Fairmont Orchid Hawaii

This first-rate resort overflows with tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, sandy beach cove, beautiful wings with "open sesame" doors, a meandering pool, and renovated rooms with all the amenities. All guest rooms have private lanai, and many have partial or full ocean views. Excellent on-site restaurants include the flagship Brown's Beach House, Hale Kai, Brown's Deli, and Norio's Restaurant and Sushi Bar. Guests enjoy the tennis center, the Spa Without Walls with private massage hales set amid waterfalls or on the oceanfront, and the largest and most impressive swimming pool among the resorts. The lavish Gathering of the Kings luau is followed by a show that combines modern and Polynesian dance. There's lots of beach equipment to rent, plus rental bikes if you want to peddle to the nearby Shops at Mauna Lani. The beach features a protected cove ideal for swimming and wading, and the fitness center comes fully equipped.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Standard rooms come at reasonable prices for a resort, but there are also additional resort and parking fees at the minimum, and most activities also require fees. Be sure to plan well outside of just the room cost when budgeting for your trip!

room

The Fairmont Orchid offers 540 guest rooms (five different types) and suites (four different types). Spacious rooms are brightly, chicly decorated and give a cool island vibe, and all rooms have a private lanai for guests to enjoy.

This is a very expansive resort – if you want the quickest access to restaurants, beach, etc. be sure to ask for a south tower room.

bathroom

Bathrooms are bright and spacious and feature large mirrors, walk-in shower or tub/shower combos, and separate water closet.

lobby

The lobby is large and grand, with a bit of a regal feel to it. The lobby is partially open to give guests island views while checking in.

pool

The meandering 10,000 square foot swimming pool sits oceanfront and has plenty of luxuries like comfy chairs, umbrellas, and poolside drinking and dining.

spa

The Spa Without Walls gives guests the option of outdoor or indoor treatments and includes options for dining at the spa. Eight private waterfall huts, six oceanfront cabanas, or three indoor treatment rooms are available for guests to include from. In addition to a very full service menu that includes massage, body and face treatments and manicures, the spa includes steam room and dry sauna.

gym

Lawn and pool views make working out a little nicer at the Fitness Center with cardio and weight equipment. Additional fitness options include daily seaside yoga, pool aerobics, and tennis.

dining

Dining options abound at Fairmont Orchid, with five different options including Brown’s Beach House Restaurant, Norio’s Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Hale Kai Restaurant, Brown’s Deli, and breakfast at The Orchid Court.

drinking

Luana Lounge is a great place to enjoy a cocktail while watching the sunset, and Kahakai Bar is right at the beach for your drinking convenience.