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The Fairmont Orchid has many amenities for families including options for connecting rooms and full buffet breakfasts with children in mind, as well as casual and upscale dining options. There is a long list of activities for all ages. Packages ...
Read more on Ciao Bambino »Located within the 3,200-acre Mauna Lani Resort, the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii is an excellent starting point for Big Island adventures, offers luxurious accommodations, and is approximately 22 miles from Keahole-Kona International Airport. Local attractions include golfing, located adjacent to the resort, and Kailua-Kona, located 29 miles away.The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii's most extravagant feature is the Spa Without Walls--a series of open-air massage houses located by streams, waterfalls, the ocean, and the tropical gardens. The spa menu includes massage and beauty treatments. This resort also offers an extensive excursion program. From botanical tours, snorkeling, surfing, and fitness classes to Hawaiian arts and crafts classes, the Fairmont Orchid Activity Package can provide guests with the tours and equipment of their choice (for a fee). Those that wish to get the blood pumping onsite may plunge into the 10,000 square foot swimming pool and lava whirlpools, or work on their game on one of the 10 tennis courts. Be sure not to miss the sea turtles, swimming ashore each afternoon. Other amenities include a business center, secretarial services, cell phone rentals, babysitting services, gift shops, laundry services, parking (for a fee), safe deposit boxes, and a 24-hour resort shuttle. Dining options include island cuisine at Brown's Beach House, fine-dining at the Grill, breakfast at the Orchid Court, and Norio's Sushi Bar and Restaurant. Beverages are served at Kahakai Bar, the Ocean Bar, the Sunset Terrace, and the Paniolo Lounge and Polo Bar, also featuring billiards and board games.Guest rooms feature air-conditioning, alarm clocks, bathrobes, bath amenities, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, safes, minibars, telephones, cable TV, movies on-demand, video games, high-speed Internet access, work desks, and room service.
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You owe it to yourself to check out the breakfast buffet at the Orchid Court at least once. Fresh fruit abounds in both chopped and juice forms. There...
I thought I was going on a 13 hour flight for a business trip. Was I surprised! My wife and I had the most wonderful experience on the property and the entire island. After we landed and rented a car I told my wife see all you can because we won't be back again. Then we got to the Fairmont Orchid and my mind set changed from the second I pulled up to check in. I had found paradise. Staff was friendly, helpful, courteous, accommodating, and always smiling. The room was wonderful and the weather was perfect. Yes we paid well for some quality food but we also went to the deli on the property and eat at the deli. A grocery store is just down the street and week got wine, cheese, and fru frus for snacking also. At the end of the stay I was not wanting to leave even thinking of chunking it all on the mainland and staying, (maybe getting a job as a bellman or something there) instead of corporate America). Would I go back, YES, will I go back YES. A week just wasn't enough time at a great property, on a great island in paradise.
We stayed at the Fairmont Orchid during our honeymoon and cut our stay short. The first night our peaceful honeymoon was disrupted by a noisy corporate convention blaring rock music all evening. The next morning at 8am we were woken up by a PA system annoucing the activities for the corporate group. After the PA system ended 30 minutes later, we spent the rest of the morning listening to corporate cheers. In the evening we got to hear really bad Hawain music blaring out of the restaurant for three hours as we sat on our balcony sitting wine. The second morning was spent listening to a tractor mower cut the grass right underneath our room at 8:30am. The only people who should book at this hotel are those who are hearing impaired. At the very least the hotel should have noise suppressors on its power machinery. The food, while good, was wildly overpriced even for a 4-star resort. 2 coffees and muffins cost *. The hotel bar had flies galore and did not set up citronella candles, although the staff claimed the candles helped. We checked out early and went to the Four Seasons. This is a good value hotel for a family, but should not be booked if you want privacy and quiet.
The Gold Level concierge team provided service second to none during our stay. Moreover, the rooms, facilities and service by the hotel staff was outstanding
We've stayed at several places on the Kohala Coast and enjoyed the Orchid the most. The beach is great, especially for smaller children. The ""Beach Boys"" are awesome, so friendly and helpful. Be sure to take advantage of all that the hotel offers, outrigger boat rides, swimming with the sea turtles, surf lessons, keiki care (for date night). If your budget allows I highly reccommend the couples massage overlooking the ocean. The grounds are beautiful, food is great, rooms are very nice. You'll never have to leave the hotel if you don't want to. We can't wait to go back!!
Wow! The reviews don't do this place justice. Pay the extra for the 'Gold' floor - it pays for itself in free breakfasts, drinks and service!
My hubby and I had a fabulous time at this hotel. Service was great, the grounds beautiful, food was wonderful. We cannot wait to go back.
An oasis of waterfalls, orchids, colorful fish, golf courses and pillowtop beds in a desert of jagged black lava.
The resort's 540 rooms have one king or two queen beds, dark-wood furnishings, marble-accented baths with telephones, and lanais wi
An oasis of waterfalls, orchids, colorful fish, golf courses and pillowtop beds in a desert of jagged black lava.
The resort's 540 rooms have one king or two queen beds, dark-wood furnishings, marble-accented baths with telephones, and lanais wi
Memorable experience
My family went there for my Dad's birthday, and the combination of a beautiful beach at sunset, relaxing atmosphere, and good food made it one ...
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