A private bay offers snorkeling with sea turtles and tropical fish in crystal-clear waters. Lush gardens with koi ponds surround the 24-hour pool where staff provide cold towels at sunset. Enjoy ocean views and fresh seafood at Brown's Beach House restaurant as the Hawaiian sun sets.
Located in Kamuela, Fairmont Orchid is in the historical district and on a private beach. Waikola Village Golf Club and Makani Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mauna Lani Beach and Anaehoomalu Beach. Puakō Petroglyph Park and Genesis Gallery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ziplining. Visit our Kamuela travel guide
Located close to Puakō Petroglyph Park and Kings Shops, Fairmont Orchid provides a golf course, a beach bar, and a terrace. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach cabanas. Treat yourself to reflexology, a deep-tissue massage, or a body scrub at Spa Without Walls, the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Hawaiian cuisine. The health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include scuba diving, rowing/canoeing, and basketball. In addition to designer stores on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and 8 outdoor tennis courts
Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
2 outdoor pickleball courts, a ballroom, and a billiards/pool table
Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 540 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Childcare services and free infant beds
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate tubs/showers
55-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Lanais, wardrobes/closets, and recycling
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairmont Orchid on 2026/10/29 start from NT$18,775, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Fairmont Orchid pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 75 per day and a fee of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 40 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 60 per day.
What time is check-in at Fairmont Orchid?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Fairmont Orchid?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Fairmont Orchid located?
Located in Kamuela, this beachfront resort is in the historical district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Puakō Petroglyph Park and Mauna Lani Beach. Genesis Gallery and Kings Shops are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Fairmont Orchid Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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This is an excellent resort if somebody is thinking about visiting the Big Island of Hawaii. The beauty, dining, gardens and the beach will provide an exceptional vacation experience. Highly recommend it.
This was an absolutely beautiful resort !!!
It is definitely a 5 star resort.It is expensive but you get what you pay for.
Everyone was just great and the atmosphere is really laid back.
I would recommend this resort if you are looking for island luxury!
This place made our 5 year anniversary the most special trip ever. This was our 3rd time to Hawaii but first to Big. The staff was always helpful regarding resort or local activities and was always really friendly. They did some special stuff for us to make us feel even more welcome and to celebrate our anniversary. The resort felt very clean and they cleaned our room and gave us fresh towels several times a day. Browns and Hale Kai were particular standouts while the other restaurants offered some nice views. It’s a short 40 min to Kona, close to Waikoloa resort and village, close to Waimea and Hāwī. All in all, I don’t think I would consider staying anywhere else on Big.
What I liked the most about was the cleanness and hospitality of the staff working on the floor. What I didn’t like about it was the long check in process which took a while. We expected a faster check in with the baby but it simply didn’t happen and we had to wait until a room was available. There were no free umbrellas at the beach front. The chairs with the canopy were $175 each to rent for a day to stay out of the sun when not in the water.
Everything was great and everyone was super nice and friendly. Beautiful property and the pool and food were great as well. The view of the ocean was spectacular.
Such a beautiful place to stay! Walking into the hotel and seeing the blue Pacific Ocean right in front of you was breathtaking. The hotel had gorgeous gardens all around the property. We enjoyed the complimentary snorkel equipment on the final day. The room service twice a day will definitely spoil you!
This resort is incredibly maintained and the staff is so courteous! The soft sand at the beach is a nice change of pace from the lava rock “sand” at other beaches on the Big Island. Fresh water dispensers are located throughout the resort- thank you!! The food is great at each restaurant.
Recommendations: Could benefit from an additional hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Willow
2026/10/9
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a nice place to stay with it's own swimming cove perfect for snorkeling.
We had a King room with a partial view.
The listing said newly renovated, however this did not appear to include painting the bathroom or changing fixtures which appear out of date and worn but not an issue.
The furnishings we good and housekeeping was excellent. The bed was very comfortable.
Partial ocean view from the room means very very partial. I am not sure we'd pay extra for partial again as we could only see the ocean from the balcony at a very specific angle.
The grounds are good. Complete with a sweet cat running around and plenty of greenery and beautiful landscaping.
The gym, pool, and hot tub are all fantastic and well maintained.
The Brown's Beach House was not our most favorite meal on the island. Their website description and what they deliver just did not align. The view is great from the restaurant and it is convenient, however the food was basic and sevice just ok.
Brown's deli was ok. For the ambience of the place this deli felt less inspired. There are pastries and coffee.
Everyone on staff at the hotel was very nice.
We'd stay here again.
The location is really nice and close enough to easily drive to Waimea or Kona.
The Fairmont is likely as good of a “Resort” property as one could find. I am not a fan of Resorts, But when in Hawaii it is difficult to not stay in one. Fairmont is well presented, certainly not a value proposition, but nicely done. Good food, Bars, Pool, etc. shower in the bathtub was far better than the separate shower. Facility does need some paint and refreshing. Grounds and Location are beautiful. I like Fairmont Hotels and they are a brand I seek out, when traveling.
Excellent service, clean, great location
Comfortable stay with attentive staff
Stylish hotel, quiet, well located
Clean rooms, friendly, efficient service
Great value, relaxing.
Room was good size, door was sticky and a light did not work. It was fixed but stopped a few hours later. Great sunsets from all the restaurants. Spa was a nice experience. Snorkel rent is convenient. Grounds are lovely. Restaurants are expensive and the food is ok but not great. Room service is not available until 7:15 am. Menu says 6:30 but that’s when they start not when you can get food. There is a deli on the grounds that you can go to that opens earlier.
This is a garden hotel with fantastic design which is full of falls, beach, gardens, pool, restaurants etc. There are a lot of things to relax. The only thing to consider is the wallets.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Natalie
2026/2/8
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful resort in a stunning, peaceful location. Spacious grounds, excellent service, and a calm luxury vibe without feeling stuffy. The beach and lagoon are perfect for relaxing, and the sunsets are incredible. Rooms are comfortable and well maintained. A great balance of resort amenities and laid-back island feel would happily return