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Fairmont Orchid Hawaii
1 N Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
Lowest upcoming
$537
14 Jul 2026
Highest upcoming
$1,397
28 Jan 2027
Median nightly
$654
across 365 upcoming days
Cheapest week
11 to 17 Jul
15% below annual median
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Cheapest week ahead: 11–17 Jul 2026
at $557/night
(15% below median)
Review
Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022
Character and identity
This 538-room stucco resort sprawls along the Kohala Coast on the Big Island, fronted by its own white sand beach with the lobby opening directly to the ocean. Evenings begin with a 'ukulele player or local musician welcoming arrivals, setting a register that's warm rather than formal. Rooms lean into a classic Hawaiian idiom: private lanais, rattan furniture, carpeting woven with bamboo motifs. The dining roster runs to six restaurants, anchored by Brown's Beach House for fish-led cooking and the 14-seat sushi counter at Binchotan Bar & Grill. Two golf courses, tennis, and a breezy spa round out the footprint.
Who's it for
Best for:
Families and couples who want a full-service beach resort with real Hawaiian character rather than a minimalist design hotel. The kids' menu at Brown's, the Friday-night Hawaii Loa Luau, two golf courses, and easy beach access make it especially strong for multi-generational groups and golfers who still want good food at the end of the day.
Should look elsewhere:
Design-forward travellers chasing a sleek, contemporary aesthetic will find the rattan-and-bamboo look dated. Anyone wanting an intimate, boutique-scale stay should note this is a 538-room property, with the bustle that implies.
Bottom line
The pull here is a genuine sense of place: a proper Kohala Coast beach, six restaurants worth eating across, and a Hawaiian welcome that hasn't been polished into anonymity. Book it if you want classic Big Island resort life with strong food, not a design statement. Ocean-view rooms justify the upgrade, and Friday nights should be held for the luau.
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Location
1 N Kaniku Dr, Waimea, HI 96743
Hawaii, United States · 19.9506° N, 155.8599° W
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