The Kahala Hotel & Resort

Location
This beach hotel is located about a 15-minute drive from the tourist hotspots, and it is a half-hour walk to the center of Honolulu. Its setting is especially ideal for parents with children.

Facilities
Guests have a choice of 31 suites, 202 single rooms and 110 double rooms located in a 10-story main building and a 2-story auxiliary building. The 24-hour reception desk makes arrival and departure effortless. Services and facilities include a safe, a currency exchange service, a newspaper stand, a hairdresser, a conference room and a business center. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on vacation. An elevator and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the parking lot (for a fee). Services include a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle rental service (for a fee) to explore the surrounding area.

Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a CD player, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a whirlpool bath. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided. Guests can also reserve wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 283 non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
The freshwater pool complex (for a fee) includes heated outdoor pools and a children's area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Guests can relax and enjoy the outdoor lounge chairs and umbrellas provided. The hotel offers a variety of outdoor sports, including golf. For a fee, guests can also enjoy cycling/mountain biking and tennis. A gym and yoga or, for a fee, aerobics, are among the sports and recreation options available. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna and a steam bath. Subject to charge: massage treatments. A kids' club and live music round out the entertainment options.

Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room and a bar. Guests can indulge their palates at 4 restaurants (non-smoking, air conditioning and high chairs). A fortifying breakfast is served daily.

Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.