The Kahala Hotel and Resort vs White Sands Hotel

Same City · Honolulu (HI) Distance: 5.4km
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The Kahala Hotel and Resort

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.8 658
Honolulu (HI)
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White Sands Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 64
Honolulu (HI)
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (1,456)
8.3 (85)
Booking.com
9.1 (527)
7.9 (1,152)
Expedia
9.4 (1,000)
8.6 (1,003)
Trip.com
9.1 (59)
8.3 (111)
Overall Average
8.8 (3,042)
8.3 (2,351)

Strengths & Weaknesses

The Kahala Hotel and Resort White Sands Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Reviews praise the quiet, private vibe away from Waikiki + Many reviews praise the tropical vibe of the pool and tiki bar
+ Rooms described repeatedly as spacious, clean, with impressive ocean views + Convenient walking distance to Waikiki beach and shops
+ Satisfaction with relaxing at the dolphin lagoon and private beach + Staff friendliness and helpfulness repeated often
+ Common praise for staff's friendly, attentive service + Clean rooms with comfy beds mentioned frequently
+ Families note enjoying pool and beach with kids + Great value with a hip atmosphere
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Repeated complaints about no walkable restaurants or shops nearby - No elevator makes luggage hauling tough in 3-story building
- Many note high parking, restaurant, and breakfast prices - Thin walls let in noise per multiple reviews
- Some regrets over renovation closures or noise - Some mention ants in bathrooms

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Guest Reviews

The Kahala Hotel and Resort

Expedia 10 Couple

Dolphin Lanai room quiet, spacious, clean. Staff helpful, shuttle convenient. Beach lovely.

Trip.com 10 Family

Early check-in, quiet and clean. Pool uncrowded, kids had fun.

Agoda 9.6 Family

Classic luxury vibe. Oceanview lanai great views, dolphin lagoon fun.

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Perfect post-marathon relaxation. Amazing staff, gorgeous facility.

Trip.com 7 Family

Room large with good view.

Free-style service, privacy invasion, overpriced basic breakfast, inhumane dolphins.

White Sands Hotel

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Beautiful pool and bar, near beach.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great location, top staff, free slushies.

Agoda 7.6 Family with young children

Live shows nice, good value.

Many ants in bathroom

Booking.com 3.6 Solo

Friendly staff, sunset drinks at bar.

Pillows too firm

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Local Hawaii vibe, prime location.

Nighttime noise

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.4km

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