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Hotel Information: Set on 32 acres of oceanfront lawns and gardens, this six-story Fairmont has a lofty, marble-floored lobby that opens to a sunset deck overlooking a 10,000-square-foot freeform pool, tropical gardens, and Pauoa Bay. Families and leisure travelers are drawn to the resort for its ocean activities, tennis facilities, and proximity to two 18-hole championship golf courses.
Amenity highlights: Beach activities include snorkeling and sailing aboard a 35-foot traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe (surcharge). A secluded outdoor spa with waterfall cabanas features Hawaiian-inspired treatments (surcharge). Dining options include two restaurants specializing in fresh seafood and regional cuisine, a sushi bar, and a takeout deli. The resort's Tennis Pavilion offers 10 Plexipave courts (surcharge), a pro shop, and professional instruction (surcharge). Complimentary shuttle service within the Mauna Lani Resort is available upon request.
Insider tip: A 25-minute drive from the resort, in the town of Waimea, Parker Ranch is one of the oldest and largest cattle ranches in the United States. Founded in 1847, the ranch covers 175,000 acres. The museum and visitor center traces the history of the Hawaiian cowboy, or paniolo. Visitors can tour the ranch via horseback, wagon, or ATV (surcharge).
Rooms
Spread over two wings and six floors, the 540 guestrooms all feature sliding-glass doors that open to private, furnished lanais. Island decor includes teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents.
Amenities include minibars, high-speed Internet access (surcharges apply for most room categories), in-room safes, and video games (surcharge). Microwaves and refrigerators are available on request (surcharge). Marble bathrooms have double vanities, phones, scales, bathrobes, and separate showers and tubs.
Guests of Fairmont Gold room categories have access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge, including complimentary Continental breakfast, Hawaiian-style afternoon tea service, evening appetizers, and use of a computer and printing services in its business center.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Video-game console
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Lanai
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Multi-line phone
- Voice mail
- Internet access - surcharge
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Microwave (on request)
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service (on request)
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Makeup mirror
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Bathroom scale
- Bathroom telephone
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Smoking rooms
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
Resort staff can assist guests with snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and other water sports; fees apply. Cultural and nature hikes are also available (surcharge). Complimentary water-aerobics classes are held in the resort's 10,000-square-foot freeform pool each morning. Other facilities include a children's wading pool, two outdoor spa tubs, and a fitness center. Guests have access to 10 tennis courts, with a pro shop and instruction available; fees apply.
For a one-time per-person fee, guests may obtain an optional activity pass that includes snorkeling, beach, and kayak equipment; yoga, surfing, and tennis lessons.
The Fairmont Orchid is adjacent to the Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Course, which features two 18-hole, par 72 golf courses with ocean views and green fairways patterned with black lava.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Scuba diving on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
- Swimming on site
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching on site
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Tennis on site
- Running track/path on site
- Basketball on site
- Volleyball on site
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Fishing on site
- Sailing on site
- Kayaking
- Parasailing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Mountain biking nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Bird watching on site
- Playground on site
Property Amenities
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is located next to Pauoa Bay, a 25-minute drive from the town of Waimea and 22 miles from the Kona airport.
An oceanfront restaurant at this resort on the Big Island of Hawaii serves regional cuisine with nightly Hawaiian music and hula shows. Other dining options include a breakfast restaurant, a sushi bar, a Hawaiian cowboy-themed lounge, and a poolside bar.
The resort offers a 10,000-square-foot freeform pool, a sandy children's pool, and two lava-rock spa tubs. Beachside activities include snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, and turtle watching. Spa Without Walls (surcharge) features oceanfront massage cabanas, while a fitness center has cardiovascular equipment and free weights.
The Keiki Aloha children's program (surcharge) provides supervised activities, including arts and crafts, nature walks, and snorkeling. Resort wear, jewelry, and spa products are sold in the resort's boutiques.
This Hawaii Fairmont has 30,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space, with event catering, audiovisual equipment, and high-speed Internet access available (surcharge). A business center provides faxing, copying, shipping, and other services; fees apply. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in the lobby.
- Private beach
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Poolside bar
- Swimming pool - children's
- Spa tub
- Full-service health spa
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Technology helpdesk
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Billiards on site
- Fitness equipment
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop or café
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Self parking
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (valet)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Banquet facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Business center
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Business services
- Computer rental
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Audio-visual equipment
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Number of rooms: 540
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Express check- in
- Number of floors: 6
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Currency exchange
- Tour assistance
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning service
- Picnic area
- Patio
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee in lobby
- Arcade/game room
- Clubhouse
- Pool table on site
- Elevator/lift
- Supervised child care/activities
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Small pets only
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
There are no room charges for children 18 and under when occupying the same room as their parents.
Guests may obtain an optional activity pass that includes snorkeling, beach, and kayak equipment; yoga, surfing, and tennis lessons (one-time surcharge applies).
Pets are permitted (surcharge).
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Self parking: $15 per 24-hour period
- Valet parking: $21 per 24-hour period
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Brown’s Beach House - This open-air oceanfront restaurant features Hawaiian cuisine with fresh local ingredients. Casual lunches include Hawaiian-style crab cakes, linguine with Kauai shrimp, and crab and avocado salad; dinner selections include kiawe-grilled seafood and soft-shell crab. Open for lunch and dinner, with nightly Hawaiian music.
Norio's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Features authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine. An up-close-and-personal culinary experience is offered from a 12-seat sushi bar. With tables overlooking koi ponds, this intimate dinner restaurant features fresh sushi, teriyaki, tempura, and a selection of sakes and wines.
The Orchid Court - This breakfast restaurant serves daily buffets and à la carte items in an open-air setting with tropical garden and waterfall views.
Brown’s Deli - Offering on-the-go snacks, sandwiches, fresh fruit, salads, pastries, and coffee drinks. Open all day.
Luana Lounge - Located near the main lobby, this leisurely and comfortable spot is perfect for relaxing and enjoying tropical libations and delectable pupus (appetizers). Features local Big Island art. Open mid afternoon until late night.
Ocean Bar - Watch endangered sea turtles bask on the shore from this family-friendly, casual restaurant. Serves a broad menu of lunch and dinner favorites, desserts, and cocktails. Open from late morning until late evening.
Kahakai Bar - Cocktails and pupus are served beachside under a Polynesian-style thatched roof. Open from late morning until early evening.
Awards And Affiliations
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, is listed on Travel + Leisure The Best Hotels in the World in January 2008.
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, is also listed on Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels & Resorts in 2008.
Address
1 N Kaniku Drive Kohala
Kamuela, HI 96743
USA
Nearest major airport:
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (Big) Island, HI (KOA-Keahole)
Area:
Kohala Coast - Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States of America
