travel42 Hotel Review: The Kahala Hotel & Resort

The Kahala Hotel & Resort travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

For demanding travelers who prefer a little distance from the action, this is the place. Located in a posh residential area amid sprawling beachfront mansions, luxury condos and Honolulu's most exclusive golf courses, a 15-minute drive or free shuttle from Waikiki, this sits on a beautiful beach and tends to guests with a prized chef and a pampering staff.

The hotel has gone through a number of transformations since its debut in the 1960s. Once a Mandarin...