Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
Waimea, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
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About the Hotel
Welcome to our newly refreshed luxury oceanfront oasis, where bucket list adventures and rich cultural experiences await. Discover vibrant marine life in our secluded bay, savor fresh island-inspired cuisine and unwind with breathtaking oceanfront sunsets. Named one of the ‘Top Five Resorts in Hawaiʻi’ in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, this is the place where the aloha spirit comes alive.
Hawaiʻi's warmth and serenity are reflected throughout the design of our family-friendly hotel accommodations with 540 spacious guest rooms and suites. Recognized as one of the best hotels on the Big Island, Fairmont Orchid offers the ultimate Hawaiʻi retreat in each room. Feel at one with nature on your private lanai (veranda), while you soak in the beauty of magnificent ocean or tropical garden views. Elevate your stay with Fairmont Gold to enjoy the highest level of personalized service and luxury.
Location
Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
1 North Kaniku Drive
Waimea, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
96743
Nearest Airport: KOA
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Room Service
- Sushi Bar
- On-Site Amenities
- Salon
- Concierge
- Spa on Property
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
- Live Entertainment
- Boutiques
- Art Collection
- Outdoor Pool
- Tennis Courts
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Hair Dryers
- In-Room Safes
- Satellite Television
- Coffee & Tea Facilities
- Private Lanais
- Activities
- Cultural Classes
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Tennis
- Pilates
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Yoga
- Fitness Classes
- Surfing
- Art Classes
- Wildlife Viewing
- Volleyball
- Business
- Business Center/Services
- Meeting Rooms
- Family
- Children's Programs
- Cribs
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Golf
- Interests
- Beach
- Golf
- Honeymoons & Romance
- Hotels
- Signature Perks
- Spa
Reviews for Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii
Pacific Dream Photography
We did a photo shoot with pacific dream photography and they were brilliant! Cynthia Buckles was our photographer and she was so patient with our kids. We loved all the pictures!!! Stunning resort views to remember forever!
Anindita G
5 STAR EXPERIENCE
We travel a lot and we're impressed with Orchid physically and the attentiveness and warmth of the staff. EVERYONE was wonderful thoughtful and genuine aloha.
Steven W
Shoreline fishing a must
We had a great time shoreline fishing with Lijah. After a quick casting lesson, we were on our way. It was fantastic weather, he was knowledgeable and detailed out the name and background of every fish we caught, and was very attentive. Could not recommend him more.
Kristy D - Orlando, Florida, United States
Best BIG ISLAND STAY!
The Fairmont Orchid is the place to go to enjoy all the best in The Big Isl! Beautiful waterfront location, amazing local food options, variety of room choices (Garden Views are gorgeous and much less expensive than Ocean Front) and lovely Hawaii hospitality. The Gold Lounge is so beautiful w/ views of fountains and ocean and delicious faire with attentive staff. Waterfront has lovely protected beach with great snorkeling, swimming or just a nice float/soak! Big pool w/ lots of chairs in shade or sun! If you don't have an Accor account, GET ONE! It is free and you get lots of fun extra perks!
Ann P - Redmond, Washington
Loved our stay
Fairmont Orchid exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed the a most relaxing stay! The staff everywhere from the bellman to housekeeping to the breakfast servers were uniformly warm and friendly and the hotel itself is a stunning piece of plantation style architecture, even over 3 decades in… We stayed on the beautifully renovated gold floor, and loved our updated room with its elevated bed linens. The concierges are excellent and the entire gold floor staff can’t do enough for you. The food offerings were quite good and very substantial. The pool area is a bit dated, but this wasn’t a problem for us as we aren’t really pool people. Other guests seemed to enjoy it. The resort is so beautifully situated on the ocean in Kamuela and there are plenty of coastal hikes, great snorkeling, and bountiful, well kept flora to enjoy.
MaisieNewYork - New York City, New York
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From the moment we arrived, every member of the staff at the Fairmont Orchid was welcoming, kind, and truly outstanding. Our service was excellent throughout our stay. One of the highlights was dinner at Brown’s Beach House—overlooking the ocean, listening to live music, and watching a breathtaking sunset. Absolute perfection.
We both enjoyed massages at the spa, which were deeply relaxing and expertly done. The resort also kindly accommodated a late check-out, which gave us the chance to soak up every last moment in paradise before heading home.
During our stay, we experienced an unexpected tsunami warning and had to evacuate. We drove a couple of miles inland and waited for about five hours. When we returned, the hotel staff was calm, professional, and welcoming—many of whom we saw again just hours later, still smiling and taking excellent care of guests. Their grace under pressure was remarkable.
We were thoroughly impressed by every aspect of our stay and would wholeheartedly recommend this resort. We are already looking forward to returning!
J.R.
