The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii in Kamuela, HI

1 N Kaniku Drive Kohala, Kamuela, HI 96743



The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii, KAMUELA
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The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

4.5 Star Rating

Location. The Fairmont Orchid in Kamuela, Hawaii, is poised on 32 tropical acres on Hawaii's Big Island. Adjacent to the Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Course, this oceanfront property is positioned one-half mile from the Puako Petroglyph Archeological Preserve. Complimentary shuttle service within the resort is available upon request.
Hotel Features. Nightly hula shows and Hawaiian music accompany the Hawaiian cuisine served at Brown's Beach House, where menu items include Linguine with Kauai Shrimp and Kiawe-Grilled 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 K-Swiss Resort Academy. 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, a sand-bottomed children's pool 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.

Guestrooms. The 540 guestrooms 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.

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.

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.


Surrounding Area

ADJACENT TO PAUOA BAY

Room Information - The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

Bed Type:  Short Description: Garden View Executive Suite Long Description: One king or two queen beds, plus one queen sofa bed. Two private, furnished lanais with garden views. French doors separate living room from master bedroom. 1,050 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Marble master bathroom with double vanities, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Additional half-bath. Two TVs, minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge).  Bed Type:  Short Description: Fairmont Garden View Room Long Description: One king bed or two queen beds. Private, furnished lanai with garden views. 522 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Marble bathroom with double vanity, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Refrigerator and microwave available upon request for a surcharge.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Partial Ocean View w/Breakfast Long Description: One king bed or two queen beds. Private, furnished lanai with angled ocean views. 522 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Marble bathroom with double vanity, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Refrigerator and microwave available upon request for a surcharge. Includes breakfast buffet for two in the Orchid Court restaurant. Bed Type:  Short Description: Fairmont Garden View w/Breakfast Long Description: One king bed or two queen beds. Private, furnished lanai with garden views. 522 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Marble bathroom with double vanity, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Refrigerator and microwave available upon request for a surcharge. Includes breakfast buffet for two in the Orchid Court restaurant.
Bed Type:  Short Description: Ocean View Executive Suite Long Description: One king or two queen beds, plus one queen sofa bed. Two private, furnished lanais with angled ocean views. French doors separate living room from master bedroom. 1,050 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Marble master bathroom with double vanities, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Additional half-bath. Two TVs, minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge).  Bed Type:  Short Description: Ocean View Room Long Description: One king or two queen beds. Private, furnished lanai with angled ocean views. 522 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Marble bathroom with double vanity, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Refrigerator and microwave available upon request for a surcharge. Bed Type:  Short Description: One Bedroom OceanFront Suite w/Breakfast Long Description: One king or two queen beds, plus one queen sofa bed. Two double-sized, furnished lanais with full ocean views. French doors separate living room from master bedroom. 1,477 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Marble master bathroom with double vanities, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Additional half-bath. Two TVs, minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Includes breakfast buffet for two in the Orchid Court restaurant. Bed Type:  Short Description: Garden View Executive w/Breakfast Long Description: One king or two queen beds, plus one queen sofa bed. Two private, furnished lanais with garden views. French doors separate living room from master bedroom. 1,050 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Marble master bathroom with double vanities, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Additional half-bath. Two TVs, minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Includes breakfast buffet for two in the Orchid Court restaurant.
Bed Type:  Short Description: One Bedroom OceanFront Suite Long Description: One king or two queen beds, plus one queen sofa bed. Two double-sized, furnished lanais with full ocean views. French doors separate living room from master bedroom. 1,477 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Marble master bathroom with double vanities, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Additional half-bath. Two TVs, minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge).
Bed Type:  Short Description: Fairmont Gold Garden View Room Long Description: One king bed or two double beds. Furnished lanai with tropical garden view. Located on sixth floor. 552 square feet. Wood and marble coffee console. Writing desk. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. Complimentary local and toll-free calls. Cable/satellite TV with videogames. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Refrigerator and microwave on request. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.


Guests have access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge. Amenities inlcude:

  • Complimentary Continental breakfast
  • Hawaiian-style afternoon tea service
  • Evening appetizers
  • Complimentary use of a computer and printing services in business center
    Bed Type:  Short Description: Ocean View Executive w/Breakfast Long Description: One king or two queen beds, plus one queen sofa bed. Two private, furnished lanais with angled ocean views. French doors separate living room from master bedroom. 1,050 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Marble master bathroom with double vanities, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Additional half-bath. Two TVs, minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Includes breakfast buffet for two in the Orchid Court restaurant. Bed Type:  Short Description: Partial Ocean View Room Long Description: One king bed or two queen beds. Private, furnished lanai with angled ocean views. 522 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Marble bathroom with double vanity, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Refrigerator and microwave available upon request for a surcharge.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Ocean Front Room Long Description: One king bed or two queen beds. Private, furnished lanai with full ocean views. 522 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Marble bathroom with double vanity, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Refrigerator and microwave available upon request for a surcharge.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Ocean View w/Breakfast Long Description: One king or two queen beds. Private, furnished lanai with angled ocean views. 522 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Marble bathroom with double vanity, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Refrigerator and microwave available upon request for a surcharge. Includes breakfast buffet for two in the Orchid Court restaurant. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe Ocean Front w/Breakfast Long Description: One king bed or two queen beds. Private, furnished lanai with full ocean views. 522 square feet. Island decor with teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Minibar, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safe, and video-game console (surcharge). Marble bathroom with double vanity, phone, scale, bathrobes, and separate shower and tub. Refrigerator and microwave available upon request for a surcharge. Includes breakfast buffet for two in the Orchid Court restaurant.

    Property Information

    Check In Time - 3 p.m.
    Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
    Credit card required
    Floors - 6
    Guestrooms - 540
    Limo/Town Car service available
    Minimum check-in age - 21
    Multilingual staff
    Porter/bellhop
    Tour assistance
    24-hour front desk

    Star rating: 4.5

    Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

    Area Activities

    Pauoa Bay - Adjacent
    Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Course - Adjacent
    Puako Petroglyph Archeological Preserve - 0.5 mile
    Eva Parker Woods Cottage - 1.0 mile
    Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site - 6.0 miles
    Kawaihae - 6.0 miles

    Driving Directions - The Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii

    From Kona International Airport:
    Approximate distance to the hotel is 22 miles.

    Take Highway 19 North.
    Turn left at Mauna Lani Resort.
    Turn right on Mauna Lani Drive.
    Turn right on Kaniku Drive.