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The Kahala Hotel & Resort vs Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows and The Kahala Hotel & Resort are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, The Kahala Hotel & Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows. The Kahala Hotel & Resort scores 93 with endorsements from 14 publications including The Telegraph, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
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5000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96816
From $312 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge
"Set on a sheltered beach just a ten-minute drive from Waikiki... You really never need to leave the property."
Jetsetter
"The Kahala Hotel & Resort sits just 10 minutes from the bustle of Waikiki but feels like a serene self-contained oasis."
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Or you can choose to just laze in a cabana off by the calm water.
Fodor's
"Hidden away in the upscale residential neighborhood of Kahala... one of Hawaii's very first luxury resorts."
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If you're a golf fan visiting the second week of January, ask for a room overlooking the course for a bird's-eye view of the PGA Sony Open from your lanai.
DK Eyewitness
"On a great swimming beach and close to plenty of golf, this resort is perhaps best known for its lagoon, where guests can mix with bottlenose dolphins through the Dolphin Encounters program."
Star Service
"Service is equally commendable, yet the creatively fashioned digs here are among the loveliest in the islands, competing even with the units at Four Seasons' sibs on Lanai and the Big Island. "
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Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
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68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
From $328 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter
"Big resort perks with a small resort heart, including two golf courses, a turtle sanctuary and a Hawaiian-inspired spa."
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Frommer's
"After a $30-million renovation that wrapped up in late 2013, the posh guest rooms once again gleam with understated elegance."
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Gayot
"Even if you weren't familiar with this hotel's longstanding reputation for quality service and unforgettable surroundings, you'd be impressed the minute you walked through the door."
Oyster
Luxury
"This beautiful luxury beach resort on the Kohala Coast is chock-full of excellent features: top-rated dining, golfing, tennis, fitness training, and spa experiences."
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DK Eyewitness
"The rooms here are large and all but 27 have ocean views. Every room has a lānai (veranda), air-conditioning, robes, coffee, and other high-end touches."
