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EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #1572

The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

9,499 guest reviews analysed

Kahala Resort, 5000 Kahala Ave #5000, Honolulu, HI 96816

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

90.8 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 9,499 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com, Trip.com and Priceline.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

  • couples
  • families

About The Kahala Hotel & Resort

The Kahala Hotel & Resort holds the EMPTYJET designation and is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The property is recognised for its quality within the EMPTYJET catalogue.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists The Kahala Hotel & Resort for its Recommend tier and its location in Honolulu, Hawaii. The property meets EMPTYJET standards for inclusion and is notable within the region.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)

Awards & affiliations

  • Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
  • World Travel AwardsWinner · Hawaii's Leading Hotel2025
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • The Leading Hotels of the WorldMember
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

21.2718, -157.7737 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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