The Kahala Hotel And Resort, Honolulu

The Kahala Hotel And Resort - A 5-star luxury beachfront resort with dolphin lagoon and award-winning dining

Located in Honolulu's exclusive Kahala district, this 5-star resort features elegant guest rooms starting at 550 square feet with panoramic views of the white-sand beach, dolphin lagoon, or Koolau Mountains. The property includes a natural water lagoon housing Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins where guests can interact with these marine mammals. Dining options encompass Plumeria Beach House for all-day open-air dining, Hoku's fine dining restaurant serving global Hawaiian cuisine, Seaside Grill for poolside casual fare, The Veranda for afternoon tea and cocktails, and Arancino for Italian cuisine. The resort offers nine private spa treatment suites, each with personal relaxation areas, showers, and deep soak tubs. A complimentary shuttle service transports guests to Waikiki and Ala Moana Shopping Center, while the Diamond Head Summit Trail is 1.5 miles away. Business amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, a business center with printing services, and meeting facilities for up to 450 guests. The Kahala Hotel And Resort provides family services such as the Keiki Club with daily activities, babysitting services through Aloha Sitters, and complimentary bicycle rentals for up to three hours.

Pros

Private natural water lagoon with Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins for guest interactions

Nine spa treatment suites each with personal relaxation areas and deep soak tubs

Multiple dining venues including award-winning Hoku's and open-air Plumeria Beach House

Complimentary shuttle service to Waikiki and Ala Moana Shopping Center

550-square-foot minimum room size with panoramic ocean or mountain views

Cons

The beachfront area is public land accessible to non-guests

Daily self-parking or valet parking costs $50