaeological Preserve
1300 ft
Restaurants
Brown's Beach House
200 ft
1 N Kaniku Dr Kohala Coast
Binchotan Bar & Grill
100 ft
1 N Kaniku Dr
Luana Lounge
300 ft
1 N Kaniku Dr Fairmont Orchid
The Orchid Court
300 ft
The Fairmont Orchid

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
8.8
8.8/10 based on 143 reviews
Martin
United Kingdom, January  2024
8.2/10

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.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms make you feel at home, being clean, cozy, and quiet. The bed is comfortable, though the bathroom walls could use attention for mold.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing, with a clear focus on enhancing the guest experience.
Location
8.0
The location is wonderful for exploring, easy access to beautiful beaches and attractions. Some limitations due to surrounding lava reefs.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience offers a variety of options, including well-regarded restaurants, but some items lack presentation quality.
Facilities
9.0
The resort facilities cater to various needs and enhance the overall stay experience.
Aaron
United States, October  2023
8.6/10

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.

Rooms
9.0
The garden view suite was large, spacious, and brightened up beautifully as soon as the sun rose. All our shower items were provided to our 2 rooms.
Service
9.0
The service was exceptional, extending from the restaurants to the pool and beach staff, and even encounters with the restaurant manager in the hall.
Location
10.0
The location was absolutely stunning, offering great opportunities for snorkeling and ample space for sunbathing.
Dining
7.0
The onsite dining experience had its ups and downs. While one late evening room service order fell short, the outside patio restaurant was delightful.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and offered everything we needed during our stay.
Benjamin
United States, July  2023
7.4/10

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.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms on the 5th floor facing the pool and ocean were excellent. Equipped enough for a pleasant stay.
Service
9.0
The staff at Hale Kai, Orchid Court, and throughout the resort were nice and always helpful with any excursions or services needed.
Location
7.0
The location provided access to a nice beach with some restrictions due to lava reefs. Varied options for water activities available nearby.
Dining
6.0
The dining options were plentiful but could improve in taste and efficiency, especially considering the beautiful surroundings.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities offered a mix of options, with room for enhancement in some areas to match the beautiful surroundings.
Jimmy
United States, May  2023
7.8/10

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.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious and equipped to a very high standard. The ocean view was not as straightforward as expected, requiring leaning out on the balcony to see it.
Service
5.0
The staff were incredibly friendly and worked hard to provide exceptional service. However, the service experienced was the worst I have encountered.
Location
9.0
The location was fantastic with amazing pools and fantastic beach surroundings. Dining options were mostly good, although the breakfast buffet lacked variety and became repetitive.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was exceptional, offering delicious and varied options throughout the stay. However, there was a downside of lacking the usage of beautiful views and experiencing overcrowding.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were well-kept and gorgeous, ensuring a pleasure to walk around.
gorgeous location
overcrowded dining
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