Luxury hotels in Kohala Coast

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Kohala Coast. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Fairmont Orchid Waikoloa, United States

  

  Resort. Situated amongst 32 oceanfront acres on the Kohala Coast, the Fairmont Orchid is a spectacular resort offering luxurious accommodation and extensive resort facilities to the discerning traveler. The guest rooms feature air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, an in-room safe, and a writing desk with a chair. The en suite bathroom includes a bathrobe, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and ironing facilities. The Fairmont Orchid’s stunning beachfront location of white sandy beach and aquamarine waters even attracts a family of sea turtles. The resort scenery includes landscaped gardens and gorgeous waterfalls and a 10,000 square foot free form pool. Resort facilities include a wide range of restaurants and bars, 10 tennis courts, 36 holes of golf, and a unique outdoor Hawaiian ‘Spa Without Walls’, which features waterfall massage huts and massage cabanas. A casual dining experience can be found at the Hale Kai Restaurant. The Binchotan sushi at Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar is also available, while the three-day rotating breakfast buffet at Orchid Court is also offered. ‘Anaeho'omalu Beach, or A-Bay, is 9 km away, while Waialea Bay is 10 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $654.

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• 2 Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Waikoloa, United States

  

  Hotel. Located along a white sandy beach on the Kohala Coast, this oceanfront hotel includes a spa, 2 restaurants and 2 golf courses. Kailua-Kona is 40 minutes’ drive away. A flat-screen TV and spacious private terrace are offered in each guest room at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. Tea and coffee-making facilities featuring Kona coffee are provided in each room. The CanoeHouse offers a farm-to-table menu highlighting Hawaiian cuisine. The Bay Terrace is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features salad, sandwiches, sushi and tropical drinks. 2 championship golf courses are located on site. A junior 18-hole golf course designed for children and a children’s golf academy are also available. The Mauna Lani Spa and Salon offers 2 saunas, a meditation pavilion and a watsu pool. Hawaiian-influenced massage therapy, aquatic therapy and body treatments are provided. A lap pool and beach cabanas are available. A fitness centre, tennis courts and bicycles are provided for guest recreation. Cultural activities, including hula dancing and lei making classes are offered. Kona International Airport is 30 minutes’ drive away. Hulihee' Palace is 28 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $1109.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!