Oceanfront lagoon playground
A grand canoe house lobby opens onto pool grottos and oceanfront lawns, where families and couples gather as dusk settles.
“The lobby is built to recall an old canoe house, on a grand scale, and is covered in murals...”
Where it shines
Exceptional
A 900-foot lazy river, four waterslides, and the Rainbow Reef saltwater snorkeling lagoon.
Notable
Lomilomi bodywork at Laniwai Spa alongside the outdoor Kula Wai hydrotherapy garden.
Notable
Evening fire pit storytelling and live Hawaiian music across open-air lagoon courtyards.
What they say
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The island-themed environs feature water and volcano motifs, local artwork, and taro-patterned rugs.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Paved coastal walking paths wind along the tranquil crescent of Kohola Lagoon on the sunny leeward coast of Oahu.
The rooms
Warm timber finishes, custom Hawaiian woodcarvings, and private lanais look out across Kohola Lagoon and the oceanfront grounds.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A lazy river winds through volcanic rock formations, leading past grotto infinity pools that look out over the lagoon.
The hydrotherapy garden
Stone whirlpools and six rain-style showers sit among tropical plantings in the outdoor hydrotherapy garden.
The gym
The fitness center has strength-training weight machines and mirrored workout spaces on wood floors.
At the table
Nightly live Hawaiian music fills The ʻŌlelo Room lounge, and thatched pavilions host open-air dining along the beach.
How it began
Disney Imagineers collaborated directly with Native Hawaiian cultural advisers and local artisans to root the entire grounds in island folklore.
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Silver
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Bronze
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Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.