Delegates at the Kahala Hotel & Resort enjoy all the elements of a classic Hawaiian holiday, from pool to palms to dolphin encounters in the clear blue Pacific water. At the same time they recognize the sophistication that instantly put the hotel on the world's map when it opened in 1964 and NBC booked the entire hotel for a meeting. The company brought in a bevy of Hollywood stars, and the rest is history—made by everyone from Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball to Queen Elizabeth II, the Dalai Lama, Michelle Pfeiffer, and the Rolling Stones.
The discreet Honolulu locale and heartfelt hospitality remain unchanged. Yet continual updates keep the hotel at the forefront of luxury standards, from its world-class spa to its world-class restaurants. Guests live in 312 rooms and 31 suites appointed in “Kahala Chic” style, including wireless Internet access. A state-of-the-art business center backs 12,330 square feet of flexible meeting space: the Maile Ballroom for up to 450, the Waialae Room for up to 120, the Kainoa I Room for up to 20, and the Kainoa II Boardroom for up to 12.
The staff easily arranges for creative theme breaks and outside functions as well. Popular spouse programs include visits to the Bishop Museum, Pearl Harbor, and walking tours of Waikiki.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
3.9
Arrival Experience:
4.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.5
Accommodations:
3.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
3.0
Food & Beverage:
4.0
Conference Services Staff:
4.5
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Recommendation to Planners:
Arrival was slightly confusing and lengthy, though friendly. Accommodations were just okay-courtyard rooms overlook the porte cochere and many rooms have no lanai. Small pool and not much in the way of activities other than some kayaks. Difficult to get onto adjacent private golf course. Sushi restaurant also overlooks porte cochere, separated only by a screen of potted trees.
Overall Rating: 3.9/5
Corporate Planner
Your property is absolutely gorgeous and the service was some of the best I've experienced—ever!
Donna V.
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3.9
2 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.0
Accommodations:
3.0
Food & Beverage:
4.0
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
4.5
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.5
Activity or Recreation Options:
3.0
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Kahala O Ke Kai
63
13.7 x 4.6
2
675
45 x 15
8
N/A
N/A
40
50
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Kainoa Room I
39
5.8 x 6.7
3
415
19 x 22
10
16
20
N/A
20
16
18
14
N/A
Kainoa Room II
39
5.8 x 6.7
3
415
19 x 22
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
Koko Head Lawn
743
12 x 30
N/A
8,000
40 x 100
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
350
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Koko Head Lawn
743
12 x 30
N/A
8,000
40 x 100
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
350
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maile Ballroom
483
13.1 x 36.6
3
5,200
43 x 120
10
260
400
300
450
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maile Ballroom Including Foyer
818
21.9 x 36
3
8,800
73 x 120
10
340
500
450
600
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maile Ballroom Koko Head Section
158
13.1 x 12.2
3
1,700
43 x 40
10
80
130
80
150
30
32
40
N/A
Maile Ballroom Makai Section
167
13.7 x 12.2
3
1,800
45 x 40
10
80
130
80
150
30
32
40
N/A
Maile Ballroom Mauka Section
158
13.1 x 12.2
3
1,700
43 x 40
10
80
130
80
150
30
32
40
N/A
Maile Foyer
334
9 x 12
3
3,600
30x40
10
140
200
150
250
50
40
50
N/A
Waialae Ballroom
251
12.8 x 19.5
3
2,700
42 x 64
10
100
120
180
220
48
48
56
N/A
Waterfall (Outdoors)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
40
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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