Fairmont Orchid Hawaii, Kamuela Details

Property Name: Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
Hotel Chain Name: Fairmont Hotels
Address: 1 N Kaniku Drive Kohala
Number of Rooms: 540
Number of Floors: 6
Longitude & Latitude: -155.85, 19.97
Room Types Available: Deluxe Ocean View, Deluxe Ocen View w/Breakfast, One Bedroom OceanFront Suite, One Bedroom OceanFront Suite w/Breakfast, Partial Ocean View
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 153

Weekday Room Price Range: $230 to $643
Weekend Room Price Range: $230 to $643
Promotions: Room type: Fairmont Gold Ocean View :: Early Booking Bonus - Save 30% on your hotel stay + Continental Breakfast, Free High-Speed Internet on 06/24/2012

Star Rating: 4.5
Average Review Rating: 4.69
Number of Customer Reviews: 123
First Customer Review Date: 11/15/2007
Last Customer Review Date: 04/30/2012

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Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

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Expert Tip
Every afternoon at the property, Green Sea Turtles emerge from the waters and onto the shoreline to bask in the tropical sun. Guests may encounter the turtles while snorkeling offshore.
Spa information

The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii's Spa Without Walls offers a diverse menu of more than 45 treatments and therapies. Spa offerings fuse the Big Island's natural ingredients with indigenous healing methods, some of which were used by ancient Hawaiian healers. Guests can pamper themselves with spa services offered in oceanfront, waterfall, or indoor locations.

Recreation

Resort staff can assist guests with snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and other water sports; fees apply. Cultural and nature hikes are also available (surcharge). Complimentary water-aerobics classes are held in the resort's 10,000-square-foot freeform pool each morning. Other facilities include two outdoor spa tubs, and a fitness center. Guests have access to 10 tennis courts, with a pro shop and instruction available; fees apply.

For a one-time per-person fee, guests may obtain an optional activity pass that includes snorkeling, beach, and kayak equipment; yoga, surfing, and tennis lessons.

The Fairmont Orchid is adjacent to the Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Course, which features two 18-hole, par 72 golf courses with ocean views and green fairways patterned with black lava.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Basketball on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Bird watching on site
  • Complimentary bicycles on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Personal watercraft
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Playground on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Running track/path on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Snorkeling on site
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Whale-watching on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • A short guide to Kohala Coast - Waikoloa

    Luxury resorts, sprawling golf courses, and white sands line the Kohala Coast – Waikoloa. Hawaii’s sunniest coast is a must-go for beachgoers. It is also known as the cradle to King Kamehameha, Hawaii’s greatest king. His influence can be seen at the nearby Pu’ukohola Heiau National Historic Site, where visitors can see the temple of war he built before unifying the Hawaiian Islands.

    Awards

    A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified
    This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through Hawaii Green Business Program thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.

  • The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is listed in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay and the 2010 Travel + Leisure 500.
  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.
  • Accessibility Features

    **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Self parking fee: USD 17 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 22 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in business center: USD 20 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in all public areas: USD 14.50 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: USD 14.50 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 14.50 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.50 per day (rates may vary)

  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Services
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Security guard
  • Self parking
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Supervised child care/activities
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Arcade/game room
  • ATM/banking
  • Beauty services
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express Check-In
  • Express Check-Out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Full-service health spa
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service
  • Secure parking
  • Valet parking
  • Business & Event
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Computer rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Technology helpdesk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • General
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Barbecue grill(s);
  • Billiards on site;
  • Clubhouse;
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of floors: 6;
  • Number of rooms: 540;
  • Patio;
  • Picnic area;
  • Poolside bar;
  • Pool table on site;
  • Private beach;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Shopping on site;
  • Swimming pool - children's;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor;
  • Tennis on site
  • Check-In time starts at
    Check-Out time is
    Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
    Small pets only

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Know before you go
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

  • Thanksgiving Special - $100 Resort Credit

    Book a minimum 3-night stay over the dates of Nov 22 - 30, 2009 and receive a $100 resort credit during your stay.
    Offer applies to any bookings in any room categories with a 3-night minimum stay overlapping the dates of Nov 22 - 30, 2009.
    Location

    The Fairmont Orchid in Kamuela, Hawaii, is poised on 32 tropical acres along the sunny Kohala Coast on Hawaii's Big Island. Adjacent to the Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Course, this oceanfront property is one-half mile from the Puako Petroglyph Archeological Preserve. Complimentary shuttle service within the resort is available upon request.

    Hotel Rooms

    The 540 Hotel Rooms feature crown molding, teak-wood furnishings, upholstered armchairs and decor in tones of khaki, saffron yellow and pale jade. Sliding-glass doors open to private furnished lanais with ocean or garden views. Bathrooms feature dual marble vanities, complimentary toiletries, bathrobes, phones and separate showers and bathtubs. Hotel Rooms feature LCD cable televisions with pay movies.

    Hotel Features

    Hawaiian music accompanies the Hawaiian cuisine served at Brown's Beach House, featuring locally grown produce, mainland meats, and island seafood. The Orchid Court provides al fresco, buffet-style breakfasts and a la carte selections, while Norio's Sushi Bar & Restaurant boasts a menu featuring tempura, fresh sushi and teriyaki. Oceanfront massage cabanas and waterfall massage houses are hosted at Spa Without Walls, where pampering services include the Big Island Coffee & Vanilla Exfoliation Treatment and the Lomilomi Massage. A 36-hole championship golf course is featured at the Francis H. I'i Brown golf course, while 10 tennis courts reside at the property's Vic Braden Tennis College. A fitness center contains free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Kayaking, surfing and snorkeling are available on site, with additional amenities including two lava-rock spa tubs, and a 10,000-foot oceanfront pool. Children's activities include the Keiki Aloha program, offering nature walks, snorkeling and arts and crafts activities for a fee.

    Kids Eat Free

    Book a stay in any room category and meals for children under five are complimentary and meals for children, five to 12, receive a 50-percent discount when accompanied with a paying adult. This offer is valid on all room categories.
    Dining at Fairmont Orchid Hawaii


    Brown’s Beach House - This open-air oceanfront restaurant features Hawaiian cuisine with fresh local ingredients. Casual lunches include Hawaiian-style crab cakes, linguine with Kauai shrimp, and crab and avocado salad; dinner selections include kiawe-grilled seafood and soft-shell crab. Open for lunch and dinner, with nightly Hawaiian music.


    Norio's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Features authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine. An up-close-and-personal culinary experience is offered from a 12-seat sushi bar. With tables overlooking koi ponds, this intimate dinner restaurant features fresh sushi, teriyaki, tempura, and a selection of sakes and wines.


    The Orchid Court - This breakfast restaurant serves daily buffets and à la carte items in an open-air setting with tropical garden and waterfall views.


    Brown’s Deli - Offering on-the-go snacks, sandwiches, fresh fruit, salads, pastries, and coffee drinks. Open all day.


    Luana Lounge - Located near the main lobby, this leisurely and comfortable spot is perfect for relaxing and enjoying tropical libations and delectable pupus (appetizers). Features local Big Island art. Open mid afternoon until late night. Ocean Bar - Watch endangered sea turtles bask on the shore from this family-friendly, casual restaurant. Serves a broad menu of lunch and dinner favorites, desserts, and cocktails. Open from late morning until late evening.


    Kahakai Bar - Cocktails and pupus are served beachside under a Polynesian-style thatched roof. Open from late morning until early evening.



    Dining at Fairmont Orchid Hawaii


    Brown’s Beach House - This open-air oceanfront restaurant features Hawaiian cuisine with fresh local ingredients. Casual lunches include Hawaiian-style crab cakes, linguine with Kauai shrimp, and crab and avocado salad; dinner selections include kiawe-grilled seafood and soft-shell crab. Open for lunch and dinner, with nightly Hawaiian music.


    Norio's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Features authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine. An up-close-and-personal culinary experience is offered from a 12-seat sushi bar. With tables overlooking koi ponds, this intimate dinner restaurant features fresh sushi, teriyaki, tempura, and a selection of sakes and wines.


    The Orchid Court - This breakfast restaurant serves daily buffets and à la carte items in an open-air setting with tropical garden and waterfall views.


    Brown’s Deli - Offering on-the-go snacks, sandwiches, fresh fruit, salads, pastries, and coffee drinks. Open all day.


    Luana Lounge - Located near the main lobby, this leisurely and comfortable spot is perfect for relaxing and enjoying tropical libations and delectable pupus (appetizers). Features local Big Island art. Open mid afternoon until late night.



    Ocean Bar - Watch endangered sea turtles bask on the shore from this family-friendly, casual restaurant. Serves a broad menu of lunch and dinner favorites, desserts, and cocktails. Open from late morning until late evening.


    Kahakai Bar - Cocktails and pupus are served beachside under a Polynesian-style thatched roof. Open from late morning until early evening.




    A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified

    This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through Hawaii Green Business Program thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property’s claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.
  • The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is listed in the 2008 Travel + Leisure 500.

  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.
  • Ocean Bar
    - Watch endangered sea turtles bask on the shore from this family-friendly, casual restaurant. Serves a broad menu of lunch and dinner favorites, desserts, and cocktails. Open from late morning until late evening.
    Brown’s Beach House
    - This open-air oceanfront restaurant features Hawaiian cuisine with fresh local ingredients. Casual lunches include Hawaiian-style crab cakes, linguine with Kauai shrimp, and crab and avocado salad; dinner selections include kiawe-grilled seafood and soft-shell crab. Open for lunch and dinner, with nightly Hawaiian music.
    The Orchid Court
    - This breakfast restaurant serves daily buffets and à la carte items in an open-air setting with tropical garden and waterfall views.
    Brown’s Deli
    - Offering on-the-go snacks, sandwiches, fresh fruit, salads, pastries, and coffee drinks. Open all day.
    Luana Lounge
    - Located near the main lobby, this leisurely and comfortable spot is perfect for relaxing and enjoying tropical libations and delectable pupus (appetizers). Features local Big Island art. Open mid afternoon until late night.
    Norio's Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
    - Features authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine. An up-close-and-personal culinary experience is offered from a 12-seat sushi bar. With tables overlooking koi ponds, this intimate dinner restaurant features fresh sushi, teriyaki, tempura, and a selection of sakes and wines.
    Kahakai Bar
    - Cocktails and pupus are served beachside under a Polynesian-style thatched roof. Open from late morning until early evening.