Fairmont Orchid
1 N Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI 96743, Waimea, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
Fairmont Orchid is a five-star oceanfront resort on a 32-acre property overlooking Pauoa Bay in Waimea. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3,957 public reviews.
Rooms
Airy rooms include minifridges, flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, iPod docks, Wi-Fi access, and balconies with ocean or garden views. Suites add separate living areas; some also have four-poster beds and whirlpool tubs.
Dining
The resort has six restaurants. A separately listed nearby restaurant, HāLani, is 888 metres away; the available information does not identify the resort’s restaurants by name.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include two 18-hole golf courses, 10 tennis courts, an outdoor spa, a fitness center, and a 10,000-square-foot beachfront pool. Indoor and outdoor event spaces are also available.
Location
Holoholokai Beach Park is a 13-minute walk away, and Waimea-Kohala Airport is 20.6 miles from the resort. Nearby points of interest include Puʻakō Petroglyph Park (388 metres), Mauna Lani Golf (1,501 metres), and Mauna Lani Beach Club (1,639 metres); Hapuna Beach is about 5.9 kilometres away.
Best for
The resort suits travelers looking for an oceanfront stay with substantial recreation on site: the property has a beachfront pool, spa, fitness center, 10 tennis courts, and two 18-hole golf courses. Its six restaurants and event spaces also make it a fit for guests who want dining and gathering facilities at the resort.
Travel tips
Waimea-Kohala Airport is 20.6 miles away; transport arrangements are not specified, so plan how you will reach the resort in advance. Holoholokai Beach Park is a 13-minute walk, while Puʻakō Petroglyph Park is 388 metres away and Hapuna Beach is about 5.9 kilometres away.
What guests say
Guests commonly praise the relaxing setting, resort grounds, beach, and overall location, as well as helpful, welcoming staff and thoughtful housekeeping. Reviews also speak positively about the rooms and on-site amenities, though one guest found the rooms small and missed having space to eat or store food. Some guests question the value for the price and mention resort fees; another said hurricane-season conditions limited their ability to use the facilities.
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