Hawaiian Islands, USA
The Kahala Hotel & Resort is Hawaii’s reigning luxury resort, set on a secluded beach. This legendary hideaway resort is a favorite with presidents, international royalty and celebrities. From the moment guests arrive, they will know that they are truly somewhere special. This luxurious oceanfront resort features 338 rooms and suites, five stylish restaurants and a world-class spa. Guests are welcome to visit leisure facilities, fitness center, lush tropical gardens and the private lagoon with resident dolphins. The Kahala continues to set itself apart with Kahala Chic, rooms and suites designed to provide guests with a true sense of luxury and refinement, and to ensure guest comfort in every way. The beds are a study in super comfort, covered in silky smooth Frette designed Egyptian cotton linens. Everything is a touch of luxe — Frette towels, Floris of London toiletries, chenille robes, state-of-the-art technology with large LCD flat screen televisions and a functional desk with wireless high speed internet connectivity. Prints by early 20th Century French artist Paul Jacoulet and shell designs adorn the rooms’ walls.
The hotel is located in Honolulu’s plush Kahala district, just ten minutes from the world class shopping and entertainment of Waikiki.
The Kahala Spa is an unforgettable experience. Treatment rooms enjoy 50 sqm of space and feature a personal relaxation area, changing area, private shower, and landscaped courtyard of native Hawaiian flora. Fabrics are rich in earthy shades of olive, mustard and walnut, accented by Asian artwork and handmade Hawaiian quilts. The tropical ambience of Hawaii is captured throughout with plantation shutter doors, warm wood flooring, and island-style ceiling fans.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort has a full range of leisure facilities. There are plenty of less strenuous activities too, including the chance to swim with dolphins. For those that love the water, swimming pool and secluded beach are well appointed with everything for a day on the water.
For kids, there’s a whole range of fun and educational things to do at the ever popular Keiki Club. Many of the guests find that a visit to Oahu leaves them curious about Hawaii’s ancient culture. So the hotel provides complimentary classes in the lobby providing the chance to find out more.
As well as on-site shopping arcade, the hotel is just a few minutes from some of the finest malls in Hawaii. The shuttle provides transportation to Waikiki, Ala Moana Shopping Center and Kahala Mall.
Under the direction of Executive Chef Wayne Hirabayashi, the award-winning cuisine at The Kahala Hotel & Resort embraces a diverse blend of trends and cultural influences. Complementing the creative fare, the resort’s five venues each offer their own unique ambiance and style, making for a variety of dining experiences.
Hoku’s at The Kahala Hotel & Resort is heralded for its innovative fusion fare which melds Hawaiian, Asian and European flavors. Hoku’s is consistently ranked as one of Hawaii′s best restaurants. With a twist on contemporary Island cuisine Hoku’s returns to the basics and revamps the classics. The menu has been expanded to include an exotic variety of new dishes, such as Pan Seared Halibut (avocado crust, kamuela tomato and Maui onion salad, pomegranate reduction), Maine Lobster Tempura (sauteed vegetables, chili mint sauce) and Salt-Crusted Colorado Rack of Lamb Carved Table-Side (baby zucchini, sunburst squash, and rosemary jus). Hoku’s has a breathtaking beachside setting with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from every table in the multi-level dining room.
On the edge of the white sands of Kahala, the oceanside Plumeria Beach House is an open-air, all day dining restaurant. The restaurant is bathed in warm, natural earth tones reminiscent of a comfortable island home, with indoor and outdoor terraces taking full advantage of breezy trade winds. It’s an ideal choice for casual dining, quiet meetings and cocktails at sunset, like the famous Mai Tai and Mango Madness or the popular Lava Flow. The expanded a la carte menu features signature items such as The Kahala Burger using certified Angus ground beef with a fried egg, white cheddar cheese, and guacamole.
The romantic ambience of old Hawaii can be experienced at Veranda, a perfect meeting place for afternoon tea or cocktails with live jazz entertainment in the evening. Designed in classic plantation style, The Veranda takes patrons back to another time when life was more leisurely and meeting with friends for tea and conversation was a daily affair. The comfortable lounge overlooks the Dolphin Lagoon with a choice of both indoor and al fresco seating. Afternoon Tea is a tradition, after a day out discovering Oahu.
With a direct view of the Pacific Ocean, Seaside Grill is perfect for lunch after a relaxing morning at the pool, a swim with the Dolphins, beach activities or a shopping excursion to Waikiki. Lunch is served at beachside tables, with views of the ocean and beach activity. Menus include fresh bounty from local waters, sandwiches and salads, hamburgers and delectable desserts, all served with refreshing drinks from the poolside bar. Seaside Grill is available in the evening for private functions and special celebrations.
The ambience of Tokyo-Tokyo symbolizes peace and harmony, while the menu seamlessly blends global inspirations with Japanese traditions. Tokyo-Tokyo selects the highest quality ingredients in their dishes such as the best Koshihikari rice, garden fresh produce from Oahu, Hawaii, and Wagyu beef directly imported from Japan, the highest grade beef the country has to offer.