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The Kahala Hotel & Resort (Kāhala)

Where to stay (hotels)OʻahuChecked Oct. 29, 2026

A quiet, classic beachfront resort past Diamond Head, about 10 minutes from Waikīkī, with a dolphin lagoon and no resort fee. It ranks in the top 10 of both Hawaiʻi Magazine's 2026 and Condé Nast's 2025 readers' lists. Starting rates around $446.

Area: Kāhala, on the far side of Diamond Head; about 10 minutes from Waikīkī.
From the airport: about 30 minutes by car.
Price: upper upscale; starting rates around $446 a night; no resort fee.
Ratings: No. 7 Best Hotel, Hawaiʻi Magazine Readers' Choice 2026; No. 3 Hawaiʻi hotel, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice 2025.
Highlights: dolphin lagoon, free surf and paddleboard lessons, Hoku's restaurant, calm beach.
Website: kahalaresort.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: Hawaiʻi Magazine: 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, all islands · Aloha State Daily: Hawaiʻi hotels in Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice · The Points Guy: best Oʻahu hotels (updated Jan. 15, 2026)

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

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