The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii One North Kaniku Drive
Kohala Coast, Big Island, HI 96743 Nightly Rates(549.00 - 629.00)4 Star
Property Description
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is situated beachfront on the northwestern coast in Mauna Lani resort area of the "Big Island" of Hawaii.
Amenities
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Beach
Barber/Beauty Shop
Business Center
Coffee Maker in Room
Concierge
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Express Checkout
Fishing
Golf
Hairdryers Available
Mini Bar
Modem Lines in Room
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Pool
Parking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Shops/Commercial Services
Fitness Center or Spa
Tennis
Television with Cable
Laundry/Valet Services
VIP Rooms/Services
Room Information
Fairmont Room:
Fairmont Rooms are spacious accommodations which offer a private lanai with a view of the gardens. Bed Type: one King, two Queen or two Double beds Size: 522 sq. ft. View: Garden view
Ocean View Room:
Ocean View Rooms are spacious accommodations offering a private lanai. There is a partial angled ocean view from the room and the lanai. Bed Type: one King, two Queen or two Double beds Size: 522 sq. ft. View: Partial or angled ocean view from inside the room and the lanai
Miscellaneous Information
American Dollars is the native currency
Check in time is 4pm
Check out time is 12pm
Time Zone is Hawaii Standard Time
Opened in 1991
Renovated in On-going upgrading to soft goods in rooms and suites-Carpets in all public areas are new as of December 2002
538 rooms
0 suites
6 floors
Directions
Location: Located a 30-minute drive from the Kona/Keahole International Airport. Only 40 minutes to the quaint town of Kona where guests can find shopping and nightlife.
Airport: Kona/Keahole Airport 20 miles Southwest
Contact hotel to discuss airport transportation options and driving directions in the area.
Restaurant Information
The Orchid Court:
The Orchid Court serves the best breakfast on the island, offering a sumptuous buffet daily and a tempting selection of à la carte items from the menu, perfect for the dawn patrol or late risers alike. The Orchid Court offers both indoor and outdoor terrace seating.
Brown's Beach House:
Award-winning Brown's Beach House is the place for the quintessential island dining experience, located just steps from shore, featuring island-inspired cuisine with the best ingredients available locally. Clean, exciting flavors with an emphasis on super-fresh seafood prevail on the dinner menu. Reservations recommended.
Ocean Bar (poolside):
Take a quick break from the beach or pool at the poolside Ocean Bar - the perfect venue for a most refreshing afternoon, sunset or after-dinner cocktail. The Ocean Bar is located near the entrance to Brown's Beach House.
The Paniolo Lounge and Polo Bar:
Enjoy a relaxing game of billiards or board games in the comfortable and classy Polo Bar and Paniolo Lounge, which pay homage to the Big Island's equestrian and cowboy cultures. Sink into a handsome, oversized leather couch or stroll across our koa wood floors and belly up to the stylish marble bar to peruse a tempting menu of Paniolo-inspired kau kau (food). Indulge in a fine selection of cordials, wine, gourmet coffee drinks, spirits, desserts and fine cigars. Comfort meets elegance.
The Grill:
The highly acclaimed fine-dining menu is a feast of the world's most superlative ingredients, and changes seasonally to best take advantage of nature's bounty. The Dinner Menu features King Crab and Avocado Terrine, Hamakua Mushroom and Maui Onion Napoleon, Pancetta & Sage Wrapped Breast of Quail. Reservations are required.
Norio's Sushi Bar and Restaurant:
Norio's Sushi Bar & Restaurant, a favorite among guests, visitors and locals. Master sushi chef Norio Yamamoto brings such an elevated level of experience and quality to the Big Island dining scene that we named the restaurant after him. The 60-seat restaurant features an eight-seat sushi bar and an 18-seat private dining room overlooking a serene koi pond. The menu menu reflects a reverence for traditional Japanese delicacies, including exceptionally fresh seafood such as sea urchin eggs (uni), Hawaii-raised abalone, octopus (tako), exquisite tempura dishes, sushi, sashimi, hot and cold appetizer selection, plus tantalizing signature items like oyster martinis and daily specials. Reservations are recommended.
Kahakai Bar:
Kahakai means 'beach' in Hawaiian and this new beachside bar features a Polynesian-style thatched roof, refreshing trade winds and billion dollar views of Mauna Kea and the blue Pacific. A variety of tropical libations and mouth-watering pupus (appetizers) are served.
In-Room Dining:
In-Room Dining at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii is not just another meal - it is the ultimate experience in convenience and comfort. Perfect for early-risers, a romantic dinner for two, night-time munchies or small gatherings, you can chose from signature gourmet dishes or hearty 'just like home' selections without having to leave the comfort of your room. Available daily from 6:00 a.m. until Midnight.
Oceanfront Grills:
Oceanfront Grills are do-it-yourself barbecues. There are 3 tables with a BBQ grill in the centre. Guests can purchase a meal pack with fresh raw meats and vegetables which they then grill themselves, oceanside at special tables. Arrangements are made through the Concierge and must be booked 24 hours in advance because of all the preparation involved.
Meeting Facility
Meeting Facilities:
The Fairmont Orchid features 30,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and 76,000 square feet of outdoor function space, including ballrooms, boardrooms, a beach, and a plantation estate. Meeting rooms are conveniently located over two levels, with all rooms featuring modern technology and offering easy access to the hotel's gardens and courtyards. Guests will also find a fully equipped Business Center and a full range of audio-visual services at the hotel. From a Hawaiian-style reception on the beach at Coconut Grove, to a state-of-the-art presentation in the hotel's vast amphitheater, the resort features rooms and venues that will enthrall and enthuse delegates. AskFairmontFirst is our toll-free service for group planners. If you are wanting more information, contact one of the following numbers: *For Catering/Function Space, call 1-888-270-4432 *For Bedroom with Meeting Space, call 1-866-662-6060 or contact us at: askfairmontfirst@fairmont.com Guests outside North America call 1-506-877-3162.
