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Set along 32 oceanfront acres on the Kohala Coast, this spectacular resort offers luxurious accommodation and extensive resort facilities.
Summary of reviewsThe Fairmont Orchid is a hidden gem located on the Big Island of Hawaii, offering a perfect base for exploring the island. The hotel overlooks a spectacular protected beach and lagoon, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling and turtle watching. The breakfast is highly praised by guests with great options on the menu and the opportunity to enjoy it while overlooking the sea. The hotel's restaurants are generally excellent with Browns beach house receiving special mention as an ideal location for a special night. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable with some featuring ocean or stunning garden views. The hotel is well-maintained and provides great amenities with friendly and helpful staff. The pool area is great with comfortable lounge chairs and umbrellas and the beach is a beautiful and private cove, perfect for relaxation and the chance to see turtles. Overall, the Fairmont Orchid is a beautiful hotel for those seeking a luxurious stay.
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Discover a luxurious Hawaii hotel on the Kohala Coast inspired by Well-Being, Culture and Genuine Aloha.
This 32-acre luxury oceanfront hotel is set along the beautiful Kohala Coast.
The hotel enjoys a sugar-white sandy lagoon and aquamarine waters.
Spend the ideal honeymoon at one of the most romantic islands on Earth. Private executive suites, exclusive amenities and a beautiful beachfront location are waiting for you and your significant other to celebrate the beginning of your common life together.
Waterfall massage houses and oceanfront massage cabanas are hosted at Spa Without Walls; its services include the Lomilomi Massage and the Big Island Coffee & Vanilla Exfoliation Treatment. A steam room and sauna are also available.
Kids' activities include the Keiki Aloha program which offers snorkeling, nature walks as well as arts and crafts activities for a fee.
The hotel welcomes well-behaved canine companions.
Resort with Swimming Pool
The hotel offers a 10,000-foot oceanfront pool. Outdoor Pool
The hotel's Business Center is set in the Ballroom Courtyard offering a variety of business services, office supplies and equipment rentals.
The hotel offers two different types of parking services. Guests can choose between the self parking service and the valet parking service. Charges are applied for both of them. EV charging stations
Disabled parking, accessible path of travel and bathroom, Braille or raised signage, accessibility equipment for the deaf, in-room accessibility and roll-in shower.
The fitness center contains cardiovascular equipment and free weights.
Resort with Tennis Courts
10 tennis courts reside at the hotel's Vic Braden Tennis College.
Resort with EV Charging Stations
Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
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About Fairmont Orchid
License: TA-052-830-4128-01
Guest Reviews
Fairmont Orchid is a hidden gem located on the big isle, away from the hustle and bustle of the airport yet still accessible within a 30-minute drive. The hotel's location provides a perfect base for exploring the island. This beautiful property overlooks a spectacular protected beach and lagoon, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling and turtle watching. The gardens and amazing landscaping surrounding the private beach create a serene atmosphere for a leisurely walk or a relaxing evening watching the sun set. The hotel's golf course adds to the perfect location, providing opportunities for a fun-filled day with friends and family. The beach and pool area are amazing and guests can enjoy privacy at the beautiful and quiet private beach. Overall, Fairmont Orchid is a beautiful location with great service, making it an ideal destination for a dream vacation.
One thing guests can't stop raving about at the Fairmont Orchid is the breakfast. With great options on the menu and sushis that were good, guests always look forward to starting their day with breakfast out doors every morning which is just spectacular. Multiple restaurants ensure that there's no shortage of choice when it comes to breakfast. However, some guests find the only sit-down breakfast place to be extremely pricey and some say that the buffet breakfast was very poor and outrageously expensive. Despite this, the majority of guests enjoyed a great breakfast with plenty of options to choose from. Many even had the opportunity to enjoy their breakfast while overlooking the clean sea and the numerous turtles swimming by. Overall, the breakfast at Fairmont Orchid impresses guests and is a great start to the day.
