Fairmont Orchid - Hawaii

KAHAKAI BAR OCEANFRONT

Bar

COCKTAILS on the BEACH

Come as you are to our open-air, thatched roof bar, located just steps from the ocean’s edge. Grab a drink or fresh island fare before jumping back into the ocean or easing into your beachside cabana. There’s no better place to sip a handcrafted mai tai or nosh on mouth-watering pupu (appetizer) dishes as you watch the tide roll in.

North american

Destination Bar

Lunch

OPENING HOURS

Daily

11 am - 4:30 pm

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LOCATION

Address

1 North Kaniku Drive, Waimea, 96743, HAWAII, United States

CONTACT

Telephone

+1 8088852000

orchid@fairmont.com

Dress Code: Resort Casual

Family-friendly

Beachfront

Great views

Outdoor seating

Why you'll love it

Your beach day isn't complete without a handcrafted mai tai and fresh pupus at our oceanside bar—just steps from Pauoa Bay.

Must try

If you’re at Kahakai Bar, you’ve got to try a mai tai—it's a tropical delight that perfectly complements the ocean views. And the pupus? Unbeatable. Whether you’re taking a break from the waves or lounging in a cabana, this open-air bar offers the best spot to savor refreshing sips and tasty bites.

Featured Offers

Whether you're looking for enhanced comfort, a romantic escape with no planning required, or an adventure-filled itinerary, our inspired offers and packages are curated just for you.

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Hawaiʻi Breakfast Package

Complimentary daily breakfast buffet for two

Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

Wake up to beautiful Hawaiʻi mornings and start your day right with an extensive island breakfast buffet. Enjoy tropical fruit, traditional breakfast favorites, Asian specialties, a made-to-order omelet station, coffee, juice and much more!

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Exclusive CAA/AAA Members Offer

15% discount on accommodations

Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

Enjoy a special offer just for being an AAA or CAA member! Book your Hawaiʻi Island vacation at the luxurious Fairmont Orchid oceanfront resort on the Kohala Coast and receive a 15% discount on hotel accommodations. As a bonus, members also receive a $50 dining credit per stay.

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Suite Escape

Complimentary 5th consecutive night

Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

Enjoy the additional space, privacy and luxury of a suite escape to paradise with this exceptional Hawaiʻi Island vacation offer at the Fairmont Orchid oceanfront resort. Experience more of the resort with a complimentary fifth night and $500 USD resort credit.

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Fifth Night Free Breakfast Package

Complimentary 5th night

Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

Wake up to beautiful Hawaiʻi mornings and start your day right with an extensive Restore and explore along our coveted oceanfront location. Enjoy every fifth night free with our breakfast buffet for two daily. Big Island bucket list adventures beckon from outside your room. Snorkel in our private bay. Lounge under palm trees by the pool. Bask in black sand beaches. Ours is a true oasis among the island’s coastal wonders.

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Kamaʻāina Stay & Play

Special Rates from $349 USD per night

Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

Exclusive to our kamaʻāina (Hawaiʻi residents), we’re extending a special offer for a limited time only to staycation in luxury! This new package gives our valued local residents an opportunity to rest and restore along the Kohala Coast. Enjoy our 10,000 square foot pool, snorkel in our private lagoon and make the most of living in the Aloha State.

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A Touch of Gold

20% savings on Fairmont Gold accommodations

Booking Dates: Available through December 31, 2025

Your Fairmont Gold Experience begins the moment you arrive and are escorted to the private reception area on the 6th floor of the North Tower. Make yourself at home throughout the day in the Fairmont Gold Lounge while you enjoy the outdoor lanai with resort and ocean views, highly personalized service and special privileges.

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Fourth Night Free

Every 4th night is complimentary with 3 paid nights

Booking Dates: Book by April 15, 2025

Stay longer and explore more of Hawaiʻi Island—your fourth night is on us! For a limited time only, we invite you to stay three nights in paradise and get the fourth night free if you book by April 15, 2025. Snorkel in our private bay alongside tropical fish and honu (Hawaiian sea turtles). Lounge under palm trees by the pool while humpback whales breach offshore. Cycle to the island’s largest petroglyph field, hike the world’s tallest mountain and adventure through hidden valleys with black sand beaches.

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