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Fairmont Orchid

Kahakai Bar

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

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

LOCATION

Address

1 North Kaniku Drive, Kohala Coast, 96743, HAWAII, United States

CONTACT

Dress Code: Resort Casual

Family-friendly
Beachfront
Great views
Outdoor seating
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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.
  • A Touch of Gold

    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.

  • Suite Escape

    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.

  • Fifth Night Free Breakfast Package

    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.

  • Kamaʻāina Stay & Play

    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.

  • Hawaiʻi Breakfast Package

    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!

  • Exclusive CAA/AAA Members Offer

    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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