Guests at Fairmont Orchid had various dining experiences during their stay. While some found the in-room dining menu to be limited and expensive, others had an exceptional culinary experience at Browns beach house, which they deemed to be one of the best meals ever. Both the Binchotan grill and Browns beach house received praise for their delicious food, although some guests did not care for the former. The hotel's restaurants were generally excellent with Browns beach house receiving special mention as an ideal location for a special night, such as a honeymoon. However, a small number of guests found the food to be disappointing and overpriced, costing one group $415 for an unsatisfactory meal. Despite some negative experiences, overall the dining options at Fairmont Orchid were enjoyed by guests.
Fairmont Orchid offers beautiful and well-maintained rooms with some featuring ocean or stunning garden views. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable, making the guests feel luxurious staying in them. Though some rooms may need upgrading, they are still worth it for the comfortable beds and good soundproofing. However, some reviews note that some rooms have outdated fixtures and furniture and there were minor issues like clogged shower drains. Overall, guests recommend the hotel's oceanfront rooms and excellent location with beautiful grounds.
The Fairmont Orchid is a lovely property that is just the right size and provides great amenities. Guests were impressed with how clean and well-maintained the hotel was with some even describing it as fresh and exceptional. Additionally, the property was just as beautiful as it appears in pictures. While there were a few negative reviews mentioning rude staff and issues with rooms, the majority of guests found the hotel to be very clean and enjoyable. The pool area was mentioned as being slightly grubby, but overall the landscaping and pool facilities were great. It's a good value for a pricey Hawaiian hotel and guests found the service to be friendly and accommodating. However, some guests did note issues with housekeeping and maintenance not being up to par.
The staff at Fairmont Orchid are incredible and provide hospitality beyond expectations. Most of the staff are super friendly and helpful, going out of their way to make guests feel welcome and pampered. The Gold concierge team is particularly accommodating and the management checks in daily via text to ensure guest satisfaction. Although there are a few grumpy staff members at the pool bar restaurant, numerous seating areas throughout the hotel are perfect for relaxing. Guests are particularly fond of Derrick, the lovely blonde woman with glasses, the wonderful Hawaiian woman and Sunny the yoga instructor. Although some reviews note that the restaurants are understaffed, the staff are described as being fabulous, cheerful and super friendly. Some guests do complain about bad management, overworked staff and service needing improvement, but overall guests appreciate the helpful service provided by the mostly welcoming staff.
The Fairmont Orchid boasts a great pool area that is protected in a cove and curves invitingly between a broad green space and the ocean. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable lounge chairs and umbrellas, as well as the pool staff who are always nearby to help and provide food and drink services. The pool is also kid-friendly with a jacuzzi for adults. The beach area is man-made and offers drink service and cabana rentals for those seeking shade from the sun. The lagoon is great for snorkeling and the pool is open 24/7 for those who want to catch a night swim. The only downside is that there are limited umbrellas and the pool area can get crowded at times. Despite this, the pool receives positive feedback from guests with phrases such as 'amazing', 'lovely' and 'great' being used to describe it.
Fairmont Orchid is an absolute gem located on the gorgeous Big Island of Hawaii. The hotel offers a perfect combination of a beautiful beach and a protected cove area for families to enjoy swimming and snorkeling. Guests rave about the beach and snorkeling opportunities right outside the door with many stating it is the best beach on the island, especially for families. The beach is a beautiful and private cove, perfect for those who want to relax and enjoy the sand and sea. Additionally, the property provides convenient access to other resorts and a lovely pool. Overall, the location and beach area are simply gorgeous with guests appreciating the tranquility of the private beach for walks and the chance to see turtles.
The Fairmont Orchid truly embodies luxury and perfection with exceptional facilities and services. Guests describe the property as superb and placing itself in the 'top luxury zone.' The highlight for many is the unbeatable pool and private beach, where one can relax and even spot turtles. Though there were a few negative reviews about aspects such as outdated rooms and moderate atmosphere, the majority of guests rave about the hotel's delicious breakfast buffet and fantastic live music performances. The only area for improvement seems to be in the service, as some guests found it lacking at times. Overall, the Fairmont Orchid is a beautiful hotel for those seeking a luxurious stay.
Yes, Fairmont Orchid has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
Yes, a spa is available at Fairmont Orchid.
Yes, Fairmont Orchid welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Fairmont Orchid.
Yes, Fairmont Orchid has a gym.
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