The Kahala Hotel and Resort
Hotel in Waiʻalae Nui-Country Club
Location Great location — 5 attractions within walking distance
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About
Set in Waiʻalae Nui-Country Club, The Kahala Hotel and Resort is a hotel. The hotel is close to Dolphin Quest and Kahala Beach, about 13.7 km from Kahauiki / Middle Street–Kalihi Transit Center. It holds an official 5-star rating and scores 4.6/5 across 3945 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The hotel service and the ocean views at the Plumeria Grove were impeccable..
Notable stay
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is a luxury hotel on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii. It first opened in 1964 as the Kahala Hilton. Developed as an exclusive retreat away from Waikiki, the resort became a popular destination for celebrities such as Frank Sinatra and Elton John; foreign dignitaries including Queen Elizabeth II, the Reverend Desmond Tutu, and the Dalai Lama; and eight United States presidents. In the mid-1990s, it was renamed the Kahala Mandarin Oriental and was later known simply as The Kahala. The resort has had captive dolphins or porpoises in its private lagoon since its first year of operation. (via Wikipedia)
What guests mention
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Amenities
Location
What's nearby
- Dolphin Quest0.1 km
- Kahala Beach0.1 km
- Waialae Beach0.4 km
- Galleria Provenza1.0 km
- Thukkie Beach1.0 km
- Hunakai Beach1.5 km
Straight-line distances.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) — 16.7 km → all hotels near HNL
- Nearest beach
- Kahala Beach — 0.1 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 27.5 °C in October (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-10-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the right
- Currency
- USD
- Power
- Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to The Kahala Hotel and Resort?
From The Kahala Hotel and Resort, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is around 16.7 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is The Kahala Hotel and Resort from the beach?
The nearest beach, Kahala Beach, is about 0.1 km from The Kahala Hotel and Resort in a straight line.
How is The Kahala Hotel and Resort rated?
The Kahala Hotel and Resort scores 4.6 out of 5 across 3945 guest reviews, and holds an official 5-star rating.
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