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Fairmont Orchid (Kohala Coast)

Where to stay (hotels)Hawaiʻi IslandChecked Oct. 29, 2026

The No. 1 resort in Hawaiʻi in Condé Nast Traveler's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards, and No. 10 in Hawaiʻi Magazine's 2026 poll. An oceanfront resort on 32 acres at Mauna Lani with a huge pool, a sheltered beach lagoon and the Spa Without Walls.

Area: Mauna Lani, South Kohala; about 30 minutes north of the Kona airport.
Price: upscale to luxury; expect a daily resort fee.
Ratings: No. 1 Hawaiʻi resort, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice 2025; No. 10 Best Hotel, Hawaiʻi Magazine Readers' Choice 2026.
Highlights: 10,000-square-foot pool, calm swimming beach, Spa Without Walls, Brown's Beach House restaurant, golf next door.
Website: fairmont.com
Rates change by season and demand; check the hotel's own site for current prices and any resort fee.

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Sources: Aloha State Daily: Hawaiʻi hotels in Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice · Hawaiʻi Magazine: 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, all islands · Hawaiʻi Magazine: best hotels on Hawaiʻi Island

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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