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Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

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Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

Hotel · Beachfront · Kohala Coast, Big Island

4.6/5
Guest Rating
3681
Reviews
Kohala Coast, Big Island
$$$$$
Price Range

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Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

The HawaiiGuide Read: Our best-all-around call on the Kohala Coast: polished enough for a milestone trip, genuinely friendly to kids, with a protected snorkel lagoon that turns first-time snorkelers into converts by lunch. Ratings around 4.6 across more than 3,500 reviews put it in the island's top quarter, and the spread of who leaves those reviews — honeymooners, grandparents, families — is the property's real signature.

Best for: multigenerational trips and anyone who wants luxury without an adults-only or kids-everywhere skew. Skip it if: you want the singular best beach on the coast — that's Hāpuna, a few minutes north.

Our read: the safest excellent choice on the Gold Coast. How the resorts line up: our Kohala guide.

How we write these: we look at the performance data across the whole spectrum of Hawaii properties — guest ratings, review patterns, location, value — and tell you our honest findings. Some booking links earn us a commission at no cost to you; the read itself isn't for sale.

Highlights

Pool
Hot tub
Spa
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

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Access & parking

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parkingWheelchair-accessible entrance
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Amenities

PoolHot tubSpaRestaurantAir conditioningGym
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Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (free)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • Beach bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Breakfast (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Family friendly

  • Supervised childcare/activities

Conveniences

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designer stores
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Room Types

Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Sleeps 3· 510 sq ft
Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4· 510 sq ft
Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed
Sleeps 4· 1020 sq ft

Policies

Check-in: 4:00 PM · Check-out: 11:00 AM

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Minimum Check-in Age: 18
  • Resort Fee: USD 55 per night

Location

Kohala Coast, Big Island

1 N Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, USA

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