Recreation Information
Tennis:
If tennis is your game, or you've always wanted to give it a swing, then The Fairmont Orchid is a must as your vacation destination. The Tennis Pavillon at The Fairmont Orchid boasts 10 Plexipave courts, including a stadium court with bleachers and lights. There is a pro shop with a sporty selection of tennis apparel and equipment, racquet stringing, match arrangements, instructional theme clinics, racquet and ball machine rentals, and lessons.
Swimming Pools:
Our free-form, 10,000-square-foot swimming pool is perfect for a refreshing dip, 24 hours a day! Located in the middle of the resort, right on the ocean, The Fairmont Orchid's pool is surrounded by beautiful tropical landscaping, offers the poolside Ocean Bar, and is near Brown's Deli. Pool servers are happy to take your refreshment order from anywhere on the pool deck. Two nearby lava rock whirlpools are also open 24 hours a day, and a kid's pool, complete with a sandy bottom, provides a safe splash for children under adult supervision.
Fitness Center:
Featuring a fully equipped fitness center, beach activities and an indoor/outdoor spa facility, you can keep active at The Fairmont Orchid while enjoying the natural beauty of Hawaii. Choose to take a dip in the oceanfront pool or rejuvenate yourself at the unique Spa Without Walls. The resort also offers a variety of fitness and relaxation classes such as: daily seaside yoga, meditation, vision fitness, pool aerobics, health walk and art classes.
Spa Without Walls:
Spa Without Walls features 10 island-inspired waterfall massage hale, or houses, nestled among a flowing network of soothing waterfalls, streams and lily ponds. The Spa Without Walls also extends to the water, where you'll find private oceanfront massage cabanas along the Pacific Ocean. Reservations are required.
Keiki Aloha Adventure (Children):
The Keiki Aloha Adventure program is designed to enhance your keiki's (child's) Hawaiian vacation experience at The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii. Fun and learning are combined in a wonderful variety of engaging activities that will help your keiki create memories to last a lifetime. All keiki ages 5-12 are welcome to join our daily adventures!
Golf:
The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii provides a beautiful and challenging course for pros and amateurs alike. The resort is adjacent to the award-winning Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Course, offering 36 holes of continuous play, and is consistently lauded as one of the world's top golf resorts by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine. The course has spectacular scenery with ocean views and green fairways patterned with black lava.
Area Attractions
Beach:
The Big Island of Hawai'i has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Many of the beaches have black sand, a result of volcanic eruptions in years past. The resort's beach features white sand and is located beside the South Tower. The beach offers a protected swimming lagoon. There are no life guards on duty, swimming is at your own risk. Beach gear can be rented on-site.
The Orchid Beachboys:
Decades ago, visitors to the islands were intrigued by the aloha, charm and warm hospitality of the Waikiki Beachboys. Their cultural knowledge, ocean skills and storytelling talents were legendary. This tradition -- and the spirit of old Hawaii -- thrives at The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii through the Orchid Beachboys program. The Orchid Beachboys are headquartered, naturally, at the resort's white sand beach in a thatch-roofed building, the Orchid Beach Club. Stop by to sign up for daily activities, ocean conditions, or to reserve a private beach cabana.
Shoreline Fishing Excursion:
Spend the morning learning and practicing local and Hawaiian shoreline fishing techniques from a double-hulled canoe in the calm, near shore waters along Mauna Lani Resort. Your Beachboy guide will fill you in on the favorite fish of Hawaiian royalty, why locals won't allow bananas aboard a fishing boat, the Hawaiian kapu system which protected certain fish during breeding seasons, and other interesting cultural anecdotes. A great activity for father/son bonding, or anyone who loves to fish. Duration 2 hours.
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park:
Located a 2-1/2 hour drive from the resort, on the southern tip of the island, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is home to Kilauea, a 40 million year old, 4000 foot volcano whose January 1983 eruption continues today with lava running down to the sea creating a spectacular sight. A public observatory stands on the rim of the volcano's crater.
Snorkeling and Scuba:
Guests can enjoy snorkeling around the resort area. Equipment for 2 hours is included in the daily resort fee. Scuba diving is also available.
Whale Watching:
Hawai's is the winter home of the Humpback Whale, with its population around the Hawaiian islands estimated to be about 3000. They can often be seen frolicking in front of the resort, from mid-December to February. There are also numerous whale whatching tour operators in the area. Whale watching tours are available December through April.
Kayak Adventure:
Embark upon a two-hour kayaking/snorkeling adventure right off the hotel's white sand beach. Your guide will lead you out into pristine Pauoa Bay, and you'll paddle along the beautiful Mauna Lani Resort shoreline. Terrific snorkel spots abound, and you'll marvel at underwater arches, Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu), eagle rays, tropical reef fish and other marine life of the coral reef ecosystem. Learn about the ancient Hawaiians who called this shoreline home, and the legends they handed down through the generations.
Surf Lessons:
Surf's up! Our Orchid Beachboys are master surfers, and love to introduce novices to the sheer pleasure of standing up on a board for the first time, and to help experienced surfers improve their skills. There are two great surf spots in front of the hotel, which are rarely crowded. Discover a truly Hawaiian sport, while learning water safety tips and rules of etiquette to keep you safe in the waves